Maybe it's just paranoia with the whole Offcom and BBC business. I certainly don't want to stir up anymore paranoia. I get the sense that a lot of members are feeling it. Both with a lot of new members pleading for sources (which in itself is nothing new) and reports of welfare checks all over the place- especially for the DMC source (which I tend to believe are real.)
Still, does anyone else wonder if journalists and the like are trying to 'entrap' individual members into (arguably) assisting a suicide? Both to damage the site and even possibly go after individuals? I've seen lots of requests for sources (again- nothing new,) but even requests to purchase kits or equipment from people. Both against the rules of the forum and presumably, against the 'assisting a suicide' law.
It's not like I even know about sources or, am knowledgeable enough to advise myself but, I really don't blame members for being cautious now. I can see it must be awful for newer members who are genuine and being called out all over the place though.
I just wanted to say though- please bear in mind what members here are worrying about with regards to sharing sources. I really don't know what would be classed as 'assisting a suicide' but, that's a crime in many places and caries up to 14 years in prison. Maybe it seems like people are being obnoxiously obstructive but- they're probably just scared.
And to the journalists who may or may not be a part of this- I guess they're succeeding in worrying a group of already desperate and worried people. Not sure they'll achieve their goals either. People will very likely resort to more brutal methods like hanging or train. So- if they're next train commute is delayed due to a suicide, they'll know why at least.
Not to say I think lethal methods should be handed out like candy. I'm more for regulating suicide. However, I think entrapment is a dirty trick- if that's what they're up to. Of course, they may not be. It could just be paranoia getting to me too.
Still, does anyone else wonder if journalists and the like are trying to 'entrap' individual members into (arguably) assisting a suicide? Both to damage the site and even possibly go after individuals? I've seen lots of requests for sources (again- nothing new,) but even requests to purchase kits or equipment from people. Both against the rules of the forum and presumably, against the 'assisting a suicide' law.
It's not like I even know about sources or, am knowledgeable enough to advise myself but, I really don't blame members for being cautious now. I can see it must be awful for newer members who are genuine and being called out all over the place though.
I just wanted to say though- please bear in mind what members here are worrying about with regards to sharing sources. I really don't know what would be classed as 'assisting a suicide' but, that's a crime in many places and caries up to 14 years in prison. Maybe it seems like people are being obnoxiously obstructive but- they're probably just scared.
And to the journalists who may or may not be a part of this- I guess they're succeeding in worrying a group of already desperate and worried people. Not sure they'll achieve their goals either. People will very likely resort to more brutal methods like hanging or train. So- if they're next train commute is delayed due to a suicide, they'll know why at least.
Not to say I think lethal methods should be handed out like candy. I'm more for regulating suicide. However, I think entrapment is a dirty trick- if that's what they're up to. Of course, they may not be. It could just be paranoia getting to me too.
