Edit: Post on this thread and you will get a compliment

[cally]

Post on this thread and one of us will say something positive.

I think we all need a hug today, so let's try to give every DUer who posts on this thread a kind word.

I'll start with the Skinner:

Skinner--I don't know how you do it, but you are always reasonable. I appreciate your fairness.

[autorank]

1. DUer "indigobusiness" has a great anti * web site!

http://sludgereport2.blogspot.com/

It's a hoot!!!

[cally]

16. I like your humor

That site is funny.

[NNadir]

124. I'm really ugly but my wife is gorgeous in every single way.

[indigobusiness]

133. Thanks for the plug, autorank.

I've always said you had style and great judgment: your taste is only surpassed by your seasoning.

Whataguy!:bounce: :yourock: :bounce: :toast:

[sui generis]

2. Fudge Striped Cookays can cook like a mofo!

[fertilizeonarbusto]

6. You never answered me

Is that picture you? And if it is, would you run away with me. My BF won't mind after he shoots us. :evilgrin:

[sui generis]

24. It's me

Underwear model? Hmmm. Ever been to a Dallas DIFFA show? They glued 4000 swarovski crystals on me one year and not much else for the grand finale. Two years running before that was loincloths, and last year was some v-e-r-y see-through gauze. At this rate this year I'm probably just coming out in saran wrap.

[fertilizeonarbusto]

33. No, I always hated live shows

Believe it or not, I'm actually rather shy. But I always got on well with the camera. There's only one secret: do not think. hence, a lot of Rethugs take great pictures.
Oh, yeah? would love to see the, um, body of your work. ;-)
I kill me! I wish I were this glib in real life.

[cally]

17. You must have good taste!

I like folks who can compliment others cooking.

[fertilizeonarbusto]

3. I love the mods-you are saints

and, long live Will Pitt and the Adder!!!!!!!!!!
And Khephra is now interceding in our behalf!!!!!!!!!!
And Sniffa needs to fall madly for me!!!!!!!!!!!
Love to all DU!!!!!!!!!!
:grouphug:

[sniffa]

10. doh

you made me bLush. :P

[fertilizeonarbusto]

12. hee, hee, hee

that's why I do that.

[cally]

19. The mods work sooooooooo hard

It takes a thoughtful person to recognize it.

[fertilizeonarbusto]

49. Thanks

It takes a very thoughtful person to start this thread :hug:

[Texasgal]

4. MissMillie just posted the funniest thread today!

Thank you for the laugh... I think we all needed it!

And, to Cally, thank you for this thread!

[MissMillie]

14. Why, thank you!!!!

:hug:

Though I do think terrya's copycat was hilarious!

[cally]

20. MissMillie often posts great threads. I'm glad she is here..nt

[sniffa]

5. johnnybLitz

you're too kind for words, and i'm proud to caLL you a friend.

(i hope that wasn't too mushy, but mushy enough)

[JohnKleeb]

8. ain't that the truth

Great guy.

[moosedog]

7. Too Many to count....

I want to give a hug to so many very informative people on DU, that I can't decide who to name. I'll just leave it at that. Mrs. Moose

[cally]

68. Here's a hug to an informed and

valued member of DU. :hug:

[scarlet_owl]

9. I can't single just one DUer out. I think you're all great!

:hug:

[cally]

23. I love your inclusiveness

It's how I feel. Too many great DUers to count.

[Lavender Brown]

11. MrsGrumpy is super friendly and nice

Despite her name!

[cally]

26. And so are you. I think you are always reasonable...nt

[Lavender Brown]

54. and

thank you for being so nice too.
:grouphug:

[La Lioness Priyanka]

13. pagerbear is the most fabulous bear ever

[sniffa]

15. more so than meegbear?

[welshTerrier2]

18. this reminded me of an old MASH episode ...

don't ask me why ...

Frank Burns: Trapper, why do people take such an instant dislike to me?
Trapper John: It saves time Frank ...

i also liked this one ...

after Winchester makes a total ass of himself in front of the whole camp, Colonel Potter walks up to him and says:

Winchester, just a hunch ... Will Rogers never met you, did he?

and a kind word for ALL my fellow DU'ers ... we fight and bicker because WE CARE ... i can think of no greater praise ...

