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Poll
Question: My absolute favorite moderator is...
Option 1: that Scottish guy. votes: 2
Option 2: that Texan. votes: 5
Option 3: that other Texan. (in NY) votes: 4
Option 4: that opera lady. votes: 2
Option 5: that Polish feller. votes: 4
Option 6: that Dutch dude. votes: 0
Option 7: all of the above. votes: 12
Option 8: none of the above. votes: 6
Option 9: What's a moderator? votes: 5
Title: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: mn dave on June 25, 2008, 09:04:17 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: ChamberNut on June 25, 2008, 09:06:21 AM
What?!?!?  No German speaking dude or dudette?    ::)

I'll vote for the Polish guy then.   0:)
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Keemun on June 25, 2008, 09:15:44 AM
You forgot the New Yorker. :P   
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: mn dave on June 25, 2008, 09:17:34 AM
Quote from: Keemun on June 25, 2008, 09:15:44 AM
You forgot the New Yorker. :P   

Believe it or not, I did not.  ;D
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Keemun on June 25, 2008, 09:18:44 AM
Quote from: Mn dave 4ever on June 25, 2008, 09:17:34 AM
Believe it or not, I did not.  ;D

Did he move to Texas and forget to update his profile?  ???
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: mn dave on June 25, 2008, 09:19:45 AM
Quote from: Keemun on June 25, 2008, 09:18:44 AM
Did he move to Texas and forget to update his profile?  ???

No, he moved to NY and is only pretending.
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Keemun on June 25, 2008, 09:22:57 AM
Quote from: Mn dave 4ever on June 25, 2008, 09:19:45 AM
No, he moved to NY and is only pretending.

This just goes to show how much I know.  ::)
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: mn dave on June 25, 2008, 09:23:51 AM
Quote from: Keemun on June 25, 2008, 09:22:57 AM
This just goes to show how much I know.  ::)

And that I know too much.  ;D
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: bhodges on June 25, 2008, 09:34:12 AM
Quote from: Mn dave 4ever on June 25, 2008, 09:19:45 AM
No, he moved to NY and is only pretending.

But now, thanks to modern telecommunications, I'm actually in a completely different solar system.  ;D

--Bruce
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Maciek on June 25, 2008, 09:36:28 AM
Quote from: ChamberNut on June 25, 2008, 09:06:21 AM
What?!?!?  No German speaking dude or dudette?    ::)

I'll vote for the Polish guy then.   0:)

Now that you've cast the only appropriate vote ;D, I might as well tell you: you were looking for "the opera lady." 0:)

How do we tell between the two Texans? One might be leeching the other's votes! :o
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Gurn Blanston on June 25, 2008, 09:40:35 AM
Quote from: Maciek on June 25, 2008, 09:36:28 AM
Now that you've cast the only appropriate vote ;D, I might as well tell you: you were looking for "the opera lady." 0:)

How do we tell between the two Texans? One might be leeching the other's votes! :o

Nah, at this point in the returns, they are both equally disliked. :D

8)
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: karlhenning on June 25, 2008, 09:42:32 AM
Quote from: bhodges on June 25, 2008, 09:34:12 AM
But now, thanks to modern telecommunications, I'm actually in a completely different solar system.  ;D

Say Tchüß to Karlheinz for us, Bruce!  ;D
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: bhodges on June 25, 2008, 09:43:32 AM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on June 25, 2008, 09:40:35 AM
Nah, at this point in the returns, they are both equally disliked. :D

8)

Yeah, I'm not getting much mileage for recommending all those HIP Stravinsky Stockhausen (just saw Karl's post) recordings.  ;D

--Bruce
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: mn dave on June 25, 2008, 09:43:56 AM
Tinkered with the poll a bit.
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: bhodges on June 25, 2008, 09:45:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 25, 2008, 09:42:32 AM
Say Tchüß to Karlheinz for us, Bruce!  ;D

He says, "When is civilization going to abandon that Wagner guy and start staging some really big operas?"

--Bruce
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: ChamberNut on June 25, 2008, 09:47:06 AM
Quote from: Maciek on June 25, 2008, 09:36:28 AM
Now that you've cast the only appropriate vote ;D, I might as well tell you: you were looking for "the opera lady." 0:)

How do we tell between the two Texans? One might be leeching the other's votes! :o

Dave,

Please reset the voting so that I may vote for "the opera lady".   ;)
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: ChamberNut on June 25, 2008, 09:55:41 AM
Gurn voted for himself, methinks.   $:) $:)
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: karlhenning on June 25, 2008, 09:58:35 AM
That's not Gurn's style at all, at all, ChN.
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Gurn Blanston on June 25, 2008, 10:03:32 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 25, 2008, 09:58:35 AM
That's not Gurn's style at all, at all, ChN.

True enough, I don't vote until the decision is already made, then I vote for the loser. In this case, I actually may end up having to vote for myself... :'(     ;D

8)
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: karlhenning on June 25, 2008, 10:04:29 AM
Every vote for "all of the above," is a vote for you, Gurn.
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: ChamberNut on June 25, 2008, 10:05:27 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 25, 2008, 10:04:29 AM
Every vote for "all of the above," is a vote for you, Gurn.

