# What dopers are you thankful for or appreciate even if they may not be aware of it? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 14, 2005, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966 "2005-11-14T06:29:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![lorene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/65b543/32.png) [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2005, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/101 "2005-11-19T21:21:08Z")
Wow…I really killed a thread simply by _appreciating_ people?! 😕 ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2005, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/102 "2005-11-19T21:29:06Z")
> [@lorene](#): > > Wow…I really killed a thread simply by _appreciating_ people?! 😕 That is one serious case of thread-cooties you’ve got. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Rubystreak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Rubystreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rubystreak)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2005, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/103 "2005-11-20T01:27:49Z")
I’m thankful for **twickster** , **jmizzou** , and **Jelaza** for playing FantasyTV with me lo these many seasons. I also happen to think that **CK Dexter Haven** is a pretty cool guy. ---
**Author:** ![Scissorjack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c67d28/32.png) [@Scissorjack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scissorjack)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2005, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/104 "2005-11-20T04:52:59Z")
I’m picking **Askia** , who seems incapable of typing anything that isn’t knowlegeable, thought-provoking or just damn funny. Does a pretty good rant, too. Whenever I see that he’s posted somewhere, I always have to click on it. ---
**Author:** ![Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bambi_Hassenpfeffer)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2005, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/105 "2005-11-20T06:29:39Z")
There are so many that make the Dope so pleasurable, and I hate naming names because I always forget people. Off the top of my head: [ul][li]The Entertainers: **Sampiro** and **Eve** head this list. **Sampiro** , you have a real, true talent. It’s a tragedy that you are not published. I have actually slid out of my seat from laughter reading your stuff. **Eve** , you are so knowledgeable about your passions, and your writing style made me interested in something I previously wasn’t. The bon mots you toss off brighten my day immeasurably.[/li][li]The (former) Trek Dopers: I had some good times reading your stuff. **Aes** , **Viva** , **carnivorousplant** , and the dear, departed **Tars Tarkas** especially.[/li][li]The Lawyers: **Campion** , **pravnik** , **GFactor** , **Random** , and especially **Bricker**. I hate legal language, and I hate all the lawyers I know IRL, but y’all make this stuff easy to understand and argue very well. **Bricker** , politically I never agree with you, but I appreciate the opposing viewpoint.[/li][li]The Scienticians: **Una Persson** and **Colibri**. I know when I see a GQ you’ve posted to, it’ll have an excellent, well-written answer.[/li][li]The Teachers: Too numerous to list them all, but I recall **pseudotriton** and **Manda JO** most.[/li][li]The Floridopers, because I don’t have to explain how weird this place is when I mention something off hand.[/li][li]The Others: **Excalibre** , for his encylopedic knowledge of languages and linguistics. **Polycarp** , for his broad knowledge and kind, warm soul. **matt\_mcl** , who usually posts what I’m thinking for me, without knowing it. **jay jay** , for much the same reason. **Biggirl** , cause she can be so damn funny. [/ul][/li] I guarantee you there are some I’ve forgotten, but forgive me. It’s late, after a long day. ---
**Author:** ![Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bambi_Hassenpfeffer)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2005, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/106 "2005-11-20T06:47:12Z")
Damn my forgetful mind. I forgot **Qadgop** , of all people. Smart, funny, and always happy to help. His stories of prison life are also _always_ entertaining. ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2005, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/107 "2005-11-20T18:53:00Z")
Well, duh…I should not have forgotten **Bambi** , without whom I might never have seen the new BSG. And I reeeeeeaaalllly miss **Kn\*ckers**. I hope she’s well, wherever she is. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2005, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/108 "2005-11-20T21:46:44Z")
