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[edit] Category awards

Recently, I updated the category portion of the WP:BS page. It was overdue as it had not been in a while and there has been a realignment of the main categories. One thing that I noted as I was doing this is that the following categories have no barnstar:

I propose that we have a contest to design five new awards. We will post it on the Signpost and open it up to the community. Before you respond, please read this and this. Thoughts? --evrik (talk) 19:05, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

  • Comment Interesting idea. It should be fun to watch people compete for the honors. --South Philly 02:54, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Comment isn't science covered by E=mc2 star? Nevertheless, the other ideas sound interesting. I'll see if I can come up with anything. Laïka 16:39, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Religion and Spirituality barnstar

Clouds
Clouds

Broadening the scope of the proposed star slightly to also incorporate spirituality, I've created this possible star, based on the fact that clouds are often used to represent the afterlife, which virtually all religions believe in in one way or another, as well as just the general role clouds play in meditation and prayer. Alternatively, I could create an image based on the candle, since most religions use candles at some point in their ceremonies. Laïka 17:14, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

  • I like the image. I say we put this in a hgolding queue until we decide what we are going to do, but it is a nice image. --evrik (talk) 21:16, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Very nice image thuglasT|C 22:37, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Fair enough; I'll withdraw the image for now. Laïka 19:23, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Suggestion - add some sunlight, probably coming through the clouds, possibly from the barnstar itself. Regards, Ben Aveling 00:11, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
  • I like this idea. Perhaps as if the sun is shining behind the star and clouds, and shafts of light coming out, as happens when the sun breaks through the clouds. ~ Kathryn NicDhàna ♫♦♫ 22:14, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Could it be used in connection with meteorology in some way?A mcmurray (talk • contribs) 06:52, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
  1. Support Looks real good. Dark Ermac 12:59, 7 March 2007 (UTC)
  2. Support and second A mcmurray's suggestion on using this one for meteorology contributions as well.--Húsönd 18:36, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Strongly Support We need one of these. I'll back it to the end -- Sam 1123 21:50, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Music Barnstar or WikiProject Award

The Musician's Barnstar (one possibility)
The Musician's Barnstar (one possibility)

Analogous to the Photographer's Barnstar, this would be a 'General' barnstar for excellence in musical recordings. Something similar was proposed earlier, but never adopted for some reason, though a number of images were created, including the one by Alkivar I have up now. WikiProject Music has been using this image (another of the alternates in the original proposal) as an award, apparently outside of the barnstar system, and mostly for topical contributions to music, except that given to User:Dysprosia, which was for musical recordings. I'm not sure how to deal with this, particularly the pre-existing effort, so I'll leave it up to the regulars here.--Pharos 08:24, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

  • As you noted, this has been discussed two times before. Check out the comments:
The discussion about a topical music award

What was lacking was a clear consensus about an image for a barnstar. If you're proposing an WPA, then the threshold is much lower. --evrik (talk) 14:00, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

  • I like the image. thuglasT|C 01:59, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
  • I don't see a lot of support for listing this as an award. Actually, I thought it would make a great topical barnstar, but there was never enough support. --evrik (talk) 18:46, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
Alkivar's first
Alkivar's first
  • Support as topical barnstar. I'm not too keen on the images, though Alkivar's first design looks good. Either that, or the current unofficial one (pink star on yellow-brown stave). Laïka 17:32, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
    • Support as topical - i prefer the first image. Not really a barnstar but kinda reminds me of hard-wood. Second one is not as nice it is unoriginal. thuglasT|C 20:18, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Im thinking about making one based on piano keys... If anyone has a comment let me knowthuglasT|C 22:43, 1 March 2007 (UTC)


  • Support as an award, no strong feelings about classification of said award. Aleta 23:27, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Support: As topical barnstar. Wouldn't mind seeing a better image but skills are lackluster right now. Anyone?A mcmurray (talk • contribs) 09:44, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Support as a topical barnstar, but would like to see some other image ideas. Maybe notes around the star? A scroll with music on it? ~ Kathryn NicDhàna ♫♦♫ 00:57, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
In recognition of commendable deeds of musical heroism on Wikiepedia
In recognition of commendable deeds of musical heroism on Wikiepedia

