Nite's King Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Does anyone else pour over the message boards and come across a post or reply by apple martini and always take it as the truth or correct answer? Thank you AM, for reading the entire series 4 or 5 times and having a better understanding of asoiaf than GRRM. If something ever happens to him I sleep soundly at night knowing you could finish the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellissa Snow Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Selig Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Thank you AM, for reading the entire series 4 or 5 times and having a better understanding of asoiaf than GRRM. If something ever happens to him I sleep soundly at night knowing you could finish the series. Sarcasm. I hope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveByeSeven Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 AgreedOh, this is a forum poster appreciation thread, is it? :) Haha, well, I'm throwing my hat in. Yes, Apple Martini is one of the most enlightening posters here on the forum. Thanks for being the sun when no candle can light it. Or something. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I'm not entirely sure if the OP is being sarcastic or not, but as a longtime lurker I have to confess that Apple Martini is one of my favorite posters. If she (?) were to finish the series, I'd be curious to read it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pepper Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 ... and having a better understanding of asoiaf than GRRM....Not to diminish Apple Martini's knowledge of the series, but I doubt she has a better understanding of the series than GRRM considering he's the one who dreamed up the story and wrote it. That being said, AM definitely has a pretty darn good understanding of the texts. And when she's wrong, she admits it, which makes it easier to trust her. I'd like to propose some other forumer's for the appreciation thread. Tze, Lummel, brashcandy, Winter's Knight, butterbumps!, danm_99, Lyanna Stark, Yeade, Blisscraft....There are surely others but when I see their posts, I usually trust that they know what they are talking about even when I disagree with them. I should also probably point out Ran, the King of the Boards, as one who has probably more knowledge of the books than anyone considering he works closely with Martin. Sometimes when he posts, my heart sinks a little because he's probably right and the hard-studied theory is busted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter's Knight Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Not to diminish Apple Martini's knowledge of the series, but I doubt she has a better understanding of the series than GRRM considering he's the one who dreamed up the story and wrote it. That being said, AM definitely has a pretty darn good understanding of the texts. And when she's wrong, she admits it, which makes it easier to trust her.I'd like to propose some other forumer's for the appreciation thread. Tze, Lummel, brashcandy, Winter's Knight, butterbumps!, danm_99, Lyanna Stark, Yeade, Blisscraft....There are surely others but when I see their posts, I usually trust that they know what they are talking about even when I disagree with them.I should also probably point out Ran, the King of the Boards, as one who has probably more knowledge of the books than anyone considering he works closely with Martin. Sometimes when he posts, my heart sinks a little because he's probably right and the hard-studied theory is busted. :laugh:I'm on Dr. Pepper's appreciation list...*dies happy*But yes, seeing the listed posters and PatrickStormbon,David Selig or QCI on my side is heartening. What's especially likable about them is the decency with which y'all argue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokingfinehash Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I've read a couple posts of hers and I have to agree with most of her thoughts on Daenarys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castel Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I'd like to propose some other forumer's for the appreciation thread. Tze, Lummel, brashcandy, Winter's Knight, butterbumps!, danm_99, Lyanna Stark, Yeade, Blisscraft....There are surely others but when I see their posts, I usually trust that they know what they are talking about even when I disagree with them. I will throw in QC1 as well, she generally sticks to a particular range of topics (see; her name) but even if I don't agree with her she has some interesting views.I'm surprised, this thread is definitely more positive than I expected considering that a forum member was called out as the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pepper Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 :laugh:I'm on Dr. Pepper's appreciation list...*dies happy*But yes, seeing the listed posters and PatrickStormbon,David Selig or QCI on my side is heartening. What's especially likable about them is the decency with which y'all argue.I knew I was forgetting others! I'd also like to present Stanmore. Though I rarely agree with him, he does present his arguments with sound logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danm_999 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 This is a very civil and well meaning forum honestly. Even when you have disagreements with people, it rarely leads to personal attacks or the other nasty stuff that plagues the internet.The posters are what help that happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyanna Stark Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Apple Martini's analysis of Fake Aegon made me change my mind from Real to Fake way back when ADWD was newer. I had waited for Aegon to make an appearance since 2001 and I wanted to coddle him and assume he was real, but no such luck! :crying:Still, it was a smashing analysis and she was totally right.EDIT: Dr Pepper. I'd add yourself to that list too. :) And lots more. (On that note I shall go off an be ashamed about not keeping up with the Dany/Jon leadership thread, Mea Culpa) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Hodor Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Apple Martini, you get a :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Over Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Not sure if Apple likes the spotlight as I know how uncomfortable it can be but I'd like to throw my hat into this ring.I'm more interested in Apple Martini's rebuffs to be honest as they clever, extremely well written and cuts straight to the truth. This board is a better place with her around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanmore Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I knew I was forgetting others! I'd also like to present Stanmore. Though I rarely agree with him, he does present his arguments with sound logic.Cheers. I know i've not been here long, and It kinda feels like i'm out on a limb sometimes, so it's nice to get a mention. Really enjoyed disscussing stuff with you, Apple Martini, Butterbumps and so many others. We might not always come to an agreement, but our discussions go to some pretty interesting places, and I always feel like i've learned something. :DThere's a lot of very knowledgable people on this board, and Apple Martini is definitely one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyJAM Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 This is a very civil and well meaning forum honestly. Even when you have disagreements with people, it rarely leads to personal attacks or the other nasty stuff that plagues the internet.The posters are what help that happen.Yep. Definitely a pretty positive place compared to most online communities, which is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Lol, I'm sure Apple Martini is just as astonished as I was when I signed in. I saw the title on the Westeros page and the first thought I had was, OMG Apple Martini died!Happily, I see I'm wrong. Funny, I was just telling a couple of newbies last night how great people like AM, Lummel, brash candy and others are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittykatknits Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Nice thread topic! Yep, AM is the one who helped me figure out that Aegon is a fake. Her posts are always really insightful.I'd also add Lyanna Stark, QC1, Rapsie, brashcandy, Lummel, Dr. Pepper, Butterbumps, PatrickStormborn, David Selig, and Winter's Knight are great. I always learn something when reading what they have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned's Epic Beard Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 apple-martini Lady HodorLyanna StarkI love to read the responses of these people :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Ilyn's Tongue Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Agreed. Apple Martini's posts are always enlightening and well worth a read. As are those by all the others mentioned by Dr Pepper and Winter's Knight, among many others. I seriously applaud your effort.You're like the smart kids I used to copy I school. If only there was a GCSE is ASOIAF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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