User:Draeco

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My name is Jacob Radford; draeco is my earliest childhood internet alias. I was born in 1983 in rural Kentucky, USA. My academic credentials include bachelor's degrees in Spanish and biology from the University of Kentucky, a master's in diplomacy from the Patterson School of Diplomacy, and an M.D. from the UK College of Medicine. I am a board certified emergency medicine physician in Nashville, Tennessee. I'm also a fine woodworker, breakdancer, audiophile, linguist, traveler, and father.

Contributions

My very first edit was by IP in Wisteria on 15 June 2005. I registered forthwith and have made about 5,000 English Wikipedia edits since then, mostly in the areas of medicine, biology, history, and breakdance. My desk has some of the highlights. I am no longer active. Most of my edits were during college and med school around the 2005-2009 timeframe. My social interaction on Wikipedia was scant, but included welcoming, adopting, Wikiproject Medicine, and the Signpost. I have never used alternate accounts, nor have I been blocked, banned, or reprimanded in any way.

Philosophy

First and foremost, I am a rabid inclusionist who believes any article about a real subject should be included (a dying breed). Notability has crept out of control and should be abolished before it damages the project any more; see my rants. I mostly stopped editing because of time constraints, but notability was a major frustration.

We are indeed losing steam because the Wikipedia community is becoming less open and friendly (partly due to notability), especially to newcomers. This will drive away editors, and may already be doing so. Editors generally should reveal their identities, because secrecy permits duplicity. We should have a small static ad below the left sidebar for sustainability, though I'd welcome a feasible alternative. Concise, thorough, understandable introductory sections are key. Down with "See also" links, up with article writing that indicates what you really should see also.

References

Picture of the day

Vaduz Castle is a medieval castle overlooking Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, and the official residence of the prince of Liechtenstein. Its oldest surviving structures date from the 12th century, including a keep with walls up to 4 metres (13 ft) thick. The castle was burned by Swiss forces during the Swabian War of 1499, and subsequently rebuilt and expanded. Acquired by the House of Liechtenstein in 1712, it underwent extensive restoration in the early 20th century. Since 1938, it has served as the princely family's primary residence and is not open to the public. This photograph shows Vaduz Castle as seen from the town in 2022.Photograph credit: Alexander Savin

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