mod 135639 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Congrats again to SamanthaEvans and WrinkledinTime for winning the members choice vote. I have added your award icons for the winners and will pick away at the nomination icons as I find time (as we had a lot of people nominated in this one) I really wish we did not have all the drama associated with this every time so I think this will be the last VOTE in this way. Maybe in the future the council will pick a member to award or come up with a better solution. We want to keep the board positive and this is suppose to help strengthen the community we have here (Not tear it apart). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andee 220524 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Congratulations to both Samantha and WIT: You are both VERY DESERVING of these awards! Now let the party begin..... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest W***ledi*Time Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Congratulations Samantha! My personal appreciation of your amazing presence on this board is beyond words. I was tickled pink that I had the honour of being first in the long line to nominate you this time. (The real first time I nominated Samantha was in July 2009. Did I mention that I'm stubborn? ha ha ...) Also a very appreciative bow to all the great ladies and gents of Cerb, and of course especially those who were nominated for the Members Choice Award for Favorite Service Provider, or the Valued Member Award. All richly deserve the "extra recognition" that this process is meant to symbolize. It's a way for everyone here to remind both you and ourselves just how much you all mean to the Cerb community. The ballots this time around once again reflect the diversity of the Cerb community, with nominees reflecting a wide variety of interests and approaches in their contributions to the board. Geographically, nominees for the two awards hail from locations all across Canada -- not to mention certain "citizens at large" who can't be neatly classified with a pin in the map! I am particularly struck, if a may put my partisan hat on as a Maritimer, by the number of nominees from the East Coast this time around. It's great to see the level and quality of participation on the board that prompted this. It's a trend I hope will continue! On a personal note (if I may make this post serve double-duty): Thank you so much to those who nominated or voted for me! I am truly grateful! Each and every positive thought that you've sent my way is a nice sweet bit of icing on my Cerb cake! I have benefited a great deal from the members of the Cerb community over the years - in so many ways. It's only fair that I give some of that back, and that's what I try to do. Sometimes successfully, sometimes not. Again, Congratulations and Thank you!! Cheers, Wrinkled Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katherine of Halifax 113931 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Congratulations to both winners!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 I already toasted Wit on the gents thread, if I get too gushy he will think I am taking a shine to him... heheheheheheh. Samantha!!!! Congratz!!! Well deserved and greatly appreciated... you fulfill every aspect of the title bestowed upon you!!! Kudos!!! (and wet dog nose nuzzles!!) To all the men and women that have contributed and continue to contribute, my hearty thanks and congratulations. You are the foundation upon this community was built and continues to grow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest **cely***r***ne Report post Posted September 12, 2011 CONGRATULATIONS! To two very deserving individuals! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeRichards 177238 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Congrats to both of you ! Two very deserving winners ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300291 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 A congratulations to Samantha and WIT...both very deserving individuals, and both great CERB contributors. Even those who didn't win, remember, being nominated is an honour And for all CERB members, you all are valued in this community Congratulations again to Samantha and WIT RG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cato 160314 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 My warm congratulations to both WIT and Samantha. You are both exemplary of the best cerb has to offer. Looking forward to many more contributions from you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliasUndies 7288 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 CONGRATULATIONS !!!Thank you both for your wonderful contribution to this forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamanthaEvans 166766 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Congratulations WrinkledinTime! I am thrilled that you have won this award. Your contributions to our community are invaluable as are your patience, thoughtfulness and fair-mindedness. Helping us understand the laws; regional changes in licensing; arrests, prosecutions and convictions is vital. The time and care you devoted to analyzing the Himel decision re: Bedford v. Canada resulted in a masterwork whose clarity is unrivalled, anywhere. Our debates over potential law reforms can, at times, become fraught with anxiety; your aptitude for calming fears while cutting through the extraneous worry and suspicion to get to the heart of what matters is inspiring. I want to extend my appreciation for everyone who was nominated for the men's and ladies' awards, and for all who voted with goodwill in good faith. The members who gave their best efforts to sort out confusion and to contain hurt feelings deserve everyone's regard. Other boards have attempted and failed to do what Cerb does very well: to create a space where paid companions and our admirers can come together not only to flirt with and entice each other, but also to develop a genuine recognition of the realities, needs and the challenges we face in our respective roles. The sex industry is an exotic carnival of delight, fuelled by primal desires and the unspoken longings, passion and darkness of human hearts. Consequently, while women's participation is essential, women's safety is never guaranteed. The sex trade is unquestionably dangerous for us. I believe that most men do not want to hurt anyone. In meeting with an escort, massage provider, dancer, model or other worker, men seek pleasure. Only the aberrant fringe takes pleasure in frightening others; even fewer relish violence. Nonetheless, when