What disgusts me...
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by witherd1
No pics, just a story, of sorts.
I played a different game a few years ago, where I became quite close to a number of people in the guild that we built together in that game. It was a Roman game, and we were the 17th Legion. One of those guys was a guy from Sydney, I became quite close to him. He went to the doctors one day about a growth on his stomach, that growth ended up being cancerous, and was a secondary cancer. The primary was in his colon. He found this out in April, and was dead in September. He was 42yo with a young family.
This hit me hard, cos I knew this guy well, had many a beer on a Friday or Saturday night while talking with him on Vent while he was having a few, we had some awesome times. Now I imagine this is how most of you feel about Sam passing.
What really sickened me about the passing of Adam, was that there were some that didnt know him, or maybe knew him for a few weeks/months, but never took the time to speak with him, decided to put in their forum sigs, things like RIP Glory (his IGN was Glorious), people that didnt know him, that seemed to want to make themselves more popular by extorting his death, in a way.
I see a similar thing happening here. While I will never ever bring doubt to someone's grief, I believe there are some that may be choosing to manipulate this situation for their own gain, and that is really just not cricket. If you are worthy of what you strive for, you will get there on your own merits, but certainly not by publicising your grief and owing it all to Sam.
Just saying, losing a friend is sad, and an online friend is as real as a RL friend, but its really bad taste to take advantage of the situation for your own personal in game gain.
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Name names.
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I don't see a need to name names. It is what it is.
I don't think I mentioned in the article, I didn't know Sam, I am just commenting on what I am witnessing. Some will genuinely grieve the loss of a friend, while others will take advantage and seemingly try and show people a compassionate side of themselves, where they would otherwise not be able to.
good article as always witherd1 🙂
Name names and if I see any evidence of someone using Sam for their own benefit - I will dedicate the remainder of my e-days to make them cry actual tears.
Now are you going to man up and acknowledge the Caped Crusader's* demands or is this a pseudo puff piece?
* Caped Crusader = Majester
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It makes me sick too.
@ Miss Wolf........Hugs
Had to speak out on a few things here that are really upsetting to a lot of people. Appreciate Lany's post in there too:
http://community.auserepublik.com/index.php?topic=19240.msg236621#new
What troubles me about this naming names thing is this: If it's TJ you are avoiding naming, this isn't the first time he has brought forth the notion to honor eAustralians in some form besides the almighty OA thingy. I'm pretty sure at some point when I was a Senator he voiced some ideas about it but some folks just don't want to honor anyone beyond their own established methods and popularity contests. I personally don't give 2 shits about who does or doesnt get forum medals, awards,
or nominated to the coveted OA, what I care about is the total indifference shown to people outside the clique who do contribute heavily to the growth and prosperity of eAustralia.
Using someone's passing for personal gain is a scummy low down act.
I don't personally believe that anyone is using Sam's passing for personal gain.
Try getting arse for once Infin and accuse me here in game like you did on the forums. That's a PoS act for a sht claim. Don't use me as an excuse because you couldn't bring yourself to retract your abstention.
give it a rest TJ, everyone is allowed to say their opinions contrary to your belief.
Sit down Jason until you know what you're talking about kid. I have been accused of something disgusting and have every right to defend myself against such antics.
BE positive friends......showing sorrow for some one can not be called persnol greed.......giving time to write articles for some buddy who is not among us is great....we should appreciate them......