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Title: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 21 May 2014, 14:30:12
I'm curious as to whom the Geekhack membership considers to be the current
#1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet
as of May-June 2014. Be honest. I expect some ballot stuffing in certain cases. The results will probably be used to narrow the field for a runoff vote later.

I'll leave this round of voting open for 30 days from today.



To be clear, this is a poll for fun. Not Serious Business®.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 21 May 2014, 14:32:19
*Reserved*
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: nilpt on Wed, 21 May 2014, 14:34:12
Missing line:
[ ] None of the above
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 21 May 2014, 14:34:30
spamray :P
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: ebacho on Wed, 21 May 2014, 14:35:56
Where's HaaTa?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 21 May 2014, 14:36:22
CPT IS THERE AND I'M NOT!? I'M INSULTED, JD!

(sixty wins btw)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 21 May 2014, 14:36:30
spamray :P

I knew I missed someone...

In fact, I missed a bunch of people obviously. Feel free to write in your vote in this thread. Hah!


Okay, all the Keepers are listed now, and no mods or admins (or moderator emeriti). :))
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 21 May 2014, 14:38:46
spamray :p

I knew I missed someone...

Honestly I see what I consider many experts in that list however usually in certain areas, ALPS, OG cherry, Korean Customs, etc, etc

Overall as it stands currently my vote goes to jdcarpe as an overall general expert not necessarily specific to any one area, more of a jack of all trades. :D

And no offense but yeah a few of those guys...not even close  :))
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 21 May 2014, 14:39:12
Where's HaaTa?

never mind
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Michael on Wed, 21 May 2014, 14:40:38
spamray :p


(http://i.imgur.com/njHyvul.gif)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Lastpilot on Wed, 21 May 2014, 14:41:18
IvanIvanovich would be a good candidate I think. :D
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Wed, 21 May 2014, 14:43:16
I don't think there really is one overall... everyone specialize in some topic and may be wholly ignorant of others or at the very least quite weak in knowledge in other areas. Some guys are proficient in deep level stuff on how things work, others in obscure vintage stuff, Cherry, Alps, IBM...
Some of those names I have not seen in a very long time around the boards... or ever.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 21 May 2014, 14:43:37
spamray :p


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/njHyvul.gif)


Someone should make one of these for best cap maker :eek:
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 21 May 2014, 14:46:10
Hopefully the people listed in the poll, and those who aren't, have a good sense of humor about this poll. It is just for fun. :thumb:


Some of those names I have not seen in a very long time around the boards... or ever.

Yes, some are obvious hat tips I thought.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: lightsout714 on Wed, 21 May 2014, 14:57:26
at least one on there has to be a joke. I like your style lol.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:00:02
Some interesting names up there. Some that I've never seen post on GH. keyboardlover (http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=14046) for example seems to always be online according to GH, but he seems to have stopped posting?
:confused:

at least one on there has to be a joke. I like your style lol.

 :)) :))
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:01:11
Some interesting names up there. Some that I've never seen post on GH. keyboardlover (http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=14046) for example seems to always be online according to GH, but he seems to have stopped posting?
:confused:

at least one on there has to be a joke. I like your style lol.

 :)) :))

He has a blog....

http://www.keyboardlover.com/
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:01:53
Some interesting names up there. Some that I've never seen post on GH. keyboardlover (http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=14046) for example seems to always be online according to GH, but he seems to have stopped posting?
:confused:

at least one on there has to be a joke. I like your style lol.

 :)) :))

He has a blog....

http://www.keyboardlover.com/

That hasn't been updated in a while.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: lightsout714 on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:04:30
Some interesting names up there. Some that I've never seen post on GH. keyboardlover (http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=14046) for example seems to always be online according to GH, but he seems to have stopped posting?
:confused:

at least one on there has to be a joke. I like your style lol.

 :)) :))

I was actually referring to another much newer member. He's getting votes too not sure if people are being funny or not.

I actually did a trade a few years ago with Keyboardlover (for the DS's on the front page of his blog I believe), seemed like a nice. guy.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:07:18
Some interesting names up there. Some that I've never seen post on GH. keyboardlover (http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=14046) for example seems to always be online according to GH, but he seems to have stopped posting?
:confused:

at least one on there has to be a joke. I like your style lol.

 :)) :))

I was actually referring to another much newer member. He's getting votes too not sure if people are being funny or not.

I actually did a trade a few years ago with Keyboardlover (for the DS's on the front page of his blog I believe), seemed like a nice. guy.

Are we not thinking of the same user?  ;)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:09:12
Tinnie should be on the list :'( He'll always be my #1 keyboard expert
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:10:14
Tinnie should be on the list :'( He'll always be my #1 keyboard expert

tinlong and epzy get honorable mentions. :D
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: dustinhxc on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:11:38
It's funny you made this poll because it is you OBVIOUSLY. :P You're my favorite keyboard expert to talk to Forsure..
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: keymaster on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:12:38
still Ripster
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: epzy on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:13:12
Tinnie should be on the list :'( He'll always be my #1 keyboard expert

tinlong and epzy get honorable mentions. :D

<3
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:16:29
still Ripster

We'll see...
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Broadmonkey on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:20:23
I can really only imagine a few on the list to qualify for the #1 keyboard expert.
Nevertheless, put matt3o on the list, he really deserves it!

EDIT: hate on Ripster, but he still knows quite a lot!
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:22:43
retspiR has lost a lot of his fire lately. He's not #1 anymore, but he's still pretty smart when he's not bashing us.

HaaTa is probably #1
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Signature on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:23:08
Must be Pacifist...
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: HaaTa on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:24:46
Needs more Japanese masters: sandy, mousefan + rzwv
I'm not as familiar with the Chinese ones but: alps.tw
IBM Master: ch_123/daedalus
Some of the classic Geekhackers: chloe, rdjack21 (previous Topre Master)
Topre Master: OO2
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Broadmonkey on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:25:55
oh yeah! 002 really knows his Topre!
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:26:17
Needs more Japanese masters: sandy, mousefan + rzwv
I'm not as familiar with the Chinese ones but: alps.tw
IBM Master: ch_123/daedalus
Some of the classic Geekhackers: chloe, rdjack21 (previous Topre Master)
Topre Master: OO2

Thanks, HaaTa, those are good suggestions. I just think I'll leave the poll as-is for now...it's already bloated! ;)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: HaaTa on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:26:24
Oh, and Input Nirvana
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:26:49
oh heck yeah

I forgot about alps.tw, that's a brain for keyboards if I've ever seen one.

002 is also some sort of god when it comes to Topre. Kind of like Ivan but with Topre.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:28:10
I forgot about alps.tw, that's a brain for keyboards if I've ever seen one.

Hmmm, I'm not familiar with him.

002 is also some sort of god when it comes to Topre. Kind of like Ivan but with Topre.

You're right about that!


Nevertheless, put matt3o on the list, he really deserves it!

Matt3o is or was an admin here, and I specifically excluded mods and admins.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: paicrai on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:29:03
all y'all  ;D
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apart from roopster
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:31:01
Oh yeah.. How about yab? I think he knows more about MX switches than anyone else.

(http://i.imgur.com/Iv6zF2F.jpg)

http://www.otd.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=album&wr_id=72623&sca=&sfl=mb_id%2C1&stx=yab8433408&page=3
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Wed, 21 May 2014, 15:49:34
As I am not on the list, my vote goes to McRip...
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: osi on Wed, 21 May 2014, 16:04:32
My vote is for dorkvader -- he didn't make the cut!?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: iri on Wed, 21 May 2014, 16:05:03
lysol for sure.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: epzy on Wed, 21 May 2014, 16:06:08
My vote is for dorkvader -- he didn't make the cut!?

Ex-mod. :(
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Novus on Wed, 21 May 2014, 16:12:50
Haata
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 21 May 2014, 16:16:03
Matt3o is or was an admin here, and I specifically excluded mods and admins.

Ahem, I seem to see one particular ex-mod, current keeper on the list still.  :P 

I wish I could vote for like 5 people...
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 21 May 2014, 16:17:22
My vote is for dorkvader -- he didn't make the cut!?

Ex-mod. :(

he still knows his **** about hall effect though.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: osi on Wed, 21 May 2014, 16:32:05
My vote is for dorkvader -- he didn't make the cut!?

Ex-mod. :(

he still knows his **** about hall effect though.

Ahhh. That explains it!

:popcorn:

Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: ideus on Wed, 21 May 2014, 16:40:51
I'd like to vote, but sincerely I do not have any way to discriminate, or define a relative position for the members in the list as experts. I have read some good tips from some in the list, but I have not seen any of some others.


In the other hand I may be biased for have been in contact directly with some others, for example Ivan.


Finally I really do not get the point in voting for #1 KB Expert. It may be fun but I cannot see any benefit. Maybe I need to be enlighten by the elders.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Lanx on Wed, 21 May 2014, 16:43:11
we really don't need another dumbass ripster clone, do we?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 21 May 2014, 16:47:46
Since when have polls been re-enabled???? DON'T ENABLE THEM FOR MW!!!!

Anyway, I've noticed some of you pointing out some people as #1 switch-specific experts, this person knows more about this, and this person knows more about that, blah blah etc. But we're talking about the #1 KEYBOARD expert. Meaning not necessarily the person who's best in one thing, but someone who's all-around GOOD at MOST things keyboard related.

Take that into account when voting people.

Oh, and I abstain.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: hashbaz on Wed, 21 May 2014, 16:51:22
I'd like to vote, but sincerely I do not have any way to discriminate, or define a relative position for the members in the list as experts. I have read some good tips from some in the list, but I have not seen any of some others.


In the other hand I may be biased for have been in contact directly with some others, for example Ivan.


Finally I really do not get the point in voting for #1 KB Expert. It may be fun but I cannot see any benefit. Maybe I need to be enlighten by the elders.

To be clear, this is a poll for fun. Not Serious Business®.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Lain1911 on Wed, 21 May 2014, 16:55:07
I think there has been a mistake I wasn't able to click on my name.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: lightsout714 on Wed, 21 May 2014, 17:09:01
Must be Pacifist...

The voters will decide it!!!
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: baldgye on Wed, 21 May 2014, 17:26:55
CPTBadAss gets my vote.
It would have been Ripster, had he not be so cllearly ****ing butthurt about being kicked from GH he cries about it on reddit, like god damn.

But yeah CPTBadAss gets my vote for the work he's put into getting the wiki back into shape! His clack threads and GB threads on tracking that stuff are really awesome and super well made, like he's clearly put alot of effort into it. Plus his Filco cable mod thread was super helpful!
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 21 May 2014, 18:03:40
Ok good, Haata got added so I can finally vote.

Needs more Japanese masters: sandy, mousefan + rzwv
I'm not as familiar with the Chinese ones but: alps.tw
IBM Master: ch_123/daedalus
Some of the classic Geekhackers: chloe, rdjack21 (previous Topre Master)
Topre Master: OO2

You missed Hasu for his insane firmware/coding skills. And dorkvader for his Honeywell knowledge.

And whoever said yab, I agree.

Also jdcarpe. He's one of many reasons proving that I shouldn't be on this list, watch me say something wrong. jdcarpe will swoop in so fast to correct me! It's ok JD, I got you on this one. Write in Vote for JD guys! :P
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 21 May 2014, 19:02:38
There's really only one correct answer here....
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: epzy on Wed, 21 May 2014, 19:04:14
There's really only one correct answer here....

Yeah, the person who is the obvious #1 keyboard expert has a "P" in the their name.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: paicrai on Wed, 21 May 2014, 19:05:26
There's really only one correct answer here....

Yeah, the person who is the obvious #1 keyboard expert has a "P" in the their name.
thanks for narrowing it the **** down
but dude you should go to sleep
so should i
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: domoaligato on Wed, 21 May 2014, 19:19:09
hasu?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: anoxy on Wed, 21 May 2014, 19:38:20
I don't even know who most of those people are. There should be a "Just show me the results" button for people like me, so the vote doesn't get thrown off somehow.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: lightsout714 on Wed, 21 May 2014, 19:40:55
I don't even know who most of those people are. There should be a "Just show me the results" button for people like me, so the vote doesn't get thrown off somehow.

That button was there before I voted but it didn't work for me.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: dante on Wed, 21 May 2014, 19:41:39
Missing line:
[ ] None of the above


I vote fohat.digs
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: epzy on Wed, 21 May 2014, 19:42:16
I don't even know who most of those people are. There should be a "Just show me the results" button for people like me, so the vote doesn't get thrown off somehow.

Just vote for Pacifist, look at who's been voted for and then remove your vote...
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Novus on Wed, 21 May 2014, 19:47:14
Vote for Stephen Colbert.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Vibex on Wed, 21 May 2014, 19:53:51
Vote for Stephen Colbert.
I second this. He is clearly the most qualified.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: anoxy on Wed, 21 May 2014, 20:10:25
lol, of course almost everyone voted for ripster, the only person I even know about.

And the funny part is that he is constantly hating on "geekwhack" every chance he gets over on reddit.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 21 May 2014, 20:14:25
lol, of course almost everyone voted for ripster, the only person I even know about.

