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Islamic Wikiproject Award

See: Misplaced Pages:Barnstar and award proposals/New Proposals/Islamic Awards

Religion Wikiproject Award

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• I've just added this image as the possible Religion Wikiproject Award. You are welcome to add or suggest other versions. Please state whether you support the idea for the award and then state if you support the suggested image, and if not, you may suggest another possible version for the award.--JuanMuslim 00:10, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
• It's just struck me that perhaps a barnstar just for Islam is a bit narrow. How about a barnstar which encompasses all religions and faith systems. It will also prevent the glut of "How come Islam gets a barnstar and such-and-suchism doesn't?" copycat barnstars on creation, and sidesteps the mosque/crescent issue. smurrayinchester 09:04, 19 August 2006 (UTC)
• ehhh, religion is already covered under general barnstars. I think the more specific ones should be generated as there is interest. --evrik 12:59, 19 August 2006 (UTC)
  • Well, there's already a consensus for the Islamic Barnstar Award. Some editors disagree about the image to use. --JuanMuslim 03:38, 21 August 2006 (UTC)
    • The Islamic Barnstar is exceptionally well designed and visually pleasing. I'd hate to see it changed... If anyone is concerned about the lack of Christian, Judaic, Hindu, etc. barnstars then an incentive exists for someone to create one! There are clearly people here with a great deal of graphic design talent. The wa to solve this problem is to add more - not dilute the existing one. --AStanhope 02:36, 22 August 2006 (UTC)
• There is already one used for Christianity-rleated articles. --evrik 18:34, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

Per JuanMuslim above --- Already consensus for an Islamic Barnstar, don't think that's even at issue. BYT 09:55, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

• There are always the Template:The Society Barnstar for Category:Society and Template:The Barnstar of High Culture for Category:Culture. --evrik 18:34, 22 August 2006 (UTC)
• Strong Support. I support the idea for a WikiProject Religion Award so that people of every religion can receive an award for their contribution to religion-related articles, especially because Wikipedians are not all Muslims, Christians, or Jews.--JuanMuslim 23:53, 7 September 2006 (UTC)
• Perhaps, but that's a darn ugly image. --evrik 14:28, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
  • Agreed! LoL. Hopefully, other people will propose other versions. --JuanMuslim 15:42, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
• Weak Oppose Couldnt you make it looks nicer, it looks like someone was sick on a barnstar. Philc _TC 14:16, 11 September 2006 (UTC)
• Comment Everyone who votes here at the Barnstar and awards proposals page assumes it's like voting for articles or images for deletion, you know, vote support or oppose and move on. Right now the vote is whether or not to have this particular Wikiproject award rather than approving a particular image. Unfortunately, this Barnstar and award proposals page can be very confusing in that regard.--JuanMuslim 01:59, 13 September 2006 (UTC)
• Support, looks nice, although I expect some may raise issues on how the 9 symbols were selected, and critique it for making some equal (or first), not including others. To avoid this I'd suggest we allow several images, and if people want to reorder the symbols or exchange them for others, let them do so.-- _{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus | talk}  17:35, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

