A nomination.....

mitsimonsta · 27th July 2008, 11:09 PM

I thought we might not do this until next year and make the award 'ceremony' on Anzac Day for extra meaning - but I feel we have a standout case that requires an exception.

I, Mitsimonsta, hereby nominate Assm@n for the Team 24 Folding Hall of Fame.

For selflessly contributing more than his fair share of points over a long period of time, and at a great personal cost.

For not lying down and accepting the status quo. For always pushing for more, for better, for ramp. For only accepting one outcome, the duck back in Team 24 hands.

For instigating the revival of our team by lighting the fire under our 'Ass' and stoking the fire until we had the passion back again.

For setting himself a goal, and then smashing it. Not just once, but consistently.

For being the first in our team to achieve 1 million points per week by a massive margin.

For making the incredible achievement of becoming the highest single contributor in a week, as a personal folder.

Assm@n is a selfless team member whose contribution does not just stop at the points. He does alot of work in the background, recruiting throughout the forums, giving his time and knowledge to help new folders, testing configurations, and giving a nudge to the stats of those who need it. I only have more admiration for him for some of his acts around the forums, notably a self-requested ban after Teddy needed to moderate a post due to some strong language.

When you take into account his location and some of the challenges, costs and other issues it brings - most of which we would never even dream about in Australia and New Zealand - then your realise that what he has done for us as a team is worth ten times the points. He empowered us and gave us our self-respect back, and instilled a belief that we can achieve our goals, and then proved it to us. For that we owe him everything.

He is my brother. I commend this nomination to the team.

Dedication Link

Fat80y · 27th July 2008, 11:15 PM

Agreed Mitsi.

I know he has currently inspired my thinking about 1mil ppw boxen, and how I can get it past the accountant...

Fold on Assman. Inspiration for us all...

EvilGenius · 27th July 2008, 11:26 PM

I think the following image is the only justification required for the big man's admittance:

Case closed, sign him up

BuzzPuppy · 28th July 2008, 1:30 AM

I third/fourth this motion.

There's dedication and then there's all-out push!

mshagg · 28th July 2008, 6:52 AM

Im fairly sure the 'ayes' will have it.

The contribution - mindblowing. The cost - must be horrific. The results - speak for themselves. The thing that really does it for me is - not just the impact on T24, but the impact on the overall F@H project.

javascripterror · 28th July 2008, 6:55 AM

I totally agree with that.

Ironman · 28th July 2008, 6:59 AM

Yes indeed. Never was an award more richly deserved and may I pass on my regards for his selfless devotion to a cause of great good to us all. Congratulations Assman!

therazza · 28th July 2008, 7:29 AM

I whole heartldy agree, and I hope you are also in the Hall of Fame too Mitsi?

hendot · 28th July 2008, 7:34 AM

ANZAC day?
Don't you think it is going a bit far to compare a hobby that a few of us have to all those young men that died fighting for Australia/NZ?

mshagg · 28th July 2008, 8:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hendot

ANZAC day?
Don't you think it is going a bit far to compare a hobby that a few of us have to all those young men that died fighting for Australia/NZ?

Someone needs to bone up on the team charter

trevor68 · 28th July 2008, 8:00 AM

I don't see any "comparisons" going on. Mits has just picked a good day to be handing out awards etc. A day of national spirit that celebrates what it is to be australian and the Australian New Zealand alliance.

Anyhow, plus one for the nomination to me, he's a true champion for the team.

mitsimonsta · 28th July 2008, 8:47 AM

We fight the fight against these diseases in their spirit (or at least try our hardest to).

The fact we would give out or bestow these awards on that date is a respectful way of taking stock of the sacrifices we have made in our fight, as we remember those brave young men that made the ultimate sacrifice for their respective countries.

Anyone that goes away to fight for their country has my undying respect.

OhFoRkMe · 28th July 2008, 9:18 AM

I completly agree with the nomination.

I would be more interested to know of the individuals who wouldnt agree..

Amran · 28th July 2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironman

Yes indeed. Never was an award more richly deserved ...<SNIP>

LOL, I'm sure everyone else in the Hall of Fame didn't take offence to that at all!

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhFoRkMe

I completly agree with the nomination.

I would be more interested to know of the individuals who wouldnt agree..

I don't think anyone ever really disagrees with adding someone to the Hall of Fame...it doesn't cost anything. The only arguement people might make is that it loses it's exclusivity as the ranks swell but A$$man certainly appears to be a deserving member!

ozdealer · 28th July 2008, 2:25 PM

+1
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27th July 2008, 11:09 PM	#1
mitsimonsta Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Starfleet HQ, 2850 Posts: 7,175	A nomination..... I thought we might not do this until next year and make the award 'ceremony' on Anzac Day for extra meaning - but I feel we have a standout case that requires an exception. I, Mitsimonsta, hereby nominate Assm@n for the Team 24 Folding Hall of Fame. For selflessly contributing more than his fair share of points over a long period of time, and at a great personal cost. For not lying down and accepting the status quo. For always pushing for more, for better, for ramp. For only accepting one outcome, the duck back in Team 24 hands. For instigating the revival of our team by lighting the fire under our 'Ass' and stoking the fire until we had the passion back again. For setting himself a goal, and then smashing it. Not just once, but consistently. For being the first in our team to achieve 1 million points per week by a massive margin. For making the incredible achievement of becoming the highest single contributor in a week, as a personal folder. Assm@n is a selfless team member whose contribution does not just stop at the points. He does alot of work in the background, recruiting throughout the forums, giving his time and knowledge to help new folders, testing configurations, and giving a nudge to the stats of those who need it. I only have more admiration for him for some of his acts around the forums, notably a self-requested ban after Teddy needed to moderate a post due to some strong language. When you take into account his location and some of the challenges, costs and other issues it brings - most of which we would never even dream about in Australia and New Zealand - then your realise that what he has done for us as a team is worth ten times the points. He empowered us and gave us our self-respect back, and instilled a belief that we can achieve our goals, and then proved it to us. For that we owe him everything. He is my brother. I commend this nomination to the team. Dedication Link __________________ Fold harder! OCAU Folding Hall of Fame Inductee \| Addicted to Folding Club #111 \| OCAU's Number 1 Folding Producer - PROOF 13 Million F@H Points for OCAU \| 425K PPW Club \| Folding Stats \| 4Sale/Wanted/Trades List **Nothing in the above post is financial advice, please Do Your Own Research*** Last edited by Bollocks; 28th July 2008 at 10:18 PM.

