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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: riotonthebay on Mon, 05 May 2014, 12:35:36

Title: [Giveaway - on hold] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 05 May 2014, 12:35:36
(http://i.imgur.com/DjpOyrM.jpg)

Up for grabs:
More
Magmar
(http://i.imgur.com/WABAQxX.jpg)

Army Man Green (Topre)
(http://i.imgur.com/vDvsLPt.jpg)

Lit Jawless (MX)
(http://i.imgur.com/67uYLSi.jpg)

Time for some more free stuff! BunnyLake, Bro Caps, myself, and others will be giving away some bros as well as other cool prizes. The catch: you cannot enter yourself, only others. Our goal is to reward people who do nice things and help others just for the sake of it, not just to get free stuff ;).

Specifics and Rules of Engagement:

- You may only enter others. You may not enter yourself. An entry consists of an explicit nomination ("I nominate BunnyLake as a Supreme BunnyBro.") and a story about something kind that person has done for you or the community.

- Please, enter only one person per post. You may enter multiple people (and the same person may be entered multiple times by different people), but it will be easier to keep track of entries if there is only one entry per post.

- Entries will be chosen at the discretion of myself and Bunny.

- Many Bros will be handed out. We'll cover shipping worldwide.

- There is no set end date/time for the giveaway. It will end when all of the Bros have been handed out or when entries stop coming in.

Have fun, and thanks for being good people!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 05 May 2014, 12:37:06
Supreme Bros:

ApocalypseMaow (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57893.msg1319742#msg1319742)
Glissant (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57893.msg1327234#msg1327234)
infiniti (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57893.msg1328475#msg1328475)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: dustinhxc on Mon, 05 May 2014, 12:40:55
Man.. I wanted to list about 15 names so sorry if I didn't guys... I love a ton of people here.. ;/ I even had about 8 typed out too.. This is a great contest by the way!

I nominate HipsterPunks for being a HorrorfanaticBro, he is a great dude and has chatted with me about many things in life including art, horror, keyboards you name it. He has been a great Bro to me.
I nominate TheBinary for being a GreatStoryBro, dude always has a great story to tell. Have spoke with him many times about life and keyboard related stuff too. has been an awesome Bro to me.

 :cool:

Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 05 May 2014, 12:43:15
I nominate epzy. He's been a bro all throughout my brolessness and kept me busy while waiting for the toxic GB to start.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 05 May 2014, 12:50:49
I nominate mashby as a supreme mashbro.

Mashby's always given me the time of day, quick to help with ANYTHING, even real life stuff. Mashby's an all around good guy.

To be specific, if he doesn't know an answer he will help you find it, he sells things for fair prices, is a great communicator, he even offered me his cell number in case I had any troubles when I told him I was traveling through his area one time.

And I think everyone can agree he did a smashing job shipping for commando.

I'm just sad he doesn't have time to me a moderator anymore.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 05 May 2014, 12:53:58
I nominate jdcarpe as a supreme jdbro.

JD's another member who has always been extremely helpful providing me with tons of help, including but not limited to, plate drawings, firmware help, soldering help both tips and in real life. JD has always been fair with pricing and has helped me out of a few tight spots and when he couldn't figure things out he always compensated and made sure I was taken care of.

I might not always agree with JD but he's usually always right and I also wish he was a moderator.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: BunnyLake on Mon, 05 May 2014, 12:55:23
I nominate mashby as a supreme mashbro.

Mashby's always given me the time of day, quick to help with ANYTHING, even real life stuff. Mashby's an all around good guy.

To be specific, if he doesn't know an answer he will help you find it, he sells things for fair prices, is a great communicator, he even offered me his cell number in case I had any troubles when I told him I was traveling through his area one time.

And I think everyone can agree he did a smashing job shipping for commando.

I'm just sad he doesn't have time to me a moderator anymore.

I nominate jdcarpe as a supreme jdbro.

JD's another member who has always been extremely helpful providing me with tons of help, including but not limited to, plate drawings, firmware help, soldering help both tips and in real life. JD has always been fair with pricing and has helped me out of a few tight spots and when he couldn't figure things out he always compensated and made sure I was taken care of.

I might not always agree with JD but he's usually always right and I also wish he was a moderator.

these 2 people are always my nominations for anything good haha

both gods among men
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 05 May 2014, 12:56:56
One more for now, I nominate thechemist as a chemistbro.

What can I was about this guy, not to let the cat out of the bag but dude can flat solder and program a board. I had a board that was thought to be dead and he resurrected it in record time for a paltry wage. I don't always like bragging on people because then they get too much work and get burnt out but this guy is awesome. :D

I think he does more behind the scenes stuff but he helped me out greatly in a pinch.

Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Frenir on Mon, 05 May 2014, 12:57:42
T_T that OOC Orange Topre
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: pexon on Mon, 05 May 2014, 12:57:57
I'll also throw in a vote for Ray and JD, top, top guys  :thumb:
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: dustinhxc on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:01:10
I nominate jdcarpe as a supreme jdbro.

JD's another member who has always been extremely helpful providing me with tons of help, including but not limited to, plate drawings, firmware help, soldering help both tips and in real life. JD has always been fair with pricing and has helped me out of a few tight spots and when he couldn't figure things out he always compensated and made sure I was taken care of.

I might not always agree with JD but he's usually always right and I also wish he was a moderator.

jd is the absolute coolest.  :cool:
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: digi on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:04:12
I nominate Photoelectric as a Supreme BunnyBro.

Photo has been more than helpful by answering a bunch of my annoying questions regarding a particular keyboard build.  I really appreciate Photo among many other GH members and hope Photo can grab a nice Bro Cap for being so cool.

Also, thanks to you guys doing this giveaway!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:04:29
There are other I would nominate but they aren't into brobots :D
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: epzy on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:08:43
I brominate jdcarpe, Photekq, Dorkvader & tjcaustin - all four have helped me out with different things and have proven to be valueable members of this community and thus deserves some goodies.

- jdcarpe is helping me out with my custom 60%. He's designing and getting the custom plate made and also he's going to take care of the assembly of the keyboard.

- Dorkvader gave me an awesome 'sample box' of American candy when he proxied a headset for me! Even paid for it as well, isn't that nice?

- Photekq helped me get a Poker 2 and installed LEDs free of charge. I remember tearing up when he said he'd do it for free; I wasn't used to such kindness.

- tjcaustin was very helpful when I came to him with some questions about headphones/microphones, oh and he's also giving me a freebie cable for my microphone which will match my headphone cable.

<3

Sorry, didn't see the one nominee per post rule. :3
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: JPG on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:09:30
I nominate IcanIvanovich as the SupremeGbBro,


He's not the only one, but he is one of the very few that has been running some very smooth group buys. I never ran a GB myself, but it seems like a LOT of job and it's probably much worse than that from all the comments about the pain it can be. So in the name of all of those that benefits from your group buys, I say thank you!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: BunnyLake on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:09:30
make with the stories guys, sell it for your nominees
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:10:00
I nominate riotonthebay.

I don't care if you're doing the giveaway, you're my teacher into the madness that is coding and I've enjoyed learning from you. Plus you never laughed at me when I asked silly questions about Markdown, bbcode, or HTML. And I enjoy the fact that we can talk about a variety of keyboard topics since you're into Alps, BS, Clacks, Brobots, etc etc.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:10:03
I nominate Photoelectric as a Supreme BunnyBro.

Photo has been more than helpful by answering a bunch of my annoying questions regarding a particular keyboard build.  I really appreciate Photo among many other GH members and hope Photo can grab a nice Bro Cap for being so cool.

Also, thanks to you guys doing this giveaway!

Actually, I also want to nominate Photoelectric. As well as being my first purchase from GH, Photo has also dealt with my annoying questions, and held many great conversations with me since I joined. I can honestly say, I wouldn't have my Race 2 without him.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:11:12
riotonthebay

I don't care if you're doing the giveaway, you're my teacher into the madness that is coding and I've enjoyed learning from you. Plus you never laughed at me when I asked silly questions about Markdown, bbcode, or HTML. And I enjoy the fact that we can talk about a variety of keyboard topics since you're into Alps, BS, Clacks, Brobots, etc etc.

<3
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: JPG on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:11:54
I also nominate MOZ as SuperTryingHardVeryUnlyckyBro.


He has invested a lot of time for many people. He has made a few very nice things. He also had quite a bad luck. So a Bro would be nice to cheer this Bro!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:12:47
I nominate Photoelectric.

Photoelectric has been helping me out with some computer hardware questions I've had as well as camera questions. I've really enjoyed learning about photography. I enjoy our conversations comparing our thoughts on keyswitches and the perpetual back and forth about Jailhouse Blues. But it's ok since we like the same colorways in keycaps :D.

Also, the pictures we share of our pets always makes my day. Thin hamsters (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57199.msg1311983#msg1311983) are adorable.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: BunnyLake on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:13:21
i cant nominate for my bots

but im gonna throw a nomination out for riot to consider

i pledge the mighty glissbro and his lovely ladyfriend

i have a tremendous amount of respect for that man, he is always polite kind and helpful

he has participated and been supportive of a ton of things i have done in the past, and his wife has written me a lovely letter

he has done a ton of giveaways and been a stand out member of this community and someone i have looked up to since i joined
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:18:44
I nominate Photoelectric as a Supreme BunnyBro.

Photo has been more than helpful by answering a bunch of my annoying questions regarding a particular keyboard build.  I really appreciate Photo among many other GH members and hope Photo can grab a nice Bro Cap for being so cool.

Also, thanks to you guys doing this giveaway!

Actually, I also want to nominate Photoelectric. As well as being my first purchase from GH, Photo has also dealt with my annoying questions, and held many great conversations with me since I joined. I can honestly say, I wouldn't have my Race 2 without him.

Photo is a gurl... :p

But yes photoelectric has always been extremely helpful and a great person in all the dealings we have shared in and as a moderator has always responded even if I was not so nice!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:19:06
I nominate HipsterPunks.

He's my HxC bro. We spend more time talking about hardcore music, shows we've been to, and new tunes than anything keyboard related. But to me, that's what this site is all about, connecting with people who are crazy to navigate the keyboarding community. I'm going to NJ and we're throwing down at a show, I don't care how old you think you are man, age is in your head (He's perpetually telling me how old he is). I'll show you my 2 step  ;)



<3

 :-*   :-*   :-*

Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:23:46
I nominate mmb for being the magic meatbro for making these caps, he deserves to have them back
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: bueller on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:27:02
I nominate Kayliss, he doesn't post a lot but he's always around and he's been very kind to me over the year I've been here. Sent me packages of goodies at no cost multiple times, top bloke.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:31:16
I nominate tjcaustin.

I'm currently listening to some custom IEMs that he so graciously gifted me for Christmas after getting me into audiophile gear. I remember a conversation we had where we talked about them and he said that one of the best part of being into a hobby is being able to share it with a friend. I'm very grateful for the gift and for the hours we spend talking about audiophile stuff, modding keyboards, and playing Civ5/Diablo III.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: snoopy on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:35:59
I nominate TheBinary, cause he's a very nice guy. He helps me a lot with buying/proxying stuff from the US. Without him, my clack collection wouldn't be the same.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 05 May 2014, 13:36:50
I nominate jdcarpe.

jdcarpe wrote this awesome writeup/review (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=54745.msg1226674#msg1226674) on his love for Buckling Spring. Because he kept referring to his age in that post, I kept calling him Grandpa. And he just took it in stride and laughed.

I like that story because I think that embodies jdcarpe: he's a super friendly and kind guy who could've gotten mad at calling him old but laughed with me instead. He sold me one of my Alps grails, he's always been there when I had a question, he's offered to front money for me when i wanted to buy something, and he's been helpful as a part of the Wiki team :D.

<3 Grandpa JD
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Tym on Mon, 05 May 2014, 14:16:55
I would like to nominate Photeqk, mainly because he lives in Wales and therefore doesn't have much going for him.

But also because of the pure amount of knowledge he imparts to help the community, could easily be quantified as a metric ****-tonne. He's been nice and helpful to me too, as well as a lot of help for people asking for price checks.

Spam of course gets a recommendation, although people get annoyed with the amount of his posts, I don't know why; they're either adding to the conversation or funny (which is more than a lot of people).

Elrick and Rowdy are also great guys from down-under, but I've just started list people I like :3 (Which includes alot more people don't worry :)))
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Mon, 05 May 2014, 14:19:34
I would like to nominate both Dorkvader, and JDCarpe.  Both of these guys were super kind enough to help me with questions I had not too long ago.  Both of them really took the time to make their answers as specific as possible so It would be very understandable.  It's little things like this that really make coming to this forum so enjoyable for me, knowing there's people out there always willing to help someone who doesn't know as much about the keyboard game.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Folio on Mon, 05 May 2014, 14:31:48
I nominate CPTBadAss.

I'm not as involved as I'd like to be on this forum, but from what I've experienced so far, CPTBA has always been a huge help whenever I needed it. He was the first person I talked to on GH. He helped me figure out my tolerances for keyboard weights and he always answered any questions I had. Never ignored me or got annoyed (hopefully :) ). One day, I thought I got banned and started freaking out (VPN issue), but CPT was there as always to help me calm my ass down and get through it. Then we chatted about random keyboard stuff and it was a really friend moment :) . Glad he's here.

This giveaway is really awesome! Recognize the people who keep GH the awesome place it is.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Photekq on Mon, 05 May 2014, 14:36:25
I would like to nominate Photeqk, mainly because he lives in Wales and therefore doesn't have much going for him.
Hahahah! I got a good chuckle from that one. Cheers Tym!

I nominate tinlong.

He's done a lot for DT and GH. He's provided things that people otherwise wouldn't have been able to get - Kishsavers, 3000HKNNO, etc.

He also knows a huge amount about all kinds of keyboards, and is able to chime in on price checks/questions when others simply can't.

He has also helped me a lot personally. I've learned a lot about Cherry from him, and just yesterday he helped me to fill a void in my Cherry collection that I never thought I would be able to fill - G80-XXXXHAD ;) ;)

Above all though.. He's just a really great guy :-*

Also, +1 for jdcarpe, mashby, cpt and spamray.

I would also nominate bunny, but he's running this. I don't think I need to explain why I'd nominate him.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 05 May 2014, 14:39:26
Nom Nom Nominating MKawa - he is the glue (and the lubricant) of this place and has an answer to literally any question you can fathom.

