dsi1 - uncommonly good-natured, humorous, well read, always willing to
share island lore, and seemingly immune to bad vibes and trolling. Very
much a gold standard here and greatly appreciated by all but the most
bilious and hateful trolls.

Cheri - kind, polite, even tempered, willing conversationalist who
enriches conversations with brief but pertinent commentaries.

Cindy Hamilton - the keen mind of an engineer and the wry wit of a
Michigander, unflappable, approachable, but also willing to consider
divergent viewpoints - improves the group by stability.

cshenk - gold standard pet guardian and obvious foodie with a track
record of keeping on topic and thereby reducing clutter.

Ed Pawlowski - the pride of Philly, baby. Plays usenet the right way,
shares topically and humorously too.

Gregory Morrow - one of the first to see right through Sqwerty's
manipulations, a dry wit and agile mind - a keeper.

Helpful person - well named.

Janet B - Idaho's best. Pleasant, topical, largely troll-proof, someone
you'd like to find in any functional group.

Julie Bove - totally eclectic, opinionated, individualistic, amusing, a
dry wit that many seem to miss, a sharing and caring person with
remarkable powers of observation.

koko - 100% rating. The most luscious photos, recipes and useful website
in the group. Completely troll-proof and always has positive vibes.

I not -I - solid performer who stays far from the flame wars - a valued
contributor.

Nancy Young - topical, mannerly, well rounded contributor who carries a
conversation forward nicely.

notbob - buy why not? Quirky, interesting chap from the new home of
legal weed, always has interesting things to share.

Ophelia - likely the kindest and most compassionate poster in the group,
but will stand and fight for herself when attacked. Rescues dogs a big plus!

S Viemeister - solid contributor and troll resistant as well, always
pertinent.

sf - like koko, the gold standard here for unrivaled depth of knowledge
in matters culinary, a font of useful links and commentaries, appealing
self-confidence and troll-proof armor plating. The group founders if she
ever chooses to leave.

tert in seattle - yes please, share a bit more.

Xeno - single handedly upholding the reputation for Aussies that JeBus
seems bound on ruining.


....if you feel left out it may be just a matter of my picking those who
post the most or have been here the longest...

Go on then, self nominate to your heart's content!

Enjoy!