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Death of Matt Lightner (creator of Site5)

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Re: Death of Matt Lightner (creator of Site5)

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Post by inovica »

Whilst I've never been a customer (as I had our own dedicated servers) I've followed Site5 for years. They have always had a reputation for good customer service and this is usually instilled by the founders. Whilst I don't know the circumstances behind Matts death, it is very sad to see someone so young die. My thoughts are with his family.

At least Matt has been created is able to continue beyond him. That he was (with help of his cofounders and colleagues) able to build this business feels, to me anyway, that he has done more than many people who live longer lives

Re: Death of Matt Lightner (creator of Site5)

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Post by brianbreslin »

sunchild wrote: post #3

I'm a Site5 customer. One of the things that I love about the company is that I can pretty much forget about it until I need to change something. None of the pushy upselling and other annoyances that are business as usual for so much of the rest of the web.

I'm pretty sure they sold site5 about 18 months ago. I agree solid service for the price.

Re: Death of Matt Lightner (creator of Site5)

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Post by ukdm »

wyclif wrote: post #10

Just 28 years old. Sad. What was the cause of death?

Tom Sepper (COO of Site5) posted on Web Hosting Talk (http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showpost.php?s=fed7907b397ade5...) when someone asked this same question. His response included the following:

"With respect to everyone in mind, it's not our place to release any details (nor are they fully known)."

Re: Death of Matt Lightner (creator of Site5)

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Post by bwb »

It is very sad, I couldn't believe it when Vince told me. Way too young and too much great stuff left to do.

I'm sure his family appreciates the communities outpouring of support, thanks for that everyone! Ben Site5 CEO

Re: Death of Matt Lightner (creator of Site5)

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Post by acangiano »

I exchanged a few emails with Matt in the early days of Site5's support for Ruby on Rails. Truly upstanding guy who was committed to his business. So sad to see him pass away so young.

We don't know what's the cause of death, but given his young age, there is a chance that he may have taken his own life. Depression can be a disease as real as heart disease. If you are depressed, and reading this, please seek help.

Re: Death of Matt Lightner (creator of Site5)

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Post by tomjen3 »

ukdm wrote: post #14
wyclif wrote: post #10

Just 28 years old. Sad. What was the cause of death?

Tom Sepper (COO of Site5) posted on Web Hosting Talk ( http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showpost.php?s=fed7907b397ade5... ) when someone asked this same question. His response included the following: "With respect to everyone in mind, it's not our place to release any details (nor are they fully known)."

Another suicide?

Re: Death of Matt Lightner (creator of Site5)

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Post by hermannj314 »

tomjen3 wrote: post #19
ukdm wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Tom Sepper (COO of Site5) posted on Web Hosting Talk ( http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showpost.php?s=fed7907b397ade5... ) when someone asked this same question. His response included the following: "With respect to everyone in mind, it's not our place to release any details (nor are they fully known)."

Another suicide?

Given 28 and male it is equally likely he died of road fatality, suicide, poisoning or a violent act. They are all pretty close and then it just drops off to very rare stuff. So it is probably not wise to speculate at all.
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