Deepsand has passed. May you rest in peace. - Page 2

**HTMLBasicTutor** · Share | #21 11-14-2016, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LMD

I couldn't find a thread on this topic here on this forum, but on another forum I belonged to a while back (which is no longer online), we addressed deepsand's passing, and the thread was revived at this time of year with some comments, mostly appreciative, to help remember him by.

Found it!

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Originally Posted by LMD

I was shocked and saddened to hear that Deepsand, a long-time member of this forum and many others, passed away on November 14th in Bellefonte, PA. Over the last year or so he struggled with illness, which finally took it's toll on him last month. Many people have "sparred" with him online, some engaged in spirited discussions too. But I'd like to think of him as a friend who will be missed.

May you rest in peace Deepsand.

Deepsand has passed. May you rest in peace.
12-02-2013, 08:33 PM

LMD · #22 11-14-2016, 09:52 PM

Thanks for finding the old thread HTML. Could this current thread be merged with the older one? Since WPW is gone, it would be nice to revive this thread on this forum at least annually.

**HTMLBasicTutor** · #23 11-15-2016, 08:12 AM

~new thread merged with original thread~

LMD · #24 11-15-2016, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LMD

I joined WPW forum back in 2007, not knowing much about SEO, I followed most of the Senior members threads, and enjoyed following a lot of deepsand's contributions, ultimately learning a lot back then. HTML, MJ, Steve were great contributors, and even Doc chimed in now and then. I witnessed more than once, deepsand and MJ going back and forth for what seemed to be a dozen or most posts on some small details which were not that crucial to the thread topic.

Ooops! I can't forget to include the amazing contributions of HTML either.

BogOfe34 · #25 11-15-2016, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LMD

I was shocked and saddened to hear that Deepsand, a long-time member of this forum and many others, passed away on November 14th in Bellefonte, PA. Over the last year or so he struggled with illness, which finally took it's toll on him last month. Many people have "sparred" with him online, some engaged in spirited discussions too. But I'd like to think of him as a friend who will be missed.

May you rest in peace Deepsand.

RIP Deepsand.... Though I haven't got a chance to interact with you before, but I know for sure that this forum will never be the same without you...

My condolences and prayers to his family...

**Jim Gillum** · #26 11-15-2016, 11:31 PM

Condolences to the family..

R.I.P.

**HTMLBasicTutor** · #27 11-16-2016, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BogOfe34

RIP Deepsand.... Though I haven't got a chance to interact with you before, but I know for sure that this forum will never be the same without you...

My condolences and prayers to his family...

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Originally Posted by Jim Gillum

Condolences to the family..

R.I.P.

Psst,
The original post from 2013 was revived. Deepsand passed away Nov 2013.

Deepsand's favourite reply (which became his signature here)

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While each is entitled to his own opinion, no one is entitled to his own "facts."

If you think Snakeair and I are hard on people about backing up your replies you should look at Deepsand's replies.

He was a stickler for statements being backed up. He taught us well 'cause we didn't want to argue with him.

LMD · #28 11-16-2016, 05:33 AM

One of many I particularly liked...

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Facts not in evidence

**ScriptMan** · #29 11-16-2016, 05:46 AM

Those quotes sure bring back memories.

ChrisCD · #30 11-16-2016, 08:23 AM

One thing that I was so saddened by the closure of WPW was the loss of so many great threads and posts which prior to his passing Boone played a huge roll in. Thank you HTML and LMD for reviving his memory here.

cd :O)

LMD · #31 11-16-2016, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisCD

One thing that I was so saddened by the closure of WPW was the loss of so many great threads and posts which prior to his passing Boone played a huge roll in.

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Now the WPW domain seems to redirect to what looks like the owners random news junk posts. I don't think there has been even one comment on any of the posts made by Rich since starting to post way back in August.

You are right CD, there was a ton of good content there that appears to be gone forever.
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ChrisCD · #32 11-16-2016, 10:37 AM

<aside2>If a site goes down like that and someone were able to use the way back machine or something like that to re-create some of the content, would that be legal? I think I found a tool that may work. It isn't free though.
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cd :O)

LMD · #33 11-16-2016, 10:46 AM

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I'd think that if iEntry isn't interested in reviving the forum, and someone had the means with which to resurrect a forum with that content, as long as iEntry gives the Ok (probably best in writing), why not?
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BogOfe34 · #34 11-16-2016, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by HTMLBasicTutor

Psst,
The original post from 2013 was revived. Deepsand passed away Nov 2013.

Deepsand's favourite reply (which became his signature here)

If you think Snakeair and I are hard on people about backing up your replies you should look at Deepsand's replies.

He was a stickler for statements being backed up. He taught us well 'cause we didn't want to argue with him.

I thought older threads are to be automatically discarded after 90 days? 2013 is way longer than 90 days... Oh well, thank you for the info... But I still feel for the loss of Deepsand's family...

snakeair · #35 11-17-2016, 06:58 AM

I loved talking to Deep in private messages. He was not only a mentor on here but our unofficial moderator who questioned everyone who posted advice that was not correct or made people reply with longer replies.

A really good guy offline as well as he and I didn't live that far apart but never actually wanted to do a meet and great in person. He even gave me advice on certain backroads to take to get back to my house that was faster then the same old route I took.

The man knew SEO like the back of his hand, used common sense and was a good debater on this forum. Once he made up his mind, if you didn't agree with him, you would after reading his responses. He could smell BS a mile away and called people out on it. Made bad posters turn to good posters on this forum.

Miss the guy.

LMD · #36 11-17-2016, 07:23 PM

Another of my favorites:

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ipse dixit

Dan Williamson · #37 11-17-2016, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HTMLBasicTutor

Psst,
The original post from 2013 was revived. Deepsand passed away Nov 2013.

Deepsand's favourite reply (which became his signature here)

If you think Snakeair and I are hard on people about backing up your replies you should look at Deepsand's replies.

He was a stickler for statements being backed up. He taught us well 'cause we didn't want to argue with him.

God damn I miss the days of folks like Deepsand, John, Nintendo and quite a few of John's nemesis who's name escapes me thrashing it out in the controversial sub.