The Official "RAV TUX": Appreciate Ubuntuforums.org Mods and Admins week!

[RAV TUX]

The Official "RAV TUX": Appreciate Ubuntuforums.org Mods and Admins week!

I hope this will be an annual tradition, having volunteered my time in the past as a ubuntuforums.org mod. I know of the precious time given up to maintain the forums.

Even though I retired for personal reasons I still consider all the forum Admins & Mods as dear friends.

Beyond that I know first hand of how precious their time is that is freely given here.

I would like to start this thread in honor of all Admins & Mods here at ubuntuforums.org

The last week in October is now:


Appreciate Ubuntuforums.org Mods & Admins WeekLets call it a Ubuntuforums.org OktoberFest!

With the passing of Autumn comes Winter
Lets take this time to celebrate Life
and all those who are the maintainers of our wonderful online environment.

Please use this thread to say something nice about a forum Mod &/or Admin of your choice...

Here is a list of Ubuntuforums.org current Mods & Admins:
ubuntu-geek (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=1), KiwiNZ, (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=9) jdong (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=780)

darkmatter (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=28291), tseliot (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=19388), Jenda (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=17523), Sef (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=57646), mattisking (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=2101), byen (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=20123), frodon (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=23970), poofyhairguy (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=2381), ubuntu_demon (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=904), zenwhen (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=1543), Mike (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=5551), matthew (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=17635), Brunellus (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=9506), panickedthumb (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=1132), PriceChild (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=43712), aysiu (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=21941), K.Mandla (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=71172), compiledkernel (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=213945), ComplexNumber (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=76421), Vorian (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=27198), bapoumba (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=171805), bodhi.zazen (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=89054), hikaricore (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=150191), Saphira (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=137589), HymnToLife (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=51114), PartisanEntity (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=192328), Artificial Intelligence (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=19)

Also if anyone can compile a list of past Mods...

Here's a partial list of Ubuntuforums.org Staff Alumni:

Iandefor (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=39464)

SD-Plissken (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=36501)

RAV TUX (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=44986)

taurus (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=43398)

az (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=844)

I am sure there are more...

I would like to start my Appreciation for a very fine and honorable Mod.

Now that he is in Law School I am sure you will not see him much here:

Brunellus (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=9506)

Brunellus (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=9506) I have the Joy of personally hanging out with you at our local DC Ubuntu meet ups. I have to say I have met very few people as intelligent as you. A multiplicity of languages and subject matters your can converse in and all your conversations are enlightening.
How is this important to you as a Mod at Ubuntuforums.org, I believe you embody what is nothing short of an Ambassador for these forums.
An asset seldom seen online.
The daily task of Moding here is just one aspect of who you are as with all Mods & Admins.
The human factor of all members is what we need to remember here.
That human factor sometimes gets missed with a pure online interaction.
Brunellus (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=9506) I personally Thank You and all Mods and Admins for your priceless contributions.

more to come...

[-grubby]

good job mods!

[EXCiD3]

I would also like to thank all the admins and mods that have helped out around the community. Without them, this would be just another halfway useless forum. They make sure conversations stay on topic and help out where they can. It is good to see their helpfulness and their example shows others how a good community can grow to become one big family. :)

Thanks again!

Chris

[Frak]

Wasn't Taurus an admin at one time? I think he's a Staff Emeritus now.

[FuturePilot]

I would also like to thank all of the Mods and Admins. They put a lot of hard work into the forums and they do such a great job too. They are all very nice, patient, knowledgeable, and understanding people. Also a big thanks to any past Mods and Admins that have donated their time.
RAV TUX, the Community Cafe` wouldn't be the same without you ;)

[blithen]

Thanks mods. You guys have corrected me a few times. Keep up the good work. I try to say thank you everytime too! Again great job. And I also agree with Pilot. Rav Tux, this place wouldn't be the same without you.

[-grubby]

Wasn't Taurus an admin at one time? I think he's a Staff Emeritus now.

yah, he was

[reacocard]

Thanks mods and admins! Without you, we wouldn't have this awesome community which is, in my opinion, the best part of ubuntu.

[Frak]

We wouldn't have a great community, cause you guys and gals keep out all the silly people. :D

[RAV TUX]

Wasn't Taurus an admin at one time? I think he's a Staff Emeritus now.

Ahh yes, Taurus...I have added him to the OP list.


yah, he was

Thanks guys if anybody can think of any other members that have kindly volunteered their time.

