# RIP Autolycus
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [November 5, 2012, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014 "2012-11-05T23:13:16Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 5
### Author:  [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/81 "2012-11-06T03:10:59Z")
> [@tdn](#):
>
> I promise to. But I’m getting nothing. I read one wall post, and there was no followup. And nothing from his dad.
>
> I keep thinking about his parents. Such lovely people. We shared many meals together, rode the train together, laughed together. They gave me an open invitation to stay at their house in Florida. They don’t deserve this shit.
Please let them know that he was a respected and well liked poster. My condolences to them. ☹
---
### Author:  [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/82 "2012-11-06T03:32:13Z")
can’t someone try contacting him and ask, and if he isn’t RIP he would probably answer?
This is tragic if true. I never got to know him, but just looking at his profile, he seemed like a really interesting guy
> **[Straight Dope Message Board - Your direct line to thousands of the smartest,...](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/member.php)**
>
> Fighting Ignorance Since 1973
---
### Author:  [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/83 "2012-11-06T03:42:38Z")
I found his facebook pretty easily, and it’s all over it from his friends. So, if it’s a hoax, it’s taken in a lot of people.
I’m not going to post it her for obvious reasons, just in case it does turn out to be a hoax, but if I can find it, anyone can.
---
### Author:  [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/84 "2012-11-06T03:54:02Z")
> [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](#):
>
> I found his facebook pretty easily, and it’s all over it from his friends. So, if it’s a hoax, it’s taken in a lot of people.
>
> I’m not going to post it her for obvious reasons, just in case it does turn out to be a hoax, but if I can find it, anyone can.
And it seems like he had just posted on FB today, too. I wonder what happened. Poor guy, poor family. ☹
---
### Author:  [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/85 "2012-11-06T04:04:35Z")
> [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](#):
>
> I found his facebook pretty easily, and it’s all over it from his friends. So, if it’s a hoax, it’s taken in a lot of people.
>
> I’m not going to post it her for obvious reasons, just in case it does turn out to be a hoax, but if I can find it, anyone can.
I didn’t see anything but his last post from 23 hours ago?
---
### Author:  [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/86 "2012-11-06T04:08:16Z")
This is beyond shocking. Tdn please post more info and find out if you can find a place to send a card.
I liked him a lot. ☹
---
### Author:  [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/87 "2012-11-06T04:09:14Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#):
>
> What did the wall post say?
“I am sad to say, this morning my best friend and long term-acquaintance, [real name deleted], whom many of you know, passed away unexpectedly. Those of you who were lucky enough to meet John know how unique, energetic, and entertaining he was. He will truly be missed.”
---
### Author:  [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/88 "2012-11-06T04:21:38Z")
Usually it’s old guys reminding young guys how fragile life can be. Sometimes though it works the other way… and when it does it ain’t worth a damn. 28 is way too young. My condolences to all who knew him.
---
### Author:  [@PandaBear77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PandaBear77)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/89 "2012-11-06T04:25:40Z")
> [@April\_R](#):
>
> I didn’t see anything but his last post from 23 hours ago?
Same here.
---
### Author:  [@lunaticlucas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lunaticlucas)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/90 "2012-11-06T04:25:43Z")
I liked him. He was funny.
---
### Author:  [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/91 "2012-11-06T04:26:02Z")
I am very saddened to hear this - **Autolycus** was a wonderful fellow. I always read his posts with interest and usually a chuckle.
Good-bye, you snapper-up of unconsidered trifles.
---
### Author:  [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/92 "2012-11-06T04:28:59Z")
I’m so sorry to hear that. I hope you’ll let his family know that he’ll be missed by a lot of people they may not even know about.
---
### Author:  [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/93 "2012-11-06T04:31:45Z")
**Equipise** , thank you for helping me meet this fanatasic friend. If it weren’t for you, I never would have discovered my across-the-street buddy.
It’s stilll so wieid. The guy slept on my futon for two nights. And bought me meals for it.
---
### Author:  [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/94 "2012-11-06T04:36:08Z")
Is there some way to see someone’s wall on their Facebook profile? Because like some others, all I’ve found is his post on there from yesterday. I’d like to add my condolences to his page if that’s possible.
---
### Author:  [@Hokkaido\_Brit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hokkaido_Brit)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/95 "2012-11-06T04:42:16Z")
> [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](#):
>
> I found his facebook pretty easily, and it’s all over it from his friends. So, if it’s a hoax, it’s taken in a lot of people.
>
> I’m not going to post it her for obvious reasons, just in case it does turn out to be a hoax, but if I can find it, anyone can.
I think I found his Facebook but there’s nothing from his friends at all. Is he in Japan or the US right now?
---
### Author:  [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/96 "2012-11-06T04:43:26Z")
Auto was one of the best internet friends I had. He PMed me two days ago, asking if I was okay because of some RL issues I’m having. I kept putting off answering the PM, and I sat down just now to let him know everything is OK and thank him for his support.
I feel awful. Rest easy Autolycus.
---
### Author:  [@Indyellen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indyellen)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/97 "2012-11-06T04:44:09Z")
Well, shit. One of the good ones. Please pass on my condolences, **tdn**.
---
### Author:  [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/98 "2012-11-06T04:51:48Z")
He will be missed.
---
### Author:  [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/99 "2012-11-06T05:00:39Z")
This is so sad.
Condolences to his friends and his family and everyone who knew him, he was smart and nice and one of our stalwarts. Big hugs to tdn and everyone who had him closer.
---
### Author:  [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2012, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014/100 "2012-11-06T05:08:15Z")
Damn. Way too young. My condolences to his friends and family.
[Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014.md?page=4)
[Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-autolycus/640014.md?page=6)