Wikipedia:Barnstar and award proposals/New Proposals

Islamic Award

Old discussion

The following discussions are an archived debate. Please do not modify it.

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File:IslamicBarnstar.png {{IslamicBarnstar}}

The Islamic Award was created to recognize any editor who has made exceptional contributions to Islam-related articles. This award is part of the Islam WikiProject and its related guilds. Proposed by JuanMuslim.

Note There was a previous discussion about this here. --evrik 15:48, 7 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Neutral Each wikiproject should be allowed to determine its awards, however, per our standard operting porcedure, before it gets placed on the page, it should be discussed here. --evrik 15:48, 7 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Mildly Oppose I think a better image should be found. --evrik 14:40, 22 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  - Comment Discussion is about the new image and not about the old image. Yes, the image in the previous discussion is pretty ugly. --JuanMuslim ^1m 19:51, 24 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Strong Support. Discussion about the current image may be found here. --JuanMuslim ^1m 22:53, 11 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support It is needed, and nice, and stuff. Zombiebaron 02:05, 12 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support I believe it is necessary to have a special award for the project --Suleyman Habeeb 12:55, 12 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support. Award or barnstar, though?--Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus ^Talk 15:52, 22 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- As a wikiproject award. I think there has to be a better image. --evrik 22:47, 26 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support. I prefer the image to the right if one of the two images are to be used. --Gray Porpoise 18:01, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support Qualified, I like the crescent and star. South Philly 02:44, 8 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support as a WikiProject award. —SHININGEYES 03:12, 16 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Mildly Support I don't like either image. I think a better image should be found. --evrik 14:26, 20 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose this as a wikiproject award until there is more input on the design. I don't like either of these. --South Philly 00:55, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
huge support for both. They're both beautiful. Shannon^{duck talk} 05:00, 25 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
If there is no consensus for either star, then I think the first image will end up getting listed a a WP:PUA/ --evrik 21:42, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- The discussion is in favor of keeping the current Islamic Barnstar Award. The original Islam Barnstar was voted down. This vote is clearly on the new version. Consensus says to keep the current Islamic Barnstar Award. The image has been here in the voting process for too long. The voting for the new image has been here since June 6. --JuanMuslim ^1m 19:59, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  - AgreedIf anyone has an objection, they may do so by sending in a new proposal to either change or delist the image as a barnstar. Consensus on Image #1 is NO and consensus on Image #2 is KEEP, as shown here, on the condition that the issue of this barnstar is not based on the user's own religion, but on the user's contributions. I will be placing this in archive, and posting the barnstar.--Ed 20:10, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

New discussion

This message was added after archival: Sorry, I messed that one up. Image1 was approved and Image2 was voted off. The proper changes have been made by JuanMuslim.--Ed 20:53, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I added this back to the proposal page because I think it was prematurely, maybe forced off the propoasl page by Ed. I believe that the wikiproject has the right to have an award, but I don't like either design. There was consensus on an award, but I think that there was no consensus on the image, and that the proposal was languishing. The agreement of JuanMuslim and 'Ed does not make a consensus. --evrik 16:31, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- User:Leroyencyclopediabrown/Comment In addition, this barnstar has been given numerous times, showing major support for this barnstar.--Ed 16:59, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- The proposal was already approved. The only people to object the project's image was Evrik, Gray Porpoise, and South Philly. I say return this discussion to the archives, due to the fact that this proposal was returned based on biased opinion.--Ed 16:47, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  - It was not really approved, it just languished from lack of consensus, or support. --evrik 17:26, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
    - It was clearly approved. There is a clear consensus. And, it is clearly time to accept the consensus. --JuanMuslim ^1m 19:58, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

More comments on the votes
People who voted who supported the mosque image

People who voted who supported the award concept (but not the image)

Sock puppet voters

Shannon

People who didn't like the mosque image

--There wasn't really consensus. --evrik 17:20, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Dude, what's your problem!!! You're the only one who objected to this in the first place. Besides, this barnstar has been out for a week, and already awarded to numerous users. Changing the image will change all of the given awards, unless everyone used (subst), which is going to cause major problems. And there was consensus, because no one, except for you, and South Philly (Gray Porpoise still supported the idea) opposed the image. --Ed 17:52, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yo, Ed, take a deep breath - this isn't personal. As you said, in your last sentence - I'm not the only one who objected. If you toss out the sockpuppet voter, and those people who were supportive of the award, but not the design, there was no consensus.

