15 year veteran, known by many, respected by all. Wields a steady collaborative persona. Highlights COI issues and calmly combats paid-editing on Wikipedia's top articles. A rare bright star among the sleeping throngs. Improves WP at a high level.
Recognized for
integrity and dedication
Notable work(s)
High quality contributions to multiple important topics and intersects with multiple WikiProjects.
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar. Thank you for your continued work. It was nice to come across your name - it was probably the first time I clicked through The Signpost for the first time since 2014. Hope all is well!
Missvain (
talk) 23:29, 1 December 2020 (UTC)
The Writer's Barnstar. For the excellent work on
Ezra Pound and subpages. You're doing a great job!
Victoria (
tk) 01:06, 5 October 2020 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar. I know it's frustrating to work on
The Holocaust, but it's vitally important. You're doing excellent work. I've been trying to stay out of your way, but will be happy to weigh in on copyediting/etc when the polish stage starts. Let me know if you need anything from the sources - I've finally got the scanner up and running!
Ealdgyth -
Talk 20:47, 16 December 2019 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar. Thank you for your work on
Jan Grabowski (historian). It's a much much better article, after your rewrite.
K.e.coffman (
talk) 03:24, 8 September 2018 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar. For "following the money" and highlighting the COI issues, and explaining what gullable fools we have been to allow this advertising, promotion and paid-for-editing on Wikipedia's top articles.
Colin°
Talk 20:42, 1 April 2018 (UTC)
The Anti-Flame Barnstar. Your ability to stay calm and collected when some other users are being obtuse, inflammatory, or otherwise just exhausting has been noticed, and is very much celebrated. Keep it up, you! -- Cheers,
Alfie. (
Say Hi!) 13:06, 23 January 2018 (UTC) (Couldn't really find an appropriate barnstar, but this is close enough)
The Barnstar of Diplomacy. I appreciate your contributions regarding my topic ban as well as your thoughts on Arbitration Enforcement. I am hoping that some changes may now result that will make the process a better one.--
MONGO 13:02, 10 January 2018 (UTC)
Collaboration Power. Thank you for your tireless contributions to
Chris Sherwin, and for helping it evolve into an interesting and informative biography. Your collaborative efforts are greatly appreciated. Atsme📞📧 19:32, 28 October 2017 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar. For defending Wikipedia spirit and diligent doxing of articles' fates.
Zezen (
talk) 20:47, 5 March 2017 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar. I pulled up the FGM article in class today, which was an eye opener for many students. Thank you for bringing that up to FA status.
Dr Aaij (
talk) 16:44, 15 February 2017 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar. I'm sure you've heard it before, but the
Chelsea Manning article is amazing! I hope it's one more symbol to her that people care. The article must have taken so much work! I just wanted to say thanks. Chelsea is a person I love and respect for her courage and honesty.
DaphneLantier 23:21, 1 January 2017 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diplomacy. For calling me out
with this edit, but doing so diplomatically and with
WP:AGF in mind. Also, for generally being an awesome contributor to our community, and I hope the long conversations about creating more receptive places within our community pan out.
Sadads (
talk) 13:31, 4 April 2016 (UTC)
The Mediator Barnstar. I saw you didn't already have this one. Given your moderate and well-reasoned comments at my and Sagerad's AE threads early this year, I cannot tell why not.
Darkfrog24 (
talk) 23:38, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
We couldn't have done it without you. Well, maybe. But the encyclopedia would not be as good. Celebrate.
Smallbones(
smalltalk) 13:44, 1 November 2015 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar. I've long read that you are one of our most respected editors and more and more I understand why you have gained that reputation. Thank you so much for your your integrity and dedication to building an encyclopedia that we can all be proud of.
Gandydancer (
talk) 00:13, 18 May 2015 (UTC)
Gratitude Coffee. Sarah, once again you are a rare bright star among the sleeping throngs. Your recent comments give me a little faith that common sense and truth have some chance here. Danke, petrarchan47tc 21:21, 26 March 2015 (UTC)
The Writers' Barnstar. Thank you for your contributions to improve
Female genital mutilation to
Featured Article quality as evidenced by its current status as
Today's Featured Article on the
Main Page of Wikipedia. Thanks for this high quality contribution related to multiple important topics and intersecting with multiple WikiProjects ... The Wikipedia community appreciates your important efforts at quality improvement on this site at such a high level. Thank you. — Cirt (
talk) 03:14, 6 February 2015 (UTC)
The they said it couldn't be done award. Doing the impossible is natural for some people, but elevating female genital mutilation to the
main page is way beyond mortal reach.
Congratulations, and thanks for enriching Wikipedia and its readers. Johnuniq (
talk) 00:00, 6 February 2015 (UTC)
The Feminism Barnstar. For your contributions to the
Women in 2014 article. Well done, Slim.
GRuban (
talk) 18:38, 3 January 2015 (UTC)
The Feminists Engage Wikipedia Award! If Adrianne Wadewitz were here, she'd give you this award for all you have done!
Djembayz (
talk) 23:29, 10 November 2014 (UTC)
The 25
DYK Creation and Expansion Medal. I admire the variety of subjects you have donated which cover many worthy and under reported subjects. You are doing your bit for trying to reduce our systemic bias - thanks. Can I thank you on behalf of the DYK project and the wiki for 25 of the articles. Hopefully we will see many more. Well done.
Victuallers (
talk) 23:48, 31 October 2014 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar. Thanks for your recent edits clarifying close paraphrasing vis-à-vis plagiarism. I think the policy is now much clearer and accurate.
Rationalobserver (
talk) 17:07, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar. Thanks for your good work all over the place--and just now on
Female genital mutilation. As an old-fashioned liberal I believe such articles have an importance reaching far beyond the merely encyclopedic.
Drmies (
talk) 20:21, 18 August 2014 (UTC)
The Writers' Barnstar. Truly appreciating your uncompromising neutrality on a very challenging subject.
