Who are the best writers/posters here at the DU?

[cliss]

It can't be denied: there are many talented writers here at DU. We are fortunate enough to have journalists who participate. I've learned so much since I jumped on the DU Train. Thanks to the MANY contributors at this awesome web site.

My favorite writers continue to be: Grasswire for his hard-hitting, detailed and behind the facts news. NNNHOLI always has good posts, and SNIPPY has awesome links and info.
Will add to this as I go back & find more. Others?

[Caution]

1. Will Pitt n/t

[villager]

2. PurityofEssence

...has a sharp, articulate writing style...

[NJCher]

3. I hate posts like this

So a few people get a pat on the back (no doubt, well deserved). But plenty of people are not mentioned who may have contributed much to this board. So,needless to say, they walk away thinking they are of no value to others on this board.

Listing "favorites" is for kids. I see nothing worthwhile to come of this endeavor.


Cher

[felonious thunk]

5. All are great

All who care enough
To post their thoughts with us here
Deserve a great cheer

felonious thunk

[sendero]

26. when I see...

... a low post count, I always get wary. but with a name like felonius thunk, you hafta be cool :)

[felonious thunk]

29. No need to worry

Rest assured my friend
That I am here to join in
The Revolution

felonious thunk

[Loyal]

48. Good on you!

:) Welcome to DU!

[WoodrowFan]

4. ME!!

I never fail to convince myself!! (plus arwalden and Mr. Skinner)

[DarkPhenyx]

6. Me, I am.

This should spark lots of hate posts, but it is my honest opinion. I am far from the best mind you.

[VelmaD]

25. Maybe not the "best"...

but certainly the most incendiary. :-)

*smooches*
DV

[SOteric]

7. There are a great many exceptional writers here,

many with differing styles. Some have a rare gift for humour. Others have a real talent for clarity as well as a gift for language.

There are too many to name who have varying individual gifts and it would leave out some important and distinguished writers, who, although brilliant, don't post here much or don't garner much attention when they do.

[trof]

43. That's me, that's me!

I'm the one with the rare gift for humor.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, for mentioning me.
It's OK for you to name me if you want.
:loveya:

[catpower2000]

8. Oh, great, another popularity thread

:eyes:

[underpants]

10. I have to go buy some socks

I think I will go by the Chi-fil-a at the mall too. What an ingenious idea-take a bun, put a piece of fried chicken between the buns, and (here's the master stroke) add sliced pickles. An empire is born.

[GOPisEvil]

11. No white socks if you're wearing khakis.

Sliced pickles, you say...ingenious!

[underpants]

16. eat mor chikin

:bounce:

[catpower2000]

12. Ooh, what kind of socks are you going to get?

I like socks with ladybugs on them. :)

Cat

[underpants]

15. White tube socks and running socks (which are hard to catch)

Badoom ppsssssssssh!

Thank you thank you I'll be here all week enjoy the buffet and remember to tip your waiteresses and bartenders and NOW we hope you enjoy ....................The Average White Band.

[catpower2000]

19. Hello Cleveland!

Try the fish!

[TacticalPeek]

30. Great onomatopoeia, underpants. (rimshot)

Suchlike is my main target when stealing from other posters here. So much to extraneously express, so little success finding just the right expressive sylalables.

Now if there were just a good way to denote sarcasm without all the sarcasm thingies.

[BurtWorm]

13. That was a brilliant post, underpants

I vote for you!


:toast:

[underpants]

18. Whooooooooohooooooooo

:bounce:

[LynneSin]

20. Don't forget - Chick-fil-a isn't open on Sundays

Christian Values!

[underpants]

36. I think that is a good thing

Everyone should have at least one day off. Some fast foods places work their employees like dogs and if they want a day off tough.

[Braden]

32. not on sunday man.

[Kamika]

9. everyone besides those mentioned above me (and beneath i guess

They would be nothing if it wasnt for everyone else :D

[foxy]

14. I have immensely enjoyed 180's writing

I also enjoy Will Pitt's ideas.

I enjoy rbnyc's poetry along with everyone who used to jump on listenup's poetry threads.

That's all I can think of right now.


:hi:

[Brucey]

17. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.

Many, many, too many to single out a few. Thanks to all... we need everyone, not just those who are gifted writers; we need thinkers, comedians, and diversity... yes, diversity. I don't want to hear my own thoughts echoed; I want to learn and laugh and discuss and debate and disagree and maybe even change someone's mind when I happen to be knowledgable about some issue. But I constantly depend on others. Naming a few does a disservice to the many. So, thanks DUers one and all (except the creepy freepers who infiltrate!).

