If you stick around for a while, these things tend to pile up. The longer I'm here, though, the less I value them, but I remember the thrill of my first few barnstars. I think that awards are crucial for newbies and can be instrumental in retaining editors. I list them here because it proves that if I can get this kind of recognition from my peers, so can anyone. We all like to be appreciated.
2008
Roses from Dorothy | ||
Dorothy the Dinosaur (and I) are truly impressed that you got The Wiggles up to FA quality. You were darn persistent and did a great job!Balloonman (talk) 04:20, 25 May 2008 (UTC) |
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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar | |
For battling four FACs to get The Wiggles to featured status. You should be very proud. :)PeterSymonds (talk) 18:28, 6 June 2008 (UTC) |
2009
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The Writer's Barnstar | |
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is well on its way to becoming one of Wikipedia's stellar articles. Your determination to make sure that this article clearly explains Maya Angelou's autobiography to the inquiring user is an obvious labor of love and Wikipedia is the richer for it. Thank you.Awadewit (talk) 10:23, 14 February 2009 (UTC) |
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The Literary Barnstar | |
For your erstwhile and indefatigable devotion to I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, I award you this Barnstar of Literary Merit. Kudos to you! Scartol • Tok 14:59, 16 March 2009 (UTC) |
What a happy sight to see that glimmering star on the Caged Bird article! As Ms. Angelou said: "The work is all there is. And when it's done, then you can laugh, have a pot of beans, stroke some child's head, or skip down the street." I daresay you've earned the right to one or more of these tiny pleasures. Scartol • Tok 14:59, 16 March 2009 (UTC)
- Well, I've done two: I've laughed and I've stroked two children's heads. This morning, while I'm at home with the kids because it's Spring Break, I'm making chocolate chip cookies! --Figureskatingfan (talk) 17:00, 16 March 2009 (UTC)
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TFA | |
Huzzah and hooray! Well done, my friend. Have a donut. Scartol • Tok 11:21, 16 September 2009 (UTC) |
2011
Sunflower | |
Thanks for your work on Maya Angelou Span (talk) 22:31, 2 July 2011 (UTC) |
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The Original Barnstar |
Congratulations on all the work that you performed in making The Heart of a Woman a Good Article! It's good to see well-written articles on such important topics. All the best, – Quadell (talk) 17:50, 10 July 2011 (UTC) |
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Good job on fixing that blue's clues picture! :) Troller101 (talk) 02:49, 2 August 2011 (UTC) |
You did it again!
Another round of congratulations are in order for all the work you did in making All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes a certified "Good Article"! It was a pleasure working with you, and your work is much appreciated. All the best, – Quadell(talk)
All around high quality contributions award
I'm greatly impressed by the high quality of your contributions. Not only the high quality of your content creation, but also the fantastic way that you work collaboratively with other editors. So, I want to celebrate your work with flowers. FloNight♥♥♥♥ 16:45, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
This message is brought to you by the letters F and A
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Congratulations! |
Thanks for all the work you did in making Sesame Street a Featured Article! You've spent a lot of time with this article, and it's truly the best of Wikipedia. Your work is much appreciated. – Quadell (talk) 12:17, 12 September 2011 (UTC) |
- Quadell, very clever header!! and Figureskatingfan, congratulations on getting another FA. :-) FloNight♥♥♥♥ 15:24, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
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- Yes, congratulations, Christine! About time they vote it through ;) Matthew (WMF) 21:37, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
The Teamwork Barnstar
You have done a very nice job on "Copyedit" SS in the UK page: Crazyseiko (talk) 22:31, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
2012
The Writer's Barnstar
Well deserved for your outstanding contributions to our Sesame Street article. FeydHuxtable(talk) 15:43, 11 January 2012 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
I, Sarah, hereby award you, Figureskatingfan, the Original Barnstar for your excellent contributions related to children's subjects such as The Wiggles. Your work has been inspiring for me, and your positive attitude towards the challenges and tribulations of editing has not gone unnoticed. Thank you for your contributions - they are imperative to making Wikipedia the encompassing educational space that it is. Sarah
Precious
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Maya Angelou |
Thank you for your quality work on Maya Angelou, her background, her works, thethemes in her autobiographies, "The woman who survives intact and happy must be at once tender and tough." - you are anawesome Wikipedian! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:35, 30 July 2012 (UTC) |
A kitten for you!
