A friend just posted the passing of a dear friend. I just want to convey my feeling right away. I don't think it's appropriate to call now but I will follow up with a card.
I agree -- don't send a public message, but a private, personal message would be appropriate. A follow-up card is a nice idea too, as would be a telephone call later down the track after some time has passed. Definitely send a card or a message though -- if your friend has posted a message it's a sign that he or she is happy for people to know and no-one responds that might be hurtful. If they didn't want anyone to know or tosympathy messages call, they wouldn't have posted, or would only have sent messages to select people.
You should post it privately on the social network or not at all. Do NOT text, but DO followup with a card.
Do not send a text. It is appropriate to call. The conversation does not need to be long. Then send a sympathy card
You can respond and yes, do follow up with a card.
It is never inappropriate to offer condolences. If the person posted on the social networking site that someone has passed, you can definitely offer condolences. If they did not, it may not be public knowledge and then you should not. Though liksympathy messagese the others said, sending a private msg through the social networking site would be fine.
While yes a card would be better, it is not inappropriate at all to text, email or comment to send condolences.
Sending a card or visiting in person is still the accepted way of expressing sympathy.
In person would be best, a phone call (where they can still hear the emotion in your voice) would be next, a card with something HAND WRITTEN. NEVER a text and I would say never anything typed either (no email, no IM, no facebook) those are way too impersonal for the subject matter.
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