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Rest in Pixels
The creator of the pixel passed away this week.
I didn't even realize there WAS a creator of the pixel. But Russell Kirsch had a huge effect on my life, and if you're visiting this site, I'm going to assume your life, too. I met some of my best friends and inspirations through TSR and pixel art, and it never would have happened without his man. So as you look at all the amazing artwork this week, and every week, give a thought to Mr. Kirsch and everything he did for our hobby.
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Rest in Pixels 4ever Miss
Rest in peace, from now on instead saying "the greatest invention since sliced bread" I'm going to start saying "it's the greatest invention since pixels"
Rest in peace.
Gone, but never forgotten.
Rest in Peace Mr. Kirsch, the milestones you made in the fields of computer science will never be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Mr. Kirsch, the milestones you made in the fields of computer science will never be forgotten.
R.I.P. i guess but this sure is confusing
I don't mean to downplay the death of an important person but Russell Kirsch was the inventor of the digital image scanner in 1957. It was Frederic C. Billingsley who actually came up with the term "pixel" in 1965, and died in 2002. Just wanted to clarify that.
Rest In Peace. You'll be remembered for a really long time.
I'm pretty sure he at least passed away knowing something so small he created had such a HUGE impact in how digital medium is displayed to this very day and is going to be important for a LOOOOOOOOOOONG time.
@teh_supar_hackr I agree, 2020's been pretty sucky.
Although, there has been some good things this year
Although, there has been some good things this year
2020 is a crap year.
@DogToon64 Without him sprites would'int exists.
@DogToon64 Without him sprites would'int exists.
Rest in Peace
It's sad that the creator of the pixel has passed away now :(
If it wasn't for him, we probably couldn't rip, make, or edit sprites
If it wasn't for him, we probably couldn't rip, make, or edit sprites
Also, @psykonaut how about "The best thing since sprited bread?"