The award was posted on August 2, on August 3, I moved it to the PUA page. You happened to make the move while I was travelling, otherwise I would have commnetd on 8/2. I support the award, but not the image. In July, I recommended it get approved as a PUA because of the lack of support and the lack of consensus. If you want to see an idea with real support, look at the TV. award. The Islamic Award was given out before it was even posted to this page. People can do that if they want to. I think if we are going to list it here, we should hold out for a better image. --evrik 18:52, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Comments on the votes
The original Islamic Barnstar was introduced and designed by Irishpunktom. That version was clearly rejected. The new version {{IslamicBarnstar}} was introduced and designed by me. Acceptance for the idea - the Islamic Barnstar Award - as well as the current design has been accepted. --JuanMuslim ^1m 19:44, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

People who voted who supported the mosque image

People who didn't like the mosque image

Sock puppet voters

Shannon

Compromise

I support Image:IslamicBarnstar.png, though the star should be colored green which should be a simple task which I could do if anyone wants me to. --WillMak050389 16:36, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- My single biggest problem with the image is the relationship of the star and the mosque. I think it should be more star and less mosque, or that they should somehow be integrated. --evrik 16:38, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  - Oh, that's true. I'm willing to help, but unsure how to incorporate the two. --WillMak050389 16:58, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I would welcome a new design --evrik 17:26, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- The mosque is the width of the image. Looks prettier that way. The star already takes up most of the space of the image. --JuanMuslim ^1m 19:49, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Medical barnstar

Based on the Star of life.
The Encephalon Cross For commendable contributions to medical articles.

The Encephalon Cross For commendable contributions to medical articles.

Medicine is a major part of Wikipedia, having tens of thousands of articles, but has no award. It falls awkwardly between Science and Life. It may not be suitable as a barnstar, but if not chosen for that, I'm sure WikiProject Medicine wouldn't mind having this as a WikiProject award. smurrayinchester^{(User), (Talk)} 15:32, 14 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Have you seen this?

The Encephalon Cross for commendable contributions to medical articles.

--evrik 16:13, 14 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

- Maybe a cleaned up version of this star could replace The Encephalon cross? Just a suggestion. --WillMak050389 16:40, 14 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  - I hadn't seen the Encephalon Cross; perhaps it should be moved to the Topic-related awards part of Wikipedia:Personal user awards. smurrayinchester^{(User), (Talk)} 17:34, 14 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
    - Do we need the permission of the creator? --evrik 20:43, 14 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
      - The creator went inactive over a month ago :(, but I don't think we need permission. Jaranda ^{wat's sup} 19:03, 15 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I like the cross, but think we should make an effort to contact the user brefore coopting the award. --evrik 14:23, 20 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- I agree; he seems to be not inactive as such, but very restricted; edits come once every few days. smurrayinchester^{(User), (Talk)} 14:44, 20 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
someone should just be bold.--South Philly 00:53, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support #1. I like Barnstar awards better. Gang sta EB (sliding logs~dive logs)
The Cross was created by me and released under GFDL; further permission from me is not required. I do like the barnstar above. —Encephalon 15:53, 23 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
smurrayinchester, can you clean up that image? --evrik 21:54, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support of the idea of a barnstar. Like the star better.--Steven Fruitsmaak | Talk 09:57, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support as a barnstar. Should we put it in Wikiproject awards for Medicine? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Leroyencyclopediabrown (talk • contribs)
Oppose Whilst i support the use of a medical barnstar, im not sure the star of life symbol is well known enough worldwide. I dont remember seeing one anywhere in the UK, having said that i just looked on the ambulance article and there is one there with it on. :) --Martin 14:43, 7 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

TV/Radio Barnstar

The first version of the Barnstar, licensed under the GFDL. Pulled from proposal by creator

~~The first version of the Barnstar, licensed under the GFDL.~~ Pulled from proposal by creator
ShiningEyes' version.
The second version of the tower design. Pulled from proposal by creator

~~The second version of the tower design.~~ Pulled from proposal by creator
New version me and my dad came up with, needs cleanup, but this is the general design WillMak050389
Proposal#5
Proposal #6
Cleaned up WillMak050389's version by removing the power cord.--Ed 13:51, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I think that there are enough television and radio articles to warrant a barnstar meant for extraordinary contributions to television and radio. This proposal would be used by WikiProjects Television and Radio (plus any subprojects, like Television Stations).

