Kudos!

[Paleo Pete]

Well, as many of you know I've always tried to acknowledge the efforts and expertise of our members from time to time, I'm well aware that a little encouragement and a pat on the back now and then goes a long way...But I've been slipping, and haven't done it recently. So...I thought I'd post a new topic for that purpose, rather than dropping a comment in here and there as I usually do.

This topic is to say thanks and well done to our many contributing members, new and old, for their superb assistance and support here on the forums. We have a great crew, one of the best on the Internet, and I certainly haven't forgotten that, even though I may not have said so in a while.

I won't try to list all the names, there's no way I could remember all of them, I'll just say all of you have done an excellent job and it is certainly appreciated.

In the past 1 1/2 years or so we have come from under 500 members when I first started to over 7500 now, and from myself and Ixl trying to field more questions than we could handle to an exceptional group of technicians that can handle just about anything.

We've had a few problems here and there, but in general it's done nothing but get better all the time. Some of the other regulars here have been with us almost long as I have, mjc, bassman, Ghost Hacker and Reid among others joined within a month or two of the time I did. (I think G_H had a different user name back then...) I don't think many forums can say they have people that have been around that long, especially people with the kind of knowledge and expertise some of our "old timers" have brought to the forums.

We also have some relative newcomers who have shown exceptional knowledge and expertise, I hope they will be with us for a long time to come. All in all, I think the folks here have done an exceptional job, and deserve more credit than a few words can offer.

Thanks to all the people who have made the PC Guide Discussion Forums one of the best and most well respected resources on the Internet...

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If your nose runs and your feet smell...
You're built upside down!
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[Fruss Tray Ted]

I couldn't agree more but you ought to take a bow yourself Pete, as maestro of this band of all keyboardists. LOL http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/tongue.gif Yeah! The Jazz Techs! Give yourselves a hand, y'all sure have given me one, and then some!!

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This space for George Carlin quotes:

You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive.

(He should broaden that to pc's.)

[kfh]

Hi All,

I'm glad I came here that August day 2001.
I've learnt so much in such a short time.
I take my hat of to all those that run this site.
And those that have helped me.
I was going to say I'll be here till I'm grey but thats allready started.
Many thanks,
http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif
kfh.


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[This message has been edited by kfh (edited 05-29-2002).]

[bassman]

http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif Thanks Pete.

And another thanks to IXL and Pete for giving and maintaining this wonderful site. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/cool.gif

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Waiting patiently for the future to arrive.

Frank's Place (http://dreamwater.net/tech/frankscomp/)

[pentachris]

You know who you are...

...and you rock!

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[BigBlue66]

I'm here to say that I have been "out there", that is, to other forums and sites but I always come home again. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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[mjc]

Thanks...and take a look in the mirror next time you say that..... http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

I agree with the others who extand the thatnks to Ixl and you Pete, it wouldn't be the same without you guys.....

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Celts are the men that heaven made mad, For all their battles are merry and their songs are all sad.

[Balrog]

I'm pretty new here and already I am hooked, I have learnt so much from you guys and can't wait for the day to come when I will have learnt enough to be able to offer some 'good' help back.

You have helped me fix my PC and have given me sound advice, thank you. I will be around here for a while thats for sure http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/smile.gif

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[ErnieK]

Pete
As has been said look in the mirror and give your first vote of thanks to the person you see there. Without you and Charles, as well as all the others (old and new), this site would just be another run - of- the mill site. Since I first came here I have been given only the best of advice and help. No matter how stupid the question I (or anyone else) asks seems to be, the answers are always given with consideration, courtesy and patience. There have been times when things have seemed to be getting out of hand, but all of you are quick to stamp down on this type of behaviour. This is one of the main reasons that I continued to visit at first. And besides this is only human nature. All families fallout occasionaly. On every other PC forum(s) help site I have visited there has been an abundance of foul language and derisory remarks made to the beginner (and the old timers who make "learning" mistakes)(I can swear like a trooper and am no saint, but there is a time and place and mixed company (which we have here) and publicly on line is not the time or place)
So thank you for all the work and time you(all) put into this site.

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[iisbob]

All i want to say is; Where the heck were you guys 22 years ago when i was strugggling to write a engineering program for NASA on my 16 KB tandy color computer in BASIC?!!!

http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/tongue.gif
LOL!!

Not only have i had the honor of having people actually benefit here by learning from my past mistakes, i also continue to benefit { read learn } from the mistakes of others here. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif

Think Charles would mind if i cite the PC Guide in my resume? http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif



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iisbob

Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.-Mark Twain

[ranchdog]

aw shucks... coach

\me shuffles feet\looking at floor



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I spent a lot of money on women... liquor... motorcycles.
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[Ghost_Hacker]

Thanks Pete...But I think the thanks really goes to you and IXL for giving all us geeks such a nice place to hang out.

"build it and they will come...." http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

I think G_H had a different user name back then...)


Yeah I did, but GH is so much better. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif






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[Rick]

Without a doubt the Thanks Should go to Pete and IXL .
Providing and Maintaining the system is a lot more work than answering posts

[Paleo Pete]

Thanks for all the compliments, but you have all missed the point. Sure, I have to accept a little credit, but very little, all I do is run the place...

The idea was simply to let our group of exceptional helpers that they consistently do an excellent job, and let them know that I do notice it even though I haven't said so lately. This topic was intended to let everyone know that their efforts have not gone unnoticed, and that I think they usually handle most problems effectively and without a lot of the nonsense that is usually present on many other forums.

