Chapter 1: The Not-So-Fun Reality of Dying

Passing away is an unpleasant affair. While family often manages the physical aspects, what becomes of your online identity, especially as a writer or content creator?

Is it appropriate for your last published piece to serve as your final message to the world? Imagine if that piece contained cringe-worthy jokes that only invite eye rolls—would you want to be remembered as the "fart joke" person?

Most won’t recall your very first article, but your last one will linger in their memories. They might revisit your Medium profile from time to time, leaving digital tributes, only to be confronted by your awkward humor.

Fortunately, Medium offers a unique feature that allows deceased members to posthumously publish articles. This was cleverly highlighted by Smillew Rahcuef on his TwitterX account, which inspired this discussion.

To successfully publish posthumously, two clear conditions must be satisfied: Medium must remain operational, and your subscription must continue to be active (