Ahhh, the lazy days of summer keep on keeping on, yet the commentary here on SFist continues to be fast, furious, fierce, and even funny.

We really enjoy that pretty much any reader that's not being a complete douchebag can give an opinion, rather than some lofty editor picking and choosing which letters are worthy of publication; we see that as a vestigial relic of the print medium, not suited for an online publication.

In short, we like when you talk back to us about stuff--some of our favorites from last week were:

1] Spots on C-Big (of Swells! fame), back in the saddle! We love you, Spotswood!

2] Mariconsoy for, er, "translating" the Amy Winehourse cancellation announcement.

3] DJTennessee's shocking confession relating to Laura Albert/JT Leroy: us too, buddy. Us too.

4] This guest exercised a poignant little bit of honesty in regard to the Bi-Transgender tiff over the Chasing Amy Social Club.

5] Steakfrites had a funny twist on our assessment of many San Franciscans feeling that Barry Bonds "is a cheater unworthy of praise."

That's it, kids! Remember, Friday is essentially a holiday, and Monday is one, so get those good comments in while you're still around!

We're both flattered an saddened by our witty betters at Gawker -- flattered that they stole our idea to spotlight comments (not that we're especially innovative in doing so, but still); a little saddened that theirs is already so much better in its execution. Depressing, yet we soldier on, because many of your thoughts deserve to be read a second time.

Quick note: we'd also like to remind you guys that while you're welcome to leave meta-commentary in the comments sections, an easier way to get an answer about issues relating to SFist itself and related policy is to just email one of the editors or writers (contact info for specific individuals can be found on the staff page).

Here's this week's Top 5:

1) Wow, a reader asked about gyms to go to, and you guys really responded. Tons of helpful suggestions from a score of readers; we'll certainly take this thread into consideration when it's time to re-up in January.

2) mariconsoy was both super-informative (this note is almost a PSA), insightful, and amusingly (and preemptively) bitchy in the "meter maids assaulted" thread. Well done, as always, mariconsoy.

3) We liked AJ's question because we know the answer: that famous picture of Daly can be found here, on the site of the fine, award-winning news photographer that took it, Jason Doiy. Check out the rest of his work while you're there as well.

4) We don't usually like to do more than one "read the whole damned thread," as a comment of the week pick, but the commentary accompanying Matt's piece on the Tenderloin Housing Clinic was extremely moving and informative.

5) We enjoyed MalcoveMagnesia's perspective on Apple and its products, especially the part where he reminds us that "customers should be reasonable."

Hey, everyone -- once again, it's your contributions that have put the sheen on the apple that is SFist. Check out your editors' picks for Top 5 comments of the week -- and enjoy!

1] Michael Sexton, ride director of the Marin Century 2007 cycling event, visited our pages to comment on SFist Chris' coverage of the event, and gave a little more back story on after-race events and registration considerations.

2] Lots of folks weighed on the impending invasion of SBUX into the Inner Richmond. While reactions varied, we were glad to see a lack of simplistic "boo, evil corporate giant," talk. Folks made good points on all sides. From makfan's "so what, it's not that bad," to rroseleavy's "that's the free market economy," to mariconsoy's point of maintaining neighborhood flavor, comments were varied and well thought out.

3] We think this is probably our favorite comment ever. It's metatextual, pertinent, and funny all at the same time. Bravo, MalcoveMagnesia.

4] We liked Haplito's take on the news that Don Fisher wants to open an art museum in the Presidio; his pragmatism about why it'll probably be a good thing instantly diminished our skepticism.

5] Chris Daly ain't running -- and ChinaNob wonders why some of the other possible Newsom threats didn't. But do you really think short people count as a voting block?

Thanks, readers and participants!

For those of you that haven't seen the Top 5 feature before, this is where we recognize you guys for adding to -- or, in many cases, spawning -- the discussion on SFist's comment threads. Our inbox was flooded after we accidentally skipped last week, and we apologize; accordingly, we're highlighting a few extra for this week. It was appropriate though: you guys raised the game even higher than usual, so there's more to highlight.

1] Amusing that Brock said "Let the bourgeois battle begin" in reference to the "Sanitizing Warm Water Cove" story -- because it seems to us the battle began right here in our comments section. While we were tickled at aj's thought that GMZEEO might come out to help, the best comments in this thread comprised the back and forth involving Ert O’Hara, who came onto SFist to answer critics. Good food for thought, folks.

2] Jess Drake brings the funny regarding Ruby Rippey-Tourk's pending tell all. sangfroid826 does too, actually.

3] Hey, WWJD about noise pollution? fizzandpop has a few good suggestions.

4] Um, well, fizzandpop does it again. Don't want to spoil it for you, but when a comment leads off with "I can't tell you the amount of Vegans I've accidentally got pregnant," you've got to see how it ends. On the more practical side, thanks to Iris and those who backed her up for suggesting a veggie-friendly alternative to Herbivore.

5] Finally, we'll man up and say thanks to everyone who spanked us and supported us -- or some combination of the two -- in that whole "coffee on muni" thing. While this guest's talk about Internet sanctimony was particularly funny, we appreciated the whole discussion.