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ATTN ALL MODERATORS... PLEASE DO NOT DELETE/LOCK/MOVE THIS THREAD. I POSTED THE ORIGINAL IN XDA'S GENERAL-OFF TOPIC THREAD SECTION. BUT I BELIEVE THIS NEEDS COVERAGE. AND BECAUSE HE IS AN EVO GUY... CAN YOU PLEASE JUST LET THIS SLIDE IF CONSIDERED OFF TOPIC? THANK YOU.
One of our senior members, DaddieDiesel is in the hospital and has sustained some very serious injuries as of last night. I received a PM from his sister, as many of you may have, that he and his daughter were on a Daddy Daughter Valentine's Day date. They were walking across the road and were hit by a car. He shielded his little girl, and she isn't hurt too bad. When he took the blow for her, he took it hard. Many broken bones, a punctured lung, and a serious blow to the head when he hit the pavement. His condition is unknown, and he is currently unconscious in the ICU.
I don't know how many of you know him, but he's my friend. He has been there for me through all of my recent sadness... miscarriage and breakup of my long term relationship... calling and texting everyday just to make me laugh so that I don't fall apart. And even though I havent known him long... I feel like I've known him forever. He's my ChiTown, and I'm his ChuckTown. He's my friend, and I'm asking that you all please keep him, his little girl, and his entire family in your thoughts. Until he wakes up... I don't know what I'm gonna do without his daily calls, texts, and retarded ass picture mails he always sends just to make me smile. I'm not normally big on prayer... but I am now. For him.
UPDATE: FURTHER AND MORE DETAILED INFO FROM FAMILY ON DADDYDIESEL'S CONDITION
Dan sustained dislocations to his right hip and shoulder. 4broken ribs. Of which punctured his lung. Shattered his knee cap. Swelling in his brain from his head hitting so hard that it busted it open. His hand is badly swollen because he held his daughters head from also hitting the concrete. But after this mornings surgery we had a better outlook. He awoke for a bit confused at first because he didnt know where he was, but after we calmed him he immiediatly asked for his daughter.
Thank you for your kind words and let everyone know that he is doing better but not out of the woods yet. Still has a ton of swelling and it is still a concern.
Thank you for the prayers and either my sister or I will let you know more information as we can.
UPDATE WEDNESDAY 2.16.11:Dan has been awake for longer periods. He still is unable to speak due to his breathing tube. When he does wake
he continues to be very confused and angry.It takes him a bit but he does realize where he is and seems to understand.
The first thing he does do is ask about his daughter by pointing to his tattoo of her. Which the doctors say is a good sign.
When we(dan's other sister and I)left this afternoon the doctors were hoping to remove his breathing tube later today.
The lingering concern is still the swelling but if you know my brother not much is gonna keep him down.
We have had great support from a couple of his rugby friends,his biker friends, and co-workers even to the fact of
taking time off work and picking my sister from the airport when she arrived.
For many years we all looked down on Dan for the things he did but we never realized how much he gave up of himself
for us. To this day all he says he did what he had to.Thank god our brother was so well organized as we were able to
get his passwords to his email and his account on the wonderful community you both belong to,and contact you and
his other friends.
It seems that you and Dan have a very special relationship and my sister and i decided to let you know a bit
about Dan. We snuck in Dan's laptop in and read to him his messages and the responses to the posting you started and
he was very moved. He also tapped your picture and put his hand to his lips. Thank you again and let everyone know that
have everyone who has prayed for our brother in our prayers as well.A Special thank you to the gentleman know as
Slayer69 as his messages were very kind.And too a very special thanks thank you for being such a beautiful person
and your wonderful support. We will let you know more as we know. thank you.
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UPDATE 2.17.11:
Dan had his breathing tube removed. He cant speak all that well and ended up
losing a molar.He has to try and write alot of what he wants to say.
But still a great sign. Tomorrow the plan on moving
him hopefully out of ICU. Also plan on getting him some movement
via therapy for his knee so it doesnt atrophy. We got his old
phone and will try to sneek it into him as he wants to get his messages,and make a few calls.
Its Dan being himself and nothing is gonna slow that guy down. He thinks he will be
out in time for his birthday next week. You know my brother
not much is gonna slow him down, apperantly not even getting hit by a car.
We all have our fingers crossed and know that all the prayers from everyone
on the website you and Dan belong to have helped. Thank you again from our
entire family. Dan sends his love to you especially.
