Create a “Last Wishes” list. Include that certain sites be notified, and how it should be done, or at least to close the account. My SO and I know where we keep our own user IDs/passwords and know which sites should be addressed, for the most part. The lists would guide us.
@wundayatta Yes, it does matter to us. If you went MIA, it would be noticeable immediately. I for one, would be really pissed if you up and leave without letting us know why in some way, shape or form.
@gailcalled While I trust Milo’s typing skills, is he capable of turning the computer on? Does he know how to access your account should he move to another location?
@JilltheTooth How about requesting to have your profile updated with the status instead of having it announced in a question?
I once belonged to another website where one of our online friends went MIA. A few of us knew something was up. On the 3rd or 4th day, the only friend that knew his last name and where he lived did an internet search and found his obituary. The news worked its way through those in the online community that were friends with him. The place where we all hung out put up a virtual banner in his honor, and there was a live tribute online for him.
The friend who found out considered driving up to attend his funeral service, but decided it would be too hard to explain to anyone who asked who she was and what the relationship was. A couple of months later, I was planning a trip that passed by her town, and she invited me over. It was a healing experience to sit in her kitchen and discuss our friend and the loss we both felt.
My advice to everyone here is to not underestimate your role as a member of Fluther. While the sentiments may not be shared through words as often as they should or could be, I have no doubt that they exist. While it may be a Q&A site, it is also a caring community.