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5 years on My Opera

Tuesday, 15. September 2009, 12:03:14

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I joined the My Opera community on 2004-09-15 and it was my first online community site :yes:. Over the years, I have learned so much from here about Opera & several other things :headbang:, got a lot of friends of different ages (14-67 years) from all over the world :heart: and won several prizes from Opera Software :cool:.

I was one of the Member Of The Week (MOTW) :happy: and I was banned for a day :jester:.

Thanks to Opera Software and all friends for the kindness and support :hat:.

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Some of the comments/PMs about me/blog. Click avatar to view original comment.

helloimtim
You have been such a HUGE help teaching me how to customize opera. [...] Thank you man. God bless and keep up the good work. Its so apreciated. From this red neck from the midwest here in the good ol usa. You da man dude. Your ok in my book. Thank you
vas85
Excellent information Tamil, as I've noticed around other threads, you are very helpful. These tips sure make Opera a very customizable and friendly browser to use.
non-troppo
You should be member of the year!!!! You are a wonderfully helpful operator...
Sillierthanthou
I just added him to my role model list!
Wandering electrons
Tamil, you're a goldmine of Opera information
lcase
Tamil, over the past 3 years that I have used Opera your input and fixes have been invaluble. Just wanted to say thanks for all you do.
utkarsh.bisht
I really appreciate you for your wide support!!
RVRSS
Opera needs "ask Tamil" embedded feature in "help" menu!
Doliprane
Tamil you're a genius, you always find the useful info hidden in some corner of my opera blogs :yes:
Holo3D
i choose this GUY as the(my) MEMBER OF THE YEAR! :hat: Wish i had my LIL COMMUNITY I'd recruit HIM LIKE Opera Did With EspenAo :lol: i buy nothing from THIS guy HE'is my choice
Senthilraj
Tamil is really great.

Have you asked him anything about Opera browser? Whatever be the question is, he has the answer for it.

I feel proud that we are from the share country!

Hats off to him...

Hey... how about giving him the title "Opera hero". No versioning please ;-)
serola
Tamil is one of the most reliable and kind sole I have learned to know around here.
elbecko
they should employ you at opera.......or do they?[homer simpson voice] :sherlock:
BOYD1981
i've come across your blog a lot of times in the past when i've needed help trying to customise Opera, and you've been a big help again.
masterofopera
Tamil is one of our best members!
gaikokujinkyofusho
The dude has responded with helpful info to so many of my posts (even the obvious ones, doh!).
skywarrior74
I might have left Opera had it not been for finding the help this blog bring to the WWW
James132
And keep up the great work. I have read several of your posts and you truly are fantastic.
alf5000
Tamil you're a hero. Your blog's fantastic.
fxaris2
Thank you for all your serve in opera. [...] I will learn much from U.
AOTEAROAnz
Tamil personifies all that is Opera Software. He helps many of us on a day by day basis.
Suntana
I've certainly benefitted from your help. There's quite possibly no one on the OC who hasn't benefitted from your help at some time or another ... probably no doubt on numerous occasions. I echo what Henry said. You're a great asset to Opera, the Opera Forums and the Opera Community.

Tamil is the Real Deal! :headbang:
lkane
You have been so helpful. I cannot express my thankfulness for your assistance.
Marike79
you are cool I like you
mikelu51
This is absolute Gold!!! this should be in an official version also.
Daveski17
Well, I don't know if Tamil is plural or singular but he helped me a lot when I was a newbie
Anonymous
Tamil, you're the best of the posters here. Keep up the excellent work, and Thank You!
SummerAngel
Tamil, I just :heart: your site.
ellinidata
I think we shouldn't underscore
how supportive of Opera Tamil is!

not only to Opera but
to all of us
that got to love Tamil
and be grateful of all
the help he offers to all of us ,

very much deserved Tamil!
blinkybill
Thanks always for your helpful replies mate.
supermathew
i love your blog its awesome :smile:
sunflowerlove
Very helpful and informative!
victorxstc2
I am very very glad that Tamil exists!!
apparently, we should check our requests in Tamil page, before creating new threads!!!!!! lol
Chas4
When I fist joined MyO I was looking around, so much stuff to see and I came across Tamil's blog and learned a lot about Opera
doctor82
Keep up the good work Mr. Tamil. [...] Thanks for spreading our great culture; you make our nation proud.
melloleo
Thanks Tamil, for the pennies from Heaven.
We beginners need your help.
FlatSunset
Stumbled across your site when searching for some more Opera goodness. Looks great, and contains interesting stuff too. Keep up the good work!
gdveggie
I REALLY, REALLY appreciate all your help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous
Fantastic, as usual. I’ve been fiddling a lot over the last few days, and your site is a goldmine!
djcsurf
I have been looking at your Opera blog & it has some great info.
v-love
thanks again for the launcher - and everything else you do for the Opera user community
drogo
In case no one has mentioned it before, I must say that if one had to pick one individual who has made the greatest contribution to popularizing Opera, it would have to be Tamil, who has done so with courtesy, patience, and selflessness.
Morghus
thanks for all your help so far on opera.com, mate!
Anonymous
Once again Tamil, you prove you are the master of Opera!
Nerak
You're a gift to the community, and from what I know of you, a gift to mankind as well. :happy:

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Comments

ellinidata 15. September 2009, 12:06

"Thanks to Opera Software and all friends for the kindness and support "


thank you my dearest friend!
thank you for the amazing ride

by
seeing above
a. the Avatar I gave you with much love
b. my comment about you that came from the heart,

I feel blessed to be part of your five years on Opera and also blessed to know you!

