Your favorite forum members

[autumnsun]

Hey all,

I've been an almost daily visitor to wirednewyork for over a year now but hardly post any messages. *This forum has provided me many hours of information, appreciation, and hope for the most inspiring city on the planet. *I've also come to appreciate the many people who make this forum all that it is and wanted to recognize a few individually:

Edward (or Mr. Noharmony)- for running my favorite site on the internet and risking life & limb by taking pictures in no-pedestrian zones and in the dead of winter (and posting them on the same day)

Stern- for providing information on many buildings in the pre- or just-prosposed phases with the effect of making us all giddy with excitement; and for your commentary which is insightful and good-mannered

Fabb- in the chaos that is the renewal of the WTC site, your comments have the perfect balance of hope & skepticism; your passion for the process is evident and you do it without being preachy or overstated

Rich Battista- for having something good to say about every last building in NYC (where ya been Rich? *you haven't posted lately)

NYatKnight- for being the peace-maker between bickering forum members (usually newbies like myself) and trumpeting all that NYC has to offer--architecture, history, events, food, snow, and on & on *

Gulkrapek- for making us remember that NYC is more than just Manhattan

ddny- for posting enough pictures to make me feel like I'm actually there

NYguy- for posting all the informative newspaper articles and boldfacing the good parts

These are just some of the many people who make this forum as strong as it is. *Before I finish, I have a message to the newbies, especially the 'new' newbies: respect this forum. *Whether you want to rebuild the twin towers or plant corn on the footprints, we only need to hear your opinion once. *Don't degrade this community with repetitive sermons or personal attacks. *We're all fortunate to have this great resource at our fingertips. *

I'm eager to hear other people's favorite forummers. *Hope to visit the great city soon! *

[amigo32]

:) *Good advice for the newbies.
Yes, we have many strong members on this board, the biggest treasure on this forum is the general civility towards each other, and each others ideas.

(Edited by amigo32 at 4:13 am on Mar. 2, 2003)

[Fabb]

Thanks autumnsun.
I enjoyed your comments, and I must say I agree that this forum is a gathering of great people. It's always a pleasure to be here and see new members enrich our discussions.

I want to thank one of the very best among us, Christian Wieland, an old accomplice, thanks to whom I discovered this forum.

[ZippyTheChimp]

I'd welcome you aboard, but you've been here longer than me.

My family and friends have little interest in architecture, and I was searching for a place to share thoughts, and stumbled on this great site.

People here are opinionated, but not rude. I think that's the difference.

Don't be a stranger. :)

[dbhstockton]

Let me continue with the ass-kissing. *This is the only web forum I've come across that I've had the patience to follow for any length of time. *Often they're too contentious, too frivilous, too specific, too exclusive, not updated enough, impossible to jump in in the middle of the conversation; the list goes on. *This is the only forum I know of-- on any topic *-- that is "just right."

[Gulcrapek]

Yeah. This forum is by far the most intelligent and civil dealing with this topic/area and possibly any on the web, at least from what I've seen. A core membership of people with manners yet superb debate skills and a certain way of getting their message across. A secondary membership of those with interesting comments and will to express their opinions without intended offense. A tertiary ring of newcomers and lurkers who will hopefully blend into the mix.

And thank you very much autumn sun.. I feel loved!

[Anonymous]

While you might consider me a newbie there are other boards where I'm a regular which will include this one. *Usually I post on boards that are directed to the rebuilding issues at the WTC site. *These boards include, NYCS, NYSL, Save the WTC, Build a new WTC, Civic Alliance, Gotham Gazette, CBS on GZ, and BPC. *Some of you I knew from other fourms before comming here. *For example I knew about NYguy and ddny on Skyscraperpage before they were here though I have never posted there myself and just looked at it. *Also, I knew about Gilbert Gjersvik on the CBS and Gotham Gazette boards before coming here. *This means that some of you aren't new to me. *That's an advantage for doing that. *Some of us who here from NYCS are here to escape the chaos that has been caused by a corrupt moderator who abused his duties for his own personal usages. *It now feels that the only way to end the chaos there is to limit his power by reforming the government there, and the refugee thing will be over a as result of that. *However, that doesn't mean that I will stop comming here.