Adding the image WikiProject:Music has been using. I like the purple. I see the in the previous discussion some did not like the detailed background (I sort of like it). I'm thinking of maybe trying this star with the treble clef, (or, just for variation, a bass clef ;-)). ~ Kathryn NicDhàna ♫♦♫ 01:15, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

  • Support per Kathryn NicDhana. I think the purple is good. Acalamari 16:48, 26 March 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Help Desk barnstar

I was thinking maybe there should be a Barnstar for people who regularly help other users by volunteering there, I know several users who are regulars there and always polite, I volunteer my self but I am new to volunteering there but not to Wikipedia. Maybe it could look something like this:

The Helpdesk volunteer Barnstar
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Any thoughts? Regards - Tellyaddict 15:42, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

  • Oppose other awards already cover this. --evrik (talk) 23:07, 7 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Abstain Quite a nice idea, but the image could do with some work. It certainly would be nice to give those folks something to look forward to. Smomo 20:07, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Comment How about expanding the concept to include the Reference Desks as well? Laïka 16:43, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Oppose too specific. --South Philly 14:29, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Support Barnstars are specific.--Orthologist 22:30, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Oppose the image. Support the concept.--Dr who1975 22:45, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Oppose the image. Here's an idea

Pengwiin 19:28, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

  • Comment Better idea for an image, but still needs some design work. Smomo 00:16, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Another idea:

Image:HelpDskBarnS.png‎

  • Question Evrik said other awards already cover this. Which ones?--Dr who1975 21:01, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Barnstar for Awesome Edit Summary

image:Edit_barnstar.png

one thing about the watchlist, or patrolling recent changes, is that an Awesome Edit Summary is really a time-saver. i wish more editors would use the edit summary, and use it more often. i think this award should go to people who use a thorough and informative summary of his or her edits. i have also seen great humor when diffusing a situation or reverting one's own edit in these summaries. i would definitely give them this award. everyone has their little 'hotbutton' issue, and for me, it's when people make changes and leave the summary blank. i know it's optional, but it is REALLY helpful.
thanks
The undertow 22:54, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

  • Oppose; while edit summaries are important, they are a relatively small area of editing. For the various areas of edit summarising, you could use either an Original Barnstar, the Working Man's or Tireless Contributor Star (for people who consistantly use edit summaries) or the Surreal or Good Humour Barnstars (for humorous edits, especially those that help diffuse conflict). Laïka 16:01, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Oppose cute, but just a silly idea. --South Philly 14:30, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Oppose The barnstar of good humor serves well for a particularly amusing edit summary. This design has little to do with edit summaries anyway. Sorry.--Húsönd 18:38, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
no worries. i appreciate the honest input. the design is based on cliff notes, which are essentially a summary of an idea or novel. again, thanks for checking it out ;) the_undertow talk 06:03, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] 2nd Go: The Congressional Barnstar of Honor (WikiProject U.S. Congress)

The Congressional Barnstar of Honor
For substantal, notable, or significant work on Wikipedia:WikiProject U.S. Congress, or work of substantial interest to members of that WikiProject.--Dr who1975 20:36, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

This is a proposal for the Barnstar award for Wikipedia:WikiProject U.S. Congress. The title is a play on words of "The Congressional Medal of Honor", in this case, the word "Congressional" means dealing with Congress and not that it is actually awarded by Congress. The Award shall be given by members of the associated wikiproject. I'm open to alternate images if anyone wants to propose one.--Dr who1975 20:36, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