For what it's worse Gurn, I thought you were the Polish dude.   :-[
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Gurn Blanston on June 25, 2008, 10:06:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 25, 2008, 10:04:29 AM
Every vote for "all of the above," is a vote for you, Gurn.

Hmmm, I hadn't looked at that angle before, Karl. Thanks!

"We're all Bozos on this bus"

"Yes, I think my mother was a Bozo-ette in high school..."

:D

8)
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: George on June 25, 2008, 10:06:40 AM
I am more than a bit surprised that the Texan only had one vote.  :o

Now he has two.  0:)
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Gurn Blanston on June 25, 2008, 10:07:14 AM
Quote from: ChamberNut on June 25, 2008, 10:05:27 AM
For what it's worse Gurn, I thought you were the Polish dude.   :-[

No, though Gurn is a well-known Polish name, I can see why you would think that. :D

8)
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: karlhenning on June 25, 2008, 10:08:26 AM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on June 25, 2008, 10:06:26 AM
Hmmm, I hadn't looked at that angle before, Karl. Thanks!

"We're all Bozos on this bus"

"Yes, I think my mother was a Bozo-ette in high school..."

"When you put on the nose, it gr–"
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: ChamberNut on June 25, 2008, 10:14:55 AM
Hey, have you heard the one about the Scotsman, the Polish guy, the Dutch dude, the opera lady and the 2 Texans?

:D
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: mn dave on June 25, 2008, 10:15:51 AM
Quote from: ChamberNut on June 25, 2008, 10:14:55 AM
Hey, have you heard the one about the Englishman, the Polish guy, the Dutch dude, the opera lady and the 2 Texans?

:D


No, but if you hum a few bars...
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Harry on June 25, 2008, 10:16:37 AM
They all do more or less a splendid job, and for that I salute them all. :)
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: ChamberNut on June 25, 2008, 10:17:54 AM
Quote from: Harry on June 25, 2008, 10:16:37 AM
They all do more or less a splendid job, and for that I salute them all. :)


Agreed, Harry.  :)

For those about to mod, we salute you!
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: knight66 on June 25, 2008, 10:18:54 AM
I hate to rain on your parade, but I am not English. Any vote for me will therefore be officially a wasted vote. But under the transferable system I pick up half of everyone else's votes. I think that is a total of one so far; WAY TO GO.

Mike
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: mn dave on June 25, 2008, 10:19:40 AM
I think pictures of the moderators would help the voters.  0:)
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: ChamberNut on June 25, 2008, 10:21:10 AM
Quote from: Mn dave 4ever on June 25, 2008, 10:19:40 AM
I think pictures of the moderators would help the voters.  0:)

That angel isn't fooling me Dave.  You just want to see pictures of scantily clad opera lady..........I think.
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: knight66 on June 25, 2008, 10:24:11 AM
Quote from: Mn dave 4ever on June 25, 2008, 10:19:40 AM
I think pictures of the moderators would help the voters.  0:)

But they might not help the moderators. You might clamour for more photogenic ones. So, we think perhaps not until after the vote has closed, then we promise that opera lady butt naked.

Mike
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Keemun on June 25, 2008, 10:33:44 AM
Quote from: knight on June 25, 2008, 10:18:54 AM
I hate to rain on your parade, but I am not English.

Let me guess, you are also from Texas?  :D
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: mn dave on June 25, 2008, 10:34:52 AM
Quote from: knight on June 25, 2008, 10:18:54 AM
I hate to rain on your parade, but I am not English. Any vote for me will therefore be officially a wasted vote. But under the transferable system I pick up half of everyone else's votes. I think that is a total of one so far; WAY TO GO.

Mike

Well, what the hell are you then?
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: mn dave on June 25, 2008, 10:35:43 AM
A popular moderator is a weak moderator!  >:D
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Maciek on June 25, 2008, 10:36:52 AM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on June 25, 2008, 10:07:14 AM
No, though Gurn is a well-known Polish name, I can see why you would think that. :D

Though, of course, Blanston is typical French (with an accent on the last syllable, Blanston).
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: karlhenning on June 25, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
Quote from: Maciek on June 25, 2008, 10:36:52 AM
Though, of course, Blanston is typical French . . . .

A settlement in Pennsylvania which was burnt down in the French and Indian Wars, I think.
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: knight66 on June 25, 2008, 10:48:41 AM
What the hell am I? A nice way to interrogate your co-member!

I am Scots.

Now, pay attention to the new Mod inspired strapline at the bottom of my post. Warning, the mods are getting a little cranky.

Mike
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: mn dave on June 25, 2008, 10:50:22 AM
Quote from: knight on June 25, 2008, 10:48:41 AM
What the hell am I? A nice way to interrogate your co-member!

I am Scots.

