# The OpalCat Appreciation Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 31, 2000, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330 "2000-01-31T17:18:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Minxsmom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d07c76/32.png) [@Minxsmom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Minxsmom)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/21 "2000-01-31T19:10:00Z")
My turn to add $0.02 (Opal, I’d watch out if I were you. All these two cents add up - you’re gonna be a rich woman :)). Because I’m cranky that I haven’t been nominated for anything, I think that popularity contests are juvenile and high schoolish (this opinion will, of course change if I get nominated ;)). Ok, put the tomatoes away - it was a joke. The amount of time and effort and knowledge of HTML (or whatever it is you use to get all that stuff to work) is boggling to my mind. And, you can add me to the list of “People who appreciate all the hard work Opal puts into her site for our enjoyment”. As for the rest of the TMHP, as I’ve already said, it’s kickin’ and I enjoy it very much. Don’t change a thing just 'cause there’s some crabby people out there. * * * Princess of the Time and Space Continuum since 1969 (upgraded to Goddess 01/07/00) OK, we have enough youth. How about a fountain of smart. =^…^= ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/22 "2000-01-31T19:30:00Z")
Me2… Because she makes a great web site. Because among her posts are many of wisdom and which come from a great depth of experience. Because say what you will about her flash point, those on the receiving end of her temper have tended to deserve it. Because she’s our Opal. * * * Designated Optional Signature at Bottom of Post ---
**Author:** ![John\_Corrado](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a88e4f/32.png) [@John\_Corrado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Corrado)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/23 "2000-01-31T19:47:00Z")
Geez. I show up late and all of the niceties I was gonna say have been used up already. Opal? Take your favorite statements from everyone else on this thread, and consider me to have seconded them. Or thirded them, in some cases. (And NTG- you _rock_). * * * JMCJ I would _never_ amend my sig line as a way of reminding people to nominate or vote for me in any way. That would be just _tacky_. [www.fathom.org/teemingmillions/vote.adp](http://www.fathom.org/teemingmillions/vote.adp) ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/24 "2000-01-31T20:05:00Z")
> [@](#): > > Originally posted by Coldfire: > \*\*If she pulled down the entire Teeming Millions homepage because some people criticized either the Award contest in itself or the promotion thereof in in inapproproate threads, that was a VERY childish and ridiculously dramatic thing to do. > > She has a RIGHT to do it, of course: I am not here to dispute her intellectual property. > > But there is no way in hell I will start kissing up to her in order to get that fucking Teeming Millions Homepage back online. > > I’m sorry. Some people just take this shit WAY to seriously.\*\* Notice the _if_. Also, please bear in mind that I did not know the reason of the TMHP being offline. I was assuming (hence the if), and I had no idea what the real reason was. It could have been a technical problem for all I knew. Secondly, I posted this prior to the point when all Hell broke loose in the Pit. Had I known what was about to happen there, I would NEVER have posted in this manner. Although, quite frankly, I do not think that would have mattered. Just like PunditLisas “joke”, it was obviously a trigger that revealed a bigger problem. For which NONE OF THE POSTERS ON THESE BOARDS are responsible. This is a message board, and it is very hard to read the true emotions and motivations behind a piece of text. Add a slight language barrier, and a misunderstanding is born. I did not mean to push Opal over whatever threshold there was. Nor did I intentionally try to piss her or anybody off. I said that IF she pulled the page down permanently because of negative criticism, I would label that childish. A judgement I still support - it just turned out to be an untrue assumption. Ironically, my final quoted point proved to be all too accurate. And the results are something noone hoped for. Please do not hold the above statements against me, as they were made with insufficient knowledge. I apologize to anyone who was offended. I’d like to think that most people on this board know me better than to think I’d piss people off deliberately. OpalCat, I wish you all the best in coping with your problems and I hope to see you back in good health and similar humour. * * * **Coldfire** * * * _ **"You know how complex women are"** _ - Neil Peart, **Rush** (1993) ---
**Author:** ![Milossarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Milossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Milossarian)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/25 "2000-01-31T20:12:00Z")
Didn’t we do the ‘What is a Diva?’ thread in GQ a week or so ago? But seriously, I visited the Web Page for the first time this weekend, and I was quite impressed. Looks like a lot of work went into it, and into the awards thing too. * * * “In much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.” - Ecclesiastes 1:18 ---
**Author:** ![Neobican](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Neobican](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neobican)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/26 "2000-01-31T20:29:00Z")
At first glance, way back when I registered, I thought Opals teeming millions homepage was basically the “people” part of the Straight Dope website! You know, thinking she was on their payroll and all, but I was wrong of course… its all her project and her time and her great effort that makes it what it is. I truly salute you Opal, your site is exactly the kind of “sister site” the SD site lacked. I don’t know where you came up with all those great ideas (member bios, polls, even a chat!) but it seems to me that your site has helped all of us be more familiar and even friends with each other in a tremendous way. That makes this board more personal, therefore the best one to be at, exchanging messages with people you can get to know instead of strangers with aliases. * * * _“Wow! Spider-Man! Are you really friends with the X-men?”_ **"Not since Cyclops tried to use my viewmaster."** (Marvel Team Up #1) ---
**Author:** ![Gaudere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e495f1/32.png) [@Gaudere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gaudere)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/27 "2000-01-31T20:44:00Z")
I am amazed by just how freakin’ big the TMHP site is. I’m way too lazy to do that much work; I don’t know how she does it. Opal, it’s a kick-ass site, but it’s _your_ site and you can do whatever the hell you want with it; if it’s too much trouble for you just let it go. I hope things start looking up for you. * * * “It’s like I always said…there’s nothing an agnostic can’t do if he really doesn’t know whether he believes in anything or not” --Monty Python, “The Meaning of Life” ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/28 "2000-01-31T21:04:00Z")
