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I certainly think we should recognize software. I'd recognize:
ChessV
SMIRF
Zillions
and I'm practically brand-new, and internet unaware.

As for people, that's a bit more difficult. I think this site should
lionize Ralph Betza and David Pritchard. Ralph did all but everything, and
David got it all written down. Hans Bodlaender certainly deserves a big
hand for creating something awesome; and a number of CV editors have made
truly significant contributions to the field of chess variants, in many
different areas. 

This is where it gets tricky; notice I've only named people who, for one
reason or another, are no longer active here. There are a number of
designers who deserve to be recognized for outstanding work, but how do we
do it? Voting comes to mind, maybe nominations. But should it be restricted
to people like Vernon Rylands Parton and David Pritchard, who are no longer
with us, like what's done for US postage stamps? I don't think so; good
people need to be thanked and encouraged. Maybe we should have a CV Hall
of Fame, where 'active players' can be voted in also.