The Skinner appreciation thread.

[Andy_Stephenson]

Skinner... :thumbsup:

You Rock...Can I say that? Thanks for everything!

:)

[indepat]

1. Please add my kudos

[Career Prole]

2. Love you, man! (you too, Andy!) n/t

[TNOE]

31. Ditto that

Where would we all be without DU in this insane world we live in today!

[Coexist]

3. I'm in!

Cat herders are awesome.

[Catherine Vincent]

4. I agree.

The Skinner rocks!

[XemaSab]

5. Skinner

you are a truly tempting lad...

can we get some new photos??

:-D

[WilliamPitt]

6. Hello "Andy"

:)

[Nothing Without Hope]

35. Yeah, we have to suppress the fact that he's REALLy Vladimir Scootero! n/t

[WilliamPitt]

39. Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[bleever]

49. "...if that is your real name."

:7

[FloridaPat]

7. Definately. Thanks Skinner

[DrDebug]

8. Thanks for clearing up the stuff

It must be hard to keep the 60,000 users in control. Good job!

[Stephanie]

9. ditto!

I hope you don't have a headache from all this, Skinner!

xx
S

[Sydnie]

10. I agree 100%

Skinner, you will need another vacation after all this! Perhaps a trip to visit Andy during recovery would be just what the doctor orders for you?

:grouphug: with Andy and Skinner, Will and Beth, Lalarawraw and merh (and a cast of 1000's of DU'ers) in the middle!

[enigmatic]

11. Skinner's da man

And so are you, Andy:)

[IChing]

12. Thanks

To a good level headed human being.

[Lisa0825]

13. Skinner Rocks!!!

I quit modding a site I used to work after 7 years, because it was too much BS. Skinner is amazing for handling DU so well!

:yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock:
:yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock:

[Cleita]

14. Hi there.

Thanks for being wise and compassionate. You should call yourself Solomon.

:yourock:

[bigwillq]

15. Skinner Rules!

Hi Andy! How are ya doing? I hope everything turns out well for ya. You're in my thoughts.:hug:

[Book Lover]

16. Skinner, et al have done

a yeoman's job of communication and clarification. I am very proud to be a part of DU.

[wakeme2008]

17. Who's this guy Skinner ppl keep talking about

:hide:

:hi: Andy....

[Raksha]

22. Skinner is the founder and administrator of DU.

His real name is David Allen and he is one GREAT guy!

[wakeme2008]

26. LOL I know who Skinner is

and the hiding smilie ... well....

But I am sooooooo Happy Andy does sound a hell of a lot better today after yesterday's shit.

[yorkiemommie1]

18. yes thank you

for helping me when i sent in my donation w/ that of another DU'er so my freeper husb. wouldn't find out.

will have to resort to such tactics next time, too!

[Spazito]

19. Thanks Skinner, SO much for putting up with us...

providing a place for a community to help a very deserving person, putting up with all the crap and not just closing the doors to YOUR home as you certainly have had reason to consider at times.


THANK YOU!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

and a :hug: just in case you need one right now.

[Raksha]

20. Superior job of cat herding, Skinner.

THANK YOU!!!

[KaliTracy]

21. Thanks for a level headed approach, Skinner. Much appreciated! n/t

[UrbScotty]

23. Thanks to all of you!

Skinner, EarlG, elad, moderators, Andy, and everyone else who fights for our democracy every day.

[IronLionZion]

24. Skinner, you rock!

:yourock:

Get well soon Andy :hi:

[eissa]

25. What would I do

without DU? My refuge from an increasingly insane world. Thanks Skinner and everyone else who helps make DU possible!

[Lugnut]

27. Adding my atta boy too

Thank you so much for all you do from a grateful participant. :)

[ComerPerro]

28. Ahh, yes. The SAT

:toast:

[cally]

29. Thanks Skinner

I'm amazed at calmness on this board. Thanks for all you do.

[s-cubed]

30. Skinner: Excellent cat herder.

Thanks for all you do, and espcially how you have helped Andy.

Hi Andy

[hippiegranny]

32. Skinner does ROCk, and so does ANDY!

I love DU

[Bluerthanblue]

33. YOU should be president...

.. calmheaded, polite, diplomatic, available, compassionate, thorough, honest, patient, and professional- while still retaining a 'human' element-

i admire, and appreciate you- THANK you-

[Dudley_DUright]

42. or at least our UN representative

Everything on your list in the opposite of our horrific current nominee, but describes Skinner to a "T". :-)

[WI_DEM]

34. Skinner you made the right decision to quite being a principal and

moving from Springfield. This website is a great accomplishment and we appreciate it and you.

