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tag1153
12/08/2004
20:19:37
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 Subject: TEAM CAPTAINS PLEASE READ
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Greetings fellow captains,
As most of you are aware by now, we have lost a dear member of our group. fliszt of Phoenix Rising has passed away. The 'Gameknot Related' forum has many of the details, so I won't repeat them. I have contacted Mike and asked him to consider the addition of a new link on GK. The GameKnot Hall of Fame (or some name similar) would be a page where we could list our friends who have passed over to the other side. I think it would be a great way to honor his/their memory. Please consider getting behind this proposal. I urge you to post your comments here or contact Mike directly. I personally would be willing to help cover some of the expense involved (if any) and I'm sure some of you guys would as well. Also, please help me assist any members of Phoenix Rising who might have questions or problems concerning the status of their team. We owe fliszt that much. I'm so sad that he is gone. I've never gotten so emotional over the loss of someone that I never even met before. Chess is the thing that brings us all together, and the way that we stick together at times like this is what what makes this game so fulfilling. As our dear friend used to say..."Good luck to you and your exceptional team". I mean that as well.
Thomas - captain of Southern Chess
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xena
12/08/2004
20:38:21
[ report this post ] | Good Idea
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I think that is an excellent idea. It would great to have something like that. I have spoken to fliszt many times, not only when setting up team games but when I needed advice as a team captain. He was a genuinely nice guy and always willing to help others. I think it's the least we can do.
xena - Captain Of The Pawn Stars
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burza
12/08/2004
20:53:43
[ report this post ] | fliszt
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First of all it is a very distubing news about fliszt, I have him on my friends list and he is staying there no matter what, I'm verry sorry to hear this, and I'm all with you Tag. Fliszt deserves to be in the Hall of fame, and we should have that, this is a great idea!
Darek B - captain of team " Poland "
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rupert29
12/08/2004
21:17:21
[ report this post ] | I agree
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I am all for what you suggest tag1153. My condolonces also to all who knew flistz.
Let me know if I can help in any way.
rupert29 - captain VBXXXX United.
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xena
12/08/2004
21:32:28
[ report this post ] | Just another thought..
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What about something like 'The Fliszt Memorial Hall Of Fame' for a title?
xena
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manhattan
12/09/2004
00:13:36
[ report this post ] | i agree
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Janis
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jordian31
12/09/2004
00:23:26
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sorry to hear such sad news.
i dont like that idea tho... but thats just me.
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chrisp
12/09/2004
01:44:28
[ report this post ] | Fliszt
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Such sad news - my condolences to all his family and friends. He was one of the nicest folk I dealt with at GK and he will be missed by all.
I think the idea of a hall of fame (not sure of the title) is a great idea. It would be such a shame for people who had such an impact and influence at GK to just fade from peoples memory. I say go for it. Fliszt is not the first player highly respected at GK to pass away, and it would be nice for them to be formally remembered.
If i can help in any way, just let me know.
Chris
(Captain of Blue Moon Rising)
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astinkyfart
12/09/2004
03:28:54
[ report this post ] | i see no problem with it
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except....(im not trying to be negative but) what if there is some misuderstanding and someone who isnt really deceased is put there , then mike would have to go back in and remove them. maybe not a big deal then again maybe it is. of course if mike doesnt mind i most certainly dont you just hate to think of someone abusing this feature maybe as a joke they decide to delete an account so they kill that one off just to have him put in the hall of fame. i guess maybe there should be some type of vote or something to get in?? i really dont have a problem with the idea and im not trying to take away from a good cause , just thinking of what might happen. hope it works out. :)
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gm_paz
12/09/2004
06:06:55
[ report this post ] | Fliszt Rest In Peace
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Fliszt was one of the greatest people I met here in Gameknot. He always was polite and always was giving us his props.
I´m with tag, there should be a Hall Of Fame; and as astinkyfart points it may be a bit of a problem to Mike if it´s not well organised.
My proposal is to Name it Fliszt Memorial Hall Of Fame (as Naismith´s NBA´s) and make it as other Hall of Fames from other sports, where there´s no need of being passed away to get into it, and put the people who has merits there.
Fliszt should be the name of the Hall because it would be instated in his honor.
Mike... Let us know what you need us to do in order to make this HOF true.
My condolescences to every one who knew Fliszt, to every one of his relatives and friends, and all of us who knew him through here, I´m sure we´re grieving as much as I am.
Regards,
Guillermo
Team captain Sinergia2003
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gm_paz
12/09/2004
06:09:42
[ report this post ] | Draw the games
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Also, I almost forgot... please fellow captains. It would be nice to let your teammates know about this in order to draw the games that Fliszt was holding.
Upsala from my team is drawing both games.
Regards,
Guillermo
Team Captain Sinergia2003
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kaputnik
12/09/2004
06:24:14
[ report this post ] | idea
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What a wonderful idea for GK!! If Mike is willing and able to pull it off, I think it is a wonderful idea to have fliszt in there, along with some others.....
As far as the name, obviously, being his teammate and friend I would be partial to the proposed name, but I think what Tom would be most proud of is being nominated to be in the hall, such a woderful idea!
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dutchable
12/09/2004
06:32:01
[ report this post ] | Thomas says always
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Thanks for looking =)
Thanks Thomas for your games, your time here and my condolences to all his family, friends and team members.
The Hall Of Fame is a good idea, every year we lost some people at GK so it is a good place to remember them.
I send my teamplayer optimist a message that he accept the draws in his games against Thomas.
Regards,
Brigitte
Team Captain Dutchables
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malackym
12/09/2004
07:16:18
[ report this post ] | I like the idea
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I'll be happy to be involved in any that can help this idea.
