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The ''RickK Barnstar'' (formerly the ''Anti-Vandalism Barnstar'') may be awarded those who show great contributions to protecting and reverting attacks of [[WP:VIP|vandalism]] on [[Wikipedia]]. |
The ''RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar'' (formerly the ''Anti-Vandalism Barnstar'') may be awarded those who show great contributions to protecting and reverting attacks of [[WP:VIP|vandalism]] on [[Wikipedia]]. |
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This award was introduced on [[February 27]], [[2005]] by [[User:Brian0918|brian0918]], and was designed by [[User:Deathphoenix|Deathphoenix]]. This award was renamed on [[July 24]], [[2005]] in appreciation of the efforts of former Wikipedian [[User:RickK|RickK]] in fighting vandalism. |
This award was introduced on [[February 27]], [[2005]] by [[User:Brian0918|brian0918]], and was designed by [[User:Deathphoenix|Deathphoenix]]. This award was renamed on [[July 24]], [[2005]] in appreciation of the efforts of former Wikipedian [[User:RickK|RickK]] in fighting vandalism. |
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It is the custom to reward Wikipedia contributors for hard work and due diligence by awarding them barnstars. To give the award to someone, just place the image on their talk page, and say why you've given it. Don't hesitate: be bold!
The concept of the barnstar as a Wiki award was created by SunirShah on MeatballWiki. The concept has since been imported into Wikipedia, and has been awarded numerous times since its introduction in February 2004. Since that time, the concept of the barnstar has become ingrained into the Wikipedia culture.
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The following are the barnstars and awards currently in use, in order of creation. If you have any ideas regarding additions to, changes to, or removals from the barnstars on this list, feel free to list it on Wikipedia:Barnstar and award proposals!
Barnstars
General barnstars
The Original Barnstar
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The Editor's Barnstar
Occasionally known as the Deletionists' Barnstar. Sometimes, text removal is the most effective editing. This barnstar is awarded to individuals that display particularly fine deletions, omissions, reductions, reversions, blocks, bans, and other removals.
This barnstar was introduced by Guanaco on June 18, 2004.
The Working Man's Barnstar
The Working Man's Barnstar may be awarded to those who work tirelessly and endlessly on the more laborious or repetitive of Wikipedia tasks.
This barnstar was introduced by Blankfaze on July 6, 2004.
The Minor Barnstar
Minor edits are often-overlooked, but essential, contributions to the Wikipedia. The Minor Barnstar is awarded for making minor edits of the utmost quality.
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar may be awarded to those that show a pattern of going the extra mile to be nice, without being asked.
This barnstar was introduced by TheCustomOfLife on August 2, 2004.
The Barnstar of Diligence
The Barnstar of Diligence may be awarded in recognition of a combination of extraordinary scrutiny, precision and community service.
This barnstar was introduced by Pedant on August 13, 2004. The design was touched up by Wapcaplet by the request of Neutrality.
The Surreal Barnstar
The Surreal Barnstar may be awarded to any Wikipedian who adds "special flavor" to the community by acting as a sort of wildcard.
This barnstar was introduced by Merovingian on August 142004.
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar may be awarded to especially tireless Wikipedians that contribute an especially large body of work without sacrificing quality.
This barnstar was introduced by Trainspotter on October 262004.
The Photographer's Barnstar
The Photographer's Barnstar is awarded to those individuals who tirelessly improve the Wikipedia with their photographic skills and contributions.
This barnstar was introduced by Grunt on November 272004.
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
The Defender of the Wiki may be awarded to those who have gone above and beyond to prevent Wikipedia from being used for fraudulent purposes. It was created after the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, when a fraudulent charity tried to take advantage of the widespread media coverage of the article.
This barnstar was introduced by Alkivar on January 8,2005.
The Barnstar of Good Humor
The Barnstar of Good Humor may be awarded to particularly light-spirited Wikipedians who, by their unshakably good humor, consistently and reliably lighten the mood, defuse conflicts, and make the Wikipedia a generally better place to be.
This award was introduced on February 282005, and was designed by Deathphoenix and Redux.
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar (formerly the Anti-Vandalism Barnstar) may be awarded those who show great contributions to protecting and reverting attacks of vandalism on Wikipedia.
This award was introduced on February 27, 2005 by brian0918, and was designed by Deathphoenix. This award was renamed on July 24, 2005 in appreciation of the efforts of former Wikipedian RickK in fighting vandalism.
