Friends of Artful

[Angelofsex]

I was starting to get worry about him, so I called. Art passed away last Wednesday. Just wanted to let you know. This is not a story either, I loved him. He was a very good friend of mine.

 

[zipman]

I was starting to get worry about him, so I call. Art pass away last Wednesday. Just wanted to let you know. This is not a story either, I loved him. He was a very good friend of mine.

Angelofsex,

Thank you so much for posting this. I am in shock and terribly upset to think that this has happened. It is never easy losing someone that you considered a "friend" in life (be it online or not).

I know I speak for many of the posters here when I say that Artful was admired and respected by all. He shared of himself and never had an ill word to say about anyone, whether they deserved it or not. He was a fair man with a big heart!

I for pray that he finds peace and happiness in whatever comes after this life.

Thank you for letting us know this extremely unfortunate news.

With profound sadness,
Zip

 

[Andreina]

how? why?

 

[Lancecastor]

I am saddened by this news and will miss him.

Lance

 

[Guest]

He was a good egg.

 

[lilredwolph]

i am saddened to hear this

 

[WillowPuss]

Ohhh my

That is terribly sad. I do hope his death was a peaceful one and that he was not alone at the end.


Thanks for letting us know.

 

[SexyChele]

Responded to the SRP posting, but wanted to add my sympathies and condolences here as well. He will be missed greatly. He was a good man with a good heart.

 

[redelicious]

Thank you Angel for posting this. I am keeping him and his loved ones in my heart.

 

[~Dream~]

ty sis soo much

Harry will be loved and missed by lots of people because he was a genuine man full of love.. I wish him peace ...I loved you {artful}...

 

[Daddyslilpet]

Thank you for letting us know. Art will most definately be missed by many.

for the loss of a wonderfully kind human with a heart of pure gold.

dixi

 

[Ebonyfire]

I will miss him

that is all I can say.

Eb

 

[yuppietowngirl]

Sorry to hear of Art's passing...

...I must admit that I am still in shock over hearing this.

 

[Shadowsdream]

I add My voice of sadness, a loss that will be felt by many. Art had a way of seeing the good in all and that is the memory I hold of him.

 

[navarre]

May His memory be eternal.

 

[Desdemona]

I have no words to express my sorrow and shock. Thank you for letting us know.

 

[Goddess Helena]

Artful was a kind, welcoming and thoughtful man who was an asset to this board, and too all who knew him.

He will be greatly missed.


Thank you, Angel, for letting us know.


Helena

 

[MissTaken]

I will be back later to post something with meaning.

I can't right now.

 

[NemoAlia]

Artful was the first person I met on literotica. His kindness encouraged me to stay. I will miss him.

It's almost strange to feel death so keenly on an internet bulletin board. For many of us, the net is a kind of meta-life. Unlike our three-dimensional selves, our online personas are things that we create and that we control. If we want to check out for a while, we know that we can without losing the lives and the worlds that we have helped to create. We can even reincarnate ourselves as new or multiple people in new and multiple worlds. In this idealized dimension, death has -- at most -- only a temporary role to play. We have learned to believe in the illusion of our own power.

The loss of Artful is a painful reminder that no matter how convincing the illusion of online immortality is, all of us ultimately belong to only one real world. May we learn to appreciate our journeys along this path that we all share.

 

[cellis]

I am deeply saddened by Artful's passing. I had come to look forward to his posts. Zip is right in that he was able to see the good in us all... and in all situations.

I for one will deeply miss him.

 

[justgem]

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[DustyWolfe]

I have avoided Lit for so long since some stuff happened... Especially this board despite the fact that I missed everyone and consider many of you my family.

And that cost me missing out the last part of his life. I am ashamed of myself.

I really don't know what to say...

Artful was very supportive of me. His words gave me great strength and encouragement. He was right there trying to push me along when I felt like giving up. He was indeed a wonderful man and I know that most people around here will miss him greatly.

At least though, no matter what some may think or believe... He is in a better place now.

 

[A Desert Rose]

He was my first friend here.

There are no adequate words.

 

[James Blandings]

My deepest condolences to all of Artful's friends and family.
He was a respected member of the BDSM community, a worthy adversary in debate, and a good man, as evidenced by the strong feelings of love and admiration he inspired in so many.
Rest in peace, Artful.

 

[Ladybird]

R.I.P.

Artful

He will be missed.