Judaism Wikiproject Award

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• If we do a Judaic award, how about a barnstar shaped like a Star of David? --Gray Porpoise 20:43, 22 August 2006 (UTC)
  • You should first consult with the WikiProject that will be associated with the award. One problem with this current system is the lack of collaboration with the various WikiProjects. --JuanMuslim 15:46, 24 August 2006 (UTC)
• There is some discussion of a six-pointed star on their discussion page. --evrik 17:19, 24 August 2006 (UTC)
• Strong Support. I support the idea for such an award. Perhaps, other versions of the award will be suggested.--JuanMuslim 23:22, 7 September 2006 (UTC)
• I think we should encourage the community to develop their award, if they want it. --evrik 14:43, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
• I dont think its appropriate, not only is it potentially offensive to non-Jews, the Star of David has only recently been attributed to David - it used to be thought of as belonging to Solomon, and originated in medieval Grimoires, e.g. the Lesser Key of Solomon. Something more Jewish, and less devisive would be a menorah. --User talk:FDuffy 14:45, 9 September 2006 (UTC)
• I think the menorah overwhelms the star and isn't that well integrated. --evrik 04:29, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
• How about the Ten Commandments in image six: ? IZAK 07:58, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
  • The Ten Commandments are too ambiguous really: Judaism, Christianity and Islam all feature them. A star of David is better as that is uniquely Jewish. smurrayinchester 10:53, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
    • Smurray: By the same token, the five-pointed star is both a communist symbol (in red) and is on the US flag (in white) 50 times so it's not suited for Judaism at all, and the six-pointed star can be found on dollar bills and the Great Seal of the United States and it's used by the Mormons (see other choices in hexagram), so nothing is unique. It is Judaism, and Judaism alone, that gave the world the Ten Commandments, so there is nothing to be shamed of, especially with Hebrew lettering on it. IZAK 23:05, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
    • The star of David isn't uniquely Jewish; it first appears in mediaeval Christian grimoires. --User talk:FDuffy 19:02, 16 September 2006 (UTC)
• I've created an adaptation of the Menorah idea, where the barnstar IS the menorah. smurrayinchester 11:19, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
• I don't see alot of support for the idea from the wikiproject. --evrik 14:59, 12 September 2006 (UTC)
• Images 5 and 7 are great ideas. I think I'll go for 7 but if 5 gets voted by most, don't consider me oppose. Michaelas10 17:14, 12 September 2006 (UTC)
  • 7 is nice, but a bit vague - some candles on a star - could be WikiProject:BirthdayCakes. 5 is overwhelmed by the barnstar/menorah. What about 5 menorah's arranged like the barnstar - with the flames at the centre? --User talk:FDuffy 19:04, 16 September 2006 (UTC)

    Ive uploaded two examples of this - image 8 and 9, more proof of concept than final design - if someone knows how to clean them up/make them transparent, feel free. --User talk:FDuffy 20:40, 16 September 2006 (UTC)

• Could Image 3 be cleaned up a little? —$ΡЯΙNGεrαgђ (-¢|ε|Ŀ|T|♫-) 03:06, 15 September 2006 (UTC)
• I cleaned it up. --JuanMuslim 05:56, 17 September 2006 (UTC)
• Image three looks real nice --T-rex 16:46, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

• I think #3 or #8 are the best two. --evrik 22:17, 17 September 2006 (UTC)
• Tentative support, #3 or #5 get my vote.-- _{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus | talk}  17:34, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

Christianity Personal Award

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Created to recognize those editors who tirelessly contribute in a genuine fashion to Christianity-related articles. —Aiden 04:43, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

• Propose and support. —Aiden 04:43, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

• Doesn't look anything like a barnstar. Michaelas10 12:07, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

The Saint's Star Award, created for use by all in recognizing individuals who can be described no other way than as saints of this community. This award is also used by the Saints WikiProject, WikiProject Catholicism, and WikiProject Christianity. Created for saints of the Catholic Church of Misplaced Pages by Essjay.

