KidzSearch Encyclopedia:Barnstars
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Remember, any user can give out Barnstars! You do not have to be an administrator! |
It is the custom to reward Wikipedia contributors for hard work and energy by giving them barnstars. To give the award to someone, just place the image on their talk page, and say why you have given it to them. Do not hesitate: be bold!
The idea of using the barnstar as a Wiki award was created by SunirShah on MeatballWiki. The the actual symbol used for this is not a barnstar at all. It shows a kind of washer used in together with a tie rod. Barnstars were first used on the Wikipedia in December 2003. Since then, the idea has become a part of the Wikipedia culture. These awards are part of the Kindness Campaign and are meant to promote civility and WikiLove. They are a form of warm fuzzy: they are free to give and bring joy to the person who gets one.
When giving a barnstar, remember to provide relevant and polite text as to why you are awarding it. The following are some of the barnstars and awards currently in use. If you don't feel any of these covers the topics you are concerned with, you can always design your own award (using these examples, if you like).
Barnstars
General Barnstars
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The Simple Barnstar
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Barnstars of National Merit
There are too many Barnstars of National Merit to list here! Please visit Wikipedia:Barnstars/Barnstar of National Merit.
Category Barnstars
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Topical Barnstars
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