Facebook will “memorialize” the profiles of dead users when their loved ones request it, the Associated Press reported.
However, the social network will remove any contact information and prevent people from logging in, the wire service reported.
Deceased users’ profiles will also be prevented from appearing in the “suggestions” section of the site, the AP reported.
I applaud the social network for helping its estimated 300 million users to grieve and remember those close to them.
As the social network becomes an increasingly large part of users’ lives, this move is a smart and sensitive one — one that will undoubtedly further cement Facebook’s place in society.
What, no quips about the “live feed?”
Comment by Lisa — October 28th, 2009 @ 10:07 am
This is what I have been talking about.
Comment by scott — October 29th, 2009 @ 12:06 am
Lisa, no way. This is a deadly serious topic…
Actually, I do think this is pretty cool. Better than just deleting the profile of leaving it in limbo.
Comment by Jack — November 1st, 2009 @ 5:21 pm