As some of you may know, Matty was riding his bike a few days ago and was hit by a car. He's been on life support ever since and is not going to make it.
Obviously he was a controversial poster, to the point that he voluntarily left the site many years ago and afaik never returned. Having said that, I still feel that he was part of the paug extended family and I like to think he would have been welcomed, in some respect at least, had he decided to come back. Personally, as someone who frequently feels like an outsider too, I felt a sort of kinship with him. I regret that I didn't always have the courage to express that. From what I gather he lived a pretty hard life and struggled with mental illness and other issues for a long time.
Anyway, I've been thinking about him a lot today and I'm sure it would be appreciated if you sent some vibes to his friends and family.
He had some good advice for all of us in a recent video he made following yet another mass shooting. I think it's worth a watch.
RIP Matty, I truly hope you are in a better place and I'm sorry the world was not as hospitable to you as it should have been.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edYn4vaQ6HE
Damn that's sad to hear. Def related to some the stuff he said and enjoyed his point of view on the other stuff. Vibes to his friends and fam
RIP Matty
He definitely liked to stir the pot, but I always thought it was a way to awaken others' anger and passion.
He was passionate about music and discussion and that's where we saw eye-to-eye.
We had a beef at first, but I think the show club discussion turned it around, as we are both ones to call it like it is.
Faux was not very well liked on a lot of boards, but he gave zero fucks.
There are some issues he had in his life that I certainly cannot back, but he lived how he wanted and that I can respect.
RIP
A bunch of us met up with Faux at MPP 'o9.
Damn, I never like it when one of our own passes, no matter how controversial they were. Honestly, in his last year on our board I had him blocked so I never saw his posts. But the guy loved Phish, you gotta give him that. And he coined the term 'Spaceship Boner' describing how a jam made him feel (iirc it was a fall '09 Ghost). RIP Faux.
It looks like his last visit here was on X-mas back in '11.
Damn. RIP Faux, a true original.
Wow. MAy he find comfort and joy in the spaces beyond.
Wow. To be honest I haven't thought about this guy in years. Never really had any issues with him while he was on the Paug. I did always enjoy his shit stirring and trolling.
Shitty was to go out. RIP FAUX
I occasionally tried to play straight-man to faux back in the day, during the era of lively live-setlist threads. That's a confusing job. it was usually impossible to tell whether he was trolling or being real/incoherent. Also whether or not he was playing along with me or taking me at face value.
RIP strange guy.
PS. Hicks, you feel like an outcast among us? You're Core Paug. Not that I get to make that call; I think it probably just manifests from the group zeitgeist.
Really shitty news.
We never had any personal beef, but he definitely liked to stir the pot, that's for sure. I enjoyed a lot of his more serious posts (and even a few of the provocative ones ... I mean, credit where credit's due, he could be funny from time to time) and, like Aug said, he had a passion for music and it showed. I can remember agreeing with some of his opinions about TV shows and movies, too.
I occupy such a tiny little section of the internet -- no other Phish boards or social media -- so when he disappeared from here, I had no idea what happened to him. And so, as a result, I would think of him every so often and wonder what pot he's out there stirring.
RIP, FPFR
RIP FPFR.
Well, shit. He kinda bugged me with the obstinate trollery, but that vid reveals more of him than I ever sensed from here. RIP faux, I wish you coulda hung around longer.
Damn, what a bummer to hear.
Faux was one of a kind for sure. He was passionate about music and gave zero fucks. You could never really tell if we was serious or trolling but he kept things lively, and usually had a positive attitude. I hung out with him once, at Charlotte '10 or '11, and Matt was a genuinely nice guy who seemed like he just wanted a friend. I don't think he had the easiest life but I hope he found some happiness in there... however it was that he got his kicks...I hope he got 'em. RIP Faux.
Quote from: kellerb on November 25, 2018, 10:54:59 AM
PS. Hicks, you feel like an outcast among us? You're Core Paug. Not that I get to make that call; I think it probably just manifests from the group zeitgeist.
Yeah, I wanted to mention that too. Jason, you've never seemed real outcasty to me. You're one of us without a doubt.
I won't pretend that I was a fan of the guy but I certainly wished him no personal ill. Sorry to hear that his time was cut short.
Quote from: kellerb on November 25, 2018, 10:54:59 AM
PS. Hicks, you feel like an outcast among us? You're Core Paug. Not that I get to make that call; I think it probably just manifests from the group zeitgeist.
Agreed. Jason, by persistence alone you'd rank as core but you're also a constant contributor and an appreciated member of this family.
