The Official Syl Appreciation Thread

[The Laughing Man]

I'd like to thank Syl personally for everything he has done for The Tank, for The Watch, and for me in particular. As a moderator, as a person, and as a friend you will find none other like him, and none other better than him. For everything he has done, for everything he stands for, and for who he is as a friend and fellow member, I salute you Syl. This place would not be what it is without you, and this is indeed a wonderful place.

All Hail Syl!!!

[[Syl]]

Thanks, Es. But don't forget: I'm also seven feet tall and shoot fireballs out of my... Heh. I like to think I merely rise to the level of my fellow Watchers... on good days.

(But I think I have to move it to GenDis)

[A Gunslinger]

I'l start. I thank Syl for not being afraid to clear the air or separate the pitbulls when they need it. Plus he has cool ink.

[lucimay]

i went looking for this post of mine to see what i'd said before.
didn't want to be too awful redundant.
realized, upon finding and reading it, i'd said it just the way
i wanted to say it and can't improve on my own prose one
single solitary bit.

Page 13, Anniversary Thread

in pondering what to post to you, Syl, on your anniversary,
it strikes me that there is really only one thing for me to say
to you on such an occasion.

thank you.

i wouldn't be here had i not run into you on the bakker board.
i wouldn't have the friends i have now, a gift beyond measure.
i can't thank you enough.

here's to you, with all my gratitude
for your presence, your wit and humor, your friendship,
your advice and help, your insight, your direct manner,
and your general gunslinger-ness.
hugs and many more!!

[matrixman]

I already showed the guy some appreciation in the Compliments thread. Do I have to do it twice?

I think that between them, Guns and Syl have been responsible for more double entendres involving pistols than anyone else. Surely that is worthy of mention.

[Brinn]

Agreed. He's a good guy with complex and nuanced views.

[Prebe]

I second that Brinn. And his language skills make his posts a genuine pleasure to read at times.

Thanks for the good work Syl.

[MsMary]

Three cheers for Syl.!

[variol son]

You mean I have to officially appreciate Syl now? In addition to all my unofficial appreciation?

[A Gunslinger]

I already showed the guy some appreciation in the Compliments thread. Do I have to do it twice?

I think that between them, Guns and Syl have been responsible for more double entendres involving pistols than anyone else. Surely that is worthy of mention.

You could even say that we both have our pieces cocked n' ready to fire.

[Cameraman Jenn]

I appreciate Syl because he's hawt Hawt HAWT! And by HAWT I mean smart, funny, good looking, an excellent mediator and moderator and a generally great guy.

[sgt.null]

which one is syl again?

[Cameraman Jenn]

He's that guy with the eyeball tattoos.

[sgt.null]

the guy who bothers me about staying on topic?

[Cameraman Jenn]

That's the one. Although I must say, as a notorious thread hijacker with no sign of rehabilitation in the future, he has been very generous with not spanking me.

[sgt.null]

i grate on people. i do not look good in racy underthings. i can see why he would not assault your posting habits all that often.

[Damelon]

Thanks for the visual, Sarge! Not the way I wanted to start my morning.

Yeah, Syl has done a very good job moderating that zoo, the Tank; as he's done in other forums.

[[Syl]]

Well, Jenn, you tend to avoid my forums, but I don't think I've ever been all that stern with anyone posting off topic. A wry comment or two, perhaps.

Heh. And thanks, guys. I feel the need for a Covenant quote about being unworthy.

[Avatar]

Damn straight...three cheers for Syl. After 3 years, it's nice to have whats effectively a holiday from the 'Tank. Keep up the good work.

--A

[The Laughing Man]

A man's got to know his limitations. Dirty Harry