Posted by Dr. Bob on December 24, 2006, at 22:08:55
In reply to Re: Do you verify deaths Dr Bob?, posted by Maxime on December 24, 2006, at 1:23:43
> I am on an online support group where a member posted her own death on the "In Memory Wall". Needless to say it was very disturbing to find out that she died ... and then came back from the dead.
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> As a result of this incident, in order to submit a name for the "In Memory" portion of the site, an obtituary has to be faxed or mailed to the owners of the site.
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> I think it's a sound policy.False reports are a concern. In an online group, they may be more likely because people can post anonymously. The posting of false information isn't allowed here, and while I can't necessarily determine whether a report is false, if I become aware that it is, I'll intervene then.
It does help a community to be able to mourn after a loss. Should we not without an obituary? It could be that one isn't published or no one in "real" life knows about us or has the time and energy to send one to us. And if even if we receive one, can we know for sure that it's for a particular poster?
I know it can be hard, not knowing for sure.
Bob
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