I think there is another option which, on my cursory reading on phpBB, looks to be very easy (for admins), and has already been mentioned and positively received in this thread, and that's to show the usernames of deceased members in a different colour.Clariman wrote:The options we have handling accounts includesI don't think any of those are appropriate for a valued user who is no longer with us.
- deactivate (can be reactivated)
- delete user (retain posts)
- delete user (delete posts)
I think we can change a user name but I'd need to check. I don't see a need to do anything to the account of a deceased member but if we did, adding something to the account name would he my preference e.g. adding 'in memoriam' or IM.
You can check this with Stooz but AIUI you can create a new group (like Administrators, Moderators) called, say, DearlyDeparted, assign a colour to that group (grey?), and then put members that have passed on in that group. Their usernames will thereafter show in that colour. AIUI at least....