A couple of weeks ago @tincho had a brilliant idea. Like many of us, he feels that steemit has dramatically changed his life for the better. Again like many of us, he has met many incredible people on the platform. He wanted to find a way to honor these difference makers. But he did not want to keep this awesome idea to himself. He wanted all of us to be able to benefit from his creation. Thank you @tincho!!!!

He came up with #userschain. This initiative is a way for a steemian to shine a light on someone who they appreciate or gain inspiration from.

So far the chain consists of @tincho, @danilamarilu, @papa-pepper, @verbal-d, @jedau, @therealpaul, @dreemit, @son-of-satire, and @dwinblood.

I was incredibly lucky that @dwinblood chose to include me as the next link in this chain. Thank you @dwinblood for thinking of me and your kind words. I appreciate and am humbled by them. You are one of the true assets of this community. You are constantly encouraging and engaging with others. Even when you disagree with someone, you take the time to provide a thoughtful and respectful response to the authors with whom you engage. You manage to do this without ever attacking a person. You pride yourself on discussing ideas and it shows. Even though you truly enjoy engaging in deep philosophical conversations, it doesn't mean you are afraid to have fun. I truly enjoy your music posts and appreciate your comments on my ridiculous posts about 1970s toys, tv shows and movies.

Now on to my choice for the next link in the User's Chain.

I wonder when national drumroll day is?

Hmmmm I bet this guy knows...

@rigaronib!!!!!

There are so many people who I could have chosen. In fact, it was quite agonizing trying to pick just one (thanks a lot @dwinblood!). I would feel terrible if I left someone out and they thought, "You chose them over me?" Luckily, I happen to know @rigaronib. I don't think any of the other people I failed to choose can possibly be mad at me for selecting him. The dude is simply a great guy. He deserves recognition.

This is a social media site and @rigaronib takes that to heart. He is constantly leaving encouraging and thoughtful comments on others' posts. He takes "engagement" to a whole other level. You can tell he takes the time to read other community members' posts and then doubles down on the time spent by leaving a meaningful comment. For some people, those comments mean more than the rewards earned.

@rigaronib is the kind of guy who would make you a mix tape to help cheer you up. @rigaronib/daily-holi-art-72-thoughful-gift-100-power-up-post

He is also incredibly (possibly insanely) dedicated to the platform. I honestly don't know anyone else who not only posts every day... but creates something every day. @rigaronib is an artist... and an excellent one at that. Every day for the past 193 days he has created a new piece of artwork for all of us to enjoy. Do you know when Pillow Fight Day, Tolkien Reading Day, Corn Dog Day, or Hippo Day are? Neither would I if I didn't check out his blog every day. He does so many whimsical pieces of art that bring fun to the platform. I usually start every morning on Steemit. One of my favorite parts is finding out each morning's holiday.

But wait! There are other holidays that he illustrates as well. Do you know when Autism Awareness Day, Down Syndrome Awareness Day, Send a Card to a Friend Day, or Candle Lighting Day are? Well he does. He takes the time to create amazing art to celebrate these meaningful days... then he shares his creations with all of us.

Sometimes his art is pure fun. Other times he uses it to spread an important and always positive message.

Just today he found a way to make Find a Rainbow Day mean so much more.

@rigaronib/daily-holi-art-193-rainbows-and-sunshine

That is what this dude does every day. He looks for the positive in life... and on Steemit.

Oh and if you need a logo for any project you are doing on steemit, you might have a contest to find the best one... but he is always going to win.

I have wasted enough of your time. Stop reading this and go see for yourself.

@rigaronib

I assure you, if it is positivity and creativity you are seeking, you will not be disappointed.

Ok @rigaronib your turn. Check out the rules here and go add a link to this chain!