Rob Levin, lilo of FreeNode, Passes

sneak was the first of many to tell us of the death of Rob Levin, known as lilo, the head of FreeNode and of its parent organization, PDPC. A transcript from the channel: ".:17:18:40:. [freenode] -christel(i=christel@freenode/staff/gentoo.christe l)-
[Global Notice] On the 12th September Rob Levin, known to many as Freenode's
lilo, was hit by a car while riding his bike. He suffered head injuries and
passed away in hospital on the 16th. For more information please visit
#freenode-announce
17:19:39==> Topic for #freenode-announce: Together with the PDPC board we are
currently preparing a general announcement, please also feel assured that we will
continue working with PDPC to ensure continuous service on freenode, in line with Rob's
mission." Richard Hartmann writes, I just wanted to add that we of FreeNode will create a condolence book. All wellwishes can be sent to condolences@freenode.net."

Comments

Opportunity from Tragedy

[wpanderson]

This is obviously a tragedy for his family, friends, colleagues and a complete shock to everyone who has heard of him, but once the dust has settled, it will be interesting to see how PDPC and Freenode will continue to be run.

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[pgregg]

Last Post. :)

Yeah, you have a "right" to the road.

[rantingkitten]

With your "right" to use the road comes some responsibility -- like the responsibility to STOP at red lights and stop signs (bike riders seem to think this shit doesn't apply to them cause hey, it's just a bike!). Or the responsibility to not impede traffic flow by going 20mph slower than everyone else (yes, this is illegal, and saying "go around" doesn't cut it since it's nearly impossible on most roads, and if we try you'll gripe that we're maniacs trying to kill you). Or the responsibility to stop behind the car in front of you at red lights or other stops -- not bypass the line of cars and race your way to the front.

You want drivers to respect your right and treat you like any other vehicle, then ACT like you're on any other vehicle. Or maybe you should accept that roads were built for cars, not your puny velocipede. I respect your right to travel using whatever means you can get your hands on or choose to employ, but not at the expense of other people's sanity and ability to get where they're going. Just because it has wheels doesn't mean it's ready for the road.