And the funny part is that he is constantly hating on "geekwhack" every chance he gets over on reddit.
Despite that, most of us can agree he knows his way around a keyboard
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Wed, 21 May 2014, 20:27:58
Beardsmore.  He does not post much around here, but seems to have basically written the Deskthority wiki.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: IPT on Wed, 21 May 2014, 20:38:04
Reaper~
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: anoxy on Wed, 21 May 2014, 20:39:46
Speaking of ripster, why the heck has nobody made street sharks novelty caps? I could see a ripster cap being the next clickclack or brobot.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: exitfire401 on Wed, 21 May 2014, 20:39:50
lol, of course almost everyone voted for ripster, the only person I even know about.

And the funny part is that he is constantly hating on "geekwhack" every chance he gets over on reddit.
Despite that, most of us can agree he knows his way around a keyboard

Seriously, the amount of hate I have for him grows daily (his **** is getting old really quick) but it's undeniable that he knows his ****.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: anoxy on Wed, 21 May 2014, 20:45:35
Seriously, the amount of hate I have for him grows daily (his **** is getting old really quick) but it's undeniable that he knows his ****.

Yeah, I only know him from his posts on /r/mechanicalkeyboards, and even then he seems like a tool. But maybe he's not, can't really judge somebody based on their internet personality I guess.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Wildcard on Wed, 21 May 2014, 20:47:40
Hopefully the people listed in the poll, and those who aren't, have a good sense of humor about this poll. It is just for fun. :thumb:


Some of those names I have not seen in a very long time around the boards... or ever.

Yes, some are obvious hat tips I thought.

Let's not let history repeat itself. No good can come of this :)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: lightsout714 on Wed, 21 May 2014, 20:56:33
Seriously, the amount of hate I have for him grows daily (his **** is getting old really quick) but it's undeniable that he knows his ****.

Yeah, I only know him from his posts on /r/mechanicalkeyboards, and even then he seems like a tool. But maybe he's not, can't really judge somebody based on their internet personality I guess.
He was the biggest troll there was lol. Back in the day GH had no moderation at all. It was a free for all. Towards the end of his GH life ripster  was trolling almost every thread.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Wed, 21 May 2014, 23:32:40
Seriously, the amount of hate I have for him grows daily (his **** is getting old really quick) but it's undeniable that he knows his ****.

Yeah, I only know him from his posts on /r/mechanicalkeyboards, and even then he seems like a tool. But maybe he's not, can't really judge somebody based on their internet personality I guess.
He was the biggest troll there was lol. Back in the day GH had no moderation at all. It was a free for all. Towards the end of his GH life ripster  was trolling almost every thread.

He's (allegedly) got a lot of sockpuppet accounts to keep on trollin'. It's kind of funny how much he bashes GH when there's *tons* of cross traffic... a lot of the quality posts on /r/mk come from GH members  :))
To be honest, Rip's seething hate for GH is what brought me here, don't kill me
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: lightsout714 on Wed, 21 May 2014, 23:49:15
Seriously, the amount of hate I have for him grows daily (his **** is getting old really quick) but it's undeniable that he knows his ****.

Yeah, I only know him from his posts on /r/mechanicalkeyboards, and even then he seems like a tool. But maybe he's not, can't really judge somebody based on their internet personality I guess.
He was the biggest troll there was lol. Back in the day GH had no moderation at all. It was a free for all. Towards the end of his GH life ripster  was trolling almost every thread.

He's (allegedly) got a lot of sockpuppet accounts to keep on trollin'. It's kind of funny how much he bashes GH when there's *tons* of cross traffic... a lot of the quality posts on /r/mk come from GH members  :))
To be honest, Rip's seething hate for GH is what brought me here, don't kill me
He's just butthurt because he can't come here with his true identity.  Wouldn't surprise me if he has some other account(s) here.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: noisyturtle on Thu, 22 May 2014, 00:17:48
Seriously, the amount of hate I have for him grows daily (his **** is getting old really quick) but it's undeniable that he knows his ****.

Yeah, I only know him from his posts on /r/mechanicalkeyboards, and even then he seems like a tool. But maybe he's not, can't really judge somebody based on their internet personality I guess.

He's a bit of a tool, but he's our tool.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: HipsterPunks on Thu, 22 May 2014, 00:19:32
Ripster is great for GH, his over the top ramblings about GH get people to join. Thats keyboard facts! Not science
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Novus on Thu, 22 May 2014, 00:56:25
Do you hear that?
That's the dignity of science flailing like a sky dancer at your local car dealership.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Glod on Thu, 22 May 2014, 02:09:33
dorkvader is the #1 keyboard expert on the planet, to exclude him from the list, regardless of past mod status is absolutely absurd.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: sth on Thu, 22 May 2014, 02:13:23
what is the point of this?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Novus on Thu, 22 May 2014, 02:20:57
what is the point of this?

Circlejerk.
Epenis.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jonathanyu on Thu, 22 May 2014, 02:29:15
microsoft windows
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 22 May 2014, 05:13:05
tp4tissue isn't even on the list :eek:
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Krogenar on Thu, 22 May 2014, 06:34:41
My vote is for dorkvader -- he didn't make the cut!?

Yeah, DV should have been in the list -- the guy know his stuff.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Lanx on Thu, 22 May 2014, 06:55:46
i don't understand if ppl are serious or not, i really can't tell.

i can tell you, half the views on the thread is ripster pressing F5 hoping someone mentions him.

and since you guys mentioned reddit.

http://www.reddit.com/domain/geekhack.org/

i don't know if ripster hates GH or really wants to give traffic to GH or it's just some weird form of guerilla marketing, i mean who can troll so consistently on a daily basis? ppl get paid to do this on twitter for companies, it's an actual position "Social Media Consultant"
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: noisyturtle on Thu, 22 May 2014, 07:26:16
**** it man, I'll just say it: I love that Ripster still won this poll even after all this time and all his bull****.

 :llama: call it a circle-jerk but, All Hail The King Baby :llama:
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: fohat.digs on Thu, 22 May 2014, 07:37:08
**** it man, I'll just say it: I love that Ripster still won this poll even after all this time and all his bull****.


His contributions to this forum, up until a couple of years ago, have never been even remotely replaced.

I still attribute the majority of my knowledge to his comprehensive wikis.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Oobly on Thu, 22 May 2014, 08:19:31
tp4tissue isn't even on the list :eek:

^^This... He knows EVERYTHING! (about ErgoDox)

Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: lightsout714 on Thu, 22 May 2014, 09:04:35
Went to reddit and remembered how annoying ripster can be. No thanks
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 22 May 2014, 09:13:12
Why does someone have to be #1 at this? Why can't we be a knowledgeable community which is anchored in some great members having knowledge of different topics and coming together in a conglomeration of keyboard knowledge?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 22 May 2014, 09:19:36
Why does someone have to be #1 at this? Why can't we be a knowledgeable community which is anchored in some great members having knowledge of different topics and coming together in a conglomeration of keyboard knowledge?

