Topic: To Leo and all who support Privacy & the original purpose of Bitcoin. Thank you (Read 680 times)

I assume this happened:
It ensures nobody can ever abuse the account, so there's no need to spoil o_e_l_e_o's legacy with red warning tags.

IStaff members or global moderators don't know that who locked the account? If that's true then only admins have information about the accounts that they lock, I mean they might be able to see that which admin locked an account. If I'm not wrong then Theymos, and Cyrus both can see that who locked the account or only one of them can see it who locked that account?

Ok comparing with other cases, I'm pretty sure now that it was an admin who locked o_e_l_e_o's account.
Password reset via secret question appears in BPIP as for this user and the account appears banned. This is not the case for o_e_l_e_o.
It doesn't really matter who locked/banned the account, the result is the same.
/OT.

I am still a bit confused. Someone did act and took action against the account as it's currently banned. That ban or account lock was issues by someone, either theymos or someone with similar permissions. And the action is permanent. Well, nothing is exactly permanent because even a permanent ban can be revoked. Is the account now in a status similar to when someone tries to restart the password via email and it causes the Bitcointalk account to become locked?

We are all going to miss Leo, he made his little time worthwhile and has given his immense contributions on privacy to the community at large, we cant afford to see people like him being rendered helpless with health challenges, i hope nature give his the very good comfort he deserves and to eat the benefits of all his goods works here and on earth, life is sometimes cruel on us but we cant just question why, his maximum aim was achieved here on bitcointalk and we are all going to miss him.

There is also something that I noticed in o_e_l_e_o's thread.
o_e_l_e_o said: "In a week or so, once this thread has run its course, I'll ask theymos to lock this account."
Is locking something different? Perhaps something that acts like a ban, but not in the sense of "I ban you for insulting". I hope it makes sense.

edit: according to Halab, it looks like the account is locked, not banned.

Visually, if a user is temporarily banned or permanently banned or nuked or if that user has locked his account, I will see the same thing : User is currently banned.
BPIP must monitor the modlog, but as no moderator has acted on o_e_l_e_o's account, lock does not appear and BPIP has not seen it. BPIP will need to take manual action to correct the status of o_e_l_e_o's account on BPIP (but that's not something they seem to do).

You are a staff member, can you comment on what is the difference between the type of ban on o_e_l_e_o's account and someone that gets banned for any rule infringements, like plagiarism? I mean, why doesn't it show as banned on BPIP's website but only if you have the BPIP extension installed?

wow!! This is serious. I thought the account is still open. Well good bye Leo.

Yes, I can confirm that o_e_l_e_o's account is banned/locked.
Here's what I see :



And I noticed that shortly after his topic was locked.

Although, I don't really know either that account of o_e_l_e_o is banned or locked but I'm sure that no one will be able to use that account from now on because he left the forum himself and shared something that we all understand is a final goodbye to the family.

When Lauda left the forum no one yet used that account after that and similarly the o_e_l_e_o's account won't be used by anyone because he willingly left the forum for a genuine reason and that's why he left his farewall message for us.

I think an admin or a global moderator might be able to shade some light that what happens with such accounts when owners willingly share farewell messages and say that they won't be using the forum anymore.

o_e_l_e_o was last active on 22 January. In his farewell thread, he mentioned that the account would soon be banned after he is done with his final goodbyes. BPIP doesn't show such accounts (locked) as banned. That's also the case with Lauda and satoshi. I just checked the modlog and there is no information there either. Anyone knows if the account has been locked/banned already?   

Ah... From the write up of the Op, you can see the article needs a separate thread because if he wrote it in the o_e_l_e_o's Farewell thread, many people will not see it and read. So it is better for him to create a separate thread for it and if you really understand this thread, you will notice that it is not a sympathy thread but it is an empathy thread. He wrote the thing and fell the departure of Leo and still having the imagination that Leo will come back again when everything is alright for him in healthwise. But one part will be decided by Leo, either to come back or to leave the forum after if he has recovered from the health challenge. But the re-announcement of o_e_l_e_o's return bro the forum will be joyous celebration events in the forum. Leo was not a conservativist but he was a progressivist from the leftist school of thought who has everyone in the forum to be protected from centralized mindset scholars. He believed in the cryptocurrency decentralism.