(Edited by TalB at 3:05 pm on Mar. 2, 2003)


(Edited by TalB at 2:08 pm on Mar. 3, 2003)

[NYatKNIGHT]

Autumnsun, what a nice compliment. YOU are my new favorite forum member. ;) *

Where do I begin....I'd like to thank the Academy.....

No doubt it's the members on this forum that make it so engaging, enlightening and entertaining. I first started to read the opinions of those members you mentioned (plus Christian Wieland, Derek2k3, JMGarcia, maxinmilano, Grimm, and others) in other skyscraper forums - but it wasn't until this website was started that the conversation was held to the topic without interruption from jealous outsiders or childish buffoons. Furthermore, the growing list of new members are constantly providing us with a greater range of topics and a fresh mix of perspectives.

It is also nice to know that I'm not the only geek in the city staring up at the skyscrapers so much.

Cheers!


(Edited by NYatKNIGHT at 10:57 am on Mar. 4, 2003)

[dbhstockton]

Doesn't anybody want to congratulate me on my recently attained Advanced Memberhood?

[NYatKNIGHT]

Ah, but it's a double edge sword, your membership dues go up. You'll be getting billed any day now. Congratulations!

To be fair, there ought to be an asterisk next to the pre-wipe-out members who lost up to 8 months of posts, but hey, it's quality not quantity.

[Anonymous]

We should all know that no forum is made to see who posts more. *It is about the discussions and not about the posts. *Having to post more frequently or doing it sporadically doesn't mean any difference nor is having to be a newbie vs having to be an advanced member. *Nobody here is special no matter how many posts they make.

[Gulcrapek]

We're all special!

[dbhstockton]

Keep talking, junior.

[Eugenius]

Quote: from Gulcrapek on 5:26 pm on Mar. 4, 2003
We're all special!
This reminds me of a great moment from "Life of Brian":

(Crowd chanting in unison) Yes! We are all individuals!

(Lone voice from the back) I'm Not...

(Edited by Eugenius at 10:42 am on Mar. 5, 2003)

[Stern]

My family and friends have little interest in architecture, and I was searching for a place to share thoughts

Second that. This is why I tend to post at New York development threads. I have almost always been fascinated at tall buildings, I remember when I was a young kid and I just happened to look up. I still get butterflies in my stomach when I see the Grace Building, its weird...yes. I was amazed the first time I took the time to actually look up, and it opened doors for me.

This is the best outlet for such, and I rarely feel like Im wasting my time here. I especially love the development process of tall buildings, the vision, the design process, the groundbreaking, the construction, and the finished product. What takes a few years to construct makes a mark on the skyline for a lifetime, all very exciting.

[Stern]

Sorry for the sloppy writing in the last post...

I remember the first time I visited the forums and I was hooked after I saw this early Columbus Circle proposal:

http://www.metropolismag.com/images/images_1198/no98pro3.gif

Then was the working proposal. Just goes to show how long Ive been posting.

[DominicanoNYC]

Hmm. Well that's a strange proposal. Anyway, I love this forum because it's the best place for me to express how I feel about the new age of architecture.

[Ptarmigan]

I can't tell who is my favorite forum member. Everyone here is cool and mature. There are times it does go out of hand, but that's very rare. Everyone here gets along, better than other forums I have been to.

[NyC MaNiAc]

For the most part, everyone's feelings are appreciated.

I must say though, I respect JM, Tonyo, Ptarmigan, Stern, TLOZ, DBH, Dominicano, Gulcrapek and most recently Freedom Tower.

Of course, I love everyone else just as much! :oops: :D 8)

[YesIsaidYesIwillYes]

I always enjoy Christian's posts.

[Kris]

My first fan. For how long?

[TLOZ Link5]

Yay, I'm respected. javascript:emoticon(':D')

[Archit_K]

Second that. This is why I tend to post at New York development threads. I have almost always been fascinated at tall buildings, I remember when I was a young kid and I just happened to look up. I still get butterflies in my stomach when I see the Grace Building, its weird...yes. I was amazed the first time I took the time to actually look up, and it opened doors for me.

This is the best outlet for such, and I rarely feel like Im wasting my time here. I especially love the development process of tall buildings, the vision, the design process, the groundbreaking, the construction, and the finished product. What takes a few years to construct makes a mark on the skyline for a lifetime, all very exciting.

This is really touching.

[alex ballard]

Doesn't anybody like me?

[TLOZ Link5]

Doesn't anybody like me?

Well, if you have to fish for compliments...

