Mr Adam Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Gutted, RIP. Amazed how much this can affect someone who barely spoke to him. True hero. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopOnBaby Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Blimey. Serps has always been here since I joined - he was like a part of the furniture Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopra_hill Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I would do it if I knew how but i'm rubbish with stuff like this... No idea if anyone thinks it's a good idea or not but would someone be able to get up a fund, which we can donate, not a huge amount, but a few pounds each and get a reef and flowers sent to his funeral, maybe give the money to bduck to do the honours for us or get it sent there when we know when it's happening? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevicus Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 His last Post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coisty Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Good man RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueglobefootball123 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I never chatted or talked to Serpico but the name is seen all over these forums.A very sad news and my condolences go to family and friends. RIP WHS really, very sad news. 44 no age I remember some of the threads he started which always raised a RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftg87 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Absolutely shocked to hear this. Can't say I was close to Serps, we had our differences, but we also had some joshing in the past and I will truly miss him around this place RIP fella Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I would do it if I knew how but i'm rubbish with stuff like this...No idea if anyone thinks it's a good idea or not but would someone be able to get up a fund, which we can donate, not a huge amount, but a few pounds each and get a reef and flowers sent to his funeral, maybe give the money to bduck to do the honours for us or get it sent there when we know when it's happening? Yeah I second this . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blink2k Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Yeah I second this . yeah i'd donate to that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroPhil Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 considering the amount of good wishes here, we could probably buy him a whole florist. someone should print this thread off and give it to his parents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knapp... Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 sad sad news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookie Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Maybe the forum name can be changed to somehow reflect his memory. "Serps Topic Forum" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leezoid Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Awful news, prayers and best wishes to family and friends of Jim's. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lermon Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 bloody hell. Always seemed a good guy here. Very sad news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerChris Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Considering getting Serpico 10 on the back of one of the City shirts in rememberance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Bloody hell, I didn't even know the guy at all, but this has upset me, someone got it spot on above when they said you don't really think of online people as if they're able to die, like they're invincible. Always seemed a decent guy who gave a lot to the forums. 44 is no age at all to go. Condolences to his family. R.I.P. This pretty much. Serpico definitely one of the "main" people that I associate with this forum so will be very strange not seeing him around anymore. R.I.P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftg87 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 yeah i'd donate to that Me too. He was such a big part of this place and of all our lives here and he held the boards in such high esteem, think that should be represented Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aston_martin Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I would do it if I knew how but i'm rubbish with stuff like this...No idea if anyone thinks it's a good idea or not but would someone be able to get up a fund, which we can donate, not a huge amount, but a few pounds each and get a reef and flowers sent to his funeral, maybe give the money to bduck to do the honours for us or get it sent there when we know when it's happening? That's a good idea, and it has brought a smile to my face, amazing how much consideration people can have for people they didn't really know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mne2 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 RIP Serpico - you will be sadly missed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I would do it if I knew how but i'm rubbish with stuff like this...No idea if anyone thinks it's a good idea or not but would someone be able to get up a fund, which we can donate, not a huge amount, but a few pounds each and get a reef and flowers sent to his funeral, maybe give the money to bduck to do the honours for us or get it sent there when we know when it's happening? Just sent a PM to Bell suggesting something similar. I'd be up for contributing to a wreath and/or flowers of some kind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suggy33 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Maybe the forum name can be changed to somehow reflect his memory. "Serps Topic Forum" Or, put something in the message at the top, the one that currently goes Off Topic Discussion Use this forum to discuss topics that aren't connected to Sports Interactive, or our games. Complete drivel or abuse of the rules is not tolerated. Mods have the final say on what's allowed. Members who enter here do so at their own risk. In Memory of Serpico Something like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevicus Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I'll remember you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
batch Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Maybe the forum name can be changed to somehow reflect his memory. "Serps Topic Forum" That happened on a football based message-board that i use. Young lad who posted on there a lot died a couple of years back. He had a lot of medical problems. They renamed the "Off Topic" part of the forum in his memory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allstargyp Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 RIP Serps. Very sad news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oasis.alex Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 RIP Serps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
underwater sunlight Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 wow, did not expect to be reading this. RIP Serps - OTF's finest mod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookie Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Or, put something in the message at the top, Off Topic Discussion Use this forum to discuss topics that aren't connected to Sports Interactive, or our games. Complete drivel or abuse of the rules is not tolerated. Mods have the final say on what's allowed. Members who enter here do so at their own risk. And remember, Serpico will always be watching Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Off Topic Discussion Use this forum to discuss topics that aren't connected to Sports Interactive, or our games. Complete drivel or abuse of the rules is not tolerated. Mods have the final say on what's allowed. Members who enter here do so at their own risk. And remember, Serpico will always be watching Couldn't we rename the OTF section 'Serpico's Corner' or something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doog Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Off Topic Discussion Use this forum to discuss topics that aren't connected to Sports Interactive, or our games. Complete drivel or abuse of the rules is not tolerated. Mods have the final say on what's allowed. Members who enter here do so at their own risk. And remember, Serpico will always be watching haha he'd love that, someone get it done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepentheZ Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I would definitely donate to a fund. And I think giving this to his parents is a great idea, too. I'm sure they would be humbled by their sons stature. Even if it is just an online community. I'm sure it would be something nice to read out at the Funeral Service, some of the comments here. Still in shock. Unreal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevicus Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Remember a thread a while back about what would happen if you as a forum member would die and how the forum would find out. Never thought it would actually happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirZ Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Any time i see any posts about driving/driving lessons etc i always looked forward to his input. