*** Nominations for Best of SUBSIM 2014 ***

Onkel Neal · 01-25-14, 10:57 AM

Welcome to the nomination thread for the Best of Subsim 2014. I thank you for your time and assistance in recognizing the outstanding members of our community.

You can help us decide upon who should receive awards for being our best in the following categories:

Best Poster of the Year - So, have you noticed someone who posts regularly in the forums, he or she is friendly, helpful, interesting, and you enjoy reading what they have to say? Nominate her/him here.

Midshipman of the Year - Which new member (joined in 2013) has been the friendliest/helpful/interesting. Keep your eyes peeled for new guys who join Subsim, share laughs and are good and easy to get along with. Being a new guy ain't easy. Nominees to this category must have a join date of Dec 2012 and later.

Thread of the Year - There are 50~100 new threads every day at Subsim. Some are fluff, some are newsy, some are great points of interest that everyone seems to enjoy. Some threads spawn not only great posts, but memorable discussions that last for weeks and months. Of all the threads started in 2013--let's find that thread we call Thread of the Year. Cannot be a previous winner.

Post of the Year - There are 750 new posts every day at Subsim. That's over 275,000 this year. Of those, one will be Post of the Year 2013. Which one, that's up to you to decide. Cannot be a previous winner.

Funniest Post of the Year - Wit and humor is never in shortage here at SUBSIM. Who's the wittiest and funniest? No, seriously, who?

Mod/Modder of the Year - Let's give it up for the clever fellows who pioneer improvements and fixes to our sub games. For this category, you want to nominate someone who has created a really helpful and popular mod. Also consider how he interacts with the community--is he polite, supportive, and helpful? Does he respond to queries?

Most Helpful Member of the Year - To consider someone for this award, you should feel he is not only friendly and interesting, as is the criteria for the Poster of the Year award, but helpful in evident ways. Such as, this nominee posts links to help solve questions other members have, he supplies answers to questions, and he is civil and doesn't batter people who disagree with him.

Signature of the Year - Very simple: if you see a signature you feel is really interesting, clever, funny, etc., post it here. Sigs should be within the rules pertaining to size. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/faq....ure_image_faqs

There will additional categories that open for nominations in Dec 2014.

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Guidelines
Nominees have to be active members at the time of nomination.
You cannot nominate yourself (duh).
Threads and posts nominated should have begun in 2014.

Format - VERY IMPORTANT!
When you post a nomination, you must include:
The category you are nominating for (Post of the Year, Modder of the Year, etc.)
The name of the nominee (correctly spelled).
The contents of his post or thread in QUOTES. Don't simply say, "He said this" and a link, include at least part of his post.
A link to the post or thread. For sigs, post the image.
Include your reason for the nomination, why you think it deserves an award.

Voting for BOS categories Dec 24, 2014

Throughout this year, if you come across a post or thread that you think is really noteworthy, post a link, the quote, and your argument. This way we can summarize the whole year easily come this December.

Note: Don't post something every day/week, make sure you feel sure that when you post, it will be a worthy candidate for Best Poster, Best Thread, Most Helpful Member, etc. I am not trying to dissuade you from posting what you think is a good candidate, but we don't want 300 nominations for each category. If we end the year with 25~40 each, that would be best.

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Finally, a couple quick points -

We may not all agree on everything that will come up throughout this process, but it does go much more smoothly if we can get along and agree to disagree at times.

Also, please keep this particular forum on-topic at all times, so it's easier to sort through down the road.

Thanks again for your help!

Neal,
SUBSIM

Onkel Neal · 01-25-14, 10:57 AM

EXAMPLE

Here is an example of the proper format for making a nomination. Let's say I want to nominate this thread for thread of the year, I would post it this way:

Thread of the year
OP: August
Thread: The Model Railroading thread http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=198810

Quote:
I've been getting back into model railroading in the past few months and i'm finding it very relaxing after a hard days work. It started with a 20 buck box of ho scale engines and freight cars and has grown into the makings of a fairly decent layout. I still have lots of work to do on it, the most important right now to get it insulated and finished before it gets too cold and drives me back to the warmth of a painting and detailing bench set up near the basement wood stove like last year.

The time period is the 1970's and the Railroad is Maine Central in their heyday.
Reason: I think a lot of people here share an interest in Model Railroading. The topic is popular and has received 2700+ replies.

