Wikipedia:Award barnstars
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So, you are
You are working on a large project yourself, and taking your time because you know it'll take forever. Then, someone comes along and helps you.
Or you notice the creation of some article, project page, template, or something else that you think is good.
What do you do now?
Show your appreciation!
On Wikipedia,
No matter who it is from, a barnstar will make its recipient feel good. Everyone who edits Wikipedia likes their
Effects of awarding a barnstar
By awarding a barnstar, there will be several benefits for you and others:
- You may be better respected by other editors, especially the one to whom you award it
- You will help encourage others, including the recipient, to work harder to improve Wikipedia. They will feel more encouraged to live up to the badge of honor.
- You will improve the etiquette of others, including non-recipients. As others see barnstars being awarded to other editors, they will strive to do whatever earned someone else a barnstar.
- You will spread the word that barnstars exist. Many people would award them in various situations if only they knew the concept existed.
- You never know. What goes around comes around. If you get into the habit of awarding barnstars to others when appropriate, you may sometimes receive them from others in the future.
Keep editing, either with or without
A barnstar may motivate you to live up to its name. However, even without one, you should keep editing and do what is right. You may receive one someday. Then again, you may not. Either way, do what is right. Like how
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Notes
- ^ See observation No.60 for full quotation