The End

[JustGeorge]

In 'real life', I have one friend. Otherwise, everyone else is online somewhere(most of them here).

We were talking yesterday of what we'd give to who if we died. Most of our things aren't very valuable, moneywise, but a few things might have mild meaning to this or that person. I mentioned I wanted a particular book saved for an RF friend. And then it hit me... how would my online friends even know I'd kicked the bucket? I asked her if, in the event I croaked, she'd create an RF account and let folks know, in some manner. She agreed to that.

How would you manage such affairs? Would you be alright fading away into cyberspace, or would you prefer that your online friends be aware of your passing?

 

[Stevicus]

In 'real life', I have one friend. Otherwise, everyone else is online somewhere(most of them here).

We were talking yesterday of what we'd give to who if we died. Most of our things aren't very valuable, moneywise, but a few things might have mild meaning to this or that person. I mentioned I wanted a particular book saved for an RF friend. And then it hit me... how would my online friends even know I'd kicked the bucket? I asked her if, in the event I croaked, she'd create an RF account and let folks know, in some manner. She agreed to that.

How would you manage such affairs? Would you be alright fading away into cyberspace, or would you prefer that your online friends be aware of your passing?

That's a good question. I remember reading somewhere about an online site which exists for the purpose of informing any forums you might be a member of in case of passing. I tried to search for it, but couldn't find anything, except for an obituary for someone I knew online from many years ago. I lost contact a long time ago, but was sorry to see about her passing. I never even knew her real name.

But it's something I've wondered about, too.

 

[ADigitalArtist]

I have a few trusted people, including @Debater Slayer who have my emergency information in case I disappear. I wouldn't do that for every online group I'm part of but this place is one of them.

 

[The Hammer]

I'm not sure. I don't see why I wouldn't want someone to inform any forums I'm active on (really only here though).

 

[Stevicus]

Thinking on this subject, I was wondering if it might be possible for someone - someday in the future - to be able to program an AI online "replica" of themselves, using deep fake visual technology, and AI which absorbs and learns everything they can about the person to be able to interact. Even after they're dead, their loved ones will still be able to talk to a kind of AI "ghost" of sorts. It sounds kind of macabre and morbid, I'll admit, but I wonder if some people might actually do that.

 

[Heyo]

Thinking on this subject, I was wondering if it might be possible for someone - someday in the future - to be able to program an AI online "replica" of themselves, using deep fake visual technology, and AI which absorbs and learns everything they can about the person to be able to interact. Even after they're dead, their loved ones will still be able to talk to a kind of AI "ghost" of sorts. It sounds kind of macabre and morbid, I'll admit, but I wonder if some people might actually do that.

The nearest we could do today to "uploading" one's mind.

 

[Heyo]

In 'real life', I have one friend. Otherwise, everyone else is online somewhere(most of them here).

We were talking yesterday of what we'd give to who if we died. Most of our things aren't very valuable, moneywise, but a few things might have mild meaning to this or that person. I mentioned I wanted a particular book saved for an RF friend. And then it hit me... how would my online friends even know I'd kicked the bucket? I asked her if, in the event I croaked, she'd create an RF account and let folks know, in some manner. She agreed to that.

How would you manage such affairs? Would you be alright fading away into cyberspace, or would you prefer that your online friends be aware of your passing?

If I'd be concerned about that (and I may become in the future), I'd set up a timer on my computer that triggers programs that send emails and make forum posts. It would send a message similar to

If you read this, I was abducted, fell into a coma, my internet was cut off or I am dead - anyhow, I couldn't reset the timer that triggered this message. Maybe I just got senile and forgot.
If you want to know more contact <trusted friend or family member>.

 

[fantome profane]

In 'real life', I have one friend. Otherwise, everyone else is online somewhere(most of them here).

We were talking yesterday of what we'd give to who if we died. Most of our things aren't very valuable, moneywise, but a few things might have mild meaning to this or that person. I mentioned I wanted a particular book saved for an RF friend. And then it hit me... how would my online friends even know I'd kicked the bucket? I asked her if, in the event I croaked, she'd create an RF account and let folks know, in some manner. She agreed to that.

How would you manage such affairs? Would you be alright fading away into cyberspace, or would you prefer that your online friends be aware of your passing?

Or you could do what I did and just keep on posting.

 

[Mock Turtle]

Thinking on this subject, I was wondering if it might be possible for someone - someday in the future - to be able to program an AI online "replica" of themselves, using deep fake visual technology, and AI which absorbs and learns everything they can about the person to be able to interact. Even after they're dead, their loved ones will still be able to talk to a kind of AI "ghost" of sorts. It sounds kind of macabre and morbid, I'll admit, but I wonder if some people might actually do that.

