Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Wikipedia Awards/Archive 6

message: These were all my idea:
1. The Buddha Barnstar: For spreading or posting helpful information about the eastern religon of buddhism.
2.  The Tao Barnstar: For spreading or posting helpful information about the eastern religon of taoism.
3.  The Gandhi Barnstar: For spreading or posting helpful information about the life of, or ispirational writings of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
Please post any questions or comments below, and tell me if you wish to make any of these into award templates, thank you.
Rbpolsen (talk) 04:42, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  3 Eastern Religon/Culture Barnstars 

message: Inspired by this edit, I decided to whip up somethin' on Inkscape as a proposal.
It shall be awarded to those whom other users appreciate for going the extra mile to do something other users would usually skip. Yes, I know the Original Barnstar can be used for this purpose, but it doesn't hurt to specialize one.
Reply with Support, Neutral, or however it is Wikipedians do a poll here.
Oh, and credit Floppie for inspiration if this barnstar is passed.
Cheers
RageSamurai21655 20:42, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Support, FWIW.  Although I'd also be in support of a pair of devil horns, something to signify metal.  But I'd still be in support of the current incarnation ;) ~Floppie(talk • contribs) 03:10, 10 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Metal as in music? Oh..... Two One Six Five Five  discuss my greatness 16:27, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: The Cooler-Than-Other-Metalheads Barnstar

message: Can I ask what is the difference between those two? Both contains WikiProject's barnstars and WP:PUA has some other awards. Are these 2 pages sort of overlapping? OhanaUnited 19:12, 1 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: At some point it may be worth moving just about all of these separate award pages to userspace, as with the userboxes.  Whether that happens depends on how strongly people feel about the award thing getting out of hand and soaking up too much energy that should be spent on more useful work.  --Tony Sidaway 06:53, 2 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I personally like the awards and find them a good idea. I don't think that they themselves are time consuming or particularly out of hand. A few users tried to be bold and it failed, I don't see anything wrong with the awards pages existing in Wikipedia space. There really aren't that many awards considering how long they have been there. I don't know, I think these are used by a lot of members of the community, the awards themselves seem to have community consensus even if BAP doesn't. IvoShandor 08:10, 2 May 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Differences between WP:PUA and WP:WPPA 

message: Can someone be stripped of a barnstar?  Black Harry 17:46, 3 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: emm, I once stripped someone of a Barnstar I had given...the user didn't seem to like been given a barnstar (as odd as that may sound) and was even a bit rude about it so I just thought that user was probably a better judge of his/her work than I and hence took it away. I think there's no official policy on stripping someone of a barnstar award...and for goodness sake let's keep it that way. Rosa 03:00, 13 July 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Question

message: I propose there be a barnstar for Admin Coaches. After all, they spend hours tirelessly teaching up-and-coming Wikipedians on how to be constructive and prepare them for (possible) Adminship. I believe they should have a reward for their efforts. -- S h a r k f a c e 2 1 7  19:44, 5 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Make one then, you don't have to propose Barnstars anymore. Smomo 11:55, 6 May 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Barnstar Proposal 

message: Just FYI, don't readd the link to the award proposals page and recommend people use it. I have removed it from the barnstar page. IvoShandor 12:06, 6 May 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Link readded

message: How about making one barnstar that doesn't carry any specific meaning?  So that it would be possible to award someone with your own words. Rhanyeia 07:59, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: How about the Original Barnstar? GizzaChat © 08:45, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Thank you for answering! It could be, is that what it means? When I read the description it didn't sound like the same thing to me. I was thinking about one which doesn't say anything as such, for example to reward someone for one specific thing. Rhanyeia 09:19, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

text: I'll take this to Wikipedia:Barnstar and award proposals/New Proposals#The Special Barnstar. Rhanyeia 13:55, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Adding later: that page was inactive, that's why this goes on here. Rhanyeia 18:26, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

text: Just in case there are more people watching this page than that one: I would need help to get an image appear there and correct couple of things in it. Advice me, please. Rhanyeia 18:48, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I personally use the original barnstar as a catch-all when I can't find an appropriate specific star. I don't see as we need another general-purpose star.  Herostratus 22:17, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Ok... well, I made the image, and I felt something like this was missing, so maybe I could still try at least for a while? I sent it to my friend who knows quite a lot about graphic design to be corrected. Let's see how it comes back there, she's very good. I think it would be different to give someone The Special Barnstar than The Original Barnstar, which sounds like being for general very good work. In my eyes they could both be useful. Rhanyeia 07:34, 12 May 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Please read this idea 

message: Rhanyeia 13:09, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I think it looks great. Although the edges aren't straight, that goes with the crayon tone of the rainbow. –Pomte 20:27, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Reminds me the LGBT flag. :/ -- Cat chi? 16:25, 31 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: That's actually the first thing to came to mind when I saw it. Sorreh, Rhanyeia. Blast [improve me]  18.06.07 0820 (UTC)
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I like it very much! Rbpolsen (talk) 04:45, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  A barnstar proposal 

message: Someone says on this page that barnstars don't have to be proposed anymore. Does that mean I can add this among the General Barnstars, now that I have a complete image and a text? Does it not have to be proposed for that? Rhanyeia 18:23, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: A barnstar is just a nice picture that you give to someone on Wikipedia to show your appreciation.  You don't need permission to grant it.  The contents of the barnstars page is decided by consensus, as with almost every other page on Wikipedia.  If you intend your barnstar for general use just add it to the page. --Tony Sidaway 18:32, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: It is almost getting to a point where, I think, we need to make a gallery/list of Barnstars on Wikipedia, regardless if they are "approved" or not. Once we do that, we can cut down Wikipedia:Barnstars to just saying how it works and how it got started. The page where I intend to keep this list is at User:Zscout370/Barnstars, which yall are welcome to add/comment/do whatever with. User:Zscout370 (Return Fire) 18:39, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Do I not have to propose? 

message: I encountered a page called Wikipedia:Service awards which seems to be a functional duplicate of this page.  I've redirected it here and request all to help in merging content from there to here. --Tony Sidaway 21:12, 17 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: The page isn't a duplicate, did you even look at it Tony? IvoShandor 13:24, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Also the last comment from Herostratus was quite uncivil, there really isn't a need for that. IvoShandor 13:25, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: [[Wikipedia:Service awards]]

message: I am going to ask this. When did this become inactive? It still looked active a week ago. Simply south 17:20, 19 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: When it was tagged as historical and rejected via the MfD a couple weeks back, some people added to it unaware of the MfD. IvoShandor 17:32, 19 May 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Proposals page 

message: There is no a rough proposal (basically, a request for creation) of a biography barnstar at Wikipedia:Village pump (proposals)#Biography Barnstar award. Any interested parties (particularly those with graphical abilities) are more than welcome to comment there. John Carter 18:29, 19 May 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Biography barnstar proposal 

message: thumb|right|Proposed Aussie Barnstar
Hi, I've just finished designing an Australian Barnstar award. The project community likes it, but there's a problem; It is in very low quality. A member of WP:AUS pointed me towards you so can a skilled graphic designer please help. Thankyou. On behalf of the Wikiproject Australia, Chicken7 04:26, 21 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: OMG!!! Does anyone work here anymore?!?!?! This is on behalf of all Australian Wikipedians! Answer Please!!!  Chicken-7   06:27, 3 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Australian Barnstar 

message: Hi, I'm asking you guys to make a barnstar for  WikiProject PlayStation. Now look at the Video Games Barnstar (:Image:BarnstarCVG.png), All I need you to do is replace the game controller to the image: :Image:Sixaxis2.jpg, and maybe change the background or something?  I'm introducing this barnstar to thank people who have helped on PlayStation-related articles. If you can't make the barnstar, is there someone else you guys can recommend? Thanks.  --EfferAKS 02:17, 23 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: How about this? Just a quick toss together, but it should work for your purposes. EVula // talk // ☯ // 15:33, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text:  Thank you so much! EfferAKS 19:44, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Request for Barnstar 

