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I received an email from Brooksie's roommate that he passed yesterday morning. I don't know the details of his death, but I wanted to do a little thread for the good folks of NS to pay their respects, offer their prayers, and extend their good wishes to ease him on his way. Brooksie (Fox) was a really sweet young man from Israel. He didn't get involved in all the partisan debates, his English was a little broken, but he was a dear, sweet, loving young man. Just when I am starting to indulge myself in a huge self-pity party I find out that a young person with huge potential is gone and reality clicks into place. Brooksie was/is a really wonderful young man. Those of faith, please join me in sitting Shiva...cover your mirrors...say your prayers...and send your pleas to God. Those who don't have the same beliefs, please take a moment to recognize the passing of a wonderful person.

Glorified and sanctified be God's great name throughout the world which He has created according to His will. May He establish His kingdom in your lifetime and during your days, and within the life of the entire House of Israel, speedily and soon; and say, Amen.

May His great name be blessed forever and to all eternity.

Blessed and praised, glorified and exalted, extolled and honored, adored and lauded be the name of the Holy One, blessed be He, beyond all the blessings and hymns, praises and consolations that are ever spoken in the world; and say, Amen.

May there be abundant peace from heaven, and life, for us
and for all Israel; and say, Amen.

He who creates peace in His celestial heights, may He create peace for us and for all Israel; and say, Amen.

Wow. Just...wow. :(

although I didn't talk with him much, he always was great to hear from...

He'll be missed:(
my thoughts with his family and friends.

how awful, I'm at a loss for words :(

Oh my God. I don't even know what to say. I "talked" to him just the day before yesterday in my stupid childhood memories thread. And wasn't he about to go a toga christmas party just last night, already wearing his toga and all?

This is unbelievable. I'm at a loss for words.

No way...

...For God's sake he was on MSN like within the week. Like two days ago.

...I just won't believe it. I'm going to talk to the roommate myself when he comes on. I just cannot believe that.

Interesting... was it unexpected?

I received an email from Brooksie's roommate that he passed yesterday morning. I don't know the details of his death, but I wanted to do a little thread for the good folks of NS to pay their respects, offer their prayers, and extend their good wishes to ease him on his way. Brooksie (Fox) was a really sweet young man from Israel. He didn't get involved in all the partisan debates, his English was a little broken, but he was a dear, sweet, loving young man. Just when I am starting to indulge myself in a huge self-pity party I find out that a young person with huge potential is gone and reality clicks into place. Brooksie was/is a really wonderful young man. Those of faith, please join me in sitting Shiva...cover your mirrors...say your prayers...and send your pleas to God. Those who don't have the same beliefs, please take a moment to recognize the passing of a wonderful person.

Glorified and sanctified be God's great name throughout the world which He has created according to His will. May He establish His kingdom in your lifetime and during your days, and within the life of the entire House of Israel, speedily and soon; and say, Amen.

May His great name be blessed forever and to all eternity.

Blessed and praised, glorified and exalted, extolled and honored, adored and lauded be the name of the Holy One, blessed be He, beyond all the blessings and hymns, praises and consolations that are ever spoken in the world; and say, Amen.

May there be abundant peace from heaven, and life, for us
and for all Israel; and say, Amen.

He who creates peace in His celestial heights, may He create peace for us and for all Israel; and say, Amen.
Amen.

That's very sad news indeed. I talked with him a few times and he always seemed to have his wits about him. Thank you for letting us know, Zooke. No idea what happened?

BTW ... I tried to call you. Left a message on your answering service. :fluffle:

Aw no :( I always thought he was one of the good guys...

Wow. Just...wow. :(
I'm going to go with this. Never directly interacted with him, but he seemed like a good cat and he'd been around forever. Sorry to hear it.

OMG, that guy was one of the few sweet ones here! I hope he didn't suffer.
:(
I'll meditate on his successful journey though the bardo.

Hmmm, With Fox all things are possible.

Hmmm, With Fox all things are possible.
Yeah I don't wanna sound cruel or anything, but this is a guy who claims to be in his early 20's when we found information that he's in his teens. As in, still in high school. He claimed to be hopping about the globe, Isreal here, London there, New York, Bahamas, etc.

With Fox he could either be watching us right now or really dead. I mean, he did say he was in the Isreali Security Forces.

