What bolsters your opinion that we/they are Gear's dearest online friends? Is it because members mention his MIA status? That only means his absence has been noted. You presume too much on so little, and extrapolate an opinion that has no basis in reality -- well, maybe in the altered universe that is your own fantasy world.
Are you jealous of the faux attention given to Gear? Is that it? So I would guess that your nearly unanimous negative responses from TK members could tend to make you feel just a little bit green-eyed with longing for that same attention. Okay, here goes: *online, fake smooch, followed up by an equally fake online huggles* There, feel better? I know I do. Say, are you going to get that mole on your chin looked at?
I know, I know, you were REALLY just trying to be helpful and point out everyone's shortcomings about online friendships being nothing more than a will-'o-the-wisp. I guess we should all just let out a big sigh and lament in unison that we thought Gear really loved each and every one of us, how could he leave us without so much as a by your leave. Golly-gee-whiz, I'm still waiting by my e-mail, because Gear will surely send me a bye-bye message any moment now!
I wonder, is there a troll remedial summer camp near where you live? It may help in your attempt to shoe horn your personna in the flow of things here at TK, and in future you may be able to justify a pawnage victory dance for cleverness. I'll get out my dance card and put your name down for that occasion. I'm looking forward to your award winning repartee.