Nominations for Poster of 2008...

[Talking Poker]

I know who I think it is, and I know who I think is a very close second. In fact, it might be a freaking tie.

But I want to know who you guys think it is.

Nominations, please. Feel free to nominate as many people as you like including people who have already been nominated.

And yes, I realize we are only 45 days into 2008, but I don't care. It's random loyalty reward time.

[sjay2k]

you're right i think it's about time we recognise the great achievements of HEWong

[melioris]

BlibbityBlabbity for doing the league scoreboard again.

[New Guy]

Id like to thanks all of you in advance

[MAYHEM45]

Im pretty sure I won.

[Invigilator]

anyone who is not a tool.

[PShabi]

Melioris and The Storm in no particular order

[Kurn]

For quality in strategy posts - Zy

[2Tone]

Zy all the way.

But its only Feb. Kurn or Melorsis could well grab this title by year's end.

[Wes]

mel

[thrash1294]

FOR helping my game the most from his poker analysis. Which is why I am here so I have to vote KURN. then MEL.

For most bitching for the month of feb I nominate TP

[Talking Poker]

If you are reading this and haven't posted in this thread, post. There are no wrong answers. Tell me what you think.

Even if you are a lurker who has only ever made a couple of posts, you should know who's posts/threads you enjoy reading the most. So take 5 seconds and type their name in this thread.

[Zybomb]

storm for out of the box thinking posts

[BlibbityBlabbity]

Invig for both poker commentary and for organizing some of the events lately.

[Invigilator]

After some actual thought, I would go with Storm and Melioris. They always have that angle that has not occurred to me.

[Reel Deal]

I'd have a hard time picking between Zy, Kurn, mel and BL... although the trip reports from the NHL tour might tilt it to BL.

[Robbie Robb]

Zybomb

[Nikita]

I agree with every name mentioned so far.

[Talking Poker]

Any more? Last chance.

[drewjax]

Id say Zy

followed closely by

BL
and
mel

[Talking Poker]

Final tally of names that were (seriously) mentioned in this thread, regardless of nominators' rankings:

Melioris - 7
The Storm - 5
Zybomb - 5
Kurn - 3
Invigilator - 1
BlibbityBlabbity - 1

So, here is what you each won... well, sort of. Be sure to read the fine print below. Also, even though no one mentioned his name, I'm adding Reel Deal ot this list for starting some really great threads recently (TP Quotes, Dream table, etc). Each and every one of you is a valuable part of this community, so here's what's you've "won":

Melioris - $100
The Storm - $50
Zybomb - $50
Kurn - $20
Invigilator - $10
BlibbityBlabbity - $10
Reel Deal - $10

That's a total of $250 up for grabs.

The Fine Print: You haven't actually won this money yet. What you won was a SHOT at winning this money. You need to play me Heads Up for it at Full Tilt (and the juice is on each of us, respectively). Basically, if you lose, you're even steven minus the juice, but if you win, woohoo - free money!

Two way we can do this:

1. We each buy in with our own money and play. If I win, I send you your money back ($100, $50, $20 or $10). If you win, congrats - we're square.

2. I ship (loan) you the money first, but we MUST play. If I win, GG - we're square. If you win, you ship me my the loan back but can keep what you won.

I'd prefer Option #1 because it's a lot simpler, but I will do Option #2 if anyone needs me to - like, if you don't have enough money on Full Tilt or something.

So, that's 7 HU matches I'll be playing with you guys at some point, assuming you want a shot at free money and don't mind risking losing ONLY the 5% juice if you lose. I will try to be as accomodating as possible in scheduling these with you guys, so let me know when works best for you. Post here, PM, whatever. When we settle on a time, we'll post it here for everyone to see.

For the actual match registration, we'll do it in the ChatBox. When we are both ready, I'll sit first and then you join me (just in case someone beats you, I'll be the one to get stuck playing them).

Hopefully people will rail the matches and root for you guys. I predict I go no better than 3-4 with these, but you never know... maybe I'll pull off the miracle 7-0 (or the embarassing 0-7). Schnikes!

Thanks again to everyone who takes part in this forum, but especially to the people who have gone above and beyond enough to be nominated in this thread.

[CalifNaughti]

I'd like to nominate Invig. Every post of his is, is something I learn from.

[Talking Poker]

Too late (see above)... thanks though.

[Invigilator]

TP, this is very cool, and I'd say so even if I had not been nominated.

I am definitely down for this. I'd say this Wednesday night aournd league time would be good for me.

+ve Rep

[melioris]

thanks TP and thanks everyone who thought of me. Although it really shouldn't (I have never met any of you), it actually feels nice to be well regarded around here.

Ok, so TP, maybe tomorrow night (9:35 pm EST) we can set up a HU match at micro-stakes HU SNG (minimize the rake and any problems if someone else jumps in), or are you going to set up a private HU tournament for the two of us? I will have to check my schedule later in the day tomorrow before I can fully commit.