Ah, the member appreciation thread. The place to glorify the good deeds of others in an organized fashion. Who doesn’t love a thread like this? Many people have brightened my Gang of Five experience both through it and outside of it. Tonight I’m going to touch on several people that have made my life or the forum a better place.
Nick22- This man has been my surfboard throughout the ocean of my life. When troublesome waves have come my way, he has been very supportive and kept me afloat. Our phone conversations really lift my spirits, and I don’t mean they make alcohol float. His great sense of humor, logic, and encouragement have really upped my experience of life. He helps me with my many troubles in a mature, enjoyable fashion, and I greatly appreciate it. His compliments have really boosted my self esteem as well, and his impressions always have a way of making me laugh, no matter how bad of a day I’ve had.
Malte279- A true voice of reason, he is. He’s stopped me from making a lot of foolish decisions. His advice is astounding. I can enter a conversation with him strongly believing something, then leave saying to myself, “How on Earth could I have ever thought that?” He has influenced my steps in a very positive way. I really appreciate his input on disputes because he remains ever so impartial. When I’m down, despite being ever so busy chatting with people online, he manages to encourage me, giving me peace of mind. Even when I whine about the same things over and over, he never stops trying to be of help, always giving my problems his best effort. A lot of his time is not his own, but he never hesitates to use what time he has to help those in need.
Mumbling- She is so stinking mean! Gosh! Oh, wait. I got telling the truth and lying mixed up there for a second. She is so incredibly kind! Gosh! No matter how miserable I am, she has this magic, this gift, of putting a big grin on my face. She is so sweet and thoughtful whenever we chat, and it always instills happiness in my heart. She is very maternal, causing me to view her like family. She always speaks the truth to me, no color coating things. That shows her respect of me. She realizes that the best way to help people is not to flatter and hide the problem, but to be honest so people can improve and get stronger. She is an amazing sculptor and has agreed to make some figurines for me, much to my delight. When she finishes them, they will be amongst my greatest treasures. What gets to me the most is how quickly and efficiently she can turn my depression around. She’s the human form of an antidepressant. “Okay, Michael. Depression is a tough thing, but this list should keep you going. Drink a lot of water, make sure you get exercise, don’t eat too much sugar and drink too much caffeine, and chat with Mumbling at least three times a week. Keep that up, and you’ll be fine.” “Do I need a prescription for the Mumbling part?” “Nope. The best part of all is that she’s always there for you, no matter what.”
Pangaea- I appreciate yet feel sorry for him at the same time. The forum treats him like a small army. He gets so many review requests despite his personal issues and lack of time. What astounds me is that he has put the forum ahead of himself on a large level. Writing so many reviews can get incredibly stressful, and even without them, he has enough sources of stress from other things. Yet he marches on with a bold face that does not falter. I personally feel that, considering all he does here, he hasn’t fully been given his dues. He is a major contributor to this forum, and it’s all quality too. He fights his personal problems for the sake of others feeling appreciated. His reviews are so uplifting that it just puts extra spirit into the soul of writers and artists. At the same time, he is no flatterer. He speaks the truth, pointing out positives and flaws alike. There are those who fear telling people what they did wrong, but Pangaea does not know such fear. He gives people not only want they want, but what they need as well. No matter how worn out he gets, giving up is not on his mind. He feels a sense of duty to the forum, and he has not faltered. He is an extremely valuable member that deserves our praise and admiration.
Saft- Her thread bursts really help me get more into posting on the forum. She creates a balance of two kinds of threads, that when combined, really add a lot of pleasure and depth to the forum’s atmosphere. For one thing, she creates threads that not only challenge our minds, but our hearts as well. They challenge us, making us really think and consider our feelings, such ones being euthanasia and whether or not all women have the right to a child. The other kind is the enjoyably-simplistic ones, like favorite ice cream flavors and what kind of animal we would like to be. Those are very fun yet easy threads to reply to. Such threads are wonderful when someone is in the mood to relax and doesn’t want to think or write much. Her thread combination has been responsible for most of my posts as of late. It’s like a working man. He spends his day hard at work (just like doing her challenging threads) then he comes home, puts his feet up, then watches some television as he reclines (her simply threads). She has really been a major contributor to this forum, and I owe a lot of my posts to her. When I’m energetic and up to debate, I have her deep threads, and when I’m tired and bored, I have many of her easy threads to choose from. She has really helped me get back into this forum.
LBTDiclonius- If I wrote a thesaurus and got to the word awesome, I would not only add words like, great, splendid, wonderful, marvelous, but I would make sure to leave room for the word LBTDiclonius. She is just that awesome. She is so active. She’s already gotten hundreds of posts in a very short time, and in them has shown a lot of good insight. She speaks very clearly and makes nice points. I’ve been chatting with her a lot and she is just so fun to be around. When I feel lonely, she’s been there so much on messenger to keep me company. She is an amazing reviewer and her words always leave writers feeling a lot better. Her compliments really help to put a smile on people’s faces. She is just so smart and fun and it really shows. She has no trouble making new friends, as her personality is really inviting; she just has this warm nature about her. She is an awesome kind of friend to have, hands down.
FlipperBoidSkua- She is so very helpful. When I wanted a picture drawn, she didn’t even hesitate. Whenever I review her work, she puts just as much effort into showing her appreciation. She has been very kind to me in every way. I really enjoy our chats because she has this bubbly personality that just can’t be disliked. She’s like a magnet for good cheer, making her a much-desired friend to have. Her writing is so alive, but she doesn’t just write. No, she shares her time with other people’s work, and I greatly appreciate the reviews she has given my works. She just has so much energy that it makes time with her feel so alive. She’s so talented and thoughtful, a great combination.
