I, Durova, award you this Italian grip Foil of Wit for delightful Homeric ripostes at the RFA for Akhilleus. DurovaCharge! 21:49, 28 March 2007 (UTC)Thanks for illustrate biographies, your effort is appreciated. Emijrp (talk) 13:58, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Thanks for reviewing me and pointing my mistakes out. I haven't learnt well XFD's yet, so I was bound for something like that. I didn't realise (I missed the policy and the essay), I was out of tune. Thanks for reviewing me and thanks so much for slamming me hard instead being really nice. It is very appreciated. A barnstar is hereby awarded. Cheers! The Evil Clownmy contributions 20:00, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence
For fairly and quickly responding to my plea and making Wikipedia better place for us all. DLX 17:27, 30 April 2007 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
I'm awarding you this RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar for your great contributions to protecting and reverting attacks of vandalism on Wikipedia and removing disruptive users who aim to use wikipedia for nefarious purposes. Wikidudeman(talk) 19:24, 29 July 2007 (UTC)
Who needs a barn star when you can have a barn owl? The star just sits there and looks pretty. The barn owl, on the other hand, helps prevent excessive rodent infestation, since it's one of the most active rodent pest killers. Now all we've gotta do is train it to deal with vandal pests and we'll be set.
Anyway, just a general thanks for your dedication to making the encyclopedia better. Cheers =) --slakr\ talk / 06:16, 26 July 2008 (UTC)
For your many outstanding contributions to articles about the beautiful country named Switzerland. I can't believe you don't have a bunch already! Piccolo Modificatore Laborioso (talk) 21:45, 19 January 2009 (UTC)
Thank you for being one of the only people who gets the point. I would've thought that people would be more wary of trolls given what happened regarding Kurt... but no, harassment and blatant trolling is okay if you're dissenting. Sheesh. Sceptre(talk) 17:01, 29 May 2009 (UTC)
The Socratic Barnstar
In recognition of your exceptional insight and firm even-handedness in resolving complex issues. Doc Tropics 20:56, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
The Dispute Resolution Barnstar
Thank you, Sandstein, for the great effort you consistently put into arbitration enforcement. It's a low reward task with a supersized and regular ration of crap, and we owe you for taking it on. Nathan T 13:58, 14 September 2009 (UTC)
I think you deserve this barnstar for good encyclopedic writing and contributions! Til Eulenspiegel (talk) 12:24, 22 October 2009 (UTC)
For admirably sedulous administrative oversight, through the contentious Nacht und Nebel of chronic editorial conflict in the I/P area in defence of the rigorous maintenance of the highest standards in Wikipedia, in what will always be an unrewarding task of difficult judgement calls. Nishidani (talk) 10:52, 17 April 2010 (UTC) (UTC)
The Admin's Barnstar
Thank you for upholding Wikipedia policies on WP:ConsensusWP:NOTVOTE on AfDs. I really appreciate the extra efforts, put in explaining your closure in minute details (when needed) and including precedents for guiding the users. You are an inspiration. Cedix (talk) 09:33, 10 April 2020 (UTC)
The Userpage Shield
Thank you for reverting the vandalism at my namepage! MelanieN (talk) 18:35, 13 June 2010 (UTC)
The Socratic Barnstar
You've been doing very good work for a long time, and I wanted to offer you this barnstar. Johnfos (talk) 07:32, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
The Minor barnstar
For rushing an article on Gwendoline Christie into mainspace when it became obvious one was needed. Jclemens (talk) 06:10, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
Jointly to Coren, jc37, and Sandstein, for excellent work in closing the Verifiability RfC! --Tryptofish (talk) 14:02, 30 July 2012 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
Good job catching that sockpuppet. (You know which one) It is my pleasure to know you. I am very happy that I was doing 3O that day, or I would probably have never run into you. We need more wikipedians like you. Sue Rangell[citation needed] 05:14, 9 November 2012 (UTC)
A beer on me!