UPDATE 2.18.11: Guess who just got a very personal update from the man himself? Me!! That's whassup. DaddieDiesel just called a few minutes ago and talked as long as he could before the meds started kicking in. He sounds like he got hit by a car! See... we can laugh about it now... lol. Got to, right? He is going to be fine, but in alot of pain as you can imagine. It was so good to hear his voice. When I saw "ChiTown" pop up on my caller ID... I almost cried. But enough about me... He says to tell ALL of you, "Thank you for all of your thoughts and support. I'm no hero, I'm just a Daddy. I do what I gotta do."
NOTE: Aight we gotta switch it up... flip the script right here since everything looks good for him now. Everyone here knows Dan's username here on XDA is DaddieDiesel. Fabulous. Call him what you will... DaddieDiesel, Dan, Double D... it's all good (except maybe that last one, he probably won't be feeling that one... lol) But I started this thread, and if you've read through all the updates... you've heard me call him ChiTown. So from here on out, all updates from ME specifically will be addressing him as such. Roll with it.
UPDATE 2.20.11:So where's whats new with this bad ass HERO named ChiTown. Most recent news from his equally bad ass sisters: His days are long, his nights are longer. Today will be his third day going through very, very painful physical therapy. He is pissy, they say... alot of swearing! But trust me... that's nothing new with ChiTown... lmao. The man has a mouth ALOST as dirty as mine. Tomorrow will be the one week mark since the accident. He hates hospitals more than most people who hate hospitals. His doctor continues to say its nothing short of a miracle that his head didn't split completely open when he hit the pavement. Yesterday's MRI results were looking good, which is awesome. And the doctors are happy with the way everything continues to be improving so rapidly. Now if he'd just get over this big ass knot on his head and grow some hair back where it had to be shaved to put him back together... then maybe he'd let this ChuckTown girl jack a plane and come say whassup...
Wow, what a hero. My prayers are with him and his family. Thank you for taking the time to let us know. I really feel close to this community beyond the device it revolves around.
I don't think I know him but even so, my thoughts are with him and his family. That was a very brave thing he did, and I'm glad that his daughter is ok and his injuries weren't in vain. He's a hero, no question about that. Please keep us posted on how his recovery is going.
My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family, I have no doubt he will make a full recovery. He indeed is a hero. Keep us posted.
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I have requested updates from the family... and with their permission, will continue to post them here. Thank you for all your thoughts. I know he'll pull through. Because I honestly can't believe there could be any other outcome in store for someone as sweet as him.
My prayers are with him and his family, God Bless.
I'm not sure if I've crossed paths with him, but I'm still very sorry to hear about it. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
I haven't heard of him either, but I wish him and his family well.
wow, I remember reading that last night somewhere... I hope the best for him and his daughter
I'll pray for him, seriously. What a hero. That's truely amazing. I hope he makes a speedy recovery. God bless his whole family and thanks for having the heart to make this thread.
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I'll pray for him, seriously. What a hero. That's truely amazing. I hope he makes a speedy recovery. God bless his whole family and thanks for having the heart to make this thread.
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Ditto.
I dont know him personally but I am very familiar with him here @PPCGeeks and have seen his posts all over this site for quite some time. God Bless him and his family. What a great thing he was able to do to protect his daughter. I send my best wishes for his recovery.
he truly is a hero! i'll keep them in my prayers...the xda community is behind them!!!
I've seen him post around here and there, I hope he's okay. Prayers for him and his family.
Keep us updated.
He and his family will be in my prayers. This is truly and act of selflessness. As many have already said, this man is a true hero. Thanks for sharing this story and I hope that everything turns out well for him and his family. Thank God the daughter didn't sustain any serious injuries.
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I don't think I know him
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i don't know him either but he is a hero. my thoughts are with him at this time.
I wish I could have a hero thread..anyway, I hope the best for him and his daughter.
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Members here who have children like I do certainly understand that once you have children they become the most important thing in your life. NOTHING stands in the way of protecting them, and NOTHING is as important to you. When a tragedy like this occurs it will make you realize how petty most of our problems truly are.
Prayers going up for him and his family
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Members here who have children like I do certainly understand that once you have children they become the most important thing in your life. NOTHING stands in the way of protecting them, and NOTHING is as important to you. When a tragedy like this occurs it will make you realize how petty most of our problems truly are.
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^+1 to that! Also my families prayers go out to you and yours. The Dev community is missing a great person!
I thought I had worries. Get well soon Dan.
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The following is crossposted from the midNIGHT ROM threads.
I'm not sure if Rob posted anywhere here yet, but as per his Twitter feed, he's having to make some sacrifices as a parent and is selling his Epic and extras on eBay. Unfortunately, this also means that he will no longer be developing for right now.
On behalf of myself, all of ACS, and the userbase at large, I'd like to thank Rob (ptfdmedic) for everything he's contributed to the Epic community, and all of the time and effort he's put in, in his already busy schedule and hectic life. Our very best wishes are with he and his family.