Sounds like something #2 would say
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 22 May 2014, 09:26:50
So that's why I wasn't one of the choices. Locked in at #2. Higher than I thought, so I count that as a success.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 22 May 2014, 09:30:53
There are definitely some names on that list that don't belong there.

Also, this thread is great troll fodder for Ripster's reddit-jerk
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 22 May 2014, 09:44:45
There are definitely some names on that list that don't belong there.

Also, this thread is great troll fodder for Ripster's reddit-jerk

I'll probably redo the list this weekend sometime and reset the votes. That list really does need Dorkvader on it, and I can remove a few names as well.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 22 May 2014, 09:47:36
Well it's clear there are plenty of lurking reddit trolls here.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 22 May 2014, 09:50:59
Well it's clear there are plenty of lurking reddit trolls here.

Or ripster has plenty of sockpuppets...
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: paicrai on Thu, 22 May 2014, 09:51:24
i bet he's top voted by his jerkers and will post something like "Turns out the WeedWhackers love Ripster!"
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 22 May 2014, 09:52:14
i bet he's top voted by his jerkers and will post something like "Turns out the WeedWhackers love Ripster!"

I think that ship's already sailed...
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: epzy on Thu, 22 May 2014, 09:52:35
Well it's clear there are plenty of lurking reddit trolls here.

Well, there has been an influx of Redditors joining GH lately, they are not necessarily trolls. :p
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 22 May 2014, 09:57:33
Well it's clear there are plenty of lurking reddit trolls here.

Well, there has been an influx of Redditors joining GH lately, they are not necessarily trolls. :p

This is a problem around here. Judging an entire group of people based on the opinions of some. And it puts some people off. SO, when people from Reddit decide to take a look at this site, they see us talking **** about them for no reason, and you just prove ripster right so they leave with that opinion.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 22 May 2014, 10:00:53
Well it's clear there are plenty of lurking reddit trolls here.

Or ripster has plenty of sockpuppets...

Oh that to.

Well it's clear there are plenty of lurking reddit trolls here.

Well, there has been an influx of Redditors joining GH lately, they are not necessarily trolls. :p

Yeah not all of them but what kills me is the IDIOTS who post here all the time like they are hot stuff then bash geekhack on reddit...yeah...its not like we can't read all the stupid stuff that gets said.

Well it's clear there are plenty of lurking reddit trolls here.

Well, there has been an influx of Redditors joining GH lately, they are not necessarily trolls. :p

This is a problem around here. Judging an entire group of people based on the opinions of some. And it puts some people off. SO, when people from Reddit decide to take a look at this site, they see us talking **** about them for no reason, and you just prove ripster right so they leave with that opinion.


I don't mean to bash all redditors, I know quite a few outstanding folks who found geekhack from there.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 22 May 2014, 10:03:11
Quote from: SpAmRaY
Well it's clear there are plenty of lurking reddit trolls here.

Well, there has been an influx of Redditors joining GH lately, they are not necessarily trolls. :p

Yeah not all of them but what kills me is the IDIOTS who post here all the time like they are hot stuff then bash geekhack on reddit...yeah...its not like we can't read all the stupid stuff that gets said.

*cough*Pacifist*cough*
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 22 May 2014, 10:03:50
Who cares? Can we be the better site with the better people who don't stoop to their level? (Am I allowed to say this if I don't practice what I preach?)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Tarzan on Thu, 22 May 2014, 10:05:16
I thought most people here also have Reddit accounts, I know I do.  Am I off base?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: osi on Thu, 22 May 2014, 10:07:33
I'm only familiar of Ripster through what's left of geekhack's archival posts nor do I browse that mechkb sub reddit. Although he may be very knowledgeable in this field, there were several references to his ornery context on the forums, more importantly, racism was mentioned multiple times. I have no tolerance or respect for racist individuals. Simply unacceptable.

Of course this is all speculation based on heresay but it seemed to be an overwhelming consensus.

</2 cents>
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: paicrai on Thu, 22 May 2014, 10:13:18
Who cares? Can we be the better site with the better people who don't stoop to their level? (Am I allowed to say this if I don't practice what I preach?)
no ur not prepur for teh hitlerite nazies to nuke ur post and lock thread

let's rebel waaahhh
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: badloop on Thu, 22 May 2014, 10:42:09
Keyboard expert <> friendly, nice, non-emotionally challenged individual.  He's got a lot of keyboard knowledge... quite possibly the "#1 expert" right now.  Doesn't mean he's a great person to have to deal with.  :-)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: tinlong117 on Thu, 22 May 2014, 11:35:00
Oh well, I'm not in the list. :(

P.S. Seriously, I can't believe that Pacifist is in the list and got votes from random people.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: tinlong117 on Thu, 22 May 2014, 11:39:02
Needs more Japanese masters: sandy, mousefan + rzwv
I'm not as familiar with the Chinese ones but: alps.tw
IBM Master: ch_123/daedalus
Some of the classic Geekhackers: chloe, rdjack21 (previous Topre Master)
Topre Master: OO2

Do you still got chloe's pic? I heard webwit that she sent her personal pic all around the forum.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 22 May 2014, 11:39:18
Oh well, I'm not in the list. :(

P.S. Seriously, I can't believe that Pacifist is in the list and got votes from random people.

I think you missed the sarcasm. ;)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: tinlong117 on Thu, 22 May 2014, 11:45:30
Oh well, I'm not in the list. :(

P.S. Seriously, I can't believe that Pacifist is in the list and got votes from random people.

I think you missed the sarcasm. ;)

(http://i.imgur.com/YHNG6vP.jpg)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: agodinhost on Thu, 22 May 2014, 12:02:40
I do agree with Ivan, there is no #1.

My vote goes to 7bit, he did some really cool stuff in the past - when nobody were even thinking about keyboards.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: bazh on Thu, 22 May 2014, 12:07:18
Wow, sprit is in the list
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: noisyturtle on Thu, 22 May 2014, 12:17:48
He's on top of 'things'...
http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2680q5/maybe_geekwhack_shouldnt_have_banned_me/ (http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2680q5/maybe_geekwhack_shouldnt_have_banned_me/)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: domoaligato on Thu, 22 May 2014, 12:24:19
Matt3o and mkawa are missing? This list is a ____________ contest.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: tricheboars on Thu, 22 May 2014, 12:53:04
Matt3o and mkawa are missing? This list is a ____________ contest.

mkawa should def be on the list.

guys reddit is going to have a field day with this.  i dont deny ripster's moments of brilliance but he is also a tremendous troll. i cant tell you how many times i have told him on r/mechanicalkeyboards to stop the geekhack bashing. 
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 22 May 2014, 13:20:50
Well it's clear there are plenty of lurking reddit trolls here.