[Nothing Without Hope]

36. Skinner is so Solomonic, I have to wonder if he's secretly wild and crazy

outside of DU to balance it out! :crazy: If so, I want pix!

[SmokingJacket]

37. Can't believe you (and Elad and EarlG) have kept this crazy site together!

:toast: to you!

I love DU, and you guys have kept it going -- amazingly, beautifully well.

[Just Me]

38. Does Skinner have any gaskets? He never seems to blow one.

An exceptional individual, indeed!!!

I commend the moderators, as well. I don't have to agree with them 100% of the time to appreciate everything they do.

:thumbsup: DU

:kick:

[spanone]

40. Yup, Yup!!!!

[Lydia Leftcoast]

41. Thanks for all you do

:thumbsup:

Running this place must be like presiding over a 70,000-student kindergarten at times.

[ultraist]

43. Here, here!

Skinner rocks! :toast:

[katinmn]

44. Thanks, Skinner. You're so cool, calm and collected for a

Democrat!
:)

[graywarrior]

45. I have a crush on Skinner. Shhhhhhh.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

58. back off! I seen him first!

;-)

Thanks Skinner! If it weren't for DU I don't know if I would still be sane right now. It's good to have hands to hold on to when you're stuck in the Twilight Zone.

Hi Andy:hi:
How ya feelin?

[graywarrior]

63. I saw him first

[Digit]

46. Having been a sysopette in my past...Skinner has his hands full

Considering how large this site is, he has a humongous job.
I admire his hands on job, while letting the flavor of the membership come through.
I cannot imagine what would be required managing this huge membership, but it's importance in world events is staggering.

Skinner is making a difference in this world...making a huge beneficial impact for the betterment of our country.

I had never donated to a board until this one. If ever a board was deserving, this is the one. This one can shape our country. Skinner is helping to shape our country.

Skinner, I just now found another job, and when I get my second paycheck, you can expect another contribution. Sorry, but the first one is needed to catch up on utilities so I am not cut off!

You have my utmost respect.

[intheflow]

47. Uber hugs to Skinner!

How is it that someone so young is so wise? O8)

[FizzFuzz]

48. Skinner, would you offer workshops on how to be Skinnerian?

I wanna be like you when I grow up!

With great respect and admiration,
Fizz-O

[bleever]

50. Great work, Skinner. Especially since there's no manual for this.

Thanks so much.

[Imalittleteapot]

51. :-) Yes, you rock Skinner!!!

:kick:
:yourock:

[bettyellen]

52. Thanks, Skinner, andI promise I'll be nicer to Grovelbot this time........

[BattyDem]

53. All hail, Skinner!

:yourock:

[Name removed]

54. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[VOX]

57. Very uncool. n/t

[Longgrain]

55. Of course, always up for a little Thanks to the Skinster.

Without whom I would have never meet all you wonderful people around here at DU.

:bounce: :toast: :party: :toast: :bounce:

[VOX]

56. Thanks, Skinner, for all that you "DU."

:yourock: Much appreciated.

[Melynn]

59. Yep, Skinner is the best

Without him, we wouldn't be here.

[Ladyhawk]

60. Yo, Vlad. Whassup?

Is it out of line to ask when you check in and drink the lemony, salty Pan Galactic bowel blaster?

[Ladyhawk]

61. I have to admit that I'm impressed with Skinner's solution.

:thumbsup:

Good on ya, Skinner. :) Thank you.

[medeak]

62. thanks skinner

you tombstoned me on my first post...I learned and am a fan.

[mopaul]

64. thanks for putting up with my bullshit

and for this new 21st century manifestation of democracy

[NoSunWithoutShadow]

65. Thank you

For your wisdom and your site.

[laylah]

66. You ROCK, Skinner!

Thanks for all you do and all you endure, for the sake of our wonderful country. You, elad, and the rest are TRUE patriots :hug: :toast:

Feel better, Andy!

Jenn

[Skittles]

67. yes INDEED!

he DOES rock :D

[CaliforniaPeggy]

68. Let me add my voice to this chorus!

I have NO IDEA how you do all this, but I'm grateful down to my toenails that you do...I hope fervently that you will always be here for us!


:applause:



:yourock:

[DeepModem Mom]

69. Indeed!

[cookiebird]

70. this newbie

is impressed with the focus and diligence Skinner applied to this situation. Skinner successfully investigated a situation that could have turned into a rumor-fueled flame war. I have taken lessons from this--be direct and specific with your fellows, state the nature of the problem, investigate and keep everyone informed, and yes, lock the threads while you are investigating. Very professional and very focused. Mongo impressed.B-)