The CalPig bemoans dead DUmmies, but she's already forgotten them:
Sat Jan 11, 2014, 06:46 PM
Star Member CaliforniaPeggy (107,477 posts)
On MFM and the nature of on-line friendships...
So now yet another one of my on-line friends is gone, with only his memories left in my mind.
I've been so very fortunate to have had several close on-line friendships. The world of the net is a fascinating place. You can know people all over the globe, people who speak other languages, eat foods that you've never heard of and who enjoy sports or movies or games that are new to you.
I've had 3 close on-line friends, and all of them are dead now, long before they should have been. I miss them horribly. We spoke via threads, via PM and over the phone. I treasure their memories and all the gifts they brought me.
Jim (MFM), Redstone, Khashka. God, how lucky I was to have these magnificent, intelligent, funny people in my life. We helped each other, laughed with each other, enjoyed each others company.
Always remember to tell the people you love that you love them. You might not get another chance.
May all these magnificent men rest in peace...Maybe there's a DU corner in heaven? I don't really believe in heaven, but right now, the thought of these 3 men sitting around together, laughing and talking, gives me comfort.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018553293Who's "Khashka"? She means the "breaking news" retard who collapsed on his keyboard, of course, but in the usual manner of DUmp friendships has already forgotten his name.
Maybe there's a DU corner in heaven?
Now that right there is about the funniest thing a DUmmy has said in a long, long time.
This one is spooky:
Sat Jan 11, 2014, 07:30 PM
Star Member pinboy3niner (33,014 posts)
Online relationships may not be "in-person" but you do get to know people.
I was surprised at how hard MFM's loss hit me. I've done more than my share of crying and I'm still a bit discombobulated.
YES!! The Dead DUmmy forum!
Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)
Sat Jan 11, 2014, 08:57 PM
Star Member femmocrat (15,776 posts)
15. This might be a good time to bring this up again...
and I have been wondering whether to mention it.
A few years ago, there was some discussion about having a memorial "corner" for DUers who have passed away. I remember they needed 10 star members to support it and I did.
Do you remember that, Peggy? I don't mean to highjack your lovely thread, but do you remember whatever became of that idea?
Thank you, DUmmy femmocrat! Don't let this drop!
Response to femmocrat (Reply #15)
Sat Jan 11, 2014, 09:55 PM
Star Member CaliforniaPeggy (107,477 posts)
17. I do remember that idea, my dear femmocrat...
I proposed it to the Admins in Ask the Administrators, and they told me they would implement it.
I don't know what happened.
I think they were having trouble figuring out how to do it.
Maybe it's time to bug them again. We need this, and we have needed it for a long time.
Skimmer doesn't give a damn what you want, CalPig, but turn up the heat. Maybe he'll do it just to make you go away.
A Dead DUmmy forum at the DUmp would be great. Not as good as the old Meta forum, but still great.
We could have so many terrific grave-dancing kerfunkles as we celebrate the demise of our favorite DUmpmonkeys!