Why does it kick so much booty? Users helping users. Not only that, but they're doing it without compensation for the most part! So, lets give them some thanks. If someone here has helped you out, let them know here. I'll start...
liabunny - Thanks for making this community. saved my friggin life. before this community i was getting all these questions in comments and direct emails. so many that i couldn't keep up and became quite defeated with it all.
kunzite1
masterslacker - Despite your disappearance from this community, you're getting some propz here as well. Back in the day you helped out a lot as well. I believe I even modified some of the component code (it may have been one of my other s2 layouts though) based on some stuff I learned from you.
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And thanks to all of those who have helped out here, this entry is really for you. The ones I have mentioned here are the ones that I personally have worked with and have helped me. Many of you who have written tutorials and aren't even s2 wizards, but have shared what knowledge you have, you rule.