Posted by SLS on January 9, 2007, at 10:36:05
In reply to Re: Follow up, posted by halcyondaze on January 9, 2007, at 8:27:56
> So if someone posted in this forum that they intended to commit suicide, it should be ignored?
Definitely not. I know that I would try to intervene in some way.
> I would not neglect to respond to a post where someone were putting themselves in medical danger in any other situation, nor did I neglect to respond to this one.
> Furthermore, this is a public forum. This is not a private blog. The original poster posted about this, knowing that the nature of the forum invites feedback, whether or not a person is ready to hear such feedback or not.
I guess there are different ways to communicate concern.
I find it difficult at times to strike a balance between my passions regarding issues and a desire to make declarations about them, and maintaining a respect and sensitivity towards the the people involved with them. That's my issue, though.
- Scott
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