The_Hater has sadly passed away. RIP.

Bad-Thoma · Post #21 » by **Bad-Thoma** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:26 pm

R.I.P.

Post #22 » by **Schad** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:27 pm

Yuri Vaultin wrote:My favourite poster. If you have time, sift through his posts for some incredible insight.

Spoiler alert - he was often direct (VERY DIRECT) when calling posters on their B.S.. it was an attribute and ability I envied when a moderator.

Lifting the curtain a little, but a couple years ago I put a comment on his profile:

Entry added:
» If you're thinking of giving him a warning for calling out another poster, just maybe consider that he's almost definitely right.

That was Hater: he wasn't a trouble-maker, and in fact was one of the more insightful posters on the board, and an extremely kind person if you got to know him. And if he was calling you out, it was really worth reevaluating your position rather than returning fire, because the odds were very good that he knew more than you.

Mamba Mentality · Post #23 » by **Mamba Mentality** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:31 pm

Really sad to hear this. He was one of the most articulate and blunt posters on realgm. This just serves as a reminder that life shouldn't be taken for granted, sucks that it often takes a tragedy to open our eyes.

Ball4life32 · Post #24 » by **Ball4life32** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:36 pm

Terrible news. RIP

picc · Post #25 » by **picc** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:46 pm

Wow.

Great poster and hope his family is able to get through this. Damn.

Post #26 » by **Duffman100** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:49 pm

Oh man, I’ll miss this guy. We were forum buds and often had the same views. Even when we didn’t it was a respectful disagreement.

I’m truly sad about this news.

OkcSinceSGA · Post #27 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:49 pm

Yuri Vaultin wrote:
MotownMadness wrote:How do the mods normally get this type of tragic news? Poor guy, do we know what type of cancer he battled with?

I knew him from realgm and conversed a lot due to us being competitive jerks in a few fantasy leagues. He advised me of his health in the summer in case he were to "disappear". Hadn't heard from him in a week and found his obituary this morning.

He had cancer of the liver, specifically cholangiocarcinoma.

He was one tough and smart hombre and will be missed greatly.

Yuri is it inappropriate to ask to read the obituary you saw? Can send through DM if not comfortable posting. Maybe it’s corny or odd, but I feel like it would be good for me to remember him as a man vs who he was as a poster alone. I know many obituaries talk about their life. If not, I totally understand.

Post #28 » by **Clyde Frazier** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:50 pm

Wow, I had no idea he was sick. Certainly of one my favorite people to interact with on here. Clearly had a true love for the game which is really what this place should be all about. RIP, he will be sorely missed.

kuclas · Post #29 » by **kuclas** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:54 pm

Yuri Vaultin wrote:
MotownMadness wrote:How do the mods normally get this type of tragic news? Poor guy, do we know what type of cancer he battled with?

I knew him from realgm and conversed a lot due to us being competitive jerks in a few fantasy leagues. He advised me of his health in the summer in case he were to "disappear". Hadn't heard from him in a week and found his obituary this morning.

He had cancer of the liver, specifically cholangiocarcinoma.

He was one tough and smart hombre and will be missed greatly.

Oh no. As a physician. That’s a deadly diagnosis.

I hope he was able to be comfortable in his last remaining days. Very poor prognosis once it’s confirmed. Often times less than 6 months.

taikibansei · Post #30 » by **taikibansei** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:57 pm

Another good one gone. I will miss him--and not just because we so often agreed, but because even when we disagreed he was always a thoughtful and knowledgeable respondent. I learned a lot from his posts.

Post #31 » by **Dirk** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:07 pm

This is really sad.

Despite going through such a tough time, he was still active around the boards and you wouldn't notice anything different about his demeanour.

Wish we could have told him how much we appreciated him.

He will be incredibly missed. He was a legend for being here so long, being so active and despite being blunt had barely had any warnings, which speaks for how respected he was.

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RIP.

Post #32 » by **Mavrelous** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:07 pm

Rest in peace.

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WHITE_HOT_HEAT · Post #33 » by **WHITE_HOT_HEAT** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:09 pm

Real life is very different that what goes on online...
Hope his family and friends have the strength to deal with it.
He's in a better place.

Buzzard · Post #34 » by **Buzzard** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:11 pm

I am new in the grand scheme of things and did not know him well. Anytime a member of the community is lost its a sad day. RIP The_Hater.

DaGawd · Post #35 » by **DaGawd** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:18 pm

R.I.P. cancer is trash

taikibansei · Post #36 » by **taikibansei** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:24 pm

Schad wrote:
Lifting the curtain a little, but a couple years ago I put a comment on his profile:

Entry added:
» If you're thinking of giving him a warning for calling out another poster, just maybe consider that he's almost definitely right.

That was Hater: he wasn't a trouble-maker, and in fact was one of the more insightful posters on the board, and an extremely kind person if you got to know him. And if he was calling you out, it was really worth reevaluating your position rather than returning fire, because the odds were very good that he knew more than you.

OT, and I fully agree with your evaluation...but now I can just imagine the comments on my secret file :oops:

Sincere apologies to all I've offended!

madmaxmedia · Post #37 » by **madmaxmedia** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:38 pm

OKCfanSinceSGA wrote:
Yuri Vaultin wrote:
MotownMadness wrote:How do the mods normally get this type of tragic news? Poor guy, do we know what type of cancer he battled with?

I knew him from realgm and conversed a lot due to us being competitive jerks in a few fantasy leagues. He advised me of his health in the summer in case he were to "disappear". Hadn't heard from him in a week and found his obituary this morning.

He had cancer of the liver, specifically cholangiocarcinoma.

He was one tough and smart hombre and will be missed greatly.

Yuri is it inappropriate to ask to read the obituary you saw? Can send through DM if not comfortable posting. Maybe it’s corny or odd, but I feel like it would be good for me to remember him as a man vs who he was as a poster alone. I know many obituaries talk about their life. If not, I totally understand.

I would love to see his obituary too for the same exact reason. I always liked reading his posts and would love to know more about him (but understand if it's not appropriate or against forum rules...)

Perishable517 · Post #38 » by **Perishable517** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:38 pm

He was my favorite poster and this really sucks.

Post #39 » by **BBallFreak** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:39 pm

How tragic. Rip old friend. Condolences to your family and friends.

Post #40 » by **Doctor MJ** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:42 pm

Raising a glass in his honor. It hurts to see him go and I hope who knew him IRL gave him comfort, but at least we can remember him together.

:beer: