Sorry, I accidently posted that one in the wrong thread. It was meant to be in “WallyM7 has passed away”. Not quite the relevant to this thread. Oh well.
I was thinking of what to say in this thread and that’s better than how I would have said it . Thanks FreakFreely I’m sure a lot of newbies feel this way .
Check your email Esprix.
It’s NOT just a message board. I’ve known that for a long long time.
You are my community, my friends, my extended family, even when I am outcast from you. I am closer to so many of you than I am to my own blood family – I certainly spend more time with you.
Wally’s Legacy, in part, is that he let us know that. He let us know how important it is to say “I love you” even to people we’ve never met in real life, who have become so important to us.
I too am considering going to the funeral of a man I’ve never met in person, if I can work it out. For Wally. I loved the man.
In tears,
-Melin
Rest In Peace, Wally
You get out of it, what you put in. For some, it is “just” a message baord, and if that is all they want, fine, but for many of us it is more. So, for those of you who want “just”, well, OK, but you’re missing out, and PLEASE don’t complain to us, for whom it is not “just”.
Pshaw. Those who know me realize that I am the last person to keep a grudge. I apologize for using you as an example way back when. I hope that you understand that that was all I was doing, and I never meant a word of it.
If there’s one good thing about Wally’s death, it’s this. I remember how he used to always complain that we needed to get our heads out of our asses, see what was important, and stop all the pointless in-fighting and bickering. And through this tragedy, I’ve seen people come together to comfort one another who I never thought would get along, either ever or again. So Wally finally seems to be getting his wish. I can picture him in Heaven right now, looking at us and laughing, saying “Hell, is THIS all it took?”
Jees Diane, I dont know what to say…
Thank you for the apology, it means a great deal. I too am sorry for calling you a mumble a couple of times.
Bygones?
And Pepperlandgirl, sorry for being snippy with you. I think you youth and naieve optomism is what bothered me, and thats not your problem, its mine.
Well, if Wally was still here, this mighta been the end of him… what with that monkey heart of his. 
Kellibelli
When you first discover this place, it is just a message board. When you start interacting on it, you realize it’s a medium for expression and interaction. There is a general public bias (created in most part by the media) that the internet is not a great place to meet people. I am confident that everyone here is beyond this bias. And while there are a lotta creeps out there I don’t see them here. I see quite a few good people, inside and out.
It’s a place to learn too…my english, typing & spelling skills as well as a few other skills have improved since I’ve been here. I’ve learned of things I’ve been curious about, things I’ve never guessed would have existed…and then some things I really didn’t need to know (like felching). Some take it with a grain of salt…many of us take it otherwise.
When some people die, you don’t have much to remember them by. But the fanastic thing about this place is anyone can go read anything Wally has ever said here (especially his family). Consider it a gift.
-Mike
“It’s just my dick that’s dripping.”
“It’s just a little lie.”
“It’s just my son.”
“I’m just three months late.”
“It’s just a six-month deployment.”
“I’m just leaving.”
“Just” a few things which effect people profoundly.
“Goat-felching putz,” Bri?
That’s the best you can do?
I agree with all of you… and for those who DO believe that “it’s just a board,”
:wally
Ya know, this will probably sound stupid, but right now, I don’t give a fuck.
I lurked here for a long time before I ever made my first post, and although I know most of your names, Wally always struck me as THE man to know.
The closest I ever came to him was when he responded to a poster I had responded to and used a few of my words to back him up, I felt honored.
Last week I found out that he too rode a Harley and I thought to myself, “Hey, I can talk to this man.” unfortunately, that was never to be.
I used to post a lot to the “Big Twin” MB and I made a lot of friends there who I later met IRL and who remain friends to this day.
Some people just don’t seem to realize that cyberspace people do meet and do form bonds that last.
Not much of a pit post, is it? My hearts just not in it today but I’ll try…shit, piss, suck, fuck, cocksucker, motherfucker and asshole.
Hope I got the seven forbidden words right, but to those who feel the need to correct me…PUTZ!
John, I know what you’re feeling. If I had a steady financial source and was legally able to make decisions for myself, I would do the same. Someday I hope I can go pay my respect.
Satan, I agree 100%.
Gonna miss you Wally.
Add me to group who used to have the “it’s just a message board” attitude.
When I first opened the “Announcement” thread last night and read Amy’s message, I scrolled through the rest of the thread frantically, looking for a follow-up post from her saying something like “Dad’s doing much better and the doctors expect a full recovery.” It didn’t happen. The second to the last post (at the time I read it) mentioned that he had just found out that Wally “had passed.” Hoping that I had misinterpreted the post (Yeah, right. Wally had gone to the hospital because of a horrible fall, not kidney stones.) I clicked on MPSIMS. There, on the top line, was a thread started by Shayna, declaring that “Wally has passed away.” It was with wet eyes and a quivering chin that I read the thread. It was with shaky hands that I typed in my condolences. At the time, I really couldn’t think of anything else to say beyond what I typed. As upset as I was I still can’t imagine what Amy, Steve, and Angelina are going through. I can tell that he had a loving, close family. Wally has always sounded like the father/husband I hope to be someday.
I wouldn’t have reacted this way if it was “just a message board.”
I haven’t had the “just a message board” attitude for quite a while, though. Lately (even though I haven’t said so), I’ve found myself hoping that the situation between Milo and his wife works out for the best, that techchick gets out of her “rut” (Leaving God out of it, I’ve felt the same way myself, techchick. Still do at times in fact.). Even though she doesn’t know it, I’m praying and hoping for the best for tatertot.
I need to post here more, I think. It would be good for me. This means that I need to fix or replace my hard drive already. I relate to the people here even more than some of my real life friends. This is the only place where I can talk about classical music, history, nerdy-geek engineering stuff, hiking, books, etc. among a single group of people. And I care for every stinkin’ one of you. I just wish I knew more of y’all in real life. I do like having a face and a voice to go with the name. Since I’ve started posting here, I’ve become more intelligent, verbose, and open-minded. Thank you all for making me a better person.
And hey, if any of you ever want to chit-chat, whine, laugh, cry, etc, don’t be afraid to send me an email. I get to know you better that way.
First off, that took a lot of courage and class and I admire you greatly for it, Diane.
Second, As I read through the Wally tribute thread with tears rolling down my face I thought:
Well, I guess that answers the question about if it’s “just a message board”.
Satan, you read my mind.
Zette
V8,
Tell ya what, kill yourself now, relatively painlessly. Or you will be hunted like the vermin you are. That ain’t a threat, nor is it a promise - that’s karma.
Don’t fuck with the infinite, it fucks back.
Lynn, Alphagene , will one of you please remove V8’s stench from this thread ? I’m afraid it is about to get very ugly in here when others see this trash.
DNFTT 
I have read this board for a long time, posting only rarely. When I read the thread announcing the accident, I posted a reply with good wishes and jumped back to the topic page and immediately encountered the terrible news. I was shocked by the news, and was very surprised by the impact that this had on me. I learned something. Others have said it better, but this is much more than a message board.
Rest in Peace, Wally. You probably did not know how many people were touched by your timeless grace and wit.
I agree that this is a community of people with many personalities. Sometimes those personalities clash, maybe because of a bad day, or maybe something was read in the wrong text.
To have a difference of opinion does not mean that you don’t like that person, or that you won’t ever say something to that person that hurts their feelings. It’s hard sometimes to type what you mean and have it read in the way you mean.
To tell someone that you don’t agree with them on an issue shouldn’t be cause for rift. It’s what we are here for, to give our opinion, and maybe gleam some insight into the opinions of others. There are very few people on the board that I just downright do not want to post to. They are the trolls that we see come and go.
There will always be little rifts between posters, but only because of opinion, not because of the person. If we remember that, feelings won’t be hurt and apologies won’t be necessary.
You guys are great!
Ayesha. Ditto
Lynn, Alpha… Why is V8 still listed as member. What has this punk/troll ever given anybody on this board anything other than a bunch of shit?
Goodbye, PUTZ!