# Who should the SDMB pay to stay? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [March 19, 2004, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195 "2004-03-19T13:57:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![cards](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecd19e/32.png) [@cards](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cards)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2004, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/21 "2004-03-20T16:31:24Z")
**Sauron, Dante, Fenris, Scylla, RTFirefly, EllenFair** are just a few I’d hate to see leave. ---
**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 20, 2004, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/22 "2004-03-20T17:56:34Z")
> [@Maureen](#): > > Which would be truly unfortunate, **Master Wang Ka** , as you were the first name that sprang to my mind. I still break out in giggles every time I think of the attack water bed… > **NoClueBoy** & **Lobsang**. I’m hereby offering to pay their subscriptions myself. But then you would have to give up the sex to them. Oh… That was your point. Carry on. ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2004, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/23 "2004-03-20T18:26:17Z")
**Shirley** , I doubt **if6was9** would appreciate that, but if you’re feeling left out, I’d pay your subscription, too. I usually can’t wait to read threads you’ve opened or posted to. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2004, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/24 "2004-03-20T22:14:10Z")
> [@Shirley Ujest](#): > > > [@Maureen](#): > > > > Which would be truly unfortunate, Master Wang Ka, as you were the first name that sprang to my mind. I still break out in giggles every time I think of the attack water bed… > > NoClueBoy & Lobsang. I’m hereby offering to pay their subscriptions myself. > > But then you would have to give up the sex to them. > Oh… > > That was your point. > Carry on. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Master\_Wang-Ka](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/master_wang-ka/32/3325_2.png) [@Master\_Wang-Ka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Master_Wang-Ka)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2004, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/25 "2004-03-20T22:24:33Z")
…so several of you would pay to have sex with me, but none of you would pay my board fees? Or am I totally misunderstanding the responses? Not sure whether to feel warm and flattered or hopelessly confused… 😕 ---
**Author:** ![kushiel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bbce88/32.png) [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2004, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/26 "2004-03-21T01:41:42Z")
> [@Master Wang-Ka](#): > > …so several of you would pay to have sex with me, but none of you would pay my board fees? Or am I totally misunderstanding the responses? > > Not sure whether to feel warm and flattered or hopelessly confused… 😕 Just go in under their subscribed username after they fall asleep? Eh, it works, doesn’t it? ---
**Author:** ![Call\_me\_Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/90ced4/32.png) [@Call\_me\_Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Call_me_Frank)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2004, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/27 "2004-03-21T02:35:51Z")
I’ll say **Badge** as well…and me…you’d all miss me, right? Right? ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2004, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/28 "2004-03-21T03:18:23Z")
For sure… **Dante** , who absolutely cracks me up. **Hamlet** , who’s even-handed perspective is extremely appreciated. **wring** , for another liberal female slant, of the long-term variety. And without a doubt, **Scotticher** , who has to be one of the sweetest people I’ve ever had the pleasure to ‘meet’ online. Oooh, lots of those others mentioned where great too! **Badge** is, without a doubt, an invaluable resource. He rocks!! ---
**Author:** ![Knorf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/58956e/32.png) [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2004, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/29 "2004-03-21T04:25:32Z")
Anyone who could create [this](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=51270) most spectacular of threads should be given a honorary, lifetime membership. Go **Cervaise**! ---
**Author:** ![Antonius\_Block](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/51bf81/32.png) [@Antonius\_Block](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antonius_Block)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2004, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/30 "2004-03-21T11:22:50Z")
> [@SnoopyFan](#): > > That really neato prison doctor guy whose name is escaping me. That would be **Qadgop the Mercotan** , and I second your suggestion. He hits the trifecta of expert knowledge by being the go-to guy for prisons, anything medical, and Tolkien. **Polycarp** for his knowledge of religious matters. Anyone else whose knowledge about a subject being discussed gets people to post **“Paging _x_”** to get them to show up in the thread, because you know the thread won’t be answered definitively until they’ve at least shown up to check it out. The two named above fit this description. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Great\_Zamboni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4bbf92/32.png) [@The\_Great\_Zamboni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Great_Zamboni)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2004, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/31 "2004-03-21T17:31:48Z")
**Wally** should be paid to stay! He has monstrous seniority. He is the Legend of the Board. **AnnieXmas** should be paid to stay, too, just because of her interesting name. ---
**Author:** ![F.U.Shakespeare](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/aca169/32.png) [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2004, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/32 "2004-03-21T17:36:10Z")
**UDS** , for perceptive, objective social commentary, and vast knowledge of religion and Latin. ---
**Author:** ![Bumbazine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbazine/32/362_2.png) [@Bumbazine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbazine)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2004, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/33 "2004-03-21T20:18:15Z")
**Cecil** And all of the **MMP** ers. ---
**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 21, 2004, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/34 "2004-03-21T20:53:55Z")
Ummmm, \*\*Wally \*\* was killed in a freak work accident two years ago. Unless I am being whooshed. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2004, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/35 "2004-03-21T22:23:42Z")
[ul][li] **Polycarp** [/li][li] **Libertarian** [/li][li] **Bricker** [/li][li] **Cervaise** [/li][li] **Duck Duck Goose** [/li][li] **tomndebb** [/li][li] **Scylla** [/li][li] **Sauron** [/li][li] **Esprix** [/li][/ul]And others. Lots and lots of others. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![CoatOfArms](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@CoatOfArms](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoatOfArms)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2004, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/36 "2004-03-21T23:37:08Z")
> [@PbZep](#): > > Who do you think should be paid, or at least have their fees waived because of their input? No question about it. **Dr. QtM** , Qadgop the Mercotan! ---
**Author:** ![flamingbananas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f4b2a3/32.png) [@flamingbananas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flamingbananas)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2004, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/37 "2004-03-22T04:20:45Z")
Oh gosh. Some people have made me cry I have laughed so hard. So many people on the SDMB have really made my day. Everytime my brother looks at my in amazement when i crack up. [comic book guy] BEST. MESSAGE BOARD. EVER. [comic book guy]/ ---
**Author:** ![WaryEri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ea666f/32.png) [@WaryEri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WaryEri)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2004, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/38 "2004-03-22T04:43:34Z")
As an avid reader/rare poster, the SDMB wouldn’t be the same for me without: Eva Luna, for her INS expertise and just general great posting. Diogenes the Cynic- bestill my liberal little heart, says so many things I don’t have the balls to say, but enjoy reading. Scylla- blimps and a presented conservative POV. …gobear, matt\_mcl, Airman Doors, elucidator, Shodan, Apos, Coldfire…there are so many people who’s names have come up over and over in Great Debates and even Pit threads that I learned so much from. I came for the GQ, I stayed for the politics. **My** SDMB experience would be a different place without them. Trying to think of a list like this has really made MrVisible’s point stand out for me. This forum is so great because of the content provided by people who will now be paying for the privilege of providing it. I still don’t mind having to pay, and I’m pretty sure I’ll be doing so when the time comes, but I can see his point alot better now. ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2004, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/39 "2004-03-22T04:47:16Z")
> [@Shirley Ujest](#): > > But then you would have to give up the sex to them. So… I get a free ride, AND a free ride? Sweet! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2004, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195/40 "2004-03-22T05:18:11Z")
There are a lot of people whose names just make me think of this place. **Shodan** hit on a lot of them (and he’s one of them, for me). There are a lot of others, some whom I don’t see that often anymore. I’m afraid to name names, since you always forget someone and then they feel left out. And there are some very classy, wonderful people whom I’ve come to know through this board whom I wouldn’t wish to exclude. So just about everyone, if I could afford it. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-the-sdmb-pay-to-stay/235195.md?page=3)