He is a frequent thread-starter, especially in spurts of activity, and his contributions range from sincere musical analysis to surreal non-sequiturs. Though some of his posts seem cryptic >or offbeat, regulars often find a poetic or emotional undercurrent beneath the surface.

What emotions? He was sarcastic and spiteful like 98 percent of the time. He also became a conservative.

Over the years, Jimbob has had spirited exchanges with many Babblers, sometimes resulting in bemused confusion and other times in surprisingly affecting moments of candor

Oh, God.
Did you mention the black-cock Photoshops?

I’m sure Derrick, if he is still alive, would be deeply proud to know that he listens to The Cure, Nine Inch Nails and TOOL.