Everyone Coredumps

Dylan WilbanksDecember 2009

What should you do when someone you know suffers a loss?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cindy47452/2094257984/

“I’m (very |so )?sorry.”

“How can I help you?”(and then HELP THEM)

LISTEN.

NEVER make a speech.

NEVER try to push the grieving process along.

NEVER comment on the deceased’s relationship with any deities.

Dealing with your virtual

life after death

http://www.flickr.com/photos/auntiep/470551912/

Websites may be leased space, but content is sticky.

Blog comments, social media accounts, Usenet posts, etc. will outlast you.

Remember your virtual life in your will

Remember your online life in your will

• State in your will or in a codicil:– Where your sites and accounts are– Whether to keep them running or delete them

Remember your online life in your will

• If you want to keep sites running, set money aside for that in your will

Remember your online life in your will

• Keep passwords written somewhere safe (e.g. safe deposit box) + say where they are in will

Your body?That’s up to you

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dylanw/356676422/

Unfortunately, most states ban a full Viking funeral.

Summary

• “I’m sorry” is all you have to say

• Listen, offer help – look for ways to help

• No speeches! It’s not about you

Summary

• Decide if you want your sites/accounts to continue after your death

• State your decision in your will

• Keep your info somewhere safe for your executors to access

Thank You

• Dylan Wilbanks– Twitter: @dylanw

– Website: dylanwilbanks.com

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