Just kidding, I like you at least http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Ninja Mantis]

This reminds me of a great moment from "Life of Brian":

(Crowd chanting in unison) Yes! We are all individuals!

(Lone voice from the back) I'm Not...

(Edited by Eugenius at 10:42 am on Mar. 5, 2003)

Eugenius...that was HYSTERICAL!

What a funny movie. They don't make em like that any more.

How bout when Brian's mother comes to the window and Idle asks, "Can I ask you a question, are you a Virgin? If its not too personal?"

Mother says,"...Not too personal!!! Piss off!"

[Derek2k3]

Anyone know what happened to Kris?

[Stern]

Anyone know what happened to Kris?

I think he's busy with school.

[Gulcrapek]

Or tugrul... and his galleries...

[muscle1313]

Doesn't anybody like me?

Alex - I think you, Gul, and BillyBlanco are my favorite posters. There are some posters here that I can't stand but personally I always thought lovefest message boards are basically useless. If everybody loves each other you get less diverse opinions. This is definitely a useful forum but there is far too much agreement for my taste. I enjoy the banter of forum fights. Usually get some pretty good info out of big disagreements in forums.

[wonder]

How did we let this thread die. Lets revive it! Tis' the season to give and be merry, so lets start giving some complimnets again.
You go first:)

[infoshare]

From my point-of-view ........... content is king: Lofter gets the crown. :eek:

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4143/imagesvd9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[lofter1]

thanks ^^^ :cool:

Not to take anything away from anyone who posts here (I learn something from just about everyone, which is why I keep coming back) ...

Zippy the Chimp always gets my brain going (and you gotta love the name)

Ablarc is like having an ongoing tutorial in architecture -- think of the money I'm saving!

MidtownGuy's photos and travel exploits make me want to abuse my credit cards ...

When doing a search for random info I still love coming across posts from TLOZ Link5 (aka JB)

[antinimby]

How did we let this thread die. Lets revive it! Tis' the season to give and be merry, so lets start giving some complimnets again.
You go first:)Well...I don't know about anybody else but I do have a secret fascination with you, wonder. http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/smilies/hug.gif

[kz1000ps]

The Big Three, in no particular order:

Zippy

Ablarc

Lofter

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And honorable mention goes to kliq6, who gives us a priceless view into many windows that we would otherwise not be able to see.

[Zerlina]

Well... I don't know a lot of you... but my favourite is MidTownGuy because he's an artist and he's got a sensitive soul! I met him last summer in Palermo and I "feel" him like a brother! I also like Ablarc, Comelade, Derek2k3 and Lofter...

[Bob]

Zippy gets my vote, despite the fact we disagree about 65% of the time. Proof you can disagree without being disagreeable.

[ZippyTheChimp]

I think it's 67% of the time.

[OmegaNYC]

I'll say everybody. Because this is just a wonderful site, no matter who is the member. Everybody gets mad love. :)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Small_Red_Rose.JPG/180px-Small_Red_Rose.JPG

Red rose for everyone.

[MidtownGuy]

:)

[Fabrizio]

The guy who posts about the cheap Nokias gets my vote.

AND whoever it was in the planting pictures with the baldish head, goatee, green shorts, black tee and great calves...

[Punzie]

Me!
:cool:

Yes, me!
:cool:

Everybody else ties for second place.
:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

[kz1000ps]

AND whoever it was in the planting pictures with the baldish head, goatee, green shorts, black tee and great calves...

HAHAhahahaha..

[Fabrizio]

Oh my...kznyc.... so its you? I just hope you'll take it as a compliment... and I hope I haven't caused you any embarrasment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36cqJySbghM

[MidtownGuy]

Fabrizio, that's Brooklynrider you described. Kznyc2k was wearing jeans and a light coored t-shirt.

[ManhattanKnight]

a light coored t-shirt.


http://www.boozingear.com/images/products/22-1205.jpg

[kz1000ps]

Haha. But no way would I ever wear a Coors Light t-shirt..

[MidtownGuy]

lol ! oops...

[wonder]

thanks ^^^ :cool:

Not to take anything away from anyone who posts here (I learn something from just about everyone, which is why I keep coming back) ...

Zippy the Chimp always gets my brain going (and you gotta love the name)

Ablarc is like having an ongoing tutorial in architecture -- think of the money I'm saving!