• Oppose as a topical award, barnstar, or WikiPorject Award. There already is an award. --evrik 18:44, 7 September 2006 (UTC)
• Support. The award doesn't exist as a personal user award (PUA). Also, I support image 2.--JuanMuslim 23:18, 7 September 2006 (UTC)
• Mild Oppose per MIchaelas10, doesn't look like a barnstar --SeanMcG 02:05, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
  • If you look at the PUA page, you will see that many awards don't look like 'barnstars.' Also, right now the vote is whether or not to have this particular PUA rather than approving a particular image. Unfortunately, this Barnstar and award proposals page can be very confusing in that regard. --JuanMuslim 03:17, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
• PUA's dopn't need consensus or approval by the community. Anyone can post anything they want on that page, which is why it's an eclectic group. --evrik 14:33, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
• This entire process is confusing. I mean even the current introduction to this page is a bit misleading because it leads one to believe PUA's must be voted on. Barnstar and Award Proposals (BAP) is where Wikipedians offer and discuss ideas regarding the "standard" Barnstars, Wikiproject awards, Other Related Awards and Personal User Awards, which may include, but are not limited to: creation of a new barnstar, altering or changing an existing barnstar or award, or delisting an award entirely.
• While there is no set policy, I brought the award here first because I'd like to see community approval before attempting to use it. To Juan: I was trying to figure out a way to incorporate a barnstar, but was unable to find anything that looked good. I think you may be on to something with your edit, but I think it might need a little word. Specifically, I'm not sure I like the wax-effect on the Cross. —Aiden 04:02, 9 September 2006 (UTC)
  • And, what about the size and placement of the star and cross and fish? And colors? --JuanMuslim 06:08, 9 September 2006 (UTC)
• Anyone can make a PUA, but since there is already a Christian-related award, don't you think you are reinventing the wheel?--evrik 01:40, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
  • I think the problem some Christians may have with the Saint's Star Award is that the award is more on the side of Catholicism with its reverence of Saints and all. Some Christians may also not like the Saint's Star Award because it doesn't include a cross.--JuanMuslim 03:12, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
• Tentative support, but get better images first.-- _{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus | talk}  17:33, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
• The first proposal isn't at all bad, but it doesn't incorporate the barnstar motif in itself. Would it be possible to superimpose the red cross over the barnstar itself? If not, I could certainly go with image 1. The second image with the separate barnstar looks like the barnstar were just included to have a barnstar there. Badbilltucker 14:48, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
• There is already a Christian Star ... I think we should add the first image to the PUA and be done with it. No new images are necessary. --evrik 01:57, 23 September 2006 (UTC)

All-seeing eye barnstar

Here is a barnstar I created, for RC patrollers who tirelessly monitor the edits made to Misplaced Pages. Scienceman123 talk 03:00, 11 September 2006 (UTC)

Try to make the background transparent. Otherwise, it's fine!--Ed 03:17, 11 September 2006 (UTC)

Done! Scienceman123 talk 21:59, 11 September 2006 (UTC)

• Oppose We already have:

Image:Barnstar2.png - 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.

Image:Barnstar3.png - The Barnstar of Diligence may be awarded in recognition of a combination of extraordinary scrutiny, precision and community service.

--evrik 14:45, 12 September 2006 (UTC)

• • Oppose Yea, evrik's right. We need to find a better use for this, or we can't use this at all--Ed 23:39, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

Ok, any ideas? Scienceman123 talk 00:48, 15 September 2006 (UTC)

• Support. This doesn't mean exactly the same thing as the Barnstars2 & 3. They both talk about editing articles, but this one is about editing articles and Recent Changes. —$ΡЯΙNGεrαgђ (-¢|ε|Ŀ|T|♫-) 03:01, 15 September 2006 (UTC)
• Oppose. Recent Patrol should be added to 'The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar', this may be added as a possible second image, but not as a new Barnstar. We have to many Barnstars, and we really need rules as discussed here before we create many more.-- _{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus | talk}  17:29, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
• Oppose, already covered by the barnstars mentioned above. --Deathphoenix ʕ 20:23, 19 September 2006 (UTC)
• Support as PUA. --Gray Porpoise 02:00, 24 September 2006 (UTC)

Architecture Barnstar

I've created this for members of WP:ARCH and anyone else writing articles on architecture or architects.

