I shall shortly post the catagories for this prestigious annual event. If you wish to add further cats please let me know by either posting, or via PM. There are no prizes, except the warm glow of satisfaction that comes with peer approval. Voting will start on November first, and cease on December tenth.

Woo Hoo!

I love to vote!

Catagories.

1,Best conspiracy poster. either pro or con. Bill Kelly.

2,Best new member. Ciqdem Eksi.

3,Most annoying Member.Me, for reviving this old chestnut.

4,Funniest thread.1966 World cup conspiracy, BTW whats happened to Dave Greer.

5,The Oscar Wilde award for wit.Ron, who else.

6,Best thread in any catagory.The corruption of new Labour.

7,Award for stamina.Len Colby.

8,Best arguement between two, or more Members.Craig Lamson, and everybody else, see the Palin thread, American empire, and about a dozen others.

9,Most likely to be a CIA, Mossad, MI6 plant.Its always the one you suspect least.

10,Most far fetched theory.Here's a Katrina conspiracy theory for you

11,Most paranoid member.Lyndon LaRouche, even though he's not a member.

12,Best photographic evidence. Chris Davidson, and James Richards.

13,Most informative Member. John Simpkin.

14,Most helpful Moderator.Evan.

15,Forum Sage. James Kelly, John Simpkin.

16,Most missed ex member.David Guyatt. A laugh, a song a banking conspiracy.

17,Most welcome return. John Dolva.

There you go Evan, knock yourself out.

(I changed No.1)
1. Best Poster in a Conspiracy category: Duke Lane for his logic, ability to reason, follow through, and humor.
2. Best New Member: Steve Mcdonagh--he's nice.
3. Most Annoying: I'm not going there.
4. Funniest thread: Chemtrails Ate My Hamster
5. Wit: Ron Ecker
6.Best thread: Alot of good ones-too many to choose from. "Harold Hill Estate", in the History Resources Section, is fantastic. (Reminded me a bit of Angela's Ashes.)
7. Stamina award: Len Colby
8. Best Argument:
9.CIA, Mossad, etc: None this year.
10.Far Fetched theory: Brian David Anderson's theory that Kennedy was wearing a pyrotechnic device in DP.
11. Most Paranoid: Peter Lemkin
12.Best Photographic evidence:
13.Most Informative Member: Bill Kelly and Steve Thomas for all they do for us.
14. Most helpful Mod: Antti
15.Forum Sage: John Simkin
16. Most Missed exMember: Nancy Eldreth, for her unique and thought-provoking perspective.
17. Most Welcome Return: John Dolva, you're a shoe-in.

How about adding the category:
THE MEMBER OTHER MEMBERS WOULD MOST LIKE TO LEAVE THE FORUM.
With a bit of luck Healy will read the result and go. lol

envy will get you no where, son... Be a man, gird those loins come to Vegas... I'll buy you a drink after I teach you some manners you poor Bill Miller clone you!

9,Most likely to be a CIA, Mossad, MI6 plant.

It's a tie among "Len Colby."

Vote danm you. I KNOW where you live.

1,Best conspiracy poster. either pro or con. - I'll go for pro given the limited options. Currently I am enjoying Duke's great posts and the follow-ups by Ray et. al. are truly interesting.

2,Best new member. - Steve McDonagh.

3,Most annoying Member. - Pass

4,Funniest thread. - Introduction to Deep Politics Forums - for many reasons it made me laugh!!!

5,The Oscar Wilde award for wit. - Arise Sir Ron

6,Best thread in any catagory. - I like a good cotton wrapped polyester thread as it is suitable for most of my needs.

7,Award for stamina. - Tom Purvis - and this isn't derogatory

8,Best argument between two, or more Members. - Pass

9,Most likely to be a CIA, Mossad, MI6 plant. - I know who it is but I can't confirm or deny!!!

10,Most far fetched theory. - The Beatles killed Kennedy and we got McDonalds in exchange

11,Most paranoid member - He knows already who he is and he suspects everyone else knows as well

12,Best photographic evidence. Chris Davidson, and James Richards.

13,Most informative Member. - Too many to single out just one

14,Most helpful Moderator - They are all...

15,Forum Sage. - There are a a few I'll read with more weight than others. Not fair to say who though.

16,Most missed ex member. - Not an ex-member but Robert Charles-Dunne's insight is sorely missed. Anyone been in contact with him recently???

17,Most welcome return. John Dolva.

He is currently not replying to my emails. I hope he is fit and well.

Seconded John. Robert certainly could put together extremely informative and often bitingly humorous posts, I certainly hope he is well.

