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Simon
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To be eligible for Newbie of the Year, the shipmate must have joined the boards sometime between 1 January 2008 and now. We're looking for the person who has made the biggest splash, or become the most colourful character, or contributed best in the short time they've been on the Ship. Who could it be? Nominate here!
If you're nominating in this category, please follow the format shown in the next post. Your post should simply contain your nomination and nothing else.
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Simon
Editor
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NOMINATION
I nominate: Newbie's board name
For: Newbie of the Year
My reasons for nominating: Your comments in full here
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Zappa
Ship's Wake
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I nominate: Phil 99a
For: Newbie of the Year
My reasons for nominating: After, iirc, one of those look at me I know it all starts (and God knows, many of us have been there) Phil has settled into a rhythm of posts that fluctuates from creative inanity to thought provoking pleasantry. That range is a result of his choice to target his 770+ posts since June towards the fluffy boards, but hey, fluff is cool, and anyway the man likes dylan
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and mayhap this too: http://broken-moments.blogspot.co.nz/
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Earwig
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I nominate: Leaf
For: Newbie of the Year
My reasons for nominating: Leaf has only been here since October, and (at the time of writing) only racked up 22 posts. But they contain gems like the idea of a One True Church-Off and comparing Father Gregory to Elmer Fudd . When Leaf is the last poster on a thread, I already click to say what s/he has to say. One to watch.
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Marvin the Martian
Interplanetary
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NOMINATION
I nominate: kankucho
For: Newbie of the Year
My reasons for nominating: The guy turned up to a Meet before his registration had even been activated!
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Hail Gallaxhar
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frin
Drinking coffee for Jesus
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Honestly, boys, is it too much to hope you'll put the word " NOMINATION in bold at the top of your posts. Pay attention to the rules.
I was considering nominating my mother for newbie of the year. After all, no other newbie rings me up to let me know someone replied to me on a thread.
'frin
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Earwig
Pincered Beastie
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NOMINATION
I nominate: Leaf
For: Newbie of the Year
My reasons for nominating: Leaf has only been here since October, and (at the time of writing) only racked up 22 posts. But they contain gems like the idea of a One True Church-Off and comparing Father Gregory to Elmer Fudd . When Leaf is the last poster on a thread, I already click to say what s/he has to say. One to watch.
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Earwig
Pincered Beastie
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Sorry frin! Just over-excited about the idea of the Simmies. ![[Yipee]](graemlins/spin.gif)
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kankucho
Shipmate
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Originally posted by Marvin the Martian:
NOMINATION
I nominate: kankucho
For: Newbie of the Year
My reasons for nominating: The guy turned up to a Meet before his registration had even been activated!
Thank you. I humbly accept this nomination, in the absence of a category for the Most Scary Act of Keeno-ism by a Non-Believer.
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Zappa
Ship's Wake
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NOMINATION
quote:
Originally posted by Zappa:
I nominate: Phil 99a
For: Newbie of the Year
My reasons for nominating: After, iirc, one of those look at me I know it all starts (and God knows, many of us have been there) Phil has settled into a rhythm of posts that fluctuates from creative inanity to thought provoking pleasantry. That range is a result of his choice to target his 770+ posts since June towards the fluffy boards, but hey, fluff is cool, and anyway the man likes dylan
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Leaf
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Thank you very much, Earwig.
I fear my chances of winning are affected by the facts that (a) I have yet to start a thread anywhere, and (b) I am not yet adept at UBB. But I am delighted by the nomination, and wish other nominees well.
(Leaf crosses fingers, hoping for that fake-woodgrain plaque with the fake-brass nameplate. Ooh! or maybe a statuette for the mantel!)
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East Price Road
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NOMINATION
I nominate: wheelie racer
For: Newbie of the Year
My reasons for nominating: She's only done 70 posts, but I have been mightily impressed with her contributions (I think it's a woman), especially, but not exclusively some inspirational posts about her disability, e.g. here and here. She also writes so succinctly about social ands church topics, I'm gasping with admiration at times. For me she's a "must-read" poster.
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East Price Road
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I posted the same link twice above in error. The second "here" was meant to link to here.
Sorry!
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philip99a
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Originally posted by Zappa:
I nominate: Phil 99a
For: Newbie of the Year
My reasons for nominating: After, iirc, one of those look at me I know it all starts (and God knows, many of us have been there) Phil has settled into a rhythm of posts that fluctuates from creative inanity to thought provoking pleasantry. That range is a result of his choice to target his 770+ posts since June towards the fluffy boards, but hey, fluff is cool, and anyway the man likes dylan
Thanks Zappa. I greatly enjoy my time on this site, and if I'm at the fluffy end, well maybe that's OK too.
[ 14. December 2008, 22:52: Message edited by: philip99a ]
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Gamaliel
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I'd second wheelie racer for the reasons cited.
