2010 Hall of Fame Nominations

[mistaken]

Rules:

 

There will be two phases:

I - Nominations

II - Voting on Survey Monkey

 

 

Phase I:

1) any one who has a diary started before January 1st 2010 is Eligible

2) Any Reader, Writer of Lurker can nominate 3 people, please PM them to me or send them to my Email Address @ W-E-L-D-O-N-314@G-M-A-I-L.com (remove the dashes, they are there to keep the bots away from my email)

3) all diary of the month nominations for the past 2 years receive one point per nominations

4) Voting is open until August 7th 2010 @ midnight

 

Phase II:

1) top Ten nominees will move onto the voting round

2) there will be three question, who do you rank 1,2,3: where 1 is worth 3 points, 2 is worth 2 point, and 3 is worth 1 point.

3) Top 3 get into the Hall of Fame, A tie at any level will result in 4 entries into the hall.

4) Voting will be done on survey monkey and will be open to all Readers, Writers and Lurkers.

5) :tentatively: voting will be august 8th through 31st

 

 

Nominees:

1) DSE81: 21 + 3 = 24

2) Phantom Stranger: 19 + 5 = 24

3) DragonMac: 12 + 10 = 22

4) Angeldelayette: 15 + 3 = 18

5) WildFire1324: 11 + 7 = 18

6) InfinityWPI: 12 + 6 = 18

7) Eisen-verse: 9 + 5 = 14

8) Self: 9 + 4 = 13

9) TheFinalCountdown: 10 + 2 = 12

10) OldSchool: 10 + 2 = 12

Mistaken: 6 + 5 = 11

FINisher: 8 + 2 = 10

No Neck 9 + 1 = 10

BYU14: 3 + 1 = 4

MadMatt: 2 + 1 = 3

Totti: 2 + 1 = 3

BHK1978 2 + 2 = 4

Save Us Necro 0 + 1 = 1

OutLaw321 = 0 + 1 = 1

 

 

 

 

*Jdh1: *does not meet time requirements

 

 

Notes:

*feel free to post below, anything from hey I sent mine in to reasons why you think certain people should make the hall of fame.

* [thread=36338]The hall of fame[/thread] take a look here in case you wonder who is already in, or want to see what the end result of all this voting is.

 

Voters:

ChrisKid

smurphy1014

Dragonmack

The Final Countdown

BHK1978

20LEgend

bgbuff

jhd1 (one nods left)

Nobby_McDonald

angeldelayette

NoNeck

Phantom Stranger

Oldschool

dse81

d_w_w

Bigpapa42

James Casey

Yuu Onuki

Greg McNeish

BoomKing (one nod left)

 

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[mistaken]

These are the points individuals will recieve if they get a single nomination vote.

 

<table><tr><td>DSE81</td><td>21</td></tr><tr><td>PhantomStranger</td><td>19</td></tr><tr><td>Angeldelayette's</td><td>15</td></tr><tr><td>Dragonmack</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>Infinitywpi</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>Wildfire1324</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td>FinalCountdown</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>oldschool</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>Eisenverse</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>iMac</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>No-Neck</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Self</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>FINisher</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>Mistaken</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>Nobby_McDonald</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>YuuOnuki</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>BoomKing</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>JWForever</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Zeel1</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>BYU14</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Togg</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>BHK</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Comradebot</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>D_W_W</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Derek_b</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>G-prime</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Jhd1</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>JohnCena</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>MadMatt</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>McShamrock</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Olympia</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Rathen4</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Rob490</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Sesby</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Tizzyt</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Totti</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Actarus</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>clabobby</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Eayragt</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>EricAdams</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Foolinc</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>GartnerFTW</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Genadi</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Greg2511</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Jingo</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Mad5226</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>maskedpropaganda</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>MikeyG</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>PraguePride</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Remianen</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>SasoreGatame</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>ShipShirt</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>TakerNGN74</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Terminator</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>trekkiemonsta</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>YaIt'sMe</td><td>1</td></tr></table>

[mistaken]

updated, we have had 3 voters so far, we're off to a great day one, but with 3 weeks left, top 10 could be anyone!

[mistaken]

<p>A major thank you goes out to the person who nominated me. That is very kind. I don't belong in the same sentence with the hall of fame writers on here, but it is very humbling even to get one nod. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/redface.png.900245280682ef18c5d82399a93c5827.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

Ok, not that this means anything but I am going to make my nods public. (if you choose to do so, that is great, please also PM them to me <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />)</p><p> </p><p>

1) InfinityWPI, the Welcome to the Costal Zone series has a it's own cult following, and Infinity has not let us down for for 5 straight releases of TEW (any one remember .400 boards, I see a few hands) the Vince is the Devil story line, I wish I could add that to my e-reader!</p><p> </p><p>

2) DragonMac, from all the way back in NYCW through today, plus the original Cornelleverse DOTM runner. D-Mac deserves a big place in our hall of honor!</p><p> </p><p>

3) FINisher, the alts, the diaries, the help given to others, the diaries, the wacky ideas, the diaries. This man has not been with us long, but he as made and indelible mark!</p>

[mistaken]

early morning, top of the page bump

[Greg McNeish]

1) InfinityWPI, the Welcome to the Costal Zone series has a it's own cult following, and Infinity has not let us down for for 5 straight releases of TEW (any one remember .400 boards, I see a few hands)

 

*raises hand*

 

I'll be putting two of my votes to Infinity and DragonMack, but I'm completely undecided on my third choice. Hopefully someone will make a compelling case here.