{Points and laughs} **lorene’s** got thread cooties! Ooh, ooh, I thought of someone I always look forward to reading - **Bryan Ekers**. It only registered with me recently how funny this poster is. And of course there’s a whole bunch more, most of whom have been mentioned already. ---
**Author:** ![Elza\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Elza\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elza_B)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2005, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/109 "2005-11-20T22:15:56Z")
> [@ivylass](#): > > Thanks to **ElzaB** for adopting me in the political thread. 😉 Aww, I got a mention! I feel loved! 😃 All of my favorites have pretty much been mentioned, but I’ll mention a couple again. Of course, **Ivylass** for her level-headed approach to politics. While I rarely post in political threads, I read most of them, and I’m reminded that the majority of people who are on the opposite side of the spectrum are pretty damn good people. I like being reminded of that. **Irishgirl** , who seemed so joyful over getting married - and although I only mentioned the miscarriage I had in September in passing in a couple of threads, she expressed her sympathy to me very kindly in one of them. **Anaamika** , who had a LONG email exchange with me a few months ago during a bout of depression I was dealing with - helped keep my spirits up a LOT. There are a lot more, but everyone’s been mentioned. This is easily one of my favorite boards to read. E. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2005, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/110 "2005-11-24T19:43:00Z")
Many thanks to **Idle Thoughts** for mentioning me. Sorry I did not notice this sooner. All the dopers here deserve my thanks: \*\*Beelzebubba Winowill Mauvaise mojo jomo tubadiva Ultrafilter Mangetout Kaje Crunchy Frog Johnny L.A. Badtz Maru Saltire rjung manhattan jab1 tracer SPOOFE Esprix Tars Tarkas FDISK Strainger Padeye TheeGrumpy Eve spoke- Chance the Gardener Ashtar Smeghead Darwin’s Finch Airman Doors, USAF TV time Iampunha Captain Amazing Tuckerfan TheLoadedDog Irishgirl Peanuthead Crusoe Particlewill Ukulele Ike Libertarian Fenris ITR champion Avalonian capacitor Crorex Dogzilla Yojimboguy Fibonacci EchoKitty Daniel Mangeorge Tripler Shirley Ujest Broomstick Troy McClure SF scott evil Qadgop the Mercotan Muad’Dib Arden Ranger Deathawk Mighty\_Girl Samclem Debaser MaryEFoo Jomo Mojo CalMeacham wolf189 astorian Ferret Herder Terminus Est UncleBill Ranchoth RealityChuck Sauron elfkin477 pseudotriton ruber rubber Triskadecamus BobT Persephone Bosda Di’Chi of Tricor GuanoLad White Lightning interface2x Violet Khadaji Tomcat Intaglio Beckwall Xcheopis sassy Cisco The Bad Astronomer Q.E.D. Chef Troy Ben Gazelle \*\* And now: special mentions to: **Coldfire** : for casting to hell the gamer spammer and for coming to our Phoenix dope fest (GO NETHERLANDS in the FIFA 2006 world cup!) **Lynn Bodony** : May you get all the sugar free chocolate you can! **Gaudere** : I survived an encounter with a mod, but his/her law got me (still does) **OpalCat** : Thanks for the moon raccoon! **elucidator** : For saying what I was thinking before I had the need to type it. **Hentor the barbarian** : For also being there just like elucidator. **Elvis1ives** : For being in the building! **Exapno Mapcase** : the butler did it! **Duck Duck Goose** : I still thank you for your all your help! **sailor** : Thanks for your help also, sorry to see you did not subscribe. **Scylla** : for the blimps mostly. **Sam Stone** : for the Barbie House tale. **SteverinoAlaReno** : “Thank you GIGObuster! I will raise a glass of fine scotch in your honor.” Well, I don’t drink hard stuff, but I will raise a glass of Zinfandel for you!) **glee** : Because he called me an scholar and a gentleman! **sugare** : For saying: “ ::applause:::: Beautiful work, GIGObuster” (in the same thread as glee) **mamahen** : For being mamahen! **RTFirefly** : Thank you for your advice. **Flamsterette\_X** : sorry I missed getting back to you, I had lots of family emergencies and work and college is swallowing the rest of my time. **Polycarp** : because he remembered me a few months ago when he thanked everybody for being concerned on his past emergency, I still feel bad I could not help you directly in your hour of need, but I am getting in a better economic situation now to help other dopers in trouble in the future. **lel** : just because she said I am a superhero! Finally: special thanks to **Guinastasia** : because historical babes rock my world! And because she is the only American I know that knows more of the history of El Salvador than many Salvadorians I know. Thank you for all your help in the debates Kat! ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2005, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/111 "2005-11-24T20:04:17Z")
