i have known a couple of people on other boards who died. the reason i know is because a loved one posted to let us know. it was sad but also a releif to know what happened. one of them told us they had cancer and it was no surprise to get the news. she posted right up to the end.
if something happened to me, i have no idea who would let you all know. i guess those with my phone number would call and find out. i suppose this is one of those arrangements one should consider.