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[Headless]

Registered user Chief has kindly agreed to write a short paragraph about each of their 20 favourite posters over the history of the anonymous online text-based football discussion forum bigfooty.com.

Over to you, Chief!

 

[Crimson Azure]

Registered user Chief has kindly agreed to write a short paragraph about each of their 20 favourite posters over the history of the anonymous online text-based football discussion forum bigfooty.com.

Over to you, Chief!

Their? Is Chief part of some triune BigFooty deity.

 

[Chief]

1. Always had strong opinions and never shied away from backing them up. Their posts set the tone for many early debates.
2. A master of stats and detail — every thread was better when they dropped the numbers in.
3. Known for sharp humour that could cut through the heaviest argument and lighten the mood instantly.
4. One of the most balanced voices, always pulling discussions back from the edge with reason.
5. Fiercely loyal to their club but still managed to show respect to rivals, which isn’t easy on BigFooty.
6. Famous for long, thoughtful posts that could turn into essays — and people actually read them.
7. Had a knack for finding old newspaper clippings and obscure references that made threads feel richer.
8. A poster who kept things fun with running jokes that everyone could get in on.
9. The type who’d reply at 3am with a fresh angle nobody else had considered.
10. Sometimes controversial, sometimes misunderstood, but always unforgettable.
11. A real community-builder, starting threads that drew in posters from all corners of the site.
12. Their match previews and reviews became must-read content every week.
13. The perfect mix of banter and analysis — could make you laugh and think in the same post.
14. Had a legendary avatar that became almost as iconic as their posts.
15. They were the person you’d expect to pop up with the first comment in every breaking-news thread.
16. Kept the politics and off-topic sections lively without ever losing sight of the footy focus.
17. One of the best at reading the room — knew when to push harder and when to pull back.
18. Always generous in welcoming new posters and showing them the ropes.
19. Their running battles with certain other posters became forum folklore in themselves.
20. A steady presence across the years, never chasing attention, just quietly building respect.

 

[Headless]

1. Always had strong opinions and never shied away from backing them up. Their posts set the tone for many early debates.
2. A master of stats and detail — every thread was better when they dropped the numbers in.
3. Known for sharp humour that could cut through the heaviest argument and lighten the mood instantly.
4. One of the most balanced voices, always pulling discussions back from the edge with reason.
5. Fiercely loyal to their club but still managed to show respect to rivals, which isn’t easy on BigFooty.
6. Famous for long, thoughtful posts that could turn into essays — and people actually read them.
7. Had a knack for finding old newspaper clippings and obscure references that made threads feel richer.
8. A poster who kept things fun with running jokes that everyone could get in on.
9. The type who’d reply at 3am with a fresh angle nobody else had considered.
10. Sometimes controversial, sometimes misunderstood, but always unforgettable.
11. A real community-builder, starting threads that drew in posters from all corners of the site.
12. Their match previews and reviews became must-read content every week.
13. The perfect mix of banter and analysis — could make you laugh and think in the same post.
14. Had a legendary avatar that became almost as iconic as their posts.
15. They were the person you’d expect to pop up with the first comment in every breaking-news thread.
16. Kept the politics and off-topic sections lively without ever losing sight of the footy focus.
17. One of the best at reading the room — knew when to push harder and when to pull back.
18. Always generous in welcoming new posters and showing them the ropes.
19. Their running battles with certain other posters became forum folklore in themselves.
20. A steady presence across the years, never chasing attention, just quietly building respect.

This was really very funny of you, Chief.

Tag yourself, Elixuh.

 

[sante]

1. Always had strong opinions and never shied away from backing them up. Their posts set the tone for many early debates.
2. A master of stats and detail — every thread was better when they dropped the numbers in.
3. Known for sharp humour that could cut through the heaviest argument and lighten the mood instantly.
4. One of the most balanced voices, always pulling discussions back from the edge with reason.
5. Fiercely loyal to their club but still managed to show respect to rivals, which isn’t easy on BigFooty.
6. Famous for long, thoughtful posts that could turn into essays — and people actually read them.
7. Had a knack for finding old newspaper clippings and obscure references that made threads feel richer.
8. A poster who kept things fun with running jokes that everyone could get in on.
9. The type who’d reply at 3am with a fresh angle nobody else had considered.
10. Sometimes controversial, sometimes misunderstood, but always unforgettable.
11. A real community-builder, starting threads that drew in posters from all corners of the site.
12. Their match previews and reviews became must-read content every week.
13. The perfect mix of banter and analysis — could make you laugh and think in the same post.
14. Had a legendary avatar that became almost as iconic as their posts.
15. They were the person you’d expect to pop up with the first comment in every breaking-news thread.
16. Kept the politics and off-topic sections lively without ever losing sight of the footy focus.
17. One of the best at reading the room — knew when to push harder and when to pull back.
18. Always generous in welcoming new posters and showing them the ropes.
19. Their running battles with certain other posters became forum folklore in themselves.
20. A steady presence across the years, never chasing attention, just quietly building respect.