Now, pay attention to the new Mod inspired strapline at the bottom of my post. Warning, the mods are getting a little cranky.

Mike

I think I knew that once upon a time but somehow I changed my mind. I was pretty darn close though.  ;D
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: karlhenning on June 25, 2008, 10:51:37 AM
Put down that kilt-pin!
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: mn dave on June 25, 2008, 10:53:09 AM
Not being named "Willie" threw me.
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: mn dave on June 25, 2008, 10:53:41 AM
Quote from: Maciek on June 25, 2008, 10:53:08 AM
BTW, remind me: was it Gurn, who is the only mod with the ability to manually alter poll results? ;)

Eeeee! He wouldn't!  :o
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: knight66 on June 25, 2008, 10:54:07 AM
Quote from: Mn dave 4ever on June 25, 2008, 10:50:22 AM
I think I knew that once upon a time but somehow I changed my mind. I was pretty darn close though.  ;D

Now to many a Scot, that would be fighting talk; but I am very sanguine. I even married an English woman and have an English son.

Mike
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Maciek on June 25, 2008, 10:55:18 AM
Quote from: Mn dave 4ever on June 25, 2008, 10:53:41 AM
Eeeee! He wouldn't!  :o

Kidding, kidding. ;D
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: knight66 on June 25, 2008, 10:56:08 AM
Quote from: Mn dave 4ever on June 25, 2008, 10:53:09 AM
Not being named "Willie" threw me.

Do you mean 'Wullie'?

I am starting to think it is going to have to be the Bloody Haggis Head at the bottom of your bed when you awake tomorrow.

Mike
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: mn dave on June 25, 2008, 10:58:29 AM
Quote from: knight on June 25, 2008, 10:56:08 AM
Do you mean 'Wullie'?

I am starting to think it is going to have to be the Bloody Haggis Head at the bottom of your bed when you awake tomorrow.

Mike

Well, I know two other Scottish guys and they're both named Willie.

One of them is on the Simpsons.  ;D
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: ChamberNut on June 25, 2008, 11:14:22 AM
Quote from: ChamberNut on June 25, 2008, 10:14:55 AM
Hey, have you heard the one about the Scotsman, the Polish guy, the Dutch dude, the opera lady and the 2 Texans?

:D


Now, all we need is a Jewish Mod, and we have the makings of a classic!  ;D
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: knight66 on June 25, 2008, 11:16:13 AM
I am really only willing to go so far for the sake of the site.

Mike
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: mn dave on June 25, 2008, 11:19:08 AM
Quote from: knight on June 25, 2008, 11:16:13 AM
I am really only willing to go so far for the sake of the site.

Mike

Will you dress up like a nun? Just once? For the joke?
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Wanderer on June 25, 2008, 11:20:17 AM
Quote from: Mn dave 4ever on June 25, 2008, 10:58:29 AM
Well, I know two other Scottish guys and they're both named Willie.

One of them is on the Simpsons.  ;D

So you actually know one other Scottish guy.  ;D
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: karlhenning on June 25, 2008, 11:22:14 AM
I saw footage of John Cleese impersonating a Scot, once . . . .
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Keemun on June 25, 2008, 11:22:41 AM
A priest, a rabbi and a protestant pastor walk into a bar and the bartender says, "what is this, some kind of joke?"

;D
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: mn dave on June 25, 2008, 11:26:22 AM
I've read a couple Ian Rankin novels so I'm practically Scottish by association!
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Wanderer on June 25, 2008, 11:33:23 AM
Quote from: Keemun on June 25, 2008, 11:22:41 AM
A priest

You think you're being specific, don't you?  :P
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Keemun on June 25, 2008, 12:11:26 PM
Quote from: Wanderer on June 25, 2008, 11:33:23 AM
You think you're being specific, don't you?  :P

In the context of the joke, yes.  :P
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: val on June 28, 2008, 04:51:48 AM
The opera lady. I have no idea who she is, but ladies come always first.
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: uffeviking on June 28, 2008, 05:10:53 AM
Val! So nice to become acquainted - and be appreciated! - by a gentleman!  :-*
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Sarastro on August 13, 2008, 01:33:40 AM
Quote from: knight on June 25, 2008, 10:48:41 AM
I am Scots.

What is the difference between "Scots" and "Scotch"? I used to the latter...but it is always interesting to learn.
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: karlhenning on August 13, 2008, 04:10:52 AM
Quote from: Sarastro on August 13, 2008, 01:33:40 AM
What is the difference between "Scots" and "Scotch"?

One of the twain is generally found in, but seldom long confined to, a bottle.
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Mark on August 13, 2008, 04:37:49 AM
It was a really close call between two of them. But I'm not saying which two ... or how I voted (that would just start a riot ;D).
Title: Re: Your favorite GMG moderator
Post by: Sarastro on August 13, 2008, 08:49:45 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 13, 2008, 04:10:52 AM
One of the twain is generally found in, but seldom long confined to, a bottle.

And I also think of Scotch tape. ;D What about "Scottish"?