# What has a Doper done for you? A thank you thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 28, 2004, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450 "2004-01-28T18:50:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![KidCharlemagne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ed8c4c/32.png) [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2004, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/81 "2004-02-05T20:47:43Z")
> [@Necro Romancer](#): > > **KidCharlemagne** once thanked me when I libeled Islam. > > Thanks for thanking me. šŸ™‚ Libel? Was there something untruthful about your post? ---
**Author:** ![shannablu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8baadc/32.png) [@shannablu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shannablu)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2004, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/82 "2004-02-05T21:11:09Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > I have to mention **Horseflesh** again. He left my apartment here about 45 minutes ago, after spending almost _six full hours_ doctoring my computer. Turns out I did have a virus infection, but my computer is clean now, and he installed programs to do battle with future viruses. His family came over for a while too, wife and kids, and I fed them all burgers and chocolate cake, but it seems a small price to pay. He can have lunch anytime in the cafe where I work! > I even said Iā€™d babysit. After all, their just kids, how much trouble can they be? šŸ˜› I would like to thank **Baker** for inviting me to her house while **Horseflesh** worked on her computer. She was a very gracious host, feeding us a delicious dinner and putting up with the kids running around ā€œplayingā€ with her cats. We had a good time, but if she wants to babysit my two demon children, I have to draw the line there :D. They were being mild that night, **Baker** , you have no idea what you would be getting yourself into. Thanks for the offer though. ---
**Author:** ![Fretful\_Porpentine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fretful_porpentine/32/2873_2.png) [@Fretful\_Porpentine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fretful_Porpentine)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2004, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/83 "2004-02-05T21:26:03Z")
Roughly in chronological order, I would like to thank **yojimbo, ruadh, TwistofFate, G. Nome, Ice Wolf, Britt, casdave, kferr, RickQ** , and **Coldfire** for buying drinks and putting up with an occasionally clueless American with a habit of turning up in odd places. (And I hope one of these days Iā€™ll be able to add some of our Australian members to that list.) ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2004, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/84 "2004-02-06T00:20:52Z")
I made one of these lists. Without shameless whoring on my part. Iā€™d like to thank the Academy of Dopers who have allowed my threads to sink rapidly to bottom without them, I would be what I am today. I would like to thank every doper who has ever made me spew my drink over my keyboard in pure laughter. Iā€™ve stolen all your stuff for my own evil porpoises. ---
**Author:** ![jimmmy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/73ab20/32.png) [@jimmmy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jimmmy)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2004, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/85 "2004-02-06T00:34:53Z")
**shirley** for going before me and allowing me to say : IBID **RealityChuck** for the help with the book I tried ā€“ bothon the SDMB and his own excellent website ā€“ not that I was ever able to publish the crayon scribblings I called a bookā€¦ but it was very helpful ---
**Author:** ![E72521](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dbc845/32.png) [@E72521](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E72521)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2004, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/86 "2004-02-06T00:36:13Z")
I read a book review by **Shirley Ujest** on Amazon and bought it. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2004, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/87 "2004-02-09T13:54:52Z")
> [@E72521](#): > > I read a book review by **Shirley Ujest** on Amazon and bought it. Thanks! Ooooooooh! Which one! Tell me! Tell me! Og! I hope you like it! Ohh, the pressure. ---
**Author:** ![jellytoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/eb9ed0/32.png) [@jellytoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jellytoes)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2004, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/88 "2004-02-09T14:20:59Z")
**Bruce\_Daddy** , For making me laugh so hard at his toilet paper thread that I had to use the bathroom, myself. I still giggle randomly at parts that I remember. Iā€™m planning a ceremony to the toilet paper gods just for you **Bruce**. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![UnwrittenNocturne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/6de8d8/32.png) [@UnwrittenNocturne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UnwrittenNocturne)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2004, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/89 "2004-02-09T16:20:43Z")
**Nocturne, Jessity, Aesiron** The reasons are obvious I think Also **Siege** and **Ice Wolf** - you guys know why. Thanks The other inhabitants of #straightdope. Thanks for all the entertainment ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2004, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/90 "2004-02-09T18:05:23Z")
> [@Siege](#): > > **Esprix** , I know Iā€™ve mentioned this a few times, but I really did learn a tremendous amount from the Ask the Gay Guy threads. If I do now ardently defend the rights of homosexuals and vehemently argue that they are not any more inherently sinful than any other person, but are human beings just like everyone else who should be treated like any other person would be, itā€™s because of what you, **GoBear** , **jayjay** , **Mr. Visible** , **Priam** , **Matt McL** , **Scott Evil** , **Andygirl** , **Lola** , and people whose names have just leaked out of my brain and puddled on the floor have taught me. Thank you. Thanks, **Siege**. Iā€™m glad I made a difference. Thanks, too, to **Aries28**. Much obliged. Esprix ---