[jhd1]

Many thanks to whoever nominated me - hopefully you'll be able to re-use that nomination And yes, I am the foolish, yet honest, one who told mistaken I was inelligible.

 

Seriously though, I can't quite believe someone put me forward!

[Bigpapa42]

I figured it would be tough to choose... and wow, I am having a tough time. There are too many people who I feel have a very good case for inclusion. I feel like I'm wronging whoever I end up leaving out...

[angeldelayette]

I figured it would be tough to choose... and wow, I am having a tough time. There are too many people who I feel have a very good case for inclusion. I feel like I'm wronging whoever I end up leaving out...

 

I agree! It was a very difficult time for me to make my nominations. I did make mine and just sent them in. But I am sure that a week from now I'll be kicking myself and saying 'why didn't I pick so and so.'

 

But I do want to add a thank you to those who have nominated me. It is a definite honour to even be mentioned in the same breath as our current Hall of Fame team.

[FINisher]

3) FINisher, the alts, the diaries, the help given to others, the diaries, the wacky ideas, the diaries. This man has not been with us long, but he as made and indelible mark!

 

Damn, thanks man.

 

I do miss this community but I've been really busy with real life, work, girlfriend and other games.. I do have one TEW save running healthy though but I don't want to start a new diary just because of itself, you know. I don't want yet another flash in a pan, a diary for which I do two shows and then quit the project. If and when I'll start one, it's gonna have a lot of stuff done for it pre-diary, a lot of time and dedication and right now there's not any idea for a diary at the moment, as sad as it sounds.

 

I feel that I won't get nominated/selected due to my inactivity, perhaps the newer people don't even know me..

 

I might come back fulltime someday... Someday.. You'll never know.

 

- FIN

[mistaken]

 

I agree! It was a very difficult time for me to make my nominations. I did make mine and just sent them in. But I am sure that a week from now I'll be kicking myself and saying 'why didn't I pick so and so.'

 

But I do want to add a thank you to those who have nominated me. It is a definite honour to even be mentioned in the same breath as our current Hall of Fame team.

 

I want to echo this sentiment entirely. In fact I want to put out some more nomiations (to bad I used my three)

 

4) DSE81 - the consistency, originality and longevity of his NWA diary is something close to if not unequaled on these boards. week in, week out every week the updates seem to come with out fail! there is a reason DSE is in the number one points position, he is a DOTM contender every month!

 

5) G-prime - The original runner of the Real World DOTM. and a great writer to boot. An asset to the community who should not be forgotten

 

6) Ship Shirt, Brifidelity, Derek B, Outlaw - 4 way tie, not gone not forgotten, but in some ways entirely over looked for the helping pave the way in the early days of the Grey Dog forums. I personally have never read much if any of their works, but I am aware of the mark they left on the boards

 

10) Adezzy/MattitudeV2 - Good lord, he is our very own Vito, Gilberg or other jobber of choice. he tried I will give him that. And if he ever chooses to return and put up diaries based on TEW games he will be welcomed with open arms in my book. But I truly believe he deserves an ignominious place in the hall of fame. No one sparked greater flam wars, or more enjoyment of bad grammar. Does any one else remember when we were floored that English was his first and only language?

 

No Neck, Phantom Stranger, Oldschool, Wildfire, Eaygrt. They all deserve a place!

 

I just want every one to remember this is not about who wrote the best show last week, last month or even last year. It's about who has delivered at a level that every one who visits these boards should not take a look at what they produced. The amount of talent on these boards, I mean we produce something for almost any interest.

[Eisen-verse]

I have to say, I'm extremely honored to be up there with the names that are up this year. While I'm a newbie to these boards (well, kinda. I've been here for a few years now I guess), These are the 'cream of the crop' ladies and gentlemen. With that said, I really just wanted to thank those who have placed my name with these great writers.

 

My nom's are on there way in the next few days. Just wanted to say 'thank you' first.

 

Cheers.

 

E-V

[angeldelayette]

<div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>Bumping this back to the first page. Don't forget to send your nominations in!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p>

[Oldschool]

<p>I'm certainly not trying to bash the process, in fact I applaud Mistaken's effort's here... However to me it seems a bit unfair to those diary writers of more than 2+ years ago, that dont have the "DOTM" nomination point to help make it to the voting stage..</p><p> </p><p>

An example of mine is Outlaw321, who I dont believe has frequented these boards in quite sometime, had a very popular diary back in 2007, that served as an inspiration to me.. His "What if the NWA struck first", may have been, one of the preminent diaries, based on the original release of DOTT mod... However it gets pushed back into obscurity, as many of the new posters are not familiar with this piece of work...</p><p> </p><p>

Like I said, I'm not trying to complain... Mistaken does an outstanding job with this, in fact should be considered for the Hall of Fame based on his contributions alone, but if there were a way, that "great" older diaries could still have a chance to make the most elusive club in these Greydog boards history, that would in my mind, make being in this club, that much more special.</p>

[mistaken]

I'm certainly not trying to bash the process, in fact I applaud Mistaken's effort's here... However to me it seems a bit unfair to those diary writers of more than 2+ years ago, that dont have the "DOTM" nomination point to help make it to the voting stage..

