Geez....I am blushing. And I know I'll forget to bestow some love on someone at some point, as tends to happen with these kinds of things, so know that I love you all. Except for Dog Lips. I mostly tolerate him. I’ll start with the folks who’ve already said something about me:
Jag - for his IT abilities. It's alway nice to bounce something off of you when we are having PC issues. When I can't figure it out, you can.
Always great having fellow techies to bounce things off of and you've helped me out on more than one occasion yourself, so that respect is very reciprocal. And we always find a way to have a laugh while we're solving a crisis, so thanks for that as well!
S.
Jaguarr: A very logical poster who's humor adds a nice balance to his razor sharp wit.
Zeph, you're a very positive presence on these boards; something that sets you apart in an environment that can quite often be rather negative. And you find ways to see the humor in just about everything, which I appreciate.
jag: Besides the fact that it kills me to not capitalize the "j" in your name, you're a swell fellow. I'd totally bring Pickles over to your house and have dinner w/ you and your wife. Although, you can't let us see any more of you besides your back tattoos; don't wanna ruin the intrigue haha.
Spoons, you and Pickles are both just such a fun part of these boards (you come as a boxed set, so I have to address you both at the same time). You have a way of not sweating the small stuff and just letting things that just don't really matter roll off your back and you do it with a laugh. We could all learn from you in that respect. And, you always have great knowledge to offer on the things that interest you, nor do you ever pretend that you know more than you do. As for Pickles, well, she's absolutely your better half. Smart, beautiful, and a great head on her shoulders. If it weren't for Pickles you would have wandered into traffic a long time ago. She's got something that's not so common and that's common sense and her advice is often golden. The two of you are great together and you'd be welcome for dinner in my home with my wife and I anytime you like. To keep my identity shrouded in mystery, I'd probably make you both wear blindfolds, though. And nipple clamps.I can't be responsible for whatever else my wife might....probably...would do to you.
Jag: I almost always find your posts informative and stellar. You can banter without resorting to idiocy and you seem like a great guy to have a conversation with.
CC, you're one of the most down to earth, level-headed posters on these boards. Never change.
jaguarr: Very intimidating, all of your posts are very smart and thought out, 'hard to come across.
Despite your ongoing identity crisis, you're a great guy and you usually find a way to post something that makes me laugh.
Jag: You're one of the most intelligent guys on the boards, and you always know what you're talking about, be it in the Mac User thread, or the fitness area, you have a wide range of knowledge on a variety of topics. That deserves a level of both recognition and commendation.
PP (hehe...peepee)...you're a great asset to these boards. Great sense of humor and always something insightful and intelligent to add to any discussion.
Jag... in comparison to others, your advice giving skills are paramount. You are also very old, which is awesome. I'm sure you could kick my ass in real life, I envy you. In finding you, I have found hatred for high fructose corn syrup.
HFCS is the DEVIL!
knowsbleed, you crack me up, bro. Your sense of humor belies what is an intelligent, sensitive guy and I enjoy our more serious conversations just as much as I do the horribly odd and nonsensical yet hilarious ones.
Jaguar: A fantastic poster who actually adds value to these boards
Ahura, you're a good friend on these boards. When you talk about The Market, I listen intently. I enjoy reading your posts about your Girlfriend Of The Month Club membership (Ahura's a pimp in case you people weren't paying attention).
Jag, Runt, ATP, Spoons, Terrance, Fire, COMICFILMEXPERT, Chase, Godzilla, Hunter, Amazing Lee, Mr. Todd, Spider-Fan....You're all really interesting people I enjoy talking to or just laughing at you antics. You're each unique in your own way, and bring something to the Hype that gets me excited to come here. Some of you I talk to directly and some I just truly admire, either way each one of you have shaped me into the Poster I am today.
(I guess that's good, right?
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Oh, God...what have done to you, you poor, poor kid?
You have matured a lot in the time that you've been here. It's been fun to watch you grow and come into your own right before our very eyes. This board is better for your presence.
