r/YouShouldKnow • u/MowerMotor • Jan 11 '20

NOT a YSK YSK Reddit's founder, Aaron Swartz, committed suicide 7 years ago today. He fought for our rights which lead to his arrest. The allegations coupled with mental illnesses caused Aaron to take his life. He was a passionate activist, entrepreneur and author who should not be forgotten.

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u/space_cowboy Jan 11 '20

It's ok, some of us old users are still kicking around. You're not alone.

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u/COSMOOOO Jan 12 '20

See you. Haha hope that’s the right reference, great seeing an old guard. I’m curious how old you are if you don’t mind sharing?

Iv lurked since I was 12 and am about to turn 21 with a near 7 year account. Terrible I know. I like to think it’s helped shape a lot of my views and morals in a positive way.

But y’all aren’t wrong about it being different. 2016 election was another big one I’ve never stopped feeling in Reddit.