After far less time than I anticipated I have decided to withdraw from Wikipedia. This follows the unconstructive behaviour of two editor:

• The first was unnecessarily aggressive following his misinterpretation of a few messages I posted to an open discussion. Despite explanation of my messages, which I still cannot understand how he misconstrued them, he continued with the abuse. Supportive comments to me from others only resulted in him rejecting that he had behaved inappropriately, and projecting the blame elsewhere.
• The second had undertaken a prolonged trolling of an article to which I was contributing, including the discussion. Over a number of days he repeatedly challenged, along with deleting content without consensus, by quoting irrelevant Wikipedia polices, posting rambling prose and obfuscation. This was about a number of issues which he created, to the most petty level and counter to the efforts & views of all other contributors. It became clear his motivation was simply to ‘be heard’ and be difficult & unpleasant.

That such poisonous behaviour was encountered on the same day, and following days, of registering to the site was partially mitigated by a number of other editors who contacted me to offer their support and guidance.

I do not need Wikipedia (and it will, of course, continue without me) I have plenty of activities in the real world. I choose not to engage with toxic individuals, and will not play their silly games. Finnaly, to the supportive individuals I note my thanks and bid you adieu.