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff EdL Posted March 26, 2010 SI Staff Share Posted March 26, 2010 Absolutley gutted, don't really know what else to say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 ****'s sake I'm going to miss him. Been speaking to him for years outside this site Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Good idea, Mook. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standard liege! Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Really am shocked by this, only found out by a post in the Hull thread. He was a great guy and we had small chats about Hull and driving, and was always willing to help. Never thought I would be this upset about a person on an internet forum, but I really am. RIP to a great man and a true Tiger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTT Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Jesus Christ, this puts things in perspective. I wouldn't consider that I knew Serpico, or that he knew me, but this is terrible to hear. RIP Serps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minisav Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Any time i see any posts about driving/driving lessons etc i always looked forward to his input. Yeah the next thread like that will be awkward/difficult Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I don't think I'm speaking out of turn when I say he was our best mod: fair and level headed, he helps guide us newer mods. This is shocking news and speaks volumes of the man that he can leave such an impact on an online community - I can't imagine the gaping hole left in those who knew him IRL. RIP Jim - pillar of this community. From a users point of view. I agree with this. Aside from the humorous warnings and infractions. Of which he was quite fond. When he actually did warn people or infract people, he was always fair, always to the user. He was prepared to give people a chance when others werent. If a user was causing a problem and annoying the whole community, he'd usually be prepared to give the person more leeway than both the community and other mods. Always ready to give somebody a second chance. He'd look out for people, he'd give them warnings instead of infractions and explain why in a PM, he'd ask people to try to avoid the thing that got them the warning and point out that other mods would quite happily infract you for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saved_by_barry_horne Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Totally shocked here, 44 is just no age at all. RIP Serps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeper Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Just sent a PM to Bell suggesting something similar. I'd be up for contributing to a wreath and/or flowers of some kind. As would I. And I would love the "and remember..." bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minisav Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 From a users point of view. I agree with this.Aside from the humorous warnings and infractions. Of which he was quite fond. When he actually did warn people or infract people, he was always fair, always to the user. He was prepared to give people a chance when others werent. If a user was causing a problem and annoying the whole community, he'd usually be prepared to give the person more leeway than both the community and other mods. Always ready to give somebody a second chance. He'd look out for people, he'd give them warnings instead of infractions and explain why in a PM, he'd ask people to try to avoid the thing that got them the warning and point out that other mods would quite happily infract you for it. Yeah this. The amount of times people have come back after being an arse and said, "Well Serpico PM'd me and I've realised my mistake" etc. Just the kind of thing he did. Great mod. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasFan Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Read the first thread and hoped it wasn't true, as this is shocking news. RIP Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael F Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Holy crap thats really awful news I used to enjoy chatting to him on MSN, he used to help me out on the forum when i wanted things done. He was a great guy and was very passionate about Hull City and his job as a driving instructor. King of the Road & King of the SI Forums RIP Jim you will be sorely missed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisso Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Speechless, rest in peace fella. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrazT Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Off Topic Discussion Use this forum to discuss topics that aren't connected to Sports Interactive, or our games. Complete drivel or abuse of the rules is not tolerated. Mods have the final say on what's allowed. Members who enter here do so at their own risk. And remember, Serpico will always be watching I see that this is already done:thup: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argel Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I spoke with Serpico a lot for various reasons, and the one overwhelming thing that always came across was how much he thrived on the sense of community he got from us. It takes a lot for a guy to do a hard job and win respect from people, but he managed it. He was free with advice - he didn't expect anything in return for it either. There are a few users, myself included, who can testify that his help with driving lessons was invaluable. When he saw that things were changing, he came to me and suggested the new board, not because he wanted rid of us, but because he wanted everyone to be happy. His influence looms large over both boards, and as he is the second ever member of OTF2, I will make sure that it is not forgotten. I really hope that whatever the reasons for his death, he is at peace, because he was a good man and deserves to be remembered as that by everyone in both communities that he helped shape. R.I.P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmarsh Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Man thats so sad, I remember him discussing his health issues. But this is terrible, I'm gutted. RIP my good man, you will be sadly missed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted March 26, 2010 Administrators Share Posted March 26, 2010 Just really do not know what to say, I'm just stunned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Did not have many dealings with Serpico and never really knew him but I am absolutely gutted at this news. Read a lot of his posts both in the mods forum and various threads around the board and some of his posts always brought a smile to me. He was a knowledgable guy and a great mod with others always looking to him for advice on things. Honestly cannot believe this. Will be sorely missed as part of the mod team and the SI community. He will be sorely missed and my condolences go out to his friends and family. RIP Serpico. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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