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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."

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  1. As said, good or nothing about the dead. by A+beautiful+mind · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    RIP.



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  2. Mod this jerk into oblivion, please. by SaDan · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Incredibly tasteless at a time like this. Please mod this jerk down.

  3. Re:Guys! by drsquare · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Odd how similar jokes about Steve Irwin were modded to +5.