Wow
Never met him
Didn't always agree with him but read his posts and saw where he was coming from and respected his passion. Agree it did sound like he had it tough
Too young
RIP
Thanks guys, thread's not about me, but I do think I understood how he felt in relation to the world a lot of the time. At the least I could empathize with it.
It probably has more to do with my own issues, which clearly are different from his, than it does with reality.
I connected with him on facebook messenger for a while a few years back.
He was nothing but lucid and cool those times.
His last message was congrats for the Cubs winning the world series, he was an avid Brewers fan.
Dude knew his phish inside and out.
Sucks.
Geez...bummer. I never had a feeling about the guy one way or the other too much, but I always appreciate someone that stirs it up. Never like to hear about a fellow head passing. God speed troublemaker.
vibes to his friends and family. RIP fpfr.
Whoa. Sad. RIP.
As I recall, he mostly drove me nuts, but yes, he certainly was one of a kind around here. Not someone you forget.
Quote from: ytowndan on November 25, 2018, 11:04:51 AM
And so, as a result, I would think of him every so often and wonder what pot he's out there stirring.
same.
He was a good dude certainly in a 'paug kind of way. I loved him in the show club and elsewhere. I made a Simple mix one time and used a Simple esque jam from Mike's that he adamantly pointed out was not Simple. We went back and forth respectfully, that was him in a nutshell. I too used to laugh and get off on his shenanigans vicariously. Sometimes he went too far and seemed to post off the wall stuff to create cognitive dissonance. Whatever his modus was, whoever he pissed off daily, he was liked and respected. RIP Faux.
Thanks for sharing the news and that video, Hicks. Faux's message there really resonates and I've thought the same a lot these days, about everyone lifting each other up through example. It's so much easier said than done, as we plainly know, as to break your heart sometimes.
Damn, just reading this.
I never had any personal beef with the dude, other than giving it back to
him when he would stir the pot, but that's what we do here.
Majorly shitty news.
RIP FPFR.
https://www.charlottefive.com/matt-hoffman/?fbclid=IwAR3SqQFai0R2huL6aZcR7ICjQA8Ok-DzHfbsoLAcdmi9ISflmH8eEjDLujA
Quote from: Hicks on November 29, 2018, 10:22:44 AM
https://www.charlottefive.com/matt-hoffman/?fbclid=IwAR3SqQFai0R2huL6aZcR7ICjQA8Ok-DzHfbsoLAcdmi9ISflmH8eEjDLujA
That's actually quite beautiful.
Takes me awhile to understand the online troll persona as I'm not much of a messageboard guy.
Knowing how he was IRL really gives ya perspective.
The guy left his mark on the community without a doubt.
Quote from: Hicks on November 29, 2018, 10:22:44 AM
https://www.charlottefive.com/matt-hoffman/?fbclid=IwAR3SqQFai0R2huL6aZcR7ICjQA8Ok-DzHfbsoLAcdmi9ISflmH8eEjDLujA
Just read this...really great write up...seems like he touched a lot of lives...once again, positive vibes to his family and friends.
RIP Faux.
I was thinking about this last night. I am going to create an account for my wife so that if anything unexpected ever happens to me she can let you all know. I know we have some connections outside the board, i.e. Facebook, texting, emails. But if I went suddenly it might be a while before you guys would hear about it. You guys are as much my friends as people I see IRL, if not more so. So if you ever see a post from misscharlie, that will be her. Thinking about mortality is pretty saddening.
Here's a fun idea, lets all create accounts for our wives and and girlfriends! Yippie!
Quote from: WhatstheUse? on November 29, 2018, 01:16:55 PM
Here's a fun idea, lets all create accounts for our wives and and girlfriends! Yippie!
The last thing my wife wants to do is get involved with you lunatics.
Quote from: WhatstheUse? on November 29, 2018, 01:16:55 PM
Here's a fun idea, lets all create accounts for our wives and and girlfriends! Yippie!
Reminds me—I have an extra invite to an orgy hosted by the Law of Unintended Consequences, do you want it?
Quote from: rowjimmy on November 29, 2018, 01:45:14 PM
Quote from: WhatstheUse? on November 29, 2018, 01:16:55 PM
Here's a fun idea, lets all create accounts for our wives and and girlfriends! Yippie!
The last thing my wife wants to do is get involved with you lunatics.
This.
Nor do you lunatics wanna get involved with my wife.
Quote from: rowjimmy on November 29, 2018, 01:45:14 PM
Quote from: WhatstheUse? on November 29, 2018, 01:16:55 PM
Here's a fun idea, lets all create accounts for our wives and and girlfriends! Yippie!
The last thing my wife wants to do is get involved with you lunatics.
The last thing I want is my wife to see my paug stats.