Keep up the good work bro
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 05 May 2014, 14:51:33
Wow, thanks so much for all the love guys! :-*

I have a couple bro-minations, but I'm not going to nominate people who have already been nominated...

1. komar007: without him, the GH60 would not be a thing. He has given his time and energy to the project, and has even shared with us via his blog page how to design a keyboard matrix, and a bit of a tutorial for learning KiCAD. komar could have done his own thing, and kept it to himself, but he worked with the community project to make it happen. He also made the generous decision to make the design open source, so that others can benefit from his design, as well.

2. regack: regack has helped the community and me so much with PCB designs, without any thought of compensation. regack not only designed the JD40 and SmallFry 40% keyboard PCBs, but has designed the PCBs for the GHpad as well (actually a few variants). regack is always there to give advice with our community projects, and to help them come to fruition.

+1's: Bunnylake, Riotonthebay, mashby, Thechemist, Photoelectric, photekq, dorkvader, tjcaustin, CPTBadAss, Glissant
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Zombly on Mon, 05 May 2014, 14:57:42
I nominate Sifo, as a CanadianBro, since I've joined this site he's helped me with knowledge, and learning more about keyboards and finding my special keyboard, anyone deserves more Bro's it's this Bro.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 05 May 2014, 15:23:52
I nominate Sifo, as a CanadianBro, since I've joined this site he's helped me with knowledge, and learning more about keyboards and finding my special keyboard, anyone deserves more Bro's it's this Bro.

lol no one should nominate me I am trash on this site. But thank you ^_^ I do what I can for Canadians
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: tjcaustin on Mon, 05 May 2014, 15:51:14
If no one else nominates CptBadAss, they're dead to me.

He'll bro you out of a bro-jam quicker than a bro will chug a beer.

Seriously <4
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: sleepy916 on Mon, 05 May 2014, 15:52:18
I nominate Tinlong: Without him there would be no Kishsavers for more than just the couple that had them before. He finds those hidden gems that would be otherwise lost forever on Taobao.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: atlas3686 on Mon, 05 May 2014, 15:53:31
I would like to nominate Belfong mostly for being around to chat when I'm around (although on an upside down schedule) and for being an awesome member of the community.  :thumb:

I didn't want to nominate anyone who had already been nominated but a shout out for CPTBadAss and Glissant  :p
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 05 May 2014, 15:54:33
I nominate CPTbadass because he's a diabro3

Oh, I almost forgot. I also nominate dorkvader for teaching me more about Hall Effect, IBM, and highly painted surfaces than I ever could have imagined.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Binge on Mon, 05 May 2014, 15:54:45
I nominate IvanIvanovich because this CherryBro made GMK really happen here.  Without GMK keycaps brought to GH by Ivan's efforts I reckon I'd be in the middle of a den of space wolves, surrounded by killer bees, fending off their radioactive stingers, all the while trying to remain collected as the space wolf den is being filled with psychotropic gasses that force victims to continually experience this,

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5xmdlYYI7SI/UpYZR3vbpmI/AAAAAAAAyKw/QIUggYlx9mU/s1600/BLOG+GOSSIP+beyonce.jpg)

thank you Ivan.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 05 May 2014, 15:55:06
CPTBadAss is so new just give it to him already
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: eth0s on Mon, 05 May 2014, 16:05:22
I nominate demik, because he's a bro that keeps it real.  I think he's on a time-out right now.  But that shouldn't matter.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Candyflip on Mon, 05 May 2014, 16:08:35
I nominate CPTBadAss, Photekq and Snoopy no particular reason I just like these guys  ^-^
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: tricheboars on Mon, 05 May 2014, 16:14:03
i nom nom nominate CPTBadAss. 
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: BunnyLake on Mon, 05 May 2014, 16:15:15
"and a story about something kind that person has done for you or the community."
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 05 May 2014, 16:21:17
"and a story about something kind that person has done for you or the community."

Give us dem stories!!!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Novus on Mon, 05 May 2014, 16:39:26
Once upon a thread, there was this guy called SpAmRaY that read the first post, included a story and separated his nominations.
Therefore I'd like to nominate him.

Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: billnye on Mon, 05 May 2014, 16:45:25
I would like to nominate my buddy epzy!

He has been super helpful to me and has been a true bro. Also, we like the same music and have been able to talk about that.

Epzy is overall a super cool dude, and I enjoy talking to him a lot. Plus, he has a super kind face.

P.S. epzy you are bread.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 05 May 2014, 17:04:11
I nominate Hipsterpunk for being a ballercapbro. Outside of the whole "I give you money" thing, he's always a super nice guy and doesn't hesitate to surprise you with goodies :D
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Glissant on Mon, 05 May 2014, 17:44:31
I don't like to prattle on, so writing stories isn't my strong suit, but I would still like to nominate a couple of people if that's alright.

I nominate tjcaustin for being one of many bros that have been there for the community and me both.
He's a great person with lots of heart that deserves all the praise he can get.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Glissant on Mon, 05 May 2014, 17:51:24
I would also like to nominate Bro Caps for contributing to the madness of Geekhack in a major way.
Being a creator must take a lot of time, and if you add a kid and a woman into that mix it's almost incredible that he has the time to be a friend to a person that he has never even met.
I appreciate Bro Caps a whole lot for being there when I need a laugh.
Thanks, bro!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 05 May 2014, 17:53:38
I would also like to nominate Bro Caps for contributing to the madness of Geekhack in a major way.
Being a creator must take a lot of time, and if you add a kid and a woman into that mix it's almost incredible that he has the time to be a friend to a person that he has never even met.
I appreciate Bro Caps a whole lot for being there when I need a laugh.
Thanks, bro!

That makes 2 for Bro Caps. LET HIM WIN
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Michael on Mon, 05 May 2014, 18:26:32
I support this Bros 4 Bros. And would like to contribute to the cause...


(http://i.imgur.com/WABAQxX.jpg)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: epzy on Mon, 05 May 2014, 18:29:57
O.M.G.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Permeability on Mon, 05 May 2014, 18:30:22
just wet myself..
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Vibex on Mon, 05 May 2014, 18:30:46
dustinhxc
binge
nubbinator
hipsterpunk
tarzan
dodgy
and that's just the people I can quickly come up with.of the top of my head. ;D
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Photekq on Mon, 05 May 2014, 18:36:15
I support this Bros 4 Bros. And would like to contribute to the cause...


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/WABAQxX.jpg)

OH GOD THAT'S BEAUTIFUL
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Glissant on Mon, 05 May 2014, 18:37:07
BunnyLake is my third nominee, and this time it's a nomination for a person that has been an extremely giving person to the community and the people in it.
He has shown that even when times are hard you don't forget to be a good person to other people.
Bunny has contributed in many ways, so I would suggest you take a minute to get to know him when you can. I am hoping to get to know Bunny more and more as time goes by.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: dustinhxc on Mon, 05 May 2014, 18:39:58
dustinxhc
binge
nubbinator
hipsterpunk
tarzan
dodgy
and that's just the people I can quickly come up with.of the top of my head. ;D

Awe thanks Bro! :)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: mashby on Mon, 05 May 2014, 18:42:51
I am completely blown away by all the "bromance". You guys are just too much. Thank you.

I'm going to nominate CPTBadAss because of all his hard work with the Simple Questions thread. Never in a million years would I have undertaken such a monumental thread and yet he did and continues to help bros -- newbies and veterans alike -- everyday. He is, in my opinion, the poster bro for geekhack bros.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Binge on Mon, 05 May 2014, 18:50:41
dustinxhc
binge
nubbinator
hipsterpunk
tarzan
dodgy
and that's just the people I can quickly come up with.of the top of my head. ;D

STORY PLZ
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Permeability on Mon, 05 May 2014, 18:51:12
I nominate tjcaustin.

I recently made a order to MiMiC cables, and tj sent me the wrong color by accident. He said he get the color I wanted from his distributor, and send me a new one. I forgot about it and never responded, but today a new cable with the right color showed up in my mail. It was awesome that he remembered, and I am grateful for his service.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Photekq on Mon, 05 May 2014, 18:52:11
I also want to nominate nubbinator.

He's truly community-driven.  1 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45596.msg954306#msg954306) 2 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49199.msg1061527#msg1061527) 3 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=53344.msg1190475#msg1190475)

He creates some SERIOUSLY awesome stuff. 1 (http://i.imgur.com/4cBUEbz.jpg) 2 (http://i.imgur.com/XIgU0xn.jpg)

Oh, he also makes guides on how you can make stuff like this yourself. 1 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44924.0) 2 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41371.msg826550#msg826550)

Above all though.. he's an incredibly nice guy. He's always willing to help anyone in any way he can.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Vibex on Mon, 05 May 2014, 19:01:18
dustinxhc
binge
nubbinator
hipsterpunk
tarzan
dodgy
and that's just the people I can quickly come up with.of the top of my head. ;D

Awe thanks Bro! :)
;D

dustinxhc
binge
nubbinator
hipsterpunk
tarzan
dodgy
and that's just the people I can quickly come up with.of the top of my head. ;D

STORY PLZ

I'll post some of them when I pet home. I hate typing on phones!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 05 May 2014, 19:04:28
Once upon a thread, there was this guy called SpAmRaY that read the first post, included a story and separated his nominations.
Therefore I'd like to nominate him.

Well the rules said one entry per post :D
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 05 May 2014, 19:09:24
I've got a few nominations.  Some have already been nominated, some have not.  I know the rules say one entry per post, but...well...I'm just going to blatantly break the rules.  Sorry dudes.


And of course, I second so many (all?) of the other nominations.  We've got a lot of bros on this forum, and it's awesome.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: esko997 on Mon, 05 May 2014, 19:12:06
Awesome idea for a give away -- good luck and well done to all those nominated!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 05 May 2014, 19:12:22
I know the rules say one entry per post, but...well...I'm just going to blatantly break the rules.  Sorry dudes.

(http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m38tm9dWPr1qbmy9ko1_500.gif)

jk you're still a bro
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 05 May 2014, 19:15:10
Oh, and two more.  The coordinators of this awesome giveaway.

riotonthebay has helped me a huuuge amount, being a real stand-up guy and helping me secure something I've looked long and hard for, so he deserves much respect for that.  Also, just being a cool guy around the forum.

And then there's bunnylake.  Where to even begin.  The guy has run more giveaways than I care to keep track of, and I've benefited from one in the past.  Bunny hooked me up with some V1 Raindrop (when there only was one V), which was not an easy task.  So many thanks to him for his generosity, and for organizing so many great GBs and just being a bro in general. 

Thanks bros!  Whoever these go to will surely appreciate it.  I know I do.   :thumb:

(breakin da rules again!)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: epzy on Mon, 05 May 2014, 19:16:48
Rules are made to be broken, bro!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: AKIMbO on Mon, 05 May 2014, 19:17:15
I nominate CPTBadAss because he's an ALPs hipster, keeper of the faith, IRC buddy and metal fan \m/,
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: swill on Mon, 05 May 2014, 19:19:54
I would like to nominate jdcarpe.

He has been very helpful and kind to me.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: swill on Mon, 05 May 2014, 19:24:08
I nominate bunnylake.

Always so generous and selfless. He does so much for the community and does not get the credit he deserves (IMO).
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 05 May 2014, 19:25:40
I'll put up more entries later when I'm not working on homework but I would like to thank all of you who have mentioned me. Thank you for your kind words, really. I love all of you almost as much as I love ice cream :P.

Also that Magma picture meant that I'm now holding an umbrella over my Kingsaver to shield it from my drool waterfall.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: AKIMbO on Mon, 05 May 2014, 19:32:29
I nominate Soarer for his sweet converter code.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: swill on Mon, 05 May 2014, 19:32:36
I nominate melvang.

For someone who works as hard as he does IRL, he is a true bro for coming through for the community. My panavise is beautiful and he fit in a lot of that work while being super busy. Even with how busy he is with his current gb and RL, he is building a custom item for me. Truly solid bro.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Cottonsox on Mon, 05 May 2014, 19:47:27
I would like to nominate nubbinator.

He has wss very helpful when he was making me a 60% case, putting up with my random requests/questions and being very patient.

I have also noticed his generosity on geekhack to others.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Novus on Mon, 05 May 2014, 19:47:38
I nominate Davkol because he hates the term ergonomic when it's used in lieu of right handed mouse and that's always cracks me up  :p
He also helped me alot when I was a newer member.

 
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Belfong on Mon, 05 May 2014, 20:19:33
What a great giveaway.

I'd like to nominate Naasfu-bro as a Comrade-bro-in-arms simply because I enjoy talking about this hobby with him a lot. I have about 400 PMs and I think his PM probably dominated more than half of it. He's very open to share his views and I could see he spent a lot of time to write. But most importantly, his passion for all things Bro and Clacks is very contagious. His photos of his Clack collection are like some voodoo magic that brings out the lust inside me to seek out more Bros and Clacks. I may be blinded by all these beauties but Naasfu always smack me back to reality (ie I need to watch my spending). So, while he may be the devil that lure me with his photos, he's also the angel that talk sense back into me. Which is why he's the Comrade Bro whom I can depend on and whom I trust who will talk sense into me!

My second nominee is TheBinary for his sudden out-of-this-world generosity and offer to help me out with my collection. He doesn't need to do so, me being a noob and newbie but he did so and that was like having a King of CC collection suddenly bestowing a kindness to a peasant and along the way got to know each other more and I find that he's a really honorable man that stood by his words and have a very strong code of conduct. He may have some challenges he's facing but he has a very positive mindset and I learned a lot from him on being positive with to our outlook in life. Besides, he needs to grow his Bro collection, so this is a good time as ever! :)

My third nominee is atlas because he's my therapy Bro. Usually we both missed on the sales dibs and we would cry on each other shoulder and generally encourage each other to not give up. Sounds cheesy but that's what your therapy pal is for. Otherwise it's the end of te world, as I know it. And now that I have somehow missed the Magarita clack dibs, I need to seek out my friend atlas for therapy again.

(Typed all these on a phone and hope it doesn't double post. But these 3 right here, are the bros of all bros!)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: JPG on Mon, 05 May 2014, 20:35:21
I nominate Soarer for his sweet converter code.

I agree with this one. Soarer's converter is a true gift that let's me use my models F everyday. And not only did he make it and gave it to us to use for free, but he is also helping us all n00bs trying to make it work while we all do the same basics mistakes.