I don't lurk :|
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Pacifist on Thu, 22 May 2014, 13:21:31
Well it's clear there are plenty of lurking reddit trolls here.

I don't lurk :|

Me neither :-X
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 22 May 2014, 13:24:13
Matt3o and mkawa are missing? This list is a ____________ contest.

mkawa should def be on the list.

guys reddit is going to have a field day with this.  i dont deny ripster's moments of brilliance but he is also a tremendous troll. i cant tell you how many times i have told him on r/mechanicalkeyboards to stop the geekhack bashing.

every time you tell him to stop he bashes harder

unfortunately for him I have it in with the reddit admins

expect change in that subreddit soon.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: iri on Thu, 22 May 2014, 13:28:11
why you even care about this irrelevant subreddit?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: dante on Thu, 22 May 2014, 13:28:19
I CAN'T HEAR YOU LEROY

(http://uproxx.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/crazy-arms.gif?w=650)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 22 May 2014, 13:29:56
SOOOOO MUCH BIAS IN THIS THREAD OMG I CAN'T HANDLE IT!!!

This thread isn't to discuss who's the #1 keyboard expert UNLESS that person is a massive troll/*******/douchebag/****face/racist etc., it's to discuss who is the #1 keyboard expert, period. If this thread title was the former, then all you ripster bashers would have perfectly valid points.

My point being: Ripster is indeed a troll/*******/douchebag/****face/racist etc. But he could ALSO be the #1 keyboard expert on the planet.

I know some people understand this, but for the others, seriously, stop with the biased posts. It's hurting the logical part of my brain...
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 22 May 2014, 13:30:09
why you even care about this irrelevant subreddit?

I was the 6th subscriber

I feel like it's important to me in some way, since I got a majority of my basic knowledge from there.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: paicrai on Thu, 22 May 2014, 13:37:27
oh **** wrong context lol
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 22 May 2014, 13:39:19
I sad that about /r/ripster

not /r/mechanicalkeyboards

c'mon dude
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 22 May 2014, 13:48:31
Did you think CLiB was logical? (http://www.reddit.com/r/Ripster/comments/24yawt/some_geekwhackers_could_use_some_sensitivity/)

(http://i.imgur.com/SXW4TG9.gif)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 22 May 2014, 13:51:23
Did you think CLiB was logical? (http://www.reddit.com/r/Ripster/comments/24yawt/some_geekwhackers_could_use_some_sensitivity/)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/SXW4TG9.gif)


Doesn't mean I'm incapable of being logical, sir. Means I have emotions, as most people do...

I approve of the GIF, tho.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: tricheboars on Thu, 22 May 2014, 13:55:24
why you even care about this irrelevant subreddit?

with 30,000 subscribers it is far from irrelevant.

i should say that i do think ripster is the #1 keyboard expert on the planet. i just dont like his attitude at all.

his keyboard science posts on reddit are often really cool. i really like when he tears things apart. with that said i downvote his comments whenever he talks trash about geekhack. i just dont understand why he continues to bring it up.

you guys must have really pissed him off. 

but my favorite keyboard experts are JD, mkawa, and Ivan. those guys know their **** and are nice. so i would much rather ask them for advice than ripster any day of the week.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: paicrai on Thu, 22 May 2014, 13:56:37
hi i have a dot
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Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Photekq on Thu, 22 May 2014, 13:57:28
Wow, sprit is in the list
Sprit knows tonnes about keyboards, switches and fabrication.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 22 May 2014, 14:05:13
Wow, sprit is in the list
Sprit knows tonnes about keyboards, switches and fabrication.

mhm

his posts on OTD are often very full of useful info on those topics. He's an electrical engineer, I think.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Photekq on Thu, 22 May 2014, 14:10:11
Sprit is only on kbdmania :))
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 22 May 2014, 14:23:51
That's what I meant. My mistake.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: berserkfan on Thu, 22 May 2014, 14:40:02
Missing line:
[ ] None of the above

Dorkvader's not on the list
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: anoxy on Thu, 22 May 2014, 14:46:57
lol at everyone taking this seriously
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Thu, 22 May 2014, 15:04:23
every time you tell him to stop he bashes harder
#Rape
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Novus on Thu, 22 May 2014, 15:07:26
every time you tell him to stop he bashes harder
#Rape
#Rape-awareness
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: microsoft windows on Thu, 22 May 2014, 15:07:32
I am the number one keyboard expert on the planet. And how did you add the poll to this thread by the way?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 22 May 2014, 16:02:58
You have to be in good with the mods to do that...
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: paicrai on Thu, 22 May 2014, 16:07:27
so then it's confirmed we will never have a microsam bimbo microsoft windows troll poll
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Novus on Thu, 22 May 2014, 16:16:03
so then it's confirmed we will never have a microsam bimbo microsoft windows troll poll

and what do you call this thread?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 22 May 2014, 16:26:39
so then it's confirmed we will never have a microsam bimbo microsoft windows troll poll

and what do you call this thread?

Amusing.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Novus on Thu, 22 May 2014, 16:27:34
so then it's confirmed we will never have a microsam bimbo microsoft windows troll poll

and what do you call this thread?

Amusing.

I've underestimated you Mr. Vulcan.
Now I know why you wear glasses and carry a riot shield.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 22 May 2014, 16:46:45
so then it's confirmed we will never have a microsam bimbo microsoft windows troll poll

and what do you call this thread?

Amusing.

I've underestimated you Mr. Vulcan.
Now I know why you wear glasses and carry a riot shield.


Hmm... Vulcans are supposed to be pacifists, so why in the world would one ever need a riot shield?

Oh right, cuz this is GeekHack...
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: paicrai on Thu, 22 May 2014, 17:01:31
so then it's confirmed we will never have a microsam bimbo microsoft windows troll poll

and what do you call this thread?

Amusing.

I've underestimated you Mr. Vulcan.
Now I know why you wear glasses and carry a riot shield.


Hmm... Vulcans are supposed to be pacifists, so why in the world would one ever need a riot shield?

Oh right, cuz this is GeekHack...
HOSTILITY DOESN'T HELP, LOSER






(the irony is part of the joke)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: hashbaz on Thu, 22 May 2014, 17:05:37
To me rip owns the "#1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet" title for all time.  It was in his sig for ... years I think?

