I haven't been to this thread in a while. Mainly because I am very content with the names put forward.
But,...other names have crossed my mind...and if we will get to vote for several, I feel guilty remaining silent when there are other excellent candidates that have not officially been (as far as I know) mentioned yet.
Kyle, Brent, KJ, and Mike all come to mind.
"DYK" seems very well represented...but balance is only fair. These guys know a lot about snakes, post a lot about snakes,...and I have observed are very excellent debaters on hot button topics.
Perhaps, as I am often wont to be, I was too subtle. The above was a nomination(s).
I preemptively PM'd each individual mentioned above...before I posted their individual name.
So now I will be frank (a dangerous operation for me,...or others,...depending on how you look at it), I officially hereby nominate
Brent, Drizzt80.
Maybe this is the time to install two mods, the work load would be lightened for Susan, Deano and An. Other, a bit.
Excellent and wise point Mike. You must be (have been) reading my mind. It would be quite a pity to see this selection, so important to us all, deteriorate into something as repugnant as a popularity contest.
That is exactly why I return to clarify the seriousness and non-frivolousness of my original post above.
And FWIW, as Lori said more eloquently and tenderly than I,...for
everyone mentioned I have great admiration, respect, and friendship.
And I, for one, more than understand and embrace all of the declensions and abstentions, and all the ingredients and thought that went into them, so far posted in this thread.
NOTE : And for the sake of clarity,
Wayne (medusacoils) was also nominated by me. And has not yet absolutely, positively declined.
The similar goes for
Janine (diamondlil), although I love her too much to personally take responsibility for inflicting such a fate on her.

Oops, forgot one last person.
Jim (tricksterpup) I second the motion of you, yourself, being an excellent candidate.