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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)
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)
Strongly Support We need one of these. I'll back it to the end -- Sam 1123 21:50, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
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)
Like most things on Wikipedia, the discussion is left to mature until some sort of consensus is reached, or the discussion just dies, and at that point the Barnstar is either accepted or rejected by one person who is bold enough to make the decision that it should stay or go. This person normally has quite a bit of experience in these sorts of matters, but obviously, it can be anybody and, like anything else, it can be contested or reverted. I don't think that a consensus has been reached yet, so this debate isn't over, as far as I see. Now, a few people are opposed to the name or the image, but a few are also in support. Is there anyway parties from either side would be willing to compromise? Smomo 23:06, 1 April 2007 (UTC)
I'm still trying to find the time to design an alternative (I've got this greate idea called the "Congresional Barnstar Resolution" that I'm mulling over). Life is keeping me busy. Cleeves, I understand your concern, but please be aware that many of us who are in favor of this award feel that, if anything... we are actually honoring our soldiers with it. Yes... I know you vehemetly disagree, but I hope you can at least beleive in our intentions. I will either come up with something new and/or archive this discussion within the next few weeks.-- Dr who1975 19:32, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
Oppose because of the comparisons to the medal of honor. There has to be some better alternative than this people. Aaron Bowen 06:48, 19 April 2007 (UTC)
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)
File:Barnstarman.jpg Pengwiin 22:55, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
File: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)
The Wizard Shazam Barnstar | ||
For accomplishments as a mentor to a new Wikipedian. |
ClaudeReigns 19:37, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
I agree with dr who1975. I only knew that cause I'm obsessed with old comics. It is a pretty wierd name. Pengwiin / talk
I hear what everyone is saying. Yes, it's an incredibly obscure comic reference. I still stand behind the function of the award, that there should be praise for good mentoring, as an opposite corollary for WP:BITE. ClaudeReigns 19:47, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
I thought this was a good idea becuase there aren't any barnstars like this around. Its purpose is to thank Wikipedians who put much time and effort into expanding stubs.
Thekittybomb 02:21, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
I like the idea of this barnstar. Crested Penguin 06:21, 1 April 2007 (UTC)
Designed and introduced by Aboutmovies to spread the wikilove around our active project, encourage our members and help the project grow. It's got the gold guy from the top of our capitol, it's original, it's shiny, it looks good, and it should be made official. Katr67 06:25, 3 April 2007 (UTC)
Comment I should think that if you're worthy of being awarded the barnstar, you will know what the image is. Not to be insular and isolationist, but does the image need to please anybody outside the project? Like AM said, any added text will show what the award is for. The gold guy is a pioneer, he's holding an axe (symbolic of logging), schoolchildren save their pennies to get him regilded every so often (how symbolic of the wiki and how everyone pitching in a little creates a great thing--cheesy, but true), and I think that's about a good compromise solution as a symbol of the state as any (the pioneer heritage meme is quite prevalent here), except for the fact it leaves out the Native American people, but that's a whole other can of worms. I think it also makes sense because it's in our capital, and that is where everything comes together here, at least in terms of legislation that affects the whole state. An image of a forest would leave out much of the eastern half of the state. As my pals at WPOR know, I'm a stickler for consistency, but I don't know why our image has to conform to everyone else's idea of what an image should be. That seems pretty boring. We're known for being mavericks around here. Also, I'm female and I don't see anything remotely yonic about the position of the star... Katr67 16:06, 4 April 2007 (UTC)
A barnstar for anyone thanking a person for their clever barnstar design.WikiLove is given for the hard-working people making barnstars.It should be created because you can't be properly thanked for your barnstar with an award.
