[Giveaway - on hold] Bros (and more!) for being a bro - third winner announced!

[riotonthebay]

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!

[swill]

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.    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...

[anoxy]

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.

[pexon]

Can I join in on giving out free stuff for the bros?

[riotonthebay]

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.

[OnTheBrink]

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.

[infiniti]

Shuffles the Zombro has arrived!

Chilling out on Truffles the Shih-Tzu:





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

[JaccoW]

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.

[Zeal]

Shuffles the Zombro has arrived!

Chilling out on Truffles the Shih-Tzu:

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

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

[infiniti]

Shuffles the Zombro has arrived!

Chilling out on Truffles the Shih-Tzu:

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

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

The dog was full and/or lazy so *plop* she lay down while I took pictures. )

[RESPRiT]

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 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.

[Frenir]

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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

Has there ever been a topre gh cap?

yes

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Bhahaha   :))

[Krogenar]

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. 

[Kayla]

Can I nominate CPTBadAss even if hes been nominated before? ~

Helping me out with trying out new keycap materials and being a sweet guy!

[Thechemist]

I nominate Grendel 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.

[riotonthebay]

Thanks everyone for the few recent submissions that have bumped this up . This is still ongoing, even if it's slowed down a little.

[do_Og@n]

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)

[FrostyToast]

I nominate Zeal as my Canadian Bro!
He was extremely cool while handling my order and his work is very clean. 
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...

[Lurch]

I nominate epzy. Viking bro.

[Lurch]

I nominate Flyersfan1. East coast bro/hooked me up with a HHKB Type-S.

[Lurch]

I nominate billnye29. Science bro.

[Lurch]

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.

[shadewolf]

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.

[HipsterPunks]

"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!

[riotonthebay]

"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.

[byker]

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.

[swill]

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. 

[tigersharkdude]

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

[swill]

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...

[byker]

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!

[kenmai9]

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!

[Belfong]

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

[CPTBadAss]

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.



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.

[HoffmanMyster]

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.

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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!)

[swill]

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.

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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.

[FrostyToast]

I nominate tbc. He ordered a bulge cable from Zeal which showed me the path to ordering crazy cables from him! 
I have now become one of Zeal's chief torturers and as an added bonus, I get some fancy cables! 

[katushkin]

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

[swill]

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

[SpAmRaY]

Yes. Iri always has awesome pics and life experiences to share.

[swill]

Yes. Iri always has awesome pics and life experiences to share.

Ya. That one is more special than usual.

[LONGZILLA]

Nominate CPTBadAss, the most handsome bro on GH. I never get tired of seeing pictures of his adventures.

[RabRhee]

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?

[swill]

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.

[domoaligato]

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.

[genkidama]

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

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  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

[BlueBär]

I nominate BlueBär as a supreme bro!

 

[jameslr]

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.

[jameslr]

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.

[osman99]

I nominate Ceedog for teaching me everything I know about mechs!

[riotonthebay]

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!