Yeah I don't wanna sound cruel or anything, but this is a guy who claims to be in his early 20's when we found information that he's in his teens. As in, still in high school. He claimed to be hopping about the globe, Isreal here, London there, New York, Bahamas, etc.

With Fox he could either be watching us right now or really dead. I mean, he did say he was in the Isreali Security Forces.
I remember that. I honestly can't say which.

I still miss the guy either way.

Sorry to hear this news. Hopefully he's in a better place.

Yeah I don't wanna sound cruel or anything, but this is a guy who claims to be in his early 20's when we found information that he's in his teens. As in, still in high school. He claimed to be hopping about the globe, Isreal here, London there, New York, Bahamas, etc.

With Fox he could either be watching us right now or really dead. I mean, he did say he was in the Isreali Security Forces.Israeli Security Forces hiring Teenagers now?

I might repost this after some clarification.

Yeah you draw your own conclusions:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b131/Colodia/Untitled1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b131/Colodia/Untitled2.jpg

At which point he signed off and left me and Fenix alone and confused.

(BTW:
Colodia = The Muffin Man
Fenix = Lord Fenix
Brooksie: Mazel Tov!)

Well I think someone needs a talking to if this is a big joke.

I don't have a strong memory of Fox, but I am sorry to hear he has passed on to the next world.


O my God! O Thou forgiver of sins, bestower of gifts, dispeller of afflictions!

Verily, I beseech Thee to forgive the sins of such as have abandoned the physical garment and have ascended to the spiritual world.

O my Lord! Purify them from trespasses, dispel their sorrows, and change their darkness into light. Cause them to enter the garden of happiness, cleanse them with the most pure water, and grant them to behold Thy splendors on the loftiest mount.

- 'Abdu'l-Bahá

O my God! O my God! Verily, thy servant, humble before the majesty of Thy divine supremacy, lowly at the door of Thy oneness, hath believed in Thee and in Thy verses, hath testified to Thy word, hath been enkindled with the fire of Thy love, hath been immersed in the depths of the ocean of Thy knowledge, hath been attracted by Thy breezes, hath relied upon his supplications to Thee, and hath been assured of Thy pardon and forgiveness. He hath abandoned this mortal life and hath flown to the kingdom of immortality, yearning for the favor of meeting Thee.

O Lord, glorify his station, shelter him under the pavilion of Thy supreme mercy, cause him to enter Thy glorious paradise, and perpetuate his existence in Thine exalted rose garden, that he may plunge into the sea of light in the world of mysteries.

Verily, Thou art the Generous, the Powerful, the Forgiver and the Bestower.

- 'Abdu'l-Bahá

(Compilations, Baha'i Prayers, p. 44)

What the fuck?!

What the fuck?!
iSecond that.

WTF the fuck?

I think we deserve an explanation.

Okay. That's really fucked up. And he chooses to tell Zooke, of all people? Man, that's cold.

Okay, so now I'm lost for words! :confused:

I think we deserve an explanation.
Thirded. I'll be pissed if this shit turns out to be fake and I said something nice about somebody here for once.

Well I think someone needs a talking to if this is a big joke.

It is. I knew it was, since I've talked to him a number of times it and it seemed perfectly like somethin' he'd do..but I decided to hold my tongue, since it'd seem rather rude of me.

I think we deserve an explanation.
You want an explaination? It's called an unnecessary need for excessive amounts of attention, Neo K.

Thirded. I'll be pissed if this shit turns out to be fake and I said something nice about somebody here for once.
This is just pure ass-hattery.

I don't know who he was, but my condolences.:(

I don't know who he was, but my condolences.:(
Look up. The guy may deserve a smack in the teeth instead.

I would not normall go run down a mod for a posting. But this possibly needs some attention from the mods. The offending party I should say. The actual poster may have not known anything about this.

I don't think anyone is trying to PO anyone here. I think it was just a situation of miscommunication. Stop jumping to conclusions.

If he is dead, then I sincerely apologize for this.

If he's not, then I'm sorry still.

:(

I don't think anyone is trying to PO anyone here. I think it was just a situation of miscommunication. Stop jumping to conclusions.


How do you miscommunicate that someone is dead? Just curious because I don't ever recall mispeaking that kind of thing.

