Patrick

Welcome.

Welcome.

Thank you for all of the votes so far. We always need more though, so if you haven't already... please vote! Thanks.

I'm rather avoid the kick peoples butts talk. This controversy has died down a bit, though, for sure.

Thank you for the submission.

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Also, I would like to thank everyone who did nominate. I appreciate it.

I decided to factory restore my PC, upgrade to XP Pro and add everything back onto the hard drive. This took longer than I thought it would because I want into problem after problem. It's not 100% settled now, but I am online. This gave any late nominations as opportunity to get in. The nominations are now closed. From these nominations, ballots will be crafted. Those ballots will then be posted as polls and users will be able to vote in each and every category. Thank you.

12 hours away, exactly.

Hey, we're about 36 hours away from nominations closing. So, please, everyone who wants to... get those nominations in! Thanks.

Google is probably the cleanest search company as far as that type of stuff is concerned. If you are afraid of them, you better leave this site. Fast.

Welcome.

Keep nominating everyone! We need as many as we can get. Any questions, let me know.

Welcome.

I am suprised we didn't see this sooner as well. Too political from the get go. Let's not take these threads off topic by making stupid comments. Thank you.

I am a 9.

Just wanted to bring this up again. Please nominate!

And don't link to a website that you own or are affiliated with (staff member, partner, etc.). Otherwise, I'll be removing the thread. Thanks.

That is cool.