Facebook as a Tombstone
Oct 27

Facebook as a Tombstone

Facebook ‘memorialises’ profiles

Facebook has announced that it will be giving friends and family the option to “memorialise” the profiles of members who have died.

[…] If a user is reported as deceased, Facebook will remove sensitive information such as status updates and contacts.

When reporting a death, users must offer “proof” by submitting either an obituary or news article.

by Deane   October 27, 2009 8:02 AM    |   Follow Gadgetopia on Twitter

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by Chris,   October 27, 2009 11:24 AM  

I foresee some good April fools pranks!

But on a serious note...someone's online self is something that has always weirded me out after they pass. I don't really know how to feel about it.

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