[design219]

how will we know?

I request everyone put a username and password in their will with a request for next of kin to log in and tell us.

Or should we really not care?

[Dakar the Fourth]

Well, I'm creeped out.

Edit: I was really expecting "If a macnn 'er dies in the forest, and no one is around to hear it, does anyone care?"

[design219]

That's better.

[MacosNerd]

Originally Posted by design219 

I request everyone put a username and password in their will with a request for next of kin to log in and tell us.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that I believe the next of kin will be too hurt and busy with funeral arrangements to log into an internet forum to say that so and so has died.


and oh yea, this is kind of creepy.

[ort888]

Another board I post on has had three different members die. It's a bit surreal.

[design219]

Originally Posted by MacosNerd 

I believe the next of kin will be too hurt and busy with funeral arrangements to log into an internet forum to say that so and so has died.

Well, by the time a will is dealt with your kin should be cool with it.

And maybe I'm not really expecting anyone to do this either. Just creepy thinking.

[LegendaryPinkOx]

"We must consider both the ultimate end and all clear sensory evidence, to which we refer our opinions; for otherwise everything will be full of uncertainty and confusion." - Epicurus


<creepy> WooooooooOOooooo </creepy>

[turtle777]

I'm not worried, I'll continue to post from heaven.

-t

[LegendaryPinkOx]

Originally Posted by turtle777 

I'm not worried, I'll continue to post from heaven.

-t

AHH!! Ghost!

[design219]

Anybody posting from heaven (or hell) please fess up.

[olePigeon]

Originally Posted by turtle777 

I'm not worried, I'll continue to post from heaven.

-t

What if you're reincarnated as a turtle?

[zerostar]

Originally Posted by ort888 

Another board I post on has had three different members die. It's a bit surreal.

And those are just the ones you know about...

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by olePigeon 

What if you're reincarnated as a turtle?

Dude, that's what I'm RIGHT NOW.

-t

[chris v]

I know enough of you IRL, that I suppose someone would take it upon themselves to make note of the fact that I had somehow managed to jam my head in the T-shirt press, and that my final words were "Hey y'all! Watch this!!"

[Buckaroo]

We did have one thread about a guy that went to jail and his Uncle posted something here. Although the thread might have been legit, it sounded a little shady. I can't remember what it was that made it sound shady.

[design219]

Originally Posted by zerostar 

And those are just the ones you know about...

Anybody know of any macnn'ers who have died?

I hesitate to ask, but everyone seems Ok so far with this subject.

[vmarks]

Actually, yes.

We have had MacNN forums members die.

The threads seem to have disappeared, but back a few years ago we had a lawyer/law student from the northern MidWest, who took his own life.

I donated a small amount in his memory to the school that he listed on his personal webpage at the time.

[Teronzhul]

Originally Posted by chris v 

I know enough of you IRL, that I suppose someone would take it upon themselves to make note of the fact that I had somehow managed to jam my head in the T-shirt press, and that my final words were "Hey y'all! Watch this!!"

I just wanna know who gets that awesome t-shirt.

[iranfromthezoo]

well if you hear of a firefighter in Mississippi was killed and I don't show up for a while you will know it was me....who really cares anyway?

[imitchellg5]

Originally Posted by iranfromthezoo 

well if you hear of a firefighter in Mississippi was killed and I don't show up for a while you will know it was me....who really cares anyway?

I do.

[peeb]

Just to point out the obvious - all MacNN members are going to die.

[Dakar the Fourth]

Speak for yourself, I plan to live forever.

[design219]

Oh, god.

[OwlBoy]

I don't think it is a wrong thing to think about. It is something that is totally new to the world. Online friends who would otherwise be left in the dark wondering if you die.

Quite reasonable, and I think a good idea to list in something like a will. Have a section on internet something or other that lists sites and contacts you would like informed.

Not really a laughing matter imo.

-Owl

[design219]

Well, I knew this idea would elicit some humor, but I was sort of serious. I don't personally know you all, but in a small way, I do. At least I feel that way.