I and ACS fully support Rob's mission to spread autism awareness. I would like to encourage everyone who has not yet added an awareness banner to your signature to do so now, whether Rob's version, or the version in my signature, by ZHkilla.
But don't just toss up a banner and call it a day - if Rob has taught us anything, it's that autism is a disease that we the public really must understand better. Read the Wikipedia article, read Rob's blog, and keep in mind the challenges that parents of autistic children, and autistic individuals themselves face. Understand that those on the spectrum are people first and foremost, and that while they may be a little different, they deserve all the respect that any decent human beings deserve.
Once again, thank you Rob, for your generous donation of time and effort to making our phones run better, making this community more harmonious, and raising autism awareness. I didn't mean to steal your thunder if you were planning on making an announcement here as well as Twitter... but I wanted to say a few words anyway.
+1000...Thank you!
Thank's Rob.
Rob, thank you for everything you have done here for all of us and for always doing it with class and a huge heart. All the best to you and your family.
I read your blog a while back on The Man with Bare Hands and it really touched me. I never got around to posting a banner but will do so when I get home tonight. Best wishes.
Man that really sucks. I don't post here often but I check in on xda every time I have a free minute. You guys are all great at developing but ptfmedic has always stood out to me not just because of his roms but because he always seems to be very helpful and very patient with the questions around here. Genuinely seems like a great guy. I have also followed his blog on many occasions and yes a lot of it is vey touching. If he has to go I'm sure he will be missed by many.
My question is (without knowing any details about his situation) Is there enough members in the Epic forums to make a one time say $5 or $10 donation to a save ptfmedics Epic fund. Seems like he goes through a lot on a daily basis and that phone could be his only outlet. I hope I am not out of line even suggesting this but I hate to see such a valued member of this community have to leave.
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Thanks,donation sent,wish it could be more...
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This sucks . hate to see you go Rob.
You will be missed bro.
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This sucks . hate to see you go Rob.
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+1 on that one I have the Midnight Rom on my phone. I respect his decision. Is he broke or does he have to spend more time taking care of his family or both?
Thank YOU ROB!!! Will miss your work! Wish you and your family good luck! Stay strong!
Rob, dude. Thanks for everything! I have been running your ROM every since release. You are very talented bro and hope to see you in my next phone venture when things get better.
Wanted to add my thanks. Much respect Rob.
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A sad day for XDA
Rob,
Thank you for everything you've done for my phone and things you have taught me about life while reading your blog. I wish you and your family all the best.
THANK YOU
Thanks, k0nane
I also started the same type of thread over at ppcgeeks as well.
If k0nane still needs a phone maybe everyone could donate to a "buy Rob's phone for him" fund and kill two birds with one stone.
The head Chef of ACS doesn't have an Epic?
heathmcabee said:
The head Chef of ACS doesn't have an Epic?
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I've been going through the roundabout process of getting a new one for quite some time now. I should have one within the next week. Up until about 4/5 I'd had one since launch.
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+1 on that one I have the Midnight Rom on my phone. I respect his decision. Is he broke or does he have to spend more time taking care of his family or both?
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Read his blog. It will give you a huge insight into his life and the daily battles he goes through. I've been lucky enough to be on his beta test team since version 2.6. In that time I got to know him as a person and not just as a member of the forums and rom chef, and for that I feel like I've been very lucky.
Thank you Rob.
Rob... your a really inspiring guy, you like too please everyone and use your free time to do this for us when you already do so much for your family... I never knew much about autism untill you opened my eyes and when I read your blog I see how much stress you go through and your about the nicest guy I've talked to... hope to see you around when you can get a new phone, thanks for all the work you've done for this community (this post probably doesn't have that great grammar, sorry)
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Welcome, thank everyone for taking the time to read this. I have been a busy body in the shadows trying to do something for a member of our Community. Let me start from the beginning. I'm sure everyone here is familiar with user/developer PTFDMedic. He created the Midnight roms, among other things. He's a well respected member of the community, a friend to me, and one of the strongest persons I have ever met in my life. He is also very open and honest about his personal experiences in life be it the bad, the good, and the personal. He blogs @ a site I suggest everyone read over once. www.lostandtired.com. He works his butt off taking care of his family, his wife and three autistic boys (which troubles me to even type it like that because he takes care of his THREE BOYS, the fact that they have autism does NOT define them).
