I came to post this, so instead I’ll add Sampiro for anything American history related, especially US Southern history.
When it comes to 60’s and 70’s Rock Music, I always like hearing from Biffy The Elephant Shrew.
When it comes to Evolution, Biology, and other related fields of Science, I always like hearing from Colibri.
When it comes to Law, I always like hearing from Bricker.
I came in to mention QtM, pulykamell and monstro, but will add even sven, Kimstu and Peremensoe
for general interest, Zsophia as a librarian, Ambivilid on handicapped issues, Skammer on religion and Spice Weasel on mental health stuff.
There’s more, but I’ll wait my turn.
Dude, can’t believe I forgot to post Qadcop. I guess I just assumed I was seconding him above–of COURSE he’s one of our resident experts! Even off the board, like when I’m watching Orange is the New Black, I find myself wondering what his opinions are.
What about Gigobuster on climate issues? Definitely appreciate him, as well as Darwin’s Finch.
Thanks, faithfool. This thread is kinda becoming a list of my favorite dopers.
I like to hear from Fotheringay-Phipps on feminist issues, because he seems pretty moderate and open-minded and can express his dissent without coming off like a flaming jerk.
I like to hear from jsgoddess on feminist issues because she’s a goddamn warrior who will fuck a misogynist up.
Manda Jo always gives wicked good advice. **Nava **is super validating.
Vinyl Turnip is still the funniest poster here.
elucidator always has something interesting to say.
Wow, I’ve been here 9 years. I love so many of you.
When it comes to self-aggrandizement, I always prefer to hear from myself.
As well as aged cheese!
Skald, for hypotheticals ethically challenging and amusing. And for cheesecake.
Don’t forget WhyNot for medical issues too. Not sure how much she knows about prisons though.
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Running Coach is giving him a run for the money though.
Gary T and Rick are the resident experts on auto mechanics and both are fine writers to boot.
RickJay knows sports, but especially baseball.
And that reminds me to add jsgoddess for the same reasons, as well as dropzone for always cracking me up. Good people.
For legal matters, I always like Northern Piper’s contributions; as well as those of Muffin and Malthus.
When it comes to aviation, JohnnyLA, Richard Pearse, and LSLGuy are always worth a read.
And Leaffan always has something interesting to say, while Bryan Ekers somehow manages to lighten the mood when threads get a little heavy.
First and foremost, WordMan. Encyclopedic knowledge of music and guitars. He’s what used to be called a really cool head. Just an all around nice guy who’s happy to share his knowledge and eager to absorb knowledge from others. Cool and diplomatic, except on those exceedingly rare occasions where relentless provocation gets to him and he winds up having to report himself. 
And of course, Qadgop. Another cool head. Always willing to give a helpful medical opinion if asked. Tolerant, forgiving and nonjudgmental. Like WordMan, a really all-around great guy.
Shodan. Even though he and I aren’t always in agreement, we often are, and I appreciate both his posts and his sense of humor.
And Bricker, on just about anything he cares to post. Great at leaving emotion out of it and responding to the central issues without getting bogged down in personalities. Usually.
Banquet Bear, an all-around good guy.
Spice Weasel, just because.
Over the years I’ve become not the favorite poster of the people mentioned below, but I enjoy and learn from their posts anyway and I believe they deserve honorable mention.
silenus, for just about any insight on how to live a full, enjoyable and well-equipped life. Whether it be booze, knives, food or whatever, to learn from silenus is to live a fuller and more enjoyable life.
Running Coach, for great info on bicycling.
monstro, smart, thoughtful and (she’ll probably hate me for this) sweet. A gentle soul with good insights. She often causes me to look at things in a different way than I did before.
Miller, smart, witty, and, although I haven’t always thought so, an excellent mod. Fully capable of setting aside personal feelings in fulfilling his moderly [sic] duties.
I’m sure others will come to mind but it’s late and I need to call it a night. I may post more in the future.
On religion, ñañi has us all beat.
and also for biology, and military stuff. There ain’t nothin’ that Stranger don’t know 'bout!
(except maybe trains? 
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Man, I should be away, working on a deadline more often! Thanks for kind words directed my way, and I share the feelings of folks about many, many of the folks cited.
What’s interesting to me is that the folks getting mentions come here for the discussion. “Here’s what I know / have observed; where can folks take that?” Lots of opinions along the way - few of us are shy that way - but within the context of the fact that the conversation is the thing.
Great folks - I just wish posting volumes didn’t feel like they were declining so much.
CalMeacham and Dr Drake on “mythology & folksy stuff”.
Anybody who agrees with me on Spanish.
On legal discussions, I always like it when we get contributions from non-US posters, lawyers or not. Law is kind of “applied humanities”: legal systems are produced by an accumulation of history, politics, and whatever the heck human creativity and human stupidity happened to come up with as different social problems came up. Their diversity and similarities are something that would drive me nuts if I had to deal with them on a professional basis but very interesting from the peanut gallery.
monstro and Spice Weasel and Anaamika and WhyNot, because.
I like it when both monstro and youwiththeface are part of a conversation.
When I have a question about country music icon James Otto, be it his current touring schedule, his latest recording, or what he had for breakfast that morning, I can count on James Otto Sweet Heart to clue me in.