I can not imagine Opera without you Tamil :heart:

neofit 15. September 2009, 12:13

Thank you for great contribution in development of MyOpera community and for a lot of useful tips!:hat: :wizard: :yes:
Congratulations!

SouthernCross 15. September 2009, 12:19

:hat: :hat: :hat: :hat: :hat:

banana banana banana banana banana

H82typ 15. September 2009, 12:23

:hat: Happy Anniversary, Tamil! banana

:sst: I got scared there for a minute! Thought you were going to say bye

ouzoWTF 15. September 2009, 12:35

I can just sign what all the other people are saying :smile:
banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana

Dacotah 15. September 2009, 14:11



:hat: Congratulations my friend :up:

Like I've said before, you are the greatest.
Would be nice though if you open up a little. :D

:heart:

thetomster 15. September 2009, 14:47

banana banana banana banana banana
Tamil, there are so many reasons why my.opera is a special community but there's only you who personalizes all of this reasons and make it only more special banana banana banana banana banana congrats for your anniversary

Chas4 15. September 2009, 15:31

banana banana
It is true I say Tamil as the first poster on almost ever blog, so I decided to look to see what he had and found the Opera FAQ

p.mansoor 15. September 2009, 18:02

Well done Tamil :up:
I hope to see you around for the next 5 years. :cheers:

L2D2 15. September 2009, 18:54

Ah, my friend Monkey! We should have an Opera Member of the Year every year, but, probably you would win that title every time, hands down.

You are a good and faithful friend and always there to help when you are needed. I would say you are THE most valuable resource My Opera has and I love you and appreciate what you do for this community every single day.

Happy anniversary, Tamil. Hope there will be many more.

Dacotah 15. September 2009, 19:21

:yikes: Just saw your status Tamil.
You will win the fight because you are the good one.

selurus 15. September 2009, 19:55

5 years. :headbang:
Happy Anniversary :hat: . Tamil, you're the most helpful member on My Opera.

persianweblog 15. September 2009, 20:36

:yes:

d4rkn1ght 15. September 2009, 21:06

:hat: :up: monkey banana

qlue 15. September 2009, 21:23

:hat:bananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabananabanana

Nerak 15. September 2009, 21:28

Tamil, you know I'm crazy about ya'! banana I can't wait 'til you post a blog entry saying that you've been here a decade! :headbang:banana

Zephirine 15. September 2009, 21:55

Congratulations!!! Happy anniversary!! :hat: :hat: :hat:
Thank you for your great work in this community!! :yes:
We want you here forever!!!! :yes: :yes: :yes:

Stardancer 15. September 2009, 22:39

Happy Anniversary, Tamil!

:hat::hat::hat:

bananabananabananabanana

Here's to 5 more years!

:up:

Minenow 16. September 2009, 00:43

:hat: Happy anniversary! :happy:

I know you help so many, say so little, but know darn near everyone.

You're one of those people who tie us all together...

And you're easy to please. P: just give you a 'nana. :lol:

We are lucky to have you.

And I shall make banana bread in about five days because I know you certainly won't be able to eat aaaaall of them. :lol:

samfresco 16. September 2009, 04:17

Thanks and Congratulations!!

I've learned a lot from You!

Indeed, You were my first contact with My Opera when I was searching help wih Opera shortcuts and Speed Dial!!

Thanks Tamil!!

krishnan 16. September 2009, 10:41

Congrats Tamil

banana banana monkey monkey banana banana monkey monkey banana banana monkey monkey

angel292005 16. September 2009, 11:04

5 years...Congrats. :smile: You are an asset and a wonderful person in general for helping out so many others out of the kindness of your heart. You will always be special to us. Irreplaceable.

:smile: :hat:

GeekK 16. September 2009, 13:25

Congrats, Tamil!

You are such a help to so many people - on the forums, in the comments, and of course on your blog.

Thank you!

ellinidata 16. September 2009, 14:54

how is your 1st day after 5 years on Opera Tamil? we are still celebrating ... I hope with the new "Opera babies" that came out today,
you have another 5 plus more productive years !!!

Tamil 16. September 2009, 15:22

@All: Thanks. :hat:

@SouthernCross, H82typ, ouzoWTF, Dacotah, thetomster, Chas4, d4rkn1ght, Nerak, Zephirine, Stardancer, krishnan:

Originally posted by H82typ:

Thought you were going to say bye

:no:

Originally posted by Dacotah:

Would be nice though if you open up a little.


Originally posted by Dacotah:

You will win the fight because you are the good one.