Model F for life, Soarer for Prez-Bro!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 05 May 2014, 20:35:44
I nominate Bro Caps.... wait
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 05 May 2014, 20:36:23
Bro Caps is gonna be so sad when we send all his caps back to him :( He's gonna think we don't like 'em…
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Dubsgalore on Mon, 05 May 2014, 20:49:29
I nominate Meeba (aka Funkymeeba)

He's a super stand up guy, doesn't post a lot on the actual forum but is an amazing friend. He can always bring a smile to my face on the #geekhack channel, makes the stunning dsa meebcaps (and some really funky tunes), and is just a friendly overall guy. Not enough people know him, and more should get to know him.

I also nominate Tinnie

He's a solid bro and is the official #2 cherry expert ;)
He's helped me find a lot of stuff that I've wanted and is probably one of the funniest people I've met online. Not a lot of people know him well, and sometimes people try to bash his reputation, but he's an honest bro, and deserves the best.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Vibex on Mon, 05 May 2014, 20:50:18
Story time!
dustinhxc: If I can only pick one person, it would be dustin. He's just been an awesome overall guy. He's certantly someone I wouldn't mind grabbing a drink with at some point, not that I can legally drink, but thats beside the point.
binge: Was the first keycap creator to send me any review caps, and for that I am forever thankful. I feel it really allowed me to improve my reviewing skills. Thaks again Binge! ;D
nubbinator: No real story, just an awesome all around guy. But I'm sure you all know that already. :))
hipsterpunk: HP is just another awesome dude. A fun person to chat with, and another person I think would be really fun to just hang out with.
tarzan: Haven't really talked to him all that much, but he seems like a really nice dude, and I can't wait to build a full keyboard with the Skidata case and PCB he sent me! :p
dodgy: A really cool keycap creator. It turns out we both live/lived in the same general area, and I found that quite awesome! Also very accepting of the criticism I gave in my review of his caps, and I can't wait to see what he does next!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 05 May 2014, 20:55:02
Another nomination!  This time I follow the rules and post just one.

PhoBro - Photek is brilliantly talented, and a really cool guy.  I think we all know about the case he designed and had machined, which is stellar.  Then there are the brass keycaps that he designed and produced, of which he let me in on the pilot run, which was awesome.  :)  Thanks Pho.

Also, he really loves Gee. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7mPqycQ0tQ)  And he linked the song in the What are you listening to thread, which got me utterly hooked on the song.  Ever since then, I have been slowly but surely returning the favour.  ;)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Photekq on Mon, 05 May 2014, 20:57:48
SLOWLY BUT SURELY, HOFF.


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Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 05 May 2014, 20:58:15
I nominate SpAmRaY as a Supreme SpamBro.

SpAmRaY always seems to be on the forum, and always has something positive, humourous or informative to add to discussions.  I have seen him posting regularly in the Simple Questions thread, with simple answers to people's questions.  He also PMed to enquire after me during my recent absence - thanks bro!  He doesn't seem to be afraid to try new keyboards, and this has resulted in a wealth of comparative information that he can provide on GH.

Go 10k-bro!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:10:51
This giveaway needs more *stories*. So I nominate mkawa.

Last year around October, mkawa welcomed me into his home when I decided that I would travel with dorkvader on a cross country (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=48816.0), Geekhack related roadtrip. He let me break stuff on Smallfry, his Makerbot 3D printer. I designed a solder spool on kawa keyboard. We figured out the best way to lube my Epsilon. But best of all? We had a moment at the Japanese market. I was SO CRAVING ice cream since it was like...75 and sunny that day. We're shopping for snacks at the market near his place. So I'm like man...I want this green tea ice cream.

Ming gets excited.

I don't think you guys understand what it's like when Ming's excited. When he's happy, I get jealous because I watch him and I realize I'll never be as excited and happy as he is in that exact moment. It's like distilled giddiness was poured into his cereal. He got excited and was like NO. WE'RE GETTING THIS SHAVED ICE CREAM. My brain melts and I'm like, wtf is shaved ice cream. We walkrun across the street, and I get this magical concoction:

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2853/10467673685_fdcfacf019.jpg)
2013-10-15 14.56.40 (https://flic.kr/p/gWZyGv) by CaptainBadass (https://www.flickr.com/people/102186623@N07/), on Flickr]

Shaved ice cream from Blockheads. On the left is this black sesame sundae and on the right is this green tea and red bean ice cream. So mkawa bought my loyalty and love for the price of one of these ice creams. You're awesome mkawa :D.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: tjcaustin on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:12:50
There are beans in that.  Beans aren't for ice cream, stop it.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:14:51
There are beans in that.  Beans aren't for ice cream, stop it.

Ice cream that makes you fart...interesting.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:17:07
Related to my previous post, I nominate dorkvader.

We're in LA and we had just gotten out of basic training in his new car. By basic training, I mean we were doing laps in the parking lot of this mental health services building, trying to figure out how to drive a stick again. We know that mkawa had put a lot of work into the Integra but dorkvader didn't get the chance to open it up.

We start heading back to mkawa's apartment. Dorkvader and I are following mkawa and demik in a little convoy. Mkawa and demik get on the highway ramp and just ****ing PUNCH IT. So of course, dorkvader gets all excited and just floors the Integra. All of a sudden we crest a hill and the traffic is at a dead stop so we're going like 75 to 0 in maybe 100 feet? Or maybe that's what it felt like...anyways, we had to stop dead short. Actually demik told us later he thought we were going to rear end him and said aloud, "Welp, time for a new car" when he saw us barreling down the highway behind him. That whole scene was a clip from the Fast and the Furious movies.

Thank you for not killing me dorkvader. And for bolt modding my SSK...and for letting me accompany you on an amazing trip. Oh and for starting the Geehack Kendama team with me.



There are beans in that.  Beans aren't for ice cream, stop it.

Perfect, the beans deter you from eating my delicious ice cream. A treat and deterrent in the same bowl. Mission accomplished.

Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:17:13
SpAmRaY always seems to be on the forum, and always has something positive, humourous or informative to add to discussions.

Ice cream that makes you fart...interesting.

Checks out.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: AKIMbO on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:18:49
SpAmRaY always seems to be on the forum, and always has something positive, humourous or informative to add to discussions.

Ice cream that makes you fart...interesting.

Checks out.

Best Geekhack moment of 2014 right there folks^
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:19:28
SpAmRaY always seems to be on the forum, and always has something positive, humourous or informative to add to discussions.

Ice cream that makes you fart...interesting.

Checks out.

I'd put that in my sig but I'm out of room.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:20:20
This giveaway needs more *stories*. So I nominate mkawa.

Last year around October, mkawa welcomed me into his home when I decided that I would travel with dorkvader on a cross country (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=48816.0), Geekhack related roadtrip. He let me break stuff on Smallfry, his Makerbot 3D printer. I designed a solder spool on kawa keyboard. We figured out the best way to lube my Epsilon. But best of all? We had a moment at the Japanese market. I was SO CRAVING ice cream since it was like...75 and sunny that day. We're shopping for snacks at the market near his place. So I'm like man...I want this green tea ice cream.

Ming gets excited.

I don't think you guys understand what it's like when Ming's excited. When he's happy, I get jealous because I watch him and I realize I'll never be as excited and happy as he is in that exact moment. It's like distilled giddiness was poured into his cereal. He got excited and was like NO. WE'RE GETTING THIS SHAVED ICE CREAM. My brain melts and I'm like, wtf is shaved ice cream. We walkrun across the street, and I get this magical concoction:

Show Image
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2853/10467673685_fdcfacf019.jpg)

2013-10-15 14.56.40 (https://flic.kr/p/gWZyGv) by CaptainBadass (https://www.flickr.com/people/102186623@N07/), on Flickr]

Shaved ice cream from Blockheads. On the left is this black sesame sundae and on the right is this green tea and red bean ice cream. So mkawa bought my loyalty and love for the price of one of these ice creams. You're awesome mkawa :D.

This story brings a tear to my eyes.  I'm a sucker for a good ice cream love story.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:24:25
I nominate Halverson.

Halverson and Smallfry were probably the two nicest people to me when I first started. I kept going back to them for their knowledge bombs and because they were friendly. Plus I thought Girlshark was a lady and well...you know (just kidding). We talk quite often on Whatsapp and Girlshark recently visited me.

We're riding around in the car (Wow, I have a lot of car stories...) and he had changed the Sirius radio station from CBC to Hip Hop Nation. Now the whole weekend, most every rap song that came on, Halverson would do a car dance and say, "I'm riding spinners, I'm riding spinners". All of a sudden, the Three 6 Mafia song actually comes on.


All of a sudden, he starts doing this dance where he let's go of the steering wheel, puts his hands behind his head, and flaps his elbows. I think that was the happiest he was all weekend. Hearing a song he had been referencing all weekend. And I'm laughing so hard I'm about crying. He explains to me there's some spoof video where a LoL character is dancing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTEgwaPNmOg) like that to the same song. So after we yell at him to grab the wheel, we all start dancing like that in the car.

Halverson and I got FUNKY in his car and it was an awesome moment.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:30:12
I nominate Halverson.

Halverson and Smallfry were probably the two nicest people to me when I first started. I kept going back to them for their knowledge bombs and because they were friendly. Plus I thought Girlshark was a lady and well...you know (just kidding). We talk quite often on Whatsapp and Girlshark recently visited me.

We're riding around in the car (Wow, I have a lot of car stories...) and he had changed the Sirius radio station from CBC to Hip Hop Nation. Now the whole weekend, most every rap song that came on, Halverson would do a car dance and say, "I'm riding spinners, I'm riding spinners". All of a sudden, the Three 6 Mafia song actually comes on.


All of a sudden, he starts doing this dance where he let's go of the steering wheel, puts his hands behind his head, and flaps his elbows. I think that was the happiest he was all weekend. Hearing a song he had been referencing all weekend. And I'm laughing so hard I'm about crying. He explains to me there's some spoof video where a LoL character is dancing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTEgwaPNmOg) like that to the same song. So after we yell at him to grab the wheel, we all start dancing like that in the car.

Halverson and I got FUNKY in his car and it was an awesome moment.

Another great story.  :)  Halverson is a fun guy to drive with.  :D  Smashing in his lil Cooper, running down potholes in the ole Ontario countryside.  Stopping to pee in the snow on some random side road.  Getting as many samplings of poutine as was humanly possible. 

 :thumb:  I approve.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: codyeatworld on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:38:42
nuclearsandwich, jocelyn and zenuty.
Me and nuclear have kicked it before, and jocelyn and zenuty were some of my first friends on geekhack.

Nuclear and jocelyn are always looking out for everyone though. They hook everyone up when possible.
Zenuty is hilarious and needs to come back to geekhack!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:39:36
I just realized that's not much of a "Halverson being a bro to me" story....but I enjoyed that moment and wanted to share it  :-X



I nominate Mashby....does that come as a package deal with Hashby too?

I'll tell two mashby stories.

Mashby told me the *best* business idea ever. Turns out that he played a lot of WoW and knows about the gamer culture. We were talking about tech support for some reason when I went to Nashville to meet up with him. The idea is, we need tech support but we need cheap tech support right? Well what kind of people are going to be available for a few hours, sitting at a desk, and able to take a phone call? A hardcore WoW player. Think about it. Give the gamer a phone, let them go on a raid, and tell him they need to answer the phone and follow instructions on how to fix something. If they can't fix it, bump it to level 2. The person who needs tech support gets a reliable person who can answer the phone. The gamer gets to get paid to play WoW. It's a perfect plan!

Last year, mashby drove me to Keycon. On the way home we were a little tired and there was quite a long drive ahead. So we're just talking and we start talking about TV shows we like. I discover mashby is really into Firefly. I'm not sure I'm that into it so he spent a while talking about it. Actually, he was so excited about Firefly that he missed....two or three exits on the highway trying to convert me into a Browncoat.

I like these stories because I think they remind me of what mashby is like. He get's really excited about something, dives deep into the topic, and tries to spread his love and enthusiasm of that thing. He's inspired me and given me ideas to start projects like the Clack Info Thread.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Photekq on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:41:02
Zenuty is hilarious and needs to come back to geekhack!
So true!

Any idea where Jocelyn is? Haven't seen her around in quite a long time.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:50:43
I just realized that's not much of a "Halverson being a bro to me" story....but I enjoyed that moment and wanted to share it  :-X



I nominate Mashby....does that come as a package deal with Hashby too?

I'll tell two mashby stories.

Mashby told me the *best* business idea ever. Turns out that he played a lot of WoW and knows about the gamer culture. We were talking about tech support for some reason when I went to Nashville to meet up with him. The idea is, we need tech support but we need cheap tech support right? Well what kind of people are going to be available for a few hours, sitting at a desk, and able to take a phone call? A hardcore WoW player. Think about it. Give the gamer a phone, let them go on a raid, and tell him they need to answer the phone and follow instructions on how to fix something. If they can't fix it, bump it to level 2. The person who needs tech support gets a reliable person who can answer the phone. The gamer gets to get paid to play WoW. It's a perfect plan!

Last year, mashby drove me to Keycon. On the way home we were a little tired and there was quite a long drive ahead. So we're just talking and we start talking about TV shows we like. I discover mashby is really into Firefly. I'm not sure I'm that into it so he spent a while talking about it. Actually, he was so excited about Firefly that he missed....two or three exits on the highway trying to convert me into a Browncoat.

I like these stories because I think they remind me of what mashby is like. He get's really excited about something, dives deep into the topic, and tries to spread his love and enthusiasm of that thing. He's inspired me and given me ideas to start projects like the Clack Info Thread.

Firefly so good!  You should definitely get into it if you haven't already.  I (surprisingly) managed to get my parents hooked on it, and I've actually never met someone who disliked it.  So good.  :)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 05 May 2014, 21:52:08
Some really great submissions – keep 'em coming! :thumb:

I'm heading to bed, but I'm sure there will be some bro movement when we have a chance to talk about submissions tomorrow. ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Melvang on Mon, 05 May 2014, 22:01:16
I nominate melvang.

For someone who works as hard as he does IRL, he is a true bro for coming through for the community. My panavise is beautiful and he fit in a lot of that work while being super busy. Even with how busy he is with his current gb and RL, he is building a custom item for me. Truly solid bro.

Thank you for the thoughts swill.

If I had to nominate one person it would be OverKill.  The reason for this was all from one night in the IRC.  I was asking him some questions on his small form factor keyboard, and I asked him to look over the files for my custom board.  Well, turns out he uses the same CAD program I am using for work.  So, he started giving me some tips on how to fix the method I used to build the files.  Long story short he just said screw it, go to this site and punch in this code.

