So....Let's say we wanted to name DU'er of the year :) who would it be?

[The Straight Story]

Someone who has inspired you, helped you learn something new, did something wonderful, etc and so on.

We should leave out Skinner and the Mods I suppose for fairness.

So if you could name one DU'er who made the biggest impression this year on you, who would it be and why?

(Since I started this I will Abstain, especially since one DU'er recently came to my aid and I am a bit biased by recent events).

We have a lot of great folks here, give em some recognition here!

[Kelly Rupert]

1. Keeping in the tradition of Time, I have to vote for

"The DUer" as my 2006 "DUer of the Year."

2005: "The GD Poster."
2004: "The Kerry-Supporter."
2003: "The Anti-War DUer."
2002: "The Midterm-Election Activist."
2001: "Skinner."

[lvx35]

3. hehehehe. nt

[Mojorabbit]

2. I agree

I can't think of how many times someone has posted an article and twenty people fleshed the subject out with their own knowledge of the situation. If I had only read the article and not known all the particulars behind what was written I would have been mislead many times. It is a community effort and all are equally important in my opinion.

[Cleita]

4. My Octafish of course, who doesn't get the recognition

other equally gifted DUers do. I do appreciate the input and acclaim those DUers get as well, but I think Octy needs some extra recognition.

[oasis]

28. I agree. Octafish is one of the all time great DUers. (eom)

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

43. Octafish has informed DUers of the roots of the corruption within our country and

for that alone, should be the DUer of the year!

[last1standing]

5. Me! Me! Me!

But seriously, I don't think we're allowed to post popularity threads. It leads to too much trouble.

Just a heads up.

[TahitiNut]

6. I think it should be the "Anonymous DUer"

... the one (or more) who gives out stars and does other things without ever letting themselves be known. When I think about who could do that and that it could be the biggest PITA or the nicest poster, I'm made aware of how totally ignorant I am of WHO that person really is behind that every post. When I think I have a handle on someone, I remind myself that I don't know shit about the shoes they walk in - and it could easily be the person I'm thinking of flaming that did something nice and generous for someone else without ever trying to get credit.

I remember Valentine's Day on DU. I think it was the best week DU had in 6 years!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. My dear TahitiNut............

Oh, how I agree with you about the week of Valentine's Day.......

It was the best week ever for fundraising...

But more than that.......there was so much love, especially in the Lounge, that I could hardly believe it.......

This is one amazing place!

[zeemike]

22. I would vote with you on that one.

And to try to chose which had the most influence or impressed me most would be imposable because they are too numerous to deal with.
DU has been such a incredible resource for me over the years.
And it may well be that the best is the one that I missed.

[Raine]

24. TERRIFIC idea

I had a heart from an anonymous donor and it meant to much to me because at that time I was below 1000 posts and seem to always be catching flack. I was really down in the dumps at that particular time and that anonymous donor giving me that heart meant so much to me then and they still do. :-)

[Wonk]

7. All DUers who are more concerned with their posting quality than quantity.

IBTL

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

12. Hear Hear To That One.

[bertha katzenengel]

58. HEAR, HEAR

Agreed.

[greatauntoftriplets]

63. Thank YOU!

:thumbsup:

[Viva_La_Revolution]

9. "all of us"

We're the world's best thinktank. imho

:yourock:

edit: punctuation is important. :blush:

[bdamomma]

38. I agree we all contribute, to make this board great and informative

[babylonsister]

10. There is certainly not one. DU is a group effort and to pick one out

might demean the others I hold in the highest esteem. Plus, there's so many!
Suffice it to say, for me, I love most of you, and you all have educated me and raised my awareness on lots of things.

[Bluebear]

14. Agree wholeheartedly. nt

[The Straight Story]

16. Which kind of goes to the heart of my post

and the whole 'time person of the year' thing.

Does one take the easy way out by selecting all over one or a few? Or is it really prudent, at some point, to say all?

[babylonsister]

20. I think Time took the easy way out. As has been posted on DU,

times are too serious to not address what's going on one way or the other. Time took the cheesy way out by not committing.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

11. For Me? Hands Down KPete. The Information I've Gotten From Her Has Been Invaluable.

Always on top of everything, that one.

You'd be on my list as well though, as you also provide an immense amount of information and news that I just wouldn't have gotten elsewhere. I find the overwhelming majority of the stories you post to be fascinating.

[The Straight Story]

17. I was thinking KPete as well

and what you said about me means a lot to me, especially coming from you. And I mean that. I know nothing about you (male/female, where you are from, etc, never checked your profile) but I do know when I see your name in a thread I am pretty sure I agree with you (with one recent exception).

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

21. For The Record:

I'm a 32 yr old married man in northern Jersey with 2 young boys; 3 yrs and 16 months.

I find myself agreeing with you quite often as well. As far as the recent exception goes, it was bound to happen. Lord knows I ain't perfect LOL. :)

[justice1]

25. Another vote for KPete.

I often wonder who this person is, and how is he/she? able to "mine" so much information.

[Mythsaje]

13. I nominate Nance Greggs...

But, then again, that shouldn't come as any surprise to anyone.

Not that I'm going too far out on a limb with that one.

[babylonsister]

15. That might be in the category of 'favorites', because she's a gem. nt

[malaise]

35. I second that nomination

because although I find many impressive posters, only Nance's post was sent to me by email by three different people on the planet.

Add.

[spacelady]

18. The tombstones who we don't want to emulate & won't miss.

They poorly disrupt but remind us of the reality of certain mindsets.

[1932]

19. JudiLynn, unlawfulcombat, solon, the guy in Mass who works at the race track

(is it mike_c??? -- the one who ran for office and won, and heads his union).