I have also uploaded an image that is my first proposal (or rough idea) of the Barnstar. -TrackerTV 02:15, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

Support idea, I've created an alternate version. —SHININGEYES 09:56, 24 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Support idea. I don't like either image too much though. Maybe a different design, although whoever did the first one had the right idea. → JARED ^(t) 13:02, 24 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Support idea, not the picture I don't like the image ideas either. TrackerTV had a great idea, but I think that this suggestion should be seperated into two seperate topical barnstars: one for TV and film, and another for music, radio, and music video contribs. --walkingencyclopedia 16:07, 24 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- I will be submitting a seperate proposal for film, and another separate one for music and music video. TV and radio are both forms of broadcasting, and the original barnstar was done for that. -TrackerTV 23:41, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
Neutral on the idea. ~~Hate the images.~~ --evrik 16:21, 24 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- I find the power cord distracting. Instead of superimposing the tv, could it be made part of the star. --evrik 19:13, 25 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Is this supposed to be for Wikipedia:WikiProject Television. --evrik 19:13, 25 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Update: The second version of the tower design and the Music Barnstar proposal are now up. -TrackerTV 00:43, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
New Design My dad works in television and thought up this idea (#4) image needs cleanup and possibly antennas added? What do you guys think? --WillMak050389 02:44, 25 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
support The images are sharp and neat looking. Thumbs up on all of them and they are all beautiful, especially WillMak050389's and ShiningEyes is great, too. Why can't we use all of them? Shannon^{duck talk} 05:15, 25 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
SupportImage #4. It's perfect, no changes needed.--walkingencyclopedia 17:40, 25 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I don't like Image 4. This is also for radio and the barnstar needs to reflect that. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TrackerTV (talk • contribs)
- Maybe a different version could be added for radio, like a barnstar with two images for separate areas of work? Not sure. --WillMak050389 02:27, 26 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I think we should make a new design: a barnstar with concentric circles radiating from the center. If you don't have a clue what I just said, it's like putting broadcasting "waves" coming out of the star.--walkingencyclopedia 17:18, 26 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Added Proposal#5--Ed 15:24, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose as barnstar, Support for ORA.--_{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus talk} 17:50, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Support image 4. I Love image #4, no cleanup needed. Suggest a seperate barnstar for radio. The two mediums are almost completely divergent at this time.Transcendentalstate 20:46, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support, but could be sent to two different categories. This TV/Radio barnstar qualifies as a topical award (Television), and also the WikiProject award for WikiProject Television, WikiProject Television Stations, and Wikipedia:Wikiproject Television episodes.--Ed 20:53, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Are we putting this award up, because consensus says Proposal#4 is the best.--Ed 21:32, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- I think, as the original uploader, the image needs to be tweaked a little, maybe get the screen somehow better incorporated to the middle of the barnstar and possibly add antennae. Any ideas? Or does someone want to try to fix it? --WillMak050389 23:45, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- I would try taking out the electric cord. And nvm the antennae. It looks fine without it.--Ed 02:22, 28 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Oppose as barnstar, Support for PUA.--South Philly 17:55, 30 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  - If this will be a PUA or ORA, use the tower design. TrackerTV 22:07, 30 July 2006 (UTC)
Support #5 as a barnstar or a PUA. Image #4 looks good, although the idea of barnstars with images in the middle of them is getting rather stale. Another image idea could be a television with a barnstar on the screen. --Gray Porpoise 16:40, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I added Proposal #6. I hope this satisfies your idea.--Ed 17:39, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Thank you. That's a great image, and I support it. This is my order of support:
  - Greatest: Propsal 6
  - 2nd greatest: Proposal 5
  - 3rd: ShiningEyes'
  - 4th: cleaned up version of WillMak050389's
  - 5th: second tower version; improved over first
  - 6th: WillMak050389's; as I said earlier, I don't prefer superimposement of images
  - Least: first; too plain --Gray Porpoise 19:07, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Support--I still support #4.Transcendentalstate 18:14, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Added Proposal 7, which is a cleaned up version of WillMak050389's version by removing the power cord. It looked really distracting.--Ed 13:51, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I think we already reached consensus on Image 4. What does everyone think?--Ed 17:58, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It seems mostly that way, although my personal opinion has not changed. --Gray Porpoise 19:21, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I don't see major suppoort coming from the wikiproject. --evrik 18:23, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
ImportantI have decided to pull my two tower images. The third one will be a proposal for a radio barnstar. I hereby accept number 7 as the image for the TV Barnstar. TrackerTV 20:05, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
In response to the comment by Ed regarding its use in television Wikiprojects, I would like to suggest it can be used as the Wikiproject award for the WikiProject British TV channels as well. --tgheretford (talk) 21:43, 5 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Great idea. --Ed 13:18, 7 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comment I have cleaned up version 7 to look the same as 4 without the cord and it now has a transparent background. Hope this looks better. --WillMak050389 16:14, 7 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Comment Looks better!--Ed 16:27, 7 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support #7 though it is a close run thing with #4. #4 is different and I like that but #7 is, well, just that little bit better. All the proposals are good though. Wikiwoohoo 19:25, 8 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
It sounds like #7 may be the winner ...--evrik 19:11, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- User:Leroyencyclopediabrown/Support I support 7, too!

