The Tubadiva Appreciation Thread, Redux

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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I have already discussed this with Tuba extensively in e-mail, but I have no qualms about saying it publicly: I look forward to her return to the SDMB, whether as Admin, Mod, or just plain “grunt”.

Besides all the scutwork she’s been handling, her contribution as a poster has always been a real hoot.

And I’ve always been a little sorry to see that “For The Straight Dope” constantly under her name. “What’s she like when she takes the Admin hat off?” I’ve always wondered. Because she rarely does. As posters and posts go, she’s like the Harvard Lampoon’s Bored of the Rings–such a skinny paperback, but such a wallop.

I’m looking forward to finding out what she’s like without the Admin hat, if as I suspect she comes back as Private TubaDiva, with faded patches where the sergeant’s stripes were.

But anyway, I want her back. Period.

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Excuse the profanity:

TubaDiva is one hell of a lady.

I hope she comes back as well.

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TD saved my life (despite my wishes).

I wish nothing but good things for her. As far as I care she can post my whole credit card number on the internet.

won’t do anyone any good anyway…

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Thanks Muffin for starting this thread. I too have nothing but admiration and respect for Tuba and want to throw in my support for her. :slight_smile:

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While I think Tuba may have shown an error in judgement, I truly believe she had the best of intentions. And who among us hasn’t stepped into it up to his or her eyeballs while trying to do something with a pure heart?

I’ve exchanged a few e-mails with her and have always found her to be a class act.

We may not say it enough, but I stand in awe of her skill and expertise in keeping us Dopers in line.

I eagerly await her return.

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I don’t frequent MPSIMS too much, but I’m glad I saw this thread. I wanted to voice my support for TubaDiva as well. She is a large part of what makes the SDMB great. I look forward to her return.

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Just another shout out for Tuba. She’s always done a great job as a moderator/admin.

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Always struck me as a helluva reasoned gal. I too eagerly await her return.

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Can’t wait to have her back. And it’s good to know that the nay-sayers aren’t the only ones voicing an opinion- I’d hate to see anyone railroaded because of one especially vocal group to the detriment of us all.

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I made a mistake once, and Tuba smacked me for it. When I explained and apologised, she forgave me. Quite kindly, too. Let those who are without sin, and all that.

Hurry back…we miss you!

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In my six years here (I was McKenna before the Winter of Our Missed Content), I’ve rarely needed a smackdown, but when I have, TD’s the only one who can do it without making me feel like I’ve been whacked in the back of the head with a 2x4. It may be a drive by, but you can hear her car blocks away.

By which I mean she’s reasonable, polite, and firm. You get the feeling she’s given you the benefit of the doubt.

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Tuba - Thanks for making this a better place.

I miss you. Hurry back, k?