Those are the four who immediately come to mind. There are more.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

23. I thought there was some DU rule about not having "popularity contests." If I am wrong,

I will slink away, resume your popularity contest and disregard this post.

[Sapphocrat]

26. Yeah, like we don't have enough unofficial popularity contests around here.

Plus, it's bad enough to get my nose rubbed in the dirt once a year with the Valentine's Day "hearts" campaign -- which will inspire me to take a break for the duration if it comes back next year.

Some of us don't relish the idea of yet another reminder that we're not the cool kids.

</rant>

[Disturbed]

27. H20 Man if I can only pick one.

:thumbsup:

[trumad]

30. Ditto on that...

Is his middle name 2?

[annabanana]

32. Aw Sapphocrat. .

Sounds like you need a hug.

[radfringe]

29. Corpgovactivist

read his journal: http://journals.democraticunderground.com/CorpGovActivist

he's taking on the bushies, or more specifically Darth Cheney

[Hubert Flottz]

31. If it wasn't for Kathrine Harris we wouldn't be here!

I value each and every DUer...you're like my family.



You folks have helped me through the saddest days of my life! THANK YOU!

[soup]

41. So true.

Then there's her possum partner in crime-



Don't know how I'd have made it through without the DU community.

[Jeffersons Ghost]

33. since I began posting @DU, many names, including some on this OP, come to mind...

As I think back over the past year a virtual universe of DU stars illuminate my memory. No matter how bright distant stars truly shine, from Earthly perspective, nearby candles appear brighter. Whether online or in person, the closer we are to those who light and warm our lives, the brighter they appear. Considering the numerous Alpha Stars of DU, leads to important questions: What would they be without any recommendations? Who would they be without comments to keep brilliant OPs alive? How would they survive without true blue friends to warm their lives?

Nominating brilliant DU stars or closer flames that warm life might cause us too lose focus on what is truly important, so please consider this final question:

Which shines the brightest;

a candle or the mirror that reflects its brilliance?

[chimpymustgo]

36. The election fraud warriors! Also, Kpete, H2OMan, leftchick, TahitiNut...

The election fraud people worked tirelessly to inform us, warn us, and bring a lot of people kicking and screaming into the light!

Kpete posts incredible stuff...all day...everyday.

H2OMan - you are a treasure.

TahitiNut always breaks it down...brings sanity to a thread.

Leftchick...justice!

Edited to add: SoCalDem - photoshop wonder

and SwampRat!

2nd Edit: NanceGreggs - fantastic, funny writer and consistent contributer.

And always...PurityofEssence.

[bridgit]

34. H20 Man...

he's reasoned, balanced & pleasantly civil plus he answers my replies :thumbsup: but there are may others clearly :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[bdamomma]

37. Have a poll with the DU'ers names?

just a idea. Everyone contributes to DU.

[NoPasaran]

39. Walt Starr

Best. Exit. Ever.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=2507034

[ghostsofgiants]

53. No, Skinner deserves an award there.

[ghostsofgiants]

54. Gah, wrong spot.

[JNelson6563]

40. Oooooh!!! A popularity contest!!

Gosh this takess me back to the cafeteria in Jr. High!

Shouldn't this kind of fluff go in the lounge? :shrug:

Julie--who wonders how come DU is becoming more about DUers and less about the politics of the real world

[xultar]

42. I nominate---Stellanoir - Great spiritual writer.

[WritingIsMyReligion]

44. I'd like to nominate myself...

Haha, no, not really. :P But I would like to give a shout-out to my fellow young'uns--MiniMandaRuth, catbert869, TheFriendlyAnarchist, Ava darling (of course), and all the rest.

:woohoo:

:dem:

[Little Wing]

45. The Popularity Contest Caller-Outer

If they win something for the first time in their lives, they might not be so sensitive about them.

[Igel]

46. Can't name one.

Can name three.

LeftyLawyer, for challenging the insipid mediocre sop held forth as sage insight concerning the Fitzergerald/Plame business.

cali, for using a reasonable perception of reality to cut through ideological-hued BS on the I/P forum (and many others--no dungeon-dweller here).

nadinbrezhinski, with whom I disagree on no shortage of issues, for her independence and manner of being ruthlessly snarky without letting the exchange get into a flamewar.

[SPKrazy]

47. Everyone!

cop out

[Writer]

48. Each one of us has his or her own "DU'er of the Year"

because each person contributes something unique to this forum. For me, I have several who have opened my mind or have shown me a new way to look at the world and at life. I think we should give all of us one big collective pat on the back for being kind and supportive of one another.

[Catshrink]

49. Robb is a dingbat.

Really, I can't think of one DU'er to single out. I learn so much from DU about issues, events, etc. and I get so many chuckles, recipes, great links from so many posters I couldn't decide whom to vote for.

Andy. He'd get my vote.

[Catshrink]

50. Andy.

NOW the msm is starting to pay attention to voter fraud. I wish he were still with us to see his efforts pay off. RIP, friend.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

51. LostinVA

[Guava Jelly]

52. I Nominate

________________________ (everyone)

[ghostsofgiants]

55. Two words: Temporary Sockpuppet

[Left Is Write]

56. Of course! That's it!

:thumbsup:

[bertha katzenengel]

57. Midlodemocrat.

She rocks my world.

(Although I thought popularity contests were verboten.)

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

60. Midlo is pretty fucking awesome.

She's on my list of top DUers. LostinVA obviously wins out though.

[bertha katzenengel]

62. But of course.

;)

[XemaSab]

59. The unmentionable site

Already has some nominees. :hide:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

61. Me, of course.

You may bask in my glory now. :P

[buddhamama]

64. Locking...

Popularity contests lead to hurt feelings.

Let's not go there.

Sincerely,
buddhamama- DU Mod