[buddhamama]

28. welshTerrier's posts are always worth a read

I am not a stalker, i swear! but whenever i see a post of yours i read it and learn something. Sometimes I even search you out. :you rock:

[welshTerrier2]

42. ahhh ... a stalker ...

don't try to deny it ... i've always been intrigued with your username ... i've tried to get into buddhism about a hundred times but life always seems to get in the way ...

wish you posted more about it ...

[cally]

32. I like you

I notice your posts and know that I just respect you. Simple as that.

[welshTerrier2]

47. thanks, cally ...

what a great idea for a thread ...

i often wonder whether anyone even knows who i am around here ... i'll bet many others feel the same way ...

we should do this more often ... perhaps you've invented a new DU institution ...

[Left Is Write]

21. So does that mean posting on this thread

is like admitting I'm fishing for compliments? ;)

A compliment for you: You have a good heart, cally.

[cally]

34. Of course....and starting this thread means

:shrug:

I wish I had picked your user name. Another DUer who I value your posts. I pick your posts out to read and respond to. You a DUer who wants to contribute and not fight.

[Texasgal]

22. I hate to name a few more, but what the hell !

Since we are all dishing the free love today....

My two favorite ladies here on the board have got to be Misunderestimator and nothingshocksmeanymore! They are awesome ladies! ( side note... thank you NSMA for helping me out during a flame fest that I was loosing!) heh heh! :)

And to everyone else, I love you too!!! *smootch*

[cally]

36. You have good instincts

Both are great women

[5thGenDemocrat]

25. I'm still feeling a bit kicked around today

Whatcha got for me?
John
Fishing for compliments in a very small pond.

[buddhamama]

30. You're brilliantly funny

your banter cannot be matched. You're sweet and, quite handsome too.

I think you're fabulous.

[5thGenDemocrat]

40. Now THAT'S a compliment

I'm blushing -- which you'd know if that wasn't actually Lyndon Johnson in my avatar. I don't believe he blushed much -- if ever.
John
I think you're swell, too (and very kind). I hope you can make FUNDAY on June 18. Let's start planning for it now.

[buddhamama]

52. check out...

ZW's thread (Classic Kef) here in the Lounge. NSMA suggested we should all plan on attending FUNDAY this year in honor of Kef. I will make an extra special effort to be there this year.

Thanks for the kind words, John.

edited for clarification

[MissMillie]

27. Cally was so sweet to start this mutual appreciation thread

Spread the love around!

[cally]

37. Thanks..nt

[sniffa]

29. kathyincambridge

she kicks ass! not onLy do enjoy her posts and banter, she aLways Lets us know when there's a pizza in the oven.

and big one in my eyes: she broke the ice at my first DU meetup when i was just kinda hanging out at the bar not knowing anyone. she introduced herseLf, and then introduced me to the eviL DUers. :D

and we're both from cambridge (i'm not anymore) and went to the same high schooL.

[cally]

41. sniffa..you are a thoughtful DUer

I appreciate Kathyincambridge's posts

[MissMillie]

31. Arwalden has great taste in music (n/t)

.

[cally]

45. Arwalden's sense of humor makes me laugh...nt

[buddhamama]

35. I appreciate

DU! The Admins, the Mods and the posters. I love our 'little' community.

Thanks for this thread cally :hug: :you rock:

[cally]

44. You are the DUer I always wondered about

I think you live near me. You are informed, righteous, and knowlegdeable. :hi:

[buddhamama]

62. Wonder no more

anything specific you'd like to know, ask. I live in Maine. Unfortunately, that is relatively far from you.

edited: Thank you for the kind words.

[UCLA Dem]

38. All DUers are awesome!!

I don't know how I would get through this last nightmarish couple of months and the upcoming coronation without you!

[cally]

46. I have no idea how I would have gotten through the last 4

years or the last 4 years without DU. UCLA Dem...you reassure me that we still have a community. I appreciate your posts about Kef.

