[Hacksaw]

Where was this posted hack?

In its own thread here at RFU

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[RedAlice]

Probably something we should all think about before posting...we don't know what people are going through in their personal lives when we log onto RFU. Flaming someone for something you read here should be tempered with the realization that their post may be reflecting a lot more than what they think of the RAMS at any particular moment. Pissing someone off who is going through a low point may just be adding kerosene to an already volatile home life.

That is the one drag with the internet, no face-to-face communication.

NO.

I refuse this. We all have personal lives. Have you known when I post in a manic phase and am suicidal? No, why would you?

You are free to answer anything about the Rams to me, because this is a board about the Rams.

I don't expect any of you to "figure" out my mental state, nor do I need you to. That is personal with friends.

The pleasure of this place is it is about the Rams.

We are all free to post about the Rams. And argue about the Rams.

[RamBro]

Probably something we should all think about before posting...we don't know what people are going through in their personal lives when we log onto RFU. Flaming someone for something you read here should be tempered with the realization that their post may be reflecting a lot more than what they think of the RAMS at any particular moment. Pissing someone off who is going through a low point may just be adding kerosene to an already volatile home life.

That is the one drag with the internet, no face-to-face communication.

Very well stated kind sir. Exactly

[RamBro]

NO.

I refuse this. We all have personal lives. Have you known when I post in a manic phase and am suicidal? No, why would you?

You are free to answer anything about the Rams to me, because this is a board about the Rams.

I don't expect any of you to "figure" out my mental state, nor do I need you to. That is personal with friends.

The pleasure of this place is it is about the Rams.

We are all free to post about the Rams. And argue about the Rams.

I think all he is saying we should be more kind to people that rub us the wrong way on an Internet BB.

[CanuckRightWinger]

I'm with RamBro in that all TomSlick was saying, in his own way, was let's all practice a pinch of civility with fellow posters in general, because hey....maybe that RFU guy you are debating had a bad day. I think that's a good idea. JMO.

I also get what RedAlice is saying that we are here at RFU to specifically talk Rams football .....not our personal lives, moods, or mental states. That stuff is private and personal....for friends only. I agree with that too.

ME: The news about the sad passing of a couple of memorable & smart RFU fellow posters has reached us suddenly and almost simultaneously. So It's not a bad time, for any RFU poster, young or old, to maybe reflect a tad, huh....
and maybe that's what each of us is doing in our own individual ways.

We used to say in the military:
"Life is short, and then it's dark for a long long time....so in the meantime, have some friggin' fun, eh!!!"

I think it behooves us all to just attempt to be a little kinder and gentler in our postings. Couldn't hurt....could it?
Let us endeavor to make RFU more fun! Less confrontational. Less polarizing.
We all spend time here. Why not maximize the pleasantness factor?
Not to overly dwell in a lot of somberness here, but I hope the above makes sense.

That's all this baby-boomer has to offer at this brief time of a little earnest reflection & contemplation.

Cheers from sunny Vancouver, BC!

[Hacksaw]

I'm with you Canuck.

[Drew31]

RIP, love and solidarity to his friends and loved ones at what is sure to be an awful time.

[Joe Pendleton]

hey Drew, not to deflect.. but, is that a "young" Paul Newman Bro?

[AvengerRam]

NO.

I refuse this. We all have personal lives. Have you known when I post in a manic phase and am suicidal? No, why would you?

You are free to answer anything about the Rams to me, because this is a board about the Rams.

I don't expect any of you to "figure" out my mental state, nor do I need you to. That is personal with friends.

The pleasure of this place is it is about the Rams.

We are all free to post about the Rams. And argue about the Rams.

I agree.

R4L was an affable, quality poster and, clearly, a loyal Rams fan. I am sorry to hear of his passing.

That said, I didn't know him personally. I don't know any of you personally. And, by the same token, none of you know me personally.

As long as that is the case (I have gotten to know posters on other boards personally, so sometimes the message board relationship can become a face-to-face relationship), I will never take anything that anyone says to me all that seriously. By the same token, nobody should take any of my snark seriously.

Its just football talk, and a bit of levity.

[PARAM]

Its just football talk, and a bit of levity.

Exactly. Sometimes it's heart felt conversation. Sometimes it's debate or argument. Sometimes it's fun and games. Sometimes it's trash talk. But it's always interesting. If it weren't why would we spend so much time on it?

I doubt R4L spent any of his last hours or days thinking about conversations on RFU or any other forum. He was obviously struggling in life and sports forums are just a distraction.

I feel for him and his loved ones.