Audiogon Hall of Fame? And the nominees are...

Since I am named above, I am staying out of it. :^)

But seriously, I very much enjoy this site and it's posters. I've made friends here. Everyone, especially myself, can get a short-fuse now and then. And I'm sure I'm known as being highly opinionated. But I do try to be helpful to others in my posts. All the others mentioned have been helpful to me, as well as many, many who were not mentioned. Of all the posters here, Albert Porter has been the most influential on me, and I feel he is the "guiding light" on this site.

My comment would be that we should all work together to keep this site at the high level that has been achieved, and move toward even higher goals. With some effort and vision, this site can be the mecca for audiophiles that have been all-but-abandoned by the audio magazines in favor of their advertising dollars. Arnie and his staff cannot do this alone. Our actions and input will ultimately determine the quality of this site. We all want to have a great info resource and forum and quality conversation. We can only get that if every one of us works together to achieve it. One day at a time, one post at a time.

I think it's a good idea. Perhaps we could do it on an annual basis with the results posted at years end. Five is a lot to deal with but since it's started lets go with it. I suggest 5 point for each #1 position and descending points there after. I would be willing to contribute a small amount of $ towards a prize. Each set of nominations should come from members only and either limit it to one set of votes per member or a set contribution must acompany each ballot entry. Perhaps a percentage of the prize money could go to the winner and the balance to charity, paramaters can be decided latter ( I have my own favorites, but perhaps one that goes to help the deaf, or towards musical education or electronic/acoustic physics education would be most appropriate or winners choice ?). Perhaps the retailers would consider contributions. I think a Hall of shame prize (1 vote) is not crazy, with some sort of book on web etiquite or basic English or basic technology as a prize. Every one is a winner!

I believe I admire and respect the above nominees as much as anyone. I could give any one of them a set amount of cash to purchase a system for me and they would probably spend more wisely than I ever could. That's a pretty big compliment since I've never met them. The unsung heros are those folks that exhibit small acts of kindness outside of the forums. If I had to add to the list it would certainly include someone that ends each post with I remain, Clueless. I nominate that username and closing as the best I've ever seen. I chuckle every time I see it.

Unsound, I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. I even did it out loud. And I wonder why my wife thinks I'm crazy!
I am concerned about this award being anything more than a popularity contest, but at the same time I would admit my list would include four out of the five people nomintated. At the risk of sounding like a synchophant Albertporter is the most helpful person I have ever encountered in the Audio industry, or anything associated with it. He is intelligent, well traveled and more than capable of engaging in meaningful conversation. And he likes European import autos!!!
Twl has been very helpful answering questions I posted and has provided additional help when I asked him questions outside this forum.
Sean is very knowledgable and helpful inspite of the accusations of Natalie and I would hate to see him leave. There are lots of other helpful people here who have made this an enjoyable escape for a few minutes every day. Thanks everyone!!!

I enjoy this website for the knowlege, gear, and anonimity. Placing some kind of heiarchy on the members will only deter from the purpose. I agree with Ben. Also Bob_bundus should be mentioned as a contributor. I think a heartfelt thank you would be the highest reward. Thanks you gentlemen.