# TomnDebb **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [September 24, 2005, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200 "2005-09-24T12:29:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![tomndebb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b9e5f3/32.png) [@tomndebb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tomndebb)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2005, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/21 "2005-09-24T17:27:42Z")
Damn! I had almost won my spurs, and now, I not only lose the spurs, they’re going to take away my jackboots, as well. [The username is explained, here](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=5647046&postcount=27). ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2005, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/22 "2005-09-24T17:32:05Z")
> [@tomndebb](#): > > Damn! I had almost won my spurs, and now, I not only lose the spurs, they’re going to take away my jackboots, as well. You’ve still got the riding crop, though, don’t you? And the monocle? I keep telling you, no one’s going to take you seriously until you add the dueling scar. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2005, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/23 "2005-09-24T17:55:13Z")
> [@EddyTeddyFreddy](#): > > You’ve still got the riding crop, though, don’t you? And the monocle? > > I keep telling you, no one’s going to take you seriously until you add the dueling scar. It’s a Heisenberg duelling scar, you can’t ever be sure if its there. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Borgia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_borgia/32/156_2.png) [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2005, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/24 "2005-09-24T18:14:32Z")
What the heck, I’ll join the group hug. 🙂 **Tom** ’s always impressed me with his intelligence and decency, both as poster and mod. I can’t recall disagreeing with any of his moderating decisions, but if I ever do, I’ll still know he has the best interests of the board at heart. ---
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a4c791/32.png) [@Zoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2005, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/25 "2005-09-24T18:16:53Z")
**Tom** is _so_ reasonable and well-informed that eventually I will have to re-examine very early minor disagreements that I had with him about Cole Porter and the KKK. That was _years_ ago, but it haunts me. **Tom** is one of those rare birds who is able to give words to what I am thinking. That’s the very definition of a teacher. And he _moderates_ without unnecessary clobbering. ---
**Author:** ![Starving\_Artist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aeb1de/32.png) [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2005, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/26 "2005-09-24T18:31:13Z")
I agree with the bouquets being thrown at **tomndebb**. Although we disagree from time to time, I’ve always found him to be very calm, level-headed and well-spoken…and very, very patient. Good on ya, **tomndebb**! ---
**Author:** ![samclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2005, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/27 "2005-09-24T22:43:05Z")
> [@grienspace](#): > > When **TomnDebb** first became a moderator quite a few months ago, I groaned. We had some uncomfortable exchanges in the past. > > But since then, I couldn’t help but notice that the tenor of his postings has changed subtly, or perhaps I perceived him differently. > > Thankyou **TomnDebb** for doing a good job. Aw, let’s throw in a little controversy. **tomndebb** couldn’t change the tenor of his postings if he were to become a _castrato_. I think you do, indeed, just perceive him in a different light. Those of you who wish to meet him in person, please show up at the 2006 [Summer Clevefest](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=327094&highlight=cleveland+dopefest) at **elmwood’s** palatial estate. (post#47 has pictures, already!) [sub]autographs are extra[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2005, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/28 "2005-09-25T00:12:04Z")
Can I get into the group [del]orgy[/del] hug here? 😉 **Tom** posted a great reply when I asked about intelligent design in the Lekatt pit thread, and overall he’s a fantastic mod. Kudos! ---
**Author:** ![Good\_Egg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/96bed5/32.png) [@Good\_Egg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Good_Egg)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2005, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/29 "2005-09-25T05:53:25Z")
What this proves is that, when you disagree with someone, and they explain their position in a calm fair manner, the other person is much more likely to see the point. Other “rulers” here should follow tom’s example. …debb does all the typing, actually… ---
**Author:** ![GusNSpot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gusnspot/32/436_2.png) [@GusNSpot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GusNSpot)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2005, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/30 "2005-09-25T06:06:33Z")
I am fortunate to have known Tom my whole online experience. He was in the same place I started and am better for having him in my online life. ---
