[PHP] Re: (*OT) What we are going to do about those OT's?
Hi Tedd, Am 2008-06-23 12:29:17, schrieb tedd: > Interesting concept. > > In other words, have a domain/subscription where people can register > and then record all the places where they would like notified in case > of their death. It could hold a bunch of different things that you > would want released/said after you die. Such as notices to your > attorney, life-insurances, email to people you like/dislike, and so > on. > > The only fly in the ointment would be how to notify your account that > you are dead? Might have difficulty detecting that, at least just > yet. :-) Since most of use always the same E-Mail, write a small script and let it run as cronjob on your ISPs server. The script use google to do an "advanced search" on your E-Mail based on the last 7 days... If there is no E-Mail withing 7 days, it will frlush your I-AM-DEAD mail spool... > My sister-in-law has a pacemaker hooked up to a wireless connection > to a local hospital. If something happens, the hospital responds. ??? You have a sister-in-law with Tele-Commande? > And what about the liability that a death notice might be > accidentally sent out? That might prove exciting, huh? > > It's an interesting idea. Thanks, Greetings and nice Day/Evening Michelle Konzack Systemadministrator 24V Electronic Engineer Tamay Dogan Network Debian GNU/Linux Consultant -- Linux-User #280138 with the Linux Counter, http://counter.li.org/ # Debian GNU/Linux Consultant # Michelle Konzack Apt. 917 ICQ #328449886 +49/177/935194750, rue de Soultz MSN LinuxMichi +33/6/61925193 67100 Strasbourg/France IRC #Debian (irc.icq.com) signature.pgp Description: Digital signature
[PHP] Re: (*OT) What we are going to do about those OT's?
At 5:52 PM +0100 6/23/08, Colin Guthrie wrote: At least we'll probably fine a practical use for the "die()" function ;) LOL -- that's funny. It reminds me of: Cheers, tedd -- --- http://sperling.com http://ancientstones.com http://earthstones.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
RE: [PHP] Re: (*OT) What we are going to do about those OT's?
[snip] The only fly in the ointment would be how to notify your account that you are dead? Might have difficulty detecting that, at least just yet. :-) [/snip] Have the instructions in your will. -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] Re: (*OT) What we are going to do about those OT's?
tedd wrote: At 10:42 PM +0100 6/22/08, Colin Guthrie wrote: It's not really about the project etc. it's more about, h, etiquette. I'd like people to know if I've shuffled of this mortal coil so they can all write nice things about me on their blogs etc. In this modern age I find myself with several associates, colleagues and friends that I've not actually met! While a in a regular, old fashioned circle of friends, word will get out when someone starts pushing up the daisies, the same cannot always be true of online friends. Interesting concept. In other words, have a domain/subscription where people can register and then record all the places where they would like notified in case of their death. It could hold a bunch of different things that you would want released/said after you die. Such as notices to your attorney, life-insurances, email to people you like/dislike, and so on. Basically yeah, except the attorney bit... The only fly in the ointment would be how to notify your account that you are dead? Might have difficulty detecting that, at least just yet. :-) Hehe, yeah that's why I said that there would be a "I am dead" activation code that you put in your real will. Your executor will process this request for you in the traditional manner and the funky web 2.0 memorials could flow. And what about the liability that a death notice might be accidentally sent out? That might prove exciting, huh? Exactly! The testing cycle could be a trying time for friends and family! At least we'll probably fine a practical use for the "die()" function ;) Col. -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] Re: (*OT) What we are going to do about those OT's?
At 10:42 PM +0100 6/22/08, Colin Guthrie wrote: It's not really about the project etc. it's more about, h, etiquette. I'd like people to know if I've shuffled of this mortal coil so they can all write nice things about me on their blogs etc. In this modern age I find myself with several associates, colleagues and friends that I've not actually met! While a in a regular, old fashioned circle of friends, word will get out when someone starts pushing up the daisies, the same cannot always be true of online friends. Interesting concept. In other words, have a domain/subscription where people can register and then record all the places where they would like notified in case of their death. It could hold a bunch of different things that you would want released/said after you die. Such as notices to your attorney, life-insurances, email to people you like/dislike, and so on. The only fly in the ointment would be how to notify your account that you are dead? Might have difficulty detecting that, at least just yet. :-) My sister-in-law has a pacemaker hooked up to a wireless connection to a local hospital. If something happens, the hospital responds. And what about the liability that a death notice might be accidentally sent out? That might prove exciting, huh? It's an interesting idea. Cheers, tedd -- --- http://sperling.com http://ancientstones.com http://earthstones.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
RE: [PHP] Re: (*OT) What we are going to do about those OT's?