expectations are unmet; when anxieties run high; when a considerable amount of money may be involved; and when broken human beings find their vulnerabilities laid bare, the potential for a mutually satisfying encounter can go sideways with disastrous results. I am part of this community because I want to do what I can to mitigate against the disasters that ignorance and misunderstanding produce. Women's safety is my biggest concern. Only women who work in our industry have any idea of what it's like to do what we do, to be who we are and to manage the often competing interests in our lives. Communities that foster healthy relationships between paid companions and appreciation between companions and clients are vital ways to help companions stay safe and sane. We cannot remind each other too often that clients and companions basically want the same thing: to have pleasure in mutually rewarding ways. I want to extend my appreciation to Erotic Emily who was caught up in a whirlwind not of her making which she could not control even as she became a lightning-rod for some of the conflicts that are always part of a community. Emily is a beautiful woman who has much to offer her clients and to Cerb. My concern is that the events of the last week have isolated her radically from the community. I am very sorry that this happened to her. While there are good reasons for agency workers to be excluded from the private, SP-only area of this board, one of the major pitfalls of this division is that it is much harder for the independent ladies to give the agency ladies the full support and care that we extend to each other. Whether from being disregarded or from being placed on a pedestal, nothing is more dangerous for a companion than isolation. I hope Emily will accept my word when I say that the overwhelming majority of the independent companions here have expressed nothing but concern and support for her. We all look forward to getting to know her and to hearing her views and experiences. Finally, my thanks go to everyone who nominated me, voted for me, and supported me, publicly and in PMs. I feel blessed by your affection, care and respect. 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winnipegcub 21293 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Congratulations to SamanthaEvans and WrinkledinTime for their win. The bizarre process this year should in no way take away from the great contributions of these two members for our community. In fact, perhaps now more than ever we need good Ambassadors to guide us as we move forward and I expect we have two such positive spirits. For those who recognized me for my modest contributions I am truly touched. I humbly get more out of CERB than I put in and am so grateful for what you've all brought me. Thanks. Cub 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Areez 11906 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Congratulations WiT and Samantha! but believe me everyone out there is a winner in one way or the other :) keep being champion in your own life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phaedrus 209521 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Congratulations, Samantha. Congratulations, WIT. You're both richly deserving of the awards this time around, regardless of the shitstorm that I seem to have missed while I was offline :) I'm proud to be part of the same community as you guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EmilyRushton 253346 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Congrats to you both....you both are well deserving of this award....Thanks for all your wonderful contributions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sensual Erin 33898 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Congrats as well to you both! This community is enriched by both your contributions. I always enjoy reading your thoughts, insight and your due dilligence to keeping us informed in all aspects of this business. Both of you are invaluable to this community and I look forward to learning more. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyofHalifax 15339 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 I'd be hard pressed to name two members more deserving of recognition. I am always impressed with the skill and precision with which you post approach delicate topics. Congrats Samantha and WIT for your well earned awards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datyaddict 2174 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) Congratulations to Samantha and WIT for their well deserved combination of eloquence, dedication, and general awesomeness! Cerb would be a different place (and a lesser one) if not for your immense contributions. Edited September 13, 2011 by datyaddict Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carley Chase 18985 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Congratulations. Well deserved. You both are contribute greatly to the board! Best wishes and lots of love ;) xox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma Alexandra 123366 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Congrads you 2. I'm so happy you both won. Your kindness n wisdom is much appricated. Posted via Mobile Device Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etasman2000 15994 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Congratulations to Samantha and WIT! Keep the informative posts coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fortunateone 156618 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 It is a pleasure to see these awards going to two very deserving individuals. My thanks go out to them both for taking the time to post their thoughts, opinions, and concerns in the way that benefits the whole community here. :ThankYou: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lexy Grace 103696 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Congrats and enjoy this, you both earned it. Keep those amazing and very informative and inspirational posts coming!!:bigclap: Big Hugs, Lexy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiaBella 10988 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Congrats WIT and Samantha!!! Your both an amazing contribution to the board! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surf_Nazis_Must_Die 8958 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Congratulations to the both of you! Both of you are more than deserving of the recognition being given to you. Please keep up all the great contributions, we would all lose out without folks like you :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