How do you miscommunicate that someone is dead? Just curious because I don't ever recall mispeaking that kind of thing.
Seconded.

This all seems rather peculiar. I'll choose to (simply) make note of this assertion.

Perhaps Zooke was misinformed. It could have been a rumor or someone told her something about him and she misunderstood it. It could be any number of things. Or she could be telling the truth and whoever posted those messages is pulling our leg or they're old. There's no way to tell and no reason to overreact to the possibility of her being incorrect.

Perhaps Zooke was misinformed. It could have been a rumor or someone told her something about him and she misunderstood it. It could be any number of things. Or she could be telling the truth and whoever posted those messages is pulling our leg or they're old. There's no way to tell and no reason to overreact to the possibility of her being incorrect.

Or perhaps it was the party believed dead that actually posed as the roommate to spread rumours. Y'know..for attention.

Or perhaps it was the party believed dead that actually posed as the roommate to spread rumours. Y'know..for attention.
You never know.

Perhaps Zooke was misinformed. It could have been a rumor or someone told her something about him and she misunderstood it. It could be any number of things. Or she could be telling the truth and whoever posted those messages is pulling our leg or they're old. There's no way to tell and no reason to overreact to the possibility of her being incorrect.
Yeah if you knew me you'd know that not only do I suck at photoshop, but also if you look at the time between the original posting and the time I posted you would realize that it takes me a week to do anything with photoshop therefore how could I have done so?

And I specifically typed "So you're not dead then? Because there's an entire thread of people mourning you."

How can that be old at all?

And Fenix was my witness and was in the conversation. He was the purple text.

You never know.

Getting a psych degree does help.And I have talked with the guy numerous times before I got fed up with his lies, all done for attention. So I think I am in some position to know..

Getting a psych degree does help.And I have talked with the guy numerous times before I got fed up with his lies, all done for attention. So I think I am in some position to know..
That was aimed at the other guy.

As for Fox, folks, I know the judgements you are making. My mother's people are from Israel and I am aware of some of the bustling around that goes on over there. I fail to understand this. If "bustling around" is the same as lying, then I don't see how any more of it goes on in Israel than elsewhere. I don't see what your family connections have to do with the fact that you were possibly lied to. I'm not yet making any judgement about the situation. I didn't know Israelilies at Bhudist personally myself, so I cannot. I just did not understandthe abouve statement.

That was aimed at the other guy.

Ohhh, gotcha.

So, is there any news on this? More information?

So, is there any news on this? More information?
I talked with Zooke just last night and asked her about the poster in question. She's under the impression that the guy was killed by a terrorist attack. I don't know what to think about this, but I do know that Zooke would never, ever have posted such a thing unless she thought it was true.

I received an email yesterday letting me know what is going on in this thread. Honestly, I am at a loss here. I made a comment about having family in Israel and the "bustling" that goes on over there. What I was referring to in an offhand way so as not to be too specific or speak ill of the dead, is that I know he had told me some tales of secret missions to Israel and I wasn't sure how many other people he had told these stories to. I may be naive in a lot of ways, but I'm not that gullible. Also, with family rumors of what second cousin So-and-so (thrice removed) is doing or has done in Israel, I knew that he didn't have a clue as to how the "bustling" is done over there. I was just trying to encourage others not to judge him too harshly over his little stories in view of his death. Guess I should have either been more specific to the point or just not said anything at all.

Anyway, I never dreamed that anyone would make up a tale as horrible as faking their own death. That is just unimaginable. So, I sent his roommate an email yesterday questioning whether he wasn't reall Fox and encouraging him to come here, explain why he did such a thing, and apologize for his mistake. Here is the response I received:

I dont know much about NS, I only spoke to a few when using his computer. I
am using the same computer as it we bought it together. I made a mistake and
turned the computer on which immediately starts MSN Messenger. I did not
want a pity party for him so I lied, I made a mistake trying to do something
I thought he would like. So yes I lied, did I lie about a death... no. My
friend, YOUR friend is dead by drunk driver, and yet you sit there and say
that I am him. This does two things to me; One, if you believe he would do
such a thing, then you dont know him very well. Two, I am truly sorry that
you do believe that. My heart aches that you accuse these things.

