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{{short description|WikiProject for promoting kindness among editors}}
{{WikiProject status|Semi-active}}
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<h2><center>'''Welcome to the KINDNESS CAMPAIGN PROJECT PAGE'''<center></h2>
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{{mbox|text=Thank you every member who is trying to make Wikipedia a better place.  For ideas for cheering people up, ending arguments, spreading love; the list is endless. '''--[[User:RichardOwen97|RichardOwen97]] ([[User talk:RichardOwen97|talk]]) 22:18, 5 January 2010 (UTC)''' '''Kindness Campaign Member'''
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Some [[Wikipedia:Wikipedians|Wikipedian]]s have formed a [[Wikipedia:WikiProject|project]] to improve the quality of life here at Wikipedia through '''Kindness and Recognition of Users'''.  This page and its [[Special:PrefixIndex/Wikipedia:Kindness_Campaign/|subpages]] contain their suggestions; it is hoped that this project will help to focus the efforts of other Wikipedians.  If you would like to help, please inquire on the [[{{NAMESPACE}} talk:{{PAGENAME}}|talk page]] and see the [[Wikipedia:to-do list|to-do list]] there. New participants are welcome; please feel free to [[Wikipedia:Kindness Campaign#The Rolls of the Kindness Campaign|join]]!

== Scope and goals ==
The goal for the Kindness Campaign is to show [[Wikipedia:Kindness Campaign/The essential role of recognition in volunteer communities|recognition]] of people's determination and to give peace and love across all of Wikipedia! 

== How you can help ==
[[Image:Random_Acts_of_Kindness_Barnstar.png|right|thumb|[[WP:Barnstar|Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar]], use:<br><nowiki>{{subst:The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar|message ~~~~}}</nowiki> ]]
Anybody can help by making even the smallest gesture of kindness. 
#Identify any user who has gone unthanked for too long – which are many users – and [[#How to give recognition | recognize their efforts]].
#Make an effort to [[#How to give recognition | recognize]] somebody for a history of fine work, or a specific exceptional effort.
#Sign the [[#The Rolls of the Kindness Campaign | rolls of the kindness campaign]] below.
#Add a link to this page on your user page, or [[#Templates | the KC user box]], and encourage others to join our campaign.
#Assess your peer [[#The Rolls of the Kindness Campaign | KC members]] and give them an award if suitable. Perhaps many are signing up for the KC because they hope to get an award back as return!

== How to give recognition ==
A common, but not exclusive, way of recognizing somebody is by giving one of the chronically underused barnstars to somebody deserving; a complete list of the most common awards we use can be found at [[Wikipedia:Barnstars]].
You can also recognize somebody by posting to the WikiProject: '''[[Wikipedia:A nice cup of tea and a sit down | A nice cup of tea and a sit down]]'''.
If you have any other ideas for how to recognize somebody, please share it on our [[Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Kindness campaign|Discussion Board]]!

==Ending arguments==
The '''Peace Doves''' are a peace offering, or truce, that you offer to someone whom you have had an argument with recently. An apology or note equipped with one of the Peace Dove images presented on a user talk page can easily make someone's day, resolve disputes, and quickly dissipate harsh feelings.

{| class="wikitable"
!Image!!What to type!!Description
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|<center>[[Image:peace.gif|100px|Peace Dove]]</center>  
| {{tlsp|Peace dove 2|message <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}}
|<big>'''Peace Dove'''</big>
The '''Peace Dove''' is a peace offering to other users. Introduced by [[User:Borisblue|Borisblue]].
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|<center>[[Image:Peace dove.svg|100px|Another Peace Dove]]</center>
|{{tlsp|Peace dove|message <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}}
|<big>'''Another Peace Dove'''</big>
Another version of the '''Peace Dove'''
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|<center>[[Image:Olive branch.svg|100px|Olive Branch of Peace]]</center>
|{{tlsp|Olive Branch|message <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}}
|<big>'''Olive Branch of Peace'''</big>
The '''Olive Branch of Peace''' may also be given as a sign that a user wants to reconcile a long-standing difference.
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|<center>[[Image:Nicecupoftea.png|100px|A nice cup of tea and a sit down]]</center>
|{{tlsp|Nice cup of tea|message <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}}
|<big>'''A nice cup of tea and a sit down'''</big>
'''[[Wikipedia:A nice cup of tea and a sit down|A nice cup of tea and a sit down]]''' is a place to publicly declare what it is that you like about other members of the community, or their contributions. The goal is to create goodwill, and perhaps assist the dispute resolution processes that occurs on other pages, or if we're lucky avoid disputes at all. Introduced by [[User:Borofkin|Borofkin]]
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===Avoiding arguments===
Sometimes discussions may escalate and become heated. [[Template:Calm|This template]] may be used to help '''calm''' the contributors, which may lead to more efficient resolution of the issue(s). This template may be used as a talk page header or among other headers and banners at the TOP of the page. It may also be included within a section to bring its message directly to those who are trying to resolve an issue. Add this at or near the TOP of a talk page in the following manner: 
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{{Calm}}
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{{calm}}

===Spreading kindness===
These other images can also be useful for spreading kindness, recognizing those who do so, and comforting those who need it.  You don't need to be told how and when to use them.  This is not a bureaucracy.  

