Posted by Lou Pilder on October 22, 2004, at 18:16:30
In reply to Re: Suicidal ideation » Lou Pilder, posted by Dinah on October 22, 2004, at 18:00:26
Dinah,
You wrote,[...it is my understanding ...]
It is my understanding that in reading the FAQ that there is the potential for one to think that the rule is a broad rule and your understanding could mean that it is a narrow rule.
I see the rule as saying to not advocate any means at all to harm others or yourself, regardless of how much or what kind, as in this case, tablets, for I think that there is a potential to arrouse the means of harming oneself by taking tablets and that is how I understand the rule. I understand the rule to mean that just the {mention} of harm is not permitted on the forum, and I wholheartedly agree with any rule to prevent people from thinking to harm themselves or others. I have been on other sites that have a restriction on both suicide posts, and posts that even suggest harm to oneself or others. I saw the post as the poster saying a way to harm herself in a spacific mode, [...the tablets to do so...].
I think that the rule could be seen both ways, I just happen to see it in the broad sense.
Perhaps more from Dr. Hsiung on that part of the FAQ will give more definition to the rule.
Best regards,
Lou
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