Thank you for taking a stand against comments that make snide remarks about other users in inappropriate contexts. This type of behavior does untold damage on Wikipedia, usually seems to be accepted as the norm, and so I welcome any and all administrative actions that fairly communicate that such commentary is unacceptable and counter-productive to building a high quality encyclopedia. Recent warnings issued by you did exactly that, IMHO. On behalf of the entire WP community, thank you for these efforts that will undoubtedly help to improve the atmosphere here. --Born2cycle (talk) 00:48, 5 February 2013 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Good Humor
Your closing at this AfD was quite droll. Bearian (talk) 18:35, 14 March 2013 (UTC)
The Civility Barnstar
For rising above "difference anxiety" as manifest from the statement about religion at Drg's ban appeal. (I'm not gloating about the block though.) Yogesh Khandke (talk) 15:16, 5 July 2013 (UTC)
For your sound understanding of the right atmosphere necessary for building a great encyclopaedia as manifest from your comments and actions around the Drg-Saedon matters. Yogesh Khandke (talk) 06:39, 7 July 2013 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence
My god, Sandstein, the amount of meticulous work in dredging up all the strands of TheShadowCrow's topic ban is impressive. Not to mention the succeeding analysis of whether he did or didn't violate the ban. Kudos.--Bbb23 (talk) 23:56, 25 July 2013 (UTC)
The Reference Desk Barnstar
For helping out and giving informed, succinct, and timely responses whenever I choose to pester you! ---Sluzzelintalk 20:48, 7 October 2013 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
Thank you for your sustained drive to require attribution for images when the author requests it. GeorgeLouis (talk) 18:10, 28 October 2013 (UTC)
Thank you for all the work you do as an administrator in Wikipedia, and for constantly attempting to do the right thing by applying policy in a world of seemingly endless chaos.-- MarshalN20Talk 17:34, 27 June 2014 (UTC)
One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised.
For being a staunch, unbiased upholder of admin principles. I've been an admin (and an old man) for a long time but I still believe I can learn a lot from you. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 09:31, 1 February 2015 (UTC)
To remain patient and calm, wading through the AfD jungle. Kraxler (talk) 15:28, 27 September 2015 (UTC)
The Admin's Barnstar
For being willing to take on tough/time-consuming closes at AfD, and doing so thoughtfully. (This isn't based any one in particular). — Rhododendritestalk \\ 12:04, 18 October 2015 (UTC)
The Real Life Barnstar
Thank you for contacting the photographer of the images now displayed on Persoonia terminalis to release them under an acceptable free license. With illustration, the quality of our five millionth article is noticeably improved. Mz7 (talk) 22:47, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for your work in relisting AfD discussions, which helps to keep matters in order. North America1000 07:11, 6 November 2015 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diplomacy
Thank you Sandstein for all your help. Northernva (talk) 02:13, 6 January 2016 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Integrity
For closing the RFC that became WP:NOETHNICGALLERIES. Even though I am among those who disagreed with the proposal, I admit the majority was evaluated against us, and have to admire the courage to close such a contentious and important change. GRuban (talk) 02:58, 7 January 2016 (UTC)
Thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia. North America1000 08:41, 7 April 2016 (UTC)
I appreciate your contributions regarding my topic ban as well as your thoughts on Arbitration Enforcement. MONGO 13:00, 10 January 2018 (UTC)
The Impartial Admin's Barnstar
Thank you for your unwavering service and for the difficult (and thankless) work you do at AE. I know I am not alone in appreciating your respect for our editors, our policies, and our processes. I have always found your decisions to be fair, and focused on attaining our common goal of building the best possible encyclopedia. Best to you. - MrX 20:03, 10 January 2018 (UTC)
A pie for you, for your ongoing work in various areas of AfD, such as discussion closures and relistings. Thanks for your work to address AfD matters in a timely manner, which helps to keep things running smoothly. North America1000 06:29, 27 May 2018 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Thank you for your page about SF writer JY Yang. Much appreciated. Kellyoyo (talk) 12:12, 29 May 2018 (UTC)
Thank you for upholding Wikipedia policies on WP:ConsensusWP:NOTVOTE on AfDs. I really appreciate the extra efforts, put in explaining your closure in minute details (when needed) and including precedents for guiding the users. You are an inspiration. Cedix (talk) 09:33, 10 April 2020 (UTC)
The Technical Barnstar
Thanks. Sorry for potentially lighting up your alerts by reverting the refund to the Gospel Music Association article. You did the right thing by invoking deletion after the AfD closed. Walter Görlitz (talk) 02:59, 11 April 2020 (UTC)
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