  • Support Ok. Here's my next iteration. It now looks nothing like existing medals. I have further ideas but I really like this concept I think it's a very creative award idea. I think a creative, eye catching, intriguing concept like this promotes WikiLove and the Kindness Campaign by making contributors feel apreciated and it'll show what a great community we have here at wikipedia to those people visiting the pages of recipients who display it. I hope people agree.--Dr who1975 20:36, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Alas, DrWho1975, I don't agree. Your points are all valid, but I don't agree in general with the principle of specialization/categorization among Barnstars. Either you earn a Barnstar or not. All this despite my being a active participant in Wikiproject U.S. Congress. Specialized stars diminish the importance and value of barnstars. I disagree with the part of the Wikipedia:Kindness Campaign that suggests use of "chronically underused barnstars". If I were to earn a barnstar, I would prefer it to be the Barnstar.—Markles 21:55, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Comment The nature of my Barnstar submission is not a new concept. Please go look at the main page for Wikipedia:WikiProject Awards and you'll see that there are literally dozens of specialized Barnstars. In the case of my submission: this is meant to be an award for the U.S. Congressional Wikipedia Project. If you look at Wikipedia:WikiProject awards you'll see that many other Wikipedia Projects (such as the Military History Project, the California related wiki projects, and The Doctor Who projects) have there own awards. The basis for your objection is not valid. As to your statement that "Barnstars have to be earned" ... of course they do.... this Barnstar would have to be earned like any other.--Dr who1975 00:09, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
  • I reread your comments and see that you pobably knew most of this infornation. In any event, I'll leave me response there for those who didn't know that.--Dr who1975 00:25, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Comment Markles, obviously I understand the point your are trying to make with reference to policy on Barnstars, but this it not the time or the place to assert your view on this policy. The question we are debating here, whether you agree with the general principal or not, is does this WikiProject deserve a Barnstar. Seeing as many other WikiProjects also have their own Barnstars, you must decide if this one should have one as well not on your own opinion on the policy, but your own opinion on the WikiProject and the proposal. Smomo 00:43, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Support. Fair enough comments. I think that the proliferation of barnstar categories a problem. I would be so much more proud to get a Barnstar than to get a Project Barnstar. It's like the Oscar for "Best Picture" is better than "Best Foreign Language Film." That's my only reluctance regarding your otherwise sufficient proposal. Let me be clear: if Project Barnstars must proliferate, then your proposal for one involving Project Congress is fine with me. Therefore I agree that, despite my objection to the concept of the proliferation of categorical barnstars, this proposition is nonetheless worthy of categorical barnstarification. Bon chance!—Markles 01:03, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
Neutral. I still think the image is far too similar to the real Congressional Medal of Honor, even with the changing of the ribbon color from blue stars to green. An upside down star is the central part of the medalion in the Medal of Honor. I'm afraid that it is still too close that it might raise objections among military recipients of the Medal of Honor. Having said that, I will not oppose the creation of the barnstar -- with the caveat that it the image be open to future changes in case any major objections are raised against it.Dcmacnut 21:52, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Support - There is a ton of work to be done relative to Wikipedia:WikiProject U.S. Congress and those that do should be recognized. Smee 20:41, 13 March 2007 (UTC).
  • Commment Ugh, that 'Of Honor' stuck on the end still makes my stomach turn. It still seems to much like the original award. In my opinion, perhaps just a simple renaming is in order? Smomo 21:15, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment I may as well redesign the entire award if you take the "Of Honor" off.--Dr who1975 01:07, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Support: The image does look a bit similar, but the green ribbon and the barnstar dangling from the ribbon do set it apart enough for me. Besides, the spirit of the award is completely different. I don't think anyone is going think it is a military award. Just my two cents. IvoShandor 22:49, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Abstain What about us wikipedians who don't live in the US? Can we have a Union Flag in the backgound instead? -- Sam 1123 20:36, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Strong Oppose Because of the image. Howard Cleeves 08:49, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
    • Comment The name is terrible also, any mention of the Medal of Honor should be left. Let's not trivialize that honor. Howard Cleeves 11:02, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Oppose because of the use of the Medal of Honor comparison. First, it isn't the "Congressional Medal of Honor". It is the "Medal of Honor". I must agree with Howard Cleeves on this. I also don't think that this WikiProject needs a barnstar. There are few users who contribute enough within the project to warrant one. Markles would end being the only person to get it. --Daysleeper47 23:12, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] National Merit

