Posted by Larry Hoover on November 28, 2003, at 5:58:06
In reply to Re: parasuicidal threats and false reporting, posted by ramsea on November 28, 2003, at 5:27:43
> Thanks for letting me into the discussion, guys. You've hit upon some important matters. I like the idea of a separate board for posters with difficulties like suicidal ideation, self-harm, and needing to vent, etc. Then Dr. Bob could stipulate the rules governing that site.
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> It could even be stated plainly that if anyone is discovered to be misusing the board through false claims or untrue cries for help, they will be banned--or whatever. That way posters who do need support in this way can be helped by other posters who are up for this (or they shouldn't use that board).
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> It might be useful to everyone if the site descriptions make it very very clear that a certain board is a ***spoiler***territory, and contains language and imagery that might be upsetting to some.
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> This problem could arise again, so being prepared for it, and having carefully thought put rules to deal with all eventualities, might be a way forward. I expect it would need to be clear that saying one is suicidal on the board could have repercussion in real space---so don't say it if you're not prepared for others to take actions.
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> Actually, I don't know anything about this on-board stuff, about legal matter related to board threats and claims, or whether someone saying they're suicidal means someone is morally or legally required to seek help for them. It's all tricky. But I do think a separate ***spoiler*** board might help.I'm less supportive of a separate board for suicidal ideation. I think the social and psychological boards are fine...either one, depending on where the individual has a greater level of existing support.
If the registration protocol was changed, if it was a non-negotiable term of policy, that an administrative decision might be made to notify local authorities if risk of harm was observed, then that would suit me.
If I understand correctly, Bob notifies the authorities if a criminal threat is made....for example.
There are degrees of suicidal ideation. I'd hate for someone to ever hesitate during such a time, and try to determine if they meet some criterion or another (like where can I post this, should I post this), at the very time their perception and cognition may be heavily biased and distorted.
And I don't like the word repercussions applied in this context.
Lar
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