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[active_apathy]

Most of you here, I've met by way of metaquotes. It's a collective of laughter, a collective of squees; occasionally, it's a collective that stops for a moment to comment on something that's Just Not Right, or a collective that pauses to think about and ponder on something touching and deep. It's one of those places where you're pretty much sure that, whatever's wrong with the world, it'll be good for a laugh and a smile and making everything feel better for a bit.

Tonight, metaquotes is a collective mourning the loss of its creator and moderator, kielle, also known as _redpanda_.

Like so many other LJers, I only knew her tangentially. There were occasional comment threads, and she got probably more of my icon love than anyone else. She seemed, to me, a fun and lively person; one who gave every indication of a life lived well, and one whose projects and spirit of fun have touched countless other lives.

Comments

[liadlaith.livejournal.com]

God. That's a shock to the system.

[djcati.livejournal.com]

Oh ... and I only learnt she was sick last night, in Milliways chat...

's just not right... :(

[ianthefira.livejournal.com]

I heard about it over on F_W, where she was a part of the crew. I never knew her personally, and I doubt she ever noticed me, but still. But there's still a feeling of loss--she posted a lot in some communties I was in, too, and knowing she's no longer there...

At the least it seems she died surrounded by loved ones, and that's the best way, really, when it comes down to it.

[riverchild.livejournal.com]

That's really sad and kind of unexpected. She went so fast; from stomach pains to passing away in what, two months? Thinking good thoughts for her husband and family.

[slammerkinbabe.livejournal.com]

Wait, _redpanda_ DIED?!

[eighthcloud.livejournal.com]

She had colon cancer.

[herekittykitty.livejournal.com]

oh my god...

[maggiebloome.livejournal.com]

What she said.