That said I voted for HaaTa in this poll.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Novus on Thu, 22 May 2014, 17:14:40
so then it's confirmed we will never have a microsam bimbo microsoft windows troll poll

and what do you call this thread?

Amusing.

I've underestimated you Mr. Vulcan.
Now I know why you wear glasses and carry a riot shield.


Hmm... Vulcans are supposed to be pacifists, so why in the world would one ever need a riot shield?

Oh right, cuz this is GeekHack...

Vulcans are master of passive aggressive and then going full out postal. Also withholding technology.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: osi on Thu, 22 May 2014, 17:19:32
SOOOOO MUCH BIAS IN THIS THREAD OMG I CAN'T HANDLE IT!!!

This thread isn't to discuss who's the #1 keyboard expert UNLESS that person is a massive troll/*******/douchebag/****face/racist etc., it's to discuss who is the #1 keyboard expert, period. If this thread title was the former, then all you ripster bashers would have perfectly valid points.

My point being: Ripster is indeed a troll/*******/douchebag/****face/racist etc. But he could ALSO be the #1 keyboard expert on the planet.

I know some people understand this, but for the others, seriously, stop with the biased posts. It's hurting the logical part of my brain...

The reasoning is understood. Apologies for my previous post. You see, my Vulcan blood line is nill--While I understand and accept logic my feel and intuition trump logic if necessary. This may cost me knowledge or a communication path but I accept the drawback.

Stupid human brain...

My official vote went to Ivan. Very knowledgeable in the keyboard realm as well as other facets in the technology world.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Novus on Thu, 22 May 2014, 18:04:43
Hail Hydra!~
http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2680q5/maybe_geekwhack_shouldnt_have_banned_me/
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: lightsout714 on Thu, 22 May 2014, 20:15:47
We all know JD just wanted to see who would pick him. :D
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 22 May 2014, 20:31:30
Vulcans are master of passive aggressive and then going full out postal. Also withholding technology.

Finally, someone who understands me!
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 22 May 2014, 20:44:41
Dude why the hell is CDTNewAss on that list?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: HPE1000 on Thu, 22 May 2014, 20:47:56
211 guests  :eek:

(http://i.imgur.com/JVqxtaX.png)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Novus on Thu, 22 May 2014, 20:51:02
211 guests  :eek:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/JVqxtaX.png)


Reddit
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: anoxy on Thu, 22 May 2014, 20:55:42
vote 4 pacifist bcuz AP OG PBT m8
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: keymaster on Thu, 22 May 2014, 21:01:24
Please name the victor    (http://i.imgur.com/6CbxaPc.jpg)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Oobly on Fri, 23 May 2014, 02:33:59
Well, in the end I voted for Ivan. In the Cherry world, he has the knows....
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 23 May 2014, 03:22:25
Hmm... Vulcans are supposed to be pacifists, so why in the world would one ever need a riot shield?

Oh right, cuz this is GeekHack...

So that's why he's on the list.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Novus on Fri, 23 May 2014, 03:45:19
Hmm... Vulcans are supposed to be pacifists, so why in the world would one ever need a riot shield?

Oh right, cuz this is GeekHack...

So that's why he's on the list.
Is my tricorder detecting a level 2 jealously?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 23 May 2014, 03:46:47
Hmm... Vulcans are supposed to be pacifists, so why in the world would one ever need a riot shield?

Oh right, cuz this is GeekHack...

So that's why he's on the list.
Is my tricorder detecting a level 2 jealously?

Perhaps.  But it's not my fault that no alien species can be hoffmanmysters, so I'm cool with it.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 23 May 2014, 04:41:11
Asstofist might be the least knowledgeable user on this forum.

thatsthejoke.png
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Findecanor on Fri, 23 May 2014, 07:50:28
Popularity contest ...
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Krogenar on Fri, 23 May 2014, 08:43:15
Meanwhile... Dorkvader creates an army of walking, robotic keyboards in his secret lair...  ^-^
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Fri, 23 May 2014, 08:45:04
Popularity contest ...

Ha, not at all. If it was, Ripster would be in dead last...
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 23 May 2014, 08:57:20
Wonder how many new accounts were created to vote.... ::)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Smasher816 on Fri, 23 May 2014, 13:33:36
Ok good, Haata got added so I can finally vote.

Needs more Japanese masters: sandy, mousefan + rzwv
I'm not as familiar with the Chinese ones but: alps.tw
IBM Master: ch_123/daedalus
Some of the classic Geekhackers: chloe, rdjack21 (previous Topre Master)
Topre Master: OO2

You missed Hasu for his insane firmware/coding skills. And dorkvader for his Honeywell knowledge.

I'm not going to vote because I haven't been here long enough to know about a lot of people on that list. Besides there really can't be a #1, everyone has there area of specialize.

I have to agree with CPT on Hasu - when it comes to the HHKB he knows his ****. Reverse engineering the design to usb a programmable board (ex: teensy), bluetooth mod, creating his own replacement pcb, etc. You also can't forget about his awesome TMK firmware bringing many powerful features to keyboards and converters.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jacobolus on Sat, 24 May 2014, 15:36:03
If “number of keyboards stored in his closet” is a relevant criterion, then HaaTa is a shoe-in.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sat, 24 May 2014, 16:57:52
just read through this now, LOLing at all the joke entries :))

I voted but for Pac but believe Sixty and some of the other DT guys should be in the winning group
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 24 May 2014, 17:37:47
still Ripster
hate on Ripster, but he still knows quite a lot!
As I am not on the list, my vote goes to McRip...
It would have been Ripster, had he not be so cllearly ****ing butthurt about being kicked from GH he cries about it on reddit, like god damn.
lol, of course almost everyone voted for ripster, the only person I even know about.

And the funny part is that he is constantly hating on "geekwhack" every chance he gets over on reddit.
Despite that, most of us can agree he knows his way around a keyboard

I am seeing an inordinate amount of ripster-loving here. Just look through his imgur: of the (small) part that's still about keyboards, there are several articles that appear to be inconsistant, or just plain wrong.

For an example, read his articles on cherry whites.
I will be happy to point out the specifics to anyone via PM.



My vote is for dorkvader -- he didn't make the cut!?

Ex-mod. :(

he still knows his **** about hall effect though.
My vote is for dorkvader -- he didn't make the cut!?

Yeah, DV should have been in the list -- the guy know his stuff.
I love you all!

It's good to see Haata and Daniel Beardsmore on the list: those guys have a lot of general knowledge. Many other experts focus on a part of the keyboard scene, modern keyboards, or one brand or something.

If “number of keyboards stored in his closet” is a relevant criterion, then HaaTa is a shoe-in.

