[cctalk] Re: Ward Christensen NY Times Obituary

On Oct 24, 2024, at 12:01, Sellam Abraham via cctalk <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote: I went and read the obit to see what all the hubbubb is aboot. Seems like a nice tribute to me. Naming CBBS as the progenitor to "Reddit, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube, as well as countless internet file-sharing services" is a Big Deal and a high honor (although perhaps not entirely accurate). Right in the middle of the obituary I find this: *"How The Times decides who gets an obituary: There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life. We investigate, research and ask around before settling on our subjects. If you know of someone who might be a candidate for a Times obituary, please suggest it here."* This part made me chuckle: *"Mr. Suess suggested they call the new system “the Computer Elites’ Communication Project,” or C.E.C.,"* I love the grandiosity. Sellam P.S. Ward was dead 2 days before his body was found, which makes me sad. A reminder to check on your older friends right away if you don't hear from them when you should've.