RIP Brian Dooley

Was sad to receive the news that Brian Dooley had died, aged 79.

WHen I discovered the Internet, I also discovered Usenet newsgroups, and from 1996 to 2003 spent many an hour debating politics, society and well just about everything in nz.general, nz.politics and soc.culture.new-zealand. I met and made many good friends through Usenet.

Brian was one of the regular posters on the nz.* groups up until this  year. I’ve not beeen on Usenet for many years but have fond memories of debating Brian, and even met him a couple of times at meet-ups. He has an acerbic wit which I appreciated, even if it was directed at me occasionally.

My condolences to his family and close friends.