That thread is now locked. I always appreciated his directness, and writing style.
As for the other aspects of his life, for those who are deists, Barton could undoubtedly use our prayers.
The French have a saying, "To know all is to forgive all."
In the meantime, perhaps some good can come out of his death if it raises awareness about suicide, and we can resolve to do something about it amongst FlyerTalkers.
Those subject to depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other neurosis such as anal-retentiveness may be at higher risk of suicide. The same behaviors that might lead one to spend excessive time online or focusing on miles and points could be symptomatic of other problems.
Additionally, his death can serve as a cautionary tale about the need to be vigilant about those we meet online, even in a "community" such as ours.