Guohua has passed.

[beez]

I'm saddened to hear the news.

My most sincere condolences to her family and everyone she touched.

She will be missed and honored.

[ABNARTY]

I have waited to write this. It took some time for me to get it together in my head. 

To Mr. G, my prayers go out. To you and the family. If there is anything you need, please reach out. 

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I have challenges communicating with people. As a result, I do not frequently do it. Online boards are just as bad. I don't click and frequently get discouraged. When RN was recommended at another site, I figured I would give it a try. 

Mrs. G welcomed me immediately. How cool was that? An actual person with a terrific heart. When I wrote an OP or replied to a thread, she would give it a "thumbs up" or whatever we call it here. Whether she read what I wrote or not is immaterial to me. She was there and remembered me as a person. Sometimes she would even reply and I loved hearing what she had to say. I always figured her avatar was her smiling at me. Sappy, I know. 

If I continue reading and replying here, I don't know. But RN is in large part what she helped build. It will always remind me of her.

[NightskyeB4Dawn]

I have waited to write this. It took some time for me to get it together in my head. 

To Mr. G, my prayers go out. To you and the family. If there is anything you need, please reach out. 

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I have challenges communicating with people. As a result, I do not frequently do it. Online boards are just as bad. I don't click and frequently get discouraged. When RN was recommended at another site, I figured I would give it a try. 

Mrs. G welcomed me immediately. How cool was that? An actual person with a terrific heart. When I wrote an OP or replied to a thread, she would give it a "thumbs up" or whatever we call it here. Whether she read what I wrote or not is immaterial to me. She was there and remembered me as a person. Sometimes she would even reply and I loved hearing what she had to say. I always figured her avatar was her smiling at me. Sappy, I know. 

If I continue reading and replying here, I don't know. But RN is in large part what she helped build. It will always remind me of her.

I am just another orphan that was welcomed, and taken in as a member of the RN family. I think I understand how you feel.

I write a lot, but I am not foolish enough to believe that it goes any further than talking out loud to myself. I never belonged to many sites, and I have given up on those that I used to participate in, because there too I was talking to myself out loud, but the atmosphere was far less tolerant, and often hostile.

I hope you stay and contribute to RN, and I hope that RN will continue as a legacy for Mr. G and to Mrs. G. If RN fades away, so will I. I may go back to lurking at a couple of sites, but I don't see myself actually participating any place else. The internet no longer has the same appeal to me, and I trust it less and less each day. All may be mute in the future anyway, as I can hear the bells tolling in the distance.

Ask not for whom the bell tolls.

[beez]

Most of us can't do much, but to honor her memory and what she put into this site, we need to post more.

Write more.

She has many wonderful legacies.

Let's make this site one of them.

[ABNARTY]

I have waited to write this. It took some time for me to get it together in my head. 

To Mr. G, my prayers go out. To you and the family. If there is anything you need, please reach out. 

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I have challenges communicating with people. As a result, I do not frequently do it. Online boards are just as bad. I don't click and frequently get discouraged. When RN was recommended at another site, I figured I would give it a try. 

Mrs. G welcomed me immediately. How cool was that? An actual person with a terrific heart. When I wrote an OP or replied to a thread, she would give it a "thumbs up" or whatever we call it here. Whether she read what I wrote or not is immaterial to me. She was there and remembered me as a person. Sometimes she would even reply and I loved hearing what she had to say. I always figured her avatar was her smiling at me. Sappy, I know. 

If I continue reading and replying here, I don't know. But RN is in large part what she helped build. It will always remind me of her.

I am just another orphan that was welcomed, and taken in as a member of the RN family. I think I understand how you feel.

I write a lot, but I am not foolish enough to believe that it goes any further than talking out loud to myself(1). I never belonged to many sites, and I have given up on those that I used to participate in, because there too I was talking to myself out loud, but the atmosphere was far less tolerant, and often hostile.

I hope you stay and contribute to RN, and I hope that RN will continue as a legacy for Mr. G and to Mrs. G. If RN fades away, so will I(2). I may go back to lurking at a couple of sites, but I don't see myself actually participating any place else. The internet no longer has the same appeal to me, and I trust it less and less each day. All may be mute in the future anyway, as I can here the bells tolling in the distance.

Ask no for who the bell tolls.