Please post their usernames so I can add them to the master list in the OP.

Anybody who has freely volunteered their time here to serve the greater community is worthy of recognition.

Again I Thank every Mod & Admin that currently serves or has served in the past.

I also Thank all the normal users who make this forum just as fun and enjoyable as it is informative and helpful.

A proper centered balance is the heart and soul of Ubuntu, Ubuntuforums.org is the soul of Ubuntu itself.

[EXCiD3]

A proper centered balance is the heart and soul of Ubuntu, Ubuntuforums.org is the soul of Ubuntu itself.

I whole heartedly agree. Without the ubuntuforums and the fun and intelligent people i have met on here I would probably be switching to another distro after Gutsy (I am still having a hell of a time with Gutsy). I probably would have switched to another distro, but I have lots of ties to the Ubuntuforums and I am glad for it. It is one of the main reasons for keeping me with using Ubuntu as my main distro. I have since reverted back to Feisty as the hardware support for HP laptops has become unstable at best. But thanks to all the nice people on the forums, I probably will never switch distros. :)

[PriceChild]

*cough* jdong *cough* *cough*

[Frak]

Don't they have a list of these somewhere?...
Wait

Doesn't Ubuntu-Geek have a list of these somewhere?...

[p_quarles]

Don't they have a list of these somewhere?...
Wait

Doesn't Ubuntu-Geek have a list of these somewhere?...
It's at the bottom of the Forum front page. A link called "forum leaders," or something like that.

EDIT: Oh yeah, and thanks to the admins and mods for the hard work. This is a fantastic place.

[EXCiD3]

http://ubuntuforums.org/showgroups.php

Thats what p_quarles was talking about. :)

[RAV TUX]

http://ubuntuforums.org/showgroups.php

Thats what p_quarles was talking about. :)

That doesn't show a list of past Mods.

[OldTimeTech]

I thank the Mods and all the People on these forums who do a GREAT job of helping out those of us who knew how to run windows but our NOOBs in Linux..they teach us without looking down on us.

P.S. Rav Tux, your really going wild with new avatars....LOL!!

[urukrama]

Wasn't Taurus an admin at one time? I think he's a Staff Emeritus now.

And az

[floke]

PriceChild & Jdong - I forgive thee for all thoust deeds in the monkey poo thing ;)

K. Mandla - in case you missed it in another thread - nice blog on Kazehakase & the tip on axel is awesome.

[RAV TUX]

P.S. Rav Tux, your really going wild with new avatars....LOL!!

Thank you!...I always try to keep my avatar interesting and fresh. ;)


And az

I have added az (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=844) to the Ubuntuforums.org Staff Alumni master list at the OP:





Here is a list of Ubuntuforums.org current Mods & Admins:
ubuntu-geek (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=1), KiwiNZ (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=9)

darkmatter (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=28291), tseliot (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=19388), Jenda (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=17523), Sef (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=57646), mattisking (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=2101), byen (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=20123), frodon (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=23970), poofyhairguy (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=2381), ubuntu_demon (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=904), zenwhen (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=1543), Mike (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=5551), matthew (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=17635), Brunellus (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=9506), panickedthumb (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=1132), PriceChild (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=43712), aysiu (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=21941), K.Mandla (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=71172), compiledkernel (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=213945), ComplexNumber (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=76421), Vorian (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=27198), bapoumba (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=171805), bodhi.zazen (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=89054), hikaricore (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=150191), Saphira (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=137589), HymnToLife (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=51114), PartisanEntity (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=192328), Artificial Intelligence (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=19)

Also if anyone can compile a list of past Mods...

Here's a partial list of Ubuntuforums.org Staff Alumni:

Iandefor (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=39464)

SD-Plissken (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=36501)

RAV TUX (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=44986)

taurus (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=43398)

az (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=844)

I am sure there are more...

[OldTimeTech]

Your welcome!!!

[PriceChild]

*cough* jdong *cough* *cough*AH-CHOO(jdong)OOO!!!!!!

Sorry about my really bad coughing and sneezing lately...

[RAV TUX]

*cough* jdong *cough* *cough*


AH-CHOO(jdong)OOO!!!!!!

Sorry about my really bad coughing and sneezing lately...

:lolflag: ROTFLOL :lolflag:

jdong (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=780) has been added to the list :)




Please use this thread to say something nice about a forum Mod &/or Admin of your choice...