SAS81 (
talk) 16:03, 21 May 2014 (UTC)
The Cure Award. In 2013 you were one of the
top 300 medical editors across any language of Wikipedia. Thank you so much for helping bring free, complete, accurate, up-to-date medical information to the public. We really appreciate you and the vital work you do! ... --
Ocaasi,
Doc James and the team at
Wiki Project Med Foundation
The Special Barnstar. We may not have crossed paths before, but I've always seen you doing wonderful work everywhere! A major contributor of Good and Featured articles which I always admire and respect. Thank you for your hard work over the years! Maybe I could learn a thing or two from you someday :) Best Wishes. -
TheGeneralUser(talk) 21:04, 15 February 2014 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar. Because, one year on, I keep looking back to your work on
Christian Science as an example of how it should be done.
AlexbrntalkcontribsCOI 11:24, 10 February 2014 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar. Just saying well done and great work on the
Female genital mutilation article--
Caililtalk 12:15, 29 September 2013 (UTC)
The Million Award. For your contributions to bring
Female genital mutilation (estimated annual readership: 1,544,000) to
Good Article status, I hereby present you the
Million Award. Congratulations on this rare accomplishment, and thanks for all you do for Wikipedia's readers! --
Khazar2 (
talk) 14:09, 20 September 2013 (UTC)
The Million Award. For your contributions to bring
Chelsea Manning to
Good Article status, I hereby present you the
Million Award. Congratulations on this rare accomplishment, and thanks for all you do for Wikipedia's readers. --
Khazar2 (
talk) 23:15, 28 August 2013 (UTC)
The Content Creativity Barnstar. For creating
Black Twitter—an article we had needed to have for a while—and doing it well. —
Daniel Case (
talk) 06:14, 23 July 2013 (UTC)
Mind the Gap Award ...is awarded to
User:Slim Virgin who has diligently worked to close the gender gap on Wikipedia and related projects through content contributions, outreach, community changes and related actions. For saying the right thing, at the right time, in the right place, to the right people. ```
Buster Seven Talk 18:41, 22 June 2013 (UTC)
The Teamwork Barnstar. For efforts at promoting teamwork on the
BP article where teamwork and trust were broken down.
Robert McClenon (
talk) 23:34, 11 June 2013 (UTC)
The
Good Article Barnstar. For your contributions to bring
Christian Science up to Good Article status. Thanks, and keep up the good work! --
Khazar2 (
talk) 13:46, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
BLP Barnstar. I, Kaldari, hereby award SlimVirgin the BLP Barnstar for keeping an eye on
Anita Sarkeesian and making sure that it meets both the letter and spirit of the BLP policy.
Kaldari (
talk) 19:22, 31 January 2013 (UTC)
Barnstar of Diligence. With compliments!
Mootros (
talk) 02:35, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar. For sterling work improving the
Christian Science article!
Alexbrn (
talk) 13:59, 7 January 2013 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar. Many thanks for your tireless efforts in keeping article clear of
WP:COI and other nonsense.
Hu12 (
talk) 04:08, 10 November 2012 (UTC)
For writing well. For no good reason at all I was leafing through
White House Farm murders. That is some fine writing you did there: thanks for making us look better.
Drmies (
talk) 04:47, 8 November 2012 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar. Thank you for all the good you do!
MONGO 02:13, 31 October 2012 (UTC)
The Snazzy Shoes of Empathy Award. Dear Slim, There probably isn’t a barnstar you haven’t been awarded already. But your outstanding, well-reasoned arguments for treating biographical ‘subjects’ with fairness and respect deserve credit. So here’s a pair of snazzy shoes. In recognition of your ability to empathize with the people we write about. Mad love!
DracoE 03:14, 24 May 2012 (UTC)
The Current Events Barnstar. For your work on the
Bradley Manning article.
INeverCry 22:57, 17 May 2012 (UTC)
The Purple Barnstar. Thank you very much for your kind support at the RfC/U. You recently came under tremendous pressure for standing up for the integrity of this project. You ended up writing a well-balanced version of an article you had no interest in to begin with, and received a lot of undeserved flak for it. Your efforts are much appreciated.
DracoE 16:23, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
All Around Amazing Barnstar. Awarded to SlimVirgin, for
this wonderful rewrite – and everything else. JN466 17:05, 21 June 2011 (UTC)
All Around Amazing Barnstar, to SV with long overdue appreciation, admiration, gratitude and respect for all that you do here...
Modernist (
talk) 22:50, 16 June 2011 (UTC)
The Featured Article Medal. SlimVirgin, given the number of featured articles that you have authored, this appears to be overdue. Keep up the good work!
MrMedal (
talk) 15:20, 14 May 2011 (UTC)
The Oddball Barnstar. Finding a Barnstar which SV has not already received or deserves is difficult, but here is one for her work on
Bradley Manning. I've been a part of the group of editors who has done something with that particular oddball subject and I am proud to be able to offer SlimVirgin a Barnstar which seems appropriate for her (andher). With hopes that the New Year brings SV many more (Barnstars, not oddballs), and with thanks, here you are.
S. Rich (
talk) 01:34, 6 January 2011 (UTC); updated, 04:31, 25 August 2013 (UTC)
The Good Heart Barnstar. Thanks ever so much for responding to my blunder in such a patient and courteous manner. Your friendly, non-confrontational note genuinely eased my anxiety. It's nice to know that cynical accusations haven't completely replaced constructive criticism at Wikipedia. —
David Levy 05:30, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
The BLP Barnstar. SlimVirgin, I hereby award this barnstar in recognition of your vigilance, effort and professionalism improving the
Gillian McKeith article. You've done an excellent job! All the best,
Deacon of Pndapetzim (
Talk) 01:37, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar. For protecting the
Riverview, New Brunswick article from presistant vandalism, I award you this barnstar
Zonafan39 (
talk) 01:36, 9 July 2010 (UTC)
The Admin's Barnstar. For regular work at RPP, meaning I don't come in to a huge backlog like I used to!
