BonsaiNut Appreciation Post

[Scrogdor]

Just wanted to throw a quick shout out to the entire community here. I appreciate all the advice that so many of you have taken the time to give for free. Although it’s my first year in Bonsai and I don’t have much to offer now; I’m looking forward to the day that I can give back to the community here.

Seriously everyone here is awesome, thank you and cheers!

 

[HorseloverFat]

Thank YOU!

You are a part of BonsaiNut, as well.

Not a lone tree..

Part of a Forest.

 

[ShadyStump]

<Insert sickly saccharine, cheesy sentimental comment here>
<Engage joyful tears>

<Sentiment complete>

 

[vp999]

Ditto! There are some great great people here. Bonsai people are generally awesome people IMO.

 

[Carol 83]

I have learned so much here and am very appreciative to all that share their knowledge and advice. I doubt that I would have stayed in the hobby if not for joining the forum.

 

[HorseloverFat]

Agreed!..

The truth is, I'm somewhat of a real life "hermit"... I can go out and socialize just fine... But definitely don't NEED it. ..I DO "need" my shell, though. SOLITUDE is very important to me.

Anyways... I've been told I am overwhelming to talk to/be around due to my excess energy levels and fast speech (once engaged).

I don't think a single one of YOU would mind or even be surprised, one bit, by this behavior.

 

[Michael P]

I have been a member since 2017, and have learned an incredible amount! The forum has greatly increased my skill and confidence. Interestingly, my only complaint when I first joined was that some posts seemed harsh and rude to me to the extent that severalother members commented on it. That has actually changed! The forum has become kinder and more polite while I've been here. Positive change like that is rare in individuals and even more so in groups. I admire all of you for it.

 

[leatherback]

The forum has become kinder and more polite while I've been here. Positive change like that is rare in individuals and even more so in groups. I admire all of you for it.

I think a number of the less gentle members have left the forum. Too bad because some really brought good insights.

 

[HorseloverFat]

I think a number of the less gentle members have left the forum. Too bad because some really brought good insights.

I agree....

We NEEDED those members....

For balance!!!

Where the hell is @Forsoothe?

We still got some of the usual "grumps"... No names needed to be said...

They just aren't as aggressive as in years past.

 

[ChefB]

Just wanted to throw a quick shout out to the entire community here. I appreciate all the advice that so many of you have taken the time to give for free. Although it’s my first year in Bonsai and I don’t have much to offer now; I’m looking forward to the day that I can give back to the community here.

Seriously everyone here is awesome, thank you and cheers!

I second this!

 

[R0b]

knowing what it takes, a special thanks to the mods and admins.

 

[ShadyStump]

knowing what it takes, a special thanks to the mods and admins.

One man show.
Aside from the folks managing the server he leases space on, and the developers of the software he uses, etc - all the proprietary infrastructure of the internet - to my knowledge it's just @Bonsai Nut. Otherwise, we self-monitor.

Makes it all that much more impressive.

 

[HorseloverFat]

I believe there are, or at least used to be, differing mods, 'mongst the users, sometimes, that are responsible for CERTAIN forums.

Sorce used to Mod the contests.. and, I believe one other, I forget which.

Sean from SA.. was mod/admin for a decent chunk, if I remember correctly.

I think that, now, the owner of the contest THREAD serves as mod, as Kanorin was able to change my post name in the contest HE is hosting....

And the top of MY phone window looks like this...

But it doesn't MEAN anything outside the "Small Groups/Bonsai Clubs/societies" Forum!

(I'd obviously be WILLING to take some responsibility... But only have a phone that connects to the internet.. so could be problematic)




All that said.... @Bonsai Nut STILL does everything!!

 

[Bonsai Nut]

One man show.

Do multiple personalities count?

The mods we have currently are the contest mods. If you create your own contest and get it approved, you get to moderate the contest forum. To be honest, I had to do it because it is too much work to manage all the contests.

 

[ShadyStump]

Do multiple personalities count?

Yup, sure does.

 

[MGTT]

Resurrecting this thread…
I saw a post from @Wires_Guy_wires in the ‘Breaking the site’ thread, where he showed his appreciation for all the hard work @Bonsai Nut puts into this outstanding resource.

Which reminded me that I needed to show my gratitude for 5-6 years of great information from a collection of personalities all engaged in this hobby.

If you’re so inclined, click on the donate to this site on the front page - it can be a thankless job dealing with some of us, a few $ can help, although maybe a few might be more needed at times!

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Resurrecting this thread…
I saw a post from @Wires_Guy_wires in the ‘Breaking the site’ thread, where he showed his appreciation for all the hard work @Bonsai Nut puts into this outstanding resource.

Which reminded me that I needed to show my gratitude for 5-6 years of great information from a collection of personalities all engaged in this hobby.

If you’re so inclined, click on the donate to this site on the front page - it can be a thankless job dealing with some of us, a few $ can help, although maybe a few might be more needed at times!

Thank you! But at the same time I will just say... I maintain this site for the love of bonsai. I have been fortunate in life and am happy to underwrite the site because I have seen so many bonsai sites come and go for many reasons. Because I am a young retiree I can maintain the site on my own time, and pay what is needed to maintain it, so that people don't have to worry about it disappearing. I appreciate people making donations because it is like a good friend buying you dinner at a steak house And most importantly, I want people to feel that if they don't have the resources to donate anything to the site, they don't need to worry about it.