What happened to Martialtalk member JR 137?

[Flying Crane]

He was rather active up until a couple years ago. I recall that he had taken a new position with a biotech firm and was working on a team on Covid stuff, and suddenly I realize I haven’t seen him on the forums in quite a while. Does anyone have any info?

 

[Tony Dismukes]

Looks like it’s been a year and a half since he last logged in, but I haven’t heard anything about what he’s up to.

 

[Flying Crane]

Yeah, after the discussion about Sheldon’s passing, it occurred to me that we might check in on members who have disappeared recently, especially during the Covid era.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Yeah, after the discussion about Sheldon’s passing, it occurred to me that we might check in on members who have disappeared recently, especially during the Covid era.

That's not a bad idea, if anyone has any way to contact them.

 

[Flying Crane]

That's not a bad idea, if anyone has any way to contact them.

Yeah, or maybe they just said something in a thread at some point before they disappeared, and not all of us saw it.

 

[Monkey Turned Wolf]

Yeah, or maybe they just said something in a thread at some point before they disappeared, and not all of us saw it.

I looked back. Nothing from jr indicating he wasn't returning and didn't seem like he had gotten into any heated debates before he left.

 

[Flying Crane]

Is the moderation staff able to see his real name and an email address? Maybe Martialtalk can just send a friendly “how are ya doing’” email?

 

[Monkey Turned Wolf]

Is the moderation staff able to see his real name and an email address? Maybe Martialtalk can just send a friendly “how are ya doing’” email?

If we can, I'm not sure how. We'll discuss and see if that's something we (both technically and TOS-wise) can do.

 

[Flying Crane]

If we can, I'm not sure how. We'll discuss and see if that's something we (both technically and TOS-wise) can do.

Sure, and I’m just thinking out loud.

I suppose it’s possible we lost some people to Covid. He just happened to come to mind. He was a good guy, contributed in a positive way here and I think we would all appreciate knowing if something happened to him.

 

[Buka]

I hope he's okay.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Is the moderation staff able to see his real name and an email address? Maybe Martialtalk can just send a friendly “how are ya doing’” email?

The old vBulletin software allowed all staff to see things like email addresses. Xenforo can allow it, but it is a permissions option. As it is currently configured, Moderators and Senior Moderators cannot. I do not know if Admin can, or if it is restricted to the site owners.

 

[hoshin1600]

I do know for a time we were both active an another MA forum. It was more karate specific oriented.

 

[Flying Crane]

I do know for a time we were both active an another MA forum. It was more karate specific oriented.

I’m guessing he hasn’t been on that site recently as well?

 

[hoshin1600]

Actually I don't know. I haven't been active on forums much.

 

[Flying Crane]

Actually I don't know. I haven't been active on forums much.

Understood.

 

[_Simon_]

You know I was thinking the same thing a few months ago. He had great input and I enjoyed his posts. Me and him have actually emailed back and forth a couple of years ago about something, I might send him an email just to check in and I can let you know.

 

[_Simon_]

Heya guys... I emailed him exactly 5 weeks ago to the day, and have heard nothing back yet. I'm hoping all is well but I have no idea..

 

[Flying Crane]

Heya guys... I emailed him exactly 5 weeks ago to the day, and have heard nothing back yet. I'm hoping all is well but I have no idea..

Appreciate the update.