Christian Bing

So, judge for yourself. I apologize if I spread an ugly lie as truth. I would never intentionally do such a thing as I value the trust many of you have in me. I have learned a harsh lesson. Again, I am so sorry this has happened.

Sandy

Interesting... was it unexpected?no!

It was not un-expected for me... he was a storied poster.. mucho fantasia
It's called an unnecessary need for excessive amounts of attention.Bingo.

Thank you Zooke.

Uh..Zooke? Colodia said he talked with Fox, after he was supposedly dead. My guess is you were lied to again.

Oh my.... *bows head*

sigh

the kid lied eh? if he is dead, there are obituaries and funerals in israel too. his "friend" can provide evidence of either.

some poor weak minded people do this. they get all "excited" when they see someone (like zooke) get sympathy for a real problem and they have to up the odds by "dying"

its sad and pathetic but it happens with annoying regularity online. thats why i never believe anyone is dead without some "proof". unless its someone i dont know and therefore have no reason to check it out. (yes i have called local law enforcement in other states to find out if "so and so" or someone like him died recently)

sigh

the kid lied eh? if he is dead, there are obituaries and funerals in israel too. his "friend" can provide evidence of either.

some poor weak minded people do this. they get all "excited" when they see someone (like zooke) get sympathy for a real problem and they have to up the odds by "dying"

its sad and pathetic but it happens with annoying regularity online. thats why i never believe anyone is dead without some "proof". unless its someone i dont know and therefore have no reason to check it out. (yes i have called local law enforcement in other states to find out if "so and so" or someone like him died recently)
First of all, whether this is true or not - its sad news (though for obviously very different, and very complicated and unique reasons).

I, however, will have to say my two-bits - for what its worth. I spent a good deal of time communicating with Fox/Brooksie/IeB/Brodi online, during which time his age ranged from 15 to 25, his location spanned the entire globe, his religion changed on a regular basis, his sexual preference (and sexual interest in his supposed roomie) changed more often than the weather, and commentation of all things from suicide to tragic deaths abounded. So much so that I eventually tired of deciphering truth from fiction and fable, and blocked him to spare what is left of my sanity.

I want people to know, it isn't that I didn't like Fox, far from it - it was simply that I had too much to deal with on my own without suffering for someone else when I couldn't tell whether to offer condolance for his hardships, or reprimand for his untruths.

I can also say, that I have dealt with my own fair share of doubt online... as some people, who have talked to me personally, will know - I have not had a very easy go of things the last few years myself. I fully expect people to be skeptical of events in my life if my only contact with them is via this easily corrupted media which we are now using to discuss the issue at hand.

My point is simply this:

We do not really know what happened, we will have to draw our own conclusions if we must. But each and any among us have the right to either beleive or dispute this just as we have the right to for any material taken in online.

And still, I stand behind my first statement - not mattering what has actually transpired, the event is a sad one. If it is true that he did not die, and I offer up my condolence if he has with deepest regard for friends and family, then he obviously has other issues which still make my heart bleed for him. Though if that is the case - Im giving him exactly what he wants... if he isn't dead, he needs serious help.

*claps for Lascivious* That said everything I was thinking(and more)!

Lascivious Prime : (what happened to the maximus?). Thank you for seeing things from more than one angle. I have visited with Fox a few times, not many, but joined his region based on Jewish culture appreciation, and emailed back and forth every few weeks. I thought he was a good kid...had a vivid imagination...but basically a good kid. I really liked him when he wasn't BSing. I never would have imagined that he would fake his own death for attention. From what I have learned about him in this thread, I have to ask what kind of homelife does this kid have that he would go to such extreme measures for attention from anonymous entities? How great a portion of his life does the NS community fill that he would go to such exteme measures? I can't help but look back at the timing of the first email I received from "Bing" and realize that it came within hours of my explaination for my repeated absences and my announcement of a little sabbatical. I really feel that this is integral to what the young man is going through. Maybe some of you who are more knowledgeable in psychology can properly interpret this...I can't...but I really believe it may be a key.

All I can ask is that you all take all aspects of this situation into consideration and not judge harshly.

