Posted by Abby on April 15, 2000, at 11:21:22
In reply to Re: possible new registration system, posted by Cindy W on April 15, 2000, at 10:48:50
I know that you put a lot of time into this for which I am very grateful, but I really dislike the thought of paying. that's not a rational response, of course. If you charged, though, I think you'd have to have a team of psychiatrists around to answer emergency posts.
As obnoxious as those posts can be, I also have a non-sefish reason. Somebody who is in real trouble and needs help shouldn't be deterred from reaching out for it. Let's say a suicidal person needs to go to the ER, but he/she needs a little support from real people --even through cyberspace---and not just some leaflet. That person should not have to worry about paying.Also, there isn't anything to stop anyone who wanted to from starting a listserv or other e-mail list to keep talking.
poster:Abby
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