I've been lurking/posting here for over a decade. I wasn't fortunate enough to have known Fred personally. It's ironic to me that he's best know for his contributions to the game threads; most people who gain notoriety in that venue do so by being jerks. Fred seemed so effortlessly positive. My condolences to CubmanPi, Fred's family and all who cared for him. Insofar as one can miss a person they've never met, I'll miss Fred terribly.