Onkel Neal · 01-31-14, 07:46 PM

Nominated for Funniest post
Author: Oberon

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...2&postcount=32

Quote:

Think about it though, isn't Mexico some sort of American fantasy island?

I mean, the government has absolutely no control over the vast majority of the country, and whoever has the biggest gun wins.

Clever humor and an effective observation.

Cybermat47 · 01-31-14, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Nominated for Funniest post
Author: Oberon

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...2&postcount=32

Clever humor and an effective observation.

Agreed. I second the nomination

Sailor Steve · 02-05-14, 10:32 AM

Nominated for Most Helpful (or possibly Best Post)
Author: Dread Knot

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...94&postcount=8

Stepping into yet another discussion on the ethics of the War in the Pacific with a clear, concise summing up of the hows and whys of personal conduct during the war. I wish I had said it so well.

THE_MASK · 04-05-14, 04:32 AM

I nominate for Most Helpful Member of the Year .
THEBERBSTER
STEP BY STEP TUTORIALS & HOW TO DO IT
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=211804
This is a fantastic helpful thread to new players . The best new thread in the SH5 general section by a mile IMO .

Quote:

Post #2 HOW TO INSTALL TDW's GENERIC FILE PATCHER > STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Post #3 I WANT TO REPLACE MY OLD TDW GENERIC FILE PATCHER WITH A NEW ONE? > STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Post #4 HOW TO INSTALL JSGME > STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Post #5 MOVING YOUR MODS EASILY USING THE JSGME MOD PROFILE TOOL > STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Post #6 HOW TO INSTALL TDW's OPTION FILE EDITOR VIEWER > STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Post #7 HOW TO SET UP AND INSTALL TDW's NEWUI MOD > STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

THE_MASK · 04-07-14, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by privateer

Isn't that award reserved for new members that signed up in the nomination year??

I changed it too Most Helpful Member of the Year . If this isn't ok I will be highly embarrassed .

Sailor Steve · 04-07-14, 07:34 PM

Well, he is certainly helpful.

Tango589 · 05-12-14, 05:47 AM

For mod/modder of the year I nominate TheGeoff. This for his outstanding work on his Sub Commander sim. This is a labour of love being carried out single-handedly and it has come on leaps and bounds in a short space of time. TheGeoff is always grateful of any feedback and he responds promptly and politely and accepts praise or criticism with equal good grace and humour.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=202304

Oberon · 05-16-14, 07:35 AM

I've got to nominate this little ditty by Dreadknot on the 'Pages that is not there' thread for funniest post:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dread Knot

Yesterday, I could swear,

I saw a page that wasn't there.

It wasn't there again today,

I think I'll blame the NSA.

Post:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...2&postcount=60

Thread:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...37#post2207637

A brilliant reinvention of an already funny poem.

Onkel Neal · 08-17-14, 02:37 PM

I take the liberty of nominating Jimbuna for Most Helpful Member of the Year

Along with the dependable Sailor Steve, Jim has been the most active moderator and spam controller for several years. It's amazing the amount of work this man does behind the scenes. And he never seeks credit. He does it for the joy and support of the community. He is part of the group who set up the York Subsim Meet this summer, and has been to several of the previous meets. On top of that, he always has something nice to say when he posts, even in discussions about heated topics!

Most helpful member of the year? He's got my vote!

Aktungbby · 08-18-14, 10:31 PM

seconded!

fireftr18 · 08-19-14, 12:59 PM

I'll go with what Neal said.