GedUK 07:14, 8 July 2010 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Liberty. In recognition of your courage, wisdom and diligence in defending the fragile, flickering flame of freedom from blowhards and bullies.
Freedom Fan, 25 May 2010
The Admin's Barnstar. Your hard work and even hand on the Catholic Church RfC were instrumental in its success. It was a pleasure working with you.
Sunray (
talk) 03:33, 14 April 2010 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar. I,
George, hereby award SlimVirgin The Tireless Contributor Barnstar for her exemplary work getting the
Muhammad al-Durrah article promoted to featured article status. You single-handedly improved this article from a poorly balanced, atrociously written pile of words into one of the best works on Wikipedia, under a constant barrage of criticism, bias, and multiple edit wars. My hat's off to you for your tireless efforts, and your ability to keep a cool head under fire. Wikipedia is a better place because you're here. ←
Georgetalk 03:07, 26 January 2010 (UTC)
The Writer's Barnstar. For your outstanding contribution to
David Icke.
Sir Richardson (
talk) 06:01, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
The Rescue Barnstar. This barnstar is awarded to SlimVigin for working to make stubs threatened for deletion better articles. Not only does this make Wikipedia a better site, it helps retain new editors. For all of those new editors who you have helped, and they just didn't know how to say thank you properly, thank you.
Ikip (
talk) 03:56, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
The Biography Barnstar.
Tmol42 expresses his grateful appreciation to
SlimVirgin for taking him under her wing, for improving
The Rosehip Queen and championing the cause of her notability.
Tmol42 (
talk) 01:47, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
Defender of the Wiki. For starting the RfC on the advisory council. Good call. Durova275 23:22, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
The Biography Barnstar. You already have the home-made barnstar which is probably more apt, but this seems just as good! Many thanks for your astonishing efforts with the
Ian Stevenson page. Cheers,
Blippy (
talk) 04:58, 8 July 2009 (UTC)
The WikiProject Palestine Featured Article Medal. Awarded for bringing this
WikiProject Palestine article to
Featured Article status: For your amazing efforts in turning
Abu Nidal into a comprehensive and highly readable account of a difficult and controversial subject.This WikiAward was given to SlimVirgin by
Ian Pitchford (
talk) on 21:09, 18 June 2009 (UTC)
Home-Made Barnstar. No comment needed - just see her work on the articles around the '48 events in Israel/Palestine.
Ceedjee (
talk) 17:03, 13 June 2009 (UTC)
User:SlimVirgin has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, and therefore, I've officially declared January 25 as
SlimVirgin's day! For being such a beautiful person and great Wikipedian, enjoy being the Star of the day, dear SlimVirgin! Peace,
Rlevse ~ A record of your Day will always be kept
here.
The Excellent Userpage Award. SV, your user page is amazing!
Johnfos (
talk) 20:42, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
Defender of the Wiki. I,
Alex Bakharev (
talk), award you with this barnstar for your great efforts to make Wikipedia a cleaner place for everybody
Alex Bakharev (
talk) 00:27, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
Hard to imagine that this website hasn't been greatly enhanced due to your contributions.--
MONGO 06:46, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
I think I saw someone mention
Diogenes with his lamp looking for an honest person for you awhile back. It seems appropriate now. You are strong, I know you will get through this. Many people stand by you and you can count me as one. -
Ѕandahl ♥
Wikipedia has been diminished.
Jayjg (talk) 02:11, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
Wikipedia Monarch Award. For fearlessly and selflessly, and often singlehandedly, fighting corruption, injustice and abuse wherever you see it. For giving WP a solid foundation by helping formulate its content and BLP policies. For making WP a better place for everyone, and helping realize the dream of having the knowledge of mankind available to all, despite the obstacles.
Crum375 (
talk) 20:34, 27 November 2008 (UTC)
Awarded for fighting the good fight
StickyParkin 00:39, 3 November 2008 (UTC)
The Antiflame barnstar. Since there is no anti-corruption barnstar with an image of Diogenes of Sinope with his lamp - and I lack the technical skill to make such a desperately needed barnstar - this seems like the closest one to suit your recent situation.
User:Slrubenstein (
Talk) 14:41, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
The Red Barnstar. Well deserved. Face it: you rock, SV! This is for standing tall in the face of adversity, for all you do for this project that goes unrecognized, and for just being a cool chick. DavidShankbone 02:05, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
Brown Dog Award. To SV, for your hard work in bringing me back to life and onto the
Main Page. Perhaps we've made someone uncomfortable.
TBD 01:05, 10 December 2007 (UTC)
The Ultraviolet Ray of Sunshine Award. Thanks for being a highly energetic source of inspiration to many users. Your constant efforts deserve appropriate appreciation and encouragement. Thanks for being there and doing a job no one else can do. ¶
dorftrottel ¶
talk ¶ 23:34,
December 5, 2007
NOR Award. Thanks for your wisdom and advice, hope you can relax, stick in or whatever suits you best, you have my somewhat uncomprehending support against these slings and arrows of outrageous nonsense. ..
dave souza,
talk 19:13, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
Original Barnstar. For courage and fortitude in the face of a vicious corporate smear campaign.
Mantanmoreland 23:02, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
Thumbs up to Sarah. A fabulous person and a terrific editor who perseveres despite remarkable adversity. Please accept this humble token of appreciation from one of your many admirers on Wikipedia.
Sandahl 21:09, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
For suffering the jockstrap slings and suction-cup arrows of outrageous abuse.
Crockspot 21:05, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
For repeatedly helping to end the bias on the holocaust page and looking after the truth.
Freetown 02:11, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
The Epic Barnstar. To SlimVirgin, for quite extraordinary research and editing work in support of NPOV at
Zionism, leading to substantial improvements in that article.
