Just wanted to add that Tikay reads and contributes greatly to the forum pretty much every day.
He also knows what plays well with the suits.
I totally trust his judgement and agree that all the OP names are extremely worthy.
It just goes to show how many positive contributions there are in the community that it was easy to think of others.
So while there are plenty of others, maybe any reward could be saved for another day and/or another theme?
I dont want this thread to become divisive. It's a great idea - can we please keep the comments coming to highlight the positive contributors and leave Tikay to agree a 6 for this time? The more positive this thread is the more likely Tikay will get the go ahead to do it again another time.
For chucking my two penneth in - happy to withdraw myself from consideration.
I couldnt possible accept this nomination. My belly did get a tickly sensation on seeing my name in bold. Though Ive not given it any more thought.
If I were to accept and run for presidency. I can promise my voters a few pledges.
Hers a drafT OF MY Manifesto.....
I pledge , to the best of my ability to
1) Scrap the Iphone 6 as a top prize , giving the Iphones to people who bust at the bubble, and if they dont want them, offer them to earlier exiters until they are all gone.
2) Android Tablets and Android Phones will be the new prizes.
3) Offer Sky hoodies to players that say finish... 100th in a tournie. or 79th. whatever people want really.
Gary, DTW & Trev all good shouts. Noseybonk has been posting good and helpful stuff 'under the radar' ever since I joined here so he would be my left field pick. Nice Gestures, gl to the awardees Posted by DOHHHHHHH
Thanks, old bean But I like Alan's list. Those guys rock!
*edit - I should add that like Gary I won't actually be around to play in the UKOPS.
NoseyBonk i think your name should be on the list, you have helped many a person on this forum,you have stayed in the back ground for so long,you have forgotten you rock to, you have put me in my place many a time and never in a nasty way,i wish you all the best and hope your name is added to the list :):)
A lot of great shouts in this thread. Think Lambert180 is a good shout always helps people out with their questions and very active on the forum.
I do think the prizes should be reserved for people that a free 22 pound seat would be quite a big thing for, or at least something they wouldn't otherwise play. Although people like Lambert and Stayorgo have contributed greatly, they'll just flick in the 22 pound buy in whilst playing loads of other tables and not think much about it.
For what its worth think that Tony Kendall chap's a good shout. Might be a waste though we all know he'll just fold his way to the money
But +1 to the people already mentioned in this thread
I'd say garyQQQ, phantom66 and Tikay have to be shoe ins for one of the seats.
i know hes not as active on the forum as others but if you speak to him at the tables or in PMs then Stuarty117 is always more than happy to offer any advice that he has and help in any way.
I was always going to forget a few worthy nominees names - apologies - but I'm sure you know it was unintentional.
GaryQQQ has sort of removed himself. He's almost in a category of his own, & whilst he'll not now be considered this time, we WILL do something by way of thanks in 2016, at a time & date to suit him. Doubt even our most chunters regulars could argue with that.
Several others have received little "thank you" gestures from Sky Poker in 2015, & will continue to do so, as & when.
For now, I had in mind the guys who run leagues, do regular updates, those sort of guys.
Others are equally worthy, but we'll do those another time.
Probably not my brightest idea to start the thread, I should maybe have just sorted it, but I wanted others to chip in with suggestions, & anyway, I'd have forgotten some, such as Mr 220.
Will finalise the 6 names (well 5, Churchy has been awarded his already) in the next few days.
PS - Thank you to those kind souls who mentioned my name, but I'm disqualified. In effect, it's part of my job to oil the Community wheels, keep the place fun, & help & encourage players as much as I can, so I'm just doing my job, or part of it. Currently (it changes frequently, & may change again soon ) the Community Forum is my responsibility, which is why it has changed somewhat in the last 6 to 12 months - far less threads are now closed, for example. Whether it will remain as part of my brief I'm unsure. People & responsibilities Upstairs come & go.
Hi Tikay I am very thankful to even be considered, however, i'm sure there are more deserved than me.
StayOrGo put a lot of time & effort into his charity thread & a lot of Money was raised for very good causes.
Churchy18 for the F.O.S.P thread which has bought more peeps to the PLO8 tables.
j3ono for all the work he does compiling the DTD Leagues on Mondays
GaryQQQ - results thread (Nuff Said)
There are probably many more which are more worthy than myself tbh, so i'm happy for any tourney entry I might be considered for to be donated to someone else.
I enjoy the forum & I enjoy it's active members, most of whom I now consider to be friends. I enjoy doing what I do for that reason alone & it also stops me from going insane at times
I love the banter, there have been so many comical moments over the years and it's just a pleasure to be part of it.
