Ksexradio President Mike Rick Dies - GoFuckYourself.com

priest · 10-28-2002, 07:00 PM

From AVNOnline.Com:

Mike Rick, a fixture in the adult Internet industry since its inception, died late Sunday, Oct. 27, as the result of a fall while hiking.

Rick, a resident of Burbank, Calif., was co-founder of Orange Park, Fla.-based Cyber-Synergism and president of Burbank-based KSEX Radio. In addition to his other duties at the Internet radio station, he hosted "The KSEXperts," a weekly Webcast devoted to "how to get more out of sex and life." He also was a frequent speaker at adult Webmaster conventions.

According to an emotional statement released Monday morning by KSEX Program Director Wankus, the station will suspend programming for at least one day, and possibly one week, beginning Monday, Oct. 28, to honor Rick's memory and to give the staff a chance to grieve and regroup for the future.

"Last night, in a tragic accident while hiking, we lost our fearless leader, Mike Rick," Wankus' statement read. "This is not a joke email or some sick humor, like I thought when I first got the call. He went out at night with binoculars to gget a better look at the stars and slipped on a ridge in the Burbank hills, and [he] must have died while rolling down the steep cliff. I don't know many details beyond that....

"... I made one call today about it and couldn't get any words out because I was crying like a small child.

"As of tonight ... we will suspend all programming out of respect for the situtation. We may resume tomorrow night, although I'm not sure. I might wish to keep the entire week dark, under the circumstances. I can't think straight right now.

"If you are looking for something to do to help under the situation, first please project positive thoughts to Alison, Chris, Pop Pop, and Mike's family. If you're a religious type, please make many a prayer. Secondly, I wouldn't recommend a flutter of visitors and calls today, but tomorrow it would be nice for Alison to hear from [those close to her and employees].

"Please remember the awesome qualities [Rick] had as we move on to the future without him. He had an incredible heart and a vision like no other."

Condolences may be sent to Fastbroadcast, c/o Wankus, 2829 Glen Oaks Blvd. #203, Burbank, Calif. 91504. The station will deliver them to the family.

FreeNetPass Dave · 10-28-2002, 07:06 PM

Yeah, really sucks.

Lensman · 10-28-2002, 07:35 PM

Jesus, that's horrible.

A fall while hiking? What the hell was he hiking?

Ken · 10-28-2002, 09:13 PM

What a shame. Mike Rick was a really nice guy. I met him a few times and he always had a smile on his face and good things to say about people in general.

Makes you really appreciate the little things in life......

Mr.Fiction · 10-28-2002, 10:01 PM

That's horrible. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.

I find it slightly bizarre that the guy releasing the statement about his death is called WankUs.

NETbilling · 10-28-2002, 11:09 PM

This is so sad.

Mike was a really great guy and always fun to hang out with. It was just a few weeks ago we were hanging in Mexico. Mike was a great personality and visionary.

Our prayers go out to Alison and the kids as well as his father and employees.

Mitch & Sarah

AdultGames · 10-28-2002, 11:32 PM

I just read about this too, and I am really saddened. Mike has been a good friend over the past couple of years, and I will miss him dearly.

Here is the link to the AVNOnline site so everyone knows that this is really and not a spoof of any type.

http://www.avnonline.com/issues/2002...802_rick.shtml

LAJ · 10-31-2002, 03:27 PM

Wanted to share our tribute to Mike Rick...

http://www.ynotmasters.com/news/ynew...102/page2.html

"The memorial service for adult industry entrepreneur, Mike Rick, will be held Friday, November 1, 2002, at the Church of the Recessional in Forest Lawn, 1712 South Glendale Avenue, Glendale, California, 91205. The ceremonies will begin promptly at 9:00 am (PST)."

TDF · 10-31-2002, 03:29 PM

I have a certain penchant for crashing strangers funerals..(dont ask) but I think I might check this one out for a valid reason. My condolences go out to his family

MultiBill · 10-31-2002, 06:56 PM

I spoke many times with Rick, as I have been a long time customer of Cyber Synergism.

I never got to meet the man, but every time I spoke with him, I felt I had been touched by someone who was very electric and excited about his business projects and life in general

On behalf of our team at Silicon River, I would like to pass my thoughts on from all of us to Alison and everyone else at Cyber Syngergism who must be feeling so very low right now.

If there is anything we can do in this time of extreme grief, please tell us, and we will do everything in our power to help.