message: Hi, I was wondering about this design for a barnstar for Wikipedians who help with the sections about the earth Chaza93 10:12, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Actually, the term "Earth" is very general. Did you mean environmental or population? Cities or about the planet? please explain. --Jacklau96 12:54, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text:  It already exists. Next time please view all discussions before purposing.  OhanaUnited 15:53, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: OH Ok thanks anyways, and that was wat i meant jacklau96 hehe  Chaza93 15:56, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

text: Just out of curiosity, what does "Helpful 2 Heritage" mean or refer to? :) John Carter 16:58, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Oh sorry didnt explain my self it means if you make helpful edits to articles about heritage, sorry! Chaza93 17:05, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

text: "Heritage" would presumably refer to the cultural or genetic "heritage" of a particular people or area? Just trying to get a clear idea of the scope here. :) John Carter 17:09, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Yeah its the one about area, i am rubbish at explaining myself Chaza93 17:13, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Barnstars : New

message: Here is a medal that i have made that you can just post on someones user page to commemorate their 10,000th edit, watch this space, more coming soon (Bronze, Gold, and Platinum) Chaza93 20:54, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: While I don't necessarily oppose this type of barnstar, there are already images that you can add to your user pages after a certain amount of edits. See Wikipedia:Service awards. -- Ynhockey (Talk) 21:16, 3 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Medal Awards 

message: Have a look at User talk:White Cat/Legend... -- Cat chi? 16:24, 31 May 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  For you ribbon fans... 

message: I want to propose a barnstar for those who contribute significantly to translating articles from other versions' wikipedia. However, there doesn't seem to be an image that represents translation in Wikipedia. I would like to ask for ideas for the design. OhanaUnited 13:00, 3 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Try playing around with this image: :Image:TowerOfBabel2.jpg. -- Ynhockey (Talk) 21:14, 3 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I think we have already got the The Rosetta Barnstar. --Jacklau96 00:37, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Translation barnstar 

message: I want to propose this barnstar for those who contribute significantly to the coverage of legal issues on Wikipedia. --Regicollis 05:03, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Proposal: Law Barnstar

message: How do you create a barnstar? And once you do, how do you register it on Wikipedia? Thanks in advance! Cheers!!! -Zacharycrimsonwolf 09:38, 11 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Re:Creating barnstars 

message: The Infobox Barnstar
		A proposed barnstar for users who improve the quality of many articles by using infoboxes.
<noinclude>
FenderTeleCriticise 03:04, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Support, good idea, but rough barnstar image and it does not look like an infobox. --Jacklau96 14:08, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Support, great idea, but , could you make another star? The current one looks weird. Macy's123  review me 18:36, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Infobox Barnstar

message: I hope not to be taking this into a too serious view, but I have been pondering about these "barnstars" for a couple days now.  User:Swirlex has given himself as many barnstars as he has come across.  Now, that just doesn't seem to be in the good nature of things, right?  That is, giving himself them.  These are meant to be awards given to somebody by a fellow editor for doing a job well done on something - and he's done nothing of the sort (He hasn't even done any contributions on any pages for the related barnstars).  I understand that there is really no policy regarding this, but I don't quite like what Swirlex has done, and don't think anybody should do it.  If you agree, please do state so, and attempt to tell Swirlex this.  He refuses to listen to a thing I say - just check some of his contributions.  I've reverted most of them because they are counterproductive, and yet he persists on reverting my reverts.  But that's a different matter. ElectricTurahk 00:05, 20 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: *ahem* I do want an answer, ya know. I'm sooo tempted to remove all of his barnstars, especially now because he just added a bunch more... ElectricTurahk 13:42, 22 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I don't know that I'd be in favor of setting that precedent. Unless someone's breaking a policy like having unfree images on their user page or has it filled with personal attacks, I think we should give great leeway. The barnstars on the user's page are arranged in a gallery, so it could be interpreted that they are there for convenience so that s/he can award them more easily, as s/he says s/he does in on of his/her userboxen.—Elipongo (Talk contribs) 19:06, 22 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Then you really should check their contributions.  They do nothing of the sort - I've checked quite literally every one of their contributions, and not once do I recall seeing their rewarding a barnstar.  I still argue that they should be given to editors from other editors, not from an editor to themself.  It's selfish, even.  And, yeah, it's a gallery.  A gallery to make them look like they've done a lot of contributions, when they haven't. ElectricTurahk 19:11, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

text: From the listed interests, I would guess that  is on the younger side. I'd say treat him gently because he has potential to outgrow silly collections and become a good editor. —Elipongo (Talk contribs) 00:10, 23 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Treat the interests with a grain of salt.  It just so happens that I am interested in Bionicle and Pokemon (The games only, of course), and happen to be 15.  Please try not to think everyone who likes something is in a certain age range - just look at Transformers. Plenty of 20 year olds are into that. Anywho, I'm still oh so tempted to remove the barnstars... ElectricTurahk 18:56, 23 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Sorry, I don't mean to pigeonhole anybody, some people in my age group still like to fiddle with Rubik's Cubes (no comments about Geritol or walkers please, lol). Anyways, the case is that having a self awarded barnstar gallery is not a violation of WP:USER. While I don't like the idea of people giving themselves the awards, I think the idea of messing around with the userpages of others for reasons other than violations of policy would set an even worse precedent. I especially think it would be a bad idea for you to remove them yourself since this edit is itself a policy violation (I won't belabor the point, just keep your cool next time- among other things it allows you to keep the moral high ground). I do see that there seems to have been some sockpuppetry and vandalism going on here, which I'll warn him/her about. If s/he doesn't clean up their act in a few days, I'll report it to WP:SSP. Thank you for bringing this to light. Cheers! —Elipongo (Talk contribs) 05:44, 24 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Distribution 

message: No, seriously, somebody made a barnstar to reward wheel warring, one of the most disruptive things an admin can do on the wiki. Does this strike anyone else as a Really Bad Idea? The star in question is :Image:WWDBarnstar.svg, which I've listed on WP:IFD. Comments welcome. >Radiant< 10:30, 20 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  The wheel warring barnstar 

message: Hello all. I've made up an award to give to editors who have accomplished a goal, passed a milestone, or done anything else that deserves a glass raised in salute. I wanted to see what you all thought of it before just posting it. Thanks! —Elipongo (Talk contribs) 22:06, 21 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Oh yes, I should mention that I unashamedly adapted the lyrics from the bridge of The U.S. Air Force song. This new version sound quite nice if you sing it to the tune of the bridge. —Elipongo (Talk contribs) 02:20, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

text: Are you sure about this? He looks more European than Asian to me. :The Yellow Kid's article says the character's actual name is Mickey Dugan which sounds more Irish than Asian to me. Also, I doubt there would have been commemorative postage stamps issued with this character on them in 1991 if there were any serious racial overtones.—Elipongo (Talk contribs) 20:22, 24 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Yellow journalism is more closely associated with the Spanish American War than immigration. IvoShandor 22:29, 24 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: The character does look Asian, in the insulting stereotypical way. I agree that the image shouldn't be used. IvoShandor 22:30, 24 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Wow, I still don't see it. I think that Yellowkid is cute. He's no more Asian than Charlie Brown is. He's got an Irish name and the word yellow in his nickname comes from his shirt. Frankly this strikes me as very similar to the :controversies about the word niggardly. But I don't want to hurt anybody's feelings with this. The image can be changed. How one of these versions? —Elipongo (Talk contribs) 09:30, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Wikitoast 

