EPTTo commemorate my thousandth post during my six months on TeamLiquid, I'd like to take the opportunity to extend my thanks to nine of TL's badasses. I'll keep it short, since finals are starting in like ten minutes (holy shit, first quarter of college is almost over, too!). This list is in no particular order, since you're all beastly!
Manifesto7: I still remember the warning you gave me for posting like a giddy schoolgirl on ecstasy. I appreciate you enforcing posting etiquette so harshly, especially for things that would be trivial on other sites. It reminded me why TeamLiquid has such high standards for posting, and why that's such a great ideal. Thanks for being, as Judge Dredd would say, "The Law".
DoctorHelvetica: Jesus balls, it feels awkward praising you yet again. It's like I'm becoming your fanboy or something. But yeah. You were the person who got me involved in TL Mafia, and someone that I would consider a friend on this site. Maybe it's just because of quasi-gaydom, but it's an interesting dynamic to PM about random things one minute, and then be at each others' throats in Mafia the next. I still suck at Mafia, but I'm improving; hell, if you hadn't convinced me to play in Haunted, I'd prolly stay terrible forever. Thanks.
Pandain: You, good sir, are the most awesome panda around. That PM relay we had during the ten minutes before lynching DarthThienAn in Salem was one QQ MOAR COAG of the funniest moments I've had on TL. Thanks for the laughs, the bickering, and most importantly, the yum-yums.
JWD: One of the coolest mods on TeamLiquid. Not only does he manage TL's Twitter like a pro, he posts perhaps the best blog series on the site, and on top of that, he also takes friendly criticism well. I asked him a few weeks back to expand his variety of thread-closing posts beyond the "head in microwave" smiley. Lo and behold, the next closing posts are instead adorned with dancing fruit. Thanks for being an all-around great guy, and for bringing on the fruit.
Chobopeon: Simply put, you are a sexcellent person. Creating the StarCraft Bible is a grand undertaking, and one that I'm proud to have been able to contribute to. I have every confidence that your tome will only benefit the spread of E-SPORTS. Thanks for making a difference in the name of all of TeamLiquid. You are a hero.
MavercK: Your work on the Brood War conversion mod is admirable. I'm sure that you're surprised as I am that what started as a small-time project developed into a community effort that seeks only the best. Being able to contribute to your cause has been a pleasure. I hope to see great things come of this project; who knows, it might even start being played by the pros! Thanks.
MoltkeWarding: Admittedly, I've never had the chance to have a conversation with you. Reading your posts on TL and in IRC is more than enough to compensate, though. I have yet to witness a person who combines philosophy and humor so fluidly. Your arguments are sound, and when they're not, they're friggin' hilarious. Thanks for broadening my horizons; your thoughts are always a joy to read.
Zatic: Why is this man not getting the appreciation he deserves?! Your YouTube account has provided many hours of enjoyment for me and many others on TeamLiquid. With Jon747 out of action, Nevake is the only expansive Brood War VOD archive left, and that you've kept it going for more than three years is testament to your dedication to TL, and BW itself. Thanks for the quality contributions!
Chill: You are such a baller. You're never afraid to speak your mind on an issue, and you do so with brutal honesty. Compounding this is your utter lack of mercy when dealing with little fucks who try to get away with posting like shit. The iron hand of justice is a terrifying weapon when Chill is around. Thanks for laying down the law in style.
But most of all, I'd like to thank myself. Without me, none of these incidents would have occurred. I did a really bang-up job during my time on this site, and if I hadn't registered here, you guys would have been without my incredible wisdom and sexy body. I hereby revoke all the thanks expressed above and claim it for myself.
It's so fun being a cocky son of a bitch. You guys should try it.