Railroad Barnstar

These are two concepts for a barnstar for rail-related articles. EASports 19:29, 30 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Image is too cluttered. --South Philly 00:14, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Neutral Like the idea for a topical or wikiproject award. The image needs some work. --evrik 04:25, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support. Rail seems like a big enough subject for a barnstar. The images are a neat idea, but don't show the star quite enough. The second image is better. Could the star be colored differently or made brighter to bring it out a bit more? Herostratus 23:00, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support Image2--Ed 19:53, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Mediation Barnstar

I noticed that Cabalists, Mediators and Arbitrators do an awful lot of work on Wikipedia, and they hardly get any recognition. I thought we ought to roll out a barnstar in their honor. I approached Sango123 to ask her if she would design the barnstar, seeing as I am no good at design. So, she came up with this.

It would be awarded to Cabalists, Mediators and Arbitrators who do an excellent job on a specific job, or just a great job in general. Tell me what you think!

Viva La V i e Boheme

I like it. --Guinnog 01:37, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose We already have an award for Admins work. --evrik 04:25, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
'Oppose per Evrik. I think we're getting star-happy. I don't like it. --South Philly 02:12, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Comment; Arbitration and mediation are very different to adminship. But never the less, I agree that it is unecessary. smurrayinchester^{(User), (Talk)} 18:26, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Emphatic support - Most of the proposals given here seem fairly trivial, but this one - in my opinion, at least - would fill a real need. Mediators have volunteered to take on one of the most (if not the most) frustrating and thankless tasks Wikipedia has to offer. Let's start giving these out liberally, and soon. – Clockwork Soul 16:05, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Wikiproject or PU award; while important, I'm not sure it is major enough to earn a sacred barnstar; but I like the idea. smurrayinchester^{(User), (Talk)} 18:13, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I agree with User:Smurrayinchester --evrik 18:25, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support the idea, but not the image. Rather than an image of a dove in front of a barnstar, I think a small emblem of a dove would work for a non-barnstar award. (Also, I think that that dove image is being used too much, and we should get a few new dove images.) --Gray Porpoise 19:17, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support I agree with Smurrayinchester.--Ed 14:21, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Those comments were conflicting. I support the idea, but not the picture.--Ed 13:35, 8 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support As a Med Cabalist I love the idea. Æon ^{Insane Ward} 02:29, 8 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support. G.H e 01:19, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support. Mediation is not the same as administering. Like the image also. Herostratus 02:12, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

A-League Barnstar

A-League Barnstar. Created by Daniel.Bryant Killfest2—Daniel.Bryant 12:43, 5 August 2006 (UTC)]]

A-League Barnstar. Created by Daniel.Bryant Killfest2—Daniel.Bryant 12:43, 5 August 2006 (UTC)]][reply]
The existing football/soccer award.

