Hmmm, not enough room to add a few others or include a selection for "other." 

I left off Max and Rony because then the whole point of the thread would be moot.

Okay, Which forum member is is essential, without their input, the forum would be rather boring and, likely, unsuccessful.

Multiple votes are okay, but a chance to say something good about each selection would be a welcome thing. I think something positive would be a nice injection for those feeling a bit boxed in with all the "Is ..... Prog?" and pointless polls and such.

Cheers.   

I tried to stick with long term members or those with a large # of posts. Sorry if I missed you.

Right yourself in.

You've left yourself out, so I can't vote for my favourite forum member

I'm a firm believer of the antroposofic philosophy (excistence is in the eye of the beholder, so to excist something has to be observed)

If I never had known of this site, it wouldn't have excisted, that makes me the most important member.

I'd feel guilty if I voted for someone.

It's like having to choose between a hotdog or a hamburger...

Yeah Tuxon took the words out of my mouth er hands. How could you leave yourself off?  I think all of those people are worth while. Silly sometimes but they do have something to add.

They are the ones that make this place enjoyable, fun and informative.

Honestly I htink we're all important, as corny as it sounds. I understand that you may have put this poll out here because of a-holes like me pushing Zeppelin and such. Sorry, but honestly, everyone has something to say. Gdub and Reed are probably the most amusing of the bunch, but I also learned a lot about Van der Graaf generator from Gdub, so he's informative. It's fun to see Peter's homophobic remarks towards Gdub. Eddy is the youth we should value most, trying to get into prog as a young lad. I think Ivan should be up there, he's a Gabriel Oracle, Jren etc, my Dutch Comrades!

This is becoming an Oscar speach line up, so in conclusion everyone matters!

even K00l Prog Guruz! (LMA0)

Rob The Plant wrote: Honestly I htink we're all important, as corny as it sounds. I understand that you may have put this poll out here because of a-holes like me pushing Zeppelin and such. Sorry, but honestly, everyone has something to say. Gdub and Reed are probably the most amusing of the bunch, but I also learned a lot about Van der Graaf generator from Gdub, so he's informative. It's fun to see Peter's homophobic remarks towards Gdub. Eddy is the youth we should value most, trying to get into prog as a young lad. I think Ivan should be up there, he's a Gabriel Oracle, Jren etc, my Dutch Comrades! This is becoming an Oscar speach line up, so in conclusion everyone matters! even K00l Prog Guruz! (LMA0)

I must defend Peter here. Peter is NOT homophobic and anything that would suggest he was is done completely tongue in cheek on his part.

gdub411 wrote: Rob The Plant wrote: Honestly I htink we're all important, as corny as it sounds. I understand that you may have put this poll out here because of a-holes like me pushing Zeppelin and such. Sorry, but honestly, everyone has something to say. Gdub and Reed are probably the most amusing of the bunch, but I also learned a lot about Van der Graaf generator from Gdub, so he's informative. It's fun to see Peter's homophobic remarks towards Gdub. Eddy is the youth we should value most, trying to get into prog as a young lad. I think Ivan should be up there, he's a Gabriel Oracle, Jren etc, my Dutch Comrades! This is becoming an Oscar speach line up, so in conclusion everyone matters! even K00l Prog Guruz! (LMA0)   I must defend Peter here. Peter is NOT homophobic and anything that would suggest he was is done completely tongue in cheek on his part.

Sorry if I was taken wrong, I konw it's just a joke.

Maani,

It's not pollite to vote for oneselves

Peter is just a big hoser!

K00l Prog Guruz wrote: Lol, k I wrote a song cuz I think we need 1 r1te now! when i find miself in a feeld withoiut rain and ithe motor(s) stops runing in my brain then ots okay cuz u know its thatr time when we are all fat and sitting infront of are computers looking at progarchivesa(l()l)!! but we learn lots of stuff here and some of us are 2 younfg to drink beer so wach your dirty mouth especially if yer from the south (america) cuz lately its been tuff with all the new people on the forum so be careful what you say cuz you know its good yto learn from em! like it guyz!?

