A suggestion for long-time DUers.

[kentuck]

You may not know it but many people here at DU care about you and consider you a friend, even though it is "just" a discussion board. It would be good if you could give your wife, friend, or significant other your password so they could inform your friends if anything were to happen to you. We care about you. Just a suggestion.

[niyad]

1. and a very good one it is. thanks.

[NYC_SKP]

2. Good suggestion, thanks.

I have just one close friend who also posts here, and I'm sure she would inform the group.

But especially for anyone who does NOT have such a personal friend, it would be most kind to pass on login info to a friend or family member.

It's a terrible thought, but shit does happen.

:grouphug:

[mmonk]

3. Good idea. I would want to know if something happens to someone.

[Alameda]

4. Great idea, but many of us have friends who are members,

[intheflow]

19. I have many DU friends,

but none of them live anywhere near me even though I've met them in real life. I'd guess the majority of DUers don't know other DUers in the real world, since so many come to the site because it's the only place they can be their liberal/progressive selves while surrounded by conservatives at work or in their communities or families.

[H2O Man]

5. True.

Recently, my older son posted some information about my having surgery. The response here not only did me good, but it made my wife and children feel good, as well.

[GreenPartyVoter]

6. I hate to say it, but I don't think my husband would come in. One of my boys might, though.

[lpbk2713]

7. Good idea ... but in my case

most of my family (the ones aren't apolitical) lean to the right. If they really wanted to get out a message I'd just let them create their own ID just for the occasion.


But like I say, it's a good idea overall.

[Cirque du So-What]

8. Hardly necessary in my case

Nobody would notice my absence if I were to disappear today.

[Morning Dew]

9. Ditto that...

hell, some days I doubt if anyone in my household would notice if I passed on.

[kentuck]

11. I seriously doubt that...

We don't always know what others think of us.

[pipi_k]

16. that's how I feel too

er...not about you....

I mean about me.

In fact, even though I mainly post on the General Forum, I have posted in others, and have largely been ignored by the regulars. I'm not going to name the forums, but yeah. That's how I feel. Who would really care?

[havocmom]

17. Guess again

Been looking for you and sad that I have not seen you in a while.

[Renew Deal]

20. Did someone post there? I just see empty space.

:evilgrin:

[A HERETIC I AM]

24. You have one of my favorite user names, so yeah, I'd miss you.

"Cirque du So-What" is funny and clever. I admire clever and funny people.

I feel similar however. I doubt many inquiries would be raised should I not post for an extended period.

[question everything]

26. While I may disagree with some of your posts

I admire your knowledge and insight.

Yes, I will notice your absence.

:hi:

[A HERETIC I AM]

28. You're very kind to say so.

I suppose some of us are destined to be a bit of a firebrand!

Ditto, question everything; I may disagree with some of your positions as well, but I rarely, if ever feel you are anything but sincere and forthright.

[Stinky The Clown]

34. I'd want to know

[LWolf]

10. My family, outside of one son who used to live with me,

doesn't know or care about DU.

There are a couple of DUers who would hear about it if something happened to me.

Eventually.

[bdamomma]

12. good idea, kentuck

[dixiegrrrrl]

13. Always a good reminder.

Just this week I also printed out all of my e-mail contacts, and put the piece of paper in my hardbound address book, told family where it was, just in case.

[kentuck]

14. Did anyone ever hear from Tahiti Nut?

I was thinking about that...

[Soylent Brice]

27. +1

last i heard he was taking a breather from DU. is that right?

[tom_paine]

15. Excellent idea, kentuck!

K & R

[intheflow]

18. Great idea!

:hi:

I just sent the email off to my son and DIL with my passwords for DU, fb, and my email account. That should cover everyone I know.

[Tippy]

21. kentuck...Suprised you didn't come up with this idea sooner...Its a keeper..

[WilliamPitt]

22. My mom posts here

so I'm covered.

[supernova]

23. My SO probably would

post if something happened to me.

Eventhough he calls himself "conservative," (imo, INO - a whole other discussion) He knows how much y'all mean to me.

:grouphug:

And I sure do want to know what's happening to our DU family.

[DainBramaged]

25. I'm POSITIVE my demise would be cheered by many....

nah, let 'em wonder. If I disappear and there isn't a granite cookie by my name, I'm taking a dirt nap, count on it.

[sellitman]

31. You are wrong.

You would be missed.

Just do it.


:hi:

[SammyWinstonJack]

29. K&R

:thumbsup:

[Ignis]

30. Good suggestion, kentuck.

:hug:

[bobbolink]

32. Thank you for the thought.

A friend of mine wrote many years ago that she didn't want flowers at her funeral... she wanted them during her life. That prompted me to remember to give her flowers from time to time.

If we would receive those kind thoughts here on DU *before* "anything were to happen" to us, it would mean a whole lot more.

[David Zephyr]

33. This is why I'm a Kentuck fan.

What a great idea.

I hope that someday we can meet up.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones, Kentuck.

[Swamp Rat]

35. k&r

[roguevalley]

41. every time bad weather comes, I think of you, swamp rat. Good idea

Kentuck. Thank you. I will.

[Hekate]

36. What a great idea. Kicking and Reccing.

:hug:

Hekate

[Evoman]

37. My girlfiend would probably register and tell you all. She is a lurker. Unfortunately,

I seriously doubt anyone cares anyways. Like 3 people here know me.

[davsand]

38. I'd HOPE kevsand would know to post something here.

It might be a "Ding Dong the witch is gone" thread in the Lounge, but I do think he'd let you all know.

:eyes:

In truth, I think this is a wonderful idea and something we all should consider. It might sound odd to some of you, but I had no real recognition of how much impact an online board really has until I got active on a local board. There are maybe 20 to 30 regular posters on there under a recognizable personae, however the actual readership is HUGE. I post there under my own name and I never cease to be amazed at the number of people that offer comment about something or other they saw me saying on that board. A lot of times they tell me they are afraid to post but love to read. I suspect DU is exactly the same on a larger scale.

YMMV, but I DO care what happens to DUers.


Laura

[tblue37]

39. Frankly, I doubt I would be missed. nt

[CaliforniaPeggy]

40. Oh, I agree...

I have several friends who would let all of you know if something happened to me...

And some family too.

It is NOT *just* a discussion board!

This place has changed my life, and revealed much to me about myself that I had no idea about...

I write poetry now, and that was because of DU and the people I met here.

I love this place!

[cliffordu]

42. Great idea, except my mom's been tombstoned here twice for trolling

for sex in the lounge and backing grantcart on a couple of deals.

If I'm in the hospital, I don't want her in here besmirching my fine name and reputation....

[Joe the Liberal]

43. Not a bad idea. n/t