I'm Ryan, I have a BSc degree in pharmacology, an MSc in Biomedical and Forensic Studies and LLB in Law. I currently practice as a Solicitor in Manchester. I'm originally from Kendal in the Lake District. I've been a member of Wikipedia since October 2006, please feel free to discuss any issues (good or bad!) on my talk page and I'll get back to you with your query ASAP.
I am an administrator on the English Wikipedia. I also served on the mediation committee from September 2007 up until March 2010 and took on the role as chair throughout 2009.
On 15 May, 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kendal mint cake, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.
On 29 October, 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Medical papyri, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.
On 6 October, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Potter Fell, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.
Awards
The Editor's Barnstar To Ryan, for numerous contributions keeping Wikipedia's content reliable. Axl 20:47, 18 January 2007 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar I, Chrislk02, award you this defender of the wiki barnstar for your great work against vandalism and improper usernames! Keep up the great work. -- Chrislk02 (Chris Kreider) 18:14, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Reversion Thanks for your great work against vandalism! Perlnerd666 15:05, 21 February 2007 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Dilligence I, Chrislk02, award you this barnstar of dilligence for your hard work at WP:RFCN. You always make sure that the editor in question has been notified, remain involved in the discussion, and add considerable value to the process. Your hard work is much appreciated and does not go unnoticed! -- Chrislk02 (Chris Kreider) 17:25, 22 February 2007 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Reversion I award you this barnstar for your tireless and effective vandal combat. Best regards. Payple 15:40, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Reversion For twice thrice reverting tests on my user page and dealing with a potentially compromising situation in an efficient and top-notch manner, and making such a neat job of it, I, Anthony, award you, Ryanpostlethwaite, the RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar. Keep up the great work! anthonycfc[talk] 00:40, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
The Working Man's Barnstar Thank you for all your hard work in updating my tally. Acalamari 18:47, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
The Bitch Barnstar Just for being a bitch about it, heres a gold BITCH STAR Mnemoniclist
The Special Barnstar For assuming good faith and trying to help Flameviper, even though he utterly abused your good faith in the end and it didn't work out. Keep it up. Chacor 02:06, 14 June 2007 (UTC)
Upholder of The Wiki award I, Wpktsfs, would like to give you this Upholder of The Wiki award because I see you everywhere and you are always "upholding" the "wiki" and what it stands for. wpktsfs (talk) 03:15, 14 June 2007 (UTC)
The Zen Garden Award for Infinite Patience I was quite honest when I said that I was willing to trust you with handling the Flameviper situation. Even though you, myself, and several others were willing to give him another chance, it turns out that he was obviously unreformed, and will most likely never fully understand Wikipedia's policies.
You, however, have shown commendable dedication to WP:AGF, both in your personal belief at his redemption and your well-reasoned arguing for the aforementioned (and ill-fated) "final chance" that convinced several otherwise skeptical admins, myself included.
The description for this award states it may be awarded to "an editor who has shown extraordinary patience in the face of toil or turmoil". The lacking here was all on Flameviper's part, not yours; as a result, I'm proud to present you with this award. EVula// talk // ☯ // 04:01, 14 June 2007 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Good Humor I award you this barnstar after noticing your interactions with other users. Tthank you for all of your light-hearted spirit in the Wikipedia society. We need more editors, like you, to lighten the mood, motivate each other, and enjoy time spent here. You definitely make Wikipedia a better place to be. Keep it up! hmwith talk 23:09, 15 June 2007 (UTC)
The IRC Buddy Barnstar
For (my paraphrase) telling me that my outspoken comments are brilliantly hilarious, I award you this barnstar of honesty :P Use it well! Dihydrogen Monoxide (H2O) 07:44, 14 September 2007 (UTC)
What a Brilliant Idea Barnstar
I, Persian Poet Gal, hereby award Ryan this barnstar for coming up with the brilliant concept of Wikipedia:New admin school. This school will be a great place for new administrators to test the waters and learn all they need to know about how to use "the tools." Nice work Ryan! ¤~Persian Poet Gal(talk) 00:23, 16 September 2007 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
In recognition of your endless amount of absolutely fantastic contributions to Wikipedia, I award you with this utterly spiffing barnstar. ;-) Keep up the great work! With regards, Lradrama 15:41, 20 October 2007 (UTC)
The Invisible Barnstar
For being with us for so long, and for fighting for this cause for years to come. Come, celebrate, raise a blass MarlithT/C 02:03, 21 November 2007 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
I noticed you haven't had one for a few months, so here you go! Seriously though, this is for being a great editor, an excellent admin and constantly making me laugh :D Keep up the excellent work, man! Majorly (talk) 16:59, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
The Big Schlong Barnnstar
In recognition of your giant member, I award you the big schlong barnstar. Congratulations you sexy beast. --Rebbiv NOIRB (talk) 07:30, 5 January 2008 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Peace
for calm and reasoned advice pretty much everywhere lately - Philippe | Talk 23:00, 5 February 2008 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
For an issue we had and to say I'm sorry, I award you this barnstar! America69 (talk) 21:43, 11 July 2008 (UTC)
For one of the coolest signatures around, plus all your nominations for The MedCom. I hope I can mediate well, I'm just starting to do it formally. —Sunday+speak+ 20:31, 20 September 2008 (UTC)