[snip] Please don't create another list. You don't have to read all the threads if you don't want to and skipping over OT posts takes me about 2s a day... (hint use the "r" key in Thunderbird to mark the thread as read!). I don't know about you but I can afford that amount of time for the occasions when the OT threads are funny, interesting or entertainingly abusive (the latter doesn't happen often!) The occasional OT post is what helps make the community feeling here. Removing them to a separate list will make the core one much more clinical and less enjoyable. My $0.02 :) [/snip] I will double his 2 centsthe OT's make this place a community. If we create an OT list it would just bewell.OT. I am sorry that OT offends some of you. Even I have been one to pull the OT trigger once in a while, but you know what? I have stopped. If there were threads I didn't want to read or respond to I just skipped them. Easy to do and takes very little time. Besides, some of you do not read all of the ON topic threads either. You pick and choose according to how important the subject matter is to you or whatever reason. So you are already practiced skippers. -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] Re: (*OT) What we are going to do about those OT's?
tedd wrote: At 10:02 PM +0100 6/22/08, Colin Guthrie wrote: But this reminds me of an idea I had a while back. As a developer working with a lot of open source projects etc, what would happen if I did die? We probably would have a hell of a time trying to get to finish it. :-) The testing cycle could result in a few issues :) Seriously, look at "Key Man" Insurance for projects. In the event of your death, there's enough money to pay someone to take over the project. I've never had to use it myself. But I have carried it. :) It's not really about the project etc. it's more about, h, etiquette. I'd like people to know if I've shuffled of this mortal coil so they can all write nice things about me on their blogs etc. In this modern age I find myself with several associates, colleagues and friends that I've not actually met! While a in a regular, old fashioned circle of friends, word will get out when someone starts pushing up the daisies, the same cannot always be true of online friends. Facebook status: "Joe Bloggs is dead". Col -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] Re: (*OT) What we are going to do about those OT's?
At 10:02 PM +0100 6/22/08, Colin Guthrie wrote: But this reminds me of an idea I had a while back. As a developer working with a lot of open source projects etc, what would happen if I did die? We probably would have a hell of a time trying to get to finish it. :-) Seriously, look at "Key Man" Insurance for projects. In the event of your death, there's enough money to pay someone to take over the project. I've never had to use it myself. But I have carried it. Cheers, tedd -- --- http://sperling.com http://ancientstones.com http://earthstones.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] Re: (*OT) What we are going to do about those OT's?
Daniel Brown wrote: Hey, Col. Thought you were dead. ;-P Not dead, just buried... :p But this reminds me of an idea I had a while back. As a developer working with a lot of open source projects etc, what would happen if I did die? I'd want to let all the people I deal with in the online world that I've died and that the chances of me fixing bugs/patching things are relatively slim. I heard of a service whereby you could send messages to people after you die. You write a special passcode for the service and instruct (in your Will) your executor to process it which then causes various messages to be sent (to loved ones, enemies etc.). I wonder if something similar should be done for mailing lists and such like? Anyway, I think you'll agree that I've managed to steer this thread off-topic now... ;) Col -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Re: (*OT) What we are going to do about those OT's?
At 1:00 PM -0400 6/21/08, Daniel Brown wrote: On Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 9:48 AM, Colin Guthrie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The occasional OT post is what helps make the community feeling here. Removing them to a separate list will make the core one much more clinical and less enjoyable. Hey, Col. Thought you were dead. ;-P Actually, I agree with the Col. I've been on other programming list that tried the OT list thing and met with tragic results. It's nice to keep our thoughts on subjects to a cursory level, because if we all knew what we all actually thought, we might not speak to each other. :-) Cheers, tedd -- --- http://sperling.com http://ancientstones.com http://earthstones.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Re: (*OT) What we are going to do about those OT's?
On Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 9:48 AM, Colin Guthrie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The occasional OT post is what helps make the community feeling here. > Removing them to a separate list will make the core one much more clinical > and less enjoyable. Hey, Col. Thought you were dead. ;-P -- Dedicated Servers - Intel 2.4GHz w/2TB bandwidth/mo. starting at just $59.99/mo. with no contract! Dedicated servers, VPS, and hosting from $2.50/mo. -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] Re: (*OT) What we are going to do about those OT's?
Nitsan Bin-Nun wrote: Someone had to start some thread like this.. I think we should create another list for those OT's as Daniel suggested. Please don't create another list. You don't have to read all the threads if you don't want to and skipping over OT posts takes me about 2s a day... (hint use the "r" key in Thunderbird to mark the thread as read!). I don't know about you but I can afford that amount of time for the occasions when the OT threads are funny, interesting or entertainingly abusive (the latter doesn't happen often!) The occasional OT post is what helps make the community feeling here. Removing them to a separate list will make the core one much more clinical and less enjoyable. My $0.02 :) Col -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