Now the point of this, this all started the same day I wrote my rant about not getting my Nexus, on the way home I was thinking about reading that he sold his Epic to pay for car repairs on his van to keep bringing his children to speech therapy. I felt kinda bad that I have an Epic, brand new, and now I'm about to be holding onto the Nexus S. I'm by no means rich I just chose to pass on other things and save to get the phones I want. But still all in all at the end of the day I have two different phones, both top of the line, and here is Rob doing all the things necessary to raise his family and (if you don't develop for the phone/theme anything) it's hard to understand but when you are working on the code and have to pay close attention to what you are doing, you kind of loose sight of all the things that were nagging at your on the back of your mind. I serious mistake in the code and you can potential brick your device. So even though developing can create it's own headaches, and oh yes it can, it also helps you escape all the other things on your mind. That being said, I felt really bad that Rob was loosing his outlet, both to develop and his connection with you guys here on the forums.
Soon as I got home I set up an account and stuck in a mere $50 and got determined to translate that $50 into a new phone. I contacted my friends @ ACS and told them what was up. Withing no time we had $125.00 in there. Next the Bonsai team (can't thank you guys enough) joined in and we got $250.00 in the account. This ofcourse is the going rate on an Epic on ebay. While I was doing all of this (completely behind the scenes it was going to be a total suprise when I purchased the phone from Ebay, checked it to make sure it worked out all right, then mailed it to Rob who was clueless all along) I start noticing a few posts where he says that he really wants the Nexus S, he would love to develop on a device that doesn't have TW.
We finally got the cash together to buy the Epic and we all had us another conversation, why stop here. Why not push the envelope and let this man have his dream, and get a Nexus S. That would put us from 100% to 50% of the phones cost and two different development teams have put in a large amount so why not ask the users. They can and deserve to be a part of this anyway. Perfect, but it ruined one thing. Rob would def find out about this, going public. So I've notified Rob about the current. $250, the whole ordeal that we have been creating, everything. And then asked the mods permission for this post, which was granted first thing this morning. Now we are here and you're caught up with me. Have a heart, and give back to a man who has given to you!
By all means only donate if it is within your means!!! Rob was totally against us spending our money on him so Rob, if your reading this, your not allowed to post in protest!!!
All previous donations have gone to my account, that money is forwarded, and now the donate button here goes directly to Rob! He'll have to keep me posted on progress from here on.
Keep the good work Rob...
I hope to contribute if I can but this is definitely for a good cause! Your doing a good thing dreams as well as bonsai and ACS!
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I hope to contribute if I can but this is definitely for a good cause! Your doing a good thing dreams as well as bonsai and ACS!
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Thank you for that. And thanks for the support, he most definitely deserves it.
I would but I don't have a credit card or paypal im still in Highschool
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I would but I don't have a credit card or paypal im still in Highschool
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Its cool bro you still showing your support!
$10 sent... I moved on from the Epic to Nexus S4G but Midnight ROM made my Epic experience a lot more enjoyable and the developer is class.
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$10 sent... I moved on from the Epic to Nexus S4G but Midnight ROM made my Epic experience a lot more enjoyable and the developer is class.
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Thank you robs on his way to a nexus!
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i find this thread absolutely inexcusable, wheres the fighting and the name calling? guess ill be the first one to start
DREAMS! you are an excellent themer and a good guy! so take that!
ptfmedic! I'm sorry but i cant sit idley by and watch you as you get the hottest sexiest phone and make a damn good rom on it. so to defeat your plans i am gunna donate more money! then you wont know what to do with it mwhahahahahaha >.>
anyways no doubt about it pftmedic has done a lot for this community and i hold no reserves about donating to his get "rich quick fund" P) see you on the other side brotha (the awesome cool nexus side )
I am so glad to see this thread, let's get this man a phone!!
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WOW dreams you are truly a good person and karma will pay you back ten fold for your good deeds
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i find this thread absolutely inexcusable, wheres the fighting and the name calling? guess ill be the first one to start
DREAMS! you are an excellent themer and a good guy! so take that!
ptfmedic! I'm sorry but i cant sit idley by and watch you as you get the hottest sexiest phone and make a damn good rom on it. so to defeat your plans i am gunna donate more money! then you wont know what to do with it mwhahahahahaha >.>
anyways no doubt about it pftmedic has done a lot for this community and i hold no reserves about donating to his get "rich quick fund" P) see you on the other side brotha (the awesome cool nexus side )
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OMG shabby, you are a fool! Glad to have you on the other side as well, Don't worry, I'm still working on the Epic, any work I do for it will transfer over pretty well. Plus I believe Rob might me continuing on the Epic too, but you'll have to hear that from him not me!
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WOW dreams you are truly a good person and karma will pay you back ten fold for your good deeds
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Thank you. TBH, this makes me feel better than anything else I have done for the community hands down.
