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FossilWeb SuperStars

Recognition and Thanks for Distinquished Service

FossilWeb is a community of people with a common interest. In this community we help one another learn more about fossils by sharing our knowledge with others. Many of us are newbies (like myself) and have a hard time telling an unusual rock from a true fossil. We depend on the generous assistance of the more experienced to help us learn the difference. Through the years many have participated but a few have distinguished themselves by volunteering extraordinary time and effort to this community. It's about time we honored them and gave them our thanks. In the future I will try to be more timely in giving recognition; so now I give you our first three honorees, and declare them to be ...

Luminaries

Those who have exhibited extraordinary energy, endurance and patience in sharing their knowledge with us


Bob

During the period 12/17/2002 to 7/18/2008, bob contributed 673 fossil identifications.


hemipristis

During the period 11/30/2001 to 8/25/2005, hemipristis contributed 578 fossil identifications.


Carl Mehling

During the period 4/29/2002 to 8/10/2008, Carl Mehling contributed 545 fossil identifications.


For comparison sake, I have contributed a total of 43 identifications. Confession time: I am not a fossil expert. My Ph.D. is in Computer Science, not Paleontology. I merely write the code and administer the site that enables you the FossilWeb community to do what you do. It is a testament to your enthusiasm and commitment that FossilWeb succeeds. Kudos!