Discussion What % of SS site is fake?

[Remisands]

Long time lurker on here and just registered recently. Hopefully I won't get banned by my first post but now that it's closer to when I need to do what I need to do, I can't help but thinkyy that half of the "attempts" on here are fake.
I don't mean to offend the community on my first post, but for someone looking for real information, specifically for CO, it's been the most frustrating six months of my life trying to get answers when I keep reading all this crazy stuff about testing and it didn't work and it didn't work and it didn't work. No one mentions smoke detectors going off. No one mentions where they're doing this chimney lighting with plumes of smoke that would be filling up the house, etc. If I used a chimney starter even in my basement, my neighbors would be over in less than 15 minute asking me what I'm cooking and why in the house. I'm in a single-family home with some decent space between me and my neighbors and I can even tell when my neighbor lights up a cigar on his deck.

This is just one example and I'm not gonna' go into the other areas of the site because, like most folks, I just want "to go to sleep" so, for me, it's CO.

I put myself into a corner and it has become something that I have to do rather than wanna do but it doesn't matter…it's gotta get done. Have a gun and I know how to tie knots but I gotta tell you, after reading this site, I'm scared to death and I just want accurate information. I know that sounds ridiculous because the folks with 100% accurate info wouldn't be here to respond.

I'm just really frustrated because I'm running out of time and between this site and watching charcoal burning videos, I have way more questions than before I found the site.

My hope with this post is to maybe find some folks that can sympathize and answer some detailed questions I have about that process.

Again, I'm sorry if I offended anybody.

 

[itsgone2]

I can sympathize. Read about Brad Delp. He had two charcoal grills in his master bedroom and passed away, not a car or a tent, whole bedroom. But on here, you can read all these failures in smaller places with what seems like more charcoal than that, then what's true? I used to think my small bathroom would make it easy but now seems impossible.

 

[avalokitesvara]

If it's any comfort, many many people in the history of humanity have managed to kill themselves by whatever haphazard method they have to hand. I'm sure the vast majority of people to this day don't do that much research and just go for it.

My personal theory is that the information and discussion on this site is skewed because there's a fixation on finding the "perfect" method which won't be painful. Sorry, dying probably will be painful.

Without being so concerned about finding a painless method, the people who really actually want to die asap are hanging, shooting, and drowning themselves.

Most failures seem to be because people allow themselves to be found within a certain time frame, or choose methods where the lethality is uncertain, such as jumping or even SN and CO.

 

[itsgone2]

If it's any comfort, many many people in the history of humanity have managed to kill themselves by whatever haphazard method they have to hand. I'm sure the vast majority of people to this day don't do that much research and just go for it.

My personal theory is that the information and discussion on this site is skewed because there's a fixation on finding the "perfect" method which won't be painful. Sorry, dying probably will be painful.

Without being so concerned about finding a painless method, the people who really actually want to die asap are hanging, shooting, and drowning themselves.

Most failures seem to be because people allow themselves to be found within a certain time frame, or choose methods where the lethality is uncertain, such as jumping or even SN and CO.

Wow. Great post. Yes, I'll admit I would like something painless, thus CO.
This is a little frightening. Are we not really able to do this? The thought of having to do this for decades more is terrifying.

 

[Remisands]

If it's any comfort, many many people in the history of humanity have managed to kill themselves by whatever haphazard method they have to hand. I'm sure the vast majority of people to this day don't do that much research and just go for it.

My personal theory is that the information and discussion on this site is skewed because there's a fixation on finding the "perfect" method which won't be painful. Sorry, dying probably will be painful.

Without being so concerned about finding a painless method, the people who really actually want to die asap are hanging, shooting, and drowning themselves.

Most failures seem to be because people allow themselves to be found within a certain time frame, or choose methods where the lethality is uncertain, such as jumping or even SN and CO.

Yes, when it's time, you just do it. I think that's what's happening. It's the reality hitting me and I always thought I'd have this carbon monoxide "thing" in my back pocket. All the Korean stories are insane. They just park anywhere light up grills and sit in their car and nobody notices?Thats nuts, right? It's easy to see what's in their pictures to duplicate but then this site makes it seem like a difficult science project.
So I guess my question would be… Should I just start posting CO questions on that page? I've read the entire thread and it goes back years and, as you read it, there's so much contradictory information. I know no one's gonna hold my hand, but is that the best bet to just start asking questions at the end of the mega thread?

 

[58Alice85]

Wouldn't you notice if someone would keep posting about attempts but never stops posting?
or are they continiously making new accounts?
i think every website is up to an extent full of fake and ai content, part and parcel of using the internet in 2025

 

[Forveleth]

Welcome to SaSu. Sorry life has brought you to this point.

I understand your frustration and here are some things to maybe keep in mind.

No one mentions smoke detectors going off.