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Donated $40. Hope that helps. Rob is a good person.
BTW, make sure to click the "update total" button under the donation amount BEFORE you fill everything else in.
good luck, rob. Midnight Roms were my rom of choice on the Epic. Just swapped into my Nexus S today and I will spread the word via twitter rt's !
Though i do not own a Nexus S nor an EPIC. (G2 user) But i definitely would love to return something to the developers. No matter who it is. Two of my friends have the Nexus S and i might bag one next month. Hell tomorrow morning first thing...3 Donations coming your way!
To the selfless developers here at XDA - Kudos to you, you guys are the real deal!
I am out of work, have a car payment, 3 kids and bills up the a**, but I gave $1. Every little bit will help. And hell I don't even have an epic or nexus.
3 kids and has time to play with phones?!
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Though i do not own a Nexus S nor an EPIC. (G2 user) But i definitely would love to return something to the developers. No matter who it is. Two of my friends have the Nexus S and i might bag one next month. Hell tomorrow morning first thing...3 Donations coming your way!
To the selfless developers here at XDA - Kudos to you, you guys are the real deal!
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How do you do that? Paypal doesn't allow me to add money via SBI! And I don't really have credit cards! Please, I wanna contribute. And completely agree with you... doesn't matter who he is. He deserves for whatever he's done! Otherwise, I'm still WinMo guy. Gene and Leo!
I want to just take a second and say thanks for ALL the support I have received from most of you since I started out here. I realize that Autism and Android were an unlikely pair but I thought it worked well.
Lately there has been an increasing level intolerance for what I was trying to do here. I know it's a vocal minority but they have become louder and louder. I have become quite disheartened as of late with the direction this forum has taken and I'm going to step back for a while. My ultimate goal is to further the spread of Autism Awareness and hopefully get Android4Autism launched by the end of the summer or early fall and so I'm going to redirect my efforts there.
I honestly had the best of intentions with everything I was doing here but it has apparently run it's course. Aside from asking you to "think about donating your old devices for the Android4Autism project (and I specifically said not until after everything was set up and legit so that everyone was protected) and votes, I never asked for anything. Despite the claims that have been made to the contrary about my intentions.
I want to thank everyone for voting for my blog but as you may notice the thread has been moved after being here for over 2 1/2 months. I realize that it was not "on topic" but it was a positive thread. I thought it was amazing how everyone unified and worked together for a common goal. I suspect that the vocal minority contributed to this and that saddens me. I'm not angry this happened, it's just that fact that some people would take it upon themselves to get this removed from our forums after all this time, instead of just not reading it.
I'm not looking for anything out of this. After all you have given to me, I felt I owed you an explanation for my decision. That's the very least I can do. I'll never be able to repay all the kindness and support you have shone to both me and my family. You have all made a difference in our lives. You have helped to spread awareness and for that I will forever be grateful.
Please don't turn this into a flame war either. I'll close the thread myself. I just want everyone to understand how grateful I am for everything and that my stepping back is my choice. My methods are becoming the target for some people and I won't change the way I'm doing things because I believe in what I'm doing. So the best thing is to just walk away. At least for now.
You all know where to find me and I'm happy to help. Please feel free to contact me through my blog or Google+ if you need anything and I will do whatever I can to help you.
Thanks again for everything. I'm very proud of what we were able to accomplish. Please help to keep this community moving forward.
Rob
Keep up the great work , Sir !
Forget about those that complain about everything, what you do is great! Besst of luck to you!
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WTG blank HEADS!!!!! another bomb dev/human gone... this is why most ppl stayed at ppcgeeks for so long... tooo much bs and neg energy...
ill miss your work ptfdmedic.. best of luck for you and your growing family!!
Thanks Rob for all that you do. And I hope you don't let this get you down too much. I remember when I first came to this forum and I thought what is this autism stuff all about here but as I took the time to read and learn I appreciated what you were doing and felt it was a great cause. If the bs here isn't worth your time I can hardly blame you. You've been far more generous with it than most would be. I as I am sure most people wish you nothing but the best!
-Jason
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im sorry to see u go rob will miss you and i hope u and emmett(sp?) and family (sp?)
do well.
Thanks for all your hard work and i know you will be missed i hit thanks for you, goal is to break that thank meter, i really want to see one full
Farewell and best wishes
- David
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I realize that it was not "on topic" but it was a positive thread.
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Not trying to be a **** but this sentence pretty much sums it up.
Thank you for what you have done.
As much as I would like to point fingers at those responsible I will refrain from it because you asked me not to.
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You will be missed. I haven't been on as often as I used to because of all the BS here, but I still lurk and you will be missed!
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Not trying to be a **** but this sentence pretty much sums it up.