There are people with larger collections, but HaaTa has most of the different kinds of odd and vintage switches that have been made.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: anoxy on Sat, 24 May 2014, 21:16:23
Wonder how many new accounts were created to vote.... ::)

I mean, moderators can see IP addresses can they not? Seems like it would be pretty easy to tell.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: nubbinator on Sat, 24 May 2014, 21:18:08
Wonder how many new accounts were created to vote.... ::)

I mean, moderators can see IP addresses can they not? Seems like it would be pretty easy to tell.

Well, when you have a fanbase like Ripster does, they probably won't all come from the same IP.  There's a reason he's been banned pretty much everywhere he posts.

Of course, we can't all have narcissitic personality disorder (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorder) like he does.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: anoxy on Sat, 24 May 2014, 21:22:52
Ah, I thought we were insinuating that ripster was making new accounts to vote for himself...
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Sun, 25 May 2014, 08:03:18
Wonder how many new accounts were created to vote.... ::)

I mean, moderators can see IP addresses can they not? Seems like it would be pretty easy to tell.

Dynamic IP FTW...
Also helps to bypass bans and download limits.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 25 May 2014, 15:00:45
Okay, I made some changes and reset the votes. Voting begins again. Have fun. :)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 25 May 2014, 15:09:42
I'm still voting for HaaTa.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 25 May 2014, 15:15:02
Reddit flood #2 incoming
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: fohat.digs on Sun, 25 May 2014, 15:19:53
How many accounts does Ripster have here, now, anyway?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 25 May 2014, 15:23:19
How many accounts does Ripster have here, now, anyway?

At least 154, apparently. :D
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Smasher816 on Sun, 25 May 2014, 15:29:48
Of everyone on that list I have not heard of sixty. Anyone mind saying what he does?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Pacifist on Sun, 25 May 2014, 15:30:32
Of everyone on that list I have not heard of sixty. Anyone mind saying what he does?

a korean guy whos pretty educated on boards
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 25 May 2014, 15:31:01
Of everyone on that list I have not heard of sixty. Anyone mind saying what he does?

a korean guy whos pretty educated on boards
What? He's German..

To put it shortly Sixty has a ridiculous collection of original Cherry boards, and other kinds of boards too. He probably knows more about original Cherry boards than anyone else. He used to run a website called keyboardporn where he'd post photos of some of the boards he had collected. Here's a backup album : http://imgur.com/a/M93qm
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sun, 25 May 2014, 15:33:13
Of everyone on that list I have not heard of sixty. Anyone mind saying what he does?

a korean guy whos pretty educated on boards

Sixty is a german DTer, he's in a league of his own above most people on that list :))
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Pacifist on Sun, 25 May 2014, 15:38:05
whoops I always thought he was korean :confused:
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Novus on Sun, 25 May 2014, 15:41:52
Okay, I made some changes and reset the votes. Voting begins again. Have fun. :)

No.
What the ****.
God damn censorship.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: BlueBär on Sun, 25 May 2014, 16:40:18
From that list I would have to say Daniel Beardsmore. He has such a broad knowledge, although maybe less about the more modern stuff. There's some close second places for me, but I vote him because I think he gets underrated.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 25 May 2014, 17:27:26
Okay, I made some changes and reset the votes. Voting begins again. Have fun. :)

No.
What the ****.
God damn censorship.

Censorship would be if forum staff changed the poll for some reason, but I did it myself. So how can it be censorship? :)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Krogenar on Sun, 25 May 2014, 17:30:32
A useful poll might be: "Which GH/DT member has done the most for GH/DT to further keyboard knowledge?"
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Novus on Sun, 25 May 2014, 17:37:25
Okay, I made some changes and reset the votes. Voting begins again. Have fun. :)

No.
What the ****.
God damn censorship.

Censorship would be if forum staff changed the poll for some reason, but I did it myself. So how can it be censorship? :)

Typical Vulcan deflection.
That's a purposely misleading statement.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: ebacho on Sun, 25 May 2014, 17:45:01
I'm still voting for HaaTa.

Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jacobolus on Sun, 25 May 2014, 20:47:59
Of everyone on that list I have not heard of sixty. Anyone mind saying what he does?
To put it shortly Sixty has a ridiculous collection of original Cherry boards, and other kinds of boards too. He probably knows more about original Cherry boards than anyone else. He used to run a website called keyboardporn where he'd post photos of some of the boards he had collected. Here's a backup album : http://imgur.com/a/M93qm

This is awesome:
(http://i.imgur.com/OzbVA4A.jpg)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: kmiller8 on Sun, 25 May 2014, 21:13:13
Why am I not on this list?

I own at least 3 or 4 keyboard with MX switches, I'm the cherry expert.

Heck I even have an alps, topre, and buckling spring board. I'm obviously the most well-rounded candidate for this poll.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: kmiller8 on Sun, 25 May 2014, 21:20:15
Also, Soarer is the only true keyboard expert. Everyone else on this list is just a specialist in either MX or BS, Soarer covers both and then some with his knowledge...
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Mon, 26 May 2014, 00:08:26
Okay, I made some changes and reset the votes. Voting begins again. Have fun. :)

As I'm still not on the list, I vote for president McRipster again...

(http://soulhunters-crappy-website.com/misc/Ripster.jpg)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: iri on Mon, 26 May 2014, 03:46:36
sixty has steel fingers by the way.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 26 May 2014, 03:50:29
[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: bazh on Mon, 26 May 2014, 04:40:08
From that list I would have to say Daniel Beardsmore. He has such a broad knowledge, although maybe less about the more modern stuff. There's some close second places for me, but I vote him because I think he gets underrated.
same this

but is it me or just the result for new poll is not shown yet ?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: madhias on Mon, 26 May 2014, 05:02:30
It's not shown yet, maybe to make it more exciting - or getting another result!
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Mandolin on Mon, 26 May 2014, 05:13:08
 :cool:
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Zombly on Mon, 26 May 2014, 08:50:58
I have a feeling Ripster will win yet again
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: foxer on Mon, 26 May 2014, 17:17:33
I hate to sound like a ****, but I just have a slight hate for Ripster. The whole arrogance thing and the keyboard science **** grates me. So even if I thought he knew the most, I still wouldn't vote for him.