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What do we think? --Mcginnly | Natter 15:32, 12 September 2006 (UTC)

• I like the idea. Can you tilt the image so we see more of the star? --evrik 16:56, 12 September 2006 (UTC)
  • Sure, how's that now? --Mcginnly | Natter 20:56, 12 September 2006 (UTC)
  • I like the idea, but am not completely thrilled with the design ... I will reserve judgemt until later! :-) --evrik 01:30, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
    • Later when? When the image has been edited or after your Tea?:-) I've included the original now for comparison purposes.--Mcginnly | Natter 13:58, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
      • After some other users have had a chance to comment! --evrik 14:36, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
• Support idea, oppose image it looks really ugly. The star looks more appropriate for 3D graphic designers.--Ed 23:42, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
• Support idea, oppose image also. I wonder if it could done as a blueprint? Although the Template barnstar is alread a blueprint. But no harm if they end up looking a bit similar. Herostratus 02:20, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
• I've posted edit 2.--Mcginnly
• Support idea but not as a Barnstar, I'd go with image 1 if I had to chose, perhaps few more variants would be nice?-- _{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus | talk}  17:25, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
• Support Edit2 - this is not "my" barnstar, but I absolutely adore the wodnerful idea and execution! Bravada, talk - 15:19, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

Bluegrass Barnstar

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I have created this for contributors to Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Kentucky and others who contribute significantly to Kentucky related articles. I'm open to other suggestions, but I'd really like to see our contributors get some recognition. --Lamont A Cranston 13:49, 13 September 2006 (UTC)

• • I like the concept and the name. The image could be brightened. Looks good! Stevie is the man! 14:34, 13 September 2006 (UTC)
• Slightly lighter image of the right. Looks a wee bit washed out to me, but I'm still working on it. Lamont A Cranston 22:08, 13 September 2006 (UTC)
• Here's a still lighter one (Bluegrassstar3.jpg). Lamont A Cranston 22:24, 13 September 2006 (UTC)
• I think that some version of the image is fine, but that the background should be transparent. Is there a lot of support in your WikiProject for this? --evrik 01:34, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

A transparent background is no problem. As far as interest, we have a very small Wikiproject, so I doubt there will be a flood of support. But I think that some kind of recognition really motivates people, and a Bluegrass Barnstar might just encourage a casual user to get a little more involved.Lamont A Cranston 02:07, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

• I just tossed up an image. --evrik 13:42, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

The IP award

I propose a type of award to recognise IP editors (such as a few who I know: 1, 2) who make useful contributions to our encyclopedia.

The one program I have for creating such a barnstar is horribly slow and hopelessly primitive, so I have to ask if another editor can create one according (preferably) to this design:

. . . (perhaps larger?)

This will of course be a Personal award, and I don't think I need to say that it won't be for vandals. —$ΡЯΙNGεrαgђ (-¢|ε|Ŀ|T|♫-) 19:20, 13 September 2006 (UTC)

• As a PUA, fine. As a branstar, my gut reaction is no. Actions by IP editors are already covered by all the awards. --evrik 01:36, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
  • I don't understand…? — $PЯINGεrαgђ 20:51, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
    • I rephrased my comments. --evrik 23:01, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
  • Now I see. Actually, that's what I intended it to be. Even though it would have the barnstar in it, is would actually be a Personal User Award. —$ΡЯΙNGεrαgђ (-¢|ε|Ŀ|T|♫-) 23:39, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
• Does someone want to design it? --evrik 00:12, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

• I don't really see a need for it. We don't have an award for 'non-IP editors', IP ones can receive normal awards - although considering dynamic IP and that many IP contributors are not even aware they have a talk page, I don't really think awarding IP anything is a worthwile idea; rather, convince them to register and give them a 'exeptional new user award'.-- _{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus | talk}  17:21, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
• Every so often, a proposal for a barnstar to be given to an anon user comes up, and almost all the time, we've had consensus not to do so. I can't be bothered to look for the diffs, but some of the reasons for opposing this include: IP addresses are shared by several people, anonymous users prefer to stay anonymous, anyone who wants a barnstar should register anyway, and anonymous users have no ownership over their own user or user talk pages (technically, neither to registered users, but IPs own their pages much less than registered users do). --Deathphoenix ʕ 20:22, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