Any thoughts? The Wiki Whippet (deeds) 03:10, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
Comment I can't comment on the award concept either way. However, I am having difficulty with these images for awrds that look like simple cut and paste jobs. Surely we can come up with something better.-- Dr who1975 17:05, 5 April 2007 (UTC) Oppose because perhaps people might be able to do something without receiving an award every five minutes. Sure, I've even made a few awards in my time, but I don't think that for every one I should deserve an award of my own for it. No, I don't like this idea, but good work coming up with an idea anyway. Smomo 19:05, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
A barnstar for those who work to create new articles, because creating new articles is just as important as fixing old ones. I think a good image for this would be a crossed out red star with a non crossed out blue star next to it to show that we lose a red link and gain a blue link. I hope you like the idea -- David Cat 18:16, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
of course the finished image will be much nicer than this, but i can't make it (i suck at art) D A V I D C A T
I also disagree with Smomo's comment about broadening it; creating new articles is quite broad enough to warrant a barnstar D A V I D C A T 15:31, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
WikiProject Video games has been recognizing this as their barnstar for some time. I just looked into it and this is not an official WikiProject Award. So I propose that it is listed. Greeves ( talk • contribs) 16:55, 7 April 2007 (UTC)
Wikipedia:WikiProject Classroom coordination offers guidance to educators who incorporate Wikipedia writing into classroom assignments. The WikiPen recognizes outstanding instructor or student efforts at article improvement within the context of formal class assignments. Durova Charge! 22:23, 12 April 2007 (UTC)
Comment This award is definetely going to stand out in front of others because it's not a barnstar lol. OhanaUnited 06:02, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
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 23:54, 16 April 2007 (UTC))
We in the Simpsons WikiProject have discussed having a barnstar for editors who make contributions to Simpsons-related articles and we decided to submit a proposal. It will basically be for all Simpsons editors, but will be controlled by the Simpsosn WikiProject. We think it should be an award because there is a large database of Simpsons articles on Wikipedia, and a lot of editors have worked very hard on those pages. The proposed design can be seen on the right, and I will make any requested changes to it. There are other potential designs, which can be seen here. -- Scorpion 16:12, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
Support - Nice, it's also a good idea. Ryan Got something to say? 17:59, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
Support good lookin' donut! D A V I D C A T 20:26, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
Support, it was my suggestion to have a barnstar in the first place, and Scorpion's done a great job making it. Gran 2 21:21, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
I'm not sure if a barnstar like this exists, and if it does, im sorry. I also know that this immediately seems in violation of the rule about wikilove and charity and stuff, but it is about recognising contributors who are active in removing content not suitable for wikipedia. The barnstar would be awarded to users who need recognition for their work in AFD related areas, recognising content that should not be on wikipedia and taking action, and generally taking an active stance on content not appropraite for the project and removing it. I do not have an image design, so if anyone else thinks this is a good idea, an image will have to be created. A basic idea for the design might be something that looks sort of destruction-like, or a black barnstar with big, crossed-through circle on top. I don't know; I'm open to ideas. To re-iterate, I think the barnstar is a good idea because of the amount of people out there who could be and should be recognised for their work in removing and deleting content such as vanity in biographies and nominating articles for deletion that just shouldnt be on wikipedia. Thanks, —ÅñôñÿMôús Dîššíd3nt 07:42, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
I would like to propose this as an official WikiProject Award, the Good Article Badge, meant for WikiProject Good articles to be handed out for good work/contributions etc at Wikipedia:GAC, Wikipedia:GAR, the project or to any user, non project included for great contributions to Good articles on Wikipedia. IvoShandor 11:39, 20 April 2007 (UTC)
I have completed a temporary template, I just figured use the GA symbol but if anyone has a better idea feel free to substitute a different image. User:IvoShandor/WikiProject Good articles award
User:IvoShandor/WikiProject Good articles award
Thought of in making it as a flag:
→ Aza Toth 22:24, 20 April 2007 (UTC)
Reasons:
This user helped promote Taiwanese aborigines to good article status.