As far as myself, I try to keep the peace, and make sure it stays friendly, concise and our sense of humor stays intact. It took a while to establish the kind of atmosphere and attitude I was after, but once it got started it's basically self-perpetuating, I mostly have to worry about moving off topic posts, cutting profanity short and the like. So at this point the atmosphere of the forums mostly keeps itself going.

I simply wanted to let everyone know they are doing a great job, and I do notice it. I don't post many responses these days, I don't have a lot of time, just trying to keep up is enough...so I also haven't let everyone know in quite a while that I think they are doing an excellent job, and the occasional "pat on the back" is something I have always tried to do. So I posted one...it's simply an acknowledgement of everyone's efforts.

I don't need any acknowledgemnt or thanks as far as that goes, I get it every time I look through the forums and see the best people on the Internet still here, still posting excellent information, still being clear, concise and polite and still keeping their sense of humor intact. That's all the thanks I need...and I get it every night.

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[Ghost_Hacker]

...aw shucks... coach (\me shuffles feet\looking at floor)

Ditto http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/smile.gif

[LadyGrey]

As one who has benefited from the generosity of time and knowledge given to this board by its members, I feel I must say a few words. I had a computer problem that I really thought was unsolvable and I had not much hope of really being able to do much as I had no experience. For five solid days at all hours of the day and night the members here stuck by me and helped me with whatever I needed and not once, not once was I ever made to feel inferior or stupid. My problem was solved; I have a working, running computer. My son would not have a computer now if not for this incredible place.
LG

[Dek]

I agree with Palo (Does a brilliant administrative job)
But my hat goes off to the techies (Geeks) who have solved many of my computer problems.

[jabarnutcase]

Being a new guy on the block, I hesitated to add my two cents, but I couldn't resist. I just "stumbled" on to this site and I couldn't be happier. From the very beginning, people have been very polite and incredibly knowledgeable. This is truly a forum unlike any I have seen before. I can't wait to learn more so I can help people the way they have helped me. (That's the "infectious" thing about this place!) and I just want to say: Thank you ALL http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[old_kid]

Hey Pete and others:

I am fairly new here - have learned a lot - and hopefully helped here and there

I MUST comment on the professional and mature way you, and fellow forum members, conduct yourselves.

I have visited some Forums that seem invaded by 25-30 year olds that seem to pride themselves on, and actually compete for, who can act the most immature.

New people coming here are treated with respect - that is very commendable

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Good Judgement comes from Experience - Experience comes from Bad Judgement - but bad judgement is more fun!!

[saphalline]

Originally posted by old_kid:

I have visited some Forums that seem invaded by 25-30 year olds that seem to pride themselves on, and actually compete for, who can act the most immature.

Gee, and here I just stumbled upon these forums out of pure dumb luck! I used to go on another forums site, but they "updated" it and would no longer work on my old system. Thus I was forums-less for about 2 years, until I came here.

It's a lot of fun here, and I (like many others I'm sure) enjoy learning - everything from a minor suggestion to someone telling me I'm flat out wrong! It's all good, so don't hold back.

Any chance these forums will still be around in 50 years, when I'm old and gray and wise enough to be listed with the likes of mjc, G_H, and all them? http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif And just out of curiosity G_H, what was your old handle?

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[bassvax]

Hehe... saphalline...GH is guarding that secret....a few of us know though http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

I've gathered egads of links to pc forums just in the time that I've been here...and none can compare to the people {admin, geek, funster or spectator} here.

Things I've learned here are invaluable and have assisted me in my job and personal pc experiences.... Toot Toot!!!

Another great aspect offered here...are the volunteers hanging out in the IRC channel for one on one help in real-time http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

I don't spend nearly as much time posting here as I used to...but I am always lurking here and there http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Thanks to all that make this place a very nice place to prop up the feet or give the grey cells (or Google) a good work out!!!!

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See Emily Play

Flush 'N' Forget (http://www2.apex.net/users/hwuswtp)

[LadyGrey]

Here I am again, wanting to say thank you!! Had a problem with my modem and I did a search for the help I needed, rather than bother the gurus with a question I know had to have been answered and I found the help I needed and fixed my modem and am back online!! This is the most remarkable place I have ever been too. The archives are a great help in finding answers to questions like mine. The amount of time and effort put into this board by it's members shows! Thank you. LG ;)

[sea69]

hehe- I know what GH's original name was- only clue I will give is that it began with an S and ended with an ?

Sylvia- oh wait, that's not it!!!#$!#!#!@

:p

[Mark Miller]

I am also new to this forum, but it is the only one that I have found that has "personality". After awhile you know who has expertice in different catogoriesand look foward to their replys.
Thanks for the help and the entertainment
rock on Mark

[ranchdog]

Only the Shadow knows.....hehehe . \creaking door sounds\


:D :D

[randyrhoads1981]

My many thanks to everyone also..when i 1st came upon the forums i was searching for info on my "little Packard that could" and Pete and others gave me some wonderful links that really helped alot. At that time i didnt even know the difference between a socket A and socket 7. Ive since dove in head 1st ..and do pretty good in the area fixing computers being computer shops here are no where to be found ..then again not much else is ither :rolleyes: .. but 99.9% of what ive learned came here by reading and asking..great place to hang out..keep up the nice work.