message: This is an image that should not be used. The character displayed on this "toast" is the Yellow Kid an infimous cartoon comic strip character used during the American yellow journalism days of 19th century. The character is a racial stereotype that is in part poking fun at immigrants. Especially Asians and Asian Americans which is evident from his yellow appearence and large buck teeth. The character is portrayed as slow-witted and dull. Creating some sore of award using his likeness is simply in bad form.CaptainDude 17:43, 24 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Are you sure about this? He looks more European than Asian to me. :The Yellow Kid's article says the character's actual name is Mickey Dugan which sounds more Irish than Asian to me. Also, I doubt there would have been commemorative postage stamps issued with this character on them in 1991 if there were any serious racial overtones.—Elipongo (Talk contribs) 20:22, 24 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Yellow journalism is more closely associated with the Spanish American War than immigration. IvoShandor 22:29, 24 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: The character does look Asian, in the insulting stereotypical way. I agree that the image shouldn't be used. IvoShandor 22:30, 24 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Wow, I still don't see it. I think that Yellowkid is cute. He's no more Asian than Charlie Brown is. He's got an Irish name and the word yellow in his nickname comes from his shirt. Frankly this strikes me as very similar to the :controversies about the word niggardly. But I don't want to hurt anybody's feelings with this. The image can be changed. How one of these versions? —Elipongo (Talk contribs) 09:30, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  This toast should not be used. 

message: I'm one of the users who received the barnstar from Loveandkindness, even though my contributions amount to a mere 20 (excluding talk pages, my user page, special pages and the such). Skimming through the article, I sort of understood this is legit, but I don't really think I have contributed so much (yet). References:  . --badpazzword 12:21, 25 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Barnstar spamming? 

message: Any objections if I sort them into alphabetical order by WikiProject, so it's easier to find the one you're after?  Bencherlite 09:19, 30 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Ordering of Barnstars on the project page 

message: I've created a new type of Barnstar. I know that the picture looks like crap, but I think it would be a good way to tell people thank you after they do something nice. If nobody likes it, I can take it down if somebody tells me about it. WikiTaco 22:13, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: The design seriously needs work. It looks like an MSPaint project. Get with the Barnstar project and see if someone can help with the image. Also, consider giving the go ahead for at least two of the three uploads of the image to be deleted. They should have gone yesterday, but they didn't. LaraLoveT/C 18:40, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  The "Thank You" Barnstar 

message: I think this Wikiproject deserves its own barnstar. I mainly work in the Uncat section. That project section itself is very hard considering there are still 10k uncategorized articles out there...
Anyways my idea for the design is something like this:
I think this is a good image since I imagine uncategorized articles as paper spread all over the floor and its our job to sort them out in a filing cabinet.
I'm sorry if I can't help with the graphics. If you don't mind can you notify me in my talk page about the development? Thanks.--Lenticel (talk) 14:13, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I'll look into it. It shouldn't be that hard to make. User:Zscout370 (Return Fire) 22:19, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text:  I took a shot at it. http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/4489/crystalfolder2copydc5.png Some of the color depths got changed, but the spirit of it is the same. Also note that the perspective is slightly off on the barnstar, but this is the best I can do without a higher res source image. If his version turns out better, feel free to use it instead. All rights released. 24.205.34.217 22:23, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: This is fine. Plus, anon, since you do some good artwork, maybe you should try and get an account so you can upload directly here. User:Zscout370 (Return Fire) 22:26, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: 24.205 here; I have an account, as you can see. I just kind of like the anonymity of surfing and posting as an IP. Riffraffselbow 23:48, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

text: Nice graphics Riffraffselbow, I think I should study Photoshop soon.--Lenticel (talk) 02:14, 13 July 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Categories]] 

message: OMG! Template:The Working Man's Barnstar has a gender parameter. A Wikipedia registration doesn't require any gender identification, neither do our signatures, userpages or edits. Why and how do we plan to make that piece of gender insensitivity useful? Why not make it just the Working Wikipedian's Barnstar, and settle for it. How does being Working Woman any diffrent from being a Working Man? What a load of bull (sorry about my language language)! Cheers. Aditya(talk • contribs) 14:09, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: There was a vote about it, and consensus to add the parameter. Cheers Raystorm   (¿Sí?) 14:27, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: One of the parameters is wikipedian. IvoShandor 20:34, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: But wouldn't it be possible, to avoid such disputes to just call it the Working Wikipedian's Barnstar? Because - as Aditaya says, Wikipedia does not require you to enter your gender - and so a fe/male wikipedian may feel "insulted" if they recieved the wrong one Chaza 93 20:39, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  What is this gender insensitivity? 

message: Regarding the "running man" stick figure on the Template:The Running Man Barnstar, at first glance it resembles a swastika.  Can that be changed?  Has anyone else thought this or is it just me?--70.246.136.60 19:39, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I really think it is obviously a running person. I can see what your saying but there is really imo no way anyone would think that is a swastika. 20:36, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: It slightly resembles a swatstika, but it is also clearly a running man - it is also a bit of a giveaway because of the name of the barnstar on the template - but we needn't worry about it Chaza 93 20:34, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: This has been mentioned on the  page too. My first thought was that it looks like a swastika too. I'd suggest the design be reconsidered. Cheers, DWaterson 00:15, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Running man stick figure 

message: Based on :Image:AFC-Barnstar-2.png.
You can use this as a template for new barnstars.  Credit: Hersfold for the AFC-Barnstar-2 design.  davidwr/(talk)/(contribs)/(e-mail) 18:13, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Five-A barnstar template 

message: Can I just say that, although I really like RickK and I admire what he did for Wikipedia, I do feel that this barnstar is getting out-of-date. RickK hastn't been the best of anti-vandal fighters, and there are others who have reverted much more vandalism that would be better suited to having their name on this barnstar. For a start, Wimt and CambridgeBayWeather are two of many Wikipedians who have reverted much more vandalism than RickK. Isn't it time for a change? Lradrama 18:32, 24 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I will get to work on creating a barnstar for both of those names, your pal Chaza93review 19:19, 25 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: It isn't just those two either, there's loads! Lradrama 19:36, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

text: However, how about we dont have a name on it- just a universal star Chaza93review 19:49, 25 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Here - try this one - Chaza93 15:54, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

text: That would be better! Lradrama 11:07, 26 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Heh! OK so what do you want written on the yellow dot? Chaza93 13:45, 26 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Here i have made the changes to the IMAGE Chaza93 15:54, 26 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: The one I can see displayed now is fine. Is there a way we can have anything more written  in the yellow dot? Anti-Vandal would be even better! Lradrama 15:10, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Ill get right on it! Chaza 93  15:36, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Here look at this edit - i had to change the font to make it fit in the dot Chaza 93  18:03, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Can you make a "crisper" version?  Put the brush and dot on a higher-quality image of the barnstar.  The blurry barnstar under the crisp dot and brush are visually jarring.  davidwr/(talk)/(contribs)/(e-mail) 18:41, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

text: Chaza93, where did the star background come from for your work?  davidwr/(talk)/(contribs)/(e-mail) 20:46, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Wikipedia, its the basic barnstar image Chaza 93 20:49, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: The only changes, are that i re-coloured the star, and then decided to add brush strokes of "bright" colours to make it look as if the bruch is helping to repair the dullness Chaza 93 20:52, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Oh you genius, that is brilliant! I like that very much! Yes, it's perfect! Lradrama 15:31, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  'RickK' is getting out-dated 

message: I would like to see a new barnstar however posess inadequate graphics skill to design it.  I would also like community input on this star.  I would like to see, along the lines of the Rickk anti vandalism star, a Phaedriel Bomb Diffusal star, for editors who regularly handle the most explosive situations and always manage to find the most delicate way to handle them leaving everybody for the better?  Any feedback? -- Chrislk02 (Chris Kreider) 20:56, 27 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Would a second level of the vandalism star above be more appropriate? Chaza 93  19:21, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  New Barnstar 

message: I brought this up to two relevant wikiprojects as well, but I thought I would add it here to generate the largest amount of feedback. Below is the Coaster Star, for contributions to amusement park, theme park and roller coaster related articles:
Free free to add any thoughts, changes or suggestions. IronGargoyle 18:24, 30 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: This is a very interesting design and you have done very well with it, although it is a little out of focus Chaza 93  15:44, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Coaster barnstar

message: Is there a Barnstar that can be awarded to someone for having patients with and helping newbies to wikipedia?  I'm new here and have recieved quite a bit of help and patience from some excellent editors  Elhector 00:14, 31 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Could i suggest giving them a bronze wiki award? Chaza 93 20:25, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Either that or the Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar! 
Chaza 93 07:25, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: New User Help Barnstar

message: The Adopt-a-User Barnstar
		Your message here
 which is

. I tried to place it there but did not know how. If someone can do it for me, please do. Thanks.Marlith T/C 23:07, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: What's "General Barnstars?"  The award is already where it should be, in Wikipedia:Wikiproject awards.  davidwr/(talk)/(contribs)/(e-mail) 03:00, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Per Above Chaza 93  17:01, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Can someone place this barnstar under General Barnstars? 