[msgadget]

39. DU is a model of diversity.

[cally]

48. Yep, yep, yep

Your posts reflect that.

[msgadget]

57. Oooh...

:yourock:

[noshenanigans]

51. I'm so grateful for the good arguments..

as well as being able to cull knowledge from people who are able to answer questions on the things I never really studied in-depth (like the educational primers on Economics I have gotten in the past few months.)

[cally]

55. I appreciate that you recognize that's what DU is all about

We all fight, but it's about all of us working together to educate ourselves and work towards a Democracy. I'm glad you are here and please share your knowlegde with the rest of us.

[txaslftist]

43. Suigeneris and Arwalden

Always have brilliant things to say. I appreciate their willingness not to give up a fight and their dedication to the democratic party. Dr.Fate is a great idealist and I admire his willingness to listen and not be too dogmatic. Brensgrrl took up for me in a flamewar where I was a minority position and really showed the others a new point of view. Bull Goose Looney always makes me think critically before I post.

There are a lot more that I'm missing, unfortunately.

[cally]

50. We need another Txaslftist in this party

So many here have great insights. I'm glad another thoughtful DUer has joined the frey.

[ET Awful]

53. Yay, I need a compliment :)

And you're such a cool person to start a compliments thread!

[Lavender Brown]

58. ET Awful starts cool lyrics threads

and has some cute cats! :)

[ET Awful]

59. Why thank you, and the kitties say

PURRRRRRRRR

[cally]

60. my friend who's willing to fight for

progressives. What I noticed is that you have values and base many of your posts on that. I think I respond the same way. Don't always agree but I notice, read, and try to understand.

[no name no slogan]

56. Cally, thanks for posting a positive thread

I like the way you think! :toast:

[cally]

63. Another reasonable DUer who gets too little notice

Informed, progressive, and cranky. That's a compliment. The DLC is not moderate!!

[no name no slogan]

105. cally == THE BEST!

Keep on doing what you're doing-- I for one appreciate it!

:hi:

[Worst Username Ever]

61. I have the worst username ever.

[buddhamama]

64. your username

may be 'bad' but you're not. You'r smart, witty and nice. I enjoy your posts very much. :hug:

[Lerkfish]

65. nah, I seen a LOT worse. :)

:toast:

(meant to be funny....but it didn't sound like it when I reread it, soooooo)

I always appreciate your insightful comments!

[cally]

67. Thanks for posting

Another reasonable DUer. We are a community of so many that the reasoable ones like you often get overlooked. Again, I read your posts and pick them out on the threads. When I read the flame bait threads I look for the reasonable posters. You are one of them.

[Worst Username Ever]

77. Why thank ya dahling!

[txaslftist]

71. Your posts are great, worst.

[hfojvt]

73. that username is kinda self-deprecatingly funny

I am not at all happy with my username. My creativity must have been in an ebb when I picked it.

[EstimatedProphet]

66. Good for you Cally

This thread will hopefully will help the healing process we need to say goodbye to Khephra.

[cally]

70. Thanks...but I'm done with this post

and Estimated Prophet...first I love the user name.

You are another DUer who makes this site great. I notice and respect you. I know from this thread that too many great DUers get little notice. But I notice and think you are all great.

[cally]

72. All.....I'm done for the night

Thank you all for responding. I think all DUers need to appreciate all of us more.

I'm not responding on this thread anymore. I would love it if others could offer compliments to the new posters. That was my ideal with this thread. Remember, every DUer needs compliments. ;-)

[txaslftist]

69. Gotta give a shout out to blondeatlast and 5thgenerationdem

Always in the trenches!

[buddhamama]

82. agreed

and from your posts i have formed an opinion of you; I think you're cool, txaslftist.

[Califooyah Operative]

74. Is this like fishing for a compliment?

go ahead, tell me my shoes are cool, hehe,

[txaslftist]

75. Never seen your shoes...

but I like your user name.

[Califooyah Operative]

93. Thanks.

My shoes aren't that cool anyways.

[Lerkfish]

76. ok, I guess I have to be shameless....

