Creating "Death Threads" for MDS entries

[nyyankeeschick]

Hi there,

Just submitted an article using the submission form.  When I got to the entry asking for the myspace link I copied and pasted the facebook link I found for the deceased (didn't find a myspace one) yet I couldn't submit as I kept getting an error saying * URL is invalid (must start with http://).

The link I copied and pasted though did start with the http:// though?  I ended up just pasting the link in the additional info entry and that worked but wanted to post here to see if maybe I'm doing something wrong?

Thanks!

[nestlequikie]

[quote author=nyyankeeschick link=topic=390.msg1725275#msg1725275 date=1285789069]
Hi there,

Just submitted an article using the submission form.  When I got to the entry asking for the myspace link I copied and pasted the facebook link I found for the deceased (didn't find a myspace one) yet I couldn't submit as I kept getting an error saying * URL is invalid (must start with http://).

The link I copied and pasted though did start with the http:// though?  I ended up just pasting the link in the additional info entry and that worked but wanted to post here to see if maybe I'm doing something wrong?

Thanks![/quote]

It isn't you - the submission page just gets cranky every now and then.   :lol:

Pasting it in the additional info is fine or if you are on the forum and you see a moderator on - feel free to PM it to them.  

Welcome to MDS.

[giasgurl1222]

Trust me to read this after the fact. 

[nyyankeeschick]

[quote author=nestlequikie link=topic=390.msg1725335#msg1725335 date=1285791363]
It isn't you - the submission page just gets cranky every now and then.   :lol:

Pasting it in the additional info is fine or if you are on the forum and you see a moderator on - feel free to PM it to them.  

Welcome to MDS.


[/quote]

Thanks I'll keep that in mind for the next time - and thank you for the welcome!! 

[AxeManiac]

Okay guys, since I am a relative newb (more of a lurker, really) I'd like to ask your advice before posting an article. I have searched the name of the decedent and nothing has popped up- it is a recent article, so possibly not too many views yet. The subject matter strikes close to home and is something I have personal experience with and feel folks should be aware of, which is the only reason I want to comment upon it. I know the routine is to link to the original MDS article and search the name; is there anything else you can offer before I post it? I'm kind of paranoid and expect a whole bunch of negative backlash and if that could be avoided then, well, that'd just be great!

Thanks in advance...

[maudlin]

My stepdaughter committed suicide in 2010 and her death was submitted, but there is more to her story. It involves PTSD, alcohol, stress of being a LE officer. Her husband, also in LE, committed suicide in same manner 3 years before she shot herself. I don't know how to create a death thread or if I have that ability as regular new member. I think it's an important topic for discuss and what original brought me to the MDS site. Please respond. Thank you.

[Angiebla]

My stepdaughter committed suicide in 2010 and her death was submitted, but there is more to her story. It involves PTSD, alcohol, stress of being a LE officer. Her husband, also in LE, committed suicide in same manner 3 years before she shot herself. I don't know how to create a death thread or if I have that ability as regular new member. I think it's an important topic for discuss and what original brought me to the MDS site. Please respond. Thank you.

Do you know if there was a thread made for her? I can make one for you if you want to private message me her info.

[maudlin]

Thank you, Angiebla. I sent a PM to MDS site and Olivia created a thread for her.
Bonnie Lea Forth Verstraete - suicide by gun 4/7/10.

[AmandaJ]

Hi. Longtime lurker. I can't for the life of me figure out how to start a thread in the forum. It's an interesting case. There's a mds page for him already. http://mydeathspace.com/article/2016...)_was_murdered

[KambingSociety]

http://www.sacbee.com/latest-news/article189976584.html

Here is an article that should be mentioned Jace Crehan convicted for Murdering Noce.

Note Crehan said he was a hero in that incident.

[Gravedigger]

How do I post an article to the "Additional information" area? Am I missing something?

[Angiebla]

How do I post an article to the "Additional information" area? Am I missing something?

I *think* you have to have a higher post count to be able to post threads. To protect us from spammers.

You can try to pass the info onto a MOD and they may be able to help you.

[Jumaki15]

I *think* you have to have a higher post count to be able to post threads. To protect us from spammers.

You can try to pass the info onto a MOD and they may be able to help you.

Yeah, send the info to me or RBW and we'll make a thread for it if you're not able to.