Daniel

10-28-2002, 07:00 PM	#1
priest Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 139	Ksexradio President Mike Rick Dies From AVNOnline.Com: Mike Rick, a fixture in the adult Internet industry since its inception, died late Sunday, Oct. 27, as the result of a fall while hiking. Rick, a resident of Burbank, Calif., was co-founder of Orange Park, Fla.-based Cyber-Synergism and president of Burbank-based KSEX Radio. In addition to his other duties at the Internet radio station, he hosted "The KSEXperts," a weekly Webcast devoted to "how to get more out of sex and life." He also was a frequent speaker at adult Webmaster conventions. According to an emotional statement released Monday morning by KSEX Program Director Wankus, the station will suspend programming for at least one day, and possibly one week, beginning Monday, Oct. 28, to honor Rick's memory and to give the staff a chance to grieve and regroup for the future. "Last night, in a tragic accident while hiking, we lost our fearless leader, Mike Rick," Wankus' statement read. "This is not a joke email or some sick humor, like I thought when I first got the call. He went out at night with binoculars to gget a better look at the stars and slipped on a ridge in the Burbank hills, and [he] must have died while rolling down the steep cliff. I don't know many details beyond that.... "... I made one call today about it and couldn't get any words out because I was crying like a small child. "As of tonight ... we will suspend all programming out of respect for the situtation. We may resume tomorrow night, although I'm not sure. I might wish to keep the entire week dark, under the circumstances. I can't think straight right now. "If you are looking for something to do to help under the situation, first please project positive thoughts to Alison, Chris, Pop Pop, and Mike's family. If you're a religious type, please make many a prayer. Secondly, I wouldn't recommend a flutter of visitors and calls today, but tomorrow it would be nice for Alison to hear from [those close to her and employees]. "Please remember the awesome qualities [Rick] had as we move on to the future without him. He had an incredible heart and a vision like no other." Condolences may be sent to Fastbroadcast, c/o Wankus, 2829 Glen Oaks Blvd. #203, Burbank, Calif. 91504. The station will deliver them to the family.

10-28-2002, 09:13 PM	#4
Ken Make more with us. Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 562	What a shame. Mike Rick was a really nice guy. I met him a few times and he always had a smile on his face and good things to say about people in general. Makes you really appreciate the little things in life...... __________________ Ken ColdHardCash.com. The next big thing in adult. VividCash.com - Check out the all new Vivid.com! Domain Development Corp - Premier Domain Parking and Management!

10-28-2002, 11:09 PM	#6
NETbilling Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 8,584	This is so sad. Mike was a really great guy and always fun to hang out with. It was just a few weeks ago we were hanging in Mexico. Mike was a great personality and visionary. Our prayers go out to Alison and the kids as well as his father and employees. Mitch & Sarah __________________ Mitch Farber CEO - NETbilling, Inc. Email / Phone: 888-357-8166 / 661-252-2456 Transaction processing & 24/7 call center services with exceptional rates and flexibility, since 1998!

10-28-2002, 11:32 PM	#7
AdultGames Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Location: USA Posts: 190	I just read about this too, and I am really saddened. Mike has been a good friend over the past couple of years, and I will miss him dearly. Here is the link to the AVNOnline site so everyone knows that this is really and not a spoof of any type. http://www.avnonline.com/issues/2002...802_rick.shtml __________________ Paul M. Games President The Leaders In Online Adult Games Content www.AdultWebGames.com

10-31-2002, 03:27 PM	#8
LAJ Gingerific Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin Posts: 5,567	Wanted to share our tribute to Mike Rick... http://www.ynotmasters.com/news/ynew...102/page2.html "The memorial service for adult industry entrepreneur, Mike Rick, will be held Friday, November 1, 2002, at the Church of the Recessional in Forest Lawn, 1712 South Glendale Avenue, Glendale, California, 91205. The ceremonies will begin promptly at 9:00 am (PST)." __________________ YNOT.com - The original industry resource email jay at ynot dot com or skype LAJConsulting

10-28-2002, 07:06 PM	#2
FreeNetPass Dave Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 270	Yeah, really sucks. __________________ ICQ: 102858186 FreeNetPass AVS : $15/FREE membership even if the surfer cancels! $17 recurring Premiums! Adult Insider : Webmaster resources, daily news, FREE stuff for posting. PornStarBucks : Jenna Jameson, Briana Banks, Jill Kelly, and now Tera Patrick!

10-28-2002, 07:35 PM	#3
Lensman GFY Chaperone Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Adult.com Posts: 9,846	Jesus, that's horrible. A fall while hiking? What the hell was he hiking?

10-28-2002, 10:01 PM	#5
Mr.Fiction Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Free Speech Land Posts: 9,484	That's horrible. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. I find it slightly bizarre that the guy releasing the statement about his death is called WankUs.

10-31-2002, 03:29 PM	#9
TDF Triple OG nigga on GFY Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: in the BP4L family compound Posts: 27,296	I have a certain penchant for crashing strangers funerals..(dont ask) but I think I might check this one out for a valid reason. My condolences go out to his family __________________ Sig heil

10-31-2002, 06:56 PM	#10
MultiBill Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia & LasVegas, Nevada & Manila, Philippines Posts: 62	I spoke many times with Rick, as I have been a long time customer of Cyber Synergism. I never got to meet the man, but every time I spoke with him, I felt I had been touched by someone who was very electric and excited about his business projects and life in general On behalf of our team at Silicon River, I would like to pass my thoughts on from all of us to Alison and everyone else at Cyber Syngergism who must be feeling so very low right now. If there is anything we can do in this time of extreme grief, please tell us, and we will do everything in our power to help. Daniel __________________ Optmized Payment Protection