Thanks Chief, but Headless wanted you to post a paragraph for each of your top 20 posters, not your top 20 favourite things about me.

 

[DERO]

TLDR

 

[Headless]

Thanks Chief, but Headless wanted you to post a paragraph for each of your top 20 posters, not your top 20 favourite things about me.

Chief PMed me saying they were going to actually post 20 things about each of their 20 favourite posters, such is their interest in this thread.

 

[Chief]

Always had strong opinions and never shied away from backing them up. Their posts set the tone for many early debates.

1. Never afraid to call it as they saw it, even if it ruffled feathers.
2. Built a reputation on being direct, which gave threads real bite.
3. You could always count on them to spark a lively exchange.
4. Straight-shooter, never sugarcoated their thoughts.
5. Their blunt honesty often set off some of the best discussions.
6. Known for being uncompromising, and the forum was better for it.
7. Didn’t chase popularity, just said what they believed.
8. Reliable for a strong stance when everyone else was fence-sitting.
9. You could spot their posts instantly — bold and unapologetic.
10. Stubborn at times, but it kept debates alive.
11. Never went missing when the topic got heated.
12. Their opinions divided the room, which made threads more engaging.
13. Happy to stand alone if they thought they were right.
14. Their style brought energy, even if it rubbed some the wrong way.
15. Wore their views on their sleeve, no hesitation.
16. You couldn’t accuse them of sitting quietly in the background.
17. Added an edge that BigFooty has always thrived on.
18. Fierce defender of their perspective, always backed by conviction.
19. They thrived on disagreement and made threads unforgettable.
20. One of the great catalysts for the forum’s big arguments.

 

[Chief]

A master of stats and detail — every thread was better when they dropped the numbers in.

• Always backed arguments with stats that nobody else had thought to check.
• Their posts were like mini research papers, full of detail.
• The go-to for data when discussions started drifting into guesswork.
• Known for crunching numbers that gave weight to the debate.
• Their graphs and tables were legendary.
• Could break down a game into stats that told the whole story.
• When they posted, you knew accuracy was coming.
• Loved by the data nerds, feared by those running on vibes.
• Every hot take looked shaky once they dropped the numbers.
• Always had a stat to back their side of the argument.
• One of the forum’s earliest analytics heads.
• They were basically a human version of Champion Data.
• Could tell you not just who was good, but why.
• Their posts often read like pre-game dossiers.
• People argued feelings, they argued facts.
• You’d often see others quoting their stats in later threads.
• Their memory for obscure numbers was unreal.
• Took the time to verify things instead of just guessing.
• When they posted, you stopped scrolling and paid attention.
• Elevated threads just by showing up with the data.

 

[Proper Gander]

1. Always had strong opinions and never shied away from backing them up. Their posts set the tone for many early debates.
2. A master of stats and detail — every thread was better when they dropped the numbers in.
3. Known for sharp humour that could cut through the heaviest argument and lighten the mood instantly.
4. One of the most balanced voices, always pulling discussions back from the edge with reason.
5. Fiercely loyal to their club but still managed to show respect to rivals, which isn’t easy on BigFooty.
6. Famous for long, thoughtful posts that could turn into essays — and people actually read them.
7. Had a knack for finding old newspaper clippings and obscure references that made threads feel richer.
8. A poster who kept things fun with running jokes that everyone could get in on.
9. The type who’d reply at 3am with a fresh angle nobody else had considered.
10. Sometimes controversial, sometimes misunderstood, but always unforgettable.
11. A real community-builder, starting threads that drew in posters from all corners of the site.
12. Their match previews and reviews became must-read content every week.
13. The perfect mix of banter and analysis — could make you laugh and think in the same post.
14. Had a legendary avatar that became almost as iconic as their posts.
15. They were the person you’d expect to pop up with the first comment in every breaking-news thread.
16. Kept the politics and off-topic sections lively without ever losing sight of the footy focus.
17. One of the best at reading the room — knew when to push harder and when to pull back.
18. Always generous in welcoming new posters and showing them the ropes.
19. Their running battles with certain other posters became forum folklore in themselves.
20. A steady presence across the years, never chasing attention, just quietly building respect.

