# Support for matt\_mcl **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 5, 2003, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094 "2003-05-05T00:37:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Tomcat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Tomcat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tomcat)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2003, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/41 "2003-05-05T20:18:12Z")
Keep heading straight in the right direction **matt**! You are an admirable person and it shows. Take care- -Tcat ---
**Author:** ![irishgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2003, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/42 "2003-05-05T20:31:29Z")
Matt, the boards (and by extension the universe šŸ˜‰ ) would be a poorer place without you. Hang on in there, we love you lots. ---
**Author:** ![Angel\_of\_the\_Lord](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/angel_of_the_lord/32/2949_2.png) [@Angel\_of\_the\_Lord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angel_of_the_Lord)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2003, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/43 "2003-05-05T22:42:41Z")
**matt** , Iā€™ve looked up to you almost since I began posting here. My thoughts, prayers, and energies are with you right now. Other than that, all I can do is :šŸ¤—:. ---
**Author:** ![manhattan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/manhattan/32/7_2.png) [@manhattan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/manhattan)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2003, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/44 "2003-05-05T23:11:03Z")
**Matt** , I wish you as much strength as you have given to others. All the best to you and yours. ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/45 "2003-05-06T00:12:01Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by hawthorne \* > \*\*Youā€™ve a hard head and a soft heart, which I admire. \*\* As the great poet Meat Loaf said, you took the words right out of my mouth. šŸ™‚ **Matt** ā€™s one of those people who walks the fine line between being stubborn and compassionate. Given his age, Iā€™d say he walks that line pretty damn well. Iā€™m at least a decade his senior, and Iā€™m still struggling with the same balance. **Matt** , you come across as a caring and warm person, and youā€™re a true asset as a Doper. Over the years, Iā€™ve come to enjoy your posts (although I wonā€™t deny that Iā€™ve been annoyed by them at sporadic times too), their sincerity, theirā€¦ their _mattness_. Youā€™re a true character around here, and we appreciate your presence. Youā€™re going through one of the most horrible periods in your life right now. The future is uncertain. The life of a loved one may be at stake. Youā€™re thrown about in despair, no doubt. Youā€™re feeling helpless, and without power. Know that you have friends here, people whoā€™ll be here for you, come what may. Shoot, send me a quick e-mail with your phone number, and Iā€™ll call you soonest to try and give you some support, in whatever way I can. And a big cheer for **Potter** , too. For starting this thread, as a mental support session for his partner **Matt** , and for being a Class Act if only for that reason alone. ---
**Author:** ![gobear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@gobear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gobear)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/46 "2003-05-06T01:11:43Z")
**Matt** ā€™s integrity and honesty are an example of how a person should behave. He is courageous and tenacious in standing up for his beliefs, always having his actions match his words. No matter how how divergent our views on, well, _everything_, I have always had a deep admiration and respect for him. He is a sterling human being and I am so sorry for the pain he is going through right now. Many hugs for you. ---
**Author:** ![Rasa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rasa/32/3578_2.png) [@Rasa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rasa)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/47 "2003-05-06T01:20:05Z")
Itā€™s been touched on here already, but I have a lot of respect for **matt** for the simple fact that he puts thought into action. Youā€™re truly remarkable, **matt** and I wish you and your family strength. ---
**Author:** ![Yumanite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/b487fb/32.png) [@Yumanite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yumanite)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/48 "2003-05-06T01:33:41Z")
I may be the only person on the SDMB who has ever [pitted](http://http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=163535) **matt** , and I still stand by everything I said in that thread. In fact, before I even called him out, my first reaction was something like: ā€œ_ **matt\_mcl** _ responded to something I wrote!!!ā€ _swoon_ even if he did tell me to f\*ck me very much šŸ˜› ---
**Author:** ![elelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f0a364/32.png) [@elelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elelle)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/49 "2003-05-06T01:44:00Z")
Matt, Iā€™ve long admired your posts here, never have spoke up in support, because your posts always make so much obvious sense. In a darker hour for you, I will speak up. Thank you for your good sense, compassion, and incisiveness on these boards. It would be a lesser place without your strong voice. All strength to you now, and so glad you have the best beloved Potter you deserve. (Bless you too, Potter!) ---
