Some of my best friends are skinners....
Monday, December 9, 2002 by Larry Kuperman | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
For those old enough to remember that joke, I don't need to actually say the punchline. 
It is close to two years now that I have been hanging around the skinning scene. I am fortunate enough that I get to hang out with skinners pretty much all day long. Millions of people come here each month for the art, but never get the opportunity to meet the artists as I have. So let me say "thanks" and tell the folks a little of what they are missing:
BoXXi never has a harsh word or an unkind thought. Bryan, you are the "salt of the earth" and a Queen fan besides. Thanks!
Alexandrie and Treetog. I can't begin to count the number of times Johanne and Renato have helped me out of trouble.
! Truly great artists and great people.
PJPowell and GreenReaper. Phil and Laurence are among the nicest people anyone could hope to meet. I look forward to seeing them every day, even if they are on the other side of the Atlantic!
Mike Bryant is always willing to lend a helping hand. Mike is often the first person to answer a question on IRC.
Mormegil. How did Paul respond to the success of his wonderful Orion icons? He posted on WinCustomize asking what else people wanted that he could make for free.
MadIce. Always there to help. We recently compared the skinning world to the best parts of the '60s. Peace, my friend!
DavidK is one of the nicest people that I have ever met. I wish you all the best in the New Year.
David Adams is a remarkable guy. A priveledge to know you and boy! did Notre Dame give us some thrills or what!
Adni. How many people has Nikos helped on the boards? How many times has Adni been the first to say something nice about someone's skin?
Carlitus. We are all richer for your work and for just having you around.
Jafo. I respect you for who you are, and not just for your spelling.
Does everyone realize how hard Paul works?
Paxx. One of the most steady folks I know. A great skinner, a great moderator.
Jeff Schader (The Skins Factory). I am not going to embarass you by saying all the nice things that you do (when no one is looking!)
Starone. As nice a lady as one could hope to meet! Thank you, ma'am!
Voodoo_Freak. Ian, you are one of the finest young men out there. Not just for your skins or your walls, but for the beauty of your soul!
AlexG. Images, beauty and a heck of a basketball playa!
AJCrowley. Knowing you enriched my life, mate.
There are so many more! What great people live in this part of cyberspace!
It is close to two years now that I have been hanging around the skinning scene. I am fortunate enough that I get to hang out with skinners pretty much all day long. Millions of people come here each month for the art, but never get the opportunity to meet the artists as I have. So let me say "thanks" and tell the folks a little of what they are missing:
BoXXi never has a harsh word or an unkind thought. Bryan, you are the "salt of the earth" and a Queen fan besides. Thanks!
Alexandrie and Treetog. I can't begin to count the number of times Johanne and Renato have helped me out of trouble.
! Truly great artists and great people.PJPowell and GreenReaper. Phil and Laurence are among the nicest people anyone could hope to meet. I look forward to seeing them every day, even if they are on the other side of the Atlantic!
Mike Bryant is always willing to lend a helping hand. Mike is often the first person to answer a question on IRC.
Mormegil. How did Paul respond to the success of his wonderful Orion icons? He posted on WinCustomize asking what else people wanted that he could make for free.
MadIce. Always there to help. We recently compared the skinning world to the best parts of the '60s. Peace, my friend!
DavidK is one of the nicest people that I have ever met. I wish you all the best in the New Year.
David Adams is a remarkable guy. A priveledge to know you and boy! did Notre Dame give us some thrills or what!
Adni. How many people has Nikos helped on the boards? How many times has Adni been the first to say something nice about someone's skin?
Carlitus. We are all richer for your work and for just having you around.
Jafo. I respect you for who you are, and not just for your spelling.
Does everyone realize how hard Paul works?Paxx. One of the most steady folks I know. A great skinner, a great moderator.
Jeff Schader (The Skins Factory). I am not going to embarass you by saying all the nice things that you do (when no one is looking!)
Starone. As nice a lady as one could hope to meet! Thank you, ma'am!
Voodoo_Freak. Ian, you are one of the finest young men out there. Not just for your skins or your walls, but for the beauty of your soul!
AlexG. Images, beauty and a heck of a basketball playa!
AJCrowley. Knowing you enriched my life, mate.
There are so many more! What great people live in this part of cyberspace!
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Adam Najmanowicz
Reply #22 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 1:15 PM
Reply #22 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 1:15 PM
Speaking of nostalgy. There are a lot of people not just skinners who have contributed to the scene. Besides those you have mentioned (of which many i know personally and value the highest) Larry I'd really like to thank the Fate for allowing me to meet a few great people not always remembered now for what they have done, but since we are talking theese things i'd like to tribute them:
- D the humble and always helpfull Derek Charboneau. He is the one who actually cuased the SkinStudio to materialize. He have supported me in many ways and he have beed a great skinner and a wonderfull friend.
- Styles who always had kind words when it was hard in the beginning.
- Bat for his great skins that actually made me start the project.
- Einstein47 (Dave Hayward) for his efforst in making skinning more popular and all the help for the people to become skinners.
- all the great guys at Stardock, you're beeing hell of a team and great friends.
- All of you guys for your patience for all the bugs I introduce in SkinStudio and your kind help in eliminating them. And actually for using the project.
As Einstein47 used to say:
Those who can - do,
those who can't - teach
Can you belive I have never created one skin, though helping you guys let me feel (a little bit) the contributor to each of them.
Thank you all for your beautifull minds and kindness of sharing it with us.
- D the humble and always helpfull Derek Charboneau. He is the one who actually cuased the SkinStudio to materialize. He have supported me in many ways and he have beed a great skinner and a wonderfull friend.
- Styles who always had kind words when it was hard in the beginning.
- Bat for his great skins that actually made me start the project.
- Einstein47 (Dave Hayward) for his efforst in making skinning more popular and all the help for the people to become skinners.
- all the great guys at Stardock, you're beeing hell of a team and great friends.
- All of you guys for your patience for all the bugs I introduce in SkinStudio and your kind help in eliminating them. And actually for using the project.
As Einstein47 used to say:
Those who can - do,
those who can't - teach
Can you belive I have never created one skin, though helping you guys let me feel (a little bit) the contributor to each of them.
Thank you all for your beautifull minds and kindness of sharing it with us.
adni18
Reply #23 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 7:56 PM
Reply #23 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 7:56 PM
We appreciate a lot your work SkinStudio, which giving us a very powerful tool!
Thank you
Oh, what a wonderful and full of kindness thread! I think I am dreaming
Thank you
Oh, what a wonderful and full of kindness thread! I think I am dreaming
starone
Reply #24 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 10:00 PM
Reply #24 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 10:00 PM
SkinStudio, you are very special. I am so glad I met you.
migellito
Reply #25 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 10:39 PM
Reply #25 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 10:39 PM
wow, jafo mentioned d'mer. has -anybody- seen him around -anywhere-? i miss that guy.
Jafo
Reply #26 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 10:55 PM
Reply #26 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 10:55 PM
Mig...coincidentally, I caught up with him 2 days ago on ICQ....said he'd been busy at'school'...
JamMeister33
Reply #27 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 11:00 PM
Reply #27 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 11:00 PM
JamMeister33 thinks that this calls for a round of filled chocolates for everyone....!!!
The drinks are on me....
The drinks are on me....
MarkMcQ
Reply #28 Wednesday, December 11, 2002 8:20 AM
Reply #28 Wednesday, December 11, 2002 8:20 AM
Mike, I was talking to Deven last night on irc.
He's on #artuproar a lot these days.
He's on #artuproar a lot these days.
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Reply #21 Tuesday, December 10, 2002 9:38 AM