I go to the site and punch in the code.  Turns out I am looking at his desktop with my files on it loaded up in SolidWorks.  I can see his mouse moving around going through menus and can see him asking if I can hear him on my headset.  I can't so he gives me his personal cell phone number on the spot and he gives me a 45 minute to an hour lesson on working in SolidWorks in a way that won't let me accidentally click and drag something to the wrong spot and not know it.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Hak Foo on Mon, 05 May 2014, 22:17:04
I'd like to propose Metalliqaz.  He's been doing some excellent work for the programmable-keyboard section of the community, and simply put, it's not a name I've seen on the list yet.  I admire his transparency with the various stumbles involving the Qazpad project.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: swill on Mon, 05 May 2014, 22:32:22
I nominate melvang.

For someone who works as hard as he does IRL, he is a true bro for coming through for the community. My panavise is beautiful and he fit in a lot of that work while being super busy. Even with how busy he is with his current gb and RL, he is building a custom item for me. Truly solid bro.

Thank you for the thoughts swill.

If I had to nominate one person it would be OverKill.  The reason for this was all from one night in the IRC.  I was asking him some questions on his small form factor keyboard, and I asked him to look over the files for my custom board.  Well, turns out he uses the same CAD program I am using for work.  So, he started giving me some tips on how to fix the method I used to build the files.  Long story short he just said screw it, go to this site and punch in this code.

I go to the site and punch in the code.  Turns out I am looking at his desktop with my files on it loaded up in SolidWorks.  I can see his mouse moving around going through menus and can see him asking if I can hear him on my headset.  I can't so he gives me his personal cell phone number on the spot and he gives me a 45 minute to an hour lesson on working in SolidWorks in a way that won't let me accidentally click and drag something to the wrong spot and not know it.

Nice...  I have never really gotten my head around SolidWorks.  So many options and keyboard shortcuts.  I just have not spent the time to learn it the way I should.  I had to build plans for the city for some renos, so I got pretty good with sketchup doing that...
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 06 May 2014, 01:35:56
I guess if I were to nominate anyone it would be Bunnylake (totoro!). Probably one of the most selfless and generous peeps on GH
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: sth on Tue, 06 May 2014, 01:43:29
i nominate jwaz.

why, i met him as JesusWasAZombie. we all live and learn and eventually he came around to the side of things where we take brevity a little more seriously. one time i almost ate a cheeseburger with him but i chickened out at the last minute and had a grilled cheese (animal style) instead. actually that probably happened 4 times. anyways i nominate jwaz because he told me he'd give me 10 green darth vader clacks with red eyes if he won. and for being a voice of reason in this godforsaken place. but mostly the vaders.

also CPTBadAss -- many tech support departments pretty much already work like this. the ability to get away with it is what weeds out the chumps from the marathon 8-hour shift CS players. but in the end, we're all chumps in support.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: isaske on Tue, 06 May 2014, 03:37:02
I nominate Photeqk!
At such a young age, he has a very grown up way of thinking, is very capable and has a lot of knowledge. He also fell asleep before the 420 sale and i felt so sorry for him, as we drove on the same hype train that day.
On top of everything, he's also a very nice guy!

My second nomination would be Tym, with whom i played some dota. He put up with some of my rage and was really friendly and reasonable.

I would nominate more, but i really am a bit new to GH, and I don't know a lot of people. But for a friendly community that is GH, I'm sure that it would be sooooo hard to decide if i knew more people :thumb:
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: feizor on Tue, 06 May 2014, 04:21:16
I nominate epzy for being such a helpful bro, he's always answering my random questions.

I also nominate hipsterpunks as hipster bro. His art work is awesome and he's a mega friendly guy!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Belfong on Tue, 06 May 2014, 04:48:52
So, I just realize that one nomination per post. I nominated 3 bros in one post. Should I edit and resubmit? I wouldn't want my supreme bros to miss out their bros due to my carelessness in following rules!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: epzy on Tue, 06 May 2014, 04:53:54
Thanks for the kind words, boys! <3
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Tym on Tue, 06 May 2014, 06:12:35
My second nomination would be Tym, with whom i played some dota. He put up with some of my rage and was really friendly and reasonable.
:-*
We'll have to play again some time, I enjoyed it, although we should play without Slobish, mainly because I would rather have had a potato on our team :))
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Glissant on Tue, 06 May 2014, 06:22:55
Another nomineewould be CPTBadass.
Being the captain of the twerk team deserves ten nominations, but alas, I'm only allowed one.
You rock, Anson!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: riotonthebay on Tue, 06 May 2014, 06:36:28
So, I just realize that one nomination per post. I nominated 3 bros in one post. Should I edit and resubmit? I wouldn't want my supreme bros to miss out their bros due to my carelessness in following rules!

It's all good :)

MOAR STORIES
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Fire Brand on Tue, 06 May 2014, 07:55:26
I would like to nominate SpAmRaY  he was the first person that said hello to me when I first joined, and lets face it he's a lovely person he also helps a lot and I don't know I just wanna hug him (Free hugs for Bro's too :p) and he is always there ready to be the first post of a thread because he's a flipping ninja but I just think he's a great person.

Honorable mentions
Bunnylake - This persons a star running all the groupbuys and stuff  (And putting up with all my questions and order addons ;x )( Extend this to the entire Ctrl Alt team you're all Stars in my book)
HoffmanMyster - Nice fellow just a nice person to have on the forum
Sifo - Cause I don't know you're pretty coolio
Tp4tissue - He seems nice enough when not going crazy but the forum wouldn't be the same without you
Demik - Nice person don't know what I would do without you're lets say down to earth attitude
Nubbinator - lovely person and didn't go crazy with all the question I asked ;p
Brocaps - He has no Bros because he has to give his babies away :( Plus he's a funny person and because of him I always think of the jimmes rustled :x

Possibly lots of others but I love you all okay hugs for everyone :p
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: iri on Tue, 06 May 2014, 09:02:10
this thread looks to me like a bunch of geekhackers doing squat in a circle while jerking each other off.

anyways, i nominate tp4tissue.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: JPG on Tue, 06 May 2014, 09:05:25
this thread looks to me like a bunch of geekhackers doing squat in a circle while jerking each other off.

anyways, i nominate tp4tissue.


And you want to be part of it as we can see  :p
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Tym on Tue, 06 May 2014, 09:13:50
Sounds like you're jealous? :))
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: iri on Tue, 06 May 2014, 09:16:04
this thread looks to me like a bunch of geekhackers doing squat in a circle while jerking each other off.

anyways, i nominate tp4tissue.


And you want to be part of it as we can see  :p
i don't know how you came to this conclusion. even though it's easy to imagine me naked.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: iAmAhab on Tue, 06 May 2014, 09:24:32
I hereby nominate ApocalypseMaow.

The GH60 project is an excellent community project and is what made me stop just lurking and register as a user (now I'm mostly a lurker with the ability to post) . I've been following the GB for a bit over a year and watched it progress, and like everybody else how is participating in this GB, I'm really looking forward to the end of it. This huge undertaking is handled by only a handful of dedicated community members who offer up their spare time for the rest of us. When the project started to look like it had stagnated a lot of people raised their voices in discontent for the lack of progress. Some people might just not have known what they signed up for when they joined a community driven project, and some people just like to see the world burn. But one man/bro stepped up and took time out out of his life to have all the plates for the boards manufactured and helping to get this ship back on course.

Give a bro a bro.


Would like the end with also expressing gratitude towards the rest of the GH60 crew and it seems like all of them deservedly have been nominated by others. 


     
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: BlueBär on Tue, 06 May 2014, 10:57:00
There's a few people who come to my mind:

Probably forgot some :-X
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Folio on Tue, 06 May 2014, 11:24:21
There's a few people who come to my mind:
  • CPTBadAss - I would call him my role model when I joined GH. Super kind guy who likes to help everybody. He knows a lot even though he is so new.
  • nubbinator - for making awesome, creepy and sometimes derpy keycaps! He also sent me some caps in colours I chose for free - thanks again!
  • Binge - another capcrafter who I think puts a lot of passion into his keycaps and makes them super detailed. I watched him stream crafting caps once and it was awesome :thumb:
  • mkawa - for his huge knowledge about lube and generally technical stuff. He can explain anything really well and really detailed.
  • Photekq - Cherry enthusiast is really fitting I think. His collection seems to grow everyday and I hope this trend continues :D
  • epzy - good guy who somehow really had a rocket start with keyboards! You rarely see someone who gets into this hobby this much this quick.

Probably forgot some :-X

I nominate BlueBar because his tutes are pretty good and he doesn't even afraid of anything.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: riotonthebay on Tue, 06 May 2014, 16:33:33
I hereby nominate ApocalypseMaow.

The GH60 project is an excellent community project and is what made me stop just lurking and register as a user (now I'm mostly a lurker with the ability to post) . I've been following the GB for a bit over a year and watched it progress, and like everybody else how is participating in this GB, I'm really looking forward to the end of it. This huge undertaking is handled by only a handful of dedicated community members who offer up their spare time for the rest of us. When the project started to look like it had stagnated a lot of people raised their voices in discontent for the lack of progress. Some people might just not have known what they signed up for when they joined a community driven project, and some people just like to see the world burn. But one man/bro stepped up and took time out out of his life to have all the plates for the boards manufactured and helping to get this ship back on course.

Give a bro a bro.

ApocalypseMaow is hereby inducted into the Brohall of Fame.

(http://i.imgur.com/qXtnXdC.png)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 06 May 2014, 16:47:01
GRATS BRO
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: BlueBär on Tue, 06 May 2014, 16:47:37
Congrats ApocalypseMaow! Well deserved :thumb:
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: riotonthebay on Tue, 06 May 2014, 16:50:03
To be clear, we have enough bros for 5 bros at the moment, and Apocalypse is just the first. Keep those stories coming, and thanks for participating!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 06 May 2014, 16:50:22
Congrats to our bro, ApocalypseMaow. Well deserved.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: epzy on Tue, 06 May 2014, 16:51:03
Congratulations!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: atlas3686 on Tue, 06 May 2014, 16:55:36
Congrats! Awesome Brobot  :thumb:
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: mashby on Tue, 06 May 2014, 17:20:28
Great selection for the first Bro. Very much deserved.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 06 May 2014, 17:26:40
I NOMINATE MISSALAIRE FOR ALL THE GR8 FINDS
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: pbtforever on Tue, 06 May 2014, 18:38:45
I nominate ClickClack.

Maybe then he'll send me one of his.   :))
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Binge on Tue, 06 May 2014, 18:41:04
I'm going to nominate Mashby because without him I would never have gotten a geekhack keycon 2013 name badge.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: geniekid on Tue, 06 May 2014, 19:18:07
I nominate mkawa.  No real story - he's just my go-to for advice on soldering, desoldering, painting, fashion advice, dietary concerns, movie recommendations, tailoring suggestions, and so on.  Always helpful!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 06 May 2014, 19:18:50
I NOMINATE MISSALAIRE FOR ALL THE GR8 FINDS

Seconded
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: geniekid on Tue, 06 May 2014, 19:21:32
I also nominate MOZ, just because I don't think he's been mentioned yet.  I've never interacted with him personally (other than to buy PCBs from him), but it seems like he's always designing something cool and giving it to the community.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 06 May 2014, 20:05:53
I nominate Jocelyn.  Life is crazy for her right now, but she's always been awesome.  When I was but a baby keyboard lover, she was beyond patient with me and we had some great conversations.  She helped me learn a ton about keyboards and was always incredibly supportive of my different experiments  and things I played around with.  She also gave me my first Clack for free as part of the Secret Santa.  If she isn't the definition of a supportive bro, I don't know who is.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 06 May 2014, 20:09:58
I nominate BadWrench.  Not only is he a cool guy on here, but he's a total bro in real life.  He and I grabbed beers around my birthday and talked about beer, life and, since we met on here, marginally about keyboards.  He's also such a bro that he picked up a TA typewriter with dyesubs on it for me, drove up from San Diego to Orange County, and dropped it off at my place of work.  Sure, he was going to Microcenter which was nearby, but he picked it up from way down south and dropped it off with me at work.  That is a total bro move. 

In general though, he brings a positive feeling to the community. He's a patient guy who really just loves to help people out when he can is always willing to throw out some positive words to people.  He definitely helps make it feel like more of a community.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 06 May 2014, 20:15:12
I nominate SpamRowdy (SpamRay/Rowdy).  Between the two of them, I think they have something like 25% of all geekhack posts.  And I'm only slightly joking about that percentage.  I don't know how they post so much, but they're always here making the new people feel welcome and like they're part of the community, even when they ask questions that most of us would view as stupid.  After all, we know everything and never ask stupid questions or do stupid things after two to three months on here, right?  Seriously though, they are a force to be reckoned with in sheer magnitude of posts.  Sure, there is a lot of spam, but there is also a lot of good content, friendly posts, helpful posts, and just all around making it feel like a smaller place...which is a good thing.

Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 06 May 2014, 20:22:19
My last one for now. I'm sure I'll think of more later.  I'd nominate mkawa, but I think he already got a broment when I spent over an hour sawing a piece of carbon steel for him by hand only to have him tell me he found a Dremel with some bits that would work right as I was about to leave.

I nominate Hipsterpunks.  He's an all around cool guy and just a positive happy person. He and I have just talked and chatted about random things.  A fair amount of conversation about cap making, but also just random discussions about life and keyboards.  He's just such a positive and happy guy that it's hard not to love him, like you would seriously have to be a bitter wreck of a human to hate him. 
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Novus on Tue, 06 May 2014, 20:29:43
this thread looks to me like a bunch of geekhackers doing squat in a circle while jerking each other off.

anyways, i nominate tp4tissue.


And you want to be part of it as we can see  :p
i don't know how you came to this conclusion. even though it's easy to imagine me naked.

I nominate iri for this provactive, thought-engaging dialogue.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: swill on Tue, 06 May 2014, 21:06:18
I would like to nominate jolonnar.