...move over Fish, Peter Gabriel and Peter Hammill....here comes KPG!

I voted for the witty, erudite and self-deprecating (you can look those words up, Danbo) James Lee, but I'd like to see my web-pal Danbo up there, along with my South American bud Ivan.

I'll also vote for our hard-working, and peace-loving Moderator Maani, the all-too-often-absent Aussie Dude, Cesar just for being a Roman Inca, and my best Brit "mates" Jim, Easy, and Dick.

Easy for his calm wisdom and mega-reviewing capacity, Dick for his inexhaustable, impressive musical knowledge, and Jimmy Gee for his smooth moves on the dance floor.

(Oh, J.G. also makes me laugh aloud more often than anyone else here!)

I will vote for others, too, and tell you why, but those Forum heavyweights, for starters....

gdub411 wrote: K00l Prog Guruz wrote: Lol, k I wrote a song cuz I think we need 1 r1te now! when i find miself in a feeld withoiut rain and ithe motor(s) stops runing in my brain then ots okay cuz u know its thatr time when we are all fat and sitting infront of are computers looking at progarchivesa(l()l)!! but we learn lots of stuff here and some of us are 2 younfg to drink beer so wach your dirty mouth especially if yer from the south (america) cuz lately its been tuff with all the new people on the forum so be careful what you say cuz you know its good yto learn from em! like it guyz!? ...move over Fish, Peter Gabriel and Peter Hammill....here comes KPG!

So very touching

Peter wrote: I voted for the witty, erudite and self-deprecating (you can look those words up, Danbo) James Lee, but I'd like to see my web-pal Danbo up there, along with my South American bud Ivan. I'll also vote for our hard-working, and peace-loving Moderator Maani, the all-too-often-absent Aussie Dude, Cesar just for being a Roman Inca, and my best Brit "mates" Jim, Easy, and Dick. Easy for his calm wisdom and mega-reviewing capacity, Dick for his inexhaustable, impressive musical knowledge, and Jimmy Gee for his smooth moves on the dance floor. (Oh, J.G. also makes me laugh aloud more often than anyone else here!) I will vote for others, too, but those Forum heavyweights, for starters.

Check that out. I say you get a vote just because of you're attention to detail with font.

All:

Actually, I did not vote, nor would I (for obvious reasons).  However, more than that, while I will not delete this thread (since you have every right to post it), I'm not sure that it is helpful in any way, and may in fact be unintentionally divisive.  All of you are important to the site - and no, I'm not just "sucking up" to anyone or everyone.

So, whatever happens with this thread, please know that it does not, cannot, and should not reflect the truth: that everyone is equally important, and that every voice counts.

Peace.

Thanks Peter and Threefates I thought I was forgotten

Iván

Right Maani! Stop the MADNESS!

Remember the scene in Python's brilliant "Life of Brian?"

An exasperated Brian: "You don't need to follow anyone!.... You're all different!"

Small voice in crowd of deluded, sheep-like syncophants: "I'm not."

Ha!

It's hard for me to vote:

1. My buddy Peter, who always sends me friendly PM's, (No KPG it's not disturbing, for a 40 years South American to call a 40 years USA citizen a buddy, because sometimes you kmow people by what they write and how sincere they are.
2. Threefates; I loveto argue with her about one of my Fav's bands, and I like more toe make her angry.  
3. kOOL Prog Guruz: Every place needs his comedy relief
4. Maani: Love the serious discussions.
5. Reed Lover: I need someone to call me the Havelin Man
6. Gdub: Makes me laugh and we agree sometimes
7. Richardh: We disagree most of the times but we agree to disagree.
8. The two Robs: Funny and sarcastivc coments, but also intelligent.
9. Cesar Inca: My other Buddy, the only member I know in person, we live really near, and he's one of the finest minds in prog.
10. Easy Living: Shares my love for Uriah Heep.
11. My friends Bryan Adair Aka Useful Idiot, with whom I always chat and share passion for Fantomas.
12. All the kids in MSM (You know who you are)

Each and every member is important to me, that's why this web is my front page.