> [@Shirley Ujest](#): > > To the Male Dopers: > > \*\*Cartooniverse > Lieu > Cheffie > Rue > Scylla > Samclem > Coldie > Giraffe > Astro > Hal Briston and his Sheep > Bosda > Tuckerfan > Lobsang > Mr.FantsyPants > \*\* > > And a host of other virile intelligent Manly Men of Doperville whose names I’ve forgotten because I am all a titter just thinking about them. > Anyone else that has made me laugh or think, I salute you I’ve stolen all your stuff to serve my greater good! Thanks! ::snuffle, snurk, snnngggggt:: I am humbled to have made a list without the word “shit” in it. And on the first page, too. ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2005, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/112 "2005-11-24T20:33:38Z")
**Quadgop the Mercotan** because his posts are usually some of the best reading material in these boards. Plus I like the name. **Inigo Montoya** because of the name, and I also usually find his posts interesting. **Aanamika** and **Anastaseon** for interesting posts. And there is someone I’ve got sort of a crush on, but since I’m never going to meet him I’m not telling, so there! 😛 self ---
**Author:** ![picunurse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2005, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/113 "2005-11-24T21:45:39Z")
:rolleyes: I shoulda known. ---
**Author:** ![Hung\_Mung](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e4f/32.png) [@Hung\_Mung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hung_Mung)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2005, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/114 "2005-11-24T22:39:53Z")
Harborwolf and Tuckerfan. You guys rock. ---
**Author:** ![roger\_thornhill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d9b06d/32.png) [@roger\_thornhill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/roger_thornhill)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2005, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/115 "2005-11-25T01:07:11Z")
> [@GIGObuster](#): > > Many thanks to…! Not often I feel grateful to be excluded, but on this occasion it made me feel special. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2005, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/116 "2005-11-25T01:14:48Z")
> [@Nava](#): > > **Inigo Montoya** because of the name, and I also usually find his posts interesting. I didn’t mention **Inigo Montoya** by name, but he’s one of the ones I had in mind. Even if he _did_ call me emotional. I’ll have him know that I had my emotions surgically removed. I think they’re in a jar behind the Vegemite. And **picunurse** , for her Mac help. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2005, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/117 "2005-11-25T01:30:14Z")
> [@roger thornhill](#): > > Not often I feel grateful to be excluded, but on this occasion it made me feel special. _Phillip Vandamm_: “Has anyone ever told you that you overplay your various roles rather severely?” ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2005, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/118 "2005-11-25T02:25:41Z")
I am grateful to…well, just about _every_ Doper for being patient with my ignorance, & helping me to relieve myself of it. And I’m slightly stunned by being on _anybody’s_ list. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2005, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/119 "2005-11-25T02:35:02Z")
> [@Bosda Di'Chi of Tricor](#): > > & helping me to relieve myself \<12-year-old\>_giggle_\ Oh, man…let’s see. I’m grateful for **Polycarp** , **Siege** , **Mangetout** , and quite a few others who don’t spring instantly to mind, for being visible and reasonable Christians who are willing to take the time on this board to combat the occasional and rare idiot who thinks he can’t be a Christian without hating people. I’m grateful for **Qadgop** and **Chronos** (and others, but especially those two) for being my brothers-in-Tolkienry. I still live for LotR threads. I’m grateful to the whole MMP gang for making my days at work so much less ridiculously boring and giving me a thread that moves fast enough for me to actually interact with during my breaks and lunch. I’m grateful for my queer brothers and sisters here (I’m not naming names, because I’m bound to forget someone and I don’t need that drama). Together we usually manage to fight ignorance of the homophobic or just plain curious flavors. I’m grateful for **supervenusfreak**. Period. Have a happy Thanksgiving, fellow Statesiders. And to everyone else, just have a great weekend. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2005, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966/120 "2005-11-25T02:37:36Z")
I knew I’d forget something! Dammit! I’m thankful for my reality show posse, especially **rockle** , **Draelin** , **zut** , **MamaTiger** , **middleman** and all the others! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dopers-are-you-thankful-for-or-appreciate-even-if-they-may-not-be-aware-of-it/330966.md?page=7)