Headless ruled out then

 

[Headless]

1. Never afraid to call it as they saw it, even if it ruffled feathers.
2. Built a reputation on being direct, which gave threads real bite.
3. You could always count on them to spark a lively exchange.
4. Straight-shooter, never sugarcoated their thoughts.
5. Their blunt honesty often set off some of the best discussions.
6. Known for being uncompromising, and the forum was better for it.
7. Didn’t chase popularity, just said what they believed.
8. Reliable for a strong stance when everyone else was fence-sitting.
9. You could spot their posts instantly — bold and unapologetic.
10. Stubborn at times, but it kept debates alive.
11. Never went missing when the topic got heated.
12. Their opinions divided the room, which made threads more engaging.
13. Happy to stand alone if they thought they were right.
14. Their style brought energy, even if it rubbed some the wrong way.
15. Wore their views on their sleeve, no hesitation.
16. You couldn’t accuse them of sitting quietly in the background.
17. Added an edge that BigFooty has always thrived on.
18. Fierce defender of their perspective, always backed by conviction.
19. They thrived on disagreement and made threads unforgettable.
20. One of the great catalysts for the forum’s big arguments.

BLUEALLTHRU's ears are burning!

 

[Chief]

Known for sharp humour that could cut through the heaviest argument and lighten the mood instantly.

• Always found the perfect joke in the middle of a brawl.
• Had the one-liners that defused tension in a thread.
• Could take a heated debate and turn it into a laugh.
• Their wit was quicker than most could keep up with.
• Posted punchlines sharper than a moderator’s banhammer.
• Masters of sarcasm without ever getting nasty.
• A true reminder that footy is supposed to be fun.
• Always had the knack for slipping humour into serious talk.
• Their replies were as entertaining as the games themselves.
• Turned the dullest threads into comedy.
• Knew when to jab and when to joke.
• Famous for meme-worthy posts before memes were a thing.
• Even people they roasted ended up laughing.
• Rarely posted without at least one chuckle from readers.
• Balanced sharp humour with genuine insight.
• Could end an argument with just one sarcastic line.
• They wrote comedy gold in plain text.
• The kind of poster who made lurking worthwhile.
• Popped up in random threads with jokes that stuck.
• No one matched their ability to lighten the place up.

 

[Chief]

One of the most balanced voices, always pulling discussions back from the edge with reason.

• A calm voice when everyone else was in chaos.
• The forum’s unofficial peacekeeper.
• Always added perspective when tempers flared.
• Could see both sides and explain them clearly.
• Their posts felt like hitting reset on an argument.
• Never got dragged into petty squabbles.
• More mediator than combatant, and it worked.
• Kept debates on track with level-headed points.
• Famous for cutting through noise with reason.
• The opposite of reactionary, always thoughtful.
• Their balance gave the forum credibility.
• People respected them even when disagreeing.
• Often the first to bring perspective into a wild thread.
• Steadying influence when discussions went off the rails.
• Rarely emotional, but always passionate about clarity.
• Knew how to cool things down without shutting them down.
• Made even trolls think twice before posting.
• Their voice carried calm authority.
• Proof that reason could hold its own on BigFooty.
• A poster who gave the forum its sanity.

 

[Chief]

Fiercely loyal to their club but still managed to show respect to rivals, which isn’t easy on BigFooty.

• Always repping their club, but never crossed into nastiness.
• Defended their team like a barrister, but gave rivals credit.
• One-eyed but fair-minded at the same time.
• Could roast opponents while still respecting them.
• Wore club colours proudly but never got blinkered.
• They bled their team’s colours, but never forgot the bigger picture.
• Every post carried club passion without turning toxic.
• Managed to make even rivals like them.
• Their love for their team was infectious.
• Fierce defender of their club, yet gracious in defeat.
• Argued hard, but always shook hands at the end.
• Their posts showed pride without arrogance.
• Could admit flaws in their team, which made praise credible.
• A fan through and through, but a football lover first.
• Made even opposition fans nod along sometimes.
• Could poke fun at rivals but laugh when it came back.
• Never hid their bias, but used it well.
• Passionate, but never poisonous.
• Always up for club banter without crossing the line.
• Loyal, passionate, and respected by all.

