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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[Why dont they just allow facebook users to setup a next of kin..that person then is able to log in via special username and password, and activate "facebook graveyard" which turns the persons page into a memorial.. and basically only allows this to happen after the facebook user who has died hasnt logged in at least 6 months or somthing...<br><br>while this wont be fool proof. it will take facebook out of the picture from an admin stand point, and leave it to the actual user to allow the trust with somone to set it up when the pass on.<br><br>there you go facebook.. a free idea...use it.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[eMax]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 9:40AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[It will never be fool-proof as long as fools run FaceBook.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[gerrihan65]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 2:18PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[That is an excellent idea, eMax!  It could just be an option when you set up your profile.  You can select a friend from your list to be your memorial host.  It would be cool if Facebook could allow other people to view the memorial that weren't friends on Facebook with the deceased.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[someuser101]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 20th 2010 9:35AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[You could decorate the graves ala farmville.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[atssuroepc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 10:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[Nothing else but a way to get private info from the back door so long face book.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[joel rambaud]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 2:29PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[Very true - as with most good things, the people who run FB got greedy & ruined the whole thing (when they started sending email for everything).  I used to use FB 12 hrs/day everyday, but dropped it cold when they started that crap!  Now I understand they're spreading people's vital info around to marketers - hope it's the beginning of the end of FB! (& I'm a shut-in, with not much else to do! That's how bad it's gotten!)]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[tim]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 4:48PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[Hey tim, you can set facebook emails to "on" for everything via Account Settings. And that was the default setting. It took me like a half hour to find it to put an end to all the annoying emails.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryf4165]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 10:24PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[My son has my permission when I die to change my face book status to "Is chillin' with Jesus"  lol]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Pam Woolsey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 2:32PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[Thats cute, not a bad idea.  :)]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dee]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 4:49PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[good one!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[aurora]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 4:58PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[FB really helped me when my godbrother died last month. they gave me the option of turning it into a memorial page or deleting it all together. i opted for the memorial page so they deleted his login information (because one of his girlfriends had his password), and the removed all of his personal information but left the wall, videos, and photos up.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[revbabydoll]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 2:38PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[I completely understand how frustrated the facebook staff must be since they have to decipher delicately was is real and what is a farce.  Unfortunately we do have knuckleheads out there pranking on people. I lost one of my bestest, closest friend to suicide a year and a half ago, and lately when im on FB the picture will pop up asking me to reconnected or tag the photo.  Honestly, the first time it happened, my stomach sank and i was sooooo deeply saddened that i cried.  Now, when it happens (and it happens alot), i get a moment to remember so many good times we had, i still get sad, but im afforded some type of comfort, and remembrance.  So, to all u knuckleheads, please think before u prank.  And to all that have lost someone & still get to see their pic, embrace it!  My condolences go out to you all.  Just know that THEY are finally at peace.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[teecee1003]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 3:35PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[ That would be a bit creepy or very sad, to have Facebook want me to connect with someone who has died. I think that is a tacky thing of Facebook anyway, to "remind" me of who I should re-connect with. I think I can decide that for myself.<br> Rather than worrying about making software that searches out "death references" how about they just leave my friends list (or lack of) alone!  Next they will be wanting us to add people back on to our list that may have been removed!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[ZCatNip]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 20th 2010 1:11AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[Check the spelling on dying.  I thought that ment to change color.  Die is what people do.  By the way, I am a senior citizen.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[goodsisterssandy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 3:37PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[It's spelled *dying* when referring to death and *dyeing* when referring to coloring your hair. Please consult a dictionary or at least spell check.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[boli49]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 4:51PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[goodsistersandy, get over yourself. Its bad enough when people post comments about other peoples spelling, but when you post comments trying to correct other peoples spelling/grammar, at least know what you're talking about before you go spouting off.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kathy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 11:51PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[1. I have an idea. Since Facebook-hosted ads track your information anyway...why not get rid of the "reconnect with" feature for anyone who hasnt logged on in some time?<br><br>If John W. hasn't logged on in over a month, the his"reconnect" option won't come on.<br><br>2. Or Facebook should go back to its roots as a networking site for Collegiates. Have to have a college or university email account to log on. Because lets face it...once they opened it up to just anyone, thats when the problems started.<br><br>3. Or how about these people just get a life. Sure your loved one died. And you KNOW this. <br>So why not just ignore the "reconnect" option? <br>Or use it to remind you to go put fresh flowers at the cemetery?<br><br>I guess all three of those options involve too much damn common sense. Especially for the new rash of 21st Century bubbleheads living in America.<br><br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[leekenobi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 3:39PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[Thank you Facebook for the info about deceased members.  I also read some comment about facebook staff being fools or something to that effect.  If people feel that way why don't they just stop using the service.  I really enjoy using facebook and keeping up with people that I wouldn't ordinarily hear from.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelly Garrett]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 3:48PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[Facebook is coming out with a new game called "CemeteryVille". You have to mow the grass, pick up dead flowers, make headstones. The better you keep up the cemetery, the more visitors will come and pay respects. The more visitors the customer gets, the more of a chance they have to go to the "Pearly Gates", and conversly, no upkeep, no visitors, so that makes the ghosts go to the "Gates of Heck"!<br>You get cash for "Pearly Gates" customers, and deductions for "Gates of Heck".<br><br>Once the ghost is gone, you can reuse the plot for new customers!<br><br>I like it!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 20th 2010 9:41AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/07/19/dying-on-facebook-is-more-complicated-than-it-seems/</guid><description><![CDATA[One friend of mine who I have know for years, did pass away last year suddenly.  In fact I didnt actually believe he was gone until I read his Obituary.  I still go by his page and send him gifts, as do many of his friends.  I appreciate that his page is still up, so even tho he is gone, he is not forgotten. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[bamcubz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 19th 2010 4:44PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
