# Say something nice about a fellow Doper. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 13, 2003, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049 "2003-03-13T06:17:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![rubes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b782af/32.png) [@rubes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rubes)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/21 "2003-03-13T13:23:35Z")
What’s great about **GfH** is that while she publicly announces my sweetness, in private she asks if I am now too good for the dopers. Tis ok though, for she is still tops in my book. And let’s hear it for **lno** and his magnificient ability to organize Pig Roasts and Road Trips. Cheers ---
**Author:** ![Horrifying\_Howler\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/df788c/32.png) [@Horrifying\_Howler\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horrifying_Howler_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/22 "2003-03-13T13:25:53Z")
**Airman Doors, USAF** has a great strength of character that really comes out in his posts. **Scotticher** always comes across as such a sweet person. **Eve** I think is one of the classiest people I have ever come across on a bboard. ---
**Author:** ![Maxxxie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f14d63/32.png) [@Maxxxie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maxxxie)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/23 "2003-03-13T14:00:56Z")
**lieu** has an uncanny ability to turn a simple poo story into an hilarious tale that makes my sides hurt and tears of laughter stream down my face 😃 Max ---
**Author:** ![UnwrittenNocturne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/6de8d8/32.png) [@UnwrittenNocturne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UnwrittenNocturne)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/24 "2003-03-13T14:04:30Z")
Would it be stating the blindingly obvious to say that **Polycarp** always seems to engage in rational, well-tempere debate, is forthcoming with well thought out opinions, and is always a pleasure to read. And I do not even agree with most of his views. ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/25 "2003-03-13T14:08:09Z")
**Ukulele Ike** is one of the smartest, funniest guys I have ever met. **Polycarp** has raised my estimation of Christians immeasurably. **Cranky** sent me something delightful through the mail just to be sweet. **StuyGuy** and **ArchiveGuy** continually impress me with their breadth of knowledge. **Billdo** and **Oxymoron** are delighful tea companions. There are many more, but it’s early and I’ve not yet had my coffee injection. ---
**Author:** ![Chicken\_Scratch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ce7236/32.png) [@Chicken\_Scratch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chicken_Scratch)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/26 "2003-03-13T14:11:23Z")
**bodypoet** organized that lovely comfort party, which gives me the warm fuzzies. ---
**Author:** ![Crusoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/49beb7/32.png) [@Crusoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crusoe)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/27 "2003-03-13T14:11:40Z")
Just a few that sprang to mind immediately, and no reflection on the many others who I’d also like to say nice things about (particularly those UK and Irish Dopers I’ve met that I didn’t list below, an entertaining and intelligent group all-round). Lessee: **tomndebb** and **Tamerlane** : knowledgeable, helpful and superbly well-written posts. **Polycarp** : more tolerant and patient than I’ve ever been. **Francesca** : one of the most pleasant and thoughtful posters around. **Anahita** : friendliness and enthusiasm beyond the call of duty. **Steve Wright** : possibly the funniest writing I’ve read. There’s too many more to mention. I shall think on this. ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/28 "2003-03-13T14:21:24Z")
**RuedeDay** makes the best hijackable threads. **FairyChatMom** for all the grief I give her about, well, lots of stuff, always makes me smile and can be counted on for a lift when my spirits are down. **Flamsterette\_X** is one of SDMB’s most gentle and caring spirits. **Homebrew** is my SDMB crush. There are tons of others who are always good for encouragement, a laugh or just an enjoyable read. ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/29 "2003-03-13T14:31:29Z")
**BigGirl** in my opinion should be forced to changer her username to mediumGirl after all her weight loss. ---
**Author:** ![Miss\_Magic8ball](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Miss\_Magic8ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Magic8ball)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/30 "2003-03-13T14:33:51Z")
My antie **Gingerofthenorth** is very spiffy… Her husband, **weirddave** is very funny… **iampunha** is very oddish(but in a GOOD way, you see…) Theres other ones, but I only know their LJ names… So Racergirl, You’re the best. ---