-- Ling.Nut 02:23, 21 April 2007 (UTC)
(undent) Yeah... I'd feel OK about having a barnstar for a large-ish number of GAs written (I'm thinking 5? or 10?) or valiant contribs to the project... but not for 1 GA. Ling.Nut 02:41, 21 April 2007 (UTC)
I'd personally be happy with different grades to the award, maybe the barnstar for 10 GA contribs and that userbox or maybe medal-type-thing for one GA (as raising just one can mean a lot of hours put in). One possibility could be an award that is placed in a relevant section on a WikiProject's page noting group collaberation resulting in article status promotion. ŞůṜīΣĻ¹98¹ Speak 12:00, 21 April 2007 (UTC)
I dunno. I don't think it should be too complicated, that is, it shouldn't have a long checklist of possible scenarios under which the star could be awarded... but on the other hand, it should be for something more significant than a single GA. Ling.Nut 19:40, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
Further, I do support this award, I think we are long overdue a Barnstar like this, but I do not think it should be a WikiProject award. It should be a regular Barnstar, that people can give out to other users who they see have worked hard on raising many Good Articles. Smomo 22:59, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
(undent) Oi! Someone superimposed a globe over the GA Barnstar and came up with a new one! (see "Environmental barnstar" below). :-) OK, let's see if we can make something nicer... I'll try but I am far from the best at this.... Ling.Nut 16:18, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
After voting, the project chose to use . The award is for Wikipedians who contribute significantly to environment articles or the project itself. Right now, the name of the barnstar is either "Environment barnstar" or "Environmental barnstar". Suggestions on picking which name are welcome.
The description will say "The environment barnstar (or environmental barnstar) is awarded to Wikipedians who have made significantly contributions towards environment articles or Wikipedia:WikiProject Environment. OhanaUnited 02:41, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
The Bluegrass Barnstar
I award this Barnstar to [user] for their outstanding contributions for articles relating to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. |
I propose this barnstar for use as described. I think it would assist our WikiProject by encouraging users to contribute and allow users to be recognized for their contributions. The image is symbolic in that on the left side of the state, there is a horse farm, on the right side, the Louisville skyline. Also, the star itself is a blue and white gradient, the colors of the University of Kentucky. I hereby request approval for this barnstar. Steven Williamson ( HiB2Bornot2B) - talk 16:07, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Yes, it sounds dorky at first, but I think that those who take the time to read articles, find out who contributed to them and give them the credit they deserve should recieve some credit themselves. This should not be an award for giving out the most barnstars, but for giving the most due and appropriate barnstars. I don't have a graphic, but a star inside a star might be appropriate. Anyone talented with graphic design is welcome to propose an image. JoeyETS 05:17, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
That would be great, can you or someone else design the image? JoeyETS 04:06, 5 May 2007 (UTC)
This was originally requested and discussed within the Wine Project a couple of months ago. I designed it but never got round to proposing it. Without wishing to sound ungrateful, when I did receive a barnstar for my WP:WINE work it was the default Food & Drink Barnstar of Life.. pretty, but not really winey enough for me ;o). I'm proposing this because we need it there (there's lots of work to do) and to avoid future similar gift horse situations. mikaul talk 12:33, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
This may seem a bit stupid, but the Grand Theft Auto articles take a bit of work and some people tirelesly contribute to it and help deal with vandalism on these articles. There are some users who deserve a reward for their efforts and I think a barnstar or some sort of reward would be appropriate. I don't have a proposed image but a good idea would be to have it styled as a GTA Wanted Star. .:Alex:. 16:39, 30 April 2007 (UTC)
I would like to propose a new barnstar. It would be for those situations you want to award someone for a special thing, and you feel no other barnstar covers exactly that. Would it be possible? Rhanyeia 13:55, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
I don't know graphic design, so I don't know how to get a picture for my proposal. I could try if someone gave me good instructions, or is there someone around who would like the idea and make one? I believe that The Special Barnstar could be very good for some situations. It sounds different than the The Original Barnstar, which seems to be for general good work. Rhanyeia 15:12, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
