Oceanstorm on 13/6/2007 at 09:07
Kolya, as you may have noticed I'm newly registered here. I don't know Dia or anyone else here very well but I do feel like I've joined some amazing kind of family on this site. You have stated clearly how you feel. Fair enough. We all have our different cultures and opinions. Know this however. When I posted on Dia's thread and offered my sympathy to her, that was my way of showing respect to her and as a member of the same group she is, offering my support. Dia posted back on that thread a number of times and made it clear that she appreciated all the support given to her. Let me make this clear, I did not offer false sympathy, what I offered was heartfelt and given freely. You say that such support is cheap. You're right, It doesn't cost anything. If the support offered to Dia here helps to bring her through this hard time then that is all that matters. For the record, if I met a complete stranger and learned they had suffered a loss, I would not hesitate to offer my condolences there either. You may not want such support in the event of such a loss but Dia does, so do not cheapen the support and respect we are giving Dia in her hard time by ripping into people who are genuinely trying to help.
BTW: I have no doubt that if you had a tragedy, all of us would be there for you also regardless of how well we know you. You are a part of this family too.
Mortal Monkey on 13/6/2007 at 09:31
Jesus, why do you folks always have to start slinging shit even though you're all being right? I agree with the first posts of Kolya, what GBM quoted of fett, and especially Aerothorn. I hardly bothered to skim through the rest.
Vivian on 13/6/2007 at 09:46
Does anyone else get the creeps when someone refers to this place as 'an amazing family'? Like, 'the mansons' sort of creeps. Brrrr....
Like I said, fat goths.
Rogue Keeper on 13/6/2007 at 10:06
No amazing family, we're the Scourge of Internet. I somehow fell in love with that label. I have to write it down somewhere.
Oceanstorm on 13/6/2007 at 10:11
Quote Posted by Uncle Bacon
Does anyone else get the creeps when someone refers to this place as 'an amazing family'? Like, 'the mansons' sort of creeps. Brrrr....
Like I said, fat goths.
Fat goths my ass. Ok, maybe saying family is a bit strong. But I'm assuming we're all here cause we love Looking Glass games so we all have something in common.
Quote Posted by BR796164
No amazing family, we're the Scourge of Internet. I somehow fell in love with that label. I have to write it down somewhere.
hehe. You really think so?
Vivian on 13/6/2007 at 10:14
Quote Posted by Oceanstorm
Fat goths my ass
Something about that made me giggle.
Rogue Keeper on 13/6/2007 at 10:33
Quote Posted by Oceanstorm
we're all here cause we love Looking Glass games
Well that's why we're the scourge of internet! :cheeky:
Dia on 13/6/2007 at 12:56
'k, we can all simmer down a bit. As I said before, I understand the point that Kolya was trying to make; it's just that his timing sucked. He's said repeatedly that he didn't mean to cause me or glsvrlfan any additional grief or sadness and I take him at his word. For my part, I have to admit that my emotions have been running rather high this past week and yeah, in that condition I've been known to become just a tad overly sensitive. (Okay, and also just a tad peevish. :o )
I don't think those of you who posted in either of my threads about Bart (or in any other thread started by someone who's in mourning for a lost loved one) should have to defend yourselves; now that bothers me. You all know your kind words, sympathy, and support are very, very much appreciated, so there's no need for you to give yourselves apoplexy over some ill chosen words, okay? It kinda breaks my heart that well meaning people feel that they're under attack here; this is one thread I wish would start getting derailed - quickly. I've also posted words of condolence and sympathy in threads by others who've lost loved ones even though I didn't know them well or maybe not at all. My point is that you shouldn't have to defend yourselves; most people can identify with others who've lost a loved one, whether they know that person or not. So don't let Kolya's words bother you.
I call for group hugs all around (yeah, you too, RBJ :p ) and a total derailment of this thread. I'm in the mood for funny.
SubJeff on 13/6/2007 at 16:05
I hear you Dia, but I've just go this urge to say my piece.
I understand what you're saying Kolya but it's just off the mark in here because of the specific relationships. You may have noticed that I don't often post in those sorts of threads and that's mostly because I actually can't find the words and I really don't want to post some lame platitude. Plus I deal with death enough at work and I sometimes just want to escape it in life outside.
But you've been a total ass here. Accept it.
On another note entirely (almost) - I wasn't around when 911 happened I don't think and I totally missed that whole issue RBJ. I'm sorry to (finally) read about your loss, really. And Kolya, I'm saying that to someone who... well you know how RBJ and I feel about each other - if a grumpy fucker like me can sincerely express condolences to someone with whom I share such a normally antagonistic relationship you can surely just stfu.
OK. Back to fun times and hugs!
Gingerbread Man on 13/6/2007 at 18:19
At the end of the day, we're all a bunch of regular people who turn off the screen and roll into bed. It's never smart to allow yourself to believe that our Internaut Personas are accurate nor complete representations of the people with the flesh and bone fingers typing on the page.
