S5 E9: The Haunted Profile

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Season 5, Episode 9. The Haunted Profile: MySpace, Multiply Ghosting, and the New Digital Self. A chill notification cuts through the silence—it's a message from a friend who should no longer be able to reach you. Their profile picture smiles back, frozen in time, but the words are new and haunting: “Why did you forget me?” What if our digital selves never truly die? In this episode, we explore the unsettling phenomenon of “haunted” social media profiles—the lingering presence of the dead online, from eerie messages and unexplained posts to the blurred lines between memory and algorithm. Join us as we share listener stories of digital hauntings, examine Filipino beliefs about restless spirits adapting to new technology, and ponder a future where grief and remembrance extend beyond life into cyberspace. This episode touches on themes of loss, digital obsession, and supernatural mystery. Listener discretion is advised. Have your own story of digital haunting or strange social media encounters? Email us at storiesphpodcast@gmail.com. Support & Connect: Show notes and ways to support in the description Exclusive content on Patreon Follow us on social media for daily folklore facts ======= DISCLAIMER 📢 This episode might be ad-supported. You can support us by subscribing for as little as $5 a month on our Patreon page or through Apple Podcast Subscriber-Only Audio. 🎉 Subscription Benefits 🌟 Ad-free weekly podcast Exclusive podcast promos Early access to select episodes 👉 Check our Patreon 👉 Or subscribe using the Apple Podcasts app Thank you so much for your generosity! 🙏 Connect with Us 📱 Visit us on Facebook Share Your Stories 🎤 Record and submit your narrated stories here Episode Sponsors Noota: The best transcription and AI Meeting Zoom alternative! Sign Up here Moxie 🌟 Tools for freelancers and small business owners: invoicing, CRM, project management, expenses, proposals, contracts, and time tracking. Learn more about Moxie 🎧 Transform Your Audio into Content Magic! 🎤 Join our community of creato