Exactly, motional feelings were displayed here in the op and they are users that are still in the forum that people still cherish and the same magnitude of empathy will still happen to them when they give their official declaration of leaving the community. Leo had impacted knowledge and given the awareness campaign on privacy to the core before leaving the forum so the absence of Leo is something difficult for some people to still believe because of the straight forward answers given to questions concerning bitcoin and wallet analysis.

 I do not know about you, but I'd think Leo would have expected us to cherish those memories we have of him on the forum in a good way instead of being nostalgic and feeling sad. It's true his contributions to this place greatly impacted others, but let's not feel like so sad that we forget to appreciate his works here. No offense to the Op, but since a thread has been created relating to him, I felt maybe this could have like been created to be like a museum of sorts, detailing his works and what he helped each of us here understand about Bitcoin and privacy, instead of talking of we won't see him again.
 Death of a loved one is one news that would never sit well in the minds of people no matter how painless it is on the individual but I know that O_e_l_e_o has found peace in that knowledge and is doing ho best to live a happy and fulfilled life, no matter how short it is right now, so I feel we should try and be that way too; happy.

Activities in forums that are full of disguises do not allow each other to know each other physically, but can get to know each other through something unique, namely thoughts, ideas expressed through posts.

Who Leo is, I don't know him like I know a lecturer who teaches in class or who invites me to study outside the classroom while enjoying nature.
Leo is an anonymous figure who presents a narrative that is full of knowledge.
I hate people who can't reconcile Leo's criticism with the truth behind his criticism.

You've only been here a few months. How can you say everything about him as if you've known him for a very long time. Yes. I'm a newcomer who's not even a year old, but I just go around and open every board and child board to look for something that I think can increase motivation. One of them I found on an account with the username o_e_l_e_o.
Thank you for everything.

I interacted several times in discussions with o_e_l_e_o, especially regarding technical discussions about bitcoin and privacy. I asked and responded to him on several posts, he gave me really easy to understand and reasonable answers. His understanding of privacy and ability to interact are very reliable, he is one of the masters who will be remembered by the bitcointalk community, especially for those who truly care about others.

Thank you o_e_l_e_o, you will be remembered forever and for your contribution to the forum you truly deserve a tribute.

Leo was the man of the privacy on this forum and I have learnt some amazing things from that guy. Although, I had very small interaction with him but I can't forget those moments.

I would also say that thank you Leo for opening my eyes regarding privacy and thanks to all those people who respect and support privacy plus open-source software.

It's sometimes hard to forget some people and Leo is someone who we won't forget at least in our lifetime. I wish him best of luck and wish that he may get healthy and have happy moments with his loved ones. Best wishes for him!

I just came across Leo’s thread and am just in a way I can’t explain. I didn’t know Leo, but I know our paths crossed a multitude of times. Largely just remembering him by his unique user name and someone who’d randomly show up on threads I was involved with and always adding a positive contribution in some shape or form.

Incredibly saddened. I sent Leo a PM to thank him and bid well wishes, I just feel terrible having just now seen the thread and not being able to comment since it’s now locked. He may never see my PM or comment but I know he understands how much he meant to many here.

Farewell Leo, whatever’s after this I hope our paths cross again one day.

On o_e_l_e_o's farewell thread, I only saw sadness, tears, lost hope written all over it and coming here to see such is like there's no hope any more, I think words of encouragement, words of hope should be sent to him that's if anyone can contact him.
Who knows things can turn around for good for him, it is not over until it is so let's try to give him strength too in this hard time. I know is never easy with him and for Bitcointalk community but we have to do what we have to do which is to stay positive and reach out to him via prayers.

Ahhh....I say let him have the thread.  He was obviously touched by o_e_l_e_o's presence and was struck by his absence such that he wanted to make his own thread in which he laid out his feelings for Leo.  This one will probably drop off the radar before the first one does, so.

Dr. Leo did make quite the impression on a lot of folks here, including myself and I'm also sad to see him go--and for the reason that he's going.  I don't know all the details, but his absence will be felt by everyone who respected his knowledge, level-headedness, and willingness to help others.  I'm still hoping for a miracle.

Very well said, PrivacyG. Let me quote a favorite author of mine.

It is part of our survival to invent purpose, hope. Literally, hope dies last. During our insignificant stay, we can try to make a sense out of this world and feed our curiosity, while we enjoy the journey. We can try to do our research and understand what's going on, and once we do, help others do too. Leo, no matter how average he thinks he was, I say he had had a charisma on pointing the factual. A bright torch in the dark realm of the unknown. Guiding hand for the lots of us.