And lets not forget Max, our private GURU (A real one)

Iván

Well i have noticed Garion not on this list and i must say he is probably the most down to earth, cool guy I have had the pleasure of meeting on these forums. Also he is quite intelligent but doesn't like to flaunt it....something I can appreciate!!

Here's to you Garion!!!

ivan_2068 wrote: It's hard for me to vote: My buddy Peter, who always sends me friendly PM's, (No KPG it's not disturbing, for a 40 years South American to call a 40 years USA citizen a buddy, because sometimes you kmow people by what they write and how sincere they are. Threefates; I loveto argue with her about one of my Fav's bands, and I like more toe make her made. kOOL Prog Guruz: Every place needs his comedy relief Maani: Love the serious discussions. Reed Lover: I need someone to call me the Havelin Man Gdub: Makes me laugh and we agree sometimes Richardh: We disagree most of the times but we agree to disagree. The two Robs: Funny and sarcastivc coments, but also intelligent. Cesar Inca: My other Buddy, the only member I know in person, we live really near, and he's one of the finest minds in prog. Easy Living: Shares my love for Uriah Heep. Each and every member is important to me, that's why this web is my front page. And lets not forget Max, our private GURU (A real one) Iván

Sweet a positive comment for me! And even poor K00l. As I've said before, I share your love for Mr. Gabriel.

So us Robs are 2 of a kind eh? Damn him! Stealing my identity!

it seems to work out though, the mix of humor, extensive knowledge, etc, and with each member lost we lose a piece of this delicately mended piece of fabric.

Let the Forum Live!

gdub411 wrote: Well i have noticed Garion not on this list and i must say he is probably the most down to earth, cool guy I have had the pleasure of meeting on these forums. Also he is quite intelligent but doesn't like to flaunt it....something I can appreciate!! Here's to you Garion!!!

Hey! Thanks GDub! 

  I enjoy all your stuff on here. 

Please I didn't mnentioned friends like Garion, Penguin, Velvetclown, etc because it would take a lot of pages, but each and every member is important for this forum.

Iván

Arioch wrote: I vote for me, because I rule!!

Damn you Arioch! You're th ebiggest a-hole on this forum!

Rob The Plant wrote: Arioch wrote: I vote for me, because I rule!! Damn you Arioch! You're th ebiggest a-hole on this forum!

Agreed...and he needs to quit picking on my buddy Peter.

Sigod is clever/funny -- gets a vote.

Arcer, ditto.

Richardh is an old-time, essential, long-suffering, but ever-loyal ELP fan, and a thoughtful guy -- he gets one.

Joren & Penguin, for being "wise beyond their tender years," and giving us oldsters a fresh perspective.

Reed Lover, for initially (deliberately, yet!) irritating me, but then becoming a chum -- and for being a formidable debater, often unabashedly, gloriously politically incorrect, and for always calling it like he sees it.

Petra & Gdub for being so adorably girlish.... (Just joking, Pet! No sexism intended!)

And everyone else (here and not here) for being "mostly harmless," and... well -- just because I'm so insufferably NICE!

(Plus it's time for BED!)

Many greats and near-greats have come and gone, too....

ivan_2068 wrote: My buddy Peter, who always sends me friendly PM's, (No KPG it's not disturbing, for a 40 years South American to call a 40 years USA citizen a buddy, because sometimes you kmow people by what they write and how sincere they are.

Thanks, Ivy!

 But, er... can I still be your buddy even if I'm not a U.S. citizen, but a Canadian, eh?

(It's not the same, yet, at least until der Gdub usurps power, and annexes us....)

So, how's the weather in sunny Chile? Chilly? (Not as all-fired "friendly" as you thought, am I?)

What a nice thread, Danbo!

"I said, doesn't that make you feel a whole lot better?"

Peter wrote: ivan_2068 wrote: My buddy Peter, who always sends me friendly PM's, (No KPG it's not disturbing, for a 40 years South American to call a 40 years USA citizen a buddy, because sometimes you kmow people by what they write and how sincere they are.  Thanks, Ivy! But, er... can I still be your buddy even if I'm not a U.S. citizen, but a Canadian, eh? So, how's the weather in sunny Chile? Chilly? What a nice thread, Danbo! "I said, doesn't that make you feel a whole lot better?"

