LIVE FOREVER. BABY.
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Cars.. Houses.. Things. Things of tangible value.. They are passed down and willed to others after death. Why not Facebook, or even going further, blogs and other social network space! We may not have a tactile ability to touch our Facebook page, but your digital life has become a branch of your existence. Selfies and all..
There’s good news for those who want to forever live online after death: Facebook is about to let more than one billion users to decide who takes over their account when they die..
Sure some may scoff at such news.. Others may deem it another example of our digital and self addicted society . But it makes sense..
There’s a caveat to this story–and perhaps a relief for millions: ABC reports:
Once Facebook is notified someone has died, the profile page will turn into a memorial with “Remembering” listed before the person’s name. The digital heir will be able to change the profile photo, make posts on the page and respond to friend requests.
The one thing off-limits: Private messages. Facebook said a person’s heir will not be able to log in under their identity or see any of their private discussions.
It will be called Facebook Legacy. And it will set into place a concise plan Of action for who represents our memorial page once we are not within an earthly realm..
I have pondered something, though.. If EVPs and VHS tapes can prove ghostly presences as so many believe, how long until these spirits learn to communicate on Facebook.. Perhaps one day when you log into your deceased family’s facebook page, you’ll be greeted by evidence that they were recently there as well.