Mark.
WhiteBeltNinjas
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gm_paz
12/09/2004
09:53:07
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My fellow captains...
I´m sending this Message to Mike; maybe it would be nice if all of us could send the same one, or one similar.
Dear Mike:
Due to the inmensely sad news about Thomas Bopp, our beloved fliszt, passing away last tuesday; we mourn and sent our condolences, but we all agreed that there should be a way in order not to forget neither Thomas nor any other player in Gameknot who has the merits as to be reckoned.
Fliszt Memorial Hall Of Fame is the name we thought would suit perfectly for this. A place to visit the ones who are or were making the history of Gameknot.
What do you think? Is this possible?
Let us know what we should do in order to help you...
Regards,
Guillermo Paz gm_paz
Team Captain Sinergia2003
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mateintwo
12/09/2004
10:18:27
[ report this post ] | I fully agree
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Good idea but maybe "hall of fame " not the best title.
Luca
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silhouet2003
12/09/2004
10:24:23
[ report this post ] | hall of fame
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or another title...
ok for me and team BELGIAN LIONS
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episode
12/09/2004
16:18:22
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I totally agree that we need a place where the GK community can remember those who passed away. But I don't know if Mike has the right to do it. May be some familly member won't agree... But it is important for our community not to forget them. onlyapawn , maxpayne , flitz ,... may you all rest in peace.
greg
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baseline
12/09/2004
18:21:54
[ report this post ] | good idea tag1153
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You have my support, we will all miss Fliszt.
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olean_don
12/09/2004
19:51:07
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How about a site ( In Memorium) to honor all that have gone to the great chess site above.
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jordian31
12/09/2004
23:04:31
[ report this post ] | olean_don...
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now he has THE idea!! see.... if i were to pass on to that great big chess site in the sky... there would be no way in H E DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS that i would be nominated into any great hall of fame.... now how fair would that be. am i not as special as the next person regardless of how good i am lol. I THINK I AM BY GOLLY!! anyways....... cyas!!!!!!
oooops.. im not a team capt but i still have an opinion!! ;)
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wanttaja
12/10/2004
06:11:06
[ report this post ] | The Hall of Fame
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It sounds good to me. Why not. Let's see what is Mike's opinnion. As said here before there may be some problems. If someone dissappears from the server how can you know what really happened. After all how can you be sure who is there behind the nickname. On the other hand....does that matter. If there is a loved nickname lets put the name into Hall of Fame whatever he or she is/was in his/her real life?
What about orginizing a huge Fliszt Memorial Tournament? Any ideas?
br, wanttaja
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flyordie
12/10/2004
07:42:02
[ report this post ] | Fliszt
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... was a great man! Condolences to his family and friends.
Krisztian
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tag1153
12/10/2004
22:42:34
[ report this post ] | A message from Mike.........
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Mike has informed me that what we request is simply not possible. While he too mourns the loss of fliszt, he tells me that GK loses several players each month and they are all equally important. Verifying their circumstances would be too difficult to attempt. Mike suggests that someone, possibly a member of Phoenix Rising, create a page with a link to their team page that remembers him. I'm understanding, yet dissappointed at this decision. I guess that each of us will just have to honor fliszt in our own way. I for one will be starting an invitational mini for team captains in his memory. I encourage the rest of you to do something similar. Good luck to you and your exceptional teams.
Thomas - Southern Chess
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tag1153
12/10/2004
22:42:36
[ report this post ] | A message from Mike.........
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Mike has informed me that what we request is simply not possible. While he too mourns the loss of fliszt, he tells me that GK loses several players each month and they are all equally important. Verifying their circumstances would be too difficult to attempt. Mike suggests that someone, possibly a member of Phoenix Rising, create a page with a link to their team page that remembers him. I'm understanding, yet dissappointed at this decision. I guess that each of us will just have to honor fliszt in our own way. I for one will be starting an invitational mini for team captains in his memory. I encourage the rest of you to do something similar. Good luck to you and your exceptional teams.
Thomas - Southern Chess
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jordian31
12/11/2004
00:41:30
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SEE!!!!!!!!!!
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chrisp
12/11/2004
06:08:00
[ report this post ] | tag1153
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Thanks for starting a MT for some of the team captains - I think it will be nice to remember fliszt in some way - hopefully a more permanent method can be arranged some day - maybe we could have a regular fliszt memorial MT??
Anyway, I am honoured that you have invited me to participate, and will be delighted to take part. It will be nice to be able to play some new opponents and together remember a great friends passing.
Many thanks
chrisp
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achillesheel
12/11/2004
06:13:36
[ report this post ] | Fliszt - MT
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I have been away from the forums for a while and did not even know about fliszt until I got the invitation to the MT (thanks tag1153). We often had difficulty making matches due to his team's average player rating, and nearly always I would write him with something like: "No problem, there's always tomorrow." It's too sad.
Tag1153 I am sorry Mike cannot work out your request. As they say, it is the thought that counts. It is trite, but it is true.
Matt
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wanttaja
12/11/2004
13:51:06
[ report this post ] | Team captains remember fliszt (by invitation only
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Started by: tag1153
gameknot.com/mt.pl?id=5654
1. * mateintwo (pending)
2. chrisp
3. terryaki
4. baseline
5. gm_paz
6. dutchable
7. astinkyfart
8. burza (pending)
9. rupert29
10. tag1153
11. achillesheel
wanttaja
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astinkyfart
12/11/2004
15:36:25
[ report this post ] | im honored to play
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such great players for such a cause. (even you baseline) ;)
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