Opal, I love the homepage. And, even though it goes against every belief I have, here: 🙂 * * * He thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts. But no smilies. ---
**Author:** ![Minxsmom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d07c76/32.png) [@Minxsmom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Minxsmom)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/29 "2000-01-31T21:13:00Z")
Holy Shit! Chief used a smiley! I think I’m gonna faint ::clunk:: ---
**Author:** ![elelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f0a364/32.png) [@elelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elelle)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/30 "2000-01-31T21:51:00Z")
Opal, I’ve enjoyed the TMHP,as well as your own WDHQ page. They’re fantastic looking, fun to wander through, and held together with your considerable talent and spirit. I’ve never figured out how you could keep it up at that level. And the effort to implement the Awards…well, I’m just learning all this HTML stuff, and it boggles my mind what you can do. If it’s too much to do, Opal, put the TMHP on hold. I’ll miss it, but would miss your voice much more. Take a break from it. Even beautiful wild minds need to rest once in a while. ---
**Author:** ![Lauralee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Lauralee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lauralee)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/31 "2000-01-31T21:59:00Z")
> [@](#): > > Holy Shit! Chief used a smiley! I think I’m gonna faint ::clunk:: I second that emotion. If nothing else, that endorsment should mean the world!! ---
**Author:** ![kellibelli](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@kellibelli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kellibelli)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/32 "2000-01-31T22:13:00Z")
Jeeessss, scott smilied! Man, thats hard to follow. We luv yoooou Opaaaal, oh yesss we dooooo! We luv yoooou Opaaaal… um…violets are bloooo? (blue) That concludes todays rendition. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisCTP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@ChrisCTP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChrisCTP)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/33 "2000-01-31T22:39:00Z")
Now that we know that Opal is resting and being taken care of by her husband and that there are going to be some (hopefully happy) adjustments in her medication… I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHO WON WHAT!!! * * * “…being normal is not necessarily a virtue. It rather denotes a lack of courage.” ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/34 "2000-01-31T22:43:00Z")
Chris - Assuming you can longer vote, the totals are visible on the voting page. * * * “You are sweet, kind, and considerate… Like a grown up boy scout with tits!” - Brian, aka SDMB’s one and only Satan. ---
**Author:** ![Surgoshan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e95f7d/32.png) [@Surgoshan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surgoshan)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/35 "2000-01-31T22:58:00Z")
We love you Opal!! It’s the best I can do, what with everybody else already taking the good stuff. Shucks. _kicks the ground_ * * * I sold my soul to Satan for a dollar. I got it in the mail. ---
**Author:** ![Sealemon88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@Sealemon88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sealemon88)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/36 "2000-01-31T22:59:00Z")
Thank you Opal. Your page is one of the better sites on the web. Count me in as one of those who really appreciate the work you’ve done for the Dope. * * * You say “cheesy” like that’s a **BAD** thing. ---
**Author:** ![Chef\_Troy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/37 "2000-01-31T23:20:00Z")
I’ll add my appreciation for your hard work to the above, Opal. It would be a shame for us if we didn’t have you to foster that sense of community that the TMHP provides, but I totally understand that sometimes you have to say “enough” and take a breather. We don’t want you to drown in caterpillars just to keep US happy. * * * Live a Lush Life Da Chef ---
**Author:** ![Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troy_mcclure_sf/32/4150_2.png) [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2000, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/38 "2000-01-31T23:37:00Z")
Well, holy crap! I’m off the boards for a while, and I come back to this?! Can someone give me a link? As for Opal, I’ve told her many times that she rocks and I appreciate all the work she puts into the site. And I want to reiterate that. Opal’s a great person, she makes it her hobby to provide something for the enjoyment of others, and does a damn good job of doing it. Opal, the Internet is your bitch; Good job! * * * JMcC, San Francisco, [JJM’s page from the Bay](http://members.tripod.com/~weirdstuff/index.html) If I were beaned with a fastball, fling my limp, lifeless body to first, cause, dammit, I earned it! ---
**Author:** ![tenspeedjohn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/439d5e/32.png) [@tenspeedjohn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tenspeedjohn)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2000, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/39 "2000-02-01T00:43:00Z")
Even though I’m new to SDMB, I spent some time surfing Opal’s site. I was looking for a picture of Michelle, I don’t remember why. I have some idea of the amount of time and creativity that goes into a quality site and I really enjoyed myself there. Keep up the great work, Opal. You are appreciated. John ---
**Author:** ![psycat90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@psycat90](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psycat90)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2000, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330/40 "2000-02-01T01:17:00Z")
The TMHP is an amazing site. I surf that sight as much, and on somedays even more, than the actual message board. Opal, you are an extremely talented woman and a very generous one to take on such a task for the sheer joy of it. If it is no longer a joy, then be done with it. Your happiness and well being should be priority. Thank you for all you have done. Thank you, thank you, thank you. * * * Always be ready to speak your mind and a base man will avoid you. -William Blake [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opalcat-appreciation-thread/13330.md?page=3)