I'll leave it to the mods to decide if this belongs here, but as the quad draws to a close I thought it would be a good idea to give thanks to the folks that keep me coming back to GS. Ultimately we're fans of a niche sport and sometimes information is not as readily available and we do not have friends to discuss competitions with. Yet, every time I login someone here is taking time out to educate us and to provide additional information.
I have learned so much even during heated arguments here. This is by no means comprehensive but I thought I would give it a shot.
gsk8: You make this possible with all of your hard work. There's a reason why I don't use other message boards but I keep coming back here.
Mrs. P: I am so grateful for all of the polls, charts, etc. and your ability to be perfectly kind and reasonable even when discussing things you may not like.
dorispulaski: Whether it's every competition thread being setup perfectly with easy to read information or just sharing your vast knowledge I so appreciate you.
Mathman: Your sense of humor and matter of fact analysis always lightens the mood. And you love Michelle so you have amazing taste.
Anyasnake: Ice dance is the most technical field and you spend so much time explaining all of the details. You ensure that we have more objective discussions!
NoNameFace and Skylark: I could read your analyses of skating programs for hours. I love how you capture the complexity and beauty of everything we see.
The Canadian crew (ancientpeas, Weakankles, SarahSynchro, 4everchan, etc): Thanks for all the laughs! I can guarantee I will have a good time if I see you guys on a competition thread.
gkelly: I learn something new about the world of skating or the judging system every time I read your posts. Thanks for expanding my horizons beyond the world of elite skating.
All of the sticklers for under rotations (you know who you are): Thank you for spending hours looking at those videos because it bores me to death but we need folks keeping the judges honest.
I have learned so much even during heated arguments here. This is by no means comprehensive but I thought I would give it a shot.
gsk8: You make this possible with all of your hard work. There's a reason why I don't use other message boards but I keep coming back here.
Mrs. P: I am so grateful for all of the polls, charts, etc. and your ability to be perfectly kind and reasonable even when discussing things you may not like.
dorispulaski: Whether it's every competition thread being setup perfectly with easy to read information or just sharing your vast knowledge I so appreciate you.
Mathman: Your sense of humor and matter of fact analysis always lightens the mood. And you love Michelle so you have amazing taste.
Anyasnake: Ice dance is the most technical field and you spend so much time explaining all of the details. You ensure that we have more objective discussions!
NoNameFace and Skylark: I could read your analyses of skating programs for hours. I love how you capture the complexity and beauty of everything we see.
The Canadian crew (ancientpeas, Weakankles, SarahSynchro, 4everchan, etc): Thanks for all the laughs! I can guarantee I will have a good time if I see you guys on a competition thread.
gkelly: I learn something new about the world of skating or the judging system every time I read your posts. Thanks for expanding my horizons beyond the world of elite skating.
All of the sticklers for under rotations (you know who you are): Thank you for spending hours looking at those videos because it bores me to death but we need folks keeping the judges honest.