Thank you.

Originally posted by Minenow:

And you're easy to please. p: just give you a 'nana.


Originally posted by Minenow:

And I shall make banana bread in about five days


Originally posted by ellinidata:

how is your 1st day after 5 years on Opera Tamil?

Today is also special day because I received Speed Dial Hot contest prize (hooded sweatshirt, Opera button & stickers).

ellinidata 16. September 2009, 15:36

Originally posted by Tamil:

Today is also special day because I received Speed Dial Hot contest prize (hooded sweatshirt, Opera button & stickers).

w00t! h00ra-yeah!!!!! A proud ifriend says congratulations Tamil! Very much deserved!!!!!

cranil7 16. September 2009, 15:44

Tamil, I am your FAN. Which part of India are you from?
I am sure you are one big fan of Monkay GOD Hanuman!!

Keep up your selfless service/help!!:jester: :jester:

Tamil 16. September 2009, 15:51

@ellinidata: Thanks again.

Originally posted by cranil7:

Which part of India are you from?

State name starts with my username. :smile:

Originally posted by cranil7:

I am sure you are one big fan of Monkay GOD Hanuman!!

:yes:

Chas4 16. September 2009, 15:53

You know when Tamil has a lot of bananas when he has to adress the senders all on one line :wink:

Dacotah 16. September 2009, 15:54

Tamil

You are welcome.

Photos may-be of the prizes and even may-be you wearing the hooded sweatshirt? :whistle: :D

thetomster 16. September 2009, 15:56

:jester: congrats for your next prize :jester:

Tamil 16. September 2009, 16:05

@Chas4: :lol:

@Dacotah: Hooded sweatshirt :smile:
@thetomster: Thanks. :D

Dacotah 16. September 2009, 16:40

:D Thank you Tamil. :D
Darn, not what I was hoping for but better than nothing. :smile:

AleksOD 16. September 2009, 22:19

Congratulations and thank you for all the work you do here
:smile:

Minenow 16. September 2009, 23:08

:lol: Glad you liked Tamil. Your smilies ALWAYS make my day. :o:

Tamil 16. September 2009, 23:13

Minenow 17. September 2009, 01:54

:hat:

Chas4 17. September 2009, 02:31

Chas4 17. September 2009, 02:33

smile :wink:

Suntana 17. September 2009, 17:10

Ohhhhh, you were SERIOUS when I think Linda & Karen were razzing you about something like --- You can't just pick a day at random and claim it as your Birthday. :lol: True, you did then mention that is was your "Anniversary, " NOT your Birthday. But, still, it seemed a little too coincidentally that you were asked for your Birthday and BAMM! Suddenly your Anniversary was to be the following day or so. :jester:

Anyway ... Congratulations on your 5 years on the Opera Community, Tamil!

YOU were :left: :right: Bbb Bbbbb BANNED for a day?! :yikes: :insane: :faint: Okay Okay, so I eventually saw that it was an April Fool's joke. :lol: So, you WEREN'T Banned for slapping around Andrew then, Eh? :lol:

Hey, Tamil, that's NOT your full set of Avatars, right? I can't remember the details, but, I THINK I vaguely recall at least 1 more Avatar, possibly 2 that you don't have up there.

Suntana 17. September 2009, 17:13

So, when did Opera Browser debut and when did the Opera Community debut, Tamil? I thought YOU had been the Originator of both.

Chas4 17. September 2009, 18:02

Opera version history
http://www.opera.com/docs/history/

I think Tamil knows when MyOpera started better than I do

Suntana 17. September 2009, 19:39

Wow! All the way back to 1995 for Opera 1.0. While I had worked with computers by then, I didn't own a computer until February 2001.

Thanks, Chas! :up:

Tamil 17. September 2009, 23:35

Originally posted by Suntana:

So, you WEREN'T Banned for slapping around Andrew then, Eh?

:lol:

Originally posted by Suntana:

Hey, Tamil, that's NOT your full set of Avatars, right?

I didn't include the one in sidebar.

Originally posted by Suntana:

when did the Opera Community debut

http://my.opera.com/community/forums/findpost.pl?id=1

SouthernCross 17. September 2009, 23:42

:rolleyes:

* rubs the back of his head *

Suntana 17. September 2009, 23:50

The Opera Community premiered in 2001, huh?
So THAT's what that old movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey was predicting ... the debut of the Opera Community into the galaxy! :yes:

Suntana 17. September 2009, 23:52

Andrew, your hair is growing back. If you don't aggravate Tamil anymore in quite a while, he won't slap the back of your head ... for a little while longer. :jester:

53north 18. September 2009, 01:44

Are you doing anything special for om5? Getting to be quite a system..

samfresco 18. September 2009, 04:27

You deserve a entire shipping of banana !!

bananabananabananabananabanana
bananabananabananabananabanana
bananabananabananabananabanana
bananabananabananabananabanana
bananabananabananabananabanana
bananabananabananabananabanana

Tamil 18. September 2009, 08:44

@Suntana: :lol:

@53north: Nope.

@samfresco: :happy:

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