Read 95% of the threads. Major kudos to you. Major! And you are being modest, you played more than a "small" role:-) But no kudos on this thread. It detracts from your other stellar efforts.
How could anyone fail to notice the threads you've started? You remind us constantly!
I don't mean to be immodest, but you are...
In the short time you've been here, you're supposedly 'great' research has earned you many friends. However, your arrogant, condescending attitude is earning you another reputation.
Your big scoops are a 'phone call' that can't be proven, an excerpt from a newsgroup that is public domain, and a pic that you didn't have permission to use.
I don't have a problem with you being FReeper of the Year, but it would be nice if you could learn to be gracious.