User talk:AaronSw

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Aaron H. Swartz known as AaronSw on Wikipedia
Departed January 11, 2013
"I just can't believe someone so brilliant is gone so soon." _{/ƒETCHCOMMS/}

This is an irreconcilable loss for humanity! We were fortunate to share his association, and as stewards, responsible to adopt his endeavors into our care, and conservancy. RIP (condolences)

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RIP

Rest in peace, Aaron Swartz. We promise, we'll never forget your contributions!

So long Aaron, there were so many things I'd like to have ranted to you about. I wonder if you ever read Beneath the Wheel. I'm reminded of it now. Lessig's tumblr post[1] says things better than I could. You were a true idealist and the world is a worse place without you. 67.117.146.66 (talk) 21:25, 12 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Rest in peace, Aaron. Kiefer.Wolfowitz 23:48, 12 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
So sorry to read this news. Requiescat in pace. Iselilja (talk) 00:05, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I am saddened at this news, the human family is diminished by your absence; but enhanced by the gifts of your legacy. RIP, --My76Strat (talk) 00:27, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I did not know you, but from what I read, you are a great loss to the project. My condolences to the family.--Wehwalt (talk) 02:04, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I just cant believe it, I don't want to. Rest in Peace Aaron, you will be missed old pal. House1090 02:15, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
A huge loss, rest in peace. Jujutacular (talk) 03:45, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I always admired your ideas about Wikipedia and your many other contributions to other things. Rest in peace, and my condolences to your family. JYolkowski // talk 03:57, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I am only a minor editor and contributor, but I regret the passing of such a brilliant mind such as I hope to live up to. Farewell, Aaron.Anon423 (talk) 04:18, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
There are some people that the world shouldn't lose, and can't replace. The work goes on, but it's a little more difficult, a little heavier. I just can't believe someone so brilliant is gone so soon. /ƒETCH COMMS / 04:45, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Maturity of your thoughts about freedom are more than admirable. RIP Aaron. -- Samkit ^{(Talk/Contributions)} 06:55, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you aroan for your valuable contributions to a free world! Deepest condolence --Adv.tksujith (talk) 08:46, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Condolences to all who knew this young man. Clearly a loss to the Wikipedia community. Noetica^Tea? 09:50, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Deepest condolences to family and friends, RIP Aaron Hughesdarren (talk) 10:58, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Aaron, without your work on RSS, Reddit and Demand Progress, a lot of what we take for granted now would not have been possible. You were a great person for your work, and also your activism and voluntary work here on WP. The world really doesn't know what it has until it loses it. You were one of those gems. Rest in peace, the world bows down to you. Osarius - Want a chat? 11:14, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The Internet has lost a friend and an ally, and the world has lost another brilliant mind. Rest in peace. May your soul find happiness. James ^{(T • C)} • 10:19pm • 11:19, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
My condolences. The death of any one who pursues an improvement to the world, is an untimely death. In your achievements we will seat your memory. Farewell. Hal100 (talk) 11:21, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
We never crossed paths on the project, and it is quite unfortunate considering I have read so much good things about you in recent times. Such a talented person on the project. You are in a much better place, and will be forever missed, forever loved, and forever young. Thank you for your time and work here on the project. My sincerest condolences and thoughts go out to people who knew Aaron. — MS†AR 11:23, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The world has lost someone who made a difference :( Turkeyphan^t 13:14, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Respect — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.113.194.53 (talk • contribs) 14:41, January 13, 2013
I'm only now starting to realize that I owe much of what I value online to your work. And to think, you were a fellow Wikipedian too! Truly gone too soon...--Danaman5 (talk) 15:01, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Carmen M. Ortiz encountered a person with a way bigger sense of justice than hers, but less power (and destroyed him). --Nemo 16:06, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
May we do you proud. Ave atque vale, friend. Danger ^{High voltage!} 16:35, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
My heart sank when I heard this news. The world, not only this website, has lost a great contributor. May we all learn something from this and not inflict such injustice on others like you. 216.106.40.199 (talk) 16:48, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I met Aaron at Wikimania 2006. His work in our community went far beyond his edits (though, there were those too). We will miss him a great deal, and I so wish we had known him longer. -- phoebe / (talk to me) 17:03, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Rest in Peace 192.12.88.43 (talk) 17:06, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
All supporters of free and open information exchange will miss you. *Dan T.* (talk) 17:39, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Only crossed paths a few times, but I still am deeply thankful for the work you've done. You will be missed. The Undead Never Die (talk) 18:16, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks, Aaron, for your work and inspiration. -- Daniel Mietchen - WiR/OS (talk) 19:00, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The internet community has lost a great friend and supporter --Guerillero | My Talk 19:15, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
With sadness and condolences.(olive (talk) 19:36, 13 January 2013 (UTC))[reply]
For freedom, his heart was strong. He will be remembered for many things. Most of which were given free. May All who held him dear be pacified. -- ibrahim(talk to me) Ibrahimlawal (talk) 19:40, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
