I'm very sorry for the loss another good friend.

[GianniFocaccia]

Re: I'm very sorry for the loss another good friend.

The absence of any explanation makes me feel uncomfortable.

There were a large number of insensitive (to Chinese-Americans) posts (since deleted) aimed at Russell (by Huskerduck) that Russell felt sufficiently offensive to pack up and leave. The fact that a number of forum members supported Huskerduck's right to air his caustic remarks is also wrong.

Unfortunately, the results of Russell's generosity and countless hours sharing his fears and creative genius are now gone, all because of a shallow few. Sadly, the banning of Huskerduck was not timely enough, but the result of a vigilant member alerting a moderator who acted quickly.

I contacted Russell following his exit and he said there is a small chance that he would return, but I fear it's not likely. As another Chinese-American, I had connected with Russell, and through his emails it was clear he was a sincere, genuine, talented gentleman. I will miss him here.

John

[david s]

Re: I'm very sorry for the loss another good friend.

Did he say something the mods didn't like? He has deleted all his posts, or someone has deleted them for him. The absence of any explanation makes me feel uncomfortable.

[deejayoh]

Re: I'm very sorry for the loss another good friend.

Looking through posting history, pretty sure I understand the reason now. And I can't say I blame him.

Russell and I started on the forum around the same time, and I was consistently amazed by the way he pushed the boundaries with his skills. His creativity and intelligence are going to be sorely missed.

[kbartman]

Re: I'm very sorry for the loss another good friend.

Bummer.......................Don't know what to say.... .....Russell you will be greatly missed.

[deejayoh]

Re: I'm very sorry for the loss another good friend.

Whoa. What? I'm very sorry to see this.

[v12spirit]

Re: I'm very sorry for the loss another good friend.

We will miss Russel. Why did he leave?

[Les]

Re: I'm very sorry for the loss another good friend.

That is sad - he was a huge benefit to this forum. What I also just noticed, it appears his post have been purged as well ( unless I am missing something). I don't have a clue why this has happened but the reality is that we are all guests...

[Gulf]

I'm very sorry for the loss of another good friend, to me, and to the forum.

The first, was Karangi Dude. I never fully, really understood why? But, this one is just too damn much! .