**Author:** ![DAVEW0071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e19b73/32.png) [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/31 "2003-03-13T14:34:07Z")
**RTFirefly** is a kind man with a gentle good humor, and is honest as the day is long. Generous, too. He offered me a place to stay overnight last spring, which enabled me to go down to the D.C. area to celebrate **Geobabe** and **UncleBill** ’s engagement. Since then, I’ve had the pleasure of lunching with him in NYC this past January. Always good company. Besides, the man’s as rabid a Marxist as I am. What do you expect me to do, join a club and beat him over the head with it? ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/32 "2003-03-13T14:43:05Z")
**Ukulele Ike** is a John Thorne enthusiast, and thus a man of excellent taste. **Octavia Bunion-Smythe Esq.** is fun to hang out with online, as well as intelligent and well-read. I could go on for a long time, but think it’s someone else’s turn. ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/33 "2003-03-13T15:30:34Z")
So is no one going to follow the OP’s guidelines? I actually like this better (freestyle niceness!) but thought I should at least apologize to **Shadez** for not going along. Sometimes good ideas get shanghai’ed I just wanted to say that **SouthernStyle** was very kind to me in a Pit Thread this week. We didn’t see eye-to-eye on the topic, but he added the unnecessary but very nice comment that he usually likes my posts. **Giraffe** is a damned funny poster who doesn’t get enough credit for his wit because he’s sly and unpredictable about where it’ll turn up. ---
**Author:** ![Aslan\_of\_Narnia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecd19e/32.png) [@Aslan\_of\_Narnia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aslan_of_Narnia)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/34 "2003-03-13T15:49:37Z")
**Fenris** is witty, intelligent and knowledgable about many things. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/35 "2003-03-13T15:54:39Z")
I can usually count on **CrankyAsAnOldMan, Eve, Scotticher** and **ShirlyUjest** for kind, compassionate and funny commentary. **Zev Steinhart** is a well reasoned and measured read as well. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Clawman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e47c2d/32.png) [@The\_Clawman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Clawman)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/36 "2003-03-13T16:14:25Z")
I like reading **elucidator**. His particular style and facility with the language is a frequent joy. **Lobsang** wears his heart on his sleeve and has a nicely self-deprecating sense of humour. I always admired **Sparc** for his patience in explaining the minutiae of EU proceedings. Doesn’t seem to be around any more, which is a shame. **Scylla** really should be writing a column or something. He’s got talent to burn. ---
**Author:** ![GKW](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d9b06d/32.png) [@GKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GKW)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/37 "2003-03-13T16:50:44Z")
I am guilty of sometimes adding more to the personalities of the posters I read than what can normally be inferred from their writings. But I think it’s safe to say that **tomndeb** is an all round great guy 🙂 I like the way **Anthracite** can cut through a bunch of crap and present an argument in a clear and concise manner. There was some greco -person?? who impressed me with his knowledge about Saudi Arabian culture. **Persephone** seems like a sassier version of **Scotticher** -both nice girls. There are lots of good people here! ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/38 "2003-03-13T17:01:12Z")
**Scylla** and I may disagree on a lot of things, but man, that man makes me laugh. I can always count on **Fenris** to crack me up with the best parodies around. **Polycarp** is my personal aspiration of patience and kindness. **matt\_mcl** is my mac daddy. 😃 I miss seeing **Doobieous** around. (And thanks to everyone for the kind words. 😊 ) Esprix ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/39 "2003-03-13T17:17:49Z")
Thanks, **GfH**! Incidentally, I read a post you made in the Comfort Thread a day or so ago. And I burst into tears, because it was the exact same thing that I could have said. Although you were speaking for yourself, I felt as if you were speaking for me, too. And in case any of you are reading this and have a nice big lap, a comforting hug and a “it’ll be okay” available, well, the line forms behind **Gazelle** and I! ---
**Author:** ![delphica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9a140/32.png) [@delphica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/delphica)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049/40 "2003-03-13T17:31:58Z")
There’s no way I could possibly say all the nice things about all the wonderful dopers out there, but to cut the field a little bit, I’m going to exclude everyone in the following categories: chatted with, drink with, shared meals together, exchanged books with, been treated to football games by, received kick ass watches from, or are fellow participants in the mutual admiration society otherwise known as my LJ friends list. That said, there are some people with whom I have no interaction other than that I enjoy their posts. Your participation on these boards really brightens my day! **Podkayne** : Witty, smart, full of information, bonus points for being able to explain sciencey things to non-sciencey people. **Auntie Em** : Could you be a better writer? Your posts are glorious! **Legomancer** : Your contributions make Cafe Society a great forum. **Bricker** : I don’t think we share the same views on a lot of issues, but especially in GD I am always impressed by your debating skills, and more by your ability to keep your cool and stay civil, light-hearted, and informative even when faced with some real lunacy. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-something-nice-about-a-fellow-doper/161049.md?page=3)