I posted early in the thread, I just didn't want to nag you guys about making me one because of the legion of other people.
My name is still in the list I hope :C
You're next, actually.  I'm just lazy.
So basically using a .gif program is like using pivot stick figure animator with a bit more placing and less using?  
Sounds simple enough.  Thanks for the help.  
Oh, and do you use any specific 
Pivot Stick Animator is a piece of stuff.  It's mainly a toy for young children to learn how animation works, yet it's not actually an animation program.
The one I use I paid for, but there are free ones out there.  Google "animation software" and see which ones are free and not from websites like "Softpedia" and the like.