[Laminar]

Originally Posted by vmarks 

Actually, yes.

We have had MacNN forums members die.

The threads seem to have disappeared, but back a few years ago we had a lawyer/law student from the northern MidWest, who took his own life.

I donated a small amount in his memory to the school that he listed on his personal webpage at the time.

That thread is definitely still around. Someone mentioned it in the MacNN History thread so I tracked it down.

[peeb]

We need an obituaries forum, apparently.

[design219]

Originally Posted by Laminar 

That thread is definitely still around.

Wow, that was a neat tribute. Never read his posts, but it sure shows how you develop relations in a forum.

[Atomic Rooster]

Is there a MacNN in Heaven? Prolly one for sure in Hell.

[Timo]

Originally Posted by chris v 

I know enough of you IRL, that I suppose someone would take it upon themselves to make note of the fact that I had somehow managed to jam my head in the T-shirt press, and that my final words were "Hey y'all! Watch this!!"

I lol'd.



Don't do that.

[Atomic Rooster]

Speaking of the dead. Whatever happened to wdlove?

[Dork.]

I've left instructions in my will that my wife should send besson3c some of my crap.

No, really, there's a zip-lock bag in the safe deposit box just for him!

[alligator]

I think I'm already dead. Is there a "undo" command in life?

[chris v]

Originally Posted by Timo 

I lol'd.



Don't do that.

I intend to continue being a thorn in your side for a long, long time.

[starman]

I felt a great disturbance on NN. As if tens of members suddenly cried out in terror, and was suddenly silenced.

[imitchellg5]

Originally Posted by starman 

I felt a great disturbance on NN. As if tens of members suddenly cried out in terror, and was suddenly silenced.

Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.

[starman]

Kid I've surfed from one side of the internet to the other, I've seen a lot of strange stuff, but there isn't anything that's going to make me believe there's one all-powerful force controlling everything.

[ghporter]

Actually, design219's thought about getting someone to log in and let the community know is a good one. My wife participates in a forum where a lot of ladies discuss jewelry (design, materials, craftsmen, sources), and they actually have a policy that members should have someone post to let the rest of the members know if they get sick or something. It's polite and helpful. Otherwise, there's no telling whether we'd find out about something like that.

[rickey939]

Originally Posted by design219 

how will we know?

Trust me, it'll be in the newspapers.

[chris v]

Originally Posted by starman 

I felt a great disturbance on NN. As if tens of members suddenly cried out in terror, and was suddenly silenced.

Nah, that was just Ca$h's last ten accounts getting banned.

[chris v]

Originally Posted by rickey939 

Trust me, it'll be in the newspapers.

When you die, the headlines will read "Gore! Icky!"

[rickey939]

Originally Posted by chris v 

When you die, the headlines will read "Gore! Icky!"

If that is the case, I've been dead a few hundred times already...

[cjrivera]

Originally Posted by chris v 

Nah, that was just Ca$h's last ten accounts getting banned.

Huh? Fifteen minutes has gone by already?

[Macfreak7]

When I die, another Macfreak shall spring to life!!

[Timo]

Originally Posted by chris v 

I intend to continue being a thorn in your side for a long, long time.

[SpaceMonkey]

I plan on just passing on my MacNN handle to my eldest progeny, so the SpaceMonkey lineage will continue on forever!!!

Now if I could just find a date...

[brapper]

Originally Posted by Laminar 

That thread is definitely still around. Someone mentioned it in the MacNN History thread so I tracked it down.

Wow. I remember those names...

I haven't died, in case anyone was wondering...

[zipperzap]

When I die most of you will be totally and most thoroughly dead, anyway.

I'm just reaching middle age at 62 - and when I go, I'll be at least 124!

... so the joke's on you!

[King Bob On The Cob]

Didn't someone here die on 9/11 on one of the planes and someone came back and told everyone?

[PaperNotes]

Does this include guest visitors?