MidtownGuy's photos and travel exploits make me want to abuse my credit cards ...

When doing a search for random info I still love coming across posts from TLOZ Link5 (aka JB)


I second this post, and I would alos like to add you Lofter.

[Fabrizio]

Midtown: "Fabrizio, that's Brooklynrider you described."

Well hey, that's fine with me.... I mean, nobody's perfect.

Funny, cause I've had some real knock-down, drag-out fights with Brooklyn here. But you know how it is... making up is the best part.

(Gosh, imagine if the guy in the photo had turned out to be Kris!)

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But all kidding, aside: I like everyone here and this forum means a lot to me. Its a great learning experience. Stimulating. I often work long hours alone and you are all wonderful company.

I especially appreciate those of you who post photos.... construction updates and the like. The research of articles, old photos, travel photos, photo essays.... wonderful.... as I said: this forum means a lot to me.


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[ablarc]

Gosh, imagine if the guy in the photo had turned out to be Kris!
Speaking of which, let's hear a loud "thank you, Kris!" for all the diligent scouring of the Times he has done (lo these many years!) to bring us our daily dose of new topics. Has anyone started so many threads? Has anyone comparably enriched our mornings?

Thank you, Kris !!

[MidtownGuy]

I often work long hours alone and you are all wonderful company

My sentiments exactly!

[krulltime]

thanks ^^^ :cool:

Not to take anything away from anyone who posts here (I learn something from just about everyone, which is why I keep coming back) ...

Zippy the Chimp always gets my brain going (and you gotta love the name)

Ablarc is like having an ongoing tutorial in architecture -- think of the money I'm saving!

MidtownGuy's photos and travel exploits make me want to abuse my credit cards ...

When doing a search for random info I still love coming across posts from TLOZ Link5 (aka JB)

Same here. But I will aslo add you Lofter. You do the best research on the net. You bring good old NYC photos (and the like) and you do a good job with the DOB website information.

Brooklynrider because of his amazing effort to do what we did this year for JB. Oh and sometimes he has this funny satire humor.

Derek2k3 because he always finds the best renderings of new projects and the best information. He also takes photos of these projects. I hope he keeps posting like before though.

Oh and everyone else have a good part on this website. :)

[BrooklynRider]

...AND whoever it was in the planting pictures with the baldish head, goatee, green shorts, black tee and great calves...

Thank you...

[BrooklynRider]

Brooklynrider because of his amazing effort to do what we did this year for JB. Oh and sometimes he has this funny satire humor.


That project team and its extensive list of supporters (financial and emotional) are the real heroes on here.

So many folks to enjoy here.

Edward for creating this world.

Lofter for the shared sense of humor we have and a knack for pumping up his posts with amusing photos.

MidtownGuy for his unbridled passion.

Zippy for his level-headed approach to moderating and his limitless patience with annoying posters.

Fabrizio for demonstrating that arguments aren't to be taken personally.

Kznyc2k for being such a nice house guest and amazingly talented and knowledgeable in some many creative fields at such a young (relatively young) age.

Krulltime for his very kind nature and power posts in the real estate section - keeping us up to date.

Derek for being the human database of development actvity.

Ablarc for arguing with me on issues, but never making it personal.

ManhattanKnight for showing me what a kind, generous and humanitarian soul he is through offline communications.

Jake for being bluntly honest.

Londonlawyer for calling crap "crap" and for his willingness to bulldoze all that blocks his vision of what NYC ought to be.

BPC for not being afraid to voice any opinion and being always ready to defend his position.

TLOZ through whom I learned some pretty profound stuff after his passing, but was the first poster to introduce "personal connection and compassion" into WNY, when he shared the death of his mom with us.

Funny how all of these "anonymous" names have such distinct personalities.

There are a lot of WNY members I missed, but not through any purposeful slight. This is a very comfortable site to visit for extended periods of time. It's like being at a reunion of friends - some you gravitate towards and others annoy you by holding a mirror up to yourself. It a site that is a daily stop - even if I post nothing.

Warmest wishes to all for the holidays!

[nyinvestordude]

That project team and its extensive list of supporters (financial and emotional) are the real heroes on here.

So many folks to enjoy here.

Edward for creating this world.

Lofter for the shared sense of humor we have and a knack for pumping up his posts with amusing photos.

MidtownGuy for his unbridled passion.

Zippy for his level-headed approach to moderating and his limitless patience with annoying posters.

