Category: Zone BBS Suggestions and Feedback
Hey guys. I was going through board posts tonight, after being gone from the
sight for quite some time, and I realize just how many people we've lost
throughout our time as a community. I'd like to suggest in In Memoriam board
section, where we put all the boards of zoners who have passed away. I also
suggest that we leave them available for anyone to post on, no matter how old
the board is. I don't even know how many people we've lost now, but this year,
there have been four. I don't think we've ever seen that number, and I think it'd
be awesome to have a whole board topic as a tribute to our fallen friends.
I like that idea.
it makes the person feel special- and it makes their passing mean something a lot more personal.
I think it should be part of safe haven, so that people show respect their
Agree.
No, not part of Safe Haven. I mean, it should be its own board topic.
I think I see what Oracle is trying to say. Safe Haven does have several boards under it's broader heading. I think her idea is that if it's there, people have to be more respectful in their comments. We know from past boards that some comments aren't very nice about the person who is gone. I'm not saying they all should be, but at the same time, I know it has been upsetting to many when nasty things get said about someone after they've passed. But I also see where you're coming from Sam...if it's under safe haven, most people aren't likely to find it. Merit to each idea, but I think I agree with it being it's own board, not under the SH heading. CL's, maybe see what the admins have to say about this?
I've wanted to see that board added for years. Maybe if enough people post on this thread, it'll happen.
Becky
Yeah. Safe haven is too broad for this I think. It'll be interested to see what comes
of this.
I strongly suspect that Naked Dave aka Naked Driver may have passed, or is at the least very ill and out of commission. He very suddenly disappeared without a trace last February. I tracked him down on skype and also got no response. Checked his city and found his name, but no info.
I would like to see this implemented as well. As for Safe Haven, one would hope that people would have decency and respect for our fallen friends such that talk would be clean without a "safe haven" type direction being suggested to folks.
I think this is a really important suggestion.
I really liked Naked Dave and sorry if he passed.
The older you get, the more people die. But in a community like this where people are here from so many walks of life, we're gonna find a lot of 'em pass. A board specifically for topics like this would be really helpful. Also, once such a board was up, it need not only be for recently-deceased members, but those who passed earlier and still have friends on here.
This makes a lot of sense. Given that admin staff tends to be a bit inactive and I have the power to do this, it's got enough support in my opinion to move forward.
I'll do my best to get this done some time this weekend.
Thanks for the ideas guys.
This was suggested years ago and since there have been people who faked their deaths on here, it was shot down. However, I think it's a good idea. nothing is perfect.
"and since their have been people that have faked their deaths on here"
wow...
Well no idea will be perfect.
If someone post their own death, let it ride.
I also agree it should be a place were all opinions can be voiced, good or bad.
Everyone won't have fond memories of everyone, and shouldn't have to be restricted to what they say about the person that died.
So, good idea. I'm waiting to see it up.
Thanks.
Thanks for implementing this, Natalie. It's much appreciated. I forgot that CL's have the power to create boards. Shows how long it's been since I was one. LOL.
Yes, there have been people that have faked death or suicide on here. It's sad and messed up, but I don't think it was a reason not to create the board. I'm glad it's been done.
Though there is no reason to be forced to say nice things about someone, it is customary that we do not speak ill of the dead; not for there sake, but out of respect to those who may have loved them. I like Thumper's advice as far as writing about people who have died on here: If you can't say something nice, just say nothing at all. Just my view.
Thanks so much Natalie! So glad to see this finally happen. Are you planning on moving the older tribute boards as well?
Becky
I really appreciate this.
And as usual, there's wisdom in what Pasco's saying here.
I've known people who dropped dead that I didn't like, but I wouldn't say so to their friends. Or at least wouldn't be bringing up old shit around their friends.
Again, this board's a cool idea. And thanks for setting it up, Natalie. And sorry they shot you down years ago, Anthony.
Thanks for the appreciation guys ^_^
I did my best to move the posts I remember, but feel free to drop me a pqn or message if there are some I missed.
Very well said Pasco! :)
Natalie, you da beset. I forgot about the fake death thing. God, that was so long
ago. You guys are great!!!
A couple others I remember:
Kevin aka PorkInCider, and CommanderJordyLaforge, I forget his name now.
Let's not forget DougV unless he's already included.