Such great work even though she (I think) is busy with school. I have only ever seen above and beyond work from her and she offers great service. 
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: JPG on Tue, 06 May 2014, 21:09:03
I would like to nominate fohat.digs cause he's a super kind guy that has helped a lot of geekhackers seeing the light of BS and giving tips on how to use ebay :)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: nuclearsandwich on Tue, 06 May 2014, 21:19:00
I nominate codyeatworld as he was my first IRL friend to come from GeekHack. Not only did he answer n00b questions over skype that I was too embarrassed to ask in threads but he even gave me a ride to my first KiiBohd meetup when neither of us had the foggiest idea how to get the other to somewhere we both could meet. We ended up being rather late and still had a blast. <3
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: VesperSAINT on Tue, 06 May 2014, 22:56:27
I would also like to nominate SpAmRaY! The man is definitely one of our most active members and is a huge part in our community. You can always count on him to give great feedback while also making all the members feel part of something real. I know that he definitely has shown me acts of kindness even though he didn't have to. I really hope he receives a bro because he's a great bro :)

edit: just realized a rule is to make each nomination in different posts! Changing.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Badwrench on Tue, 06 May 2014, 23:34:44
I nominate Nubbinator.  This man has helped so many people here with both tutorials and general info.  He is always willing to lend a hand or help out.  In addition, he always has a snappy retort to almost every good post.  On top of all this, he is an encyclopedia of beer knowledge. 
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Badwrench on Tue, 06 May 2014, 23:38:31
I nominate SpAmRaY.  Ray is so involved with this community.  He is always there to answer any question that is asked.  On top of that, he is always going the extra mile with giveaways and making people feel involved. 
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: KangarooZombies on Wed, 07 May 2014, 00:45:04
Id like to nominate Vespersaint, Photeq, and Dubsgalore. Because i love those dudes. And i know you all do too.   :D
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: VesperSAINT on Wed, 07 May 2014, 00:59:32
Another great bro is my dear Jocelyn! She is another member who goes the extra step all the time! She has definitely done things that I wouldn't have been able to do. She has been a lil' inactive recently but I know that she is more than deserving also.  It's not just once that she's gone out of her way to help me. Here's too hoping she'll come back to GH!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: VesperSAINT on Wed, 07 May 2014, 00:59:49
Would also like to nominate danielucf. Not only is he a cool guy who has done much in this community, the man offered to pay for a brobot for me. If I couldn't do at least this much in return for his kindness, I'd be a bastard!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: iri on Wed, 07 May 2014, 04:35:28
i nominate the mighty Jocelyn as a sista.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 07 May 2014, 06:16:40
I NOMINATE MISSALAIRE FOR ALL THE GR8 FINDS
This a million times!!! She is always on the prowl for some deals.

Also Holy BALLS! I won the most badass brobot ever!!! Thanks dudes!

Oh and thanks for the Nom Ahab!!!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: iAmAhab on Wed, 07 May 2014, 06:29:47
No prob man, glad to be of service.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 07 May 2014, 09:23:23
...a CMStorm Switch Tester:

Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20523800/GH%20Pictures/2014-05-07a%20CMStorm%20Switch%20Tester/IMG_8534_esw.jpg)



Now to do some modding...BWAHAHAHHA
Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20523800/GH%20Pictures/2014-05-07a%20CMStorm%20Switch%20Tester/IMG_8549_esw.jpg)


thats so sweet hahaha what plans have you got for it?

I'm going to make a toy mini keyboard for my son.  He likes to play/type on my QFR.  This one he can actually keep...and slober on.

I'm going to pop in mx blues + silver switch stickers + 55g gold springs + clear switch top covers.  So they have a nice click to it.  Then a small 3V battery, white LEDs, and colored translucent polycarb keys from SP so that they light up when pressed.


infiniti is an infinitebro

so besides keeping up with bob and grumblegut he is also a super 'keyboarding' dad. he posted a very awesome and informative write-up about his sprit build, another on his ducky transformation among other things. he is always very helpful and I know I have learned many things from his posts and gotten many laughs from his photos and adventures.

AND he just joined the 700 club  :p
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 07 May 2014, 10:51:00
I also want to nominate JD and TJ. Those dudes have taken on a mountain of work with the GH60 project.
I'm just getting plates to King Klaxon! That dude is doing a lot of the assembly (I think, correct me if I'm wrong).

I know I wouldn't be willing to take over a whole project like GH60. Making plates is the easy part!

Much love to those two dudes! TX!!! Hold'n it down!

P.S. Bro and Riot have special powers... I was think of getting a Realforce 87u 55g... Now I have too!
STOP ESP'N MY MIND DUDES!  ;D
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Moosecraft on Wed, 07 May 2014, 11:03:56
Wow magmar is so cool, I don't really have anyone to nominate as I don't really know anyone to well  :'(
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: danielucf on Wed, 07 May 2014, 13:25:01
I want to nominate hipsterpunks for being a true bro among bros. He always replies to my PMs and charges way too little for his novelty caps. hipsterpunks is a downright humble bro (I think he rocks mostly topre but has MX goodies too)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: baldgye on Wed, 07 May 2014, 13:42:22
I nominate Foxer;

He did a really strange stream and I won a keyboard that he gave away and introduced me to browns, which I love.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: iri on Wed, 07 May 2014, 14:13:58
lolz, the stream was awesome, i agree.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Wildcard on Wed, 07 May 2014, 14:51:05
I nominate riotonthebay.

I don't care if you're doing the giveaway, you're my teacher into the madness that is coding and I've enjoyed learning from you. Plus you never laughed at me when I asked silly questions about Markdown, bbcode, or HTML. And I enjoy the fact that we can talk about a variety of keyboard topics since you're into Alps, BS, Clacks, Brobots, etc etc.

I also nominate riotonthebay

and with that, expect to get more PM's from me :)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: exitfire401 on Wed, 07 May 2014, 14:53:55
I also would like to nominate Danielucf. He not only attempted to organize toxic forever, but he let the project go to bunny and ctrl alt with pride. Without him, we wouldn't have this beautiful toxic set on the way. He's also one of the most active members of the community and is as helpful as anybody else on here.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 07 May 2014, 14:58:23
I nominate Wildcard as my third nomination.

Wildcard took it upon himself to salvage the Phantom PCB R2 group buy from Bavman. He communicated with Bavman, drove to another town to pick up the goods, and then got everything distributed to the people who had been left hanging. Wildcard didn't have to do this.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Thu, 08 May 2014, 04:03:36
I nominate Wildcard as my third nomination.

Wildcard took it upon himself to salvage the Phantom PCB R2 group buy from Bavman. He communicated with Bavman, drove to another town to pick up the goods, and then got everything distributed to the people who had been left hanging. Wildcard didn't have to do this.
Very true!!!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: mashby on Thu, 08 May 2014, 17:13:09
I nominate tjcaustin for being the Ultimate Klaxon Bro.

As most of us remember, he rocked the Klaxon GB (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=37225.0), but he is no one trick pony, no sir. He continues to be a real asset to the GH community.

Case in point, last year when the CCnG Round 2 GB (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40610.0) was taking a nosedive, TJ stepped in and took things over and brought it to full completion. It was a Herculean effort since close to 200 orders had to be hand sorted and included both standard and reverse color ways. I think this would have driven a lesser man insane, but not TJ.

Add to the fact that he runs a successful premium custom sleeved USB cables, accessories, and services business (http://www.mimic-cables.com), has stepped in to help with the GH60 GB (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41464.0) (as others have mentioned) and is now crushing it with Orange Crush (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/orange-crush/) and I think it's clear to see that...

(http://l.mashby.com/OA24+)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: mashby on Thu, 08 May 2014, 17:13:31
double post. grrr.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: iri on Thu, 08 May 2014, 17:17:50
for the love of Neptun, he is TJC Austin.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: mashby on Thu, 08 May 2014, 17:22:58
for the love of Neptun, he is TJC Austin.

LOL, I know, but I can't help myself.

At Keycon last year, many of us asked him if it was weird that we have a habit of calling him TJ Caustin. Thankfully, he didn't seem to mind.  ;D
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 08 May 2014, 17:23:44
for the love of Neptun, he is TJC Austin.

LOL, I know, but I can't help myself.

At Keycon last year, many of us asked him if it was weird that we have a habit of calling him TJ Caustin. Thankfully, he didn't seem to mind.  ;D

Keycon was a whole mess of mispronouncing names...   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 08 May 2014, 17:26:35
for the love of Neptun, he is TJC Austin.

LOL, I know, but I can't help myself.

At Keycon last year, many of us asked him if it was weird that we have a habit of calling him TJ Caustin. Thankfully, he didn't seem to mind.  ;D

Keycon was a whole mess of mispronouncing names...   :rolleyes:

You'll still be hoffman mister to me <4

And yeah, I'm really ok with anything that isn't too terribly offensive.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: infiniti on Thu, 08 May 2014, 23:09:06
I nominate asdfjkl36.

I'm in the Philippines and while life is fun in the sun, customs duties and import taxes are often high.  I've solved this by using a mail forwarding service in the US.  However, not all vendors ship to a US address if I pay with a Philippine credit card or Paypal account.

So I sought out someone that I could transfer the funds to and place the order for me.  asdfjkl36 came and offered to help.  I was ready to pay a service fee for the time and effort but asdfjkl36 offered to do it for free!  Now that's a BRO! *fistbump*
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: atlas3686 on Fri, 09 May 2014, 03:29:15
I would like to nominate SpAmRay, we all know he is one of the pillars of this fine community but aside from that he is a great guy who is always ready to help. He offered to proxy items for me without me even asking and that is a Bro!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 09 May 2014, 13:23:08
Keycon was a whole mess of mispronouncing names...   :rolleyes:

But that was hilarious. I quite enjoyed that. Also try calling Topre Topper and see what people say :P
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Novus on Fri, 09 May 2014, 13:34:40
Well comon cut dem toppers some snack the Romanoff be wrong.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Shikarikato on Fri, 09 May 2014, 19:31:45
Going to nominate Dustinhxc, because he's a bro.
I was dying to get a Sifo's Soul, and Dustin helped me get one. Since I'm low on funds 100% of the time, he constantly attempted to help me get my first clack, and while I still couldn't cough up enough for one, he constantly tried to help a bro out even at his loss.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Binge on Fri, 09 May 2014, 19:51:29
I'm gonna nominate CPTBadAss because the night we shared in a hotel overlooking the Chicago cityscape changed me life.

(http://i46.tinypic.com/2d11nah.gif)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Noko on Fri, 09 May 2014, 19:56:55
Hey, I would like to nominate ekw808.  He is a devoted mod and maybe more of a quiet poster, but he was my very first customer.  He placed that trust in me as a new vendor/artisan and I appreciate it immensely.

If there's room for a couple more--Binge and pexon, both of whom have also been super supportive and helpful to me personally and who are great examples of community-oriented vendors.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: dustinhxc on Sat, 10 May 2014, 01:34:17
Going to nominate Dustinhxc, because he's a bro.
I was dying to get a Sifo's Soul, and Dustin helped me get one. Since I'm low on funds 100% of the time, he constantly attempted to help me get my first clack, and while I still couldn't cough up enough for one, he constantly tried to help a bro out even at his loss.

Oh man I miss that sifos soul, but karma came around and you're enjoying it. :) thanks !
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 10 May 2014, 01:46:11
Sorry, another vote for SpAmRaY because this (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36895.msg1324037#msg1324037).
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: AGmurdercore on Sat, 10 May 2014, 04:45:34
I would like to vote for 10 or more ppl... wow so hard to choose!

Anyway since i can not vote for Bunny i would like to

nominate Photekq

He is always in for a chat, always ready to help and is a damn nice person in general. I am sure that everybody that spoke to him at least once knows what a nice guy he is. So yeah, he is the guy to go :D
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Sat, 10 May 2014, 21:36:05
BroBot showed up today!!! STOKED!!!
Ol V1 has some company now!
(http://i.imgur.com/EaLl7dZ.jpg)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Sat, 10 May 2014, 21:37:11
wow!! that'll look perfect that camo filco!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Sat, 10 May 2014, 21:49:23
wow!! that'll look perfect that camo filco!
It's Topre  ;D
It's gonna look amazing on a blk/blk Realforce doh!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Sat, 10 May 2014, 21:50:07
wow!! that'll look perfect that camo filco!
It's Topre  ;D
It's gonna look amazing on a blk/blk Realforce doh!
oh my mistake, yes it will!!!! congrats again!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Glissant on Sun, 11 May 2014, 15:02:38
I nominate epzy for being an all round excellent bro that is clearly a great addition to the community.

Keep up the madness, friend!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 11 May 2014, 15:03:58
I nominate epzy for being an all round excellent bro that is clearly a great addition to the community.

Keep up the madness, friend!

I also nominate epzy

he's a pretty cool guy who keeps my signature in line every time I screw it up
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Signature on Sun, 11 May 2014, 15:19:54
I nominate epzy for being an all round excellent bro that is clearly a great addition to the community.

Keep up the madness, friend!
Norwegian conspiracy?
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: iAmAhab on Sun, 11 May 2014, 15:34:36
Not at all, I ****ing hate epzy!

More
Just to make it clear, this was an attempt to make a joke.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sun, 11 May 2014, 15:36:53
I nominate Glissant

he's a top mate and absolutely saved my life by fixing my Skype  :eek:

Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Glissant on Sun, 11 May 2014, 15:36:55
Is this when I was supposed to nominate IAmAhab? ****.. I'll do it later when Signature isn't looking.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: epzy on Sun, 11 May 2014, 23:24:17
I nominate epzy for being an all round excellent bro that is clearly a great addition to the community.

Keep up the madness, friend!

<3 Thanks Glissbro!

I nominate epzy for being an all round excellent bro that is clearly a great addition to the community.

Keep up the madness, friend!

I also nominate epzy

he's a pretty cool guy who keeps my signature in line every time I screw it up

Hahaha. :))
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: BunnyLake on Mon, 12 May 2014, 19:34:04
winner number 2 is glissbro

glissbro you get this little fella

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

hopefully this will help you along with your oneness with cup rubber

winner number 3 has been picked, and we will announce in the next day or so

hint hint

its for the zombro

that still leaves us needing to find someone for another army man green topre as well as a very special cap from the man himself

so get those stories of kindness and good will in

we need some more winners

Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Belfong on Mon, 12 May 2014, 19:36:33
Congrats Glissant!

That OOC Orange is just so delicious!!!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: BunnyLake on Mon, 12 May 2014, 19:37:14
Congrats Glissant!

That OOC Orange is just so delicious!!!

yeah its so nice, but i felt bad keeping 2 for myself

but i cant think of anyone better to receive it than glissbro himself
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 12 May 2014, 19:42:48
CDTNewAss is the broest of bros, why? Cuz there was this one time he let me puke in his bathroom

If that's not the most worthy bro story compared to all the winners so far, I don't know what is.

