Cousin Max, way to go! I keep seeing cousin Ariel on my friends list and was thinking the same thing. I'm glad you did this.
We miss you Ariel.
Smoke
maxkalehoff
· 9 months ago
Thanks, Smoke. And it's a good reminder that your presence and activities online are leaving behind a digital breadcrumb that will become your legacy.
Sam
· 9 months ago
A friend just passed your blog entry to my attention. I own a site (Otrib.com) that helps people deal with end of life matters. That includes tribute pages to those who have passed away. And we also have a group page on Facebook, named Otrib, which is open for all to join.
In cases that I have witnessed, FB users will establish entirely new "In memory of" pages or groups for someone that has died. It gives you, the next of kin/relative/friend, the administrative rights to control content on their memorial page. I know that wasn't the main purpose of your blog topic, but did want to suggest alternative ways of honoring/remembering your cousin.
maxkalehoff
· 9 months ago
Thanks. Makes sense to have such services. Nothing wrong with new memorial sites, very appropriate in many circumstances. But there's something even more authentic when the venue formerly managed by the deceased continues on as the gathering place.
I'm sorry for your loss. I know you would much prefer not to have this story to tell.
But I'm impressed with Facebook's response. This sounds like a good policy, and their note to you strikes me as thoughtful and appropriate. Is this the same company that trips over their own feet on privacy issues? Because I think they got this one right.
Nathan
maxkalehoff
· 9 months ago
Good point. Yes, they handled well so far. The form letter was a little weird. And it was obviously a form because it implied I asked for my cousin's login information, which is not true. Importantly, the request was expedited reasonably quick: about a week (as opposed to weeks).
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We miss you Ariel.
Smoke
In cases that I have witnessed, FB users will establish entirely new "In memory of" pages or groups for someone that has died. It gives you, the next of kin/relative/friend, the administrative rights to control content on their memorial page. I know that wasn't the main purpose of your blog topic, but did want to suggest alternative ways of honoring/remembering your cousin.
I'm sorry for your loss. I know you would much prefer not to have this story to tell.
But I'm impressed with Facebook's response. This sounds like a good policy, and their note to you strikes me as thoughtful and appropriate. Is this the same company that trips over their own feet on privacy issues? Because I think they got this one right.
Nathan