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About me[edit]

Hi, I'm Patient Zero! I am a twenty-something Masters student in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the UK. I am also a law graduate, and plan on studying for a PhD in the near future. Please note, however, that I do not give out legal advice online.

In my spare time, I follow Formula One, play squash, and of course, edit Wikipedia!

It appears you have stumbled across my user page; in which case, nice to meet you! Or, maybe we have already met, and you’d like to talk to me about something, in which case feel free to leave a message at my talk page.

I created my Wikipedia account in January 2014, when I was a secondary school student, but started editing more between 2015 and 2018. I then took an on-and-off wikibreak between late-2018 to mid-2021 in order to focus on my law degree (hence the gap in my contributions). My work here mainly comprises reverting vandalism using Twinkle and Huggle, new page patrolling, and tagging pages for deletion using the CSD criteria. I may be found working in other areas on occasion, also!

I occasionally edit from my public account, Patient Zero (Public). I also have multiple doppelganger accounts, all of which were created to avoid impersonation by vandals.

I also have my own "policy" (not an official Wikipedia policy, but one which I have created for myself) which I adhere to with regard to pronouns, and using them to refer to other Wikipedia editors. You can find this here. I also strongly agree with the advice given in this essay, and would say that my personal policy echoes the sentiments expressed there.

Essays I like, or agree with[edit]

1. Editors' pronouns
2. No Nazis
3. Editors who may be confused
4. The Wrong Version

My barnstars and awards

Brianhe RfA Appreciation award Thank you for participating at my RfA. Your support was very much appreciated even if I did get a bit scorched. Brianhe (talk) 02:58, 6 February 2016 (UTC) The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar Thank you for supporting me at rollback right request (although I am still working on it)! Also, your acts of kindness, such as simply saying hello to me on my talk page, is very appreciated! William2001(talk) 06:52, 9 February 2016 (UTC) Good job! 7&6=thirteen (☎) 19:56, 19 February 2016 (UTC) 7&6=thirteen (☎) has given you a Dobos torte to enjoy! Seven layers of fun because you deserve it. To give a Dobos torte and spread the WikiLove, just place {{subst:Dobos Torte}} on someone else's talkpage, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar Keep up the good vibes. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 17:53, 26 February 2016 (UTC) The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar To show my appreciation for your adult approach to editing on Wikipedia. — Gareth Griffith-Jones | The Welsh | Buzzard |  16:42, 28 February 2016 (UTC) The Special Barnstar :)  — Calvin999 17:09, 3 April 2016 (UTC) The Good Article Barnstar For your first Good Article Review, Schutzstaffel.  — Calvin999 15:22, 15 April 2016 (UTC) friend of the wiki, terror of vandals Thank you for your impeccable kindness that make you one of those who create a sunshiny world, and your tireless efforts at combating vandalism with an exemplary spirit. Indeed, you are an awesome Wikipedian! Sainsf (talk · contribs) 05:49, 6 May 2016 (UTC) Thought I recognised my old mucker from somewhere! Bon appetit  ;) Muffled Pocketed 17:13, 29 May 2016 (UTC) The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar Thank you for everything over the past few weeks, ranging from reverting vandalism on my talk to your friendship. I also wanted to return the favour for the barnstar you gave me. Enjoy this! Class455 (talk) 19:36, 24 August 2016 (UTC) The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar Right back atcha' ;) Linguist If you reply here, please add {{ping|Linguist111}} to your message 19:13, 11 November 2016 (UTC) The Minor barnstar For your minor grammatical corrections to Southern Railway strike (2016-2017). Thanks for that and you can have this barnstar as a reward 😉 Class455 (talk|stand clear of the doors!) 17:15, 9 January 2017 (UTC) The Minor Barnstar This barnstar is awarded to Patient Zero for copy edits totaling between 1 and 3,999 words (including bonus and rollover words) during the GOCE January 2017 Backlog Elimination Drive. Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions! Miniapolis 20:49, 3 February 2017 (UTC)

My toolbox
Wikipedia vandalism information (abuse log) Moderate to high level of vandalism. [view • purge • update] 5.80 RPM according to EnterpriseyBot 17:10, 25 April 2022 (UTC) New editors IP edits Possible U5s

Potential COIs
This user has publicly declared that he has a conflict of interest regarding these Wikipedia articles: Carwyn Jones Eluned Morgan, Baroness Morgan of Ely

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