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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."
[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."
... will lie 6 feet lower than he ever lilo'd before.
Until you can do the same speed limit as the cars that have to "share" the road with you, I don't agree that you have any right to be on it, in the way, putting yourself in danger. I drive as carefully as I can around bike riders who observe the law, but I get disgusted when there's a line of cars doing 30 mph or more under the speed limit because they have to wait for a bike rider who won't let them pass. I also live and work in an area with seperate bike trails that cross roads at several points, the crosswalks have STOP SIGNS for the bikers and pedestrians (not for the cars), where they are supposed to wait for a reasonable chance to cross the road, and bikers are instructed to dismount and walk across. Instead most of them drive right into traffic without looking...
Most of the bike riders I see on the roads in Maryland (USA) blatantly disregard any laws or right of way. I see them ride all over the road, with or against traffic and usually in front of moving cars without looking or warning.
Maybe bike riders should get a "right" to be on the same road after they get a license, demonstrate knowledge of the law and tag their bikes with identification so they can be held responsible for breaking it? (in addition to previously mentioned being able to travel at the same speed as traffic.. good luck)
In any case, I'm not suggesting Rob Levin is at fault for the horrible accident he was involved in. I'm very sorry to hear about it. I'm only responding to the parent poster.