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Wow, okay… so many people have been bros, I don’t know where to start:
HoffmanMyster
At the time of this writing, you had an eyepatch. Thank you! I nominate you!
rmendis
In the year 2037, you just finished writing an e-book about artisan keycaps to moderate praise. Thank you! I nominate you!
iMav
At the time of this writing, you’re out there spending your sweet, sweet, Geekhack money. Thank you! I nominate you!
Taylor Swift
You’re an authentic soul and I love your music. Thank you! I nominate you!
Michael
At the time of this writing, you were a member of Brocaps, which is a business, not a person. Thank you! I nominate you!
McDonald’s Breakfast
I’m sorry that I tell other people I don’t love you. I truly do. Thank you! I nominate you!
Zearoh
At the time of this writing, you used to live in FL. It’s not notable or anything, I just thought I’d share. Thank you! I nominate you!
Electro-Capacitive Keyboards
I don’t have to solder you and you feel nice. Thank you! I nominate you!
Mother Nature
You’re crazy sometimes you ol’ so-and-so. Thank you! I nominate you!
My nomination is Aspen, but I'm going to shout out some folks who are also super deserving. All bros, regardless of gender. And this isn't nearly everyone that deserves a shoutout.
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MaxfLIVE - helped me with TGR keyboard trades to make sure I didn't get jipped. Is super helpful on and off stream with tuning boards and sharing community history.
BadChad - educates me on what is involved in artisan making to really appreciate them, while also trying his darndest at being a new dad.
Nathan Kim - sold me my first keyset on mechmarket while also giving me insight on what is worth buying and how to set up a keyboard. Helps me and other countless noobs.
Tephy - always goes out of his way to help me develop my understanding of artisans. Made me a T-Stock Schrodinger that I'll cherish forever. Put me on to really good artisans and fantasy novels.
Liam - not just a savant resin-writer, he is just always positive and trying to better his craft and make the community a really happy place. Luscious locks.
Dalsu - the most enthusiastic person in the community I've ever interacted with. He goes hard to help anyone he considers a friend.
Ono - another artisan maker who appreciates everyone and keeps people's spirits up. Organizes meetups and giveaways and is a great friend.
Marcia - super friendly and helpful on and off stream. Cute cap connoisseur who helps normies and non-normies alike.
Shiny - another great enthusiast who goes out of his way to help people people and entertain while falling asleep on stream
3TonJack - the fastest guy I've ever seen in the community. 0-100 in a couple months and shares a ton ;)
JapaneseHorrorWriter - I've nominated Shin for other awards like this, and he is super deserving. So many makers can attribute success to his backing and input and enthusiasm. Amazing friend.
Foxmancore - Fox got me deeeep into artisans with what he shared with me when I started. Super nice and impeccable taste. Like Shin, he stays out of the spotlight but is another solid friend
YuriOrlov - another great friend who goes hard for what he likes but at the same time shares so other people can enjoy. Will someday educate me on watches ;)
RMendis - Rich is a staple in the community who everyone knows and appreciates because he's genuine. Genuine and friendly--what more could you ask?
LightningXI - Diego "Rantas" Lightning McQueen shares knowledge about community history and also about pretty much every cool thing in existence on earth. Love this guy.
Dugi - has the exact same taste in artisans as me, so I'd expect to be an arch-rival villain type, but is actually an amazing person, so I guess I'm actually the bad guy...dagnabit
ShuangMuLin - genuinely enthusiastic about so much and just infectious with it. Claims to not be great at English but is amazing at it.
Michael (Bro) - has made me actually LOL more than probably anyone else in the community.
BunnyLake - the kind of guy who likes to lift other people up and moves heaven and earth for his friends.
Fracno - super patient and helpful and funny and entertaining. His stream is gonna blow up when people realize what they're missing.
yeffy, bk, dustin, doedoe,jae..still working on these. got a combative patient. will edit later.
There are so many more that I haven't listed only because I'm writing this at work and don't have time to write more.
Aspen has reached out to me with advice before I even knew that I needed it. And boy, did I need it. He does this for me and for SO many people. Any time Aspen's name comes up in chat in any form, all you see is "that's a good dude," "standup lad," "gotta love that guy," "he's an angel," and so on.
I hope he's got big plans in the community or someone has big plans that involve Aspen because if there's anyone in the community that is universally liked and respected, it's this guy.