Currently floating to the top of Reddit is an 'IAmA' post from someone with 51 hours left to live, offering to answer any questions people might have.

As part of my preparations I've ended my pain medication and am trying to regain what little dignity and clarity I can. Who I was doesn't matter. I'm in pain, I'm tired and I'm finally being granted a small shred of respect. Feel free to AMA if you're so inclined.

Regardless of whether it's true or not, perhaps the most tearjerking part of the thread is this set of comments. Hundreds and hundreds of people chose to check in from their place of residence, letting the original poster know they were thinking of them.

The more time I spend on Reddit the more I am impressed by the community that frequent it. Often I come across heartwarming stories or, better yet, heartwarming comments to stories. It's very rare that I come across something genuinely abusive or offensive.