01-25-14, 10:57 AM	#1
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,363 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	* Nominations for Best of SUBSIM 2014 * Welcome to the nomination thread for the Best of Subsim 2014. I thank you for your time and assistance in recognizing the outstanding members of our community. You can help us decide upon who should receive awards for being our best in the following categories: Best Poster of the Year - So, have you noticed someone who posts regularly in the forums, he or she is friendly, helpful, interesting, and you enjoy reading what they have to say? Nominate her/him here. Midshipman of the Year - Which new member (joined in 2013) has been the friendliest/helpful/interesting. Keep your eyes peeled for new guys who join Subsim, share laughs and are good and easy to get along with. Being a new guy ain't easy. Nominees to this category must have a join date of Dec 2012 and later. Thread of the Year - There are 50~100 new threads every day at Subsim. Some are fluff, some are newsy, some are great points of interest that everyone seems to enjoy. Some threads spawn not only great posts, but memorable discussions that last for weeks and months. Of all the threads started in 2013--let's find that thread we call Thread of the Year. Cannot be a previous winner. Post of the Year - There are 750 new posts every day at Subsim. That's over 275,000 this year. Of those, one will be Post of the Year 2013. Which one, that's up to you to decide. Cannot be a previous winner. Funniest Post of the Year - Wit and humor is never in shortage here at SUBSIM. Who's the wittiest and funniest? No, seriously, who? Mod/Modder of the Year - Let's give it up for the clever fellows who pioneer improvements and fixes to our sub games. For this category, you want to nominate someone who has created a really helpful and popular mod. Also consider how he interacts with the community--is he polite, supportive, and helpful? Does he respond to queries? Most Helpful Member of the Year - To consider someone for this award, you should feel he is not only friendly and interesting, as is the criteria for the Poster of the Year award, but helpful in evident ways. Such as, this nominee posts links to help solve questions other members have, he supplies answers to questions, and he is civil and doesn't batter people who disagree with him. Signature of the Year - Very simple: if you see a signature you feel is really interesting, clever, funny, etc., post it here. Sigs should be within the rules pertaining to size. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/faq....ure_image_faqs There will additional categories that open for nominations in Dec 2014. ******************** Guidelines Nominees have to be active members at the time of nomination. You cannot nominate yourself (duh). Threads and posts nominated should have begun in 2014. Format - VERY IMPORTANT! When you post a nomination, you must include: The category you are nominating for (Post of the Year, Modder of the Year, etc.) The name of the nominee (correctly spelled). The contents of his post or thread in QUOTES. Don't simply say, "He said this" and a link, include at least part of his post. A link to the post or thread. For sigs, post the image. Include your reason for the nomination, why you think it deserves an award. Voting for BOS categories Dec 24, 2014 Throughout this year, if you come across a post or thread that you think is really noteworthy, post a link, the quote, and your argument. This way we can summarize the whole year easily come this December. Note: Don't post something every day/week, make sure you feel sure that when you post, it will be a worthy candidate for Best Poster, Best Thread, Most Helpful Member, etc. I am not trying to dissuade you from posting what you think is a good candidate, but we don't want 300 nominations for each category. If we end the year with 25~40 each, that would be best. ****************** Finally, a couple quick points - We may not all agree on everything that will come up throughout this process, but it does go much more smoothly if we can get along and agree to disagree at times. Also, please keep this particular forum on-topic at all times*, so it's easier to sort through down the road. Thanks again for your help! Neal, SUBSIM Last edited by Onkel Neal; 12-24-14 at 06:16 AM.*

04-07-14, 07:34 PM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Well, he is certainly helpful. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-12-14, 05:47 AM	#9
Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,375 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	For mod/modder of the year I nominate TheGeoff. This for his outstanding work on his Sub Commander sim. This is a labour of love being carried out single-handedly and it has come on leaps and bounds in a short space of time. TheGeoff is always grateful of any feedback and he responds promptly and politely and accepts praise or criticism with equal good grace and humour. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=202304 __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...

08-17-14, 02:37 PM	#11
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,363 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	I take the liberty of nominating Jimbuna for Most Helpful Member of the Year Along with the dependable Sailor Steve, Jim has been the most active moderator and spam controller for several years. It's amazing the amount of work this man does behind the scenes. And he never seeks credit. He does it for the joy and support of the community. He is part of the group who set up the York Subsim Meet this summer, and has been to several of the previous meets. On top of that, he always has something nice to say when he posts, even in discussions about heated topics! Most helpful member of the year? He's got my vote! __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

08-18-14, 10:31 PM	#12
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 28,786 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	seconded! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness; and I'm not too sure about the Universe"

02-05-14, 10:32 AM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Nominated for Most Helpful (or possibly Best Post) Author: Dread Knot http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...94&postcount=8 Stepping into yet another discussion on the ethics of the War in the Pacific with a clear, concise summing up of the hows and whys of personal conduct during the war. I wish I had said it so well. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-19-14, 12:59 PM	#13
fireftr18 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,527 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	I'll go with what Neal said. __________________ Of all the forms of Martial Arts, Karaoke causes the most pain!