A sad day for the escapist, as we have lost a dear friend

[sora91111]

I didn't know her, but any death is sad. I wish her family well, and that she is happy where she goes.(whichever religion approprite)

 

[Swifteye]

Can we make threads about someone dying? I mean I don't want to come off as mean but what business is it of complete strangers like us to know that someone on this website is no more?

Friends

.....

that's basically it

If it's truly a personal situation among friends (as all deaths are) then those people should have gotten a personal message or an email at best a phone call not some public announcement on a forum. Honestly I consider it rude and an attempt to gather random sympathy from strangers. Sure that is not the case but that's what it appears to me. This is a private event. It should be treated as such.

 

[Leole]

I never knew her, and I'm actually sad right now. I checked her profile, she's was a year older than me.

It saddens me to think someone so young to pass away so soon.

Rest in Peace.

 

[JoJo]

Fuck her, you think I give a shit about a *****? I ain't a sucker

This is gosh-darned perfect.

Wow, seriously guys? I would express my true feelings about people like you, but I'd probably get put on suspension for it

 

[Bobbity]

Damn. I don't think that I ever talked to her on here, but she was a part of the community, so I hope that she's found peace.

My condolances go out to her friends and family, in their time of sorrow.

 

[Archemetis]

As many have said I may not have known her, but a presence is known, whether it's in the grandest or most minute of scale.

It's a little corny for an internet forum, but in a way, her mark was made and this is where a tiny part of it will remain.

I hope that whatever she believed, it has treated her well.

I'm sorry for your loss, and the obvious, loss of her family.

-Archemetis.

 

[TheBoulder]

It's always sad to hear about someone dying.
My condolences to you, her friends and her family.

 

[Urgh76]

Can we make threads about someone dying? I mean I don't want to come off as mean but what business is it of complete strangers like us to know that someone on this website is no more?

Friends

.....

that's basically it

If it's truly a personal situation among friends (as all deaths are) then those people should have gotten a personal message or an email at best a phone call not some public announcement on a forum. Honestly I consider it rude and an attempt to gather random sympathy from strangers. Sure that is not the case but that's what it appears to me. This is a private event. It should be treated as such.

Hmm, I probably should have said something more than just "friends"

To me it doesn't seem like random sympathy; it seems like it's for people to pay their respects and....... well..... yeah.

As for about why it's being brought up in the public like this......... that may actually just be a matter of opinion.

People can be friendly and just share their condolences if they want, but I just don't see sharing a death to be "rude" so long as it's not in a spiteful way.

 

[phelan511]

Thoughts and prayers go to her and her family and friends. Always a sad day when someones life gets cut short. But one can only hope wherever her spirit is now is a better place than here.

 

[elcamino41383]

Sad Panda I didn't know her, nor to I honestly really recall seeing any posts from her. Still, it's not cool I hope her friends and family can make it through this tough time and remember her well

 

[AmrasCalmacil]

I don't recognise her name but I'm sure I've seen her avatar by a few posts.

It's not a lie to say that the world's a little emptier without her, so is our corner of the internet.

Really cool of the mods to pin this temporarily as well, kudoes, Escapist staff.
And kudoes to the Escapist community, those of you who aren't being douchebags to come off as edgy.

 

[Appleshampoo]

I didn't know her, but this is sad news, I wish her family well and hope she's at peace now.

 

[Blind Sight]

Never knew her, but goddamn her final post just comes off as incredibly powerful statement. Tis something good to remember: you never know when it's going to end, so make the best of it.

 

[nolongerhere]

Jeez. I recognize the avatar. Didn't really know her, but that sucks. Just a bit younger than me too. I mean ... jeez.

 

[Autohellion]

R.I.P. Kortney My condolences to her family and friends.

 

[GothmogII]

I don't really have any words for this. It goes without saying that this should not have happened, much less someone so young. Deepest condolences to her friends and family.

 

[maddawg IAJI]

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A LIFE

IS

A LIFE

No. We all die. We can't cry. It's selfish. How? That person is in a better place. Wether you're religious or not (like me) you know it. We hold on to people because WE won't see them again. That's the only reason. We never stop to think maybe they'd want this.

Yes, they would love this. They would love to make their mothers cry, they would love to leave their friends as mourners and they would love to see everyone who has ever loved them grieve.

My friend, you have the wrong impression of death. This thread is for mourning not only a life, but also the loss of a friend. No one would be upset if someone went to a better place, everyone who knew them however, would be upset if they knew that person could never come back.

 

[Urgh76]

Can we make threads about someone dying? I mean I don't want to come off as mean but what business is it of complete strangers like us to know that someone on this website is no more?

Friends

.....

that's basically it

If it's truly a personal situation among friends (as all deaths are) then those people should have gotten a personal message or an email at best a phone call not some public announcement on a forum. Honestly I consider it rude and an attempt to gather random sympathy from strangers. Sure that is not the case but that's what it appears to me. This is a private event. It should be treated as such.

Hmm, I probably should have said something more than just "friends"

To me it doesn't seem like random sympathy; it seems like it's for people to pay their respects and....... well..... yeah.

As for about why it's being brought up in the public like this......... that may actually just be a matter of opinion.

People can be friendly and just share their condolences if they want, but I just don't see sharing a death to be "rude" so long as it's not in a spiteful way.

What value is there in the condolences of strangers? You, me, them. We are all just people. People are without value but a person is invaluable. The condolences of a person close too you could mean the whole world but what difference does it make if some passerby came and said "sorry" and just kept on with there day? Where does genuine heartfelt expression begin and kneejerk preprogrammed cultural responses end?

Feelings are not some item you need to get as much of as possible to put value on a tragic event. It's a bit more complicated than that. It means actually caring and being attached. Sure you can be one of those really nice people who'd shed a tear for a lost dog if you knew someone had lost one but that just means your carelessly taking on stress and pressures of life that have nothing to do with you.

Maybe I'm just not of the ilk most people are as all these people are giving there condolences.

You're coming from some very good standpoints, all of them have a great foundation backing them up.

Where does genuine heartfelt expression begin and kneejerk preprogrammed cultural responses end?

As for an answer to this, it all comes down to individual responses, where you can actually tell if they're being genuinely sincere, or just passing by with a "sorry" because they feel that it's right.

Even though this isn't the right place for it, I must say; very well worded argument. I normally have trouble trying to put my expressions into words in a way that doesn't dim what I'm trying to say, but you manage to do it so easily.

I just must say, well done

 

[Nannernade]

Really sorry for your loss, I didn't know her but all the same, sorry.

 

[GLo Jones]

My condolences go out to her family and friends. These things are always so sudden.