By the way, when you reveal the list, you should end with a "10 Most Promising Newbies" addendum or something like that. It would be a cool way to tie the ATRL history or this list to the forum's future.
One of the most exciting things about this post-Popfusion years has been seeing Ragua grow into a formidable poster. He once was silent and nigh-inivisible; now he's outspoken and willing to get into it with any stanbase - and especially loves to shade the Ciara stans something crazy. Also probably has one of the best current avatars.
The next two will be displayed in tandem - and you'll see why!
96. Victor
Don't know/remember Victor? Let me tell you his one defining characteristic: if you were a female artist circa 2000/2006 who was struggling to get your song onto Z100, or onto the the A-List of VH1 programming, Victor was your champion. Fefe Dobson? Toby Lightman? Lucy Woodward? SARAI?!??! Yep, Victor (or Victory) stanned for all of them. He evn was on street team[s]!!!! When he left, the "young guy in love with funky singer/songwriter slops" mantle was left empty ...
95. :Chad:
... until Chad came along! Unlike Victor, Chad does have some successes for favs; Kelly Clarkson and Florence & the Machine spring to mind. But for them, he loves twenty ...Meg & Dias! Heaven help them both - and thanks for bringing them into our lives.