Hi. I just created the Barnstar of National Merit for Australia. Not sure if this needs a special approval process, as national variants are widespread already, and I added the (missing) Australian version. Hope this receives no objections, since i handed out the first award already before finding this page. -- Chris 73 | Talk 08:54, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Question Can you post a link to some of the other national variants that you're talking about?--Dr who1975 14:32, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
See commons:Barnstar for all, the commons:Barnstar/Barnstars of National Merit subpage in particular, and also commons:Category:Barnstars in general. -- Chris 73 | Talk 00:31, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
Support Looks fine to me. You've already added it to the commons.--Dr who1975 15:51, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] UK National Merit

Just thought I'd suggest this as a UK BoNM, as I can't find one anywhere. Hope people like it! Sam 1123 11:21, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Comment The image is very long. I would suggest shortening it up a bit.--Dr who1975 14:34, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
He is referring to the awards here, at Commons: commons:Barnstars#Barnstars_of_National_Merit Smomo 15:42, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment I think the image should be slightly reworked so it isn't quite so long.--Dr who1975 15:51, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment The Australian one is longer - measure them -- Sam 1123 20:55, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment I mean length relative to width. You have to look at them porportionally to see what Im talking about. Your overall image should probably be larger and shorter so that the barnstar has more detail.

--Dr who1975 21:02, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Y'know... looking at it here maybe I'm making too big a deal out of this. I still think it would be a good idea to change the porportions.... but it's not that big a deal to me anymore.--Dr who1975 21:35, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Support of Academia

I would like to see an award for those people who promote the world of academia. Be it by creating up to date pages based on the latest work, or by creating detailed biographies of academics both past and present. I think that those people in academia who work ceasely to come up with new ideas and apply ideas in novel ways would appreciate this. These people do not get much in the way of fans and so it would help get the idea that academics are doing really cool new things to the general public. This would hopefully prompt people to respect them more. I would like the award to look like a bit of chalk on a pedestal. - Curious Gregor - Synthesis for all 18:35, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Comment, mild support I think it's a good idea, but there might be other barnstars for this -- Sam 1123 20:34, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Here's a mockup for you! -- Sam 1123 20:34, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Comment Maybe for Wikipedia:WikiProject Education and/or Wikipedia:WikiProject Academics.--Dr who1975 23:26, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

I was thinking of it mostly for Wikipedia:WikiProject Academics but good suggestion for other categories. I like the picture for the award. - Curious Gregor- Synthesis for all 11:41, 28 March 2007 (UTC)





[edit] BarnStarman

I think that the extra life Starman from Mario should be awarded to high contributers to computer and video game articles. Comments, please.--Averross (u♠t♠c) 12:21, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

That sounds like a great concept for a wikiproject award for WikiProject Nintendo or WikiProject Video games. You should post something to those project's discussion boards as well.--Dr who1975 17:41, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
Though they may stone you if you call Starman an "extra life." ; ) IvoShandor 22:06, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
I designed this Barnstarman:

Pengwiin 22:55, 22 March 2007 (UTC)











[edit] Art Barnstar

Image:ArtBarnstar.png This is a proposal for a new barnstar. It should be awarded to editors who have made good contributions to art related articles.Pengwiin 22:32, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
Suggestion Maybe a good award for WikiProject Arts. You could call it "Tha Artstar".--Dr who1975 03:12, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

Possible. Though the image needs improvement (or maybe it's just an issue of impressionism vs realism ;-)). - Kathryn NicDhàna ♫♦♫ 19:52, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
How about this?Image:ArtBarnstar2.pngIt was designed to look like it was painted.Pengwiin 21:52, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Support It's a nice, constructive star. Acalamari 16:43, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
    • Though I do mean the second image. I like that one. Acalamari 16:47, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
      • Thanks, I like designing barnstars. that was my first good comment towards a design.Pengwiin 19:13, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Barnstar of High Culture already covers this. Greeves (talk • contribs) 22:48, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The Imperium Barnstar

