barnstar

Definitions

1. A decorative painted object or image, often in the shape of a five-pointed star but occasionally in a circular wagon-wheel style, used to adorn a barn.
2. A lucky charm resembling a star plate, similar to a horseshoe
3. An image posted on a wiki user's personal page by another user, as an informal award or form of recognition.

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Examples

“There are many different Wikipedia barnstars that connote different things.”

“Other Wikipedia editors responded to Mr. [Richard] Knipel’s courageous act by awarding him several “Barnstars,” the site’s official tokens of appreciation. “You’ve got some guts man!” wrote a user who awarded him a Barnstar of Diligence. Mr. Knipel did not respond⟳ to a request⟳ for comment⟳.”

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