Quote from: PIE-GUY on November 29, 2018, 03:14:31 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on November 29, 2018, 01:45:14 PM
Quote from: WhatstheUse? on November 29, 2018, 01:16:55 PM
Here's a fun idea, lets all create accounts for our wives and and girlfriends! Yippie!
The last thing my wife wants to do is get involved with you lunatics.
The last thing I want is my wife to see my paug stats.
The last thing any of you want is me getting anywhere near your wives and or girlfriends. :evil:
Quote from: PIE-GUY on November 29, 2018, 03:14:31 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on November 29, 2018, 01:45:14 PM
Quote from: WhatstheUse? on November 29, 2018, 01:16:55 PM
Here's a fun idea, lets all create accounts for our wives and and girlfriends! Yippie!
The last thing my wife wants to do is get involved with you lunatics.
The last thing I want is my wife to see my paug stats.
The last thing I want my wife to see is the 'value stats' at the top of my Discogs collection page!
Quote from: mistercharlie on November 29, 2018, 04:55:41 PM
Quote from: PIE-GUY on November 29, 2018, 03:14:31 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on November 29, 2018, 01:45:14 PM
Quote from: WhatstheUse? on November 29, 2018, 01:16:55 PM
Here's a fun idea, lets all create accounts for our wives and and girlfriends! Yippie!
The last thing my wife wants to do is get involved with you lunatics.
The last thing I want is my wife to see my paug stats.
The last thing I want my wife to see is the 'value stats' at the top of my Discogs collection page!
That's truer than true...
QuoteCollection Value:* Min: $11,631.93 Med: $19,456.12 Max: $33,978.48
I may not clear that max value in earnings this year given how I've bounced around odd jobs.
Quote from: mistercharlie on November 29, 2018, 11:43:03 AM
RIP Faux.
I was thinking about this last night. I am going to create an account for my wife so that if anything unexpected ever happens to me she can let you all know. I know we have some connections outside the board, i.e. Facebook, texting, emails. But if I went suddenly it might be a while before you guys would hear about it. You guys are as much my friends as people I see IRL, if not more so. So if you ever see a post from misscharlie, that will be her. Thinking about mortality is pretty saddening.
So morbid! But I've actually had similar thoughts. The big question is which one of us gets your record collection? :-P
I'll just rely in caravan to be my "paug wife".
Accordingly, I bequeath him my Madonna 12" collection.
Quote from: Hicks on November 30, 2018, 09:56:10 AM
I'll just rely in caravan to be my "paug wife".
Accordingly, I bequeath him my Madonna 12" collection.
No Cyndi Lauper?
Pffft!!!
Quote from: anthrax on November 30, 2018, 08:40:24 AM
Quote from: mistercharlie on November 29, 2018, 11:43:03 AM
RIP Faux.
I was thinking about this last night. I am going to create an account for my wife so that if anything unexpected ever happens to me she can let you all know. I know we have some connections outside the board, i.e. Facebook, texting, emails. But if I went suddenly it might be a while before you guys would hear about it. You guys are as much my friends as people I see IRL, if not more so. So if you ever see a post from misscharlie, that will be her. Thinking about mortality is pretty saddening.
So morbid! But I've actually had similar thoughts. The big question is which one of us gets your record collection? :-P
Probably Keller since he's the closest unless you want to make the drive to indy.
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on November 30, 2018, 10:05:49 AM
Quote from: Hicks on November 30, 2018, 09:56:10 AM
I'll just rely in caravan to be my "paug wife".
Accordingly, I bequeath him my Madonna 12" collection.
No Cyndi Lauper?
Pffft!!!
You can totally have my copy of She's So Unusual.
My C+C Music Factory Gonna Make You Sweat 12" is up for grabs.
Quote from: WhatstheUse? on November 29, 2018, 01:16:55 PM
Here's a fun idea, lets all create accounts for our wives and and girlfriends! Yippie!
My mom's already got an account here :roll:
Quote from: Hicks on November 30, 2018, 12:28:51 PM
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on November 30, 2018, 10:05:49 AM
Quote from: Hicks on November 30, 2018, 09:56:10 AM
I'll just rely in caravan to be my "paug wife".
Accordingly, I bequeath him my Madonna 12" collection.
No Cyndi Lauper?
Pffft!!!
You can totally have my copy of She's So Unusual.
My C+C Music Factory Gonna Make You Sweat 12" is up for grabs.
My wife's tastes have infiltrated my collection so I have my fill of Cyndi on my shelf, thanks.
