# What SDMB posters do you especially admire, respect, or like? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 22, 2008, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319 "2008-12-22T16:11:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Stratocaster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stratocaster/32/16393_2.png) [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2008, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/61 "2008-12-24T17:35:49Z")
> [@JThunder](#): > > I like the way **FriarTed** tends to question commonly held beliefs and be a voice of sanity amidst chaos. I also appreciate the incisive thinking that **beagledave** and **Stratocaster** invariably bring to spirited discussions. Thanks! Very nice of you, and the feeling is mutual. JThunder is a poster I will look for in a thread, and I am invariably glad I did when I read his contribution. Sarahfeena is another poster who springs to mind, a personal favorite. ---
**Author:** ![Bobotheoptimist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/919ad9/32.png) [@Bobotheoptimist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bobotheoptimist)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2008, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/62 "2008-12-24T18:09:02Z")
Then of course there’s **Martini Enfield**. Great guy, I’d like to have a beer with him. ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2008, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/63 "2008-12-24T19:04:15Z")
> [@faithfool](#): > > Apart from my admiration of them, I’d like to add **eleanor** , **LHoD** and **chowder**. They all either crack me up, put the world in perspective or offer me glimpses of how I wish things would be (and sometimes, all three) and I’m forever thrilled to check out their posts. I’d like to thank them too, for making my days brighter and helping the Dope to be one of my favoritest places. Does this mean me or the lovely woman from Aquitaine? If it’s me, why, thank you and right back atcha ya. If it’s not, may sand fleas infest your underwear drawer for years to come. 😉 I like and respect too many Dopers to count. I am glad to be involved in a board that has some many intelligent and funny people–you all are interesting, which is not that easy to come by, really. I don’t post in these threads as a rule, because I always leave someone out and then I feel guilty. Heck, today I even like the Dopers who drive me batty. ---
**Author:** ![Winston\_Smith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2008, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/64 "2008-12-24T19:09:38Z")
That **Winston Smith** fellow is really my favorite. Witty, handsome, knowledgable. : whistles : Yes, siree. He’s quite a guy, that **Winston**. ---
**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:** [December 24, 2008, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/65 "2008-12-24T19:10:09Z")
> [@eleanorigby](#): > > \ Heck, today I even like the Dopers who drive me batty. That rum and eggnog is wonderful stuff, isn’t it? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2008, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/66 "2008-12-24T19:11:13Z")
> [@Winston\_Smith](#): > > That **Winston Smith** fellow is really my favorite. Witty, handsome, knowledgable. > > : whistles : > > Yes, siree. He’s quite a guy, that **Winston**. He really is a pretty good dude when he isn’t being an evil overlord. ---
**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2008, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/67 "2008-12-24T19:13:53Z")
> [@Bobotheoptimist](#): > > Then of course there’s **Martini Enfield**. Great guy, I’d like to have a beer with him. He can be tough to hook up with. I travelled from NYC to his part of Australia (just about a year ago today, as a matter of fact) and asked if I could buy him a pint, but we never got to meet. ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2008, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/68 "2008-12-24T19:24:19Z")
Wow…I guess it pays to read these threads once in a while. I come here to find that I’ve [del]pulled the wool over the eyes of[/del] earned the respect of not one, but TWO lovely ladies. **Silver Tyger** and **freekalette** , I’m going to need your mailing address so I can send out your checks. 😃 In addition to the two mentioned above, my favorite posters (really, REALLY sorry if I forget anyone) are: **WhyNot** : Always thoughtful, often says what I wish I could have said better before I even get a chance to say it **What Exit?** : The name I tend to think of first when it comes to talking baseball around here, and if you know me, you know that means I think incredibly highly of him **Queen Bruin** : One of the coolest ladies around, on the Dope or off **anu-la1979** : More than enough intelligence to spare mixed with being funny as hell **dalej42** : Laid back, good for dishing or taking a ribbing – perhaps my favorite baseball fan **eleanorigby** : My kind of smart-ass **Antinor01** : Oh, _he_ knows why he’s my favorite. 😉 **Shayna** : Mainly because she puts up with me **Johnny L.A.** : For his love of and insight into both flying and riding And many, many more… ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2008, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/69 "2008-12-25T00:37:56Z")
> [@eleanorigby](#): > > Does this mean me or the lovely woman from Aquitaine? If it’s me, why, thank you and right back atcha ya. If it’s not, may sand fleas infest your underwear drawer for years to come. 😉 Nah baby, it’s you. And although I agree that she is indeed a lovely lady from Aquitaine, I don’t see her around the boards all that very much. Which means I only worship at the **rigs** ’ feet. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2008, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/70 "2008-12-25T03:32:17Z")
Thank you, **bluecanary, WormThe Red, and Silver Tyger Girl**. People like you make it worth the minor hassle. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2008, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/71 "2008-12-25T03:41:54Z")
I like **Worm** , **Otakuloki** , and **gonzomax** for making the Feuds so much fun with their constant fighting over last place! And lots of other Feudies - y’all make the Feuds a constant blast! I love the Mumpers for putting up with minimal posts by me but still caring about my life. **Jali** has sure made me feel good about myself lately. Thank you. There are so many of you I care about, but you know how these old fart’s minds work… 😃 Thanks for being my friends, guys. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2008, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/72 "2008-12-25T15:18:27Z")