The Reviewer's Award

I want to start an award to appreciate an editor's work at reviewing FACs, which is a very hard work, and often quite thankless. I propose a new award for it, called "The Reviewer's Award" (to be added under Misplaced Pages:Other awards). I have already conferred the award privately to Tony, and want it to be visible for use by everyone. I propose the following image for it:

• Original: The Reviewer's Award
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— Ambuj Saxena (talk) 16:29, 16 September 2006 (UTC)

• I would support, but I personally (no humour intended) think it may look better as a barnstar. —  $PЯINGεrαgђ  18:27, 16 September 2006 (UTC)
  • I had given it a thought, but since the award contains (and rightly so) the FA star as against the barnstar, I had no option but to call it an award, and not a barnstar. — Ambuj Saxena (talk) 19:07, 16 September 2006 (UTC)
• Alright then. Support. —  $PЯINGεrαgђ  19:11, 16 September 2006 (UTC)
• Support, you could reduce the lighting at the top of star just a bit. Michaelas10 19:40, 16 September 2006 (UTC)
  • The lighting was present in the original lens image (as part of shine of the glass lens). I have edited the image to reduce it even further, and it can be totally eliminated if you wish. I have also made the image sharper with the holder more opaque and lens more transparent. — Ambuj Saxena (talk) 20:00, 16 September 2006 (UTC)
    • Excellent. Michaelas10 20:18, 16 September 2006 (UTC)
• Support the concept, but is this an organized group of people? --evrik 00:10, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
  • If you mean the group of people who review FACs, the answer is no. Anyone can review FACs, though there are very few "FAC regulars". Even the regulars aren't an organized group. But I do not see why that should be a problem. — Ambuj Saxena (talk) 17:58, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
• Support the idea.-- _{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus | talk}  17:18, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
  • Any suggestions for the image to be used? — Ambuj Saxena (talk) 17:58, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
• Comment I have a comment creating an award for a small group of people. I like the image, and have no prblem with it as a PUA, but to place it on the other related award page, I think it needs to have broader support, or broader impact.

  

What do people think about broadening the definition of the Featured Article Medal?

I don't agree that it is about a narrow group of people. Though the number of FAC regulars is limited, this award can be given to anyone who does exceptional review of even one article. We can broaden the definition of Featured Article Medal, but I would prefer not to do it. It is quite different to review articles than adding info to articles. Also, the FAM is historically associated with the idea of being a major contributor to featured articles, which this is not. In fact, quite naturally, this would mostly be given to those who oppose an FAC because of various shortfalls in the article, and many a times, due to their exceptional review, the article may not survive the FAC. Giving the FAM in this case would be wrong as the contribution had not led to an article being a featured article. If we want, we can broaden the definition of this award to span reviews of Featured List Candidates, and Featured Portal Candidates. — Ambuj Saxena (talk) 04:45, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

• Support, no reason why this shouldn't work as an award. FAC reviewers are about as valuable as FAC editors. --Deathphoenix ʕ 20:25, 19 September 2006 (UTC)
• Support. A great idea. There definitely need to be different recognitions for a) users who do the heavy lifting to improve articles to FA candidacy and b) users who take the time to review, critique, and maybe even (heaven forbid) contribute some edits themselves to those FACs. –Outriggr § 00:43, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
• Support and disagree that the pool of people needs to be wider. If it does grow, great--in the mean time a barnstar for some often tough work is a fine idea. Marskell 22:02, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
• I like the idea, bu would like to see the scope of the award expanded. --evrik 01:52, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
  • As I said above, we can definitely include reviewers of Featured list candidates, Featured portal candidates, and Featured topic candidates. Also, reviewers in Featured article review can also be included. — Ambuj Saxena (talk) 05:06, 24 September 2006 (UTC)

India Star

• The India Star

The India Star is awarded to those who make outstanding contributions to WikiProject India and all descendant WikiProjects. Introduced by Ganeshk and designed by DaGizza.