{| class="wikitable"
!Image!!What to type!!Description
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|[[File:Purple Star.png]]
| {{tlsp|ThePurpleStar|message <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}}  
|The '''Purple Star''', given to Wikipedians who have been hurt by others, for example by having their user pages vandalized, being mistakenly blocked (for too long, or affected by range blocks), being personally attacked, etc.
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|[[File:MediationBarnstar.png]]
|{{tlsp|The Mediation Award|message <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}}  
|The '''Mediation Award''', awarded to Cabalists, Mediators and Arbitrators who do an excellent job on a specific job, or just a great job in general. Created by [[user:Sango123|Sango123]]
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|[[File:3O_Barnstar.png]]
|{{tlsp|The Third Opinion Award|message <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}}  
|The '''Third Opinion Award''', awarded to [[Wikipedia:Third opinion|Third Opinion Wikipedians]] who do an excellent job on a specific job, or just a great job in general.
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|[[File:Nisse d apres nature ill jnl fal.png|100px]]
|{{tlsp|The Wikignome Award|message <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}}  
|The '''WikiGnome Award'''<center>----</center><center>For your small (but still useful!) [[Wikipedia:WikiGnome|wikignome]] edits without clamoring for attention, the ''' WikiGnome Award''' is hereby awarded. -- [[User:Jreferee|Jreferee]] 01:34, 21 January 2007 (UTC)</center>
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|[[File:AngelHeartBarnstar.png]]
|{{tlsp|The Angel Heart Barnstar|message <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}}  
|The '''Angel Heart Barnstar'''
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|[[File:GoodHeartBarnstar.png]]
|{{tlsp|The Good Heart Barnstar|message <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}}  
|The '''Good Heart Barnstar''', given to Wikipedians who clearly demonstrate a good heart, showing kindness and courage, making their fellow Wikipedians feel good about themselves even if they disagree.
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|[[File:Hand.jpg]]
|{{tlsp|Friendship Barnstar|message <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}}  
|The '''Friendship Barnstar''', given to fellow Wikipedians to let them know their friendship is important and valued. Originally created by [[User:Ched Davis]] and made into a barnstar by [[User:Hydroxonium]]
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|[[File:Diver2.jpg|100px]]
|{{tlsp|The Dive Right In Award}}  
|The '''Dive Right In Award''', for newcomers who have jumped right into administrative tasks, especially (but not only) if they are generally doing a good job but may be struggling a bit. No optional message; your signature will automatically be added in the appropriate place.
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== A [[Dobos torte]] for you! ==
{| style="background-color: #fdffe7; border: 1px solid #fceb92;"
|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 5px;" | [[File:Dobos cake (Gerbeaud Confectionery Budapest Hungary).jpg|120px]]
|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | <span style="text-shadow:#396 0.2em 0.2em 0.5em; class=texhtml">[[User:7&amp;6=thirteen|<b style="color:#060">7&amp;6=thirteen</b>]] ([[User talk:7&amp;6=thirteen|<b style="color:#000">☎</b>]])</span> has given you a [[Dobos torte]] to enjoy! Seven layers of fun because you deserve it.



To give a Dobos torte and spread the [[Wikipedia:WikiLove|WikiLove]], just place {{tls|Dobos Torte}} on someone else's talkpage, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend.
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== Discussion and awards ==
*[[Wikipedia:Barnstars|Barnstars]]
*[[Wikipedia:Other awards|Other related awards]]
*[[Wikipedia:Personal user awards|Personal user awards]]
===From the Kindness Campaign's subpages===
*[[/General|General Discussion]]
*[[/Strategy|Strategy Discussion]]
*[[/The essential role of recognition in volunteer communities|Why bother?]]

== Templates ==
Here are a couple of templates that will hopefully make it easier to add barnstars and other images to user's talk pages. You do not ''have'' to use them, but they're here if you want them.

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{{user KC}}{{-}}

The template for this [[WP:Userbox | userbox]] is: {{tl|user KC}}<br>

*If you prefer to [[Wikipedia:Keep It Simple|Keep It Simple]], you can use {{tlu|WP:KIS/WPKindness}} which displays: {{WP:KIS/WPKindness|nocat=true}}<br>

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{{User:DangerousPanda/Userboxes/Barnstars/Random Acts}}

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The template for this [[WP:Userbox | userbox]] is: {{[[User:DangerousPanda/Userboxes/Barnstars/Random Acts]]}}

== The Rolls of the Kindness Campaign ==
To see our full list of participants, please [[Wikipedia:Kindness Campaign/Participants|click here]]. If we were to show them all, the page would be about four times the length!

==See also==
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*[[Wikipedia:Harmonious editing club]]
*[[Wikipedia:A nice cup of tea and a sit down]]
*[[Wikipedia:Adopt-a-user]]
*[[Wikipedia:Friends]]
*[[Wikipedia:Editor of the Week]]
*[[Wikipedia:Old Fashioned Wikipedian Values]]
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*[[Wikipedia:WikiLove]]
*[[Wikipedia:WikiPeace]]
*[[Wikipedia:Welcoming committee]]
*[[Wikipedia:Birthday Committee]]
*[[Wikipedia:The end of Wikipedia]]
*[[Help:Notifications/Thanks]]
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