[Balanor]

I confess I haven't really read all the posts in this thread (although the IC post about the death was a very enjoyable read), however -

I do want to give kudos to theredknight_x for having the willpower to let a dead character remain dead. Just because the option to return to the living is there doesn't mean it needs to be taken.

So you have my thanks at least, and I hope other players begin to follow your lead in this regard as well.