An ego boost/praise isn't necessarily a bad thing at all. Lots of positive psychological benefits to it. You shouldn't only see the bad in it.

Truth be told, doesn't it suck not to be on it? Doesn't it feel great if you are? We are all human beings behind these computers. We like a nice thought or two. Knowing that someone knows us across who knows where.

Enough Monologue. My list is:
Kiwi - Took the time to actually give reasons for his list of people. Shows he actually takes note of a person's character. And he was the only one to mention me <3. I appreciate that.
Aya - Doesn't takes sides to arguments. Great to get along with.
Sandz - Patient Artist that started it all for me.
Shurikan - Most polite guy on the game I met in my 8 years of playing Graal.
Jester - Disappointed he left the crew, but tries to make a difference in the community.
Novo - Best Manager I've had by far.
Higbey - Many times under appreciated. But a notable voice in Graal just trying to make things better.