Posted by Nate on November 11, 2001, at 22:08:30
The FAQ for this site says jokes about suicide are prohibited. Is this "cyanide is a very effective treatment" post a joke or some sort of suicidal outcry? Is there some sort of double standard on this site, so some regulars can write whatever they want, regardless how it effects others?
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20011104/msgs/83651.html
The "I want to die" post was also troublesome.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20011104/msgs/83708.html
The post itself would be removed from most mental health support sites, because public discussion of suicide might tend to promote or trigger further suicidal behavior. The post was bothersome, but some of the responses are more troublesome. Infering that suicidal thoughts are stupid or telling a person expressing suicidal thoughts they are not serious can dare the person to follow through with their thoughts. The company that insures this site must have very deep pockets.
poster:Nate
thread:2285
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