Anyway.......thats my "Golden Globe" speach taken care of
and don't forget to "TEXT SANTA"
Edit....My Bad.....it's BOXSTER who does the league tables mostly for DTD, so I nominate him
Tomgoodun Wonderfully written thread. Tom gives a reality check to whiners such as myself Posted by Jac35
Thank you Paul, I pretty much filled up when I saw this. However....as the prizes are for a certain category it would be wrong for me to be considered, I mean ,it would be like Qatar being awarded the World Cup - that would be crazy.
No 1 Phantom for the hu tournament, showing great patience with everyone trying to organise games and for the brilliant youtube videos for the draw.
No 2 Churchy for the plo8 tournaments and with assistance from Vespa and Imber.
No 3 RLT for organising the 1k challenge for £3.30 buy in and then £5.50 buy in, he has generated huge amount of gamesfrom this challenge and has easilygained sky £22 in rake.
Very nice to be considered and mentioned in messages.
Although I couldn't have done any of the charity stuff without the support of all the sponsors and competitors involved.
Whilst it would be lovely to receive entry to a £22 UKOPS event, I do play most of the big tournaments on Sky and I'm sure it would be nicer to give it to someone, who would otherwise, not normally get the opportunity to play in a £22 tournament.
TeddyBloat such awesome intellect freely shared. P66 who else would buy a bingo machine and youtube the draws. Darkangel who is the most prolific railer in the history of Skypoker even outdoing jjjach. And agree with all the Gary dohh TK tomgoody etc so many worthy winners. Even P NTPP J jac should win just to keep him going. Posted by GELDY
Geldy is that a good or bad thing? Even got my own railing party called Angel and the railers.
I would say all of the aforementioned people in the posts, too many to mention. But all do a great job organising events and doing a lot for the community. I wish you luck picking from them all.
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My belly did get a tickly sensation on seeing my name in bold.
Though Ive not given it any more thought.
If I were to accept and run for presidency.
I can promise my voters a few pledges.
Hers a drafT OF MY Manifesto.....
I pledge , to the best of my ability to
1) Scrap the Iphone 6 as a top prize , giving the Iphones to people who bust at the bubble,
and if they dont want them, offer them to earlier exiters until they are all gone.
2) Android Tablets and Android Phones will be the new prizes.
3) Offer Sky hoodies to players that say finish... 100th in a tournie. or 79th.
whatever people want really.
Thats it.
A vote for me is a vote for you.
*Edit* 236 ( if its still available)
Has anyone mentioned FCHD ???
I was always going to forget a few worthy nominees names - apologies - but I'm sure you know it was unintentional.
GaryQQQ has sort of removed himself. He's almost in a category of his own, & whilst he'll not now be considered this time, we WILL do something by way of thanks in 2016, at a time & date to suit him. Doubt even our most chunters regulars could argue with that.
Several others have received little "thank you" gestures from Sky Poker in 2015, & will continue to do so, as & when.
For now, I had in mind the guys who run leagues, do regular updates, those sort of guys.
Others are equally worthy, but we'll do those another time.
Probably not my brightest idea to start the thread, I should maybe have just sorted it, but I wanted others to chip in with suggestions, & anyway, I'd have forgotten some, such as Mr 220.
Will finalise the 6 names (well 5, Churchy has been awarded his already) in the next few days.
PS - Thank you to those kind souls who mentioned my name, but I'm disqualified. In effect, it's part of my job to oil the Community wheels, keep the place fun, & help & encourage players as much as I can, so I'm just doing my job, or part of it. Currently (it changes frequently, & may change again soon ) the Community Forum is my responsibility, which is why it has changed somewhat in the last 6 to 12 months - far less threads are now closed, for example. Whether it will remain as part of my brief I'm unsure. People & responsibilities Upstairs come & go.
I am very thankful to even be considered, however, i'm sure there are more deserved than me.
StayOrGo put a lot of time & effort into his charity thread & a lot of Money was raised for very good causes.
Churchy18 for the F.O.S.P thread which has bought more peeps to the PLO8 tables.
j3ono for all the work he does compiling the DTD Leagues on Mondays
GaryQQQ - results thread (Nuff Said)
There are probably many more which are more worthy than myself tbh, so i'm happy for any tourney entry I might be considered for to be donated to someone else.
I enjoy the forum & I enjoy it's active members, most of whom I now consider to be friends. I enjoy doing what I do for that reason alone & it also stops me from going insane at times
I love the banter, there have been so many comical moments over the years and it's just a pleasure to be part of it.
Anyway.......thats my "Golden Globe" speach taken care of
and don't forget to "TEXT SANTA"
Edit....My Bad.....it's BOXSTER who does the league tables mostly for DTD, so I nominate him
The only reason for The Rail to exist.
Teddybloat.
I would say all of the aforementioned people in the posts, too many to mention. But all do a great job organising events and doing a lot for the community. I wish you luck picking from them all.