I do not doubt in the slightest that his work and fight may have not worth it. He influenced a lot, and has left good legacy to be remembered for a very long time.

Why not, but it's best to try getting it yourself and it's quite easy. You just need to check his post history and get a lot of knowledge from there. So you don't need to expect other users to refer you to many useful posts from o_e_l_e_o, you just need a little effort.

Here's his profile: https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/oeleo-1188543

May I please see some amazing threads or post that leo has made over the years?

With the way members are feeling regarding the departure o_e_l_e_o, makes me feel how important he was on this forum and how most members have learned very important thing from him. I was not lucky to be on the forum during the days when he or she was very active on the forum but I know the good reputation he created here are still in the posts he has made. I can sure learn from it too. Thank you o_e_l_e_o.

Exactly! Life would have no meaning if it were forever.

It is knowing we only have so much time here that pushes us to follow our dreams, make memories with people we care about, and try to leave things a little better than we found them.  I mean if we were all immortal, I feel like a lot of us would just waste time and take life for granted instead of appreciating how precious it is and  we probably wouldnt worry as much about making the most of every day or leaving some kind of positive legacy behind.  The ticking clock of our mortality sort of adds beauty and importance to this crazy human adventure we are all on together.

As for Leo, I hope he had a good life. No regrets!

With the positive impact, Leo has created on this forum he deserves more farewell messages but we just have to control our emotions. In some organisations, people with such an impact deserve to be immortalised. But I know his works and actions will make him evergreen in our lives, especially those who are championing the course of privacy. The message the OP just shared threw more light on the life of the main character of this thread. He is compassionate and willing to assist in matters that concern Bitcoin and other issues of life. All hope is not lost because I believe in miracles, he might be able to fight and win this battle.     

Leo was really a Gem of This community. he left a huge gap and it is almost impossible to fill that up. we all  gonna miss him a lot.

Leo have locked that thread already so obviously he can't post that in there. https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/farewell-5481890 you can check it by yourself.
but I think this thread is more suitable in the Reputation board instead of Bitcoin discussion.

I am reading this again and I feel emotional. Because I remember the heartfelt messages that poured in when Leo made his farewell topic. And seeing some again write from a personal perspective is very powerful and touching. I hope Leo is somehow reading and knows that there are members of the forum who truly appreciated the value he brought and the impact he made. He will not be forgotten. Wherever he is may he find his rest and joy.

I second the point that this thread should be moved to meta board.

@PrivacyG, why can you not post this on Leo's farewell thread instead? Leo posted that topic just 8 days ago. For you to open a new thread about it in just a short time is not better at all. If t is now a year or some years, we can say it is good, but in this short time as you have just known about Leo farewell thread, just make use of the Leo's thread to post what you want to post.

In life there's nothing impossible, we meet with people and we also depart from each other, but what saddens most is seing them helpless and we couldn't render any help, I think his presence has alot of impacts to the community, just that am being surprised you're just hearing about this not long, though not everyone visit the meta or reputation board that often, this is a challenge to us all that we should live out lives as if we won't be here again tomorrow and what will others say about us.

Sincerely, I'm really short of words after read through all that you have wrote about Mr. Leo, I have never come in contact with him before in this forum but he quoted me recently before his farewell post and the reason for his quote was to put me in the right direction of privacy.

I see his one of the major people whom are provoked by the control system of the few in power and a popular support of privacy in this forum. adding to his message to you shows he really cares about personality. I don't know him personally but I have been feeling some worm tears in my eyes anytime I read about him, and has made me realize the quote that says "we came with nothing and we go with nothing" after all his countless effort his gonna leave them behind for God knows where and I still don't want to believe everything is true I hope his still fights for his life this time and not privacy/freedom this time and pray he wins.

Moreso, I have prioritize maintaining good relationship with with people than push for some reputation that I will one day leave forever. I do know that one day I will die, this a fact that not even your parents will want to hear it from you and now imagine someone knowing his end date. like WTF, I do watch movies of such scenario and I cry alot now it's not long a movie but I hearing it for the first time in reality though I have met Leo.

All I can offer him and his family now is just some prayers because I'm a kid and I don't have any capacity for support other than this. and I will end this by saying we all should keep the love because it paramount, life is too short and thank God I have realized this as a kid.