BYT 13:37, 15 June 2007 (UTC)
SlimVirgin has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, and therefore, I've officially declared today as
SlimVirgin's day! For being such a beautiful person and great Wikipedian, enjoy being the Star of the day, dear SlimVirgin! Love,
Phaedriel - 10:57, 15 June 2007 (UTC) A record of your Day will always be kept
here. My dearest Slim, today is your well deserved Day, and this modest dedication is joined by my everlasting gratitude to you. Enjoy it, friend - and don't forget to check your mail! :)
The Special Barnstar. I wanted to thank you for the amount of work you have done in the mainspace. You have done an impressive amount of work, both in quality and quantity. Again, thank you. :)
Acalamari 01:50, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
The Holocaust Memorial Star. To SlimVirgin, for your tireless and selfless dedication and effort in greatly improving
the Holocaust and related entries, I thank you for all of us, and hereby award you the Holocaust Memorial Star.
Those who cannot remember the past...Crum375 18:28, 6 May 2007 (UTC)
The Society Barnstar. Awarded for your nuanced and balanced dissemination of information regarding animal rights activism in human society. Specifically inspired by a superb re-write of the
Animal Liberation Front article.
Rockpocket 17:59, 12 April 2007 (UTC)
I present this strawberry
ice cream to SlimVirgin for her fantastic work in bringing articles into line with the
BLP policy, and for her willingness to help new users.
ElinorD 21:26, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Barnstar of Diligence. For your dedication and perseverance in accomplishing what no one thought possible: making our core content policies succinct, easy to understand and consistent with each other.
≈ jossi ≈(talk) 00:07, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
This fist of respect goes to SV for caring in 2006 about the writing. Happy New Year! --
qp10qp.
Defender of the Wiki. For continuing to defend the project against self-promoters and charlatans, and incurring great wiki-stress in the process, I award you this barnstar.
Briangotts(Talk)(Contrib) 03:43, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
A posse ad esse, a verbis ad verbera: for your ability to
cut throughit. --
Docg 17:35, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
Original Barnstar. Congratulations on your Great Idea to combine several similar policies into one policy. This is a long over-due step. I hope it succeeds and then maybe you can move onto others! I appreciate your hard work and boldness in proposing this.
Johntex\talk 00:20, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
Goldenwiki Award. Congratulations upon
Rudolf Vrba becoming a featured article, you have worked on it for months with amazing diligence, intelligence and above all superlative research and wide backround reading. In honor of all your efforts and in recognition of your contributions to worldwide scholarship that this article will now reflect it is my honor to present you with this
Goldenwiki award. Mazel Tov !
IZAK 08:18, 11 September 2006 (UTC)
Defender of the Wiki. Awarded to SlimVirgin for her defense of
Justice on Wikipedia.
IZAK 06:34, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
Awarded to SlimVirgin for her
Wisdom in this regard.
IZAK 06:34, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
Awarded to SlimVirgin for her
ValorIZAK 06:34, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
Barnstar of Diligence. For demonstrating calmness, resolve, and dedication to editorial excellence in the face of controversy and abuse, I, Xoloz, award SlimVirgin this well-deserved Barnstar of Diligence.
Xoloz 20:07, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
Original Barnstar. For your laudable concern for good editing and sourcing and your tireless efforts toward the same I award you the Original Barnstar--
Drboisclair 19:21, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
Tireless Contributor Barnstar. On the occasion of her 30,000th edit, a Tireless Contributor Barnstar for SlimVirgin, who has still managed to keep her sense of humor in the face of the unceasing onslaught...
Jayjg (talk) 17:39, 2 May 2006 (UTC)
Original Barnstar. For your patience, kindness and decency, your help with difficult pages, and above all your much valued friendship, I'd like to give you this barnstar.
Grace Note 06:26, 3 March 2006 (UTC)
Original Barnstar. A barnstar for the ideal Wikipedian. Thanks for all your good work. You don't know how appreciated you are.
[[Sam Korn]] 12:40, 9 January 2006 (UTC)
Resilient Barnstar. Thank you for defending my name in the recent spat of
User:Lulu of the Lotus-Eaters's 3RR block. I appreciate the time and effort that you spent discussing items with that user, and the calm demeanor that you (virtually...) expressed. So, here's the Resilient Barnstar for you! Thanks a lot,
User:Bratsche
Tightrope Award. You are hereby presented with your own unique Tightrope Award, which represents the amazing Charles Blondin carrying Jimbo Wales safely across the Niagara Falls. Think of it as an early prototype of editors like you carrying Wikipedia on their shoulders!
Bishonen 21:42, 27 August 2005 (UTC)
The Sandwich of Diligence. Awarded for Unswerving Strength and Tenacity. This is a special award created for fighting vandalism on my user pages. Wear it with pride, brave Wiki-warrior!
Hamster Sandwich 01:20, 26 August 2005(UTC)
For dealing kindly but firmly with Gabriel/Gavin, I think you deserve this (repeated) award. N (
t/
c) 21:15, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
Barnstar of Diligence. A Barnstar of Diligence to you as ... your work is diligent and invaluable to Wikipedia.
D. J. Bracey(talk) 01:37, 18 August 2005 (UTC)
What a champ! I hereby award you this wifflebat award for your amazing patience and hard work and perseverance in helping to get people, including ardent opponents, to recognize
FeloniousMonk's merits as an admin candidate.
TomerTALK 06:28, August 11, 2005 (UTC)
Wow, I keep running into your great edits all over the place. You are quite simply among the finest Defenders of the Wiki we have ever had ... I hereby award you the Cool as a Cucumber Award, for remaining cool when the situation gets hot ...
func(talk) 3 July 2005 17:04 (UTC)
Glowing Barnstar. For working around the clock to block vandals, I hereby award you the "Glowing Barnstar". Keep up the good work.
Anonymous editor June 29, 2005 18:26 (UTC)
Defender of the Wiki. For your hard work in keeping
LaRouche movement propaganda out of Wikipedia, I hereby award you the ancient Defender of the Wiki barnstar.