message: Since the Guitar Barnstar cod is missing and therefore is useless, should it be removed? I tried to contact the guy who made it but I dont speak hungarian. Can someone hungarian contact him or use a translator or something so that the award can be made available? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Simpsons fan 66 (talk • contribs) August 09, 04:09
:OK so which barnstar are we ib about? Chaza 93 07:58, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: The guitar one, "The Guitar Barnstar is awarded to those who contribute exceptionally to guitar-related articles. Introduced and designed by Opa from the Hungarian Wikipedia." The one that has no code, you can't miss it.--Simpsons fan 66 00:08, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Wait, don't worry It's fixed up now. I created the template. --Simpsons fan 66 03:28, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Guitar Barnstar 

message: This template isn't substing properly!  — MapsMan [ talk | cont ] — 15:33, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
		The Barnstar of Diligence
		
Well, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with this one! So maybe it has been fixed? Chaza 93 20:13, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  {{tl|The Barnstar of Diligence}} 

message: #Is there even an informal award hierarchy one or it's really all subjective?  --BrokenSphereMsg me 15:45, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Couple things...

message: I noticed that there is a barnstar in the 'other awards' section that awards legal contributions. shouldnt this barnstar be in the barnstar section or in the wikiprojects section instead?--Simpsons fan 66 00:51, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I feel it should be, yes Chaza 93 17:45, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Moved!  Chaza 93 18:56, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  The law barnstar 

message: Isn't this new Civility barnstar added yesterday too similar to the Random Acts of Kindness barnstar? Was it actually approved? I ask because this image was already often used as a Civility barnstar and known as so.--Húsönd 15:57, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: No, it was not approved, i shall remove it from the list for being to similar, i will also notify the user Chaza 93 16:26, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Thank you. On a related note, shouldn't it be time to have the well known Civility barnstar approved and listed on WP:BARNSTAR?--Húsönd 16:51, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: OK here is a proposal, 
Chaza 93 16:56, 14 August 2007 (UTC)

text: Yep. This one here should be made official. :-) Húsönd 17:34, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: While I agree that one should have been removed due to its similarity to the RAOK barnstar, there isn't any "official" barnstars, and there is no approval process. IvoShandor 20:36, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: But, all we ask here is that you just pass them through here so that we can all just see that they are useful, otherwise we could some stupid barnstars El-Nin09 21:20, 14 August 2007 (UTC)

text: Cool Cool. Then, might I ask, has anyone noticed that the What a Brilliant Idea barnstar is exactly the same as the Technology barnstar? IvoShandor 10:22, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Civility barnstar 

message: Good idea or not? El-Nin09 21:42, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I like the Barnstar of Peace a lot actually, and don't find it that similar to the Civility Barnstar, both in appearance and purpose.--Húsönd 01:52, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: {{tl|barnstarofpeace}}

message: I seem to kind of frown upon this one. IRC matters are always separate from Wikipedia. And, doesn't really look like a barnstar at all, rather an award of some other kind.--Húsönd 01:55, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Personally, I think it should be deleted. I mean if you want to give someone a Barnstar for being a great irc pal give them a "special barnstar." --Tλε Rαnδom Eδιτor (tαlk) 23:50, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  The IRC Buddy Barnstar 

message: I think that there should be a barnstar created for users who work to sort out articles and place them in as many categories as possible for the sake of convenience and to make those articles more accessible to other users. Being an encyclopedia, Wikipedia should be a neat and tidy area for users to easily search out the pages they are looking for. Categories help in that process. I believe that if a single article were placed in as many categories as possible, more users can access it, allowing more editors to reach and edit the page to a better standard. Therefore, I think Wikipedians who sort out and place articles into multiple categories should be rewarded. While I don't have an image for this proposed barnstar, I would suggest a barnstar in front of a library or sets of drawers as those are areas where one would expect the contents to be neat and organised. (Iuio 15:51, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: For now, use one of the general-purpose barnstars for behind-the-scenes work.  Otherwise, track down the wikiproject that deals with categorization and offer to create a project barnstar for them.  davidwr/(talk)/(contribs)/(e-mail) 00:40, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Yeah i would agree, a Wikiproject Barnstar would be the way to go. El-Nin09 14:01, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  The Categorization Barnstar 

message: Image:Hi-Yo Silver barnstar.PNG for defending against outlaws.
Anyone who wonders why I never pursued art as a career, need wonder no more.  I like the concept, just not the execution. Baseball Bugs 09:41, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: And not for the first time here, i don't have a clue why this award was made, you can just give out the RickK anti-vandalism barnstar which is basically for exactly the same reasin. El-Nin09 14:09, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Please note that this is only on the talk page. Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 15:03, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Hi-Yo Silver barnstar 

message: I think it's time for a change regarding the Anti-Vandal barnstar. Currently, it is named the RickK Anti-Vandal Barnstar. Now, I fully respect RickK, and yes, he was a wonderful Wikipedian, but;
* no other barnstar is named after another Wikipedian, so it would help with consistancy
* RickK wasn't the greatest-ever vandal fighter and there are many examples of other Wikipedians who have reverted much more vandalism who equally deserve their edits to be recognised
* RickK's talkpage gets vandalised still as a result
Wouldn't it be better to have a barnstar simply named The Anti-Vandal(ism) Barnstar? El-Nin09 has fashioned a new design, which is just to the right here. What do we all think? Lradrama 09:52, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Have other barnstars been replaced or retired that are no longer up?  BrokenSphereMsg me 14:44, 17 August 2007 (UTC)

text: Actually I like the current barnstar a lot more than this one. The current one features graffiti removal which is an adequate comparison with the vandalfight, whereas this one features a rainbow coming from a windshield wiper (?). Besides, too similar to the Special barnstar which already features a rainbow. And last but not least, barnstars should be left without any text. The text on this one would look microscopic when the image become reduced to a typical barnstar size.--Húsönd 15:31, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I agree change the name ditch the new design. When I first saw the new barnstar design I thought that it was to contradictary to go with the name of the barnstar. To similar as the Duck stated to the Special Barnstar. Fighting vandalism is not about cleaning up the paint mess that your baby brother made. Nice picture though. Maybe it could be worked in for another b-star. --Tλε Rαnδom Eδιτor (tαlk) 23:48, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: So how about a name change but the same image then? Lradrama 14:11, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: OK here we go, i will see what i can snap up, thanks for the feedback, imagine what the one above without the writing could be used for, many thanks El-Nin09 20:56, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Maybe ditch the wording on the barnstar and perhaps it could be the new Wikipedia:WikiProject Visual arts barnstar? --Tλε Rαnδom Eδιτor (tαlk) 21:56, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: OK here is a design - El-Nin09 17:42, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: It looks better, but personally I still prefer the one being currently used. Honestly, I don't think that many would like to have this barnstar changed. It's been here for so long now, it's so easily recognizable, so part of the culture... Húsönd 14:56, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: To be honest, this barnstar looks like it has been vandalised more so than the current one. Lradrama 10:01, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