> [@olivesmarch4th](#): > > I love all of you, really. I even love our trolls. I don’t love each of you out of obligation, I love each of you for some unique and special insight you bring to me. I love you for adding to the diversity of this board. > > I’ll just mention one person who I feel doesn’t get enough recognition around here. **cmyk** is an incredibly special human being. His posts are usually uniquely confident, rational, and insightful. He is both intelligent, thoughtful and funny as hell. He has been incredibly kind to me both on and off the boards, and one thing I deeply regret is having to move out of MichiDope territory and not getting the opportunity to spend more time with him and the rest of the gang. Aww, shux — you made me blush — and, you know the feelings are mutual. I think I speak for the AA/Detroit gang, that whenever you’re back in town and have some free time, we’ll drop everything and put on another dopefest. I’ll bring the _Apples to Apples._ ---
**Author:** ![JThunder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e95f7d/32.png) [@JThunder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JThunder)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2008, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/73 "2008-12-25T16:46:12Z")
> [@Stratocaster](#): > > Thanks! Very nice of you, and the feeling is mutual. JThunder is a poster I will look for in a thread, and I am invariably glad I did when I read his contribution. Sarahfeena is another poster who springs to mind, a personal favorite. Indeed. **Sarahfeena** is deeply underappreciated around her, and I can tell that she makes a special effort to respond to others with great civility. ---
**Author:** ![WormTheRed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/bbe5ce/32.png) [@WormTheRed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WormTheRed)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2008, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/74 "2008-12-26T01:21:59Z")
> [@Rebo](#): > > I like **Worm** , **Otakuloki** , and **gonzomax** for making the Feuds so much fun with their constant fighting over last place! And lots of other Feudies - y’all make the Feuds a constant blast! Well, we have to fight over something, right 🙂 (and is it that obvious. At least we _pretend_ to be fighting over who gets to be temporary top dog :D) And yeah; **OtakuLoki** , **Gonzomax** , **Sunspace** , **Illuminatiprimus** , and quite a few others almost always bring a smile to my face. You guys are great! And a general shoutout to all of you! This place wouldn’t be the same without most of you - the best place on the 'net! ---
**Author:** ![Martini\_Enfield](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/martini_enfield/32/11123_2.png) [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2008, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/75 "2008-12-26T05:25:51Z")
> [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](#): > > He can be tough to hook up with. I travelled from NYC to his part of Australia (just about a year ago today, as a matter of fact) and asked if I could buy him a pint, but we never got to meet. And I’m still annoyed that I couldn’t get any time off to meet up for a drink either ( **Psuedotriton** being one of the many posters I’d love to have a beer with, along with **Bobotheoptimist, Johnny L.A., Baker,** and many others.) Christmas is a helluva time of year for a Retail Manager to get off, unfortunately. I hope to rectify that in future by getting a non-retail job. Or getting enough money to visit the US on a Grand Tour where I can come and buy you all a drink instead. 😉 In fact, I like most of the people here. _Except for **YOU, DR. VENTURE! MARK MY WORDS, YOU WILL TASTE THE WRATH OF THE MONARCH’S VENGEANCE!** _ Sorry, my brother got me _The Venture Bros._ DVD box set for Christmas… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2008, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/76 "2008-12-26T17:18:11Z")
> [@Asimovian](#): > > **eleanorigby** : My kind of smart-ass Such an accolade he gives, me! I should be so lucky as to get on his good side someday. He’s just that way because I keep beating him in Scrabble. It’s a male thing–trying to compensate for other um, lacks… **faithfool** –no rum involved. I just had a (fleeting) moment of _bon homie_. I’m over it. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Lamia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Lamia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamia)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2008, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/77 "2008-12-26T17:44:41Z")
> [@Aesiron](#): > > I’ve actually been waiting for one of these bi-monthly threads to mention I’ve taken notice of \*\*Lamia \*\*since we went back to free posting, and really like reading her posts. I also like \*\*jsgoddess \*\*quite a bit. Thanks, **Aesiron**! That’s very kind of you. Since I’m in here I’ll mention that I also like **jsgoddess** , and that I also enjoy **monstro** ’s posts a lot. **twickster** is also very cool. There are so many good Dopers I can’t list them all, which is why I usually don’t post in these threads…it seems impossible to do everyone justice. ---
**Author:** ![badbadrubberpiggy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/57b2e6/32.png) [@badbadrubberpiggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/badbadrubberpiggy)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2008, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/78 "2008-12-26T18:11:50Z")
> [@Zsofia](#): > > If I ever have kids, I want to be the **WhyNot** kind of mom. I have often thought this, myself. She was the first person I thought of when I started reading this thread. ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2008, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/79 "2008-12-26T21:37:51Z")
> [@eleanorigby](#): > > Such an accolade he gives, me! I plead temporary insanity. Please don’t kill me, punctuation polizei… ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2008, 10:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319/80 "2008-12-27T10:19:19Z")
So many of you have been kind to me that I am not going to answer this for fear of leaving someone out, but suffice it to say that those of you are dear to me already know that you are.🙂 Bill [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sdmb-posters-do-you-especially-admire-respect-or-like/478319.md?page=5)