1. That's a really good way to put that. Thanks for helping with that.

2. I will be here. Yes, I lurk other places (Gab, MeWe, FB, etc.) but here is the best.

[WalksInSilence]

Dear Mr. G, I am so so sorry for the loss of your true companion. You are a hero. In spite of your pain you gave us a heartfelt generous final message from 'beyond'. I applaud you and thank you. Please be kind and gentle to your self. 

I only encountered Guohua briefly but she made a lasting impression. She was kind and welcoming and ever so patient with my feeble attempts to maneuver around in here. 
I should have listened to the little voice telling me to come in and get to know her better, that I regret. Cheers Guo, keep an eye on us, aye!

Gordi told us on "The other Side" I pray for all you who were so close for so long. WIS

People always say 'They are in a better place' and forget we aren't.

[Sol]

When I got an email from Gordi earlier this week, telling me the bad news, for the first time in a very, very long time, I sat down and cried. I never cry but this hit me like a ton of bricks. Didn't see it coming, I didn't even know she had been sick.

I cried, not because I lost someone I respected and loved dearly but I cried because the world, the real one and the virtual one had just lost an amazing soul.

I think I might have known her a little more than most, in this virtual world and the real one, so this is my tribute to Guohua, the owner of this Rogue adventure, my friend.

You might not know but in real life, Guohua was a Traditional Chinese Doctor and Acupuncturist, a teacher and a mentor.

I had been sick, very sick, a few years back and I reached out to her. So she asked me about my pee and wanted a picture of my tongue and other questions that I thought were, let's say, weird. But I trusted her so I answered all she asked with honesty. Then I receive this bag of stuff at home, from Guohua. Stuff meaning herbs and roots and sticks and I was like, "the hell?!?". And methodology on making this potion that would help me. Again, as I trusted her, I followed the instructions to a T. A few weeks in, I'm fully healed, back to perfect health. That was Guohua.

She would forever text me afterwards to ask me how I was. Always following up. She was amazing.

In this virtual world, Guohua (it's her real name) and a few of us had been on a site where - after getting into a disagreement with that site owner - we all got banned overnight. We had all gotten the boot without a warning.

That is when the Rogue Nation idea started brewing in Guohua's mind. So the first version of Rogue Nation appeared. On a platform that was costly and a logistical nightmare to handle. That is when Guohua asked me if I could help, and this is when the real friendship began. We went into version 2 of Rogue Nation but it drove everyone crazy. Nothing worked as planned and Guohua wasn't really happy with it. We then launched version 3, this one - thus roguenation3 - and Guohua fell in love with it.

You need to know. Guohua treated this place like a Hotel owner. She would get excited every time someone new joined or even if a guest left a message somewhere. She always welcomed everyone personally. She always sent emails to people lurking, jus to invite them in if they could. She always wanted everyone to feel at home, to be comfortable and entertained.

It was never for her, it was pure altruism. And she always wanted Rogues to have freedom of speech, good or bad. I never was a Trump fan and Guohua was always posting about Trump. I questioned her one day and she told me that she had been so silenced about politics in China that Rogue Nation was to be the opposite. That was Guohua.

She loved everyone dearly, even ones she disagreed with. She was always afraid of offending - as she was using a translator often times - and she felt like maybe she wasn't saying the right words as they should have been said.

I cannot enumerate the number of times she asked me "Marc, can we create this game for members, can we create that feature for members?" as she wanted all of you to have fun and enjoy, at all times. That was Guohua.

She will be missed. Dearly. But she would say that "the show must go on." I just know she would.

I reached out to Mr G and he sends everyone his regards. And he thanks everyone for the support through this tough time.

R.I.P Mrs G.

Marc.

[DuckforcoveR]

I thought I would check in just to say hi as I get dragged around a mall by my girls, this is devastating to read. My and my families thoughts go out to all her friends and family, and especially Mr G. 

[CelticBanshee3]

I am so sad and shocked to hear this. i checked in tonight specifically to see if she was back. I had missed her posting the last couple of times I logged in. I haven't been here as long as most of you and when I joined RN3 she was very welcoming and helpful. My sincere condolences to Mr. G and her family.

[LightSpeedDriver]

I've not been here long but was welcomed politely and quickly by Guohua when I emailed asking to be able to join Rogue Nation. She was genuinely happy to have a humble member join. We may have conversed briefly on another site, but that was about it.

I'm very saddened to hear of her passing. My heart-felt condolences go out to her family and friends at this painful and difficult time.

[senona]

Mr. G, I do not know what to say. 

