+save2600 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Was curious if having some kind of denotation for members that are no longer with us would be easy enough or worthwhile to implement? Some other sites I've noticed will have something like 'In Memoriam' around their user name, which I think is nice. Serves obvious purposes, but is also respectful at the same time. Easy to see who's been banned as their user name is in bold, and a 'Banned' tag for their status. So figure maybe the forum software could do something for the deceased. Touchy subject maybe, but... ? 9 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wongojack Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Was JUST thinking about this 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5149630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psionic Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 I support this idea as well. 👍 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5185968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 It’s a good idea and will only get more relevant with time 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5300429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) I think it's a depressing idea. But you could just put "Game Over" there I suppose. Edited August 18, 2023 by Trinity 6 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5300538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Maybe a name change. "Deceased member" sounded like we were supposed to report in on any erectile dysfunction. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5300551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 It wouldn't have to be placed around the username. It could be enough if the profile said "Past member" instead of "Member" or "Subscriber". I can't recall if you can close your account voluntarily and how it is handled, if posts are anonymized but in that case you left on your own will. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5302941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Maybe “account closed” Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5302946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 15 hours ago, Flojomojo said: Maybe “account closed” Problem is, 'account closed' doesn't provide enough info. People might wonder if so-and-so were still alive and may take the time to look them up elsewhere, and/or potentially disturb loved ones and survivors. Also wouldn't work in the off-chance a family member or someone wanted to maintain the account for whatever reason(s). Ie: pending deals or deals in progress, projects that were currently being worked on/close to release, estate sale purposes, or say someone like Barb (Jerry @oldjd) wanted to continue providing dust covers... think she ended up with her own account, but just giving some examples. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5302978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldLeader Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 I think it's a good idea and would provide a certain sense of knowing,...Maybe not closure, per se, but I'd rather know. I messaged another member just last night to see if he is still with us. If he doesn't respond I guess I'll just have to assume the worst. And of course, some people won't have someone around to let everyone know... I'm sure Al is too busy to worry about it in a general sense, but if it were implemented, (under certain circumstances, i.e. a loved one lets someone know), I see it as a positive and respectful thing. 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5303416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 14 minutes ago, GoldLeader said: I messaged another member just last night to see if he is still with us. If he doesn't respond I guess I'll just have to assume the worst... Or in the case he doesn't log into AA much, may not have e-mail notifications checked in his user settings to alert him of DM's. Assuming a given e-mail address is even still valid, you don't have his phone number, blah blah blah. ...if you know where he lives, real name, etc. can always search the online obits. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5303430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldLeader Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 On 8/23/2023 at 10:52 AM, save2600 said: Or in the case he doesn't log into AA much, may not have e-mail notifications checked in his user settings to alert him of DM's. Assuming a given e-mail address is even still valid, you don't have his phone number, blah blah blah. ...if you know where he lives, real name, etc. can always search the online obits. Well, in this case,...I don't know his real name or phone number... And he hasn't responded. There is a chance some "life" got in the way...Or could be something medical...Perhaps in the future he comes back and explains, or... Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5304382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldLeader Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 If implemented, I'd just like to see it say "R. I. P." below the name... 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5304383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapitanClassic Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) If they were a homebrew developer, perhaps deprecated Edited August 25, 2023 by CapitanClassic 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5304481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spriggy Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 If I kick the bucket ... please leave a "Buried in the Atari Land Fill" under my username. Bad humor aside, I agree with idea. So many good souls here deserve some reflection. However ... Big job for Al. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5304952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5305269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 On 8/22/2023 at 6:00 PM, carlsson said: It wouldn't have to be placed around the username. It could be enough if the profile said "Past member" instead of "Member"... ...that would be 'Passed Member'. 😀 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5305282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 If anyone blames batari BASIC for the flicker in Mr Run & Jump I will furiously necro post from beyond to defend beginners and high level language compilers! 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5305286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
idavis Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 8/26/2023 at 3:54 AM, Spriggy said: If I kick the bucket Gotta love the optimism 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5317378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvga Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 On 8/26/2023 at 4:54 AM, Spriggy said: If I kick the bucket ... On 9/15/2023 at 11:52 AM, idavis said: Gotta love the optimism Well, he's immortal so far so who knows I saw a post from a member where it said "Banned" under where the joysticks are displayed. Maybe when we discover someone has passed we could simply put something like "remembered" or "departed". 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5319471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhd Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 While I agree that this is a good idea, the biggest challenge is going to be implementing it with any consistency. There are a few high-profile members whose death gets announced, and, very rarely, a family member may make an announcement, but for the most part people just vanish for unknown reasons. For example, there is nobody in my world who knows, much less cares, about my participation in various online forums; there is certainly nobody who is going to the trouble of posting a formal notice of my passing. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5331965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 On 8/22/2023 at 7:05 PM, Flojomojo said: Maybe “account closed” Maybe “game over “ 🫢 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5332004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Just now, Cafeman said: Maybe “game over “ 🫢 NGL, that's sad but really good 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5332005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Perhaps "Headed to the next level?" Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5339722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 "Insert Coin(s) to continue" Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/343220-deceased-member-status/#findComment-5344341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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