Fabrizio for demonstrating that arguments aren't to be taken personally.

Kznyc2k for being such a nice house guest and amazingly talented and knowledgeable in some many creative fields at such a young (relatively young) age.

Krulltime for his very kind nature and power posts in the real estate section - keeping us up to date.

Derek for being the human database of development actvity.

Ablarc for arguing with me on issues, but never making it personal.

ManhattanKnight for showing me what a kind, generous and humanitarian soul he is through offline communications.

Jake for being bluntly honest.

Londonlawyer for calling crap "crap" and for his willingness to bulldoze all that blocks his vision of what NYC ought to be.

BPC for not being afraid to voice any opinion and being always ready to defend his position.

TLOZ through whom I learned some pretty profound stuff after his passing, but was the first poster to introduce "personal connection and compassion" into WNY, when he shared the death of his mom with us.

Funny how all of these "anonymous" names have such distinct personalities.

There are a lot of WNY members I missed, but not through any purposeful slight. This is a very comfortable site to visit for extended periods of time. It's like being at a reunion of friends - some you gravitate towards and others annoy you by holding a mirror up to yourself. It a site that is a daily stop - even if I post nothing.

Warmest wishes to all for the holidays!

Hey, you missed me and Im gonna go to the corner of this forum and not come back till I am recognized!...LOL..

Brooklynrider gets my nod just because of the hard work he did on the memorial and also because, when I contacted him, he is a very helpful and personable type of guy. The guy who I met who is working on the new Shea Stadium was just a wealth of knowledge and information; really everyone who I met at the memorial and spoke to at some length. And of course the admin and mods on here; you guys keep it clean and simple. Kinda cool considering what goes on in other forums big and small. (Sips water from talkin/typin too much) I havent been on in a while but I come here when i want to see some semblance of order online and learn a few cool New Yawkish things.

Have a great holiday all and safe entry into 07. By the way, can someone private message me the guy who is workin on the new shea stadium. I would love to talk some more computer/architecture stuff with him.

[Merry]

BrooklynRider. You shine.

[wonder]

This is a very comfortable site to visit for extended periods of time. It's like being at a reunion of friends - some you gravitate towards and others annoy you by holding a mirror up to yourself. It a site that is a daily stop - even if I post nothing.

My sentiments exactly :) :) :) :)

[Fabrizio]

Favorite forum members?

Uh, gee... I guess Ill have to add MidtownGuy

[MidtownGuy]

:o I'm blushing

[Peakrate212]

What am I doing wrong to get no mentions?

;-(

[ablarc]

Post more. :)

[londonlawyer]

....Londonlawyer for calling crap "crap" and for his willingness to bulldoze all that blocks his vision of what NYC ought to be.



Thank you, sir. I hold you in high regard as well.

P.S.: I am actually a preservationist, though I am willing to bulldoze post WWII crap.

P.P.S.: I like to think that I add some humor to the forum as well (e.g., jokes re: hand cream, Salma Hayek, Naomi Watts, etc.).

[Fabrizio]

Yeah, that one was hilarious: Salma Hayek and Naomi Watts walk into a bar and ask for a bottle of handcream. The bartender says, "Sorry girls, I dont have it in bottles ....but I DO have it on tap."

[londonlawyer]

Yeah, that one was hilarious: Salma Hayek and Naomi Watts walk into a bar and ask for a bottle of handcream. The bartender says, "Sorry girls, I dont have it in bottles ....but I DO have it on tap."

My wife always wonders how her handcream wound up next to the computer. Fortunately, she does not follow-up by checking the web-site history which would show Salma's and Naomi's postings on findaceleb.com!

[pianoman11686]

It's not cheating if you're just looking. ;)

As one of my friends used to say: just because you're on a diet doesn't mean you can't browse through the menu.

[londonlawyer]

It's not cheating if you're just looking. ;)

As one of my friends used to say: just because you're on a diet doesn't mean you can't browse through the menu.

I agree.

[OmegaNYC]

Oh, so I'm not in the convo when it comes to favorite forum members? :( lol

[Fabrizio]

For what its worth: Ive noticed that forum members with nice legs tend to get the best showing.

[kliq6]

Zippy

[OmegaNYC]

Zippy has nice legs?? :o

[ZippyTheChimp]

I had about a decade ago when I was still biking to Bear Mountain.