I think this is already happening:

Why scientists are building AI-powered avatars of the dead

Advances in AI and humanoid robotics have brought us to the threshold of a new kind of capability: creating lifelike digital renditions of the deceased.

wired.me

 

[SalixIncendium]

I don't have a preference. If I know in advance that my death is imminent, I can let all of you know if you want...or not. If it's sudden, I have no plans to have anyone informed. If you'd like me to make some, I can ask my daughter if she'd mind.

 

[PoetPhilosopher]

Speaking on whether I'd allow AI to post for me after I'm gone..... I could change my mind later, but I'm thinking I wouldn't allow it to because since I don't know what it's saying - for all I know, it could just be saying nonsense and creating problems.

 

[JustGeorge]

Or you could do what I did and just keep on posting.

There's probably no internet where I'm going.

I don't have a preference. If I know in advance that my death is imminent, I can let all of you know if you want...or not. If it's sudden, I have no plans to have anyone informed. If you'd like me to make some, I can ask my daughter if she'd mind.

I think you oughta make some. I think many of us here would want to know.

 

[Revoltingest]

In 'real life', I have one friend. Otherwise, everyone else is online somewhere(most of them here).

We were talking yesterday of what we'd give to who if we died. Most of our things aren't very valuable, moneywise, but a few things might have mild meaning to this or that person. I mentioned I wanted a particular book saved for an RF friend. And then it hit me... how would my online friends even know I'd kicked the bucket? I asked her if, in the event I croaked, she'd create an RF account and let folks know, in some manner. She agreed to that.

How would you manage such affairs? Would you be alright fading away into cyberspace, or would you prefer that your online friends be aware of your passing?

When I post no more,
it will mean my demise.

 

[Heyo]

When I post no more,
it will mean my demise.

How long do you think you could go without posting until you die from withdrawal?

 

[Secret Chief]

In 'real life', I have one friend. Otherwise, everyone else is online somewhere(most of them here).

We were talking yesterday of what we'd give to who if we died. Most of our things aren't very valuable, moneywise, but a few things might have mild meaning to this or that person. I mentioned I wanted a particular book saved for an RF friend. And then it hit me... how would my online friends even know I'd kicked the bucket? I asked her if, in the event I croaked, she'd create an RF account and let folks know, in some manner. She agreed to that.

How would you manage such affairs? Would you be alright fading away into cyberspace, or would you prefer that your online friends be aware of your passing?

Well, my first thought is I'm reminded of someone on another forum who passed away; a truly lovely person. It was not unexpected. Her husband announced the sad news on the forum.

 

[Orbit]

In 'real life', I have one friend. Otherwise, everyone else is online somewhere(most of them here).

We were talking yesterday of what we'd give to who if we died. Most of our things aren't very valuable, moneywise, but a few things might have mild meaning to this or that person. I mentioned I wanted a particular book saved for an RF friend. And then it hit me... how would my online friends even know I'd kicked the bucket? I asked her if, in the event I croaked, she'd create an RF account and let folks know, in some manner. She agreed to that.

How would you manage such affairs? Would you be alright fading away into cyberspace, or would you prefer that your online friends be aware of your passing?

This might sound harsh, but I don't mean it to. It wouldn't occur to me to have one of my survivors contact RF to relay the news of my passing because I doubt anyone would care, lol. My husband, (who is an RFer who doesn't post any more) might say something, but I wouldn't tell him to. I'm sure when I go it'll be mentioned on Facebook to my IRL friends, as these things seem to get around, but I'm not worried about making arrangements for it.

 

[PoetPhilosopher]

This might sound harsh, but I don't mean it to. It wouldn't occur to me to have one of my survivors contact RF to relay the news of my passing because I doubt anyone would care, lol.

Can I ask why you think that is?

 

[Yerda]

I'm training a neural network on my posts so that I never die as far as RF is concerned. Infact I might already be dead as far as you know.

 

[Orbit]

Can I ask why you think that is?

People are busy with their lives, I don't post that much, it just seems unlikely.

 

[PoetPhilosopher]

To answer the thread topic, I think if I disappeared off this forum, that people shouldn't really worry about me or go out of their way looking for me. Because I may disappear a few months at a time at times as it is.

As for whether I'd want someone to contact the forum if I passed away.... I could designate someone, but I think I'd rather your thoughts about me be on my past forum activity rather than worry about me passing to the great beyond / having that eternal rest. I don't expect it to happen any time soon though, I'm only in my 30's and my health is as good as it has been in a long time.