Grats to glissant but really? There was one official nomination that included a story, and that was dubsgalore about how glissant fixed his Skype in a single sentence. Meanwhile glissant nominated countless other people, yet he's the one who got chosen? If he has done bro-things that you guys have experienced, at least share your nomination stories. Otherwise what the hell's the point?
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Belfong on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:01:58

Congrats Glissant!

That OOC Orange is just so delicious!!!

yeah its so nice, but i felt bad keeping 2 for myself

but i cant think of anyone better to receive it than glissbro himself
Look at my avatar. I'm crying!!!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:03:56
winner number 2 is glissbro

glissbro you get this little fella

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/nMSOaBV.jpg)


hopefully this will help you along with your oneness with cup rubber

winner number 3 has been picked, and we will announce in the next day or so

hint hint

its for the zombro

that still leaves us needing to find someone for another army man green topre as well as a very special cap from the man himself

so get those stories of kindness and good will in

we need some more winners

The rich get richer =P JK, grats gliss! You're an asset to the bro community. Glad you won!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: BunnyLake on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:09:15
CDTNewAss is the broest of bros, why? Cuz there was this one time he let me puke in his bathroom

If that's not the most worthy bro story compared to all the winners so far, I don't know what is.

Grats to glissant but really? There was one official nomination that included a story, and that was dubsgalore about how glissant fixed his Skype in a single sentence. Meanwhile glissant nominated countless other people, yet he's the one who got chosen? If he has done bro-things that you guys have experienced, at least share your nomination stories. Otherwise what the hell's the point?

Perhaps by how much of an effort he has made with the thread he showed how much of a bro he is

I'm a big fan, I wanted to keep the thread moving and when I popped in he had just been nominated

The point of making the posts is to sell the person to us to the point we say yeah that guy should get one, if people aren't doing that, then obviously we will pick people we feel are most deserving
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:13:47
CDTNewAss is the broest of bros, why? Cuz there was this one time he let me puke in his bathroom

If that's not the most worthy bro story compared to all the winners so far, I don't know what is.

Grats to glissant but really? There was one official nomination that included a story, and that was dubsgalore about how glissant fixed his Skype in a single sentence. Meanwhile glissant nominated countless other people, yet he's the one who got chosen? If he has done bro-things that you guys have experienced, at least share your nomination stories. Otherwise what the hell's the point?

Perhaps by how much of an effort he has made with the thread he showed how much of a bro he is

I'm a big fan, I wanted to keep the thread moving and when I popped in he had just been nominated

The point of making the posts is to sell the person to us to the point we say yeah that guy should get one, if people aren't doing that, then obviously we will pick people we feel are most deserving

I love glissant and I know of how much of a bro he is, but no where in this thread was it actually shared, no one in this thread actually "sold" glissant unless you want to accept the reasoning of him fixing someone's skype.

In the case of him putting in the effort  to nominate OTHER people, then didn't he just end up nominating himself?
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: BunnyLake on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:17:02
CDTNewAss is the broest of bros, why? Cuz there was this one time he let me puke in his bathroom

If that's not the most worthy bro story compared to all the winners so far, I don't know what is.

Grats to glissant but really? There was one official nomination that included a story, and that was dubsgalore about how glissant fixed his Skype in a single sentence. Meanwhile glissant nominated countless other people, yet he's the one who got chosen? If he has done bro-things that you guys have experienced, at least share your nomination stories. Otherwise what the hell's the point?

Perhaps by how much of an effort he has made with the thread he showed how much of a bro he is

I'm a big fan, I wanted to keep the thread moving and when I popped in he had just been nominated

The point of making the posts is to sell the person to us to the point we say yeah that guy should get one, if people aren't doing that, then obviously we will pick people we feel are most deserving

I love glissant and I know of how much of a bro he is, but no where in this thread was it actually shared, no one in this thread actually "sold" glissant unless you want to accept the reasoning of him fixing someone's skype.

In the case of him putting in the effort  to nominate OTHER people, then didn't he just end up nominating himself?

Not a problem, as you have such an issue with my choice, I'll throw an extra bot in to the giveaway, so gliss gets his bot and that doesn't take the chance away from someone else

I'll decide on a bot and put a pic up tomorrow

Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:18:06
CDTNewAss is the broest of bros, why? Cuz there was this one time he let me puke in his bathroom

If that's not the most worthy bro story compared to all the winners so far, I don't know what is.

Grats to glissant but really? There was one official nomination that included a story, and that was dubsgalore about how glissant fixed his Skype in a single sentence. Meanwhile glissant nominated countless other people, yet he's the one who got chosen? If he has done bro-things that you guys have experienced, at least share your nomination stories. Otherwise what the hell's the point?

Perhaps by how much of an effort he has made with the thread he showed how much of a bro he is

I'm a big fan, I wanted to keep the thread moving and when I popped in he had just been nominated

The point of making the posts is to sell the person to us to the point we say yeah that guy should get one, if people aren't doing that, then obviously we will pick people we feel are most deserving

I love glissant and I know of how much of a bro he is, but no where in this thread was it actually shared, no one in this thread actually "sold" glissant unless you want to accept the reasoning of him fixing someone's skype.

In the case of him putting in the effort  to nominate OTHER people, then didn't he just end up nominating himself?

Not a problem, as you have such an issue with my choice, I'll throw an extra bot in to the giveaway, so gliss gets his bot and that doesn't take the chance away from someone else

I'll decide on a bot and put a pic up tomorrow



Well, that's a fair compromise.

Grats glissant!

gl to everyone else, enjoy the giveaway.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:18:40
CDTNewAss is the broest of bros, why? Cuz there was this one time he let me puke in his bathroom

If that's not the most worthy bro story compared to all the winners so far, I don't know what is.

Grats to glissant but really? There was one official nomination that included a story, and that was dubsgalore about how glissant fixed his Skype in a single sentence. Meanwhile glissant nominated countless other people, yet he's the one who got chosen? If he has done bro-things that you guys have experienced, at least share your nomination stories. Otherwise what the hell's the point?

Perhaps by how much of an effort he has made with the thread he showed how much of a bro he is

I'm a big fan, I wanted to keep the thread moving and when I popped in he had just been nominated

The point of making the posts is to sell the person to us to the point we say yeah that guy should get one, if people aren't doing that, then obviously we will pick people we feel are most deserving

I love glissant and I know of how much of a bro he is, but no where in this thread was it actually shared, no one in this thread actually "sold" glissant unless you want to accept the reasoning of him fixing someone's skype.

In the case of him putting in the effort  to nominate OTHER people, then didn't he just end up nominating himself?

Not a problem, as you have such an issue with my choice, I'll throw an extra bot in to the giveaway, so gliss gets his bot and that doesn't take the chance away from someone else

I'll decide on a bot and put a pic up tomorrow

(http://replygif.net/i/432.gif)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: BunnyLake on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:22:56
Don't mean to come off so defensive, I do get your point, but I'd  think gliss is very deserving also and don't feel bad about my choice

The third winner there is a good post about and they are getting the zombro, we just wanted to space them out a bit and give the bots out alternately between us
Title: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:24:31
Grats Glissbrother!

<3 Bunny, always the crowd pleaser.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:55:41
Grats Gliss and to whomever gets the next one!!!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Mon, 12 May 2014, 20:58:41
Congratulations Glissant!! Well deserved buddy!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - FIRST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 12 May 2014, 21:33:41
Congratulations GlissBro!

You've been here a long time and done a lot of good things for GH :)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: taylordcraig on Tue, 13 May 2014, 09:23:08
I nominate jdcarpe as a supreme jdbro.

JD's another member who has always been extremely helpful providing me with tons of help, including but not limited to, plate drawings, firmware help, soldering help both tips and in real life. JD has always been fair with pricing and has helped me out of a few tight spots and when he couldn't figure things out he always compensated and made sure I was taken care of.

I might not always agree with JD but he's usually always right and I also wish he was a moderator.

I nominate JD for being a reallycoolbro. He's crazy smart and helpful and pretty chill.
He's very involved in the community and knowledgeable about almost everything.
Got my jd40 off him and he waited months for payment. <3
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - SECOND WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: mashby on Tue, 13 May 2014, 09:31:39
I'd like to nominate Photoelectric.

Most folks know Photoelectric as an artisan painter (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44191.msg912502#msg912502) who has helped so many learn how to paint their cases. It's a fantastic resource, like many of the other posts that Photoelectric has made, but I'd like to relay a little story about the impact Photo had on me as a moderator.

Late last year, real life intervened and forced me to put GeekHack on the back burner for a few months. This was extra stressful because I was also a moderator (I've since stepped down) and felt that I was neglecting my duties and letting the team down. During this time, Photoelectric came on board as a moderator, but due to my lack of involvement, wasn't really focused on any of the changes, or impact this member had on the team.

Fast forward to February of this year and my little submarine pops backup to the surface and I'm blown away by just how active Photoelectric has been! It's mostly behind-the-scenes stuff that wouldn't make much sense being that it's out of context, but it's clear that Photo has been doing a lot of heavy lifting and is clearly committed to making GeekHack a better place. Photoelectric really stepped up and put a lot of time and energy into the role of Moderator and in my opinion is doing a fantastic job and has set the bar very high. It's no surprise that Photoelectric is now "Moderator Supreme".

The moderation team is just that -- a team -- and every member of that team puts in a lot into making GeekHack such a fun place to hang out and learn. But it's an amazing thing to watch when you see someone really put their heart-and-soul into a job all for the betterment of the community. Photoelectric has done just that and in my opinion, GeekHack.org is all the better because of it.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - SECOND WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: sth on Tue, 13 May 2014, 09:54:34
i nominate Hashbaz for being the nicest geekhacker.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - SECOND WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: foxer on Tue, 13 May 2014, 10:03:51
Congrats, Glissbro.

I'm sorry that I've not nominated anyone but I feel like a lot of the bigger members on this website have helped me and my family substantially so I'd feel like a complete idiot if I managed to forget someone out. I'm happy for those who have won and I'm sure you all deserve it. 
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - SECOND WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: atlas3686 on Tue, 13 May 2014, 10:53:08
Congrats Glissant!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - SECOND WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Tue, 13 May 2014, 11:14:42
Congratulations, ApocalypseMaow & Glissant!

I've only been around GH for a short while so I don't think I could nominate anyone that hasn't already been nominated in this thread, but I just wanted to say it's been fun reading these stories and peeking "behind the scenes" so to speak; big props to riotonthebay & BunnyLake for hosting such a cool contest!  :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - SECOND WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: BunnyLake on Tue, 13 May 2014, 12:06:09
ok guys

i said i was gonna add something new to this

and here it is

a wonderful mx lit jawless zombro

(http://i.imgur.com/67uYLSi.jpg)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - SECOND WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: exitfire401 on Tue, 13 May 2014, 12:10:25
ok guys

i said i was gonna add something new to this

and here it is

a wonderful mx lit jawless zombro

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/67uYLSi.jpg)


Very awesome.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - SECOND WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Glissant on Tue, 13 May 2014, 15:31:33
Thank you very much. I really appreciate being picked as a winner. Trust me when I say that I will be giving something back to the community in the near future, so keep an eye out in off topic in the coming week.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - SECOND WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: dustinhxc on Tue, 13 May 2014, 16:00:12
Congrats GlissBro! You were forsure one of the ones on my list. Just have too many people to mention. But You are great!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - SECOND WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 13 May 2014, 17:22:30
I have no idea if he is into collecting custom keycaps, as he was mostly active before I joined GH.

I nominate iMav - if it wasn't for him none of this would be happening.

Story: WHen I tried to join GH, there was a problem with the signup form (this was before r00tw0rm).  I emailed the admins with the details, and iMav created by account for me.  I still haev the email.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - SECOND WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: VesperSAINT on Tue, 13 May 2014, 18:01:36
Thank you very much. I really appreciate being picked as a winner. Trust me when I say that I will be giving something back to the community in the near future, so keep an eye out in off topic in the coming week.

Congrats, Glissbro!!! Can't wait to see your take pics of it on your 55g :D That thing is becoming beast! <3
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - SECOND WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: riotonthebay on Tue, 13 May 2014, 18:01:38
infiniti is an infinitebro

so besides keeping up with bob and grumblegut he is also a super 'keyboarding' dad. he posted a very awesome and informative write-up about his sprit build, another on his ducky transformation among other things. he is always very helpful and I know I have learned many things from his posts and gotten many laughs from his photos and adventures.

Announcing infiniti as our third winner!

(http://i.imgur.com/dtDkiVa.png)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 13 May 2014, 18:46:08
Congrats, infiniti! Now you have a zombro to name!  :)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Glissant on Tue, 13 May 2014, 19:41:35
Thank you very much. I really appreciate being picked as a winner. Trust me when I say that I will be giving something back to the community in the near future, so keep an eye out in off topic in the coming week.

Congrats, Glissbro!!! Can't wait to see your take pics of it on your 55g :D That thing is becoming beast! <3

Thank you, brother :) I'll hopefully be able to take some non-potato pics as the forecast is saying we will get at least partly sunny days coming the next few days. You need to trade me that VS cap btw. I'm so jelly.
~~

Congrats to infinity for being the third winner. Totally deserving, brother :).
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Badwrench on Tue, 13 May 2014, 20:33:40
Congrats to all the winners so far.  So much sharing going on lately.  I really like reading all the stories from everyone, lets keep them going. 
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: infiniti on Tue, 13 May 2014, 20:50:13
infiniti is an infinitebro

so besides keeping up with bob and grumblegut he is also a super 'keyboarding' dad. he posted a very awesome and informative write-up about his sprit build, another on his ducky transformation among other things. he is always very helpful and I know I have learned many things from his posts and gotten many laughs from his photos and adventures.

Announcing infiniti as our third winner!

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WHOA! :eek: Me?  Cool!  I'm a bro now! :thumb:

Hmm...where's my speech...

First, I'd like to thank riotonthebay and BunnyLake for organizing bros for being a bro.

Second, I'd like to thank SpAmRaY for bro-nominating me. *fist-bump*

I'd also like to thank Bro Caps for making bros...cannot imagine a world without them.  ^-^

I also thank wife-bro for supporting my hobbies and putting up with...um...stuff and baby-bro for not eating keycaps *knocks on wood*.

Last but not the least, all other GH brothers and sisters for reading my adventures which are often mundane. :p

*bow*

== === = === ==

Congrats, infiniti! Now you have a zombro to name!  :)

Thanks Zeal-bro!  Time to think of a name!

