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Originally Posted by mixedmedia
Yes, it was the guy's responsibility for taking his own life. I don't think the assholes in the chatroom should take on any liablility for what happened other than their own guilt for egging on a guy who hung himself in front of them. That is, if they are familiar with the concept of guilt.
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I agree.
After spending a large portion of my childhood with a family member who constantly threatened suicide, yes, you do grow numb and even impatient with them. After years of threats, it does boil down to either do it or shut UP!
Re: the hugs from strangers bit, I understand and appreciate the motivation behind the thought, but first and foremost people need to provide their own validation. It is not my responsibility to emotionally bolster people who refuse to take care of themselves. If it was, I'd never get anything else done, and I'd likely get sucked into a black hole of emotional need without accomplishing anything.