Brooksie...Kiddo, I love you. We both know that you screwed up but we all screw up in our lives...I have done it on a regular basis. We have a pretty good group here on NS who are willing to accept each other no matter what. Overlook the assholes, be honest with your friends here, and if you need to talk to someone, email me. I'd be willing to bet that you have way more friends than you ever imagined here on NS if you will play them straight. You won't impress these folks with tales of daring-do. You will touch their hearts and develop lasting friendships if you are honest and open. I'll never judge you, I'll never ignore you, but I will always do whatever I can to help you along life's path to being a good person. As will 99% of the good people here. Come on...you can do it...I know you can. Love you sweetie. :fluffle:

Assuming he is dead, I'm extremely sorry.

Never had much contact with him, but I respected him a great deal.

this happened yesterday?
my condolences :(
i didn't really know the guy but any loss is evidently inherently...sad... and judging by some of the views expressed here about the guy, a real shame :(

These are all quotes gathered from this thread...Assuming he is dead, I'm extremely sorry.
Never had much contact with him, but I respected him a great deal.

This person doesn't know you very well, but they don't care if you made a mistake. they still like you. They respected you and still respect you. Don't they deserve honesty?

although I didn't talk with him much, he always was great to hear from...

Oh my God. I don't even know what to say. I "talked" to him just the day before yesterday in my stupid childhood memories thread. And wasn't he about to go a toga christmas party just last night, already wearing his toga and all? This is unbelievable. I'm at a loss for words.

Amen.
That's very sad news indeed. I talked with him a few times and he always seemed to have his wits about him.

Aw no I always thought he was one of the good guys...

How many more do I need to quote for you to realize that people liked you...even loved you...just because you are you. Drop the alias personality, be honest with your friends, and be their friend right back!!

I'm confused. Is he dead or not?

*excuse my thickness, I'm going to put it down to undiagnosed autism*

Uh..Zooke? Colodia said he talked with Fox, after he was supposedly dead. My guess is you were lied to again.

I know. I am probably too trusting. But the fault isn't mine unless I don't offer the offender my forgiveness and the hand of friendship. I want to encourage all of you to do the same. We don't know what Fox's life is like.

I'm confused. Is he dead or not?

*excuse my thickness, I'm going to put it down to undiagnosed autism*

Join the crowd. Confusion-R-Us. It's your call.

Edit: My wish is that Fox is dead and the real Brooksie joins us.

Look, I don't hate Brooks either myself. It's just that all the mixed messages (I'm in New York, I'm in New Orleans, I'm in the Bahamas, I'm in London) just take their toll on you after a year. You start to become skeptical.

Brooks is an example of why they made up the story "The Boy who cried Wolf"

He is in nothingness. There is no heaven or hell or any form of afterlife whatsoever. Life is bullshit, we are randomly born so that one day we will die.

However even though we live a fairly short life, Life itself goes on forever. And so Life is pointlessness without end.



Fuck Life.....gift from god my ass.
There's a time and a place for the afterlife argument. This isn't it.

EDIT: Even if the circumstances are suspect.

He is in nothingness. There is no heaven or hell or any form of afterlife whatsoever. Life is bullshit, we are randomly born so that one day we will die.

However even though we live a fairly short life, Life itself goes on forever. And so Life is pointlessness without end.



Fuck Life.....gift from god my ass.

Cry me a river, then go complain somewhere else. This is not the appropriate time for this.

There's a time and a place for the afterlife argument. This isn't it.

EDIT: Even if the circumstances are suspect.


There is no arguement. There is no afterlife.

Cry me a river, then go complain somewhere else. This is not the appropriate time for this.

Im not crying and I really dont give a shit. I have just accepted the truth. Nothing more, nothing less.

There is no arguement. There is no afterlife.
You've made your point, no one cares, no one's going to argue with someone like you. It has already been pointed out that this isn't the thread to talk about such, especially when you're being so closed-minded about other opinions.

It has already been pointed out that this isn't the thread to talk about such, especially when you're being so closed-minded about other opinions.
I've made one now.

There is no arguement. There is no afterlife.
As a fellow athiest let me assure you-

You are being a dick.
Pack it up, take it elsewhere. Time and place, dude.

Look, I don't hate Brooks either myself. It's just that all the mixed messages (I'm in New York, I'm in New Orleans, I'm in the Bahamas, I'm in London) just take their toll on you after a year. You start to become skeptical.