 

An example of mine is Outlaw321, who I dont believe has frequented these boards in quite sometime, had a very popular diary back in 2007, that served as an inspiration to me.. His "What if the NWA struck first", may have been, one of the preminent diaries, based on the original release of DOTT mod... However it gets pushed back into obscurity, as many of the new posters are not familiar with this piece of work...

 

Like I said, I'm not trying to complain... Mistaken does an outstanding job with this, in fact should be considered for the Hall of Fame based on his contributions alone, but if there were a way, that "great" older diaries could still have a chance to make the most elusive club in these Greydog boards history, that would in my mind, make being in this club, that much more special.

 

On one hand I entirely agree with you. and I think there needs to be a process for adding over looked Star Writers who have gone dormant to the list. BUT I learned something when running last years awards.

 

Out sight, out of mind

I am not trying to be glib, just honest. There was no nomination just straight voting, with each person having the ability to make their case. Several people came in and made their case for writers like Outlaw, Brifidelity and one or two others. in the end, all those writers together did not get enough point to make 3rd place. while James Casey and Big Papa, both relative new comers at the time together got more than 50% of the vote.

 

I asked if maybe the hall of fame members should get to elect a 4rth position, to pull in those they thought were deserving, and the majority that spoke up said no, that fostered a cliquish mentality, that some already believe exists due to DOTM.

 

That is where the top 100 must read list came from, and why I plan to try and run it every year. Like it or not though, the internet is a now medium, and sometimes we have to live with that fact. The DOTM score was the best way I could think to remind people what had happened in the past, though once we reach top 10 voting, I doubt those numbers will mean much.

[mistaken]

morning bump, it's like coffee it get you up and going again.

[James Casey]

Several people came in and made their case for writers like Outlaw, Brifidelity and one or two others. in the end, all those writers together did not get enough point to make 3rd place. while James Casey and Big Papa, both relative new comers at the time together got more than 50% of the vote.

 

Some of us had to work very hard for a long time to be newcomers last year

 

I get what you mean, though. In my case I picked three active writers, and I regret not being able to add Bri or shipshirt to the list, but they both made the 'must read' list, so that's something.

[Genadi]

I saw my name there and was like huh? I totally forgot about that diary lol. I might start it up again timing just got the better of me last time round.

[Dragonmack]

back to the first page bumpage.

[mistaken]

bump

[Greg McNeish]

<p>I have finally decided whom my third vote is going to. Infinity and DragonMack have been my top two for the duration, but I was struggling to come to a firm decision on my final nomination. For some time, Wallbanger was the leading candidate, as I still believe that his Generations diary included the finest backstage storytelling in this board's history. I was reluctant to put him in the third position, however, although I'm not entirely sure why.</p><p> </p><p>

Now, I have come to my conclusion. My third nomination for the Hall of Fame goes to the Curator himself, Mistaken. Is he one of the finest writers this board has seen? No, and I'm sure he would vehemently agree. However, there's a lot more that is considered, for the Hall of Fame. Mistaken's contributions to the diary writing community cannot be overstated, as the tireless administrator of the DOTM competitions, as well as being The Curator of the Hall of Records. Quite simply, it is through Mistaken's efforts that what is created here does not become lost and forgotten.</p><p> </p><p>

PM will be sent right away.</p>

[mistaken]

I have finally decided whom my third vote is going to. Infinity and DragonMack have been my top two for the duration, but I was struggling to come to a firm decision on my final nomination. For some time, Wallbanger was the leading candidate, as I still believe that his Generations diary included the finest backstage storytelling in this board's history. I was reluctant to put him in the third position, however, although I'm not entirely sure why.

 

Now, I have come to my conclusion. My third nomination for the Hall of Fame goes to the Curator himself, Mistaken. Is he one of the finest writers this board has seen? No, and I'm sure he would vehemently agree. However, there's a lot more that is considered, for the Hall of Fame. Mistaken's contributions to the diary writing community cannot be overstated, as the tireless administrator of the DOTM competitions, as well as being The Curator of the Hall of Records. Quite simply, it is through Mistaken's efforts that what is created here does not become lost and forgotten.

 

PM will be sent right away.

 

I am touched, but to be honest, maybe I should be an honorary member, like Adam, or this years honorary member.

 

But, I certainly don't make it in on merit.

[James Casey]

Bumpity bump

[mistaken]

erm, bump?

[Dragonmack]

pointless, shameless bump for the sheer bumpness of it all.