text: I strongly disagree with removing his name from the award. No offense to you guys, but there's a reason why it's named after RickK. While it is true that he may not have been the greatest vandal-fighter ever, his story is not uncommon: a vandal-fighter who is persecuted himself for doing his job. Eventually he got fed up with fighting the human wave of vandalism and left. The fact that his story is tied to this barnstar serves as a warning to all who take up the noble service that is fighting vandalism on Wikipedia.  --Sharkface217 00:52, 7 September 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  The Vandal Barnstar 

message: Someone recently created four barnstars for editcountitis (:Image:Bstar 500+.jpg, :Image:Mer2.jpg, :Image:Bstardil1.jpg and :Image:Wbstarhonour.jpg), for having 500, 1000, 2500 and 5000 edits respectively. Am I the only one who thinks this is a bad idea? Having an arbitrary number of edits is not a noteworthy accomplishment - it's the quality that counts. >Radiant< 09:03, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Actually quite some users declined them and discouraged usage, me for the following reasons:
# collision with Wikipedia:Service awards, which already allows editors to display a badge based on edits if they want.
# lack of coordination with the Barnstar scheme
# the chain and 'payment' aspect of the warding with its unavoidable spammish outcome
# the cumulative use that leads to unnecessary cluttering. --Tikiwont 10:07, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

text: I got four of those barnstars sticked on my talk page with the message "it's not free, you have to spread it" (removed them). It's spammy, promotes editcountitis, and redundant to Wikipedia:Service awards. MfD? Melsaran (talk) 11:06, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: That was my first thought as well, actually. >Radiant< 11:47, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

text: I believe that any message which says "pass me on to any user who ..." is spam, and shouldn't be here. I think I'll put them up for deletion. Od Mishehu 13:15, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Please put them up for deletion, this is why the service awards exist El-Nin09 17:49, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Editcountitis barnstar 

message: Would an award for creating and improving vector images (or converting to SVG) be a good idea? Or is there a simalar barnstar already in existence? --Dave the Rave (DTR)talk 18:24, 21 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I think that it is a good, idea, but being completely honest i don't think it will catch on. El-Nin09 08:09, 9 September 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  A suggestion/question 

message: This may already exist, but this could be for User who have done well on space -realeted articles.Blacksmith talk 02:49, 26 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Although my program cannot do this at the moment, i would suggest getting someone to put a space picture in the background of the star El-Nin09 07:32, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Space Barnstar

message: I awarded this to an IP editor who was deleting, for example, large swaths of cruft tagged as unreferenced for many months, and earning warning templates for it. It was a one-of-a-kind thing made up for just that situation. I think it may be useful in other situations, however, it is both a very "niche" barnstar, and a potentially controversial one (since it makes the implication that another editor's actions were unwarranted). So I'll just turn it loose on the talk page, and if you like you can add it. Eleland 17:17, 3 September 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Actually, i think its quite a good idea. El-Nin09 20:33, 8 September 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Compensatory barnstar 

message: I suggest that Wikipedia have a barnstar for contributors who upload photographs taken by themselves onto Wikipedia, preferably under a free license. I must admit that I am biased in this suggestion, as I have uploaded 84 pictures of my own (found in My Gallery and showcased in Stevens Institute of Technology, Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine, and Jolt Cola). I would need somebody else to design the barnstar. --Sharkface217 03:29, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Nevermind, I'm an idiot. I didn't check the list. --Sharkface217 04:52, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Lol El-Nin09 20:33, 8 September 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Photographic Contribution Barnstar

message: The star itself () is only a part of a full barnstar-- which can be any given barnstar--, the project page is to unite barnstars given to a group of people instead of a single person working alone. This is mainly to help strengthen the community spirit, and avoid a "work alone" attitude. I'm not sure where you would classify this, it's part Wikilove, part Barnstar, so I figured I'd let a project member decide where the best place for it is --lucid 23:40, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I would say, place it under Other Related Awards El-Nin09 20:35, 8 September 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  The Group/Working Together Barnstar (page) 

message: I'm thinking The Editor's Barnstar or The Working Man's Barnstar....--h i s   s p a c e   r e s e a r c h 08:34, 7 September 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I would personally give them the working mans barnstar. El-Nin09 20:32, 8 September 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Which barnstar(s) would be appropriate to award someone in their work on going through Articles for Deletion? 

message: Looking throught the above i can see that Chaza93/El-Nin09 was quite enthusiastic in this wikiproject before being forced to take a Wikibreak due to personal reasons, i think we should have a barnstar for creation in their honour, or something similar. 172.202.80.67 17:49, 7 September 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: El-Nin09

message: I think we should display the ribbon equivalents of the barnstar in another column on the table, some users may prefer them  El-Nin09 13:44, 9 September 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Ribbons

message: I mainly hang out over at wikibooks (with the same username), and I happened to stumble upon this project. I would be willing to help with anything *besides* graphics I.E. maintenance, etc. Erik212 05:06, 12 September 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Hello 

message: These were all my idea:
1. The Buddha Barnstar: For spreading or posting helpful information about the eastern religon of buddhism.
2.  The Tao Barnstar: For spreading or posting helpful information about the eastern religon of taoism.
3.  The Gandhi Barnstar: For spreading or posting helpful information about the life of, or ispirational writings of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
Please post any questions or comments below, and tell me if you wish to make any of these into award templates, thank you.
Rbpolsen (talk) 04:42, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  3 Eastern Religon/Culture Barnstars 

message: I have just been flicking through randomly, and i have noted that I couldn't actually find an award for the Award Project. And I think that it would be a good idea for us to have a little competition, to design an Award for the WikiProject Awards! El-Nin09 19:54, 2 October 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: First, it is kind of bad to have too much competition in wikipedia. But jut a little is perfect, because it encourages users to edit more articles. Second, you could just use the General WikiProject Barnstar they have on Wikipedia:Barnstar. Signed, Nothing444 22:19, 4 March 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Add link to it.  Signed, Nothing444 22:21, 4 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: Our own Award

message: I think that the whole idea of the barnstars is a little bit flawed. No disrespect for the people who have worked on the articles and earned their barnstar. But that in my opinion have slightly undermining purposes in respect to the other editors. For exemple, I'd like to present myself. I've been working on Wikipedia for 3 years and I am among the 3000 editors who have the highest number of edits. Of course quantity doesn't mean quality, but I regard myself as a progressive and capable editor. I think I have made some great contributions. I don't want to brag about it - I consider it one of my greatest achievements, but I am sure that there are people there who are contributing as much as I have and are here probably longer than I am. These people don't have a barnstar to flash around. We just do it, because of our love to Wikipedia and the community. But I don't want a barnstar. I am perfectly happy the way I am, though sometimes I feel a little bit envious about other people's barnstars. And I feel that this creates friction. It does so, because people shouldn't have a special order for their selfless and voluntary contribution to what is Wikipedia and to what Wikipedia stand for. I don't regard myself as any special than those editors, who have barnstars, and neither are they. These barnstars just undermine most of the oustanding editors, who are contributing to Wikipedia and who are doing their work without any expectation for a reward. It undermines them, showing most of the other editors as a selective clique, who have a barnstar, who deserve a barnstar, who are special. They are not. We all are not. We are part of the same project and none of us are more special than the others. They don't deserve special barnstars. I hope I made myself clear in this issue.
:Regards: Painbearer 00:47, 3 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: My view on the barnstars