Peace y'all from Churchill

One type of spam I absolutely would not mind is the forum getting filled with farewell messages for Leo, cause it is nothing less than they deserve. For almost 7 years, they contributed avidly to the growth of the forum and bitcoin, he took lots of members under his wing without really knowing it and is one of the most reliable sources of information we have.

I will still keep fingers crossed that he pulls through and returns to the forum for many more years.

- Jay -

I see that you mix several things here, probably because of the carousel of emotions you are feeling. The thing about Leo is a bitch, but that's life.


I precisely believe that this is what makes life unique and worth living, no matter how much fear and sorrow it may make us feel that at some point it will end.

As for privacy and the original purpose, I appreciate that too but you have to be alert in case things deviate from the original purpose and act accordingly. One thing is how we would like things to be and another is how they are. If they do not match, you must act accordingly. As before death. You would prefer not to die but it would be better to leave everything tied up in case it happens to you, lest you die unexpectedly and your family finds themselves with a mess. Making sure that they will receive your bitcoins, for example, and as Leo defended, it is a must.

I woke up yesterday and I noticed someone has been missing on Bitcoin Talk.  It was quieter than it used to be.  I often follow my gut, but I thought it may be my mind playing games on me again.

Then I notice BlackHatCoiner had a Personal Message that said 'Farewell, Leo'.  I thought, this can not be possible.  I hoped it is just a prank.  But I soon realized it is not.  The beloved o_e_l_e_o of Bitcoin Talk has posted a Farewell.  We have to live on this Forum without one of the most notable Members we ever had.

It is a feeling I hate.  To me, Leo was always admirable.  I received a hefty amount of Merits from them and I always thought, why me and not some body else.  I never skipped a word of every post I found from Leo, unless it was something so out of my area of knowledge that I truly could not comprehend.  I hate the feeling of waking up to reality and realizing we here are not forever.  Many of our members come and go, but many of us go unnoticed.  You however think we are the strongest and before you know, reality slaps you right when you thought it never would.

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You wake up one day realizing even this day is not granted for all of us.  This moment is however.  You are alive now.  Otherwise, you would not be here reading my message to you.  This is why it is sometimes so important to live in the moment.  Not all the time, but sometimes it is important to do so.

When you realize there is not much time left, you start to realize most of the things you have ever done and worked for are actually in vain.  You used your time to work for a bigger TV, for a better camera, to renovate your home or buy your own property.  You wasted time arguing with strangers, doing courses, fighting for a better future.

Then you realize people around you are vanishing.  You realize life means becoming lonelier and the people you used to love talking to become fewer and fewer.  You realize you will never hear some of their voices again.  You will never hear their laugh and see their smile again.

And then you realize your time is coming too.  So what did you really work and fight for all this life?

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Leo is an admirable and notable Member of Bitcoin Talk.  I know he will fight the worst and come back here.  I do not want to even think about him never coming back.  He taught many of us a lot about Privacy.  He fought every body who tried to convince Know Your Customer is for our good.  He fought for our Rights and Freedom.  Against Surveillance and Control.

And that did not happen so he could gain anything.  Leo just did not want this world to have a dystopian future.  So he fought it.

But back when I wrote about my own problems, a handful of people Private Messaged me.  Although we never had a chat before, Leo was among them.  So I want to end this Thread by saying a Thank You to o_e_l_e_o and every body else who taught me a lot of the things I know and who are fighting for Privacy and for what Bitcoin should be.  Thank you for caring.  I do not know if you realize this, but many of you changed sets of minds and lives.  Writing your thoughts and sharing your knowledge on Bitcoin Talk may be your normal life, but you may never realize how much change you provoke.

I promised myself I would never write about my own struggles publicly again.  It felt like a relief for a while.  But then, I felt like that was a subject I should not have touched upon on Bitcoin Talk.  And it is a subject I will likely never touch upon again.  But after I saw Leo leaving, I felt it is important to write a Thread about him.  Leo is one of a kind.  A fighter and a good person.  He fought for us, now he is fighting on his own and I just know he will succeed.

So Leo, thank you for your existence and I appreciate you for using your precious time to be a Member of Bitcoin Talk.  I could not not be emotional reading your Farewell considering it was only last year you cheered me up and offered to help.  I want to know you and your family are well.  I feel emotional, but I will not cry because I know you will do well.

To put an end to this Thread, I will leave here the warm hearted message I received from Leo only one year ago,