:)

[buddhamama]

78. you're filled

with righteous anger and i dig it. i enjoy your writings immensely; they're informative, insightful and written with heart.

:yourock:

[Lerkfish]

79. cool!

even if you didn't mean it, that was nice to hear, thanks!

[buddhamama]

80. i meant every word

i never say anything i don't mean; it's insincere and dishonest, imho.

[Lerkfish]

83. oh, sorry for the misunderstanding...what I MEANT:

was I knew you meant it, but it was a cool thing to hear, even if someone didn't (meaning any someone, not you)--I still don't think I'm explaining it well. but I meant no slight at all...I meant to say thanks!

[yvr girl]

81. Bettyellen is fun to play with - she makes me howl with laughter

Where has she been?

[cally]

109. I like your energy

I read your posts and think of a passionate, informed person.

[UrbScotty]

84. Thank you for this thread.

Nice idea.

[cally]

110. You make me laugh

On most issues, I see you as informed and thoughtful. On a few, watch out. You'll fight for your beliefs. I like it.

[UrbScotty]

152. I get these traits from my good friend Howard.

YEARGH!!

[Ladyhawk]

85. Um, here I am. Flatter away!!!! n/t

[cally]

111. I like your dedication to DU

You've been here a long time and have offered much to all of us.

[Zomby Woof]

86. I dare ya!

:P

[SarahB]

87. You aren't a damned phoney!

And you are a very sweet person at the same time! :pals:

[Zomby Woof]

88. I could be blushing!

But I am not telling. ;-)

And YOU are one of the most thoughtful, intelligent, sweet, and toughest persons I have ever conversed with on here. Beautiful, inside and out - and always challenging yourself to evolve.

You are a fantastic friend. :loveya:

[SarahB]

89. Now I am blushing.

Thank you.

[northofdenali]

90. LOVE YOU Mods & Admins!

Too many other members to name, but! not to fear, NoD will find smooches for any DU'er!!! :loveya::grouphug::loveya:

[Zomby Woof]

91. maybe so

But I am the only one who gets the tongue! :evilgrin:

And you KNOW how highly I think of you, my Arctic friend! :loveya:

[cally]

112. I'm always happy to see your posts...

I like knowing their is a leftist North of Denali. I have family in Alaska, and I like knowing there are other libs there.

[bettyellen]

92. BOUNCYBALL, GOPisEVIL and YVER GIRL are the most fun.........

especially when they are all together!!

[cally]

113. Is bettyellen your name?

Another DUer who is supportive of others. Thanks for your kindness.

[DrZeeLit]

94. I could use a compliment. I'm working on my novel and...

...it's not that I'm blocked.... but I can't seem to see the next bit and it's making me pace the room and procrastinate by being... HERE IN THE LOUNGE. Giggle.

[cally]

114. I like that you think globally

and understand how 9/11 is just an excuse for a war.

[indigobusiness]

134. When it comes to bags...

you're it.

[Shananigans]

95. *waits for compliment*

[Shananigans]

104. That's what I figured...

No one can think of even ONE nice thing about me. I am damned to the trenches of hell. :(

[cally]

115. Give me a chance

I signed off last night.

I love anyone who travels and wants to learn more about the world. I respect your volunteer efforts.

[Lenape85]

96. Hypnotoad is funny

[Lenape85]

97. To the top

[cally]

117. Your interpretation of current events matches

my own often. I'm giving the compliments so I like it. The Reps will overreach and we'll win.

[chefgirl]

98. Gotta Love DUers

You guys are just like my family:

Loud, rowdy, sometimes nice, sometimes not......but always there.
For that I'll always be grateful for every single one of you.
Yep, every single one.

-chef-

[Lenape85]

100. The Princess and CO Liberal are a solid couple

Now, where's my compliment

[cally]

120. I'm grateful for every single DUer too

I like your inclusiveness and positive spirit. :hug:

[jellybelly]

99. I love myself

:shrug:

[cally]

122. Well, you stumped me..;-)

Not quite. It takes a great human being to love themselves and want to change the world. Thanks for being here.

