"pathetic" means pitiable, from the greek "pathos" > This man probably didn't have a great life and found his only refuge and belonging to be in IRC. The alter

"pathetic" means pitiable, from the greek "pathos" > This man probably didn't have a great life and found his only refuge and belonging to be in IRC. The alternative may have been to confront harsh reality and realize you're nobody to noone I think this fits the bill