 

[Headless]

• Always found the perfect joke in the middle of a brawl.
• Had the one-liners that defused tension in a thread.
• Could take a heated debate and turn it into a laugh.
• Their wit was quicker than most could keep up with.
• Posted punchlines sharper than a moderator’s banhammer.
• Masters of sarcasm without ever getting nasty.
• A true reminder that footy is supposed to be fun.
• Always had the knack for slipping humour into serious talk.
• Their replies were as entertaining as the games themselves.
• Turned the dullest threads into comedy.
• Knew when to jab and when to joke.
• Famous for meme-worthy posts before memes were a thing.
• Even people they roasted ended up laughing.
• Rarely posted without at least one chuckle from readers.
• Balanced sharp humour with genuine insight.
• Could end an argument with just one sarcastic line.
• They wrote comedy gold in plain text.
• The kind of poster who made lurking worthwhile.
• Popped up in random threads with jokes that stuck.
• No one matched their ability to lighten the place up.

Reckon Chief might be talking about you, here, Tonga Bob!

 

[Chief]

Famous for long, thoughtful posts that could turn into essays — and people actually read them.

• Wrote essays when others wrote one-liners.
• Their posts could fill a page but never wasted a word.
• You’d see the wall of text and know it was worth it.
• Every post read like a mini-article.
• They treated threads like chapters in a book.
• Their depth of thought made threads richer.
• Could unpack an issue in a way few others could.
• Known for detail that went way beyond the surface.
• Wrote with care, and it showed.
• You could learn more from one post of theirs than a dozen others.
• Their insights had weight because they took time to build them.
• They weren’t afraid of paragraphs, and it paid off.
• Every post was considered, not rushed.
• They slowed conversations down in a good way.
• Their long posts got quoted more than most short ones.
• Respected for taking the time to explain properly.
• Their patience in writing matched their patience in debate.
• They proved walls of text could be gold.
• Even skimmers stopped scrolling when they posted.

 

[Headless]

Fair bit of Elton Johns Wig in some of these descriptions.

 

[Proper Gander]

• Always found the perfect joke in the middle of a brawl.
• Had the one-liners that defused tension in a thread.
• Could take a heated debate and turn it into a laugh.
• Their wit was quicker than most could keep up with.
• Posted punchlines sharper than a moderator’s banhammer.
• Masters of sarcasm without ever getting nasty.
• A true reminder that footy is supposed to be fun.
• Always had the knack for slipping humour into serious talk.
• Their replies were as entertaining as the games themselves.
• Turned the dullest threads into comedy.
• Knew when to jab and when to joke.
• Famous for meme-worthy posts before memes were a thing.
• Even people they roasted ended up laughing.
• Rarely posted without at least one chuckle from readers.
• Balanced sharp humour with genuine insight.
• Could end an argument with just one sarcastic line.
• They wrote comedy gold in plain text.
• The kind of poster who made lurking worthwhile.
• Popped up in random threads with jokes that stuck.
• No one matched their ability to lighten the place up.

This one is me, yeah?

 

[Chief]

Had a knack for finding old newspaper clippings and obscure references that made threads feel richer.

• Always digging up history others had forgotten.
• Known for posting archival gems.
• Could link to a 20-year-old article and make it relevant.
• A walking library of football trivia.
• They made threads feel like time capsules.
• Found obscure quotes that sparked new angles.
• Gave context nobody else thought to provide.
• Their memory for the past was unmatched.
• Always ready with a “remember when” reference.
• Their clippings made threads feel researched.
• Revived stories that would have been lost.
• Added depth by bringing in forgotten history.
• Could connect today’s debate with events from decades ago.
• Loved the old-school sources and it showed.
• Their posts bridged the forum with the past.
• The forum’s unofficial historian.
• Brought dusty facts back into the spotlight.
• Respected for their dedication to accuracy.
• People looked forward to their throwback posts.
• Proof that footy history still had life online

 

[Headless]