There are people from all walks of life and every country here. Smoke detectors might not be standard where people live or might not be in working order. To be fair, I have seen one account here of someone trying this and setting off their smoke detector and having to explain things to neighbors. Also, I would merely take the batteries out of my smoke detector to prevent this.

No one mentions where they're doing this chimney lighting with plumes of smoke that would be filling up the house, etc.

The guides here encourage people to light the charcoal outside and bring it in only after it stops smoking to prevent this issue.

If I used a chimney starter even in my basement, my neighbors would be over in less than 15 minute asking me what I'm cooking and why in the house. I'm in a single-family home with some decent space between me and my neighbors and I can even tell when my neighbor lights up a cigar on his deck.

This means you live in a place where people give a shit about their neighbors. You have to remember there are places where people do not care what their neighbors do or sticking your nose in your neighbor's business may end up with you being injured. If you live next door to a method cook, charcoal smell is not going to be that weird.

Filling a room with CO also takes a somewhat airtight area. Someone living INA poorly built or rundown home will probably have plenty of leaks to prevent adequate buildup of CO.

I am very sure there are some fake accounts of attempts on this site whether for attention is fear mongering. I see CO as one of the more technical methods and I therefore think it may be a lot easier for people to screw up than we think. It could also be easier than people make out. We do not really know. I do not mean to discourage in any way. I just wanted to point out some things to consider.

 

[Remisands]

Thank you so much for that response. I realize that people are on this site from all over the place and part of what I wrote was just frustration because some of the site just seems silly for such a serious subject. I keep bouncing back-and-forth because I thought it was a done deal with CO and now I'm back to rope. Quite frankly I'm just scared. Spent the last six months donating almost all my stuff. I just finished writing some letters and I didn't think it would be this difficult.

 

[Mira Gaga]

Thank you so much for that response. I realize that people are on this site from all over the place and part of what I wrote was just frustration because some of the site just seems silly for such a serious subject. I keep bouncing back-and-forth because I thought it was a done deal with CO and now I'm back to rope. Quite frankly I'm just scared. Spent the last six months donating almost all my stuff. I just finished writing some letters and I didn't think it would be this difficult.

Have you considered antifreeze though? Tastes pretty good going down, although you'd have to suffer through a few hours of excruciating kidney failure. I just laced my sprite with with yellow antifreeze until the color changed even looking through the tint of the bottle and chugged a few of those. I must tell you, I thought it didn't work at first. Only started having kidney failure about a day later and I chickened out and called an ambulance.

 

[locked*n*loaded]

You need to start your charcoals outside ideally. The smaller the space you use, the better. That's why a lot of people use tents. The ONLY way to know what the CO level is before you enter your space is by using a CO analyzer capable of measuring PPM up to 10000 PPM. It will take several chimney starters of high quality, lump, pure carbon charcoal to get to a level that high in a small space. If you do it in a larger space, like a small bathroom, it will take even more. No matter what space you use, it will need to be sealed well. It will take some time to get all the charcoals burning to a red-hot temperature, and even more time after you place them in your space for the CO to accumulate and build-up to a high level, so you'll need to plan accordingly.

 

[JesiBel]

No offense, but there are a lot of posts out there just looking for attention. You'll notice by the lack of seriousness and immaturity of their content.

Many people post just for the sake of it without researching first, so be cautious.

I've read some very crazy stories here that challenge the true nature of the human body. Anyone who has been to school and has a little common sense can see what information is false and delusional.

Whenever you read something, always analyze it and ask yourself: "Is this biologically possible? Is it possible that something like this could actually happen? Why?"

Always look for information outside this site, in reliable places, even looking for videos of real attempts. And compare: Does what is said (here and in other sites) and what you watch in the videos match up?
Even viewing and searching forensic photos helps a lot to understand a method.

I only frequent the threads about hanging and the truth is that many of them are full of fantasy and sentimentality that serve no purpose.

Never settle for the first thing you read; research until you have no doubts and all the information matches.

 

[It'sMyLife]

Fake , hmm maybe not the right word. That implies intent to deceive or mislead. Inaccurate is better in my opinion . Misinformation has become an overused word which also implies a will to mislead but I guess it could also mean someone repeating something they just accepted as true without verifying. I see inaccurate info often , not just here , but almost everywhere. You're onto something that is a peeve of mine and I've mentioned in other posts regarding "megathreads" . They are often referenced and suggested , particularly to new users, as THE go to source for the right info. I think they are good sources for the first few pages as posted by the original authors (OP). Then people keep adding to them and they stray off from the original purpose of the post and new users come on and post inaccurate or half true info and they devolve into a directionless free for all. IMHO all of the megathreads should be closed for further reply as , after they are posted , there are no checks and balances to prevent confusion. Perhaps all of the original informational posts on methods could be compiled into a library of sorts with no replies allowed or included. Just an idea of mine really which will get no consideration I suppose. When I see people asking about exit bags I guide them to Tired Horse's post and advise them to read up to about page 25 or so as that is when the OP stopped replying. Locked nLoaded is giving you good advice . He 's been on SS for a while and knows about the CO method. If he's reading this perhaps he could start a new "megathread" that will never become one with just the pertinent info on CO. Of course there are lots of other great members here who contribute a lot and do their best to be supportive. But to answer your question how much is fake ( or inaccurate) I don't think it's a whole lot but it never hurts to do as you're doing by questioning and verifying.