Jag: Even though you are obsessed with trying to find out what type of gay man I am, and wish that I was a bear, I appreciate your presence around these parts.
jman, you and I got off to a rocky start initially but I've come to a very healthy respect for you and consider you a true friend on these boards. Your political knowledge is amazing and encyclopedic in nature. You're going to do well in your chosen career path. And I only want to know what type of gay man you are so I can stereotype you. What's so wrong with that?
Jag: If the Hype had a Jedi council you'd be Mace Windu.
And you, my friend, would be Qui-Gon Jinn.
jaguarr - You are incredibly down-to-earth and real. Your posts are always worth reading, and I'm frequently entertained by our exchanges. And, as everyone else has said, you are just plain awesome.
Bamf, you’re one of my favorite posters. Your sense of humor is a blessing on these boards and you often infuse a little bit of sage advice into your humorous posts. You’re one of those rare people who didn’t let becoming a mod change their posting style or attitude. Watching you and Showtime gang up on some unsuspecting poster is one of my guilty pleasures.
Jaguarr - I know we don't speak much but I do respect you and your opinions.
Sensi, you’re the picture of grace and class, here.
And while I am at it, I would like to mention the person I think is the BEST poster that I have dealt with. He has already gotten a LOT of compliments on this thread (all well deserved), but I can’t leave him out-yes, I am talking about the jaguarr. Jag is always...ALWAYS willing to help someone with just about any kind of issue, and he has knowledge and experience that lend credit to whatever he types.
Devil, you keep the Fitness thread alive and thriving, my friend. You bring fantastic knowledge and experience to the table that compliments my own and between you, Shadow, Spoons and myself, we’re able to make that threat pretty comprehensive and able to help just about anyone who has a question. You also bring a great sense of humor to the forums and you’re truly a friend in this place.
Lessee…who else?
Bella: Style. Class. Grace. A wicked sense of humor. And I think you’re turning Japanese, I really really think so.
Drakon: You’re like my younger brother from another mother. And you owe me IM, you slacker. If you don’t get around to that soon, I’m telling mom!
Runt: You always make me laugh. Everyone notices your tattoos first, but I see your generous personality and your genuine concern for people and the willingness to help others you exhibit, which you do so well with sound advice. You have a great deal of knowledge on a wide number of subjects, which makes conversing with you a joy, and have a wisdom that absolutely betrays your youth.
Dew: Your sense of humor is unsurpassed. When I click on a Dew post, I know I’m in for a chuckle.
JStorm: You’re also like a younger brother to Devil and I both and we enjoy torturing you. You bring so much energy and humor to the Fitness thread and it’s much appreciated.
Erz: You’re a badass. Just as simple as that.
Wil: I miss you. Come back.
Immortalfire: Another that’s kept his head after accepting a moderatorship. You keep the NFL thread alive and well and always have a humorous slant on things.
Showtime: You crack me up, man. Thanks for your sense of humor.
Lighting Strykez!!1111!!1: Another brother from another mother. Way too many things that I appreciate about you, so I’ll just say “thanks for your friendship”.
ShadowBoxing: Yet another long lost brother and partner in crime on these forums. You rarely speak to things you don’t know much about and you’re very well versed in the things you do speak to. Your ability to find obscure information is incredible and you usually have a humorous slant on it all.
Marx: You keep that Political Forum both civil and fun and probably don’t even realize it. You bring great insight and knowledge to any discussion and know how to disagree and debate a subject without making it demeaning or insulting.
Darthphere: I know you’re really Mexican and think you’re even more awesome for it. You possess a razor-sharp wit and I’m proud to consider you a friend, here.
Mee: Mee, what can I say? You crack me up with just about everything you post. Smart, insightful and funny as hell. That’s you.
Okay, that’s enough for now. I might post some more later.
jag
I dislike the fact that you're not as active as you used to be and I miss speaking to you often. You're a great dude and I wish you would come back to the Hype!