**Author:** ![Finnie\_the\_Pooh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/aca169/32.png) [@Finnie\_the\_Pooh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Finnie_the_Pooh)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/50 "2003-05-06T01:56:46Z")
Matt, best wishes from Kaministiquia. May the force be with you! ---
**Author:** ![matt\_mcl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/51 "2003-05-06T02:36:52Z")
OK, folks, here comes my 9000th post (just a few more months till I break the _ **handy** Barrier!!_) I want to thank you all for your compassion, your thoughtfulness, and your offers of support. I donā€™t have the words right now to tell you how much it all means to me. As if having provided me with the most precious man in the world wasnā€™t enough, these boards always manage to amaze me with the humanity and warmth and fellow-feeling among their denizens, and how close they bring us together even spread out as we are over the whole world. Thank you so much, Dopers, for everything. Youā€™re wonderful people. Our community is amazing. And Tom - _la felicidad tiene tu nombre y tu piel_, dear heart. I love you forever. ---
**Author:** ![Homebrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/52 "2003-05-06T03:13:48Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Tomcat \* > Keep heading **straight** in the right direction **matt**! BWAAAHAHAHAHAHA! I believe **matt** goes gaily forward, but never straight. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/53 "2003-05-06T03:20:38Z")
> [@](#): > > _The esteemed **matt\_mcl** said:_ > OK, folks, here comes my 9000th post (just a few more months till I break the **handy** Barrier!!) Does this mean youā€™re in The Clique now? Did you get the toaster, or what? šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/54 "2003-05-06T03:31:21Z")
> [@](#): > > And Tom - _la felicidad tiene tu nombre y tu piel_, dear heart. I love you forever. Should you really be talking about Tomā€™s _piel_ on open board? Does **JDT** know about this? :eek: šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![Already\_in\_Use](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@Already\_in\_Use](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Already_in_Use)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/55 "2003-05-06T06:05:24Z")
**matt** , I was moved to post in this thread again after noticing in another thread that you had reached 9000! Just 1000 more until the big one oh oh oh oh! (Wow, that sounded like I just had an orgasmā€¦ :D) And knowing you, all of them will be gems. ---
**Author:** ![Tansu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/67e7ee/32.png) [@Tansu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tansu)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/56 "2003-05-06T08:05:59Z")
**matt** is a wonderful poster and a big part of what makes the SDMB great. I admire him very much. I also admire **Potter** for giving him the support and love he needs. I wish them both strength in getting through such a tough time. ---
**Author:** ![Flamsterette\_X](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/41988e/32.png) [@Flamsterette\_X](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamsterette_X)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 10:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/57 "2003-05-06T10:01:46Z")
**matt** , I canā€™t say it any better than the others. Youā€™re a terrific poster, and a great person. **Potter** is awesome for giving you his love / support / anything else you need. I wish that the both of you will get through this together, and will pray for the strength and resources you may need. F\_X ---
**Author:** ![Potter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Potter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Potter)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/58 "2003-05-06T14:41:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Already in Use \* > \*\*Wow, that sounded like I just had an orgasmā€¦ \*\* Soon as heā€™d posted his nine-thousandth post, I asked him if heā€™d came. He replied ā€œNah, Iā€™m saving that for my ten-thousand.ā€ Anyway. Everyone can quit saying nice things about me (itā€™s embarassing) and keep saying such lovely things about Matt. Heā€™s just off to spend another day at the hospital. Wish him luck! **Poly** , that was just _terrible_ (and too, too funnyā€¦ I had to look it up in Babelfish just to see what was killing Matt laughing). ---
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/59 "2003-05-06T15:38:58Z")
> [@](#): > > Poly, that was just terrible (and too, too funnyā€¦ I had to look it up in Babelfish just to see what was killing Matt laughing). Well, it was definition no. 4!!! šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094/60 "2003-05-06T17:16:56Z")
May the Lord be with you, now and forever, **matt\_mcl**. And the next time you see your dad, tell him, if you like, that there are a lot of people who are praying for him. Not because we know him, but because we know and value his son. Regards, Shodan [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-for-matt_mcl/173094.md?page=4)