אב הרחמים (translation from Hebrew, Father of Mercy) :o( --Jan eissfeldt (talk) 20:19, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Unterstützte das freie Wissen und bezahlte mit einem jungen Leben. (translation from German, Paid with his young life for supporting free knowledge) --Schlesinger (talk) 20:22, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Aaron, words cannot express my sadness. You truly inspired me. The world has lost a great mind. Jonathan Stokes (talk) 20:25, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Requiescat in pace. We miss you too. --83.87.69.66 (talk) 21:16, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
--Aschmidt (talk) 21:31, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I can't put my sadness into words. You inspired so many and sacrificed so much for the cause of free knowledge. This loss will not be in vain, the movement will continue, and you will always be remembered. CT Cooper · talk 21:34, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You have new messages... --_{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| reply here} 22:05, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Be at peace now, ok. May your memory be eternal. In sorrow with condolences. Fylbecatulous talk 22:28, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Rescias in pace. —DerHexer (Talk) 00:00, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It's unbelievable what you have given the world and it's ungraspable how you left the world. -- πϵρήλιο ℗ 00:20, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Go ahead. --Pequod76 (talk-ita.esp.eng) 02:00, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Sad. Thoughts and condolences to all who loved Aaron. Alanscottwalker (talk) 02:16, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
My heart grieves for you Aaron, and today I feel ashamed to call myself brother counsel to those who persecuted you. ⇒SWATJester ^{Shoot Blues, Tell VileRat!} 08:42, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The first time I encountered you, Aaron, I was only 15. And today, after a very long journey, I can truly say you were one of my Wikipedian role models. Though I have never met you personally, and I know now that I never will, all I can share now are my condolences at your untimely passing. You have given more to this movement than many of us have, and for that I am eternally grateful. Somehow, I can only hope that we will continue your legacy: whatever work you left behind, we hope to complete it for you. And somehow, I hope you'll be smiling down upon us as we continue your fight. For that, and for so many other things, maraming salamat (thank you very much). --Sky Harbor ^(talk) 10:53, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Your life and work are (and always will be) an inspiration and a critic, for all of us. Thank you. Aubrey (talk) 11:06, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It's a shame, you fought for freedom, for free knowledge and thought. You were killed by the system, a system imprisoned in this stupid money-hunger, ignorant and coward. Rest in peace, hero.--Nick1915 (talk) 12:22, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The work you did was fantastic, and I remember smiling at the... shall we say, 'ingenuity' of your methods. I'll remember you. Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry (Message me) 13:07, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Rest in peace. --N KOzi^Talk 13:32, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
That you died makes me feel unsafe and makes me fear for the safety of others in my community. Circumstances created by bad people's opposition to good things caused your death, and you died while doing good things that bad people did not want you to do. Blue Rasberry (talk) 14:12, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
-- southgeist (talk) 14:26, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
--Kellerkind (talk) 14:46, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
mourning your loss as if we really knew you. RIP --Elitre (talk) 15:08, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Вічна пам'ять, Українці також сумують. (translation from Ukrainian, You are forever remembered as we also mourn in the Ukraine) Ukrainian memorial --Perohanych (talk) 16:05, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Repose en paix (Rest in peace) Mike Coppolano (talk) 18:22, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for everything that you did - I am at a loss for the right words to express how much your premature departure saddens me. You will be missed. --Varnent (talk)^(COI) 19:24, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
If only we could have warned you, to know threats of "35 years" in chains were hollow, to know the meaning of "Unchained Melody" instead. In my prayers, Wikid77 (talk) 19:39, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
A true Inspiration to all of us here. :( --Pouyana (talk) 20:19, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It's a real shame Aaron was driven to this action. At least his pain is over, but I hate to see it happen this way. My condolences go out to his family; losing someone you love like this is just awful. You're in our hearts today. Peyre (talk) 21:05, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
What a tragic loss. May his memory be for a blessing. Baruch Dayan ha-Emet. David in DC (talk) 21:42, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Rest in Piss, you dumb nerd. Hurr im depressed so im going to kill myself. Idiot. User:The Mess Inside

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Aaron, I strongly disagree with some of your methods, but I am also very disturbed about how prosecutorial zeal seemed to outweigh good judgment about what methods and outcomes would be appropriate in your situation. One of my favorite subjects at the moment is George Washington's Farewell Address in which he wrote, "Relying on (my Country's) kindness... and actuated by that fervent love towards it, which is so natural to a man, who views it in the native soil of himself and his progenitors for several generations; I anticipate with pleasing expectation that retreat, in which I promise myself to realize, without alloy, the sweet enjoyment of partaking, in the midst of my fellow-citizens, the benign influence of good laws under a free government..." I profoundly regret that our government seems to have treated you with such excessive harshness, and I am deeply saddened that your life ended as it did. My fellow Wikipedian, rest in peace. --Pine^✉ 19:03, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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	The number of edits and contributions you have done for Wikipedia is beyond amazing! You will always be remembered by fellow Wikipedians. May God Bless you and Rest in Peace. 6033CloudyRainbowTrail (talk) 18:28, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]