The Imperium Barnstar
Message goes here.  ~Steptrip Make me fall 23:47, 23 March 2007 (UTC)


You don't need to sign your post on this award, it does it automatically (it does all user's sigs not just mine, so don't worry).  ~Steptrip Make me fall 23:47, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

...And what is it for? Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 23:48, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

Its a nice design, but whats it forPengwiin 00:01, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

It's for any user who enforces policy or ruling of the ArbCom/Jimbo Wales, although it does not have to be awarded to only admins, it can be awarded to users who report users who seriously violate a big policy to admins; report users who evade rulings of the ArbCom/Jimbo Wales to admins, etc ...  ~Steptrip Make me fall 00:06, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Do we really need a barnstar for that? Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 01:00, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
At least in my opinion we do. WP:BARN doesn't have any barnstars this specific purpose. See this diff for further information.  ~Steptrip Make me fall 01:21, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Strong oppose I dislike the idea of giving a user an award at the expense of another user; which is what I see in this award. Anyway, the Anti-Vandalism Barnstar is good enough for that sort of thing anyway. Acalamari 16:42, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Strong Oppose plus I Call Shenanigans Wikipedia at worst is a benevolent dicatorship and not an imperium (and yes... I would also oppose a benevolent dictatorship Barnstar too). Steprip, for what I'm about to say I'm going to assume this is your way of making a complaint or some sort of commentary on wikipedia (I'd have to be an idiot to take it any other way)... first.. some sarcasm... Maybe you could call it the "passive agressive barnstar" or the "read between the lines you a-hole" barnstar. Surely you're not serious that this actually be an award. This has got to be a joke on all of us here. Please do not waste our time with this stuff. It is childish and unwelcome.--Dr who1975 20:35, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Just to let everybody know. Steprip has left a message on my page to inform me that he is indeed serious. I still oppose the Barnstar though.--Dr who1975 02:24, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The Wizard Shazam Barnstar

The Wizard Shazam Barnstar
For accomplishments as a mentor to a new Wikipedian.

ClaudeReigns 19:37, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

How does the barnstar's title correlate to its purpose.  ~Steptrip You raise me up 22:12, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Maybe it does because in the comics, the Wizard Shazam serves as a mentor for Billy Batson or Captain Marvel. Am I right?Pengwiin 22:33, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Comment: I am also not so fond of the name. Pengwiin's explanation though clears up some of the purpose, I think this is better suited as a PUA as opposed to a barnstar.¤~Persian Poet Gal (talk) 19:27, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Weak Oppose: Support the idea, oppose the implementation. Relies too much on an obscure reference. —Daniel Vandersluis(talk) 19:38, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Oppose Too obscure a reference, very few would actually use it. It's like me proposing an Aunt May Barnstar or Alfred the Butler Barnstar for someone who helps to raise a wikipedia super hero. Half the people who see it are going to think it's some sort of Gomer Pyle award (SHAZAM SARGE!!) Criteria too vaugue to be worth it's own award... a regular Barstar could suffice. Neat concept and image though.--Dr who1975 20:44, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
  • Oppose

I agree with dr who1975. I only knew that cause I'm obsessed with old comics. It is a pretty wierd name.  Pengwiin  /  talk 

[edit] WikiProject Professional Wrestling Barnstar

My proposed barnstar
My proposed barnstar

I'm proposing an award for those who are diligent in editing articles in the scope of WikiProject Professional Wrestling. The award is just like a normal barnstar in design, if someone in the project wants to give it to anyone else, they can just go ahead and do so. I believe this can help the overall quality of articles in the scope of the project because people will work towards getting the barnstar by posting exemplary edits and creations. Thank you. ----- GIGGAS2 04:51, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

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