Why do people make dumb posts like this?

The amount of trolls seems to have gone up dramatically since the software upgrade.

Gus posted this:

I was fortunate to meet Chip last year. During Chip's interview with Cardplayer I phoned in a question about Chip's biggest "scores". Chip invited me to meet him in Bobby's Room and he would share a few stories with me. A few months later I took him up on his invitation and had a twenty minute chat with him while the Big Game was going on at the Bellagio. Chip told me some stories and we had a few laughs. I'm glad I had the chance to meet the greatest poker player of all time.

RIP Chip, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

gg chip

you`ll be missed!

RIP

RIP Chip. Sincerest condolences to his friends and family

Condolences to his family, relatives, etc.

@Jazzy3113:

What should people write instead of RIP and condelnces, or whatever?
Should they write: Oh well another individual just died, why do you care?
The difference between a marine and Chip Reese is probably the significance in the poker world.
It's the same with scientist that cried when Albert Einstein died.
It's not always a personal thing.
I personally dont care when some football player dies, I am not interested in football, but I would care if some soccer player dies.

I expressed myself weird, i am sorry. Hopefully you understand what i mean.
Furthermore I do agree on some points you make.

RIP, Chip... The poker world lost a world class player today.

(p.s. why are people such douchebags in this thread? Jokes aren't necessary)

I'm sure chip is in a game with stewy ungar and johnny moss in a high stakes game in heaven..
RIP chip..

It doesn't really matter now, but does anyone know how pneumonia can be fatal within such a short amount of time?
Reading Gus' statement it must be a terrible shock to all the people who were close to him.

Lara Miller, who usually does PR work for CardPlayer, is handling all media requests for the Brunson family. She's asked that I post the following statements from Doyle and Todd on her behalf:

Doyle:

“I have lost one of my oldest and dearest friends today. He was one of the most unique individuals I have ever known and Poker has lost one of the greats today.”

Todd:

“I have lost a mentor and friend today. He was like a family member to me.”

The Brunson family requests that they be allowed to grieve the passing of their dear friend. Funeral arrangement and donation information will be released along with an official statement in the next couple of days.

If anyone browsing these boards is looking to get in touch with the Brunsons regarding this matter, they request that you do so through Lara. She can be reached at lara.miller@cardplayer.com.

Petition to rename 50K HORSE event in honor of Chip.

RIP Chip.

RIP sir

sad day such a good player