I reciprocate this sentiment, Sir. Note: I have read your celebration of reaching a milestone in "likes" and no matter what we all do, we are always catching up with @iyerviji and @Rihana. They are the two most popular (most liked) members in IL.
My dear Anna My third nomination is @Thyagarajan's Reply to @Rihana's post The Goodbyes Of Many Things
Thank you my revered guru @Cheeniya. I remain humble. I pinch myself to feel it is real in this virtual site. Thanks from the bottom of my heart. So soon u read and so soon you had decided so too you delighted me. This act of yours put me in a delectable mood for sure that I pack & get into sleep. Regards.
This change is very disheartening. I respect all three nominated for their dedication to this site and unparalleled writing on this site. But still, there was a thrill to see who nominated who. Who seconded who, how someone thanked after being nominated and after winning. Now all that is gone! There won't be any looking forward to this thread- it is like the off limits officer's canteen- not open to foot soldiers!
@hermitcrab I understand your concern and anguish hermitcrab. I had explained why we had to switch over to this system on an experimental basis. With the number of nominators touching the lowest figure of just two, there was an urgent need to think of an alternative system to infuse life into this long standing contest. That's how this new system has been brought in on an experimental basis. If anyone is interested and willing to join the nominating committee we will be only too happy to consider the same. Sri