**Author:** ![Beadalin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Beadalin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beadalin)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2004, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/91 "2004-02-09T19:24:02Z")
**lno** taught me how to breathe fire. That was pretty much the coolest thing ever. ---
**Author:** ![Ice\_Wolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/dfb087/32.png) [@Ice\_Wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Wolf)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2004, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/92 "2004-02-09T19:41:34Z")
I donā€™t think Iā€™ve had so many mentions in an SDMB thread in a long time, if ever. To those of you who giving me that ā€œshout outā€ ā€“ thank you. Iā€™m glad Iā€™ve been able to help. In return, people ā€“ youā€™ve just helped rekindle a flickering spark deep down in my soul. Hopeā€™s light shines bright. You are wonderful. šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2004, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/93 "2004-02-09T20:14:22Z")
Mostly **auntie em** , who lets me keep my cats even though one of them keeps peeing on our papasan cushions. I have not doubt that sheā€™ll use this against me in the future, but for right now it seems mighty nice of her. Oh, and mad props to her marrying me this past summer. That was kind of her, too. Also, I shout-out to **zev\_steinhardt** , who recommended an excellent book for MSSQL programming. (Definitely not as poignant as my marriage thanks to **auntie em** , but I doubt that **zev** would have married me, anyhow, to earn such a thanks.) ---
**Author:** ![Bruce\_Daddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Bruce\_Daddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bruce_Daddy)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2004, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/94 "2004-02-09T22:05:41Z")
> [@jellytoes](#): > > **Bruce\_Daddy** , > For making me laugh so hard at his toilet paper thread that I had to use the bathroom, myself. I still giggle randomly at parts that I remember. > > Iā€™m planning a ceremony to the toilet paper gods just for you **Bruce**. > > Thanks. How very sweet! My bum is much better now-a-days, in case you were wondering. ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2004, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/95 "2004-02-09T22:07:07Z")
**GaryT** comes through on a regular basis with sound automotive advice. **Gazelle** organizes dope lunches. **Chique** made me feel welcome at my first pork dope. My wife had convinced me that those weird people I met on the internet were sure to kill me. They havenā€™t, so I guess I should thank all of them. At least they havenā€™t yet. ---
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2004, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/96 "2004-02-13T00:14:12Z")
Awww, **Nursie** , youā€™re so sweeeeeeet! Youā€™re welcome. Now what have YOU done for ME lately? šŸ˜ƒ I havenā€™t organized one of those things in a while. How about Friday, February 20th? We HAVE to go to MarketPlace, though. I havenā€™t had it since the last DopeLunch. ---
**Author:** ![LVgeogeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b19c9b/32.png) [@LVgeogeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LVgeogeek)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2004, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/97 "2004-02-13T00:57:03Z")
Even though I have not had any contact with andy Dopers via email or in person I want to say thank you for helping me make it through every work day. (My job is ULTRA boring and I have an office with no windows. I do computer work and basically have no one to talk to all day at workā€¦ anywhoā€¦) I love reading the threads and sometimes posting. Not only does it give me interesting stuff to talk about (current events and stuff) but also to get to see what diverse group of people have to say on such a variety of subject matter. I love the fact that this board can make me laugh, cry, and every thing in between. So I just want to say **Thank you for all that you do**. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2004, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/98 "2004-03-07T21:12:17Z")
> [@Cervaise](#): > > Iā€™ll always be grateful to **Larry Mudd** for the reacharound. šŸ™‚ Thatā€™ll teach me for coming to this thread through a vanity search. :eek: Late to the party, and I see there have been many folks who got there first with people Iā€™m grateful for. Not this one, though: **Ilsa\_Lund** for restoring my faith in the taste and intelligence of young people. ---
**Author:** ![Roadwalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e19b73/32.png) [@Roadwalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roadwalker)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2004, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/99 "2004-03-07T21:46:23Z")
The whole SDMB showed a tremendous outpouring of love and support just over a year ago when I lost my 6-year-old daughter to cancer. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2004, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450/100 "2004-03-07T21:46:47Z")
I would like to thank **Scott Evil** and his sobering experiences he has written here. To the **Gay Dopers** , thank you for making me more tolerant. To the **Mommy Dopers** and **Daddy Dopers** who work hard at the toughest job on the planet. All the **Great Debate Dopers** and **General Questions Dopers** who are so dang smart, it is just plain scary. Thank you for taking all of my brain fart questions seriously. For **Lynn Bodoni** who explained over in the Eargasm thread about how to get off a cat in heat with a q-tip. My innocence is forever lost when I read that. To the **Mods** , you keep this place running pretty darn smooth. Those nice jack boots really help kick out the trolls. Thank you for all you do. please donā€™t hurt me. In contusion, my final act of Brown Nosing: **Cecil Adams** thank you for the courage to answer the eternal questions and creating a place for us to gather and waste/waist loads of time fighting ignorance and other stuff. (Loads of other stuff.) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-a-doper-done-for-you-a-thank-you-thread/226450.md?page=6)