Here is a list of Ubuntuforums.org current Mods & Admins:
ubuntu-geek (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=1), KiwiNZ, (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=9) jdong (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=780)

darkmatter (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=28291), tseliot (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=19388), Jenda (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=17523), Sef (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=57646), mattisking (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=2101), byen (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=20123), frodon (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=23970), poofyhairguy (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=2381), ubuntu_demon (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=904), zenwhen (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=1543), Mike (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=5551), matthew (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=17635), Brunellus (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=9506), panickedthumb (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=1132), PriceChild (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=43712), aysiu (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=21941), K.Mandla (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=71172), compiledkernel (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=213945), ComplexNumber (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=76421), Vorian (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=27198), bapoumba (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=171805), bodhi.zazen (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=89054), hikaricore (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=150191), Saphira (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=137589), HymnToLife (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=51114), PartisanEntity (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=192328), Artificial Intelligence (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=19)

Also if anyone can compile a list of past Mods...

Here's a partial list of Ubuntuforums.org Staff Alumni:

Iandefor (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=39464)

SD-Plissken (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=36501)

RAV TUX (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=44986)

taurus (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=43398)

az (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=844)

I am sure there are more...

[forrestcupp]

Thanks to the mods & admins.

Just for a bonus to celebrate and honor you, each of you are free to give me one infraction, no questions asked.

[nikoPSK]

Hey rav, if you are a old admin why don't you have "staff emeritus" or is that an option for you?

[Frak]

Hey rav, if you are a old admin why don't you have "staff emeritus" or is that an option for you?
I've wondered the same.

[nikoPSK]

you forgot to mention the newest addition to the staff team:

[GSF1200S]

Thanks guys... im sure ive made you all angry at one point, so heres to you for your patience.. :)

[-grubby]

you forgot to mention the newest addition to the staff team:

nice graphics work niko :lolflag:

[nikoPSK]

meh, not that hard.

[RAV TUX]

Hey rav, if you are a old admin why don't you have "staff emeritus" or is that an option for you?
You could always ask or petition the admins...

That would be very nice indeed.

[nikoPSK]

I will indeed. :p

[yabbadabbadont]

You could always ask or petition the admins...

That would be very nice indeed.

Does the filter catch it if you try to use it for your custom status description? I know it catches some keywords, but I didn't try those.

[RAV TUX]

Does the filter catch it if you try to use it for your custom status description? I know it catches some keywords, but I didn't try those.I would never try it or want to.

I thought it was a nice gesture that niko mentioned and it is a good question, but I honestly am very happy just being an ordinary user like I am now.

[nikoPSK]

here you go everyone:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=635723

[Lostincyberspace]

does any one have a higher bean count than Rav I haven't seen any I think. but I havent been really looking.

[-grubby]

does any one have a higher bean count than Rav I haven't seen any I think. but I havent been really looking.

sure Aysiu, he has 26000 something beans and taurus has something like 18000 beans

[Lostincyberspace]

Oh I meant to say non staff in there some where.

[yabbadabbadont]

I'm still a ways behind, but I'm catching up... ;)

[PmDematagoda]

I believe Pumalite has passed RAV TUX in the bean count.

I also agree with Niko, RAV TUX has given a lot to this community, he does deserve the title of Staff Emeritus for all his effort and hard-work:).

But staying on topic, yes, admins and mods, a huge thank you for all your hard-work in keeping the Ubuntu spirit flowing in Ubuntu Forums from the time it was created(It must have been done really well when you consider the current stature of Ubuntu Forums) and also in doing that even though the work you do is voluntary which makes the achievement even greater as it is all done in the name of freedom and not in getting any profits or glory. Another special thanks also to ubuntu-geek for starting this wonderful forum which feels "Just like home" to me:lolflag:.

[nikoPSK]

I'm still a ways behind, but I'm catching up... ;)

darn, if I do 1000 posts in three months, I'll have 4000 by the time it's september....

[Lostincyberspace]

I believe Pumalite has passed RAV TUX in the bean count.

I also agree with Niko, RAV TUX has given a lot to this community, he does deserve the title of Staff Emeritus for all his effort and hard-work:).

Ah RAV could beat him if he wanted.

[PmDematagoda]

Ah RAV could beat him if he wanted.

Of course, I never did say he couldn't;).

[Lostincyberspace]

Ok I won't joke any more then.