A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

2008 BME Year-End Awards


Some may find it trite to say things like, “Without the readers, none of this would be possible,” but with BME it could not be more true — each and every year, the community sustains us. Without you, there would be nothing here, and we’re routinely awed by the amount and quality of submissions we receive. This year, we published thousands upon thousands of new photos and experiences, to say nothing of guest articles, Ask.BME contributions and roundtable participation, and that, friends, is incredible. And now, on with the awards!

 

TOP 10 IMAGE CONTRIBUTORS

1. 8,707 images

kokomi.3k

2. 5,834 images
Kitano Karyuudo
3. 2,930 images
Perk900
4. 1,476 images
Joao Caldara
5. 1,339 images
Alienboy
6. 1,027 images
Freakboy
7. 995 images
Inksation
8. 979 images
Allen Falkner
9. 929 images
Bena
10. 903 images
Holeybody

TOP 12 EXPERIENCE CONTRIBUTORS


1. 12 experiences
Bluestar

2. 10 experiences
Popecatapetal

3. 9 experiences
Deadly Pale

4. 8 experiences
PhoenixTX

5. 7 experiences (tie)
Devro

5. 7 experiences (tie)
Trannyboy

7. 5 experiences (tie)
Bondage-Kit

7. 5 experiences (tie)
Metal Faced Yazzy

7. 5 experiences (tie)
Dreadlocksmile

7. 5 experiences (tie)
Melissa Rose

7. 5 experiences (tie)
LotN

7. 5 experiences (tie)
Lucass

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS

Tiff Badhairdo
Ask.BME staff
Meg Barber
Roundtable member
Brian Decker
Roundtable member
Stephen DeToma
Roundtable member
Allen Falkner
Roundtable, Author
Ferg
Author
Russ Foxx
Ask.BME staff
Ron Garza
Roundtable, Author
Warren Hiller
Ask.BME staff
Derek Lowe
Ask.BME, Roundtable
John Joyce
Roundtable member
Paul King
Author
Lexci Million
Ask.BME staff
Ryan Ouellette
Ask.BME, Roundtable
Sean Philips
Ask.BME staff
Shawn Porter
Ask.BME, Author
Efix Roy
Ask.BME staff
Joy Rumore
Roundtable
Lori St. Leone
Ask.BME staff
Steve Truitt
Roundtable member
James Weber
Author

BME STAFF


Phil Barbosa
Image processing, party
planning, mustache rides

Mike Brum
Server maintenance,
TOS banhammer

Jason Cartwright
Programmer, code-
monkey

RooRaaah Crumbs
BMEvideo guru, Mod-
Blogger, whimsy

Jordan Ginsberg
Managing editor, head
writer, dick jokes

Tristan Henry-Wilson
Graphics, T-shirt
design, lithe
Jen Savage
Customer service,
loud noises

Jonathon Marshall
Former programmer and
over-all tech genie

Rachel Larratt
Publisher, Editor-in-
Chief, BMEshop, HBIC

 

 

 

If you’re pictured above, BME will contact you privately. Thanks again, everyone, and we’re looking very forward to an even bigger and better 2009!

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Comments

15 responses to “2008 BME Year-End Awards”

  1. bena Avatar

    bme is worth supporting, so more pics will come 2009.

  2. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Thanks for spelling my name right Jawdan.

    I love you guys 🙂

  3. Meliss Avatar

    you are all amazing!

  4. Brian Avatar

    Hey, at least my picture is sexier than shawn’s this year…

  5. Dimruthien Avatar
    Dimruthien

    Woohoo, go Lori and Warren!

  6. miamaliciouss Avatar

    Woooo, Lori and Warren !

  7. LotN Avatar

    Experience reviewers?…

  8. Shawn Porter Avatar

    thats a lot of beards.

  9. jazzybean Avatar

    #8 – i agree.. i swear they were listed in the past…

  10. bucket of bunnies Avatar
    bucket of bunnies

    This is the second year reviewers have been left out, I think.

  11. Rachel Avatar

    Experience reviewers haven’t been forgotten. They earn shirts based upon their reviewing levels. There also isn’t an easy way to see who is the top reviewer. This was a very brief award page put together as quickly as we could. We’re dealing with a lot of end of year issues compounded by getting the new BME software set up for the upcoming launch.

  12. Joao Caldara Avatar

    It would like to know if this year we go to gain shirts as in the last year

  13. Lucas Avatar
    Lucas

    Wooo! i’m actually on their haha. I think it’s hella cool. even though I tied or a last place spot. but still awesome!

  14. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    I didn’t even realize this was up, shows how observant I am. Holy giant face picture…

  15. Bondage-Kit Avatar
    Bondage-Kit

    The actual awards are still postponed due to the new server right? I got a little confusedby that last comment from Jan 9th, and am just making sure.

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