However, I believe JD or Ivan know the most.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jacobolus on Mon, 26 May 2014, 21:14:34
This is awesome:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/OzbVA4A.jpg)


Well, we know Ripster is reading this thread, anyway. After I posted this, he made it into 5 different Reddit submissions:
http://www.reddit.com/user/ripster55/submitted/
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 26 May 2014, 21:20:51

This is awesome:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/OzbVA4A.jpg)


Well, we know Ripster is reading this thread, anyway. After I posted this, he made it into 5 different Reddit submissions:
http://www.reddit.com/user/ripster55/submitted/

Where do you think he finds all his quality content?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: Zeal on Mon, 26 May 2014, 21:26:37

This is awesome:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/OzbVA4A.jpg)


Well, we know Ripster is reading this thread, anyway. After I posted this, he made it into 5 different Reddit submissions:
http://www.reddit.com/user/ripster55/submitted/

Where do you think he finds all his quality content?

huehuehue
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: anoxy on Mon, 26 May 2014, 21:39:14
Why would you even want to be the #1 keyboard expert on the planet
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: epzy on Mon, 26 May 2014, 21:39:57
Why would you even want to be the #1 keyboard expert on the planet

What? Nothing wrong with being #1.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: anoxy on Mon, 26 May 2014, 21:52:39
Why would you even want to be the #1 keyboard expert on the planet

What? Nothing wrong with being #1.
(http://i.imgur.com/Agci8.gif)
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: avtar on Mon, 26 May 2014, 22:11:44
whoops I always thought he was korean :confused:

I'm wondering if after this another poll could be conducted. Something along the lines of:

1. I wonder if Pacifist will finally stop pretending like he enjoys being on this site and leaves GH forever.

Or

2. He continues to be disingenuous by posting here and talking BS elsewhere (http://www.reddit.com/r/Ripster/comments/26gtl0/whackers_edit_poll_so_people_cant_see_that/).
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: BlueBär on Tue, 27 May 2014, 00:48:20
 Duh, the latter, how else could he make money from us with his "group buys" and caps. No need for a poll.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: dustinhxc on Tue, 27 May 2014, 00:51:23
whoops I always thought he was korean :confused:

I'm wondering if after this another poll could be conducted. Something along the lines of:

1. I wonder if Pacifist will finally stop pretending like he enjoys being on this site and leaves GH forever.

Or

2. He continues to be disingenuous by posting here and talking BS elsewhere (http://www.reddit.com/r/Ripster/comments/26gtl0/whackers_edit_poll_so_people_cant_see_that/).

How is he not banned yet?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: paicrai on Tue, 27 May 2014, 06:18:53
whoops I always thought he was korean :confused:
talking BS elsewhere (http://www.reddit.com/r/Ripster/comments/26gtl0/whackers_edit_poll_so_people_cant_see_that/).
wow that's one angry sperglord, the "probablypissed" guy
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 27 May 2014, 06:28:57
whoops I always thought he was korean ???

I'm wondering if after this another poll could be conducted. Something along the lines of:

1. I wonder if Pacifist will finally stop pretending like he enjoys being on this site and leaves GH forever.

Or

2. He continues to be disingenuous by posting here and talking BS elsewhere (http://www.reddit.com/r/Ripster/comments/26gtl0/whackers_edit_poll_so_people_cant_see_that/).

for those that don't follow links

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: iri on Tue, 27 May 2014, 06:37:18
the **** is this?
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: avtar on Tue, 27 May 2014, 08:16:18
whoops I always thought he was korean :confused:

I'm wondering if after this another poll could be conducted. Something along the lines of:

1. I wonder if Pacifist will finally stop pretending like he enjoys being on this site and leaves GH forever.

Or

2. He continues to be disingenuous by posting here and talking BS elsewhere (http://www.reddit.com/r/Ripster/comments/26gtl0/whackers_edit_poll_so_people_cant_see_that/).

How is he not banned yet?

That would be convenient for him since he seems have a subreddit dedicated for sharing his thoughts about that http://www.reddit.com/r/BannedFromGeekWhack/ Looks like it has a lot of quality content.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: lightsout714 on Wed, 28 May 2014, 00:43:15
Heres another good one.
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Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 28 May 2014, 00:57:46
Pacifist is a teenager with a **** ton of maturing and growing up to do, hopefully soon, but now we're just picking on him.  I think we all can remember just wanting to fit in when we were his age.  Unfortunately, he picked a role model like Ripster and is seeking his approval.  And he's muted right now and can't defend himself (or go on the offensive), so why not wait until he can respond.  Even if the arguments would be lame and poor ones, he could at least make them. 

Not trying to defend him since I think he brought a lot of it on himself and I have my own issues with him, but we can at least act mature until he's unmuted.

In the meantime, we can always say good things about those mature teenagers on here.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jacobolus on Wed, 28 May 2014, 01:11:05
Pacifist is a teenager with a **** ton of maturing and growing up to do, hopefully soon, but now we're just picking on him.  I think we all can remember just wanting to fit in when we were his age.

I was going to say. I noticed Pacifist picked like 3 fights on 3 different threads in a day a few weeks ago, and I was going to send him a PM calling him out... then I realized that he’s 16. I’m sure he’ll get over it in a few years.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: bazh on Wed, 28 May 2014, 02:29:24
then I realized that he’s 16

and I thought I was kind of young on this site...
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: paicrai on Wed, 28 May 2014, 02:30:44
lol you guys
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: BlueBär on Wed, 28 May 2014, 02:39:03
In the meantime, we can always say good things about those mature teenagers on here.

You mean like rarar?

Seriously though, if you're trying to fit in you shouldn't try to pick fights with everyone.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: tricheboars on Wed, 28 May 2014, 09:05:33
i knew nothing good would come from this thread. this is poison. this thread should be closed.  it is flame-bait and lowers us as a community one peg on my respect-o-meter. 
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: tgujay on Wed, 28 May 2014, 09:06:35
Pacifist is a teenager with a **** ton of maturing and growing up to do, hopefully soon, but now we're just picking on him.  I think we all can remember just wanting to fit in when we were his age.  Unfortunately, he picked a role model like Ripster and is seeking his approval.  And he's muted right now and can't defend himself (or go on the offensive), so why not wait until he can respond.  Even if the arguments would be lame and poor ones, he could at least make them. 

Not trying to defend him since I think he brought a lot of it on himself and I have my own issues with him, but we can at least act mature until he's unmuted.

In the meantime, we can always say good things about those mature teenagers on here.

TacticalStache is a teenager too...
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 28 May 2014, 09:10:56
i knew nothing good would come from this thread. this is poison. this thread should be closed.  it is flame-bait and lowers us as a community one peg on my respect-o-meter. 

A number of people have already said pretty much the same thing. There is no number one expert. Sorry if I offend anyone on the list, but if anything, I'd imagine the people on the list should agree that they're not the number one experts, especially being that they know what knowledge they have and don't. I'm surprised to see that anyone who is on the list hasn't really stepped forward to denounce their claim to this.
Title: Re: Who is the *current* #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet?
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 28 May 2014, 09:35:05
Sorry I offended everyone with my attempt at humor. I'll close and lock this down now, then.