I made an image, it's still incomplete because I'm not good drawing with computer. I drew part of it with my hands and scanned it. I'm not sure what is the best place to save it to get it appear here. And I would need help to correct couple of things in it. Could someone advice me please? Rhanyeia 18:41, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
Because there was left a note that this page is inactive, the conversation is here. Rhanyeia 13:28, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
This page is currently inactive and is retained for
historical reference. Either the page is no longer relevant or consensus on its purpose has become unclear. To revive discussion, seek broader input via a forum such as the village pump. |
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)
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)
Strongly Support We need one of these. I'll back it to the end -- Sam 1123 21:50, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
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)
Like most things on Wikipedia, the discussion is left to mature until some sort of consensus is reached, or the discussion just dies, and at that point the Barnstar is either accepted or rejected by one person who is bold enough to make the decision that it should stay or go. This person normally has quite a bit of experience in these sorts of matters, but obviously, it can be anybody and, like anything else, it can be contested or reverted. I don't think that a consensus has been reached yet, so this debate isn't over, as far as I see. Now, a few people are opposed to the name or the image, but a few are also in support. Is there anyway parties from either side would be willing to compromise? Smomo 23:06, 1 April 2007 (UTC)
I'm still trying to find the time to design an alternative (I've got this greate idea called the "Congresional Barnstar Resolution" that I'm mulling over). Life is keeping me busy. Cleeves, I understand your concern, but please be aware that many of us who are in favor of this award feel that, if anything... we are actually honoring our soldiers with it. Yes... I know you vehemetly disagree, but I hope you can at least beleive in our intentions. I will either come up with something new and/or archive this discussion within the next few weeks.-- Dr who1975 19:32, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
Oppose because of the comparisons to the medal of honor. There has to be some better alternative than this people. Aaron Bowen 06:48, 19 April 2007 (UTC)
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)
File:Barnstarman.jpg Pengwiin 22:55, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
File: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)
The Wizard Shazam Barnstar | ||
For accomplishments as a mentor to a new Wikipedian. |
ClaudeReigns 19:37, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
I agree with dr who1975. I only knew that cause I'm obsessed with old comics. It is a pretty wierd name. Pengwiin / talk
I hear what everyone is saying. Yes, it's an incredibly obscure comic reference. I still stand behind the function of the award, that there should be praise for good mentoring, as an opposite corollary for WP:BITE. ClaudeReigns 19:47, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
I thought this was a good idea becuase there aren't any barnstars like this around. Its purpose is to thank Wikipedians who put much time and effort into expanding stubs.
Thekittybomb 02:21, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
I like the idea of this barnstar. Crested Penguin 06:21, 1 April 2007 (UTC)
Designed and introduced by Aboutmovies to spread the wikilove around our active project, encourage our members and help the project grow. It's got the gold guy from the top of our capitol, it's original, it's shiny, it looks good, and it should be made official. Katr67 06:25, 3 April 2007 (UTC)
Comment I should think that if you're worthy of being awarded the barnstar, you will know what the image is. Not to be insular and isolationist, but does the image need to please anybody outside the project? Like AM said, any added text will show what the award is for. The gold guy is a pioneer, he's holding an axe (symbolic of logging), schoolchildren save their pennies to get him regilded every so often (how symbolic of the wiki and how everyone pitching in a little creates a great thing--cheesy, but true), and I think that's about a good compromise solution as a symbol of the state as any (the pioneer heritage meme is quite prevalent here), except for the fact it leaves out the Native American people, but that's a whole other can of worms. I think it also makes sense because it's in our capital, and that is where everything comes together here, at least in terms of legislation that affects the whole state. An image of a forest would leave out much of the eastern half of the state. As my pals at WPOR know, I'm a stickler for consistency, but I don't know why our image has to conform to everyone else's idea of what an image should be. That seems pretty boring. We're known for being mavericks around here. Also, I'm female and I don't see anything remotely yonic about the position of the star... Katr67 16:06, 4 April 2007 (UTC)
A barnstar for anyone thanking a person for their clever barnstar design.WikiLove is given for the hard-working people making barnstars.It should be created because you can't be properly thanked for your barnstar with an award.
