Your 2009 Best of Subsim!

[Hitman]

Best Modder of the Year:
Hitman
Runner-up:
skwasjer

Say what???

Isn't there an error???

I have not produced anything original myself last year, how come Skwasjer or Karamazovnew are not given the award???

The simple fact of comparing my tinkering with the huge work done by Skwasjer results shameful for him.

Guys please reconsider that award, it really is off the mark

[Onkel Neal]

Maybe there was some confusion between "modder" and "moderator". Yes, Skwasjer was amajor force in 2009. By being one of the finalists, he was a top candidate.

But, if you want to know, here are some of the discussion comments (names omitted to protect the innocent and chronic bad spellerz)>

Can Hitman be nominated? Hitman is just all around friendly and helpful with members who are modding.

Hitman is also active in both SH3 and SH4 forums, being equally open and helpful in both. When ****** kind of stole his thunder with ****modx Hitman didn't get territorial. He jumped in with both feet and helped!

Well, those were Hitman's methods! If ANYONE should have lost their cool, it should have been he. He not only agreed with my post, he provided illustration, evidence and support.

Not only for his mods, but for his all-around good guyness, Hitman would be a great choice.

Yes he is a good choice and to be honest will work at something he really wants until his eyes bleed. He is doing it now with the new interface for SH4 uboats. Although not his mod he is up to his neck with working on it, being supportive and helping it come to light. Hitman is at the top of the list for me in the category.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=152590

If you search all posts by Hitman he is all over the modding scene like a rash helping everyone. Post after post is nothing but helping out and answering questions. He is very supportive to all.

The other obvious choice of modder of the year is skwasjer. Without S3D very few of the mods would be here in the advanced form they are. Showing favoritism to no one, hard-nosed as an icebreaker about providing equal opportunity to mod SH3 and SH4, skwasjer has quietly revolutionized all modding for the two games.

You can pick any mod you want and skwasjer is an indispensable part of it.

...and the discussion continued, pointing out the merits of both worthy guys. Looks like Mr. Rash was selected this year

[Jimbuna]

For once I'm at an almost complete loss for words

This was totally unexpected because helping people is what this fine community is all about....the pleasure was all mine

Much thanks and appreciation to those who took the time and bother to vote and many congratulations to all of those who received similar recognition

[karamazovnew]

I had just finished posting something, scrolled up, went to another thread, read one of my posts, closed the browser, entered SH4 and at the loading screen it finally clicked:

WTF?!


I had no idea that anyone had voted for me for anything. And since the thread was removed, I'll never find out. By the way, what's a "Midshipman of the Year" ? Hope it's a good thing

[mookiemookie]

Originally Posted by karamazovnew

I had just finished posting something, scrolled up, went to another thread, read one of my posts, closed the browser, entered SH4 and at the loading screen it finally clicked:

WTF?!


I had no idea that anyone had voted for me for anything. And since the thread was removed, I'll never find out. By the way, what's a "Midshipman of the Year" ? Hope it's a good thing

You were chosen as "Midshipman Of the Year" which is the equivalent of "New Member of the Year." Congratulations!

[Sailor Steve]

Well, I'm honored, and like most folks who get these sorts of things don't really agree that I deserve it.

I just wanted to congratulate a few people:

Karamazovnew: For a new guy, you really have contributed a lot.

DaveyJ576: Same thing. His contribution is mainly limited to one thread, but what a thread it is!

Ducimus: Well deserved, but he needs a second award: 'Most Checkered Career'.

Hitman: I think the thread references speak for themselves. I really wish Skwasjer could get a 'Special Mention' award or something, because his programs really are all that people say they are. But you, my friend, are very much deserving as well. Don't sell yourself short.

Originally Posted by jimbuna

For once I'm at an almost complete loss for words

That'll be the day. I'd accuse him of false modesty, but I've met him, and believe me it's very real. And well deserved.

Neal: Without you none of this would have ever happened. I agree with the anonymous voter that you deserve this. You should follow your own advice and wear it with pride. Anybody sees it and says otherwise, you'll have dozens of us standing up for you.

And I'd also like to thank Aramike for having this idea and seeing it through. In the grand scheme of things it doesn't mean a lot, but it makes us feel more like the community we are, and that does mean a lot.

[ajrimmer42]

Well done guys

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Well, I'm honored, and like most folks who get these sorts of things don't really agree that I deserve it.

I just wanted to congratulate a few people:

Karamazovnew: For a new guy, you really have contributed a lot.

DaveyJ576: Same thing. His contribution is mainly limited to one thread, but what a thread it is!

Ducimus: Well deserved, but he needs a second award: 'Most Checkered Career'.

Hitman: I think the thread references speak for themselves. I really wish Skwasjer could get a 'Special Mention' award or something, because his programs really are all that people say they are. But you, my friend, are very much deserving as well. Don't sell yourself short.


That'll be the day. I'd accuse him of false modesty, but I've met him, and believe me it's very real. And well deserved.

Neal: Without you none of this would have ever happened. I agree with the anonymous voter that you deserve this. You should follow your own advice and wear it with pride. Anybody sees it and says otherwise, you'll have dozens of us standing up for you.

And I'd also like to thank Aramike for having this idea and seeing it through. In the grand scheme of things it doesn't mean a lot, but it makes us feel more like the community we are, and that does mean a lot.

A fine speech, permit me to echo it almost in its entirity.....apart from the reference to me

[Arclight]

Congratulations to our winners.

[Ducimus]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Ducimus: Well deserved, but he needs a second award: 'Most Checkered Career'.

You know, if it wasn't for all the forum/mod politics, and my unwillingness to don the paper mache mask of civility and engage in circle talk, id probably look like a saint.


I still say Skwasjer is far more deserving of recognition then i.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

For once I'm at an almost complete loss for words

This was totally unexpected because helping people is what this fine community is all about....the pleasure was all mine

Much thanks and appreciation to those who took the time and bother to vote and many congratulations to all of those who received similar recognition

Well come on Jim, 29000+ posts....you're like a rash around here.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Well come on Jim, 29000+ posts....you're like a rash around here.

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[Rockin Robbins]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

For once I'm at an almost complete loss for words

This was totally unexpected because helping people is what this fine community is all about....the pleasure was all mine

Much thanks and appreciation to those who took the time and bother to vote and many congratulations to all of those who received similar recognition

Well, sir, you got it the old fashioned way, you EARNED it.

[Onkel Neal]

And, as Admin of the site, I want to point out that the members of the Awards Committee voluntarily served knowing they would not be eligible for awards. And I am sure several of them would have been strong contenders, if not for being on the committee.

Let's hear it for the committee

[Sailor Steve]

I didn't even think of that.

Unsung heroes!