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Yes, yes you are.
How hard is it to not click on threads about things you're not interested in?
Rob,
Keep up the good work brother! Hopefully things will calm down here while you focus on your rom! I sent you a PM a while back... I may have some connections in the school (if you don’t already). Might help in pushing your rom on a local basis. Stay strong, God bless, and good luck in your endeavors!
From one medic to another... you're alright in my book!
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Not trying to be a **** but this sentence pretty much sums it up.
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Rob asked us to not turn it into a flaming thread, but you sure don't make it easy. Funny how you have been on xda 2 months, but have only posted 21 times and you choose to post on this... why are you trying to start something?
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Yes, yes you are.
How hard is it to not click on threads about things you're not interested in?
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+1 no matter how kind and sincere you can be in a post there is always gonna be the one degenerate at the keyboard thinking "How can I dump on this guy."
As for the OP, keep up the good work bro
im not a homer by any means but when my Epic took a swim i was forced to boot my moment up and went back to SDX developers for roms..i REALLY wished the Epic would have caught on over there..just seems like a much better environment....this site has driven away quite a few developers..its a shame..thanks for everything you do rob.not just over here but with your Windows Mobile stuff over at PPCGeeks.if people cant tolerate your Autism Awareness, with all the good stuff you put out for the Epic, then this isnt the place for them..it shouldnt be the other way around...
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Yes, yes you are.
How hard is it to not click on threads about things you're not interested in?
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Just as hard as it is to follow the forum rules. Say for instance that I considered the elimination of homosexualaity a "positive cause". Should I be allowed to push that agenda here at the cost of the owners of the site simply because I think this is a positive agenda? (According to some users, yes...)
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Rob asked us to not turn it into a flaming thread, but you sure don't make it easy. Funny how you have been on xda 2 months, but have only posted 21 times and you choose to post on this... why are you trying to start something?
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Regardless of what Rob has given to us (the community) why does he not have to follow the rules of the forum? Why is it appropriate for him to come and complain that his thread was moved to the correct forum and he is quitting because he disagrees with the opinion of those that pay for and/or manager this resource to be available to us?
@dnathan13: Regarding your comment on my membership length here... What Android software have you developed in your lengthy membership in these forums?
Medic,
I got another one for you, like old times: "The best way to fight negative acts is with perseverance, love and the truth"
Stay the course my friend and don't let nobody tell you lies about the truth you cary...
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Pete720 said:
+1 no matter how kind and sincere you can be in a post there is always gonna be the one degenerate at the keyboard thinking "How can I dump on this guy."
As for the OP, keep up the good work bro
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Fail to see how pointing out that we must play by the rules the owners of this site set is "dumping on someone". It's reality, if you don't like it create your own forum and set the rules...
EDIT: I have nothing against Rob's cause and believe the thread is in the correct forum now...
Rob, I've supported you ever since I heard about you and your cause. You are one of the few members here that has gained my respect. I thank you for *Everything* you've done here.
Posted by Mr. Z's Epic 4G.
machx0r said:
Just as hard as it is to follow the forum rules. Say for instance that I considered the extermination of homosexuals a "positive cause". Should I be allowed to push that agenda here at the cost of the owners of the site simply because I think this is a positive agenda? (According to some users, yes...)
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Really?
I don't believe any HUMAN being would have a problem with autism awareness.
Like comparing apples and oranges.
Smh
Thanks Rob. I've enjoyed reading and learning from you. I've been a member pretty much since the epic launched, lurked and just read alot; lately its hard not to respond to some of this.
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Keep that head up Rob we are all still behind you. You showed us a piece of yourself and your family here and became a friend to most of us. Keep in mind one thing, you are dealing with a lot of minors on heee and they cant grasp the idea they are ****ting on you with some of the comments about your intentions. They arent mature enough to see how it comes out. The mature adults will remain on your side.
Never feel you asked for anything or too much. Your community came together to give you what you deserved without you asking for it.
Take a rest man play with those kids, your headed in the right direction with the autism awareness, families will benefit from your sweat!
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Who's game?
First off, the intention of this thread is to create donations to get the masterful "Mr.Sense", TommyTomato a spanking new EVO LTE. In the least to help fund his purchase and show our appreciation for the phenomenon that is Tommytomato, and all of his countless good deeds and works for this community.
I'm pledging $20. I'll be honest, I haven't done my homework, as soon as this post is placed I'm finding where to donate and will post a confirmation code. I make no stipulations, you can post the same or not, it would be nice to track where this stands monitarily so I can request to close this thread when full retail is reached.
I AM NOT ASKING TO COLLECT DONATIONS! Make them direct, this is the internet after all you don't know me.