Any thoughts? The Wiki Whippet (deeds) 03:10, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
Comment I can't comment on the award concept either way. However, I am having difficulty with these images for awrds that look like simple cut and paste jobs. Surely we can come up with something better.-- Dr who1975 17:05, 5 April 2007 (UTC) Oppose because perhaps people might be able to do something without receiving an award every five minutes. Sure, I've even made a few awards in my time, but I don't think that for every one I should deserve an award of my own for it. No, I don't like this idea, but good work coming up with an idea anyway. Smomo 19:05, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
A barnstar for those who work to create new articles, because creating new articles is just as important as fixing old ones. I think a good image for this would be a crossed out red star with a non crossed out blue star next to it to show that we lose a red link and gain a blue link. I hope you like the idea -- David Cat 18:16, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
of course the finished image will be much nicer than this, but i can't make it (i suck at art) D A V I D C A T
I also disagree with Smomo's comment about broadening it; creating new articles is quite broad enough to warrant a barnstar D A V I D C A T 15:31, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
WikiProject Video games has been recognizing this as their barnstar for some time. I just looked into it and this is not an official WikiProject Award. So I propose that it is listed. Greeves ( talk • contribs) 16:55, 7 April 2007 (UTC)
Wikipedia:WikiProject Classroom coordination offers guidance to educators who incorporate Wikipedia writing into classroom assignments. The WikiPen recognizes outstanding instructor or student efforts at article improvement within the context of formal class assignments. Durova Charge! 22:23, 12 April 2007 (UTC)
Comment This award is definetely going to stand out in front of others because it's not a barnstar lol. OhanaUnited 06:02, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
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 23:54, 16 April 2007 (UTC))
We in the Simpsons WikiProject have discussed having a barnstar for editors who make contributions to Simpsons-related articles and we decided to submit a proposal. It will basically be for all Simpsons editors, but will be controlled by the Simpsosn WikiProject. We think it should be an award because there is a large database of Simpsons articles on Wikipedia, and a lot of editors have worked very hard on those pages. The proposed design can be seen on the right, and I will make any requested changes to it. There are other potential designs, which can be seen here. -- Scorpion 16:12, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
Support - Nice, it's also a good idea. Ryan Got something to say? 17:59, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
Support good lookin' donut! D A V I D C A T 20:26, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
Support, it was my suggestion to have a barnstar in the first place, and Scorpion's done a great job making it. Gran 2 21:21, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
I'm not sure if a barnstar like this exists, and if it does, im sorry. I also know that this immediately seems in violation of the rule about wikilove and charity and stuff, but it is about recognising contributors who are active in removing content not suitable for wikipedia. The barnstar would be awarded to users who need recognition for their work in AFD related areas, recognising content that should not be on wikipedia and taking action, and generally taking an active stance on content not appropraite for the project and removing it. I do not have an image design, so if anyone else thinks this is a good idea, an image will have to be created. A basic idea for the design might be something that looks sort of destruction-like, or a black barnstar with big, crossed-through circle on top. I don't know; I'm open to ideas. To re-iterate, I think the barnstar is a good idea because of the amount of people out there who could be and should be recognised for their work in removing and deleting content such as vanity in biographies and nominating articles for deletion that just shouldnt be on wikipedia. Thanks, —ÅñôñÿMôús Dîššíd3nt 07:42, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
I would like to propose this as an official WikiProject Award, the Good Article Badge, meant for WikiProject Good articles to be handed out for good work/contributions etc at Wikipedia:GAC, Wikipedia:GAR, the project or to any user, non project included for great contributions to Good articles on Wikipedia. IvoShandor 11:39, 20 April 2007 (UTC)
I have completed a temporary template, I just figured use the GA symbol but if anyone has a better idea feel free to substitute a different image. User:IvoShandor/WikiProject Good articles award
User:IvoShandor/WikiProject Good articles award
Thought of in making it as a flag:
→ Aza Toth 22:24, 20 April 2007 (UTC)
Reasons:
This user helped promote Taiwanese aborigines to good article status.
