A written declaration posted on a social media profile, specifically Facebook, to communicate an individual’s intention to deactivate or delete their account. This announcement often serves to inform contacts of the user’s impending absence from the platform and may include alternative means of communication.
Such pronouncements provide closure for online relationships established through the social network. This practice allows individuals to maintain chosen connections beyond the confines of the platform, while also signifying a conscious decision to disengage from the digital environment. Historically, public announcements of departures from online communities were less common, but the rise of social media has normalized this practice as a means of managing online presence.