Ever since two years ago, when we almost lost Spaw, I've been thinking about what a community we have wrought and the obligations or responsibilities each of us may or may not feel to that community. Sorcha's recent thread on suicide and all of the postings there brought it even more to mind.

I have mentioned before that I intend to write a posting, file it in my WP, with instructions to my family to post it should I die in an unexpected manner, without time for farewells.

Now, before anyone panics: NO, I am not suicidal, not even on the same planet, and NO, I have taken a sudden turn.

I just know that I feel I would want you all to know what had happened, which my family would post, and what I would want to say to you, if it was to be my very last posting in this realm of existence.

So...I do intend to write that posting, along with a few personal ones, too, to family and friends.

I am curious to know how the rest of you feel about this. Do you feel any obligation or responsibility that other Mudders know if something sudden were to happen to you? Do you have a Mudder friend or family member who accepts the charge to post about you should that occur? I know some have formed close friendships and informally check on one another and would just naturally let everyone else know, but I am talking about making sure there is a farewell of some sort.

So, sorry if this seems too morbid, really am curious to hear your views.

Thanks,

kat