Ladies and gentlemen, put a black cross in your diary against Thursday 15 May 2008. Do so as a sign of respect and remembrance, and to honour the memory of a fallen friend. Today marks a sad day in the annals of history, and represents a cruel dagger in the wholesome bosom of the internet. I'm of course speaking expressly about the death of Percy--an animated pony so full of life and hope our heart swelled to bursting point with pride. We were proud because we knew (s)he? carried a flame for vigilance and justice, even in the face of the seemingly insurmountable task of advocating truth in the minefield that is videogame violence education. It is the ultimate irony then, and a travesty to Percy's unwavering message, that rather than spread the good word down below, our pink message-carrying equine bastion of justice has gone to frolic in the eternal fields of cartoon heaven.

　　We won't perpetuate the heartache of the sad news further by giving the outlet responsible for the news and ultimate "take down" of Percy the satisfaction of another ill-gotten page view. A major Australian newspaper is reporting an alleged intellectual property infringement is to blame, and as a result of the paper bringing it to the copyright holder's attention, Percy was subsequently put down. Only time will tell what effect the loss will have on the community--the real victim here is truth. Instead of angry pitchforking waving and hurling of flaming torches, we call for the support and intelligence of gamers the world over to unite and shine their collective understanding just a little brighter as one candle is snuffed out in the night. We do this in hope of continuing the message of love and understanding. R.I.P Pony, forever in our hearts and minds.

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