I guess sleep's out of the picture.

Couldn't let that one go overnight!

I'm such a geek -- and an obsessive editor, too!

Now: Good Freakin' Night!

Later, losers!

Thanks, Ivy!  But, er... can I still be your buddy even if I'm not a U.S. citizen, but a Canadian, eh?

For God's Sake, you know that I know you're Canadian, we even talked about that in a PM, don't know what's happening, maybe it's Alzheimer starting, if the next step of the disease includes buying No Jacket Required, will ask somebody to relief me from misery.

Now honestly, I had a very stressed day, so I don't know what I awas thinking my friend.

Iván

Spanky wrote: K00l Prog Guruz wrote: Lol, I think Joren is cuz he's the king of the alians! Joren is a really cool guy.

No I'm not!

You don't know me!

Right... I have to vote for one of the old-time members, the ones that started it all... when I registered in february 2004, I immediately noticed that some guys are really cool.

My vote goes to one of them... or of course a certain weirdo clown-thingy dude

hard to choose...

HEY! You can vote multiple times!

K00l Prog Guruz wrote: Lol, k I wrote a song cuz I think we need 1 r1te now! when i find miself in a feeld withoiut rain and ithe motor(s) stops runing in my brain then ots okay cuz u know its thatr time when we are all fat and sitting infront of are computers looking at progarchivesa(l()l)!! but we learn lots of stuff here and some of us are 2 younfg to drink beer so wach your dirty mouth especially if yer from the south (america) cuz lately its been tuff with all the new people on the forum so be careful what you say cuz you know its good yto learn from em! like it guyz!?

It contains everything we have come to know and love you for Kool.

I see, superfluous as ever am I? Well, I'm not hurt.......so what....

Hey, I couldn't include everyone, I'm sorry... Ivan, emdiar, Garion81, you were NOT forgotten, I just ran out of numbers.

maani, I had no intentions of being divisive. I was hoping to lure a few people back to the clan and give people a positive thread, a chance to say something cordial to those who make this an enjoyable place to spend some time.

Thanks to those who posted in good faith, you are the tops.    

danbo wrote: Hey, I couldn't include everyone, I'm sorry... Ivan, emdiar, Garion81, you were NOT forgotten, I just ran out of numbers. maani, I had no intentions of being divisive. I was hoping to lure a few people back to the clan and give people a positive thread, a chance to say something cordial to those who make this an enjoyable place to spend some time. Thanks to those who posted in good faith, you are the tops.

Not to mention yourself.  I don't mind being left off.  I got the point and it was a good one Danbo.   

Peter, you get really sentimental when you get sleepy.

To everyone else who really contributes and cares about prog music

Keep the music alive.

JrKASperov wrote: *agrees with maani. Scarily close to idolisation!

Idolisation? Ha! More like a pat on the back.  We spend too much time with pointless bitching and not nearly enough on joyous celebration. I'm thankful for this site, the music and the wonderful people who make the day brighter, especially in this horrid winter filled with floods, tsunamis, mud slides and blizzards.

 For those who enjoy wallowing in the negative, I hope you have a good day, you need it.

I'm with Maani (figuratively speaking, after all he's proposed to another!).

All those listed, and those mentioned in this thread make the site what it is, a great place to be.

Given the precise nature of the question though, there is one I would single out. Dick Heath has a truly encyclopedic knowledge of the music he enjoys, and much more. I constantly find his posts essential reading. Dick doesn't participate to any great extent in the banter of the site, but given that the forum's first aim is to spread facilitate discussions about prog, Dick is the man!

By the way, given that you can vote for yourself as often as you like, does a low score imply a satisfied ego?!

 3 lousy votes ! You shower of  !!!

You lot show impeccable taste as usual!

Easy Livin wrote: Just get in there and bump it up yourself RL, it's an unrestricted poll! (You might not be the first)

What, Easy-you saying there was a bit of Poll-Rigging going on?

Time to get professional help I think.