Willmcw, 17 Feb 2005
15 year veteran, known by many, respected by all. Wields a steady collaborative persona. Highlights COI issues and calmly combats paid-editing on Wikipedia's top articles. A rare bright star among the sleeping throngs. Improves WP at a high level.
Recognized for
integrity and dedication
Notable work(s)
High quality contributions to multiple important topics and intersects with multiple WikiProjects.
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar. Thank you for your continued work. It was nice to come across your name - it was probably the first time I clicked through The Signpost for the first time since 2014. Hope all is well!
Missvain (
talk) 23:29, 1 December 2020 (UTC)
The Writer's Barnstar. For the excellent work on
Ezra Pound and subpages. You're doing a great job!
Victoria (
tk) 01:06, 5 October 2020 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar. I know it's frustrating to work on
The Holocaust, but it's vitally important. You're doing excellent work. I've been trying to stay out of your way, but will be happy to weigh in on copyediting/etc when the polish stage starts. Let me know if you need anything from the sources - I've finally got the scanner up and running!
Ealdgyth -
Talk 20:47, 16 December 2019 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar. Thank you for your work on
Jan Grabowski (historian). It's a much much better article, after your rewrite.
K.e.coffman (
talk) 03:24, 8 September 2018 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar. For "following the money" and highlighting the COI issues, and explaining what gullable fools we have been to allow this advertising, promotion and paid-for-editing on Wikipedia's top articles.
Colin°
Talk 20:42, 1 April 2018 (UTC)
The Anti-Flame Barnstar. Your ability to stay calm and collected when some other users are being obtuse, inflammatory, or otherwise just exhausting has been noticed, and is very much celebrated. Keep it up, you! -- Cheers,
Alfie. (
Say Hi!) 13:06, 23 January 2018 (UTC) (Couldn't really find an appropriate barnstar, but this is close enough)
The Barnstar of Diplomacy. I appreciate your contributions regarding my topic ban as well as your thoughts on Arbitration Enforcement. I am hoping that some changes may now result that will make the process a better one.--
MONGO 13:02, 10 January 2018 (UTC)
Collaboration Power. Thank you for your tireless contributions to
Chris Sherwin, and for helping it evolve into an interesting and informative biography. Your collaborative efforts are greatly appreciated. Atsme📞📧 19:32, 28 October 2017 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar. For defending Wikipedia spirit and diligent doxing of articles' fates.
Zezen (
talk) 20:47, 5 March 2017 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar. I pulled up the FGM article in class today, which was an eye opener for many students. Thank you for bringing that up to FA status.
Dr Aaij (
talk) 16:44, 15 February 2017 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar. I'm sure you've heard it before, but the
Chelsea Manning article is amazing! I hope it's one more symbol to her that people care. The article must have taken so much work! I just wanted to say thanks. Chelsea is a person I love and respect for her courage and honesty.
DaphneLantier 23:21, 1 January 2017 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diplomacy. For calling me out
with this edit, but doing so diplomatically and with
WP:AGF in mind. Also, for generally being an awesome contributor to our community, and I hope the long conversations about creating more receptive places within our community pan out.
Sadads (
talk) 13:31, 4 April 2016 (UTC)
The Mediator Barnstar. I saw you didn't already have this one. Given your moderate and well-reasoned comments at my and Sagerad's AE threads early this year, I cannot tell why not.
Darkfrog24 (
talk) 23:38, 24 February 2016 (UTC)
We couldn't have done it without you. Well, maybe. But the encyclopedia would not be as good. Celebrate.
Smallbones(
smalltalk) 13:44, 1 November 2015 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar. I've long read that you are one of our most respected editors and more and more I understand why you have gained that reputation. Thank you so much for your your integrity and dedication to building an encyclopedia that we can all be proud of.
Gandydancer (
talk) 00:13, 18 May 2015 (UTC)
Gratitude Coffee. Sarah, once again you are a rare bright star among the sleeping throngs. Your recent comments give me a little faith that common sense and truth have some chance here. Danke, petrarchan47tc 21:21, 26 March 2015 (UTC)
The Writers' Barnstar. Thank you for your contributions to improve
Female genital mutilation to
Featured Article quality as evidenced by its current status as
Today's Featured Article on the
Main Page of Wikipedia. Thanks for this high quality contribution related to multiple important topics and intersecting with multiple WikiProjects ... The Wikipedia community appreciates your important efforts at quality improvement on this site at such a high level. Thank you. — Cirt (
talk) 03:14, 6 February 2015 (UTC)
The they said it couldn't be done award. Doing the impossible is natural for some people, but elevating female genital mutilation to the
main page is way beyond mortal reach.
Congratulations, and thanks for enriching Wikipedia and its readers. Johnuniq (
talk) 00:00, 6 February 2015 (UTC)
The Feminism Barnstar. For your contributions to the
Women in 2014 article. Well done, Slim.
GRuban (
talk) 18:38, 3 January 2015 (UTC)
The Feminists Engage Wikipedia Award! If Adrianne Wadewitz were here, she'd give you this award for all you have done!
Djembayz (
talk) 23:29, 10 November 2014 (UTC)
The 25
DYK Creation and Expansion Medal. I admire the variety of subjects you have donated which cover many worthy and under reported subjects. You are doing your bit for trying to reduce our systemic bias - thanks. Can I thank you on behalf of the DYK project and the wiki for 25 of the articles. Hopefully we will see many more. Well done.
Victuallers (
talk) 23:48, 31 October 2014 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar. Thanks for your recent edits clarifying close paraphrasing vis-à-vis plagiarism. I think the policy is now much clearer and accurate.
Rationalobserver (
talk) 17:07, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar. Thanks for your good work all over the place--and just now on
Female genital mutilation. As an old-fashioned liberal I believe such articles have an importance reaching far beyond the merely encyclopedic.
Drmies (
talk) 20:21, 18 August 2014 (UTC)
The Writers' Barnstar. Truly appreciating your uncompromising neutrality on a very challenging subject.
