Absent Friends - Forum Valhalla

[Luke H]

This topic has been raised previously but a recent thread has again brought it to the fore.

With a sadly ever increasing number of members who have passed away is there some way we can respectfully show this on their posts and/or profile?

I think this would be both a respectful gesture and practical too.

I’d appreciate members thoughts on this please and ideas on what could be done.

Potentially replacing ‘Member’ or ‘New Member’ with ‘Rest in Peace’ etc.

Alterations to avatar’s have also been raised. The poppy was suggested by a few - and in principal I do like this idea - but I also realise and appreciate that poppies are not for everyone and it could possibly cause a element of confusion with our RBL poppy collectors avatars.

Also the idea of changing any avatar (where present) chosen in life by the member as an expression of their character or interests feels a bit wrong to me. There was previously a suggestion which I liked to perhaps ‘greyscale’ their avatars image.

Something universally acceptable and appreciated is needed… but what?

Mods / Admins - are any of these ideas feasible?

[Rob Miller]

This has been mentioned before, I like the idea of "1944-2021" for example, as time goes on you would get a feel of their place in time.

By the way, how come yours no longer says "member"?

Rob

[Luke H]

Originally Posted by Rob Miller

This has been mentioned before, I like the idea of "1944-2021" for example, as time goes on you would get a feel of their place in time.

I see as in their year of birth to passing?

Good suggestion, and I like your point about it adding some timeline. Practically I’m assuming year of birth may not always be know so it might be difficult in practice potentially.

Originally Posted by Rob Miller

By the way, how come yours no longer says "member"?

Rob

Err. Pass. I hadn’t even noticed that until you said. Wonder how long it’s been like that?

[slick_mick]

I was recently thinking the same thing. I'd like to see some sort of forum virtual memorial to remember members who sadly are no longer with us.

Mick

[Sonofacqms]

Luke.
I think this is a great idea, but how do we show our appreciation for deceased members efforts?

The birth dates is a good idea, but birth dates are not always available.

I suggest the date when the member joined the forum and the date they passed away if known.

Simple, but easily actioned.

Rob

[wardog]

Perhaps- Member from join year to death year-Rest in Peace.
Possibility R I P might not be understood by all.
Other thoughts- small black morning ribbon image or image of a soldier with reversed arms? Regards, Paul.
PS Makes you wonder how many have passed without knowledge of the forum.

[Luke H]

All good points.

Perhaps a ‘sticky’ thread with a roll of honour listing members we know who have passed away.

Then as stated an alteration to the membership status e.g.

‘Member 2008-19 - Rest in Peace’