Hey, I thought I was your gay boyfriend! Geobabe is beautiful, charming, and witty.
[sub]Why don’t I ever get mentioned in these threads?[/sub]
Balance is very cool. I wish he lived closer so we could game together. My game is seriously lacking in good players right now.
Hey, I chimed in on the first page, and it took until page 3 for someone else to mention me! pout OK, I’m over it now.
gobear, if you wanna be my gay boyfriend, that would be fabboo!
I truly enjoy reading Drastic, Barbarian, and Collounsbury. Between the three, their posting styles are very different, but all three display a great sense of humor (and it’s a pleasure watching Collounsbury verbally reduce someone to hunks of burning rubble) and intelligence.
celestina is an total sweetheart. 
Scylla, although I may not agree with you a hundred percent of the time, I respect your well-thought-out posts and your ability to defend your viewpoint intelligently. Plus, the story about your chicken-loving goat made me laugh uncontrollably for about a half hour – I have to hand it to you for that.
Sue Dunhym (at least from her pic on the People Pages) is just absolutely beautiful.
I’m on the list!!!
:sigh:
No, bear. I’m your hag. That would make you…? 
I’m enamored with Arden Ranger, because when I asked a question in a thread she emailed me the answer, then explained to me that because of what I asked, that threads like that are usually closed. I bragged about how it hasn’t been closed yet, it was closed an hour later. [damn newbies!]
I’m indebted to pkbites, because he (or she?) was the first one to quote me in a reply.
And I’m glad I met Spirtus Mundi, Iampunha, and the others in the Fantasy football league I’m in, because they’re gonna get their butts kicked by an almost newbie.
I could go on and on complimenting people here, but I promised myself awhile ago that I wouldn’t make any ten page posts.
But I so want to thank Zenster for saying I have a heart of gold, and poopah chalupa for complimenting my eyes. You are both very, very sweet. Thank you.
Much Love,
Cheri
Gotta add something for racinchikki here. Anybody who likes Hudson Hornets is OK in my book. Anybody who likes Hudson Hornets and is female is even better. All that and good looks too? It’s almost too good to be true. Gunslinger, I’m jealous.
And Ellen, the same goes for anybody who likes Thunderbirds and “Defending Your Life.” If you ever want to have an Albert Brooks film festival, call me.
I also have to give a shout out to Sophie while I’m at it. She’s funny, intelligent, and having stayed up on the phone till ungodly hours of the morning talking to her I gotta say she’s a dream given human form.
Your friend in fins,
Zappo
Aww… shucks. 
Yes, and I see you’ve begun using capitalization as well! dj! You’re moving up in the world!
ladyfoxfyre - this isn’t very pretty in a compliments thread. How about saving that kind of thing for where it belongs?
[sub]Disclaimer: above post is entirely IMHO [/sub]
Wow. Where to begin. I’m gonna have to be all rebellious n’stuff and say a number of people.
Zoggie, of course, for the kick-ass AIM chats and all-around Zogginess.
Scotticher, one of the nicest, kindest, most compassionate and just plain coolest people in the world.
Lady Juliet, for being immensly intelligent and nice and kind and stuff. The fact that she’s stalking me doesn’t hurt none, neither.
Last but nowhere near least is struuter, who’s been around a bit lately but not nearly enough. You’re one of the most fun people I have ever interacted with on these boards, and a true friend.
And everybody else. Yeah, you. And…you. No, not you. Okay…maybe.
[sub]Mutter mutter and saepiroth for being a funny guy to have as a nemesis and starting a Pit thread and all mutter mutter[/sub] Oh! Look at the pretty trees!
I’m going to have to toss my 2 cents in also. I like you and all ladyfoxfire but methinks both of you need to let that incident go.
And in keeping with the OP, I’m going to compliment Jester on his Pit thread about newbies again, which should be made required reading for all newbies, regardless of age.
very reluctant mod thing:
Francesca’s perfectly right. Dopers are a huge, diverse group of frothing individualists; some will NEVER be simpatico but that doesn’t negate voices or viewpoints. At some point it’s necessary to agree to disagree and move on.
Slashing away at old grudges draws blood from combatants but in a communities–even large, outspoken ones–onlookers bleed as well. When that toll becomes too high, you’re presence becomes dispensable. Argue it clean–on points–provide cites, and defend your viewpoint without expecting to convert others.
Show the respect for others that you demand for yourself or leave.
TVeblen
Back on track…
I just want to use this thread to thank all the New York Dopers for their friendliness this summer, especially Billdo, OxyMoron, SuaSponte, TruePisces, and Biggirl and Houseman–and ESPECIALLY Pucette, Vix, and Maeglin. You last three showed me tremendous hospitality and warmth, and I’m proud to count each of you among my closest friends.
Pucette, I’ve got pictures to give you next time I’m up. Vix, you too. And Maeglin, I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you that I’ve never been to an opera, either.
Great idea for a thread. One more thing: Kimstu and xenophon rock hard. Drop me an e-mail, guys; I don’t know if the ones I have for you are still current.
Rasa always makes me smile. She’s just one smart and tres cool chic.
Aw, here I was, feeling all crummy and then I see this:
Thanks sweetie, right back at you. Even though you stood me up for trivia last week. We came in third, BTW.
I just want to tell my chat friends that you are the best. You always make me laugh and give me comfort when I’m down.
“celestina is an total sweetheart.”
Oh Krunk-y, you just made my day, Sugar! I just clicked on this thread because I wanted to read something nice, and I never expected to see my name mentioned here. I’ve got a big ol’ grin on my face now, hon. I think you’re a sweetheart too besides being my hunky superhero, but you already know that.
Let’s see. I’ll send my compliments out to the Emailsluts who contribute regularly to our forum. Y’all have been keeping me sane and happily in email, and you put up with me scolding you soundly when I think you aren’t being slutty enough.
I’m sure I’ll think of other folks to compliment later.