[quote name='Cigdem Eksi' post='157087' date='Oct 28 2008, 04:54 PM']4,Funniest thread. [color="#ff0000"]News From An Insane Planet.

A comic masterpiece.

In light of new evidence cited above, I am reserving the right to amend my reponse to the most annoying member category, as well as perhaps add a new one entitled the blowing my own trumpet award

Be fair Gary, I've got to do something to get on the scoreboard, cos sure as Hell the quality of my posts aint gonna do it.

Categories.

1,Best conspiracy poster. either pro or con...I suppose Gary Mack would be the pro, and James Files would be the con.

2,Best new member...maybe someone who's not yet posted, but decided to read the archives to get up-to-speed.

3,Most annoying Member...Tom Purvis, and anyone else who feels the need to quote their last 52 posts in every subsequent post. Special recognition to Bill Miller for not EVER walking away from a confrontation and letting someone else have the last word on one of "his" topics, and pre-moderation Tim Gratz.

4,Funniest thread...LaRouche-inspired stuff about the Brits finally getting their revenge for 1776-1783 whipping they took in "the Colonies."

5,The Oscar Wilde award for wit...court jester Ron Ecker.

6,Best thread in any category...not sure, still reading.

7,Award for stamina...anyone who reads Tom Purvis' threads on corporate interminglings in New Orleans, understands it all without making a wall chart, and stays to see how it all turns out.

8,Best argument between two or more Members...Bill Miller and darn near everyone

9,Most likely to be a CIA, Mossad, MI6 plant...Colby

10,Most far fetched theory...Agent Greer in the front seat with the shellfish toxin weapon.

11,Most paranoid member...why do you want to know?

12,Best photographic evidence...hands down, James Richards.

13,Most informative Member...since John Simkin is one of the houseparents here, I'd have to pick Duke Lane.

14,Most helpful Moderator...not sure,as I've never asked a moderator for help.

15,Forum Sage...John Simkin [next year I hope there's a category for parsley, rosemary, and thyme.]

16,Most missed ex member...not sure about the "ex-" designation, but Shanet Clark appears to be MIA lately.

17,Most welcome return...John Dolva

BUMP.

Categories:

1) Best conspiracy poster, either pro or con: Wim Dankbaar– Straight to the point

2) Best new member: This would have to go to a Smiths fan - Cigdem Eksi

3) Most annoying Member: NA

4) Funniest thread: Any with Duncan – Great sense of humor

5) The Oscar Wilde award for wit: J. Raymond Carroll and Jack White - Both remind be a little of the late/great Dave Allen

6) Best thread in any category: Lee Oswald’s Departure from the TSBD - Excellent

7) Award for stamina: Len Colby - Always has a well researched reply whether you agree with him or not

8) Best argument between two or more Members: Bill Miller and Duncan MacRae - Classics

9) Most likely to be a CIA, Mossad or MI6 plant: NA

10) Most far fetched theory: Time Traveler Debunks Single Bullet Theory – Don't bother searching for it

11) Most paranoid member: NA

12) Best photographic evidence: James Richards and Lee Forman

13) Most informative Member: Duke Lane, William Kelly and John Simkin

14) Most helpful Moderator: They have been great with me, but Kathy is a darling

15) Forum Sage: John Simkin

16) Most missed ex member: Charles Drago – Very smart guy

17) Most welcome return: Peter Lemkin

18) Most Polite: Antti Hynonen and James Richards – True Gentleman

Please note I have added a category #18. I would also like to say that some of these were hard picks for me, so I therefore chose people whom I have had more forum contact and interaction with.

Thanks - Steve

Categories:

1) Best conspiracy poster, either pro or con: Paul Rigby

2) Best new member: Cigdem Eksi (also the prettiest)

3) Most annoying Member: Terry Mauro

4) The Oscar Wilde award for wit: Oscar Wilde

5) Most likely to be a CIA, Mossad or MI6 plant: Kathy Becket, Cigdem Eksi

6) Most far fetched theory: Jimmy knew Hillary and put her on a MOTER cycle in Chicago

7) Most paranoid member: Mickey Mouse

8) Best photographic evidence: Jerry Dealey and his calender (more interesting than Pirelli's)

9) Most informative Member: Nancy Eldreth

10) Most helpful Moderator: The Zambodie Sisters

That's quite an interesting list, Jerry.
I don't know if you're totally serious about the nominations but regardless of that thank you
for your vote (on both categories).
I also thank Stephen and Steve for nominating me and condemn DW Dunn for not doing so!