SAS81 (
talk) 16:03, 21 May 2014 (UTC)
The Cure Award. In 2013 you were one of the
top 300 medical editors across any language of Wikipedia. Thank you so much for helping bring free, complete, accurate, up-to-date medical information to the public. We really appreciate you and the vital work you do! ... --
Ocaasi,
Doc James and the team at
Wiki Project Med Foundation
The Special Barnstar. We may not have crossed paths before, but I've always seen you doing wonderful work everywhere! A major contributor of Good and Featured articles which I always admire and respect. Thank you for your hard work over the years! Maybe I could learn a thing or two from you someday :) Best Wishes. -
TheGeneralUser(talk) 21:04, 15 February 2014 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar. Because, one year on, I keep looking back to your work on
Christian Science as an example of how it should be done.
AlexbrntalkcontribsCOI 11:24, 10 February 2014 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar. Just saying well done and great work on the
Female genital mutilation article--
Caililtalk 12:15, 29 September 2013 (UTC)
The Million Award. For your contributions to bring
Female genital mutilation (estimated annual readership: 1,544,000) to
Good Article status, I hereby present you the
Million Award. Congratulations on this rare accomplishment, and thanks for all you do for Wikipedia's readers! --
Khazar2 (
talk) 14:09, 20 September 2013 (UTC)
The Million Award. For your contributions to bring
Chelsea Manning to
Good Article status, I hereby present you the
Million Award. Congratulations on this rare accomplishment, and thanks for all you do for Wikipedia's readers. --
Khazar2 (
talk) 23:15, 28 August 2013 (UTC)
The Content Creativity Barnstar. For creating
Black Twitter—an article we had needed to have for a while—and doing it well. —
Daniel Case (
talk) 06:14, 23 July 2013 (UTC)
Mind the Gap Award ...is awarded to
User:Slim Virgin who has diligently worked to close the gender gap on Wikipedia and related projects through content contributions, outreach, community changes and related actions. For saying the right thing, at the right time, in the right place, to the right people. ```
Buster Seven Talk 18:41, 22 June 2013 (UTC)
The Teamwork Barnstar. For efforts at promoting teamwork on the
BP article where teamwork and trust were broken down.
Robert McClenon (
talk) 23:34, 11 June 2013 (UTC)
The
Good Article Barnstar. For your contributions to bring
Christian Science up to Good Article status. Thanks, and keep up the good work! --
Khazar2 (
talk) 13:46, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
BLP Barnstar. I, Kaldari, hereby award SlimVirgin the BLP Barnstar for keeping an eye on
Anita Sarkeesian and making sure that it meets both the letter and spirit of the BLP policy.
Kaldari (
talk) 19:22, 31 January 2013 (UTC)
Barnstar of Diligence. With compliments!
Mootros (
talk) 02:35, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar. For sterling work improving the
Christian Science article!
Alexbrn (
talk) 13:59, 7 January 2013 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar. Many thanks for your tireless efforts in keeping article clear of
WP:COI and other nonsense.
Hu12 (
talk) 04:08, 10 November 2012 (UTC)
For writing well. For no good reason at all I was leafing through
White House Farm murders. That is some fine writing you did there: thanks for making us look better.
Drmies (
talk) 04:47, 8 November 2012 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar. Thank you for all the good you do!
MONGO 02:13, 31 October 2012 (UTC)
The Snazzy Shoes of Empathy Award. Dear Slim, There probably isn’t a barnstar you haven’t been awarded already. But your outstanding, well-reasoned arguments for treating biographical ‘subjects’ with fairness and respect deserve credit. So here’s a pair of snazzy shoes. In recognition of your ability to empathize with the people we write about. Mad love!
DracoE 03:14, 24 May 2012 (UTC)
The Current Events Barnstar. For your work on the
Bradley Manning article.
INeverCry 22:57, 17 May 2012 (UTC)
The Purple Barnstar. Thank you very much for your kind support at the RfC/U. You recently came under tremendous pressure for standing up for the integrity of this project. You ended up writing a well-balanced version of an article you had no interest in to begin with, and received a lot of undeserved flak for it. Your efforts are much appreciated.
DracoE 16:23, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
All Around Amazing Barnstar. Awarded to SlimVirgin, for
this wonderful rewrite – and everything else. JN466 17:05, 21 June 2011 (UTC)
All Around Amazing Barnstar, to SV with long overdue appreciation, admiration, gratitude and respect for all that you do here...
Modernist (
talk) 22:50, 16 June 2011 (UTC)
The Featured Article Medal. SlimVirgin, given the number of featured articles that you have authored, this appears to be overdue. Keep up the good work!
MrMedal (
talk) 15:20, 14 May 2011 (UTC)
The Oddball Barnstar. Finding a Barnstar which SV has not already received or deserves is difficult, but here is one for her work on
Bradley Manning. I've been a part of the group of editors who has done something with that particular oddball subject and I am proud to be able to offer SlimVirgin a Barnstar which seems appropriate for her (andher). With hopes that the New Year brings SV many more (Barnstars, not oddballs), and with thanks, here you are.
S. Rich (
talk) 01:34, 6 January 2011 (UTC); updated, 04:31, 25 August 2013 (UTC)
The Good Heart Barnstar. Thanks ever so much for responding to my blunder in such a patient and courteous manner. Your friendly, non-confrontational note genuinely eased my anxiety. It's nice to know that cynical accusations haven't completely replaced constructive criticism at Wikipedia. —
David Levy 05:30, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
The BLP Barnstar. SlimVirgin, I hereby award this barnstar in recognition of your vigilance, effort and professionalism improving the
Gillian McKeith article. You've done an excellent job! All the best,
Deacon of Pndapetzim (
Talk) 01:37, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar. For protecting the
Riverview, New Brunswick article from presistant vandalism, I award you this barnstar
Zonafan39 (
talk) 01:36, 9 July 2010 (UTC)
The Admin's Barnstar. For regular work at RPP, meaning I don't come in to a huge backlog like I used to!