**Author:** ![Excalibre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@Excalibre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Excalibre)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2005, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/31 "2005-09-25T06:35:06Z")
> [@GusNSpot](#): > > I am fortunate to have known Tom my whole online experience. He was in the same place I started and am better for having him in my online life. Interestingly, I’m told that **Spot** is the brains behind the **GusNSpot** username, and **Gus** merely types because **Spot** ’s paws can’t work a keyboard. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ExTank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/35a633/32.png) [@ExTank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ExTank)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2005, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/32 "2005-09-25T07:34:17Z")
**Tom’s** been so cool and even handed over the years that I’ve become convinced he’s actually an Agent for our Alien Overlords (who have yet to publicly reveal their existence), sent to Earth to bring us squabbling monkeys up to speed, civilization-wise, with his calm logic, vast knowledge, and even temperment. He looks down upon us screeching, poop-flinging primates with benevolence, as he patiently guides us to the path of Enlightenment before we join the rest of the Great Galactic Federation of Wise and Benevolent Beings. Or the guy’s just a friggin’ freak of nature. :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![gum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bbe5ce/32.png) [@gum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gum)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2005, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/33 "2005-09-25T07:49:22Z")
hehehehe **ExTank** 🙂 While I feel totally innocent at **Tomndebb** ’s: > [@](#): > > “There are several posters in this thread with deserved reputations for overreacting to perceived slights.” [I \*never\* overreact - ahem], I have to agree he has a point. 😉 Put me on the list of admirerers [is that a word?]. ---
**Author:** ![Brainiac4](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/brainiac4/32/3534_2.png) [@Brainiac4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brainiac4)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2005, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/34 "2005-09-25T16:26:11Z")
Just adding to the chorus… intending no disrespect to past generations of mods, I think our current one is the best we have had, with \*\*TomnDebb \*\*playing a big part in that. **Tom** , if you need some jackboots, I’m sure \*\*Veb \*\*has a spare pair you can wear at need… 😃 Kidding! \*\*TVeblen \*\*holds a special place in my heart, and not just because she’s named for one of my favorite sociological thinkers. ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2005, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/35 "2005-09-25T17:32:37Z")
> [@Brainiac4](#): > > **Tom** , if you need some jackboots, I’m sure \*\*Veb \*\*has a spare pair you can wear at need… Hey, are you trying to get **Tom** killed? Do you have any idea how high the stiletto heels are on [**Veb’s** jackboots](http://www.super-sexy-high-heels.com/images/Boots/VIXEN.jpg)? He’d have to practice for days, maybe weeks before he could walk in them, let alone grind them into Dopers’ necks. ---
**Author:** ![GusNSpot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gusnspot/32/436_2.png) [@GusNSpot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GusNSpot)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2005, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/36 "2005-09-25T18:30:45Z")
> [@Excalibre](#): > > Interestingly, I’m told that **Spot** is the brains behind the **GusNSpot** username, and **Gus** merely types because **Spot** ’s paws can’t work a keyboard. 🙂 Okay … Since I know Tomndebb would never rat me out, who did…??? 😕 ---
**Author:** ![tomndebb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b9e5f3/32.png) [@tomndebb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tomndebb)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2005, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/37 "2005-09-25T18:33:24Z")
> [@](#): > > **Spot** ’s paws can’t work a keyboard. Actually, **Spot** is a [hog](http://fff.fathom.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=298487#post298487), not a dog. ---
**Author:** ![Johanna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johanna/32/8318_2.png) [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2005, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/38 "2005-09-25T22:12:18Z")
> [@Excalibre](#): > > I think **ndebb** posted only a few times **ndebb**. That sounds like a word in one of the little-known South Arabian languages like Mahri, Jibbali, Soqotri. Or maybe Sicilian or Maltese. ---
**Author:** ![LadyMack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4491bb/32.png) [@LadyMack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LadyMack)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/39 "2005-09-26T05:53:33Z")
> [@tomndebb](#): > > Actually, **Spot** is a [hog](http://fff.fathom.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=298487#post298487), not a dog. Uh Oh. You’re in trouble now… :eek: And I have some thigh high boots you can…No? _I’ve always liked **tom**. Don’t let him know, tho._ ---
**Author:** ![Fromage\_A\_Trois](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a88e57/32.png) [@Fromage\_A\_Trois](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fromage_A_Trois)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200/40 "2005-09-26T14:02:38Z")
And to think, just the other day I said in the **lekatt** pit thread: > [@Fromage A Trois](#): > > …if there were such a thing as an anti-pitting, I would have to nominate tomndebb… Add me to the rapidly growing crowd of huggers. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb/323200.md?page=3)