[indigobusiness]

142. Successfully?

:freak:

[TOhioLiberal]

101. I think everyone just Rocks!

:)

[cally]

126. I appreciate that you support other DUers

and your taste in men rocks.

[RevolutionaryActs]

102. Wait, I don't get it. Are we suppose to post a compliment? Or are just

suppose to post, so we get a compliment? Well either way I want to say I love DU. :loveya: :grouphug:

[bettyellen]

103. and i want to say, rev acts, that you can google

up a picture of a truly hot man in lightening speed like nobody else on this board!
you rock!

[cally]

127. Well, you're supposed to compliment another DUer on this

thread. Didn't work out that way. :shrug:

I think your interests are a strange combination. Makes me curious. And yes, that's a compliment.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

106. Az has superior intelligence.

qnr is a kickass Linux geek.
Wat_Tyler has a Oscar Wilde-esque sense of humor.
DS1 makes me laugh with his faux meanness.
Mrs. and Mrs. V are the sweetest couple EVAH.

...crap, I could keep this up for hours. I'll stop now.

[cally]

128. You have the best username on this board

and your compliments rock.

[twenty2strings]

107. My family has got it going on! Our kids are not sheep.N/T

[cally]

129. Thank you for being a parent that values their children.

Raising thoughtful children is invaluable.

[ContraBass Black]

108. Hugs are good.

[cally]

130. Thanks for fighting the good fight

when most were against you.

[yardwork]

116. What if I post something rude? Do I still get a compliment?

[meppie-meppie not]

118. definitely! would simply tell you you're the best rude person around

;-)

[cally]

119. No

[Liberal_Andy]

121. what a thoughtful thread for cally to start

up

[cally]

123. Thanks....but I'm signing off soon

I appreciate your kind post

[cally]

131. I appreciate your creativity

and your values.

[youngred]

125. Cally, leave it to you to find something as kind and beautiful as this

I'm glad to count you a friend :-)

[cally]

132. So, I said I wouldn't respond anymore but ...

Thanks Zach. You are a valued friend who is intelligent and caring. Thanks.

[indigobusiness]

135. Nostamj's toon threads

In case that hasn't been mentioned.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

136. :)

This is a cute idea for a thread, cally :)

[KitchenWitch]

137. I like compliments

It is sure nice of you to compliment everyone!

[KitchenWitch]

148. Where is my compliment?

I complimented you!

[hfojvt]

151. Gotta admire the way you keep after people to keep their promises

Also two cheers for Twintown since I went to school there (U of M 1985). I had two roommates from Bloomington.

[GOPBasher]

138. Before you compliment me, please note the following:

I'm stupid, ugly, fat, short, mean, dull, boring, insensitive, lazy, ambitionless (is that a word?), unfriendly, annoying, conservative, right wing, predjudiced against everyone not like me, an all-around asshole and I suck at every possible thing in the world. G'ahead, try to think of something! :evilgrin:

[loudestchick]

139. Your ability to be honest with yourself and recognize your faults is

admirable.:evilgrin:

[GOPBasher]

143. Doh!!!!! How did you do that? That was good. nt

[indigobusiness]

141. Yeah...but don't you live in Texas?

nevermind

[GOPBasher]

144. No, but I get that a lot.

:shrug:

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

145. GOPisEvil lives in Texas, I think

That's probably why.

[indigobusiness]

146. Oh...right.

My mistake.

[indigobusiness]

147. Sorry

I suspect your sense of humor will carry you through, regardless.

[derbstyron]

140. Hats off to Skinner and the Mods

I can't even stand myself so how they can put up with

me is a logic that I will never be able to understand.

:hi:

[ProfessorGAC]

149. If Anyone Compliments Me, It Will Be Disingenuous

I'm not very "complimentable".
The Professor

[hfojvt]

150. Actually, if you are truly a professor with several PhDs

then I think it is cool that you share your knowledge by posting on this board. I first went to genealogy discussion board hoping to run into history professors, but it seems like not very many bother. Although I have not seen a post which demonstrates your erudtition, I can sincerely say that I love scholars.