So lets do this. With the literal thousands of fans and followers it can be as little as 5 bucks a person to make this happen.
So you wanna give back to the community? Here's your chance. Do it.
Go to the "Classic" OP, link towards bottom. Classic OP
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I am pledging the same. Let me know how to proceed.
walking the talk
Hello **jamieG**,
This email confirms that you have donated Quoc Nguyen $20.00 USD using PayPal.
This credit card transaction will appear on your bill as "PAYPAL *SMILETOTHES".
Donation DetailsDonation amount: $20.00 USD
Total: $20.00 USD
Purpose: Donation XDA Forums
Contributor: **jamieG**
Transaction ID: 5KM475929D946234W
Edit: Ok, I should have edited out my full name... Jamie's a nic-name lol post edited to correct stupidity! **_**
volk9029 said:
I am pledging the same. Let me know how to proceed.
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Link in the OP of the "Classic" thread- here.
this is an extremely nice gesture! I'm honored you'd post this and at the same time hope people know that I do not do android-related stuff for donations.
I just want to add a disclaimer that I am not expecting donations for any promised work done on any device. If this was my full time job then naturally I can make those promises, but please do not use your moneys on me in the hopes that I do anything in return.
Any donations should come no strings attached. But all of you are dearly cherished.
Doesn't mean that I won't contribute. hehe. I had the same disclaimer for the gang over on the 3d forums. It just makes me feel weird to be receiving nice gifts. lol.
Thanks Jamie
tommytomatoe said:
this is an extremely nice gesture! I'm honored you'd post this and at the same time hope people know that I do not do android-related stuff for donations.
I just want to add a disclaimer that I am not expecting donations for any promised work done on any device. If this was my full time job then naturally I can make those promises, but please do not use your moneys on me in the hopes that I do anything in return.
Any donations should come no strings attached. But all of you are dearly cherished.
Doesn't mean that I won't contribute. hehe. I had the same disclaimer for the gang over on the 3d forums. It just makes me feel weird to be receiving nice gifts. lol.
Thanks Jamie
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Haha, exactly why I posted this Tommy. You are so very generous with your time and knowledge, and I knew you would NEVER ask for donations. So believe me friend, I have no expectations for my donation, but I also know, if you do get an EVO LTE, you won't be able to resist the urge to share some goodness.
Besides, if just one quarter of your followers donated a dollar a piece.... WOW bro, you could probably get a new server or two and then make a sight I could host some of my humble work!
And yes I know this exists already, but all the same! Cheers bro!
tommytomatoe said:
this is an extremely nice gesture! I'm honored you'd post this and at the same time hope people know that I do not do android-related stuff for donations.
I just want to add a disclaimer that I am not expecting donations for any promised work done on any device. If this was my full time job then naturally I can make those promises, but please do not use your moneys on me in the hopes that I do anything in return.
Any donations should come no strings attached. But all of you are dearly cherished.
Doesn't mean that I won't contribute. hehe. I had the same disclaimer for the gang over on the 3d forums. It just makes me feel weird to be receiving nice gifts. lol.
Thanks Jamie
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Nice ppl deserve nice gifts, and you're one of the best Tommy you are more than willing to share your knowledge with even the greenest of noobs, unlike a lot of devs who don't even give most ppl the time of day let alone spell it out so even a laymen can understand it
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confirmation# 5X2518669X414594C
... i expect full s-off and a fully functioning ROM within a week young man!!!
just kidding, you are the best Tommy. thanks for everything
Hell I'm not even getting an evoLTE but after i get my new car and get my exam taken care of for work if the threads still up ill donate something. After I finish my exam at the end of the month ill be getting a 66% raise so ill have some extra income then
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I'm there.
I don't generally do any online transactions because I don't bank and therefore don't have a debit card. BUT, today, I put 300 and change on a prepaid visa to order Evo LTE and gnex. There should be a small chunk left, and it'll go to tommy. I won't know how much for a couple hours, but I'll be back. If EVER a dev deserved donations, it's tommy by a mile! Of course there's no strings attached. Tommy has ALREADY provided this community with an INSANE amount of time and knowledge and taught a lot of people. Tommy deserves every good that comes his way. Thanks, tommy.