For your hard work on the Maya Angelou article. :) LauraHale (talk) 04:36, 1 August 2012 (UTC)
An award for you!
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Mind the Gap Award | |
Christine - I am happy to award you the Mind the Gap Award for your amazing contributions on subjects related to women's history and culture, such as Maya Angelou, and your further contributions to things related to childhood and parenting - amazing children's programming! Thank you so much for being a double whammy - a woman editing about subjects of interest to women. Thank you for your continued contributions to making Wikipedia the inclusive and amazing resource it is. SarahStierch (talk) 18:26, 1 August 2012 (UTC) |
2013
A barnstar for you!
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The Good Article Barnstar | |
For your work to promote several of Maya Angelou's works to Good Article status, most recently Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now. It's much appreciated--keep up the good work! -- Khazar2 (talk) 18:02, 12 March 2013 (UTC) |
A barnstar for you!
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The Current Events Barnstar | |
For your contributions to save Kevin Clash's article from mediocrity during its controversy. It's not often we need a Sesame Street expert to wade into breaking news articles, but when we did, I'm glad you answered the call! -- Khazar2 (talk) 16:28, 18 March 2013 (UTC) |
Thanks, Khazar2! That's probably because fortunately, The Show doesn't usually garner this kind of controversy. I avoided the whole Mitt Romney/Big Bird thing. And thanks for the GA pass! Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 20:43, 18 March 2013 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
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The Writer's Barnstar |
Thank you for your impressive Featured quality improvements in the areas of education and literature, most valuable encyclopedic contributions to Wikipedia. — Cirt (talk) 03:43, 10 November 2012 (UTC) |
A barnstar for you!
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The Reviewer Barnstar | |
For your review of Paralympic classification articles. Thank you! Hawkeye7 (talk) 20:12, 27 March 2013 (UTC) |
A barnstar for you for your featured Maya Angelou article!
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The Barnstar of Diligence |
How few Wikipedia readers know of the many (many, many, many) hours of work that goes into a fine article such as this. It is especially meaningful to me today, the day that MLK was murdered.. Thank you Christine! You are truly helping to make the world a better place. Gandydancer (talk) 22:25, 4 April 2013 (UTC) |
Thanks, Gandy, and also to Khazar2 and Gerda above. MLK's murder also has significance for Dr. Angelou; it happened on her birthday and inspired her to write Caged Bird. I'm happy that I was able to honor her in this way. I feel that I must re-create what I wrote on her article's talk page; see [1].
A barnstar for you!
The Women's Sports Barnstar | |
For your help with Australia women's national wheelchair basketball team at the 2012 Summer Paralympics. Thank you very much! You're awesome! Hawkeye7 (talk) 19:57, 25 May 2013 (UTC) |
A barnstar for you!
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The Writer's Barnstar |
On behalf of WP:WikiProject Freedom of speech, we thank you for your quality improvement efforts to Snyder v. Phelps, an article within the topic of freedom of speech. Thanks very much for your quality contributions to Wikipedia. — Cirt (talk) 16:57, 26 May 2013 (UTC) |
A barnstar for you!
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The Good Article Barnstar | |
I think you already have one or two of these from me, but I'm a believer that a Good Article is always a barnstarrable occasion. Thanks for your large-scale improvements to Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well. -- Khazar2 (talk) 18:53, 9 July 2013 (UTC) |
AB Award!
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AB Award! |
In appreciation of your contributions to Wikipedia, I hereby present you with the AB Award. By expanding and promoting one of these stubs (which I prefer to think of as little seeds I've scattered as a wiki-Johnny Appleseed), you have improved this wonderful collaborative project. Thank you, and keep up the great work! |
We are truly lucky to have contributors like you! --Another Believer (Talk) 15:05, 23 July 2013 (UTC)
A cookie for you!
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Thank you for helping me learn how to review GA nominations. I really appreciate it! — BuzyBody • 27 July 2013 (UTC) |
Precious again
Maya Angelou
Thank you for your quality work on Maya Angelou, her background, her works, the themes in her autobiographies, "The woman who survives intact and happy must be at once tender and tough." - you are an awesome Wikipedian!
--Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:35, 30 July 2012 (UTC)
A year ago, you were the 198th recipient of my PumpkinSky Prize, repeated in br'erly style, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:28, 30 July 2013 (UTC)
- Plaudits richly deserved! Binksternet (talk) 12:30, 30 July 2013 (UTC)
- Agreed. Hawkeye7 (talk) 20:10, 30 July 2013 (UTC)
- Ah shucks guys, you're too much! Thanks, I appreciate the kindness. Gerda, what number am I this year? ;) Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 03:54, 31 July 2013 (UTC)
- I typically give it only once to a person ;) - I enjoyed more poetry recently, and I honour the photographer and the designer (who got it twice and I knew it) by repeating, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:08, 31 July 2013 (UTC)
- Ah shucks guys, you're too much! Thanks, I appreciate the kindness. Gerda, what number am I this year? ;) Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 03:54, 31 July 2013 (UTC)
- Agreed. Hawkeye7 (talk) 20:10, 30 July 2013 (UTC)
Barnstar
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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar | |
For all the work you've been doing on the Maya Angelou articles. Great job! --1ST7 (talk) 21:08, 3 August 2013 (UTC) |
A barnstar for you!
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The Good Article Barnstar | |
For your contributions to bring And Still I Rise to Good Article status. Always a pleasure to read your stuff--keep up the good work! -- Khazar2 (talk) 01:44, 8 August 2013 (UTC) |
A cookie for you!
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Thank you for the thorough review of Miguel "El Gringo" Villarreal. Although the article did not pass, I am glad to have had another pair of eyes to look at it and give advice on how I can improve my writing. Thanks again and happy editing! ComputerJA (☎ • ✎) 02:48, 14 August 2013 (UTC) |
An award!
If barnstars and brash things like this aren't your thing, let me know, it's just a heads up for all the hard work you've put into these Angelou FAs anyway...♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:33, 16 August 2013 (UTC)
- No I like barnstars. I think that in a perfect world, everyone should get credit for their hard work. Since this isn't a perfect world, not even in WP, I support the practice wherever and whenever it pops up. Thanks, and thanks for the assistance. I may ask for more soon! ;) Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 21:55, 16 August 2013 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar |
I regret that you did not make the final round of the Wiki Cup. However, I feel that your efforts deserve recognition! Hawkeye7 (talk) 21:13, 9 September 2013 (UTC) |
Ah, thanks Hawk! Yah I'm bummed out about it, too. Ah well, there's always next year. It was a good experience nonetheless; I think I learned some things that will get me farther next time, and being in the Wikicup motivated me to fill some important goals for myself. It was a valuable experience. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 13:32, 10 September 2013 (UTC)
Hope you're doing well
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Flowers |
I notice you haven't edited in a few days. I hope that all is fine with you, that your family is doing well, and that life isn't bringing you too much trouble. All the best, – Quadell (talk) 12:29, 12 October 2013 (UTC) |
Hey Q, how nice of you to ask, and thanks so much for the pretty flowers. No, I've just been busy IRL, and have just finished meeting a deadline. I'm mentoring a few out of the GA Recruitment Centre, so some of that work hasn't been published yet. I'm also in the research phase of Sesame Workshop, which always takes me away from active editing until I complete it. It's my intention, after everyone's in bed and I have a quiet house all to myself, of doing some stuff here tonight. Hope all is well with you as well. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 04:11, 13 October 2013 (UTC)
- Late night editing is the best. More concentration on the task at hand. Sometimes tea helps! Binksternet (talk) 04:53, 13 October 2013 (UTC)
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- Tea's great, but I prefer chocolate milk! ;) Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 05:04, 13 October 2013 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
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The Writer's Barnstar |
Impressive work at Poetry of Maya Angelou. Great to see a very interesting article on the Main Page. Happy holidays! ComputerJA (☎ • ✎) 18:49, 29 December 2013 (UTC) |
2014
Quarter Million Award!
