Been around for years. I do stuff. Mostly volunteering with WMF and WMUK on press things. A wikimediauk-l listmod. Have read about diplomacy and can usually spell the word accurately.

I am very busy out in the world and stop by here only very occasionally. Still here though!

My old Wikimedia blog:https://davidgerard.co.uk/notes/ (inactive)

I have the keys toUser:Querulous, but took the name just so everyone can freely use it as an example username.

You will need to decide for yourself whether I am anNSA shill.

I'm also one of thesysadmins atRationalWiki (I have root on the server) though I don't edit much there either.

I have written and self-publisheda book on cryptocurrencies and blockchains, anda book on Facebook's Libra/Diem project. I'm on telly and in the papers a bit on the subject. The first book has been used as acollege text. Unfortunately, thisappears to have rendered meslightly notable.

I'myelling at the AI bubble these days.

• 1 shot vodka
• 1 shot gin
• 1 shot dry vermouth
• shake with ice
• two olives

Achieves the cocktail effect: where all the alcohol cancels out and it slips past your lips and mouth like a song, before burning all the way down your gullet.

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