Image:A-LeagueMedal.gif Designed to be awarded to the people who make awesome edits to an article associated to Wikiproject A-League. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Daniel.Bryant (talk • contribs)

Other Discussions on this Topic:

Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_A-League#Barnstar

You need support from the Wikiproject first. And please sign your comments.--Ed 13:28, 7 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Sorry, I thought the fact that I signed my name in the frame would have been enough. And I have support from my Wikiproject, including most active members and the other co-ordinator. I don't know the next step from here, thuogh. Killfest2—Daniel.Bryant 05:57, 8 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  - You must add a link from this page to the discussion you had with the project's active members. As long as we have evidence of a project's approval, it can become a Wikiproject award.--Ed 13:34, 8 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
    - Another discussion just began on the link above. I put that there for simplicity. I still need your discussion with your other friends right below that link.--Ed 15:07, 8 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose didn't we already support a soccer award? --South Philly 01:24, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support. The A-League project is distinct and has its own community. See no reason not to have a new barnstar. -- Wantok 01:30, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I have no problem with an A-League only barnstar. It looks good and a lot of people do edit a lot of A-league stuff so why not. -- Boltonfan22

Um. I dunno mates. A barnstar for each league? Hmmmm I'd rather think the soccer barnstar is perhaps sufficient, not to discourage you from having whatever informal awards internal to the project, or user awards, that you like. Herostratus 02:02, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I cannot vote based on the fact that I am biased as an advance recipient of this apparent non-official barnstar :P -- Chuq
User:Daniel.Bryant/Comment - Maybe it should be placed under WP:PUA, just like the Pokestar was (as it is similar to the A-League|football situation, with its "mother" project being Video Games). Daniel.Bryant 07:16, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support. I'm for our little part of the world/Wikipedia having such an award. -[dM] 11:01, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support for WP:PUA--Ed 14:24, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose The soccer award should be used, or the sports barnstar. If that wikiproject wants to have their own award, let them, but it shouldn't get listed here. --evrik 15:52, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose for now. Personal internal awards between editors should be fine, but for them to be listed here is not really necessary if only a few of us are offering the award between ourselves. Bobo . 17:15, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose the current soccer/football award could be extended for above areas. Æon ^{Insane Ward} 19:31, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Esperanza Barnstar

Barnstar of Esperanza. Created by Aeon Æon ^{Insane Ward} 14:30, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Associated ribbon for the Star.

Support of Esperanza

This is for those Esperanzans who go out of there way to spread the spirit of Hope and Wikilove to which the Project stands for. Esperansa is one of the most active and outgoing projects on Wikipedia and members of said project do many many great things here. This would most likey if approved go in the PUA catergory. Æon ^{Insane Ward} 14:30, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Other Discussions on this Topic: See Esperanza for the discussion on their barnstar.

User:Leroyencyclopediabrown/Support Making it a PUA is a great idea, but there is a huge support from Esperanza, that there is a possibility for it becoming a WikiProject award.--Ed 15:42, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Support as a PUA or WikiProject Award. --evrik 15:50, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Opinion: Deserves WikiProject status. --Ed 15:54, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Fine by Me! Æon ^{Insane Ward} 16:52, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Barnstar Star

My proposal
Existing image

I am proposing a slight modification to the barnstar barnstar. In the existing image there is a black dot in the middle of the smaller star (most likely due to copying the image which changes transparent parts to black, if anyone knows how this can not be done please inform me). I have eliminated the spot, though it is a bit pixely if anyone can fix that, and I am proposing the switch here just in case there is any opposition. --WillMak050389 19:58, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy support; looks better. smurrayinchester^{(User), (Talk)} 20:00, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]