== === = === ==


Congrats to infinity for being the third winner. Totally deserving, brother :).

Thanks Glissbro!  We'll forever be bro's in the name: Noel! ;)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 13 May 2014, 21:07:10
Congrats Glissant and infiniti! Two very deserving bros right there. I hope you both enjoy your bro caps! I love to see friends winning things simply for being the awesome people they are. :)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: riotonthebay on Tue, 13 May 2014, 21:08:09

Congrats to all the winners so far.  So much sharing going on lately.  I really like reading all the stories from everyone, lets keep them going.

I agree, please keep the stories coming! We have at least 3 more bros ready for new owners :). (There's a chance more winners will be picked from past entries as well, so don't assume your entry has been overlooked.)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 13 May 2014, 21:37:05
Congrats infiniti!

A special friend for Bob ;)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: VesperSAINT on Tue, 13 May 2014, 22:27:30
CONGRATS TO INFINITI


Thank you, brother :) I'll hopefully be able to take some non-potato pics as the forecast is saying we will get at least partly sunny days coming the next few days. You need to trade me that VS cap btw. I'm so jelly.
~~

Congrats to infinity for being the third winner. Totally deserving, brother :).

Hee hee ~

I shall look forward to those higher quality photos, for sure!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 13 May 2014, 22:29:00
Congrats infiniti.  I look forward to the adventures of Shuffles the Zombro.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: atlas3686 on Wed, 14 May 2014, 01:26:58
infiniti is an infinitebro

so besides keeping up with bob and grumblegut he is also a super 'keyboarding' dad. he posted a very awesome and informative write-up about his sprit build, another on his ducky transformation among other things. he is always very helpful and I know I have learned many things from his posts and gotten many laughs from his photos and adventures.

Announcing infiniti as our third winner!

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


WHOA! :eek: Me?  Cool!  I'm a bro now! :thumb:

Hmm...where's my speech...

First, I'd like to thank riotonthebay and BunnyLake for organizing bros for being a bro.

Second, I'd like to thank SpAmRaY for bro-nominating me. *fist-bump*

I'd also like to thank Bro Caps for making bros...cannot imagine a world without them.  ^-^

I also thank wife-bro for supporting my hobbies and putting up with...um...stuff and baby-bro for not eating keycaps *knocks on wood*.

Last but not the least, all other GH brothers and sisters for reading my adventures which are often mundane. :p

*bow*

== === = === ==

Congrats, infiniti! Now you have a zombro to name!  :)

Thanks Zeal-bro!  Time to think of a name!

== === = === ==


Congrats to infinity for being the third winner. Totally deserving, brother :).

Thanks Glissbro!  We'll forever be bro's in the name: Noel! ;)

Congrats infinitibro! well deserved.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: epzy on Wed, 14 May 2014, 01:55:57
Congratulations infiniti and Glissant! =)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: BlueBär on Wed, 14 May 2014, 03:30:28
Congrats infiniti! Looks like Bob get's a new friend :)
Oh and also congrats to Glissant of course!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 14 May 2014, 07:23:55
Looking forward to more pictures with Bob and friends from infiniti haha
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: infiniti on Wed, 14 May 2014, 11:16:25
Thanks again guys!

@nubbinator: Shuffles the Zombro has pretty nice ring to it. :thumb:
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Binge on Wed, 14 May 2014, 12:00:46
Grats to everyone :)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: mashby on Wed, 14 May 2014, 13:26:13
Congrats Glissant and infiniti!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: danielucf on Wed, 14 May 2014, 13:59:29
(http://i.imgur.com/YvYIzO1.jpg)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: VesperSAINT on Wed, 14 May 2014, 16:35:53
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Is that James Rolfe? If so, I want my movie already.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: asdfjkl36 on Wed, 14 May 2014, 16:41:32
Oh wow. Thanks infinity for adding me to this, but as it show, you deserve to win one of these  :thumb:

I enjoy watching your CC adventures and all the project you work on, for yourself and your son.

Keep up to Brotastic work *fist bump*
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Dubsgalore on Thu, 15 May 2014, 22:10:52
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LOL

this genuinely made me laugh out loud

props
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: 1pq on Sat, 17 May 2014, 23:27:29
I nominate vesperbro. When I was a noob and trying to work out how to copy his filco, he was extremely nice and helpful, and provided me with all the info I needed. Plus his photos are insanely gorgeous!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Glissant on Tue, 20 May 2014, 13:20:39
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Thank you so much, Bunnysir! The goodies are really appreciated. And the business cards are stellar too :) .


Here's a picture of all the stuff
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Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: BunnyLake on Tue, 20 May 2014, 13:25:01
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Thank you so much, Bunnysir! The goodies are really appreciated. And the business cards are stellar too :) .


Here's a picture of all the stuff
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glad it got there safe, i just grabbed a handful of random gh caps as i know you collect, you probably had them all but you never know
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: slickmamba on Tue, 20 May 2014, 13:48:43
damn, this board is ****ing awesome!  Great community :D
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: atlas3686 on Tue, 20 May 2014, 16:38:12
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Thank you so much, Bunnysir! The goodies are really appreciated. And the business cards are stellar too :) .


Here's a picture of all the stuff
(Attachment Link)


glad it got there safe, i just grabbed a handful of random gh caps as i know you collect, you probably had them all but you never know

Has there ever been a topre gh cap?
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: BunnyLake on Tue, 20 May 2014, 16:39:49
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Thank you so much, Bunnysir! The goodies are really appreciated. And the business cards are stellar too :) .


Here's a picture of all the stuff
(Attachment Link)


glad it got there safe, i just grabbed a handful of random gh caps as i know you collect, you probably had them all but you never know

Has there ever been a topre gh cap?

yes

(http://i.imgur.com/xaNhxhi.jpg)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 20 May 2014, 16:39:54
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Thank you so much, Bunnysir! The goodies are really appreciated. And the business cards are stellar too :) .


Here's a picture of all the stuff
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Wow...that gh and that dark grey on light grey special elite font geek hack cap. Send those my way bror?  ;)
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 20 May 2014, 17:23:19
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Thank you so much, Bunnysir! The goodies are really appreciated. And the business cards are stellar too :) .

Here's a picture of all the stuff
(Attachment Link)

Nice haul! :)


Has there ever been a topre gh cap?

yes

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/xaNhxhi.jpg)


This probably needs to happen :eek:
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: VesperSAINT on Thu, 22 May 2014, 03:17:59
I nominate vesperbro. When I was a noob and trying to work out how to copy his filco, he was extremely nice and helpful, and provided me with all the info I needed. Plus his photos are insanely gorgeous!

:P over! But thank you for the kind words <3


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Thank you so much, Bunnysir! The goodies are really appreciated. And the business cards are stellar too :) .


Here's a picture of all the stuff
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Congrats, my fellow purple bot bro! They look absolutely amazing!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: riotonthebay on Fri, 23 May 2014, 15:31:40
Bunny and I have decided to make this a bit of a living thread. Instead of rushing to give everything away, we'll be periodically giving stuff away when there's stuff to give.

Right now Bunny still has a couple of bros, and of course Bro Caps' awesome contribution is still up for grabs. So let's hear more stories and win more people more stuff just for being awesome!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: swill on Fri, 23 May 2014, 20:45:33
Bunny and I have decided to make this a bit of a living thread. Instead of rushing to give everything away, we'll be periodically giving stuff away when there's stuff to give.

Right now Bunny still has a couple of bros, and of course Bro Caps' awesome contribution is still up for grabs. So let's hear more stories and win more people more stuff just for being awesome!


I would nominate Bro Caps for being a bro and being so generous, but that seems a little bit pointless.  :P  Worth pointing out that he is appreciated though and that his generosity does not go unnoticed... 

Thank you guys for being such rockstars in this community.  I have always had good experiences with Riot.  Bunny is a saint and goes above and beyond on everything he does.  I have not interacted with Bro Caps much yet, but his work is incredible and his generosity is to be admired...

Good job guys.  Much love...
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: anoxy on Sat, 24 May 2014, 20:47:30
I nominate intelli78, because he has been looking out for me while I deal with the fierce shade that is Originativeco

Seems like a pretty nice dude, so he deserves a bro in my book.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: pexon on Sun, 25 May 2014, 11:57:29
Can I join in on giving out free stuff for the bros?
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: riotonthebay on Sun, 25 May 2014, 12:21:25
Can I join in on giving out free stuff for the bros?

Yes! I'd love for this thread to become bigger and better with more "sponsors". Don't worry about stepping on our toes– feel free to give things out as you see fit. :) Send me a PM with pics or a description as well and I'll add stuff to the OP.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: OnTheBrink on Tue, 27 May 2014, 19:34:07
I'd like to name "RaVNzCRoFT". He is not as active as some on here and he might not be the most known, but that guy not only has a great personality, but admirable intentions. He has helped me immensely on turning my original key cap design into a 3D model to be printed and later made into a machined mold.

Creating key caps with my own signature design has been a passion of mine for a while now. With more artisans innovating and displaying their art work on here, it continued to motivate and inspire me. Having creative artwork, with no way to transfer them into something I can touch or see in person unless I create my own mold (which I have never done) and knowing next to nothing about casting; it was overwhelming to try and figure out where to start.

Through just private messaging, RaVNzCRoFT jumped at the opportunity and believed in my work. Now I have a plan, realistic goals, my cap has been sent to be 3D printed as a test run and I am buying materials to start practicing how to cast by hand before I have my mold machine made. And after all of this, NEVER ONCE has he asked for anything in return.

RaVNzCRoFT is a rare breed. The internet needs more people like him.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: infiniti on Wed, 28 May 2014, 03:13:29
Shuffles the Zombro has arrived!

Chilling out on Truffles the Shih-Tzu:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20523800/GH%20Pictures/2014-05-28a%20Shuffles%20the%20Zombro/IMG_0973_esw.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20523800/GH%20Pictures/2014-05-28a%20Shuffles%20the%20Zombro/IMG_0974_esw.jpg)

Thanks again to riotonthebay, BunnyLake, Bro Caps, and SpAmRaY! :thumb:
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: JaccoW on Wed, 28 May 2014, 03:19:19
I have several people I want to thank but most of all Margon a.k.a. Margo Baggins for continuously helping me with my keyboards. I have sent four boards his way and he won't even allow me to pay him for shipping.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 28 May 2014, 03:27:05
Shuffles the Zombro has arrived!

Chilling out on Truffles the Shih-Tzu:

Show Image
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(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20523800/GH%20Pictures/2014-05-28a%20Shuffles%20the%20Zombro/IMG_0974_esw.jpg)


Thanks again to riotonthebay, BunnyLake, Bro Caps, and SpAmRaY! :thumb:

Was your dog sleeping? I'm surprised he didn't shake the zombro off.  :p
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: infiniti on Wed, 28 May 2014, 04:39:44
Shuffles the Zombro has arrived!

Chilling out on Truffles the Shih-Tzu:

Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20523800/GH%20Pictures/2014-05-28a%20Shuffles%20the%20Zombro/IMG_0973_esw.jpg)


Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20523800/GH%20Pictures/2014-05-28a%20Shuffles%20the%20Zombro/IMG_0974_esw.jpg)


Thanks again to riotonthebay, BunnyLake, Bro Caps, and SpAmRaY! :thumb:

Was your dog sleeping? I'm surprised he didn't shake the zombro off.  :p

The dog was full and/or lazy so *plop* she lay down while I took pictures. :))
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: RESPRiT on Mon, 02 June 2014, 12:15:23
This is still a thing right?

I'd like to nominate Smasher816 for all the work he's put into making HHKB modding exceptionally accessible for those who are new to how things work. His Teensy HHKB writeup (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57008.0) is probably the most thorough and comprehensive guide to more elusive mods like these and I'm in complete awe with how much work he's put into this stuff just so he can be a contributor to the community. Honestly, I think that thread should be getting waaaaay more attention and I think rewarding a quality content creator like Smasher is a great way of showing that GeekHack values individuals who have something to give to the community.
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - THIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Frenir on Thu, 05 June 2014, 08:13:17
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Thank you so much, Bunnysir! The goodies are really appreciated. And the business cards are stellar too :) .


Here's a picture of all the stuff
(Attachment Link)


glad it got there safe, i just grabbed a handful of random gh caps as i know you collect, you probably had them all but you never know

Has there ever been a topre gh cap?

yes

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/xaNhxhi.jpg)


Bhahaha   :))
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro - SECOND WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Krogenar on Thu, 05 June 2014, 08:35:34
I'd like to nominate Photoelectric.

I know it was nearly a month ago, but I second Photoelectric's nomination for a BroCap. Photo's painting writeup is great and helped to unleash a lot of creativity (especially in the QFR contest), and Photo has always been polite about requests for help -- even when those questions had been answered in the writeup.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: Kayla on Thu, 05 June 2014, 09:17:27
Can I nominate CPTBadAss even if hes been nominated before? ~

Helping me out with trying out new keycap materials and being a sweet guy! :)
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: Thechemist on Sun, 15 June 2014, 14:50:26
I nominate Grendel (http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2069) for the awesome troubleshooting job he did on JD 40% pcb, code / firmware ( small fry keyboard ). He also helped me with the early version green pcb GHpad; helping without asking for anything in return and never complained about anything. I know there are many others on this site that also deserve more recognition, I am just trying to shine the light on a fellow member I know that wouldn't say anything otherwise.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: riotonthebay on Sun, 15 June 2014, 14:54:26
Thanks everyone for the few recent submissions that have bumped this up :). This is still ongoing, even if it's slowed down a little.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: do_Og@n on Wed, 18 June 2014, 20:57:50
Since this appears to still be ongoing I would like to nominate:

Krogenar!!!

     &

  terrpn!!!

They are good people and awesome Bros! (I know the rules said only one per post but I'd rather save the posts)
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 18 June 2014, 21:06:57
I nominate Zeal as my Canadian Bro!
He was extremely cool while handling my order and his work is very clean.  :thumb:
It also helps that he is Canadian which I mostly like because I hate getting things shipped internationally. You never know when there are surprise import charges...
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: Lurch on Thu, 19 June 2014, 12:43:35
I nominate epzy. Viking bro.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: Lurch on Thu, 19 June 2014, 12:48:41
I nominate Flyersfan1. East coast bro/hooked me up with a HHKB Type-S.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: Lurch on Thu, 19 June 2014, 12:49:16
I nominate billnye29. Science bro.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: Lurch on Thu, 19 June 2014, 12:50:25
In addition to my nominations, I would like to mention that all three have been very helpful, respectful, and honest.