GedUK 07:14, 8 July 2010 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Liberty. In recognition of your courage, wisdom and diligence in defending the fragile, flickering flame of freedom from blowhards and bullies.
Freedom Fan, 25 May 2010
The Admin's Barnstar. Your hard work and even hand on the Catholic Church RfC were instrumental in its success. It was a pleasure working with you.
Sunray (
talk) 03:33, 14 April 2010 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar. I,
George, hereby award SlimVirgin The Tireless Contributor Barnstar for her exemplary work getting the
Muhammad al-Durrah article promoted to featured article status. You single-handedly improved this article from a poorly balanced, atrociously written pile of words into one of the best works on Wikipedia, under a constant barrage of criticism, bias, and multiple edit wars. My hat's off to you for your tireless efforts, and your ability to keep a cool head under fire. Wikipedia is a better place because you're here. ←
Georgetalk 03:07, 26 January 2010 (UTC)
The Writer's Barnstar. For your outstanding contribution to
David Icke.
Sir Richardson (
talk) 06:01, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
The Rescue Barnstar. This barnstar is awarded to SlimVigin for working to make stubs threatened for deletion better articles. Not only does this make Wikipedia a better site, it helps retain new editors. For all of those new editors who you have helped, and they just didn't know how to say thank you properly, thank you.
Ikip (
talk) 03:56, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
The Biography Barnstar.
Tmol42 expresses his grateful appreciation to
SlimVirgin for taking him under her wing, for improving
The Rosehip Queen and championing the cause of her notability.
Tmol42 (
talk) 01:47, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
Defender of the Wiki. For starting the RfC on the advisory council. Good call. Durova275 23:22, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
The Biography Barnstar. You already have the home-made barnstar which is probably more apt, but this seems just as good! Many thanks for your astonishing efforts with the
Ian Stevenson page. Cheers,
Blippy (
talk) 04:58, 8 July 2009 (UTC)
The WikiProject Palestine Featured Article Medal. Awarded for bringing this
WikiProject Palestine article to
Featured Article status: For your amazing efforts in turning
Abu Nidal into a comprehensive and highly readable account of a difficult and controversial subject.This WikiAward was given to SlimVirgin by
Ian Pitchford (
talk) on 21:09, 18 June 2009 (UTC)
Home-Made Barnstar. No comment needed - just see her work on the articles around the '48 events in Israel/Palestine.
Ceedjee (
talk) 17:03, 13 June 2009 (UTC)
User:SlimVirgin has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, and therefore, I've officially declared January 25 as
SlimVirgin's day! For being such a beautiful person and great Wikipedian, enjoy being the Star of the day, dear SlimVirgin! Peace,
Rlevse ~ A record of your Day will always be kept
here.
The Excellent Userpage Award. SV, your user page is amazing!
Johnfos (
talk) 20:42, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
Defender of the Wiki. I,
Alex Bakharev (
talk), award you with this barnstar for your great efforts to make Wikipedia a cleaner place for everybody
Alex Bakharev (
talk) 00:27, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
Hard to imagine that this website hasn't been greatly enhanced due to your contributions.--
MONGO 06:46, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
I think I saw someone mention
Diogenes with his lamp looking for an honest person for you awhile back. It seems appropriate now. You are strong, I know you will get through this. Many people stand by you and you can count me as one. -
Ѕandahl ♥
Wikipedia has been diminished.
Jayjg (talk) 02:11, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
Wikipedia Monarch Award. For fearlessly and selflessly, and often singlehandedly, fighting corruption, injustice and abuse wherever you see it. For giving WP a solid foundation by helping formulate its content and BLP policies. For making WP a better place for everyone, and helping realize the dream of having the knowledge of mankind available to all, despite the obstacles.
Crum375 (
talk) 20:34, 27 November 2008 (UTC)
Awarded for fighting the good fight
StickyParkin 00:39, 3 November 2008 (UTC)
The Antiflame barnstar. Since there is no anti-corruption barnstar with an image of Diogenes of Sinope with his lamp - and I lack the technical skill to make such a desperately needed barnstar - this seems like the closest one to suit your recent situation.
User:Slrubenstein (
Talk) 14:41, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
The Red Barnstar. Well deserved. Face it: you rock, SV! This is for standing tall in the face of adversity, for all you do for this project that goes unrecognized, and for just being a cool chick. DavidShankbone 02:05, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
Brown Dog Award. To SV, for your hard work in bringing me back to life and onto the
Main Page. Perhaps we've made someone uncomfortable.
TBD 01:05, 10 December 2007 (UTC)
The Ultraviolet Ray of Sunshine Award. Thanks for being a highly energetic source of inspiration to many users. Your constant efforts deserve appropriate appreciation and encouragement. Thanks for being there and doing a job no one else can do. ¶
dorftrottel ¶
talk ¶ 23:34,
December 5, 2007
NOR Award. Thanks for your wisdom and advice, hope you can relax, stick in or whatever suits you best, you have my somewhat uncomprehending support against these slings and arrows of outrageous nonsense. ..
dave souza,
talk 19:13, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
Original Barnstar. For courage and fortitude in the face of a vicious corporate smear campaign.
Mantanmoreland 23:02, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
Thumbs up to Sarah. A fabulous person and a terrific editor who perseveres despite remarkable adversity. Please accept this humble token of appreciation from one of your many admirers on Wikipedia.
Sandahl 21:09, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
For suffering the jockstrap slings and suction-cup arrows of outrageous abuse.
Crockspot 21:05, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
For repeatedly helping to end the bias on the holocaust page and looking after the truth.
Freetown 02:11, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
The Epic Barnstar. To SlimVirgin, for quite extraordinary research and editing work in support of NPOV at
Zionism, leading to substantial improvements in that article.