message: The following pages have been merged with Wikipedia:Barnstars:
* Wikipedia:Barnstars/Category
* Wikipedia:Barnstars/Topical
* Wikipedia:Barnstars/General
Can we delete these subpages? Rocket000 08:25, 4 October 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Go for it is what i say. El-Nin09 16:37, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Actually, stop everything, if you checked, they are actually used as templates, so that we can actually edit one copy, and keep numerous ones. El-Nin09 17:42, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Subpage deletion 

message: Hey all,
was looking at The Featured Article Medal for 3 FAs (and awarded a couple to some folk who qualify)  -thought it would be a good one to add to as I reckon the FAs are one of the best things about wikipedia nad have enjoyed writing them and helping others to do so. My idea was for:
*FA Medal of Diversity - for 3 Featured Articles in 3 different categories on the WP:FA page to encourage diversity and hope folk would tackle underrepresented areas (I'm guilty - all of mine have been in biology and medicine thus far). Was thinking od something akin to the original FA medal but something '3'ish about it - tricoloured or whatever an imaginative graphics person can come up with.
*Gold FA Medal - for 7 Featured articles.
All input welcome. cheers,  Casliber (talk · contribs) 03:13, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  A further FA medal proposal 

message: How do I create my own star? And why are they called barnstars? They are not stars for childrens. And can someone please make animated cool barnstar 19:27, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Answer to questions: Use a Graphics Program / Don't Know / The tireless contributers barnstar is animated. El-Nin09 19:46, 7 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Barnstars 

message: Can someone please make a PlayStation barnstar with the PS2 logo on it?? 80.216.32.166 19:29, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Nope, can't do that. Company logos are Fair Use images. Sorry. EVula // talk // ☯ // 19:35, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

text: As above, PACMAN is considered a logo i believe. El-Nin09 19:41, 7 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Barnstar 

message: My friend made this barnstar. He has plenty of others which are much better, but he don't want to give them to me. I think it is very good. Maybe someone know who it could be, his wp user name is a secret so he don't tell me about it. :P 1() 20:14, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Another good one. (the blue one with the hearts) He told me that he change the colors and use "sharpening" technique to make this barn stars! 1() 20:57, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: If i am completely honest with you, I don't think we have any use for these images, the RickK anti vandal star is used too much, and we already have WikiLove awards. El-Nin09 19:43, 7 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  New barnstar 

message: I think some of the barnstar images might need to be improved. Anyone should list them here, I don't have the skill to improve them so I figured some of the editors here might. My example is purported to start a list.
*:Image:Oddball barnstar green dark an.gif: The background barnstar could be improved in quality. The eye is neat though. IvoShandor 20:50, 10 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Image improvement

message: No offence, but is it me, or are people no longer really interested in this Project? F9T 17:35, 23 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Interest

message: Please help at this discussion.  Thanks!  Sincerely, --Le Grand Roi des CitrouillesTally-ho! 19:17, 25 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Article Rescue Squadron

message: Seeing as there really isnt that much under this project, and the talk page is becoming less and less used, I think we should have a special talk page for proposals, and thats it. F9T 19:58, 28 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Proposals

message: I suggest that The Oddball Barnstar be awarded not only to users who create the said whimsical articles, but also to users who make particularly fine edits regarding them. Cheers. --84.90.46.116 21:45, 29 October 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Instead, can't we just award them to editors who behave very oddly?--The Fat Man Who Never Came Back 21:19, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I'd prefer using the Nutcase Barnstar for that, actually. We do have one, right? :) John Carter 14:51, 14 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  The Oddball Barnstar 

message: I had two ideas for barnstars, but I don't have the software to create them. Would anybody support these:
Japan Barnstar - for outstanding work on atricles relating to Japan.
Uzumaki Barnstar - for outstanding work on anime and manga.
If anyone will support these, please do. If you think it's a bad idea, say so. I want to know what you think. brickdude^_^ 07:59, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: There's already a Japanese award; see Wikipedia:Personal user awards#Geographic. EVula // talk // ☯ // 08:21, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

text: Same for anime/manga, there's the BarnSakura.  --BrokenSphereMsg me 21:30, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Two New Barnstars 

message: As a young Singaporean, I have noticed that Wikipedia's coverage of the Little Red Dot is inconsistent at best, and horrendous at worst, due to systemic bias. A member of WikiProject Singapore and WikiProject Countering systemic bias, I strive to improve Wikipedia's coverage of Singapore and hence fight systemic bias.
After I Not Stupid achieved GA status, Haemo left a comment on my talk page, which inspired the idea of a Countering Systemic Bias barnstar. This barnstar should be awarded to Wikipedians who go the extra mile to fight systemic bias, whether by writing GAs on typically under-represented topics, constantly trying to save articles on places of local interest from deletion or protesting against policies which discriminate against the Chinese. If they know that their efforts to counter systemic bias are appreciated, they will be motivated to keep up the good work. When was the last time someone praised you?
I previously suggested this to WikiProject Countering systemic bias, but my proposal was archived before anyone could respond to it (I hope that doesn't happen here). Somebody told me that the page where Wikipedians propose new barnstars has been deleted and advised me to raise my idea here. Had I not failed Art, I would make the barnstar myself.
--J.L.W.S. The Special One 13:29, 14 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Support. Make a design and post it. Be bold, the CSB wikiproject needs initiatives like yours as does Wikipedia as a whole. --Sugaar (talk) 08:56, 18 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Support - Go for it. This is my last contribution to the WikiPorject, goodbye everyone! F9T 19:26, 18 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Although I failed Art, I once topped my school in Literature. If, by "design", you mean suggesting images that could be used for the barnstar, and leaving the drawing to those who are good in Art, I'd be happy to help. Give me some time, and I'll definitely come up with a good design idea. --J.L.W.S. The Special One (talk) 02:56, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I don't think I can help you much with the graphs but I have an idea: what about an "upside down" Earth globe in the design? After all that north is up is merely a convention (and actually in other times and geographies it used to be the other way around). --Sugaar (talk) 03:59, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Proposed Countering Systemic Bias Barnstar. 

message: Yes, that's right. Meet the botstar;
There's already one, I think, but not in the form of a cyborg barnstar at least. Any comments, threats, or suggestions? I'd also like to work on a coder's barnstar for awarding to the actual bot creator. Any thoughts? Thanks! Master of Puppets Care to share? 14:28, 14 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I could this being given to bots themselves. The coders already have . Rocket000 (talk) 01:28, 21 December 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Who needs barnstars when you can have botstars? 

message: I had an idea for 2 barnstars.
1) an Aeronautical barnstar for those who contribute to airspace articles
2) a school barnstar for those who defend/create articles about schools.  I am one of them as I am basically the only one aside from about 1 other who defends Pinecrest High School.  
Either of those interesting.
ArmoredPersonel (talk) 19:14, 19 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I am totally against articles on schools and Star Trek epysodes. There must be millions of schools on this planet and I think notability criteria should apply. Hence I think the "school barnstar" looks rather against wikipedia policies and guidelines. --Sugaar (talk) 04:03, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Barnstar Proposal(s) 

message: I've made two awards:
Because, sometimes, your appreciation needs a new award to really show how much you appreciate their work. Adam Cuerden talk 07:26, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  If it helps... 