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Tommy needs the donations now cuz his money is her money and her money is her money, at least that's what my Wifey says about our money. My money's her money and her money's her money so I get an allowance LoL damn women and their crazy ideas
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-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
Tommy needs the donations now cuz his money is her money and her money is her money, at least that's what my Wifey says about our money. My money's her money and her money's her money so I get an allowance LoL damn women and their crazy ideas
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in addition, we should probably get his wife one too so she won't mind him playing with it so much, for our benefit none the less
scottspa74 said:
I don't generally do any online transactions because I don't bank and therefore don't have a debit card. BUT, today, I put 300 and change on a prepaid visa to order Evo LTE and gnex. There should be a small chunk left, and it'll go to tommy. I won't know how much for a couple hours, but I'll be back. If EVER a dev deserved donations, it's tommy by a mile! Of course there's no strings attached. Tommy has ALREADY provided this community with an INSANE amount of time and knowledge and taught a lot of people. Tommy deserves every good that comes his way. Thanks, tommy.
sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
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Yessir. Thanks bro.
-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
Tommy needs the donations now cuz his money is her money and her money is her money, at least that's what my Wifey says about our money. My money's her money and her money's her money so I get an allowance LoL damn women and their crazy ideas
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Haha, I always said, I wear the pants
in the family, she just tells me which pair!
alaman68 said:
in addition, we should probably get his wife one too so she won't mind him playing with it so much, for our benefit none the less
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This works too!
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jamieg71 said:
Yessir. Thanks bro.
Haha, I always said, I wear the pants
in the family, she just tells me which pair!
This works too!
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Lol sounds like me, I get changed like a 5y/o if I don't match well enough or if I'm not dressed right for where we're going. She'll drag me back into the closet and pick out my "new" outfit and if I wanna just wear jeans and a tshirt it has to be a $90+ pair of designer jeans and a 50$ designer shirt with a blazer over it. Before I met her I coulda bought 4 outfits for what she spends on one of mine now
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Great idea! I'm in. I know tommy has kept quite a few people from upgrading so he has saved everyone money in the long run. I know that was the case for me.
I will edit this later with details.....
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Tommy is good people, and a talented dev to boot.
If I hadn't just pre-ordered my new LTEvo for the unsubsidized price, I would've already donated to this worthy cause. But with that, and my 5-year anniversary coming up this week, it'll have to wait.
But mark my words, I will be back & donate something, even if it isn't that much. I look forward to this new device, and the devs that will be working on it!
Current ROM (Boot Manager Pro ROM 1): EVO Classic Supermagic v0.0.9 Preview | Kernel: Classic v1.3 SBC
Can't help at this time but I am a huge fan of your work... You will be getting a note or two from me in the future... Hell I may even send you my Evo when I upgrade just so you have an extra to play with
Captain_Throwback said:
Tommy is good people, and a talented dev to boot.
If I hadn't just pre-ordered my new LTEvo for the unsubsidized price, I would've already donated to this worthy cause. But with that, and my 5-year anniversary coming up this week, it'll have to wait.
But mark my words, I will be back & donate something, even if it isn't that much. I look forward to this new device, and the devs that will be working on it!
Current ROM (Boot Manager Pro ROM 1): EVO Classic Supermagic v0.0.9 Preview | Kernel: Classic v1.3 SBC
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Congrats on your anniversary! Man the devs so far that I know of are xHAUSx, Preludedrew, and there's a rumor kushdeck as well. There's other greats I'm sure. Toast is on the oneX with another carrier, hopefully progress there will translate.
As far as a donations my thought was if enough people donate even a little that's gonna further the cause regardless. Tommy's work seems to transcend devices in the long run. With all the tuts, guides and tools he's responsible for. He def deserves it.
Thanks for the commitment bro, I know you'll make good.
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tommytomatoe said:
this is an extremely nice gesture! I'm honored you'd post this and at the same time hope people know that I do not do android-related stuff for donations.
I just want to add a disclaimer that I am not expecting donations for any promised work done on any device. If this was my full time job then naturally I can make those promises, but please do not use your moneys on me in the hopes that I do anything in return.
Any donations should come no strings attached. But all of you are dearly cherished.
Doesn't mean that I won't contribute. hehe. I had the same disclaimer for the gang over on the 3d forums. It just makes me feel weird to be receiving nice gifts. lol.
Thanks Jamie
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Tommy just shut up and take the money....NO NO, I'm kidding...hahahahahaa
I'm glad to have met you way back in the days of TRN! I hate to sound all "Nancy" like Jamie would say BUT you truly deserve a nice new phone! You are not only a smart developer but also a respectful guy that has TONS of class! There has been some that have come close to your level of integrity but none have matched it!!
Oh and guys, Tommy means every word he says! He does this because he loves to do it and NOT because he's looking for donations! Just look at his OPs.....he's doesn't bug the hell out of you with 75 different paypal "DONATE HERE" signs or promises you "insider access" or has a long list of who donated money to him like some devs......he's just that classy and once again, deserves to get another phone!
Tommy THANKS for all you've done for not only me but for the Android community!!