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The Quarter Million Award | |
For your contributions to bring Blue's Clues (estimated annual readership: 344,552) to Featured Article status, I hereby present you the Quarter Million Award. Congratulations, and thanks for all you do for Wikipedia's readers! -- Bobnorwal (talk) 17:47, 15 February 2014 (UTC) |
A well-deserved "Whoop! Whoop!" for you. :) Bobnorwal (talk) 17:47, 15 February 2014 (UTC)
- Wow, now that's cool. I didn't realize that BC had so many readers. There's a reason why it's protected, and even with that, I'm surprised at how little it's vandalized. And I can say to so many fellow editors: "You are so helpful!" ;) Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 23:46, 15 February 2014 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
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The Barnstar of Diligence |
I award you this barnstar for your work to train Good Article reviewers, and for your work reviewing Vaillancourt Fountain. Thank you. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 01:54, 7 May 2014 (UTC) |
Barnstar for Maya Angelou
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The Writer's Barnstar | |
For spending such a tremendous amount of time and work bringing the suite of Maya Angelou articles to FA. Your hard work and effort meant that during these days after her death, when the pages had very high page views, Wikipedia presented nicely polished articles to the world. Well done! You deserve to be proud of yourself. Victoria (tk) 19:01, 30 May 2014 (UTC) |
A barnstar for you!
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The Editor's Barnstar |
I know how hard you worked on Maya Angelou's pages and you deserve to be very proud of your excellent articles. What a great tribute to Angelou to have such well written articles to present to our readers at this time! . Gandydancer (talk) 00:24, 31 May 2014 (UTC) |
A cupcake for you!
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Good luck in the WikiCup! Hope you advance to Round 5 :D Brandon (MrWooHoo) • Talk to Brandon! 03:30, 1 July 2014 (UTC) |
Thanks, Brandon; me too. I didn't get into the finals last year, so I'm hoping that I can this year. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 03:47, 1 July 2014 (UTC)
Precious again
Maya Angelou
Thank you for your quality work on Maya Angelou, her background, her works, the themes in her autobiographies, "The woman who survives intact and happy must be at once tender and tough." - you are an awesome Wikipedian!
--Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:35, 30 July 2012 (UTC)
A year ago, you were the 198th recipient of my PumpkinSky Prize, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:59, 30 July 2014 (UTC)
- Ah, thanks. Very nice, I'm humbled. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 22:08, 30 July 2014 (UTC)
A cupcake for you!
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Congratulations on your latest featured article! Hawkeye7 (talk) 20:58, 8 August 2014 (UTC) |
A barnstar for you!
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The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar |
For your work in carrying forward the excellent contributions of Adrienne (aka Awadewit) - thank you. hamiltonstone (talk) 10:44, 20 September 2014 (UTC) |
Well, thank you very much. I really wish someone didn't have to do such a thing, though. It makes me sad, and I don't like coming here sad. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 04:19, 21 September 2014 (UTC)
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The Editor's Barnstar | |
Let's be honest. You did most of the work on this one. Still, I'm ready to do a lot more of the work on the next one - Let's finish her work. Adam Cuerden (talk) 20:33, 22 September 2014 (UTC) |
But it if weren't for you, it wouldn't have happened! I'm ready, too; pick the next one, and I'll help. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 20:42, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
- Well, I have always been interested in Erasmus. How about The Botanic Garden? Adam Cuerden (talk) 03:07, 23 September 2014 (UTC)
2015
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The Brilliant Idea Barnstar |
You technically deserve 5,125,839 more barnstars but that would take way to long on my end! :P
If it wasn't for you the GA Cup would of never have happened and the backlog would probably be 600+ right now! Dom497 (talk) 00:58, 2 March 2015 (UTC) |
All-Around Amazing Barnstar | ||
For all you've done over the years. :) Sorry I had to ditch the GA Cup half way through. --Dom497 (talk) 00:59, 2 November 2015 (UTC) |
Ah, thanks pal. You're the best. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 17:17, 2 November 2015 (UTC)
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The Barnstar of Good Humor | |
For your recent kindness, and more generally your unfailing ability to combine good sense with good fun... a rare and deeply appreciated trait, not only on Wiki but the Internet at large. Shoebox2 talk 03:49, 11 April 2015 (UTC) |
@Shoebox2: what a good egg you are. I appreciate the kind words. I'm glad that my silliness has inspired you to contribute to our project more. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 04:48, 15 April 2015 (UTC)
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25,000 Edit Star
Awarded to Figureskatingfan for being a member of the 25K Edit Club -
2015 Erasmus Prize
Awarded to the Wikipedia community collectively