message: Where should these be added? 
*Template:The Guitarist Barnstar
*Template:Music Barnstar
Should they be listed under Wikipedia:Barnstars/Topical or Wikipedia:Barnstars/Category or Wikipedia:WikiProject awards? Sorry I'm not familiar with this organization scheme. Rocket000 (talk) 08:07, 26 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I would personally list them under Category. But thats just my opinion -  F9T 20:17, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Music Barnstars 

message: This disruptive editor (see contributions) who hasn't been blocked yet has 4 barnstars on his page which were clearly not given to him. I'm sure this isn't the first case of this, and it could be seen as vandalism, attributing others' signed comments to a person which never awarded that user that barnstar.--h i s   s p a c e   r e s e a r c h 11:23, 28 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Users who claim to have barnstars, but do not 

message: I've given out a few, but perhaps I haven't done enough in the right areas. The Editors' Barnstar is the barnstar you would use to compliment someone for their work on AfD, right?--h i s   s p a c e   r e s e a r c h 11:12, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Barnstars are for editors to give to people they feel deserve one. I do not think that they are meant to be demanded - but bestowed by anyone in the Wikipedia Community. IF you do want to gain an award, I would like to redirect you to Wikipedia:Service awards. Jhfireboy Talk 17:31, 10 December 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: There's the Award Center, where you can earn barnstars for carrying out posted tasks.  The military history wikiproject is also currently undertaking assessment drive with rewards for #s of articles tagged and assessed.  --BrokenSphereMsg me 18:18, 10 December 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: It's perfectly possible to do a lot of work in obscure areas - or do to a lot of work and still be horrible person that nobody likes (I'm not implying that is the case here of course!).  There are plenty of reasons why nobody awarded one to you.  It's pretty random.  I got up to about 5,000 edits before I got one - then, a couple of weeks ago I got two on one day (from different people and for totally different reasons).  You just can't tell.  So play nice, be productive - good editing is it's own reward. SteveBaker (talk) 16:29, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Further to this, I have to say that IMHO the best barnstars are the ones that you least expect.  Also, you didn't originally sign up and start editing to get barnstars, did you?BrokenSphereMsg me 21:38, 17 December 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  I've never been awarded a barnstar, and I've made 9000+ edits 

message: I was wondering that if we could create a newsletter for the project. The problem is that we need a bot to deliver newsletters. Is there any problem? Macy's123 00:01, 10 December 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I don't really think that there is much to report on the project really, except the occasional new award proposal. F9T 16:53, 10 December 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Create a newsletter 

message: The folks over on the Reference Desks have come to a clear consensus about a barnstar to be awarded for Reference Desk contributions.  I've added it to the Categories page.
SteveBaker (talk) 16:54, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: But that would be ridiculous because they completely contradict themselves. "oh yes you don't deserve a barnstar, so have this barnstar" and same for the other proposal. And so I think that the refernce desk barnstar is a good idea. F9T 20:25, 17 December 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: A "you don't deserve a barnstar template would just be speedily deleted since it is essentially a personal attack.  --Oni Ookami AlfadorTalk|@ 18:29, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Reference Desk Barnstar. 

message: I would like to propose a new barnstar to be given out for this purpose: I, like (I am almost certain) many other users suffer from Irlen Syndrome, which, in a nutshell, is harmful with bright colours. So, to be comfortable to all users, I would like to propose a slightly darker version. Which does not cause so much strain on the eye. F9T 18:44, 21 December 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Sounds reasonable to me. Thanks for pointing out the existing problems. We certainly wouldn't want a barnstar which causes editors problems. John Carter (talk) 20:08, 9 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Adopt a user Barnstar. 

message: Is there a barnstar for people who puts lots of effort into finding references? Ryan4314 (talk) 01:47, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Is there a barnstar for... 

message: I am going to be doing this today, as I feel it is important we keep the project page tidy as well. All users will be notified of the blank list, and asked to add their names again if interested. // F9T 19:32, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Role Call 

message: It has come to my attention that there appears to be no award for contributions to articles on Weaponry. Am I right?
BernhardFischbein (talk) 18:04, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: It would appear so // F9T 19:37, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

text: As below, my graphics program/computer is on the clink tonight. Someone else for a volunteer? // F9T 21:12, 9 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Weaponry Barnstar 

message: It seems a lot of people don't give out enough barnstars. In the few years that I've edited Wikipedia (I had a previous account, left for a year, changed my email since then, forgot the passwords, etc, etc) I've only received one barnstar. A lot of people don't seem to care, hence the "Barnstar-free zone" tag.
So, here's an idea:
A Barnstar of Appreciation -- for users who never forget the importance of barnstars and regularly award them to users they think deserve them.
I'm no artist, so anything I do probably wouldn't be that great. Zenwhat (talk) 22:40, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: OK I think that is a fair proposal. // F9T 07:16, 9 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: My graphics program is up the clink, and so I would probably put this image in http://www.todaysteenonline.com/images/hand%20shake.jpg // F9T 07:22, 9 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  A barnstar proposal 

message: Man, there are a lot of conspiracy theorists, paranoiacs and fringe fanatics who seem to believe that their pet theory will gain credibility by being on WP. We need a barnstar for those who diligently beat back this nonsense.--Gregalton (talk) 16:42, 11 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Barnstar needed for beating back fringe / conspiracy / undue weight problems 

message: I don't think I've seen a Userpage barnstar, and the two Special Barnstars on The Hybrid's  Userpage ware either about his userpage or somebody elses, and because  I am just 11 and don't have the time ( or the knowledge, or the patience) I would like somebody to make a Wikipedia Userpage Barnstar with A Star and a The word Userpage. Please and thank you.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by RayquazaDialgaWeird2210 (talk • contribs) 02:47, 12 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: As much as it is a good idea, we try to avoid putting words on our barnstars. // F9T 10:24, 12 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  The Userpage Barnstar 

message: Should we allow people to have a Barnstar "Galleries" on their user page, or should we make it so you should earn barnstars before you are allowed to display them?  —Preceding unsigned comment added by F9T (talk • contribs) 09:27, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I don't think telling users they can't display certain images because they didn't earn them is a good idea. There'd probably be a lot of backlash and possible even more "unearned" usage done out of spite. Usually, these galleries simply display various barnstars without any claim to receiving them as awards. Some users make galleries so they can always find the appropriate barnstar to use. I don't see any problem with this. Rocket000 (talk) 10:35, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

text: Actually, I just check out your page, you may have them beat. Personally, I would rather use your page. Maybe you should think about importing that into a Wikipedia namespace page. Or ideally a Commons page. I'm sure many would find that useful. Rocket000 (talk) 19:01, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

text: Yes, you definitly have more barnstars than Commons.... wow. Rocket000 (talk) 19:06, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Displaying random barnstars 

message: Is there a (mock) award for a user who accidentally breaks something? I thought there was one, and was planning to give to the guy who locked the up site for about 10 minutes. -- kenb215 talk 03:43, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: No I don't think there is a mock award here but there are some on BSo1 Wiki. I'm not sure if it would be good to make one because it could encourage editors to vandalize.Swirlex (talk) 11:50, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

text: We don't have a star for something like that, I don't think we will as it is a very rare occurance. // F9T 17:12, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Breaking the wiki 

message: I was wandering if we could delete the irc buddy barnstar because it really is not in the shape of a Barnstar. Otherwise I think we could shrink the picture of it and put it on a barnstar. Swirlex (talk) 21:43, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I don't really see the point in it anyways. Submit it at WP:MFD // F9T 15:19, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  IRC Buddy Barnstar 

message: Order of Stalin Award - for questionable information.
This is a "post-soviet" fantasy "award" issued by self-proclaimed "Supreme Soviet".
Some collectors mistakenly believe that it's a real Soviet order.
Pyvanet (talk) 05:14, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I actually don't like the idea to use a barnstar as a premade personal attack. I guess it can be of great use between friends but with people already hating each other because of a wikiconflict it is too much. Also Stalin as a very dark historical figure can made an additional insult to the recepient Alex Bakharev (talk) 00:26, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Order of Stalin Award 

message: I was wondering if anyone could help us out over at WikiProject Highlander.  We need a Wikiproject Award to get the guys motivated to clean up our articles, and I suck at coding.  Anyone who can help? Hooper (talk) 05:22, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: Code assistance

