I'm a full-time chaos agent who was unleashed upon the world in the mid-70s and who, if one had to put me into some kind of category, would probably fit best in the [RND] drawer. I've been downright “obsessed” with computers since the late 80s, although back then it was nearly impossible for me to get my hands on one of those contraptions—but only nearly; I did eventually manage it.
My name “Madekozu”(1), which I've been using online for quite some time now, actually says a lot about me, and that's precisely what makes it such a good fit. Madekozu stands for MAch DEn KOpf ZU (note: a play on words that only my German-speaking readers can understand). But it's not just the literal meaning of the words; it also says quite a bit about my character. I can be very impatient, for example. If I set myself a goal today, I'd ideally have reached it the day before yesterday. I'm anything but a perfectionist—it just has to work to begin with; whether there are better solutions is irrelevant to me at first. “Keep your eyes on the prize, not on the flowers by the wayside”—I think that sums it up pretty well.
Professionally, I have virtually nothing to do with computers, programming, or writing. I'm a tradesman (electrician), a profession that has expanded considerably in the meantime, and these days an electrician is no longer simply called an electrician, but is allowed to call themselves an “electronics technician for energy and building technology.” Seriously—there's no way that fits into a “What do you do for a living?” field; they really can take things too far. I am and will remain an electrician, and yes, that was my dream job and essentially still is today. Nevertheless, I'm already considering hanging up my tool belt, but that's a completely different story…
If anyone wants to know more about me, feel free to stop by my profile ( Micha). These days, I use the wall as a private blog. The monstrosity in my avatar really is me.
Best regards,
Madekozu
(1) Here on Echtma, I now use my real name. It's in the legal notice anyway ;)
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