Posted by Dr. Bob on December 24, 2006, at 23:55:56
In reply to Re: Good Bye Posts *Trigger* » Deneb, posted by Maxime on December 24, 2006, at 13:17:29
> I am more upset by "threats" - especially those that that imply suicide to be the consequences of the content/action/support gotten or NOT gotten from other posters or Adm.
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> FarkusIt's a policy here not to pressure others, so that should be covered?
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> Yes, I write about feeling suicidal all the time (welcome to my world). But I WOULD NEVER post that I am going to act on my thoughts. If I successfully kill myself, you aren't going to read about on here.
Well, if you did post that you intended to, it's possible that you might get more support and change your mind. And if you did kill yourself, we might still read about it here afterwards...
I've said elsewhere that: The online ventilation of suicidal ideation can be an important part of suicide prevention, and the expression of suicidal thoughts and feelings is not prohibited here. This may enable suicidal posters to receive more effective support, but there are trade-offs: it may also be stressful for other members, attract suicidal posters (and thereby increase the incidence of suicide in the group), and make the group more vulnerable to false reports.
> SOME people are being manipulative when they post a "Good Bye" post because they get off on seeing the reaction they get. And there are some people who just like to read the responses.
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> It is wrong.Please remember not to post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down. Like the above.
> It makes them feel better to know that people care. I do care about others, but if you post that you are kill yourself there is little I can do and it makes me feel helpless.
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> And as I have said, it is NOT ACCEPTABLE *BEHAVIOUR* on most forums. I think there should be reprocussions for people who engage in such behaviour on PB.
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> MaximeNow, however, the above are OK. Please try to stick to support and I-statements like that? Thanks,
Bob
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