The Resilient Barnstar
The Resilient Barnstar may be given to any editor who learns and improves from criticisms, never lets mistakes or blunders impede their growth as Wikipedians, or has the ability to recover/finish with a smile.
This award was introduced on April 26, 2005 by Sango123.
The Barnstar of National Merit
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Category barnstars
The following barnstars are awarded in recognition of excellent contributions that fall into one of the following seven major categories listed on the Main Page. The categories are listed below, along with several examples of some of the subtopics that are associated with each.
- Culture – Art, literature, music, philosophy, religion
- Geography – Geography, "nation" articles
- History – Archaeology, history
- Daily Life – Education, food & drink, language, sports & games
- Science and Mathematics – The "hard" sciences: Biology, geology, medicine, mathematics, medicine, minerology, physics
- Society – Economics, government & politics, law, media, royalty & nobility, war
- Technology – Technology, transportation
The Barnstar of High Culture
Category: Culture (art, literature, music, philosophy, religion)
The Barnstar of High Culture may be awarded to an editor who makes particularly fine culture-related contributions.
This award was introduced on March 232005 by brian0918 and ClockworkSoul, and was designed by AllyUnion and brian0918.
The Epic Barnstar
Category: History (archaeology, history)
The Epic Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who makes particularly fine History-related contributions.
This award was introduced on April 152005 by brian0918 and ClockworkSoul, and was designed by ClockworkSoul.
The E=MC2 Barnstar
Category: Science and Mathematics ("Hard" sciences, biology, geology, mathematics, medicine, minerology, physics)
The E=MC2 Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who makes particularly fine contributions regarding science or mathematics-related topics
This award was introduced on April 22, 2005 by brian0918 and ClockworkSoul.
The Society Barnstar
Category: Society (Economics, government & politics, law, media, royalty & nobility, war)
The Society Barnstar is intended for those whose work advance the general understanding of any given society one may attain by consulting Wikipedia.
This award was introduced on March 23, 2005 by Clockworksoul, and was designed by grm_wnr.
The Technology Barnstar
Category: Technology (Technology, transportation)
The Technology Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who makes particularly fine Technology-related contributions.
This award was introduced on March 3, 2005 by brian0918 and ClockworkSoul, and was designed by brian0918.
The Barnstar of Life
Category: Life (education, food & drink, language, sports & games)
The Barnstar of Life may be awarded to an editor who makes particularly fine Life-related contributions.
This award was introduced on March 17, 2005 by brian0918 and ClockworkSoul, and was designed by Sango123.
Topical barnstars
The Running Man Barnstar
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The Oddball Barnstar
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The Spoken Barnstar
Category: Spoken articles. See WP:SPOKEN
The Spoken Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who makes outstanding contributions in the form of spoken articles for Wikipedia. Outstanding contributions may include: recording ten good articles, recording three featured articles, or doing an incredibly good job of recording one long, complex, excellent, featured article despite all odds.
This award was introduced on June 28, 2005 by Chameleon.
Other awards
In addition to barnstars, there are several other awards as well. While barnstars are generally reserved for a long-standing pattern of excellence, the following awards are more often given to honor specific actions or events.
The WikiMedal for Janitorial Services
The WikiMedal for Janitorial Services is a medal with which to reward those doing good janitorial work.
This award was introduced by Topbanana on June 162004.
WikiThanks
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The WikiThanks may be awarded as a way to say thank you to other Wikipedians.
This award was introduced by MattTM on September 92004. The original image was created by Anthere.
The Cool as a Cucumber Award
The Cool as a Cucumber Award is awarded to a Wikipedian that remains cool when the situation gets hot.
This award was introduced by Theresa knott and Func on September 152004
The Exceptional Newcomer Award
The Exceptional Newcomer Award may be awarded to newcomers who display exceptional enthusiasm, skill, and boldness beyond their experience.
This award was introduced by ClockworkSoul on November 72004.
The Atlas Award
The Atlas Award For Raking the Sandbox Clean may be awarded to those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in fishing disgusting and unwanted items from the Wikipedia sandbox. "The sandbox is not a litterbox"
This award was introduced by Pedant on November 92004.
Wiki Wiffle Bat
The Wiki Wiffle Bat is an award given to those who have shown exceptional skill in the area(s) of logic, rationality, dispute resolution/mediation, and a general attitude that betters Wikipedia as a whole, particularly in the face of flames and general animosity. The Bat itself is intended to represent the furor with which recipients of the award attempt to beat logic into even the thickest of skulls.
This award was introduced by Reene on November 29,2004.
The Featured Article Medal
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