27th July 2008, 11:26 PM	#3
EvilGenius Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: _Rocky Status:_Folding! Posts: 4,365	I think the following image is the only justification required for the big man's admittance: Case closed, sign him up __________________ Q9450@3.4 \| GA-P35-DS4 \| 4GB Team Xtreme Dark PC-8500 \| 8800GT \| Enermax Revolution 1050w \| CMStacker810 Once more unto the breach dear friends, once more Cry fold for Team24, OCAU and all the world! WANTED: Large and/or well ventilated case. Pickup greatly prefered in Rockhampton.

28th July 2008, 1:30 AM	#4
BuzzPuppy Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SE 'Burbs, Melbourne VIC Posts: 2,027	I third/fourth this motion. There's dedication and then there's all-out push! __________________ \|FS: Corsair WaterCooling 200EX\|Compaq C302TU cheapie laptop upgrade worklog\| "Miluji-Té" Primal Fury : Age of Conan @ "Cimmeria" "BuzzPuppy" Coldstream Guards: Battlefield 2

28th July 2008, 6:52 AM	#5
mshagg Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Adelaide, SA Posts: 10,701	Im fairly sure the 'ayes' will have it. The contribution - mindblowing. The cost - must be horrific. The results - speak for themselves. The thing that really does it for me is - not just the impact on T24, but the impact on the overall F@H project. __________________ WARNING: THE BASSMASTER GENERAL HAS DETERMINED THAT COFFEE IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH

28th July 2008, 6:55 AM	#6
javascripterror Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NSW Posts: 2,951	I totally agree with that. __________________ Cogito Ergo Bummer. Folding@home 90,000 Club Member. Folding@Home 2,596,000 Points Milestone. Home of the Radiical X-Block www.radiical.com.au

27th July 2008, 11:15 PM	#2
Fat80y Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Out in the sticks, Oz Posts: 349	Agreed Mitsi. I know he has currently inspired my thinking about 1mil ppw boxen, and how I can get it past the accountant... Fold on Assman. Inspiration for us all...

28th July 2008, 6:59 AM	#7
Ironman Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brisbane 4064 Posts: 641	Yes indeed. Never was an award more richly deserved and may I pass on my regards for his selfless devotion to a cause of great good to us all. Congratulations Assman! __________________ Main System: Q9300@3000 \| EX38-DS4 \| 2G Kingston 800 HyperX CL4 - Ttake850 TP Main Folder: Q6600@3000 \| EP35-DS3P \| 2G Geil 800 4-4-4-12 \| Antec 650 Trio Folding@Home - Proudly folding for Team 24

28th July 2008, 7:29 AM	#8
therazza Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hobart Posts: 835	I whole heartldy agree, and I hope you are also in the Hall of Fame too Mitsi? __________________ Fold for the Green and Gold! . . . . . . . . . . . Use your CPU to Fold for Team 24 - and cure diseases! My stats -> http://folding.extremeoverclocking.c...hp?s=&u=163412 . . . Addicted to folding member #50

28th July 2008, 7:34 AM	#9
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28th July 2008, 8:00 AM	#11
trevor68 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Canberra Posts: 2,209	I don't see any "comparisons" going on. Mits has just picked a good day to be handing out awards etc. A day of national spirit that celebrates what it is to be australian and the Australian New Zealand alliance. Anyhow, plus one for the nomination to me, he's a true champion for the team. __________________ AusFrontlines.Net http://folding.extremeoverclocking.c...GamingSA/t=24/

28th July 2008, 8:47 AM	#12
mitsimonsta Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Starfleet HQ, 2850 Posts: 7,175	We fight the fight against these diseases in their spirit (or at least try our hardest to). The fact we would give out or bestow these awards on that date is a respectful way of taking stock of the sacrifices we have made in our fight, as we remember those brave young men that made the ultimate sacrifice for their respective countries. Anyone that goes away to fight for their country has my undying respect. __________________ Fold harder! OCAU Folding Hall of Fame Inductee \| Addicted to Folding Club #111 \| OCAU's Number 1 Folding Producer - PROOF 13 Million F@H Points for OCAU \| 425K PPW Club \| Folding Stats \| 4Sale/Wanted/Trades List **Nothing in the above post is financial advice, please Do Your Own Research***

28th July 2008, 9:18 AM	#13
OhFoRkMe Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Taringa QLD Posts: 2,339	I completly agree with the nomination. I would be more interested to know of the individuals who wouldnt agree.. __________________ Main PC / Gaming PC The Reason Agg Wears a Kilt.. 25+ Trades Buying and Selling F@H Stats

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