I had a conversation yesterday with a gentleman in which there was a reference made to someone whom he called "a legend," and I've been thinking about that term off and on ever since. More precisely, I've wondered from what set of criteria a legend is defined.
In this context, I'm just wondering about legends within The Hobby, but don't assume that I'm asking what makes a provider legendary. The question applies to legendary hobbyists as well.
Feel free to name names if you wish; clearly, there are those among us (or formerly so) who have become so legendary that their names have become synonymous with actions. (Raise your hand if you've ever been Hootered.) There are legends among us famous for having marketing genius to match their amazing skills; many men in Dallas are ever-hopeful of receiving a PM from a lovely lady who selects the men she wishes to meet rather than the other way around. We've also seen more than one "pick me!" legends who respond to every ISO regardless of her qualification.
In the opposite corner, there are men who are legends for defending this lady or that. Some hobbyists are ever-informative whether they know what they're talking about or not. Some ever-helpful and considerate and humble. Instigators, mediators, regulators, name-changers and fellas who just have to have the last word. There are legendary reviewers and some who are legends for high post counts and non-existent review counts. Some are even known for physical characteristics. (Raise your hand if you've met a that doc with a certain feature which is likely visible from space.)
What I'm curious about is YOUR criteria for the making of a legend on either side of The Hobby. I'm curious how many of you who are legendary to me will chime in.
Whether you chime in here or not, I hope everyone of your Hobby encounters are legendary!
~sweetness~