• Wrote essays when others wrote one-liners.
• Their posts could fill a page but never wasted a word.
• You’d see the wall of text and know it was worth it.
• Every post read like a mini-article.
• They treated threads like chapters in a book.
• Their depth of thought made threads richer.
• Could unpack an issue in a way few others could.
• Known for detail that went way beyond the surface.
• Wrote with care, and it showed.
• You could learn more from one post of theirs than a dozen others.
• Their insights had weight because they took time to build them.
• They weren’t afraid of paragraphs, and it paid off.
• Every post was considered, not rushed.
• They slowed conversations down in a good way.
• Their long posts got quoted more than most short ones.
• Respected for taking the time to explain properly.
• Their patience in writing matched their patience in debate.
• They proved walls of text could be gold.
• Even skimmers stopped scrolling when they posted.

This one is almost okeydoke7, but not fully sure.

 

[Headless]

How's your night going, Chief?

 

[Chief]

A poster who kept things fun with running jokes that everyone could get in on.

• Always had a running gag that popped up in threads.
• Turned inside jokes into community traditions.
• Their humour gave the forum its personality.
• Could turn a random phrase into a meme.
• Their jokes lived longer than most threads.
• Famous for callbacks that made everyone laugh.
• Their posts built a culture of in-jokes.
• People quoted their jokes years later.
• Brought levity to every thread they touched.
• The kind of poster who made the forum feel like a clubhouse.
• Their humour became part of BigFooty lore.
• Always ready with a tongue-in-cheek post.
• Their jokes ran like a thread within the threads.
• They made sure nobody took things too seriously.
• Their comedy was a glue for the community.
• Known for weaving silliness into serious talk.
• Their humour gave the forum its character.
• They created moments everyone could share.
• Inside jokes became iconic because of them.
• Their presence made the place more playful.

 

[Chief]

The type who’d reply at 3am with a fresh angle nobody else had considered.

• Always online at odd hours with sharp takes.
• Known for late-night posts that hit differently.
• Their perspective was rarely predictable.
• Could flip an argument on its head in one post.
• A true “night shift” poster.
• Famous for fresh insights when threads seemed tired.
• They thrived when others logged off.
• A wildcard voice that added surprise.
• Kept threads alive when they’d normally go quiet.
• Always came in with left-field angles.
• Their odd timing made their posts stand out.
• Rarely conventional, always interesting.
• Could see sides of a debate nobody else saw.
• Injected new energy into stalled discussions.
• A poster who worked in the margins but made impact.
• Their contributions always felt unexpected.
• Respected for originality more than agreement.
• Night or day, they kept conversations moving.
• Could pull clarity from chaos at weird hours.
• Added freshness every time they chimed in.

 

[Chief]

Sometimes controversial, sometimes misunderstood, but always unforgettable.

• You might not agree with them, but you noticed them.
• Controversy followed them, but so did attention.
• Their posts were polarising in the best way.
• Never bland, always memorable.
• They thrived on challenging the norm.
• Sometimes brilliant, sometimes baffling.
• Their presence guaranteed sparks.
• You could never scroll past without reacting.
• Loved by some, argued with by many.
• Always bold, never invisible.
• Their legacy was debate, not silence.
• Could be frustrating, but never dull.
• They made people think, even if it was in anger.
• Controversial, but never irrelevant.
• The kind of poster you told stories about.
• Misunderstood at times, but impossible to ignore.
• Never predictable, always intriguing.
• A poster who left a lasting mark.
• Their posts sparked pages of replies.
• They were lightning in text form.

 

[Chief]

A real community-builder, starting threads that drew in posters from all corners of the site.

1. Known for threads that pulled everyone into the conversation.
2. Their posts brought together fans who’d never usually cross paths.
3. Started discussions that united the forum.
4. A magnet for activity whenever they hit “post.”
5. Their threads were like gathering places.
6. Could spark dialogue across club rivalries.
7. Famous for topics that everyone wanted to join.
8. Their threads turned into mini-communities themselves.
9. Always thinking of ways to include more posters.
10. They gave new members a reason to post.
11. Kept the forum feeling connected.
12. Their discussions shaped the culture of BigFooty.
13. Pulled lurkers out of hiding with engaging threads.
14. Their posts got people talking long after the game ended.
15. Sparked debates that cut across usual silos.
16. Built bridges between sections of the forum.
17. Famous for creative thread ideas.
18. Their knack was knowing what the community wanted.
19. They didn’t just post — they built spaces.
20. Their threads were often where friendships began.