message: The Revolution Barnstar
The Revolution Barnstar is awarded to editors who propose radical and revolutionary changes in Wikipedia policy in order to help improve its quality as an encyclopedia, take adequate steps towards that end, and demonstrate an appropriate understanding of Ignore All Rules. Made for user Anonymous Dissident, for unlocking Criticism of Wikipedia and in recognition of his contributions to Dystopian and for his essay Wikipedia:A Hybrid of Political Doctrine and Encyclopedic Collaboration
Designed and introduced by Zenwhat on January 21, 2008.
::I've also awarded this barnstar to User:Masem. In fact, there's probably more than a few of these that could go around. ☯  Zenwhat (talk) 20:58, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Interesting award Zenwhat. Lets add it to commons. Swirlex (talk) 23:25, 22 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: There are several things to discuss before placing the Revolution barnstar on the General Barnstar page. It's about "radical and revolutionary" change proposals and with them it's usually good to talk first, but WP:BOLD talks a lot about editing and I think it shouldn't be linked there. And the revolution star could have a bit wider scope than just policy proposals. The sentence of Wikipedia:Ignore all rules I find somewhat confusing. How would you find this simpler text:  "The Revolution Barnstar is awarded to editors who propose radical and revolutionary changes in order to help improve Wikipedia's quality, and take adequate steps towards that end." The image, although interesting, I think it could be something else for the General Barnstar page: there are quite a lot of people who oppose smoking and barnstar images are meant to make people feel happy. Even a golden star image might look good, like :Image:GoldBarnstar.png. Best regards Rhanyeia♥♫ 20:18, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

text: I just don't understand what that text means. Make a radical policy proposal and exercise IAR at the same time? Maybe the text fits at something that happened, but as a General Barnstar it would need a text which would be understandable for someone who reads just the General Barnstar page. You could use the notion of WP:IAR and add the award to Wikipedia:Personal user awards, and if you want to use that picture I think there it would be ok. Would you have a look at that page and think about it please? Best regards Rhanyeia♥♫ 17:07, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

text: Does your message mean that you'd hope there to be a barnstar for exercising IAR? I think that barnstar would be better on Wikipedia:Personal user awards than on Wikipedia:Barnstars/General because exercising IAR is so special case, and it's not the exercising of IAR which in itself helps Wikipedia, it's the actions and the work. If you give a barnstar for those actions and IAR was used, you could choose another barnstar and mention IAR in the text when you give it. Best regards Rhanyeia♥♫ 19:22, 6 February 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Proposal: Barnstar of REVOLUTION. 

message: Hello all—quick question: is there a ribbon for the Copyeditor's Barnstar? I've had a look but don't seem to be able to find one... Thanks! talkGiler 16:51, 22 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Copyeditor's Barnstar ribbon... 

message: It's gone from this page. Can someone please explain?--h i s   s p a c e   r e s e a r c h 19:32, 31 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: The discussion is on Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Awards#New Afd Barnstar Proposal. Best regards Rhanyeia♥♫ 15:39, 2 February 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  What happened to the AfD barnstar? 

message: To be awarded to users for creating or maintaining useful redirects and/or shortcuts.
I have two ideas. First, a barnstar inside the brackets of #REDIRECT , but that might be too wide. My second idea was to have a barnstar about the size of the minor barnstar above a horizontal line, which is above part of the text of "From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia", which is above (Redirected from Barnstar). Ya know, to mimic the corner of  a page that's been redirected to. I've already made an example of my first idea. Any suggestions or thoughts? --ÐeadΣyeДrrow (Talk | Contribs) 09:48, 2 February 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  How about a "redirect barnstar"? 

message: The Radioactive Barnstar was added and placed to the category Radiation. I hope it wouldn't be, because there are so many types of radiation, and only very small part of it is radioactive. Radioactivity is associated with dangerous and often disputed things and there may be many who wouldn't want this star on the their talk page. Maybe there could be a barnstar about radiation which wouldn't talk about radioactivity. Best regards Rhanyeia♥♫ 15:31, 2 February 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: On :Image:Radioactive Barnstar.png. Best regards Rhanyeia♥♫ 08:45, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: One of the new stars

message: Image:StrikethroughBarnstar.jpg|The struck through barnstar
The struck through barnstar thanks editors for judicious retractions.  I've entered it at WP:PUA and awarded it a couple of times, and it really looks like it achieves exactly what it's intended: to help spread goodwill and encourage calm interaction in tense situations.  Submitting this for consideration as a full barnstar. DurovaCharge! 03:15, 16 February 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Barnstar proposal 

message: Is there any chance of reformating all the ribbons so they are the same size?? Gaia Octavia Agrippa (talk) 13:44, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Size of ribbons

message: Do you think someone could make an award (not a barnstar, an other award because anyone can give out a barnstar) for the winner of The I'm Proud to be a Wikipedian Essay Contest? Signed, Nothing444 18:16, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Award Request 

message: I really want a PlayStation barnstar, but I don't know how to make a good one. Someone could just draw a PS logo in GIMP or any similar program and then use some work to create a barnstar with it. It would look cool. Off! (talk) 18:39, 3 March 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: That would be a derivative work, and those aren't allowed in things like barnstars.  BrokenSphereMsg me 18:51, 3 March 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Anyone is allowed to use the "Play Station" name anywhere or everywhere, and barnstars shouldn't be a problem. What about if someone could take a photo of a PlayStation 2 and put it in a barnstar instead? I like the idea too. ...(Wvb20 (talk) 20:54, 3 March 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: There are images of the PS2 on the Commons; I'm hoping someone else can shed light on whether or not one of those could be incorporated into a barnstar.  BrokenSphereMsg me 21:54, 3 March 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Sure. Why not? If it's on Commons, it can be used. Images of the system itself is ok. Just don't use the logo. Rocket000 (talk) 06:32, 4 March 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: BTW, :Image:PlayStation Barnstar.png. Rocket000 (talk) 06:44, 4 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  PS barnstar 

message: I propose that the "Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar" be named after User:Phaedriel, similar to the RickK Anti-Vandal Barnstar or the Ed Poor Audacious Action Barnstar. She was the master of the mission of this star, to set a "pattern of going the extra mile to be nice, without being asked." I can think of no other person who equaled or equals Phaedriel in pursuing this mission. bibliomaniac15 I see no changes 05:29, 4 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Barnstar rename 

message: Could someone tell me if this is alright, or too controversial, as Wikipedia has problems with nationalistic/ethnic/religious/... feuds between editors?
Thanks Osama bin dipesh (talk) 19:38, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I think it would stir up too much controversy among others to use that barnstar as a thank-you to contributors from the UK. It would be more acceptable if you use that barnstar image for editors who contribute to UK-related articles. (do we have one of those already?) I'm suggesting that possibility because it relates to the subject of the editor's contributions. What I mean is, if you notice the WP:Barnstars list, awards tend to always be based upon the subject of the editor's accomplishment/contributions, not by non-Wikipedia-related personal info about the editor themselves: ("Diligence", "Citations", "Random Acts of Kindness", "Minor edits", "Photographer", "Commons Ambassador", "Anti-vandalism", etc.) I just really don't think that a barnstar for UK-based editors would work well here; something for UK-based edits might be better.  It would stir up (to one degree or another) controversy relating to discrimination/preference based on nationality, as PrimeHunter mentioned on your question at the help desk. Just my two cents on the matter - I hope that helps. --JamieS93 20:39, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: My comments are at Wikipedia:Help desk#3 things (permanent link). There is already  for edits about the UK. The new suggestion is named  (seems easily confused with the other) and is only for editors from the UK. PrimeHunter (talk) 20:46, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Glad you mentioned that, PrimeHunter. I was about to go look up if there was a UK-contributions barnstar already in existence (it seemed to me that there was one), and it turns out that it is so. Striking through my idea in the previous comment. :)  --JamieS93 20:59, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: The UK Barnstar

message: Just in case someone else noticed. Húsönd 22:09, 21 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  The Content Creativity Barnstar is ugly