Brooks is an example of why they made up the story "The Boy who cried Wolf"

I know what you are saying. As as a kid growing up I thought I had the meanest parents in the world. They actually haunted my life with their constant attention and had to know what I was doing every minute. They expected me to achieve to the best of my ability and to respect others even if it wasn't convenient. They even presumed to be involved in my life!! Sheesh!! The nerve!! A few years later, after I had children of my own, I realized that they were doing what many loving parents do. Unfortunately, not every parent, loving or not, gives their children the love and attention that they need. If you are a parent, could one of your children freely establish alternative identites and pursue online relationships with strange people without your knowing or caring? Often, when you see a young person making a mistake, rather than reject the kid, you need to knock some sense into the parents or else try to give the child the attention and encouragement that their parents should be providing. It's not a perfect alternative, but it beats the hell out of doing nothing.

gift from god my ass.

Your ass is a gift from God?!!?!

Alive or not, as I am very much confused at this point, it seems to me that many people care about what happens to their fellow NSers, whether the association is great or little. I am inspired by many of you and in this situation, where there is a question of being misleaded, I think it is important to remember that the willingness to show concern for your fellow human is all that should matter to anyone here.

Your ass is a gift from God?!!?!


Well, mine used to be. Now it's just kinda sagging there. But, that's OK....my ass used to be THE gift from God. ROFLMAO!

Im not crying and I really dont give a shit. I have just accepted the truth. Nothing more, nothing less.
Wow. Real kind and respectful, Strasse. You've outdone yourself this time.

Alive or not, as I am very much confused at this point, it seems to me that many people care about what happens to their fellow NSers, whether the association is great or little. I am inspired by many of you and in this situation, where there is a question of being misleaded, I think it is important to remember that the willingness to show concern for your fellow human is all that should matter to anyone here.

Man, you nailed it!! I have been on the internet since before there was internet...all we had were local bulletin boards where you could chat with someone a few miles away. I don't belong to any other internet communities, I don't spend my time forwarding endless forwarded emails, heck, not more than a dozen people have my phone number. But, through a really convoluted way, I found NS, and here I found a community of people that were really a family...in their own special way. By a large majority, I have found the people here to be really good neighbors and excellent friends. I honestly think that NS is one of the few, if not the only, example of a real community in an internet environ.

Alive or not, as I am very much confused at this point, it seems to me that many people care about what happens to their fellow NSers, whether the association is great or little. I am inspired by many of you and in this situation, where there is a question of being misleaded, I think it is important to remember that the willingness to show concern for your fellow human is all that should matter to anyone here.

I find that everyone on NS had their own place and each and every person is an unforgettable part of the community. Someone gets removed from the community, it only makes sense that the rest of the community gets concerned.

I find that everyone on NS had their own place and each and every person is an unforgettable part of the community. Someone gets removed from the community, it only makes sense that the rest of the community gets concerned.

YES!!! Fox is dead. But the NS community is lacking and missing Brooksie. Come on man!!! Where's our Brooksie?

The Fox is dead. Long live the Brooksie.

Man, you nailed it!! I have been on the internet since before there was internet...all we had were local bulletin boards where you could chat with someone a few miles away. I don't belong to any other internet communities, I don't spend my time forwarding endless forwarded emails, heck, not more than a dozen people have my phone number. But, through a really convoluted way, I found NS, and here I found a community of people that were really a family...in their own special way. By a large majority, I have found the people here to be really good neighbors and excellent friends. I honestly think that NS is one of the few, if not the only, example of a real community in an internet environ.

I find that everyone on NS had their own place and each and every person is an unforgettable part of the community. Someone gets removed from the community, it only makes sense that the rest of the community gets concerned.

You have both reflected my feelings about NS. I rarely try to be serious about anything on here, perhaps as a defense mechanism, but when something hits home I feel the need to let it be known without a smart ass comment or lighthearted joke. I rarely find a good friend, but here I feel like I have made a connection with some truly wonderful people whom I only wish I lived closer to at times. I may not agree with the points of everyone here, that just makes it more interesting, but I do indeed feel like I have found a great community to be "at home" with.

You have both reflected my feelings about NS.
Mine too!:)

The Fox is dead. Long live the Brooksie.but what about the Israelities and what about the Buddists? :D

My condolences to Fox and his family and friends. :(