Comments on: After Death: Social Networks with Tentacles

By: S.

S. — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:06:18 +0000

Phil, set up filters on your email to put messages from this person directly into the trash. Or, put them in a special folder. Then, you can periodically scan them to see if there is anything important.

By: Yvette

Yvette — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:14:35 +0000

I am an only child, adopted by a loving couple who gave me everything except family. For reasons I will not elaborate, I have not contacted my birth family. My mother is an only child. My father’s family did not like my mother (different race and social standing) and basically cut him off when they married. I was lucky enough to marry a wonderful man and we have lovely children. My job is rewarding in every way. Is anything missing from my life? Yes. An extended family. Phil, count your blessings.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:07:59 +0000

Social networks make me long for the days of carrier pigeons, or snail mail!

By: Helga

Helga — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:06:08 +0000

Phil, don’t drop out. You might find out something you’d like to know. Perhaps someone is passing down an old family photo that you might be interested in. Also, you can always skim it over. I really don’t see the problem with having one extra email in your mail box.