Nate and Louie called tonight and I spent some time talking to them. They said they would really like to hear from their friends, so I'm passing that information along.
From a distance - and I've met Nate once, and Louie never, just to put it in context - the LJ noise over recent months convinced me that it was safer for my mental wellbeing to stay well clear.
I suspect a number of people may have found it likewise impossible to offer friendship in any meaningful way without a clear line of communication and given some of the aggressive and entirely uncalled-for tirades that certain friendly enquiries drew. I saw people I know and care for dreadfully abused on that LJ-thread, and I won't be the only person to have withdrawn in disgust. Not at Nate, I would add.
I agree with Talis. I know them both well and have distanced myself from all the ranting in order to not be caught in the cross fire. I wish them both all the best and hope they get back together.
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Date: 2012-11-16 09:32 am (UTC)I suspect a number of people may have found it likewise impossible to offer friendship in any meaningful way without a clear line of communication and given some of the aggressive and entirely uncalled-for tirades that certain friendly enquiries drew. I saw people I know and care for dreadfully abused on that LJ-thread, and I won't be the only person to have withdrawn in disgust. Not at Nate, I would add.
I liked Nate, and I wish him well.
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Date: 2012-11-16 11:38 am (UTC)But I'm pretty sure I'm not who they meant.
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Date: 2012-11-16 01:19 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-11-16 03:40 pm (UTC)