-- Ling.Nut 02:23, 21 April 2007 (UTC)
(undent) Yeah... I'd feel OK about having a barnstar for a large-ish number of GAs written (I'm thinking 5? or 10?) or valiant contribs to the project... but not for 1 GA. Ling.Nut 02:41, 21 April 2007 (UTC)
I'd personally be happy with different grades to the award, maybe the barnstar for 10 GA contribs and that userbox or maybe medal-type-thing for one GA (as raising just one can mean a lot of hours put in). One possibility could be an award that is placed in a relevant section on a WikiProject's page noting group collaberation resulting in article status promotion. ŞůṜīΣĻ¹98¹ Speak 12:00, 21 April 2007 (UTC)
I dunno. I don't think it should be too complicated, that is, it shouldn't have a long checklist of possible scenarios under which the star could be awarded... but on the other hand, it should be for something more significant than a single GA. Ling.Nut 19:40, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
Further, I do support this award, I think we are long overdue a Barnstar like this, but I do not think it should be a WikiProject award. It should be a regular Barnstar, that people can give out to other users who they see have worked hard on raising many Good Articles. Smomo 22:59, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
(undent) Oi! Someone superimposed a globe over the GA Barnstar and came up with a new one! (see "Environmental barnstar" below). :-) OK, let's see if we can make something nicer... I'll try but I am far from the best at this.... Ling.Nut 16:18, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
After voting, the project chose to use . The award is for Wikipedians who contribute significantly to environment articles or the project itself. Right now, the name of the barnstar is either "Environment barnstar" or "Environmental barnstar". Suggestions on picking which name are welcome.
The description will say "The environment barnstar (or environmental barnstar) is awarded to Wikipedians who have made significantly contributions towards environment articles or Wikipedia:WikiProject Environment. OhanaUnited 02:41, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
The Bluegrass Barnstar
I award this Barnstar to [user] for their outstanding contributions for articles relating to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. |
I propose this barnstar for use as described. I think it would assist our WikiProject by encouraging users to contribute and allow users to be recognized for their contributions. The image is symbolic in that on the left side of the state, there is a horse farm, on the right side, the Louisville skyline. Also, the star itself is a blue and white gradient, the colors of the University of Kentucky. I hereby request approval for this barnstar. Steven Williamson ( HiB2Bornot2B) - talk 16:07, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Yes, it sounds dorky at first, but I think that those who take the time to read articles, find out who contributed to them and give them the credit they deserve should recieve some credit themselves. This should not be an award for giving out the most barnstars, but for giving the most due and appropriate barnstars. I don't have a graphic, but a star inside a star might be appropriate. Anyone talented with graphic design is welcome to propose an image. JoeyETS 05:17, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
That would be great, can you or someone else design the image? JoeyETS 04:06, 5 May 2007 (UTC)
This was originally requested and discussed within the Wine Project a couple of months ago. I designed it but never got round to proposing it. Without wishing to sound ungrateful, when I did receive a barnstar for my WP:WINE work it was the default Food & Drink Barnstar of Life.. pretty, but not really winey enough for me ;o). I'm proposing this because we need it there (there's lots of work to do) and to avoid future similar gift horse situations. mikaul talk 12:33, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
This may seem a bit stupid, but the Grand Theft Auto articles take a bit of work and some people tirelesly contribute to it and help deal with vandalism on these articles. There are some users who deserve a reward for their efforts and I think a barnstar or some sort of reward would be appropriate. I don't have a proposed image but a good idea would be to have it styled as a GTA Wanted Star. .:Alex:. 16:39, 30 April 2007 (UTC)
I would like to propose a new barnstar. It would be for those situations you want to award someone for a special thing, and you feel no other barnstar covers exactly that. Would it be possible? Rhanyeia 13:55, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
I don't know graphic design, so I don't know how to get a picture for my proposal. I could try if someone gave me good instructions, or is there someone around who would like the idea and make one? I believe that The Special Barnstar could be very good for some situations. It sounds different than the The Original Barnstar, which seems to be for general good work. Rhanyeia 15:12, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
I made an image, it's still incomplete because I'm not good drawing with computer. I drew part of it with my hands and scanned it. I'm not sure what is the best place to save it to get it appear here. And I would need help to correct couple of things in it. Could someone advice me please? Rhanyeia 18:41, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
Because there was left a note that this page is inactive, the conversation is here. Rhanyeia 13:28, 13 May 2007 (UTC)