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What is Wikipedia's most ridiculous "barnstar" or other award?
Wikipedia offers quite an array of "barnstars" and other awards for "achievement on the wiki". Which one do you think is the most silly and why?
6 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I would say that the "Motivation Barnstar" is clearest evidence that Wikipedia is a cult, thriving on external boosterism of the failed system and community. This barnstar just makes you shake your head. And, what the heck is "gee-ing up the troops"? That phrase seems to have no parlance anywhere in the world, other than wiki-barnstar talk:
Source(s): The Motivation Barnstar: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:MotivationAw... - 1 decade ago
The Starfleet Barnstar, supposedly awarded by the Federation Council, has been awarded to users like "BorgHunter." If there's one barnstar that says "I'm a loser who has trouble distinguishing between reality and a TV show," the Starfleet Barnstar is it.
- 1 decade ago
There is no medal inflation on Wikipedia at all whatsoever. That's more than I can say for the military.
- 1 decade ago
I'm not sure if it counts, but User:Hellboy2hell created his own barnstar, and Adam Bishop, a long-time admin, seems to be the only recipient so far.
Among awards given to more recipients, I say the Barnstar of Integrity. I just find it hillarious that such a morally bankrupt website has such an award for its contributors.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
All of them are silly, really. {{Userpage Shield Barnstar}} I find the silliest.
