The task is too difficult to undertake as detailed by Wretchard – even selecting the best thread. All I can do is cite posters that I’ve enjoyed, learned from or been inspired by:

L3, Buddy, Lifeofthemind, Cannoneer, Mongoose, Alexis, Steveaz, Fedya, Nahncee, Starling and many others I’m too senile to recollect right now.

Special mention to fred, God bless his soul.

The most unique voice is a tie between Whiskey and Cedarford, with Teresita running close behind.

At the risk of being a bit obsequious, I would nominate our host. Very often, his redirecting posts in the body of the thread are most trenchant.