User:Patient Zero

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Hello everyone! Patient Zero here. After almost 12 years of being a Wikipedia editor, it is with a heavy heart that I announce my semi-retirement from the project. I endeavour to be around in a social context of sorts, so please don't hesitate to drop me a message, either on my talk page or via email.

Just to reassure you all - I'm happy. Not particularly well - my ongoing health issues have certainly caused me a great deal of stress just over this past year alone. Having to face a chronic, currently undiagnosed medical condition and constant hospital visits at just 26 years of age has not been pleasant to say the least, but I am happy, nonetheless. I started my placement as a student teacher in October 2025, which is keeping me very busy - indeed, much too busy for Wikipedia. I've always believed in the right to free knowledge, and that the one thing nobody can take away from an individual is an education - so I really do feel that me now becoming a teacher feels rather fitting in that respect.

Hopefully, by June next year (2026), I will be qualified (providing I don't have to take any more time off for the ongoing issues, which are causing me a great deal of pain and discomfort), and might even entertain returning over the summer holidays and once I don't have the extra work involved with university studies. But for now, this is (sort of) goodbye. It's been an absolute pleasure to be a part of this project, and it always will be a huge part of me. I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who showed me the ropes and gave me advice over the years, as well as everyone who became a Wikifriend of mine during my 12 years here. It has meant so much. It's just balancing everything that is going on in my personal life means I cannot devote the time to Wikipedia that I used to be able to.

Feel free to call me PZ (or any other nickname you can think of). People often ask me why I chose my username; here is an explanation! I started editing Wikipedia as a teenager; I am now in my twenties, and am proud to say I was a (relatively active!) Wikipedia editor for over a decade prior to my semi-retirement. I'm also British, so you may see me using British English in conversation on talk pages.

In my spare time, I like watching Formula 1 races (I am a fan of the McLaren racing team, as well as both of their drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri), playing squash, taking part in cross-country running, learning languages, building LEGO models, playing chess, and playing video games.

I hold an undergraduate degree in law and a Masters degree in criminology; please note, however, that I do not give out legal advice online.

I created my Wikipedia account in January 2014, 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), before returning in 2021. I then decided to semi-retire in late 2025 due to ongoing real-life commitments.

I also used to volunteer with Wikimedia UK, and so you may have seen me editing from my training account whenever I partook in any outreach work.

I speak several languages to varying degrees, and welcome correspondence in French, Spanish, or Welsh over on my frwiki/eswiki/cywiki talk pages. This will not result in any delay in my response, as I have global notifications enabled.

• Editors' pronouns
• No Nazis
• Yes. We are biased.
• Editors who may be confused
• The Wrong Version
• Being right isn't enough

• My disclosure page - alternate accounts, doppelgängers, and some other important things to know
• My "pronoun policy" - not an official Wikipedia policy, but one I adhere to when referring to other Wikipedians in talk page discussions
• My experience dealing with off-wiki harassment, and what I learned from it

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) The Original Barnstar Hi, i'm giving you a barnstar because I think you deserve it. Happy vacation as well! Dinosaur TrexXX33 (chat?) 13:06, 19 August 2021 (UTC) Thanks for your work reverting vandalism! You've beaten me to at least three pages on the recent changes. Have a wonderful week! Schrödinger's jellyfish ✉ 03:26, 18 January 2024 (UTC) The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar Thanks for helping me out on my talk page! Geardona (talk to me?) 01:09, 20 January 2024 (UTC) The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar Keep doing what you do! Myrealnamm (💬Let's talk · 📜My work) 21:41, 20 May 2025 (UTC)

My toolbox
Wikipedia vandalism information (abuse log) Low to moderate level of vandalism [view • purge • update] 2.88 RPM according to DeadbeefBot 12:52, 27 December 2025 (UTC) New editors IP edits Possible U5s

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