@Jonado, thanks for blocking me. My time on the site now is drama free, almost a Zen experience without you. It's lovely. ♥

Thank you for this opportunity @misterNatureBoy. It's important to tell people how special they are to us!

I have met so many wonderful people on this site. The number is too large to even begin mentioning them one by one. But I do especially want to call out the offenders group. It was started when so many of us were being beaten up and bullied for having an opinion. We were facing people that were reacting as opposed to acting. We didn't know where to go with it and feeling like step-children we sat quietly in the background and cried Softly. Somehow we all found each other, put a lot of time, care and effort into getting to know each other personally which is no easy task when the number gets up into the hundreds. Our bonds are strong and we have each other's backs!

I'm sure the elders on agnostic can tell so many of the same kind of friendship stories and I look forward to hearing them all! Anyone that I've ever had the joy to converse with on PM knows how I feel about them! This site and all of you rock! I am absolutely certain You Know Who You Are if you're one of my favorites here!

Oh man, I'm late to this party. There are SO many of you I absolutely adore, many have been tagged on here already and others complimented them much more beautifully than I could have managed.
@Kafir is madly talented, wildly prolific and a genuinely good friend and person. I honestly can't think of a better set of qualities.
@Bingst is a quiet voice of compassion and reason that will sneak a laugh out of you AND fix your tech issues. You are all wonderful friends and I'm happy to have met you all.
And most of all @Admin for creating this community. I value the people I've met on here and everything I've learned so very, very much. Thank you.

Ok rules are for breaking...@kenriley & @BeeHappy nothing would make me happier than kicking back and necking a few beers..or whatever your pleasure is with you guys..you are truly unique and fantastic people..if I get stateside I'm gonna look you guys up and take you out to dinner and drinks at the best restaurant in town on me..and if you ever get within a hairs breadth of Ireland..let me know..same deal..your money is no good here..
That goes for all you offensive reprobate..yes you too Val! ..just don't all come the same frieken day..or I'll have to remortgage the house...its a royal pain in the ass living on the other side of the world..but no matter...in my country here for the community means something..and so do you guys!

@Hankster - for being able to pull the crap out of my leg - without my realizing it. (And pretty much what everyone else has said too).

@Duke for being that crazy brother.

@GuyKeith for trying to inject some reason (Keep trying - they might hear you!).

@SukiSue for her way of seeing things differently.

@kenriley for being a truly nice guy. (That's honestly one of the best things you can be in my book).

@phxbillcee For being 'disagreeable' in the best ways possible. And for all the shoring up when I need it. You might be the most fun to debate with person on site and it's a well kept secret! (no more!).

Okay I'm pretty sure you guys know precisely how I feel because I tell you! . You folks I talk to every single day know who you are and that I do actually love and care about you.

I try to tell someone (even random strangers) how great they look, or compliment a turn of phrase, or Something, every single day!

Fuck that, this is the offenders group and I like all the fucking members. OK !

I feel it is important to recognize a person who does their best. When I was working, I made sure to thank every nurse who helped me. I told every momma that I was proud of them after they gave birth. I thank everyone in service industries, from the checkout at the grocery line to the server in the restaurant. I like for people to know they are appreciated.

I told a young friend of mine and her young band (all in their early 20's)what a good job they did after their debut last night, because they did. Thinking about it, l compliment people all the time. It is such an easy thing to do, and hopefully makes a person feel a little better.

Thank you, @travelerx2 for the great idea.

@Stacey48, Thank you for expressing your appreciation of my writing.

@chefbdad, I appreciate your sweet comment.

@KevinTwining, Aww..gee..shucks.. (sound of scraping boot.) Thank you for your compliment!

@HonkyBMcFunky, You always make me laugh! - “I have a pretty massive crush on LiterateHiker, but she is too far away and way too rational to deal with my crazy ass.”

@Bendog, Love your sense of humor.

I think that my elderly neighbor thought that I was hitting on him when I complemented him on how he looked in his red jacket. It was a really nice shade of red.

Awesome post!

I told my office mate just the other day that I was proud of his ability to tell his left from his right in only two tries.

i did tell the bar staff earlier they were not as ugly as the last one

@KenRiley, thanks for being a friend through thick and thin. You are very gifted in many ways, and you should share more of of your videos. ♥

@Xuande I have never met a more awesome individual. You are the best at everything. This world would literally not survive without you. If I could, I would marry you. Please never die?

Thanks! @misternatureboy I appreciate your talent for photography and your love of plants and am grateful that you are in my group. You deserve and are worthy of a compliment.

today. thrice. i went to the ordway theatre for a cookies and coffee reception followed by a season preview, a couple arias from each selection from the coming season. it was wonderful. as i went to get some cookies, i saw a guy wearing a t-shirt that said VOTE and i told him i loved his t-shirt. then the woman who sat down next to me in the front row when it was time for the performance took off a lovely black fur(fake i hope)-lined cape and i told her it was pretty. on the way home, on the metro mobility bus, i told another passenger how nice her earrings were; they were in the shape of crowns, which meant nothing to me, but they were glittery, which i liked, and i said so. all three people seemed to be glad to receive the sartorial compliment. i was not able to compliment the performers individually but i did applaud; did that count?

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Not on this site, but I did give one to my mentor for undergrad since she's helped me out a lot

Sorry, I tell women how beautiful they are all the time, whether I know them or not--you may find it creepy but I'm guessing if some woman you were attracted to told you that you were handsome you wouldn't find it "creepy.". But it's your game and your rules. Nice game!

Most recent was this morning when the neighbor kids ran across my property.

"GET OFF MY FUCKING LAWN"

Bah! Humbug!

Last evening. Since I'm in Pacific Time (Washington State), I just woke up.

I complimented a new member and intelligent, witty Agnostic.com members.

[agnostic.com]

I've really got to think long and hard on that one. Let me check my calendar and I'll get back to you.

It is nice to give compliments when merited. It is rather gauche to talk about them with others or put them on public display.