Big up, bros. Thanks for everything.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: shadewolf on Fri, 20 June 2014, 18:13:03
I'd like to nominate jpm804. I pm'd him a few times when I was a baby geekhacker and he was super helpful and always friendly.

I don't know if he's still active around here anymore, but he gets my vote.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: HipsterPunks on Fri, 20 June 2014, 20:38:41
"I nominate skcheng as a Supreme Surprise You Bro."

skcheng has always been an awesome dude to just chat with and i have learned so much about the inner workings of a keyboard from him. He is always down to help you out when **** hits the fan. A couple months ago i broke one of my dream keyboards and butchered the pcb when i tried to bring it back to life. I was chatting with him on how i can fix it, and he said he would fix it free of charge. After he received my pcb he told me i striped the tracers and burned some of my pcb (embarrassing right?) well he noticed Bunnylake was selling the exact board i wrecked, bought it for me, and surprised me with it... skcheng wouldn't take any money at all no matter how much i threw it at him.

Last week we were discussing BS boards and how i never tried one, he sent me an AT-F to try for how ever long i need it for... amazing dude!
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: riotonthebay on Fri, 20 June 2014, 22:28:51

"I nominate skcheng as a Supreme Surprise You Bro."

skcheng has always been an awesome dude to just chat with and i have learned so much about the inner workings of a keyboard from him. He is always down to help you out when **** hits the fan. A couple months ago i broke one of my dream keyboards and butchered the pcb when i tried to bring it back to life. I was chatting with him on how i can fix it, and he said he would fix it free of charge. After he received my pcb he told me i striped the tracers and burned some of my pcb (embarrassing right?) well he noticed Bunnylake was selling the exact board i wrecked, bought it for me, and surprised me with it... skcheng wouldn't take any money at all no matter how much i threw it at him.

Last week we were discussing BS boards and how i never tried one, he sent me an AT-F to try for how ever long i need it for... amazing dude!

I believe you're currently trying the same AT Model F that he let me use for about 3 months :). Very generous guy.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: byker on Wed, 25 June 2014, 14:29:53
I would like to renominate Thechemist. He happily volunteered his time to solder 5 JD40s, and I know I am excited to see his work. He has been very helpful and patient and answered any questions I have had.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: swill on Wed, 25 June 2014, 14:32:42
I would like to nominate Matt3o.  He has done a GREAT job on the Granite set and I know how much work it has been.  I really appreciate all his hard work and is always-awesome attitude. 
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: tigersharkdude on Wed, 25 June 2014, 14:51:12
I would like to nominate Nubbinator.

Ive purchased 2 caps from him in the past few weeks. First I had contacted him about a custom cap and he promptly made it, I received 2 caps (1 free and a Nub Bag). Second I purchased one cap in his recent sale and again received 2 caps in the mail. Nubbinator is an epic and deserving bro
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: swill on Wed, 25 June 2014, 15:03:49
I would like to nominate Nubbinator.

Ive purchased 2 caps from him in the past few weeks. First I had contacted him about a custom cap and he promptly made it, I received 2 caps (1 free and a Nub Bag). Second I purchased one cap in his recent sale and again received 2 caps in the mail. Nubbinator is an epic and deserving bro

I have not interacted with Nubs directly, but he does seem to be a stand up bro...
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: byker on Wed, 25 June 2014, 15:10:35
I would like to nominate Nubbinator.

Ive purchased 2 caps from him in the past few weeks. First I had contacted him about a custom cap and he promptly made it, I received 2 caps (1 free and a Nub Bag). Second I purchased one cap in his recent sale and again received 2 caps in the mail. Nubbinator is an epic and deserving bro
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Nubs is a very helpful and giving Bro.. And his caps keep getting better and better!
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: kenmai9 on Wed, 25 June 2014, 15:32:17
I would like to nominate Nubbinator.

Ive purchased 2 caps from him in the past few weeks. First I had contacted him about a custom cap and he promptly made it, I received 2 caps (1 free and a Nub Bag). Second I purchased one cap in his recent sale and again received 2 caps in the mail. Nubbinator is an epic and deserving bro

I would also like to nominate Nubbinator.

From custom USB cables, custom Wood cases(!!!), to his artisan caps. Nubbinator does it all and he does it well. Not only will he give you a great price, he'll give you amazing quality in everything he does. He's always been a stand up fella on the forums and I think he'd be well deserved of receiving a Bro for being a bro!
Title: Re: [Giveaway] Bros for being a bro
Post by: Belfong on Sat, 05 July 2014, 21:19:46
What a great giveaway.

I'd like to nominate Naasfu-bro as a Comrade-bro-in-arms simply because I enjoy talking about this hobby with him a lot. I have about 400 PMs and I think his PM probably dominated more than half of it. He's very open to share his views and I could see he spent a lot of time to write. But most importantly, his passion for all things Bro and Clacks is very contagious. His photos of his Clack collection are like some voodoo magic that brings out the lust inside me to seek out more Bros and Clacks. I may be blinded by all these beauties but Naasfu always smack me back to reality (ie I need to watch my spending). So, while he may be the devil that lure me with his photos, he's also the angel that talk sense back into me. Which is why he's the Comrade Bro whom I can depend on and whom I trust who will talk sense into me!

My second nominee is TheBinary for his sudden out-of-this-world generosity and offer to help me out with my collection. He doesn't need to do so, me being a noob and newbie but he did so and that was like having a King of CC collection suddenly bestowing a kindness to a peasant and along the way got to know each other more and I find that he's a really honorable man that stood by his words and have a very strong code of conduct. He may have some challenges he's facing but he has a very positive mindset and I learned a lot from him on being positive with to our outlook in life. Besides, he needs to grow his Bro collection, so this is a good time as ever! :)

My third nominee is atlas because he's my therapy Bro. Usually we both missed on the sales dibs and we would cry on each other shoulder and generally encourage each other to not give up. Sounds cheesy but that's what your therapy pal is for. Otherwise it's the end of te world, as I know it. And now that I have somehow missed the Magarita clack dibs, I need to seek out my friend atlas for therapy again.

(Typed all these on a phone and hope it doesn't double post. But these 3 right here, are the bros of all bros!)

I know riot said that old entries still stand a chance, so don't forget my 3 bros above :P
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 09 July 2014, 19:23:20
I'm gonna nominate terrpn.

He reached out to me after he discovered I was getting into fountain pens. I love chatting about my hobbies so we started talking about this and that. Then one day, he goes, I'm sending you a fountain pen as a surprise.

(http://i.imgur.com/TQtjGQ4.jpg?1)

He sent me this Pelikan M200 with a Warranted 14K music nib. I was on like QFR level and he sends me this pen that skyrockets me into the next level. Like modded Filco/GON with 65g Clears level. He told me the other day that it was his first Pelikan and now it's my first Pelikan. That's so awesome. This pen will probably never leave my collection. But maybe I'll gift it to someone one day like terrpn did for me.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 09 July 2014, 19:27:23
I'm gonna nominate terrpn.

He reached out to me after he discovered I was getting into fountain pens. I love chatting about my hobbies so we started talking about this and that. Then one day, he goes, I'm sending you a fountain pen as a surprise.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/TQtjGQ4.jpg?1)


He sent me this Pelikan M200 with a Warranted 14K music nib. I was on like QFR level and he sends me this pen that skyrockets me into the next level. Like modded Filco/GON with 65g Clears level. He told me the other day that it was his first Pelikan and now it's my first Pelikan. That's so awesome. This pen will probably never leave my collection. But maybe I'll gift it to someone one day like terrpn did for me.

 :thumb:  Great story.  That's a real bro right there.  (not that the others mentioned in here aren't!)
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: swill on Thu, 10 July 2014, 00:03:03
I'm gonna nominate terrpn.

He reached out to me after he discovered I was getting into fountain pens. I love chatting about my hobbies so we started talking about this and that. Then one day, he goes, I'm sending you a fountain pen as a surprise.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/TQtjGQ4.jpg?1)


He sent me this Pelikan M200 with a Warranted 14K music nib. I was on like QFR level and he sends me this pen that skyrockets me into the next level. Like modded Filco/GON with 65g Clears level. He told me the other day that it was his first Pelikan and now it's my first Pelikan. That's so awesome. This pen will probably never leave my collection. But maybe I'll gift it to someone one day like terrpn did for me.

That thing is purty.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 10 July 2014, 00:07:49
I nominate tbc. He ordered a bulge cable from Zeal which showed me the path to ordering crazy cables from him!  :p
I have now become one of Zeal's chief torturers and as an added bonus, I get some fancy cables!  :p
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 10 July 2014, 00:53:26
I would like to nominate Pexon.

He provides a great service in terms of his cabling, he is great in his communication, and when I had an issue, he sent me a free replacement out first class. He also helped me with PSU recommendations when I wanted some more wiring done.

He has also offered to buy me some beers at Insomnia 52 for other issues I have had :D
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: swill on Sun, 13 July 2014, 06:44:54
I nominate iri. You wanted real life stories. Well, I don't have one, but he does. :)

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45656.msg1398566.msg#1398566
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 13 July 2014, 10:35:08
Yes. Iri always has awesome pics and life experiences to share.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: swill on Sun, 13 July 2014, 14:02:15
Yes. Iri always has awesome pics and life experiences to share.

Ya. That one is more special than usual. :)
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: LONGZILLA on Sun, 13 July 2014, 14:29:49
Nominate CPTBadAss, the most handsome bro on GH. I never get tired of seeing pictures of his adventures.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: RabRhee on Sun, 13 July 2014, 16:02:13
I nominate Mkawa. Mainly because he reminds me of the shoeshine guy from police squad, just without the need for a bribe. No matter what the topic, Mkawa will have some information that will help you. I suspect if the American government had asked Mkawa about the financial crisis 5 years ago it may have been fixed by now.

What's the word on the street, Mkawa?
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: swill on Tue, 15 July 2014, 20:58:46
I nominate AKmalamute. Fastest turn around time on the dox plate GB all while helping get the GH60 GB back on track.

Just give the man his earnings. :P
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: domoaligato on Mon, 28 July 2014, 12:03:45
I would like to nominate Mkawa for saving me from myself and researching and selling me all my casting equipment.
if it wasn't for him I might have blown up my first pressure pot like a huge grenade in my garage and I might not be typing this right now. he has spent a very large amount of his time in skype helping me, binge, jiggityjane, and I believe also nubbinator with casting equipment, techniques and other cool stuff.

Relube your molds after every cast with exotic wholesale lubricants?
Who comes up with this stuff?

mkawa. That's who.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: genkidama on Fri, 01 August 2014, 06:56:36
I nominate BlueBär as a supreme bro!

He showed me the world of geekhack and the keyboard enthusiasm! He explained everything to me multiple times although I forgot many many things he taught me. Also he just sent me a small package with a keycap he owned and he wanted to show me a PBT keycap and gave me some springs, o-rings, a nice letter (L), cord for my mouse cable and a small tutorial for how to get my mouse corded :thumb:

Nonetheless he also contributed with a mechenical keyboard Wiki for newbs like me to look up stuff if you forget things and the great idea of "The Geekhack Box of Faith" which is also a very nice idea to get keyboard novices into mech loving semi-novices  :rolleyes: And how great this community is where some just want to give and contribute stuff for this box and as I read the thread it warmed up my heart how special GH is and how loving it can be on the internet, despite, of course, some special occasions ;).
I better stop or I'll break out love-crying ^^ can you call it like that?

greets,
genki
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: BlueBär on Fri, 01 August 2014, 07:50:22
I nominate BlueBär as a supreme bro!

 :-*
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: jameslr on Fri, 01 August 2014, 07:58:16
I nominate CPTBadAss. He encouraged me to put myself out there when I was unsure of myself. I met him at Keycon 2013 and had a blast with everyone there. If not for him - I probably would have never showed up. Not only is he a super smart dude, but he's very generous and funny. Top bro in my book, and that's saying a lot because there's a lot of great people here on GH.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: jameslr on Fri, 01 August 2014, 08:02:12
I also nominate HoffmanMyster. He is most likely the friendliest bro I have ever had the pleasure of meeting (Keycon 2013). He also offered to build a O2 headphone amp for me because I was looking for one and I didn't have a soldering iron yet.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: osman99 on Sun, 10 August 2014, 22:36:12
I nominate Ceedog for teaching me everything I know about mechs!
Title: Re: [Giveaway - on hold] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: riotonthebay on Sun, 10 August 2014, 22:39:20
Thanks everyone for your continued submissions :). Since we haven't given anything away for a little while, I'm going to say this is officially on hold. I'm sure we'll eventually come up with more stuff, and when that happens all previous submissions will remain valid. In the meantime, feel free to keep using this thread as a place to say nice things about each other!
Title: Re: [Giveaway - Ongoing!] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: Lurch on Tue, 19 August 2014, 09:11:23
"I nominate skcheng as a Supreme Surprise You Bro."

skcheng has always been an awesome dude to just chat with and i have learned so much about the inner workings of a keyboard from him. He is always down to help you out when **** hits the fan. A couple months ago i broke one of my dream keyboards and butchered the pcb when i tried to bring it back to life. I was chatting with him on how i can fix it, and he said he would fix it free of charge. After he received my pcb he told me i striped the tracers and burned some of my pcb (embarrassing right?) well he noticed Bunnylake was selling the exact board i wrecked, bought it for me, and surprised me with it... skcheng wouldn't take any money at all no matter how much i threw it at him.

Last week we were discussing BS boards and how i never tried one, he sent me an AT-F to try for how ever long i need it for... amazing dude!

This. +100 for skcheng. I had a similar interaction with him. Such a nice guy.
Title: Re: [Giveaway - on hold] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!
Post by: nubbinator on Sun, 31 August 2014, 21:58:10
I'd like to nominate jalaj for being a huge bro.  He sent me off a JDL Topre board to use to test spacing for Topre caps and is sending me all the caps from his Type Heaven to use for making caps, all without any expectation of anything in return other than being able to buy a Topre Dolly or two or three in the future.  That's the kind of community and generosity that really made me feel like a part of Geekhack to begin with and what has kept me here.  Even with all the drama and craziness here, it's nice to see someone keeping the spirit alive (there are many others of course, he's just been one of the most recent).

Not only that, but he always has a kind word to say and seems like a genuine person.  Definitely deserving of Bro status and a free Bro.