As for Brad Delp , I had Boston's first album by 1977 and still have and still like their music. The most detailed account of Brad's suicide is on the Guitar World website and they specifically say that he had three notes posted with the last one being on the master bathroom door and not the bedroom. Take it easy out there !

Brad Delp: Details Emerge About His Tragic Suicide

The former Boston singer used charcoal grills and even had a backup plan

www.guitarworld.com

 

[Groundhog_Day]

Leaving tonight

I'm currently eating my (hopefully) last meal -pasta followed by a vegan ice cream sundae- at a jazz bar above a little independent cinema near the location I picked. Today I will start my BBQ probably around 11 o'clock UK time and hope to be dead by the early hours. Within a couple of days my...

sanctionedsuicide.site

You've probably already read it, but the above is Zanexx's goodbye thread. It's the only confirmed successful CO case I've read here. I've bought the Malawi 2 tent, 4kg Weber briquettes, and 2 chimney starters. I plan to copy Zanexx as close as possible, just using 1.5kg more charcoal to hopefully ensure high enough CO levels.

 

[madameviolette]

I feel it's made complicated here. A lot of people commit suicide and don't prepare it that well. People who successfully suicided seem to have done it rather impulsively.

 

[Natty*]

I don't think most people on here are that serious but are just really depressed, lonely, or even just bored. Some have tried to ctb so many times that I just can't imagine that they are serious when my mother, grandmother, great grandmother, a cousin, and great uncle all ended it the first time around. That being said, I would much rather have people come on here and talk about their failed attempt then to actually succeed.

 

[ABadPerson]

Whenever I found news articles on it, it seems as though the most successful attempts are the ones where someone had the execution of their method to be on standby until they had the intense impulse rather than a date and pre-made plan; which is one of the reasons why I don't plan to make any method thread or some sort of 'goodbye' of any kind, as in that state I would not be functioning mentally well enough to type all of that out and lose intense suicidal intent fast.

I can imagine people failing a lot due to SI with how much preparation was put into place building up anxiety and all, making it feel like the foreboding 'moment' rather than an exit or make mistakes they couldn't have the wellness of mind to notice, which is okay and normal. I wouldn't shame people for that, and it doesn't undermine their experiences as well; they are going against the absolute fundamentals of their biology.

In terms of 'fake methods', I feel as though it's due to subtle miscommunications from different suicide private groups online just festering into one pot rather than out of malice intent; people don't have the same knowledge on what is and isn't a good addition to their method, and could've heard different things from different sources with how hushed up the topic is in the broader internet. Also, people are in different situations from you, they could easily have the means of such a method which is not so available to others to due different variables in their environment and situations; like detached housing spaced out much more than yours/completely isolated as well as there being models of smoking detectors which are battery-based and easily turned off.

 

[vig919]

Whenever I found news articles on it, it seems as though the most successful attempts are the ones where someone had the execution of their method to be on standby until they had the intense impulse rather than a date and pre-made plan; which is one of the reasons why I don't plan to make any method thread or some sort of 'goodbye' of any kind, as in that state I would not be functioning mentally well enough to type all of that out and lose intense suicidal intent fast.

I can imagine people failing a lot due to SI with how much preparation was put into place building up anxiety and all, making it feel like the foreboding 'moment' rather than an exit or make mistakes they couldn't have the wellness of mind to notice, which is okay and normal. I wouldn't shame people for that, and it doesn't undermine their experiences as well; they are going against the absolute fundamentals of their biology.

In terms of 'fake methods', I feel as though it's due to subtle miscommunications from different suicide private groups online just festering into one pot rather than out of malice intent; people don't have the same knowledge on what is and isn't a good addition to their method, and could've heard different things from different sources with how hushed up the topic is in the broader internet. Also, people are in different situations from you, they could easily have the means of such a method which is not so available to others to due different variables in their environment and situations; like detached housing spaced out much more than yours/completely isolated as well as there being models of smoking detectors which are battery-based and easily turned off.

I've come to the same conclusion about timing and method..

 

[Ligottian]

Have you considered antifreeze though? Tastes pretty good going down, although you'd have to suffer through a few hours of excruciating kidney failure. I just laced my sprite with with yellow antifreeze until the color changed even looking through the tint of the bottle and chugged a few of those. I must tell you, I thought it didn't work at first. Only started having kidney failure about a day later and I chickened out and called an ambulance.

Kidney failure? You may or less be fucked for life. No offense to you.

 

[TheHolySword]

100% fake. nothing is real ever.