[Lars39]

21. I have my favorites, though I will not say,

come look at this thread, and laugh your cares away.... The funniest damn thing I've read in quite a while!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=245501&mesg_id=245501

[catzies]

22. PeteNYC's threads in GD always thought-provoking for me.

:thumbsup:

Also Eloriel, khephra, nothingshocksmeanymore, SoCalDem, and I'm afraid if I mention anyone else, I'll feel terrible for leaving someone else out.

I love everyone at DU!

[cliss]

23. Sorry guys, I didn't realize this was a "touchy issue"

this was not meant to be a "Mirror Mirror I declare, who is the most popular writer here?"

I'm continually amazed at how effort some writers put into their posts. They look up facts, they go to links, get the story from the source, and report it for our benefit. They carefully include link after link so we can research for ourselves. I'm way too lazy to do what they do, and I'm STILL more motivated than my lazy neighbors down the street.

SO -- I will change this post to: thank you, hard-working writers who put in the extra 10 miles for us.

PS Underpants, love your posts!

[GOPisEvil]

24. We know these threads aren't meant to harm.

But some folks inevitably get hurt by their ommission. Your heart's in the right place, but we've been down this road before with similar posts, and they often end up hurting some folks' feelings.

However, I agree that some folks here really go the extra mile to provide information. That's one of the main reasons I love this place. That and the cookies.

[ProfessorGAC]

27. Yeah. Nobody Mentioned Me, So Now. . .

. . .my self-esteem is completely gone! This thread has ruined my life.

Yeah, that's the ticket! I take this stuff that seriously! Yeah, yeah, that's it.
The Professor

[GumboYaYa]

31. ProfessorGAC is definitely my fave.

:)

[kmla]

35. Yeah. Me too. What Professor said.

Since I didn't get any votes, I'm done with all of you poopy-heads.

Ghplplplplplplplp!!!! (That's a raspberry to those who can't understand or are hooked on phonics.)

But I think I'll stay, just to see if if get a "Whatever happened to KMLA?" post.

I think it would probably have just two replies.

1. Who?
2. Who cares!

:nopity:

[JanMichael]

37. You too? I've been sobbing for hours over this.

I've decided to quit my job and stop doing radio shows because I'm obviously a lOsER!

[WoodrowFan]

39. I love you

ya big doofus..

:hug:

[skip fox]

46. Me neither and I CAPTION my poor little fingers

to the bone!

[sendero]

28. I'm a big fan of....

... conscise writing, although I have no talent for it :)

But, in addition to just writing ability, there is also value in objective analysis and looking at a situation from a fresh perspective. A

nd that is why I hang out here, there are lots of very bright people here who have those skills.

[TacticalPeek]

33. My favorite color is azure, and I want peace on earth at affordable rates.

:silly:

[Zolok]

34. I love Zolok

funnier most insightful writer on the internet....I just can't get enough of that Zolok.
Or his fabulous blog either...

www.chimesatmidnight.blogspot.com

[Desertrose]

38. when he was here...Zomby Woof

He had some good stuff...
LWolf just reminded me of this one....

http://www.democraticunderground.com/articles/02/06/29_asterisk.html

The Asterisk Residency
June 29, 2002
By ZombyWoof


<snip>

The asterisk. No president in our history, no matter how contested the election - whether 1800, 1824, 1876, or 1960, has ever been marked with that subtle little star, that brands their legacy and leaves his legitimacy in doubt. None ever ascended to power through such fraudulent and yet thoroughly American legalistic means. A bloodless coup. 2000 was the first. "Official" history will do all it can to make sure it remains as unblemished as its predecessors. To them, doing otherwise would mean admitting we have failed at our grand experiment. They are likely to succeed in its omission.

The admission of failure is not acceptable. For the rest of us, perfecting a Democracy is messy and difficult, even ungrateful work. An asterisk would be a sign of the experiment's success. It would mean we love our country enough to confront, challenge, and overcome its flaws.

Work for the asterisk. Work for its ideal, if nothing else. History is ours.

* * * * *

damn...I miss him"

Peace
DR

[ex_jew]

40. Always admired Teryang's contributions

[VermontDem2004]

41. Me

[populistmom]

42. I would say it depends on the subject matter of which is being written. nt

[einsteins stein]

44. After Today, I Rule!

Just read my poem "Today, My Head Exploded", and you will agree, I rule absolutely!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=246602

/heavily affected sarcasm
/self deception
/post

[annonymous]

45. There are a lot of good writers on DU but I'm not one of them

Will Pitt is probably the most eloquant writer overall, but he is a professional. ProfessorGAC, Gratutious(?), Grasswire, Khephra, Nothingshocksmeanymore are also good writers. COLiberal is probably the best at one liners.

[Jack Rabbit]

47. Many good writers have been mentioned on this thread

I would like to add PlaidAdder, one of my very favorites.