"I'm sorry" just doesn't cut it and yet, it is how I feel.


Guohua and I go waaaaaaay back to ATS, then Hernando's Hideaway to Rogue Nation -- all  3 versions,  as @Sol mentioned. Haha

She was the one who wanted to 'play in the back and push all the buttons' without hesitation
While I was the cautious one, leery of breaking something. 


We actually met years ago on a thread over at ATS, when someone was bullying her over her use of memes.
To which, I defended Mrs.G and the both of us kindly, but effectively, turned the tables on the bully to where they finally stop messing with Guohua.

And that was the start of our very long and wonderful friendship 


But she kept her cancer from me. 
No, I did not know

That was how Guohua was tho, she didn't want other people to worry about her. 
To be honest, she was worried about you, Rick, than herself in our talks .... and that was her way


So when @"Sol"  sent me an email, letting me know about her passing, you could have hit me in the head with a 2x4
I had no clue, it came out of left field.
And left me numb


I myself haven't been right since my late husband was diagnosed with dementia back in 2016 and we had to retire from the road. Our life changed overnight.

My days spent here became fewer and fewer. 
(working 2 jobs suck!!)

But Guohua would always know just when to reach out to me, and her tug pulled me back here. 
Then real life would rear it's ugly head, and again I would disappear. 

Guohua was an incredible soul, a dear friend that I will never, ever forget
I loved her so much and will miss her


All the comments here are on target describing Guohua.
She welcomed everybody and made them feel at home.
Yes, she did love her memes and emojis 

And the whip, well, that will always make me chuckle and smile 



Rick, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, your step- daughter and your family

Guohua will always be with you, always

If you need anything, do not hesitate to reach out 



And to the Rogue members, please know, that NOTHING is gonna change.

Rogue Nation will keep on going as if she were on one of her fishing trips, out shooting guns .... just an extended trip




She wanted a place where people could come and relax, bullshit with one another, have debates without worrying about being kicked out or shunned.

And that is the way it will remain. 

Just a bunch of Rogues, hanging out having a good time 



May you rest in peace my friend   
You will be missed 


Stay strong Rick
We are here for you

[Sol]

Just putting this back on top in case, someone doesn’t know yet.

[Ninurta]

Just putting this back on top in case, someone doesn’t know yet.

I've "stickied" it to the top of the Lit Candle Hall subforum to keep it easy to find.

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[ChiefD]

Mr. G, I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers and condolences go out to you and your family. 

I’m just numb from shock. I hadn’t been on here in a few months, and I found out from another member on Reddit that Guohua passed. I wasn’t able to log on for a few days. Guohua was one of a kind. It’s just so difficult to fathom her not being around anymore. She was so kind. She created my avatar when I first came on here, and emailed me when I had been off here for several months a few years ago. She always cared so much for others. 

RIP Guohua. Much love for you.

[Bigburgh]

Mr. G, I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers and condolences go out to you and your family. 

I’m just numb from shock. I hadn’t been on here in a few months, and I found out from another member on Reddit that Guohua passed. I wasn’t able to log on for a few days. Guohua was one of a kind. It’s just so difficult to fathom her not being around anymore. She was so kind. She created my avatar when I first came on here, and emailed me when I had been off here for several months a few years ago. She always cared so much for others. 

RIP Guohua. Much love for you.

  Thank you for the link back here.

  My Sincerest condolences to her family and friends. 

  I've not been a member here very long, but she happily embraced many members that were lost from other forums. 

Kindness 

Sincerest condolences
BigBurgh.

[Brotherman]

Hello friends,
I can't figure out how to make a new thread, make a new post anywhere but here so sorry for disrespect if it is taken that way. I have been on hiatus for awhile. I finished school with a 3.99 GPA, I got an apprenticeship for gunsmithing, I got off of night shift work as a welder machinist, and the other day got selected and I am training to be an inspector now. I didn't forget you all but a lot of the shit going down has been wild as fuck (best teenage puberty voice crack world gives there) Left my old lady, sons far away from me, all I got was the sick dog in which I love (and me and the old lady are seperate because of her but we are working it out) and a bunch of broken shit and a lot of work to do. I wanted to pop in and say Hi to all of my friends I haven't heard from in a while, I am always available on discord on the rouge channel complements of Omega. I love yall and stay strong, curious, and most importantly thirsty for more. 
Na na na na na na B-Man

[NoAngels]

Have not logged on for ages, so sorry for your loss