I formally registered as a Wikipedian in April 2006, but had used, enjoyed, admired and occasionally edited Wiki as an unregistered user for a year or two prior to that.
I have a wide range of interests, but my primary interest is probably history, and history articles are what I spend most of my time on. I am also a regular contributor to DYK, where my primary activities these days are reviewing submissions and contributing to DYK discussions.
Inactivity statement
In the event that I become inactive for a period of six months or more without explanation, I hereby give permission for any user in good standing to work on or complete any articles in my sandbox and to move them to mainspace, or to utilize their content in the content of other articles. Gatoclass (talk) 06:24, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
Contributions
My contributions
Pages I have made substantial contributions to[edit]
For your excellent job of keeping the Next Update rolling during the busy Christmas season, I hereby award you a one of a kind Christmas barnstar! Thank you for all that you do! Royalbroil 16:22, 25 December 2007 (UTC)
Congratulations, Gatoclass! Here's a medal for you in appreciation of your hardwork in creating 25+ articles for DYK. Your helpful comments at the DYK Suggestions page are also very much appreciated. Thank you. Keep up the good work! --PFHLai (talk) 16:58, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
Excellent job! Congratulations on 50 DYKs! You have now reviewed and reported on more ships than some South American admirals. Congratulations on 50 DYKs! and a personal thank you for keeping the DYK update running... Admiral Gatoclass. Victuallers (talk) 18:37, 22 February 2008 (UTC)
I hereby bestow this recognition on the occasion of reaching the coveted century mark, the triple-digit mark of achievement in the realm of DYK. Particular notice is given of all the fine quality handicraft you have done on all things nautical, especially regarding ships and shipbuilding. Who knew there were enough different boats to write so many articles? It is only fitting that the 100 mark was reached with a DYK triple consisting of two ships and a boat builder. Please accept this award as a token of recognition for your worthy accomplishment. Congratulations on the honor! Alansohn (talk) 05:03, 13 January 2009 (UTC)
Awarded to Gatoclass for tireless updating and maintenance of DYK. Blnguyen (bananabucket) 01:52, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
The Working Man's Barnstar
Wow, it's basically just you and BorgQueen doing all the updating at DYK. It's largely a thankless job, and I hope this will give you incentive to continue your fabulous work there. I'm an Editorofthewiki[citation needed] 20:21, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence
Congratulations, Gatoclass! You've just become the second person ever to have made 2000+ edits at Template:Did you know/Next update. That's more than 10% of all edits made on the template since it was created in 2006. This Barnstar of Diligence is awarded to you on this special occasion in appreciation of your fine contributions to Wikipedia, particularly your hard work at DYK. Happy editing! PFHLai (talk) 03:56, 10 July 2008 (UTC)
P.S. You have also taken over the top spot for making the most edits at Template talk:Did you know since 03/03/2007. You can check your stats here. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 03:56, 10 July 2008 (UTC)
WikiProject Ships Barnstar
You sir, are a veritible DYK and article writing machine! Thanks for all of your hard work to fill in the gaps on Wikipedia's coverage of attack transports. Our project is all the better for having you aboard! Kralizec! (talk) 20:28, 3 March 2008 (UTC)
The Epic Barnstar
Awarded to Gatoclass for his superlative ability to make a case and courageously defend other users in the face of strong opposition, by PHG, March 24, 2008.
For keeping your cool under heavy fire in multiple locations and somehow meeting WP:ABF with WP:CIVIL, you've earned my sincere admiration and respect (and the star!) Paxse (talk) 18:05, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
For your dedicated work featuring articles in DYK, I hereby award you this barnstar! just a littleinsignificant 02:09, 16 June 2009 (UTC)
Thanks and kudos for your frequent contributions to the DYK process and other things you do for Wikipedia. Just cos your so reliable doesn't mean we don't see the effort you put in...people do notice! - Victuallers (talk) 20:11, 25 March 2010 (UTC))
The Teamwork Barnstar
Thank you, Gatoclass, for all your hard work on April Fools' Day DYK in 2010.Storye book (talk) 09:32, 2 April 2010 (UTC)
User:Gatoclass has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian,
and therefore, I've officially declared today as Gatoclass's day!
For being such a beautiful person and great Wikipedian,
enjoy being the Star of the day, dear Gatoclass!
Gatoclass has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, so I've officially declared today as Gatoclass's Day! For being a great person and awesome Wikipedian, enjoy being the star of the day, Gatoclass!
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The Mandarax Barnstar of Excellence
Gatoclass, I am pleased to award this MBE to you in recognition of your heroically assuming responsibility in order to keep DYK going during the Dark Days. This award is also in appreciation of all of the other outstanding work you've done on the DYK project. MANdARAX•XAЯAbИAM 23:29, 18 August 2014 (UTC)
The Teamwork Barnstar
Just a note of appreciation for your rallying the troops to fill the Christmas sets on very short notice. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a well-deserved break ... till the next round! Best, Yoninah (talk) 16:02, 24 December 2015 (UTC)