I don't normally notice newbies that much unless they're trolls ... must ... learn to ... avoid.
Wheelie made an immediate impression. Well done wheelie.
Gamaliel
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Praise the Lord for He is kind.
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anneinchurch
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quote:
Originally posted by East Price Road:
NOMINATION
I nominate: wheelie racer
For: Newbie of the Year
My reasons for nominating: She's only done 70 posts, but I have been mightily impressed with her contributions (I think it's a woman), especially, but not exclusively some inspirational posts about her disability, e.g. here and here. She also writes so succinctly about social ands church topics, I'm gasping with admiration at times. For me she's a "must-read" poster.
And I totally second that. I've been reading more than writing, this past year, and her thoughts about disability and theology totally impressed me and made me think.
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Nicolemr
Shipmate
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Nomination Uffda
For Newbie of the Year
Reason: Because he's only been here since November, but he's made me notice him, and because he's really jumped into the spirit of the ship.
(The fact that he's from Buffalo doesn't hurt either. ![[Biased]](wink.gif) )
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Rossweisse
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I second Uffda.
He's a good guy.
Ross
[ 17. December 2008, 21:23: Message edited by: Rossweisse ]
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Mamacita
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Thirds on uffda. It's good to have another Lutheran around here.
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Marvin the Martian
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NOMINATION
I nominate: DoS
For: Newbie of the Year
My reasons for nominating: Just about the funniest little newbie to pop into Hell I can remember. Posts in free verse. Has rambling, vaguely anti-semitic/anti-protestant/anti-muslim thoughts. Has provided me with more entertainment in one afternoon than most newbies manage in a year ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Hail Gallaxhar
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dj_ordinaire
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I'd like to second Dainty of Surrey.
I mean, where the fuck does he get that stuff about Jewish eskimos? To generate such inspired whimsy when one lives in Surrey is truly worthy of recognistion (I blame Michael Chabon myself).
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uncletoby
hobbyhorsical
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Originally posted by dj_ordinaire:
I'd like to second Dainty of Surrey.
I mean, where the fuck does he get that stuff about Jewish eskimos? To generate such inspired whimsy when one lives in Surrey is truly worthy of recognistion (I blame Michael Chabon myself).
I'll third this nomination. It's a shame we can't give him a golden asshat, but in their absence Newbie of the Year will do.
Jewish eskimos, tight knit scandals, Barry Island Genesis... I don't know whether to ![[Killing me]](graemlins/killingme.gif) or ![[Votive]](graemlins/votive.gif) .
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Chorister
Completely Frocked
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I wondered if DoS 'appeared' in order to be nominated for something - maybe he hasn't realised that the Asshat has disappeared in a puff of smoke? An interesting angle on the Newbie award, Marvin.
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Sioni Sais
Shipmate
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We can't give DoS an award as he is a creation of the Principalities and Powers, put here as a "substitute asshat" so no real Shipmate could be nominated for that award.
I don't know which of the Hosts and Admins is operating DoS but they are doing a hell of a job!
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Sir Kevin
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Originally posted by Nicolemrw:
Nomination Uffda
For Newbie of the Year
Reason: Because he's only been here since November, but he's made me notice him, and because he's really jumped into the spirit of the ship...
Dude makes me laugh when he replies to my posts. Witty and urbane, he gets a fourth nod for the nomination from me!
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If you board the wrong train, it is no use running along the corridor in the other direction Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Writing is currently my hobby, not yet my profession.
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Trudy Scrumptious
BBE Shieldmaiden
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Originally posted by Marvin the Martian:
NOMINATION
I nominate: DoS
For: Newbie of the Year
My reasons for nominating: Just about the funniest little newbie to pop into Hell I can remember. Posts in free verse. Has rambling, vaguely anti-semitic/anti-protestant/anti-muslim thoughts. Has provided me with more entertainment in one afternoon than most newbies manage in a year
I have to jump in and agree with this nomination too. The opportunity to read something like this OP is the kind of thing that makes being a Purg host worthwhile (sorta).
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Knopwood
Shipmate
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NOMINATION
I nominate: Patrick the less saintly
For: Newbie of the Year
My reasons for nominating: Patrick has rolled into Eccles and succeeded in irritating effectively every liturgical faction on the board. I consider this a token and pledge of certain promise.
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Edgeman
Shipmate
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Originally posted by LQ:
NOMINATION
I nominate: Patrick the less saintly
For: Newbie of the Year
My reasons for nominating: Patrick has rolled into Eccles and succeeded in irritating effectively every liturgical faction on the board. I consider this a token and pledge of certain promise.
highchurc II?
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Knopwood
Shipmate
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No, no, Patrick is a sweetheart, albeit controversial. Highchurch was just mean-spirited.
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Robert Armin
All licens'd fool
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Patrick has just made his first Hell call as well. The boy certainly has guts.
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