I'll throw in my 2 cents. Yeah, I'm a newbie, so take it as a first impression.
Blarobbarg- Blaro has been a very nice member to chat with and is one of the friendlies members I've come across. What I appreciate most about him is his honesty. He's genuine and likes to clear up any false information that pops up here and there; which has been great for me, since I have a bad habit of forgetting to check the facts before posting. His blog has really made an impact on me in the last little while, too. Even though there's a certain level of anonymity on the internet, it can still take guts and courage to share your personal story like he has. I appreciate that.
trollheart- I've had the pleasure of running into trollheart here a few times, and I think he's an overall great poster. Not only because of his ingenious blog (he already knows what I think of that), but because of how he treats other members. He never hesitates to be an encouragement to people, and offers his advice freely and respectfully. He has been a great mentor for new members here, and takes the time to talk to them and make them feel welcome. He kind of reminds me of a friendly shop clerk at a record store, the kind who obviously knows his stuff and whose opinion I respect.
Pedestrian- I see her as something of a role model. Pedestrian is certainly a very creative and engaging member; an insightful writer and an excellent thread starter. She seems to have a knack for understanding what kinds of topics people will respond well to, and her graphics make for an even more enjoyable experience for members. I actually like to stop for a minute and take a good look at all the decorations. It's been a pleasure so far to chat a bit with her on some of the more artsy subjects- i.e. "the art thread" and "to see music." To top it off, she has that perfect balance between level-headed maturity and a great sense of humour that make her such a great mod.
Cru Hoor.. or, ahem... Conchobhar- So much fun. He's the kind of guy that seems to bring with him a sense of camaraderie to every thread. His artistic ability is epic, and he's just so casual and friendly with everyone. Even though he apparently doesn't like being considered a hippie, I kind of see in his posts the embodiment of some of the best elements of a "hippie-" accepting, sociable and creative. His sense of humour is very different from mine, so I doubt we're often on the same page, but I enjoy his posts regardless.
Appleghost- I really enjoy appleghost's poetry, and I think he's got a lot of valuable and insightful things to offer this forum. He seems to be an all around nice guy, and I like his personal take on music and writing.
Mervi- Darned Finn syndrome! Mervi has a lot of great ideas, and has provided some very good points and ideas in several threads already. Another promising newbie as far as I'm concerned.
Derek- Kind of a silent figure among the forums, but a huge contributor to the euro/italo/new wave thread, which has introduced me to some new favorites. I'd love to know where he finds it all, since a lot of it is actually quite obscure.
Lisnaholic- I agree with what most people have been saying. Lisnaholic is a pleasure to talk to, and he runs the FAIR club very hospitably. Even though he's not necessarily an art expert (lol), I like his taste in music and his laid-back vibe. One of my favourite members.
Janszoon- I actually really like Janszoon. He's a really smooth member- has a way with words. His blog entries have been very interesting to read, even though I think our tastes are very different. But even though I don't like most of the music he does, he definitely has a good ear for quality. I also like how he has a knack for asking the right questions. He knows how to concisely cut to the chase when needed, clearing up confusion; and he has great comedic timing- a master of one liners. I can't even come up with one liners, let alone any of the other witty banter he brings to the table. It takes a certain kind of social intelligence to do what he does.
Anteater- One of my favourites so far. Great blogs. I actually also like his official blog off-site too. I like how his taste is generally quite unique, and in some ways has crossover with my own, which hasn't happened much so far. I've appreciated his recommendations and the feedback, too. Altogether a really nice guy and a pleasure to talk to.
FETCHING- Just a great personality all around. Seems like she's really established some solid friendships here over the years. I've never really crossed paths with her, but I just love reading her posts.
Ki- Cool guy. We're not really into the same stuff, but I like his straightforward posting style. He always came off to me as an overall good natured guy. I can relate to feeling of wanting to put myself out there. Coming from a place of isolation into an online community, you don't necessarily want to just lurk in the shadows. It's good to want to feel part of something.
Mr Dave- excellent, excellent blog. I really appreciate people who are as introspective and in-depth as he is, and yet I can still relate to many of his ponderings. This guy's a thinker and a true philosophical mind- a poster that I think adds a great dimension to this forum.
Franco Pepe Kalle- very outgoing and exuberant member. He doesn't annoy me as much as he does some other members. What I appreciate most about him is that he's introduced me to some great African music that I would never have even considered listening to otherwise.
Urban Hatemonger- He actually reminds me of one of my uncles. Says what he means, means what he says, and everyone in the family reacts differently- some more dramatically than others. I assume we're probably polar opposites, but I like him anyway. We probably won't end up interacting much (if at all), but he's an interesting character.
Howard the Duck- I actually like seeing his opinions on things popping up hither and thither. Gives me a lot to agree or disagree with, and keeps threads from dying. I'm sure there's a lot more to him than I've seen so far, so I hope I eventually get to know him a bit better.
bob.- Friendly and smart guy, and very open-minded about music, but I still haven't had many chances to run into him. I like his taste in music, though, so maybe that will change.
I haven't really interacted much with many of the members here, but so far I appreciate what most have had to offer