Not for nuthin' - Cydi Lauper is on Austin City Limits this weekend. Check your local listings.
https://youtu.be/gKjzdnSbBWU (https://youtu.be/gKjzdnSbBWU)
Quote from: mistercharlie on November 30, 2018, 11:42:50 AM
Quote from: anthrax on November 30, 2018, 08:40:24 AM
Quote from: mistercharlie on November 29, 2018, 11:43:03 AM
RIP Faux.
I was thinking about this last night. I am going to create an account for my wife so that if anything unexpected ever happens to me she can let you all know. I know we have some connections outside the board, i.e. Facebook, texting, emails. But if I went suddenly it might be a while before you guys would hear about it. You guys are as much my friends as people I see IRL, if not more so. So if you ever see a post from misscharlie, that will be her. Thinking about mortality is pretty saddening.
So morbid! But I've actually had similar thoughts. The big question is which one of us gets your record collection? :-P
Probably Keller since he's the closest unless you want to make the drive to indy.
Ahem.
As regards to faux, if memory serves, he was an advocate for the Raleigh 12/99 Tweezer. All the time. Will spin that today in his honor. I always scrolled to his posts with a mixture of trepidation and glee; could he possibly top the insanity of his last post, and sure enough, he could. Always a sad day when we lose a PhishHead, he was definitely passionate about them. RIP faux.
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on November 30, 2018, 01:42:43 PM
Quote from: Hicks on November 30, 2018, 12:28:51 PM
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on November 30, 2018, 10:05:49 AM
Quote from: Hicks on November 30, 2018, 09:56:10 AM
I'll just rely in caravan to be my "paug wife".
Accordingly, I bequeath him my Madonna 12" collection.
No Cyndi Lauper?
Pffft!!!
You can totally have my copy of She's So Unusual.
My C+C Music Factory Gonna Make You Sweat 12" is up for grabs.
My wife's tastes have infiltrated my collection so I have my fill of Cyndi on my shelf, thanks.
You want my Milli Vanilli Girl You Know It's True or are you all set?
Saw Cindi Lauper NYE 84-85 opening up for the Kinks on the Come Dancing tour at Roseland. She was drunk. This was before her first album. I think everyone at that show was drunk but us. Someone puked on my friend.
Quote from: Hicks on November 30, 2018, 04:44:13 PM
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on November 30, 2018, 01:42:43 PM
Quote from: Hicks on November 30, 2018, 12:28:51 PM
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on November 30, 2018, 10:05:49 AM
Quote from: Hicks on November 30, 2018, 09:56:10 AM
I'll just rely in caravan to be my "paug wife".
Accordingly, I bequeath him my Madonna 12" collection.
No Cyndi Lauper?
Pffft!!!
You can totally have my copy of She's So Unusual.
My C+C Music Factory Gonna Make You Sweat 12" is up for grabs.
My wife's tastes have infiltrated my collection so I have my fill of Cyndi on my shelf, thanks.
You want my Milli Vanilli Girl You Know It's True or are you all set?
Now that piques my interest, my sister in law caught them in Shediac, a town over from Moncton in maybe 1990.
Records easily make up 50% of my gift purchases
Quote from: ph92 on November 30, 2018, 01:14:06 PM
Quote from: WhatstheUse? on November 29, 2018, 01:16:55 PM
Here's a fun idea, lets all create accounts for our wives and and girlfriends! Yippie!
My mom's already got an account here :roll:
:hereitisyousentimentalbastard Anne Frank Zappa'd
:| what a bummer... def a beautiful write up.
light and love to his family...
Quote from: Caravan2001 on November 30, 2018, 07:22:11 PM
Saw Cindi Lauper NYE 84-85 opening up for the Kinks on the Come Dancing tour at Roseland. She was drunk. This was before her first album. I think everyone at that show was drunk but us. Someone puked on my friend.
Ypu were sober at a Kinks show? Tsk.
Quote from: mopper_smurf on December 11, 2018, 12:11:49 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on November 30, 2018, 07:22:11 PM
Saw Cindi Lauper NYE 84-85 opening up for the Kinks on the Come Dancing tour at Roseland. She was drunk. This was before her first album. I think everyone at that show was drunk but us. Someone puked on my friend.
Ypu were sober at a Kinks show? Tsk.
Well, I was 15 so...
Quote from: Caravan2001 on December 11, 2018, 04:06:43 PM
Quote from: mopper_smurf on December 11, 2018, 12:11:49 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on November 30, 2018, 07:22:11 PM
Saw Cindi Lauper NYE 84-85 opening up for the Kinks on the Come Dancing tour at Roseland. She was drunk. This was before her first album. I think everyone at that show was drunk but us. Someone puked on my friend.
Ypu were sober at a Kinks show? Tsk.
Well, I was 15 so...
Ah But still..
Rip fpfr. You always kept the conversation going. Rest well.