BYT 13:37, 15 June 2007 (UTC)
SlimVirgin has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, and therefore, I've officially declared today as
SlimVirgin's day! For being such a beautiful person and great Wikipedian, enjoy being the Star of the day, dear SlimVirgin! Love,
Phaedriel - 10:57, 15 June 2007 (UTC) A record of your Day will always be kept
here. My dearest Slim, today is your well deserved Day, and this modest dedication is joined by my everlasting gratitude to you. Enjoy it, friend - and don't forget to check your mail! :)
The Special Barnstar. I wanted to thank you for the amount of work you have done in the mainspace. You have done an impressive amount of work, both in quality and quantity. Again, thank you. :)
Acalamari 01:50, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
The Holocaust Memorial Star. To SlimVirgin, for your tireless and selfless dedication and effort in greatly improving
the Holocaust and related entries, I thank you for all of us, and hereby award you the Holocaust Memorial Star.
Those who cannot remember the past...Crum375 18:28, 6 May 2007 (UTC)
The Society Barnstar. Awarded for your nuanced and balanced dissemination of information regarding animal rights activism in human society. Specifically inspired by a superb re-write of the
Animal Liberation Front article.
Rockpocket 17:59, 12 April 2007 (UTC)
I present this strawberry
ice cream to SlimVirgin for her fantastic work in bringing articles into line with the
BLP policy, and for her willingness to help new users.
ElinorD 21:26, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Barnstar of Diligence. For your dedication and perseverance in accomplishing what no one thought possible: making our core content policies succinct, easy to understand and consistent with each other.
≈ jossi ≈(talk) 00:07, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
This fist of respect goes to SV for caring in 2006 about the writing. Happy New Year! --
qp10qp.
Defender of the Wiki. For continuing to defend the project against self-promoters and charlatans, and incurring great wiki-stress in the process, I award you this barnstar.
Briangotts(Talk)(Contrib) 03:43, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
A posse ad esse, a verbis ad verbera: for your ability to
cut throughit. --
Docg 17:35, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
Original Barnstar. Congratulations on your Great Idea to combine several similar policies into one policy. This is a long over-due step. I hope it succeeds and then maybe you can move onto others! I appreciate your hard work and boldness in proposing this.
Johntex\talk 00:20, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
Goldenwiki Award. Congratulations upon
Rudolf Vrba becoming a featured article, you have worked on it for months with amazing diligence, intelligence and above all superlative research and wide backround reading. In honor of all your efforts and in recognition of your contributions to worldwide scholarship that this article will now reflect it is my honor to present you with this
Goldenwiki award. Mazel Tov !
IZAK 08:18, 11 September 2006 (UTC)
Defender of the Wiki. Awarded to SlimVirgin for her defense of
Justice on Wikipedia.
IZAK 06:34, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
Awarded to SlimVirgin for her
Wisdom in this regard.
IZAK 06:34, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
Awarded to SlimVirgin for her
ValorIZAK 06:34, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
Barnstar of Diligence. For demonstrating calmness, resolve, and dedication to editorial excellence in the face of controversy and abuse, I, Xoloz, award SlimVirgin this well-deserved Barnstar of Diligence.
Xoloz 20:07, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
Original Barnstar. For your laudable concern for good editing and sourcing and your tireless efforts toward the same I award you the Original Barnstar--
Drboisclair 19:21, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
Tireless Contributor Barnstar. On the occasion of her 30,000th edit, a Tireless Contributor Barnstar for SlimVirgin, who has still managed to keep her sense of humor in the face of the unceasing onslaught...
Jayjg (talk) 17:39, 2 May 2006 (UTC)
Original Barnstar. For your patience, kindness and decency, your help with difficult pages, and above all your much valued friendship, I'd like to give you this barnstar.
Grace Note 06:26, 3 March 2006 (UTC)
Original Barnstar. A barnstar for the ideal Wikipedian. Thanks for all your good work. You don't know how appreciated you are.
[[Sam Korn]] 12:40, 9 January 2006 (UTC)
Resilient Barnstar. Thank you for defending my name in the recent spat of
User:Lulu of the Lotus-Eaters's 3RR block. I appreciate the time and effort that you spent discussing items with that user, and the calm demeanor that you (virtually...) expressed. So, here's the Resilient Barnstar for you! Thanks a lot,
User:Bratsche
Tightrope Award. You are hereby presented with your own unique Tightrope Award, which represents the amazing Charles Blondin carrying Jimbo Wales safely across the Niagara Falls. Think of it as an early prototype of editors like you carrying Wikipedia on their shoulders!
Bishonen 21:42, 27 August 2005 (UTC)
The Sandwich of Diligence. Awarded for Unswerving Strength and Tenacity. This is a special award created for fighting vandalism on my user pages. Wear it with pride, brave Wiki-warrior!
Hamster Sandwich 01:20, 26 August 2005(UTC)
For dealing kindly but firmly with Gabriel/Gavin, I think you deserve this (repeated) award. N (
t/
c) 21:15, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
Barnstar of Diligence. A Barnstar of Diligence to you as ... your work is diligent and invaluable to Wikipedia.
D. J. Bracey(talk) 01:37, 18 August 2005 (UTC)
What a champ! I hereby award you this wifflebat award for your amazing patience and hard work and perseverance in helping to get people, including ardent opponents, to recognize
FeloniousMonk's merits as an admin candidate.
TomerTALK 06:28, August 11, 2005 (UTC)
Wow, I keep running into your great edits all over the place. You are quite simply among the finest Defenders of the Wiki we have ever had ... I hereby award you the Cool as a Cucumber Award, for remaining cool when the situation gets hot ...
func(talk) 3 July 2005 17:04 (UTC)
Glowing Barnstar. For working around the clock to block vandals, I hereby award you the "Glowing Barnstar". Keep up the good work.
Anonymous editor June 29, 2005 18:26 (UTC)
Defender of the Wiki. For your hard work in keeping
LaRouche movement propaganda out of Wikipedia, I hereby award you the ancient Defender of the Wiki barnstar.
Willmcw, 17 Feb 2005