ScientificNinja
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RIP Gaborn 
So where's Gaborn? (RIP Gaborn)
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I'm glad my last memory of him was watching him run circles around transphobes instead of some of the unsavory things he was wont to advocate.
Can't believe he never lived to see full marriage equality for LGBT people.
He would have loved the newest trans thread.
SquiddyCracker
Banned
Yep.
I just gave up trying to argue libertarianism with him, because he made a pretty darn good case for it.
gaming_noob
Member
His arguments over at the Gaming side were always informed, and respected. This is awful.
I'll miss Gaborn,
To me he'll always be more than the guy who posted depressing news. He was one of the few libertarians that I could actually debate with and we'd go back and forth respectfully and even a few times took things to PMs where we'd continue the debates about individual liberty vs. social contracts. I really viewed him as my opposite in many ways. And despite that, and all the debates and jibes we threw at each other we always respected each other, which is more than I can say about, well, almost everyone on GAF.
We used to joke that he and I would have a man-baby and return balance to the force.
In the last year or so we hadn't had many interactions together. I gave up on poli-gaf for the most part and he went his own way but I still had that same respect. I know he knew I respected him because I had told him as much. But I wish I had told him how much.
To me he'll always be more than the guy who posted depressing news. He was one of the few libertarians that I could actually debate with and we'd go back and forth respectfully and even a few times took things to PMs where we'd continue the debates about individual liberty vs. social contracts. I really viewed him as my opposite in many ways. And despite that, and all the debates and jibes we threw at each other we always respected each other, which is more than I can say about, well, almost everyone on GAF.
We used to joke that he and I would have a man-baby and return balance to the force.
In the last year or so we hadn't had many interactions together. I gave up on poli-gaf for the most part and he went his own way but I still had that same respect. I know he knew I respected him because I had told him as much. But I wish I had told him how much.
Finn of Ooo
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Just want to say as someone who lurked this board for years before signing up, RIP Gaborn, you will be missed.
FutureZombie
Banned
I enjoyed reading his unique opinions. His perspective will be missed.
Yeah. He earned my eternal respect in an argument we were both on the same side though, we were a few guys vs. an entire thread, and his posts were so calm, insightful and to the point...
DangerStepp
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Heavy heavy news. Just unbelievable.
RIP, Gaborn.
This place will not be the same without him..
RIP, Gaborn.
This place will not be the same without him..
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
I always went with the middle
I pronounce it as gah-burn
vas_a_morir
Banned
For me, it was "Gay Born."
Same here.
greatestjediever
Member
Fuck. RIP, Gaborn. You will be missed.
TheKaeptain
Banned
I'm glad my last memory of him was watching him run circles around transphobes instead of some of the unsavory things he was wont to advocate.
Can't believe he never lived to see full marriage equality for LGBT people.
I'm not sure but I think he knew this. I remember him saying he wouldn't see it in his lifetime.
True Underdog
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Damn, I mostly lurk so I never got to interact with him but his threads were always a treat, even the sad ones because you always knew you were in a Gaborn thread.
My thoughts go out to his family and to those here who were close to him.
RIP Gaborn.
My thoughts go out to his family and to those here who were close to him.
RIP Gaborn.
EightBitNate
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Was he older?
PantherLotus
Professional Schmuck
No, he was only 27.
I H8 Memes
Member
Mind blown. I've been saying it wrong all along.
Guh-born.
It's the name of one of the main characters in the Runelords books, Gaborn Val Orden.
echoshifting
Banned
Yep. Guh-born. Though I did Gah-born for a long time.
DrForester
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How I always sounded it out.
vas_a_morir
Banned
He'll always be Gayborn to me.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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WTF, I didn't even know he was sick. Feels like not too long ago we were PM'ing about the Jags and his Lions.
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Deleted member 30609
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Did we ever hear back from Stump regarding contacting his family?
echoshifting
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Buckethead
Banned
X-Post from NFL-GAF.
Azure Dream
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I'm shocked... RIP Gaborn.
Very nice, thanks from lion-gaf
Very sad news. Gaborn was my favorite poster here, and I always enjoyed reading his threads and discussions. He made a lot of interesting threads and had a knack for openly expressing his views.
I think this says it very well. He took the time to address questions posed to him in a thoughtful and honest manor, and set a high bar for the tone of discussion.
I noticed his absence this last month, and while I was aware of his medical issues I hoped it wasn't related. He will be very missed around here.
I think this says it very well. He took the time to address questions posed to him in a thoughtful and honest manor, and set a high bar for the tone of discussion.
I noticed his absence this last month, and while I was aware of his medical issues I hoped it wasn't related. He will be very missed around here.
Hero_of_the_Day
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Crazy. I was born the day before him. People our age aren't supposed to die.
Cuban Legend
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27? god damn I'm so sorry to hear that, such a young life... so many lost opportunities to post news here for us. It's like wtf is GAF gonna do now that he's gone?
We should erect some sorta memorial, a thread just isn't enough.
We should erect some sorta memorial, a thread just isn't enough.
SerArthurDayne
Member
That is the why I always pronounced it, but thanks for dropping the knowledge.
I always used to pronounce GAF as GayF, rather than gaffe. I don't think I was too wrong, as gayGAF was and is pretty strong still.
Damn, that's nice. RIP man.
Devolution
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Might try a huge board card type thing depending on how stump's call with the fam goes.
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