This is on my mind, since I had to temp-ban someone from c/vegan for it in the past week, and another example of it went unmoderated for hours after being reported in another community (though it was eventually dealt with).

It doesn't matter how much the person you're responding to deserves it. Odds are, they will not care. But you know who will care? Any comrades who happen to read the thread and who struggle with suicidal ideation and/or self harm. You could ruin their day. You could be the push that sends them over the edge. Even in the unlikely event that you cause grief to the person you're responding to, no amount of collateral damage is worth it.

Don't make suicide bait posts or comments. Don't upvote suicide bait posts or comments. Report and denounce them wherever they show up.

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[–] ElGosso@hexbear.net 12 points 9 months ago

We have pigpoopballs for a reason, people

[–] FALGSConaut@hexbear.net 6 points 9 months ago

I appreciate it, those type of posts really bother me as someone who has struggled with suicidal thoughts in the past.

[–] Angel@hexbear.net 5 points 9 months ago

I didn't know what suicide baiting was, looked it up, and then I learned that it was basically:

Memes about angry streamers aside, good message.

[–] ButtBidet@hexbear.net 4 points 9 months ago

fidel-salute

[–] BountifulEggnog@hexbear.net 4 points 9 months ago

Thank you comrade. Those types of comments have always bothered me on here, but I didn't want to say anything.

Honestly I didn't know this was against the rules, as I've seen it semi often. Will be reporting in the future 🫡

[–] SeekTheDeletion@hexbear.net 2 points 3 months ago

@Nakoichi@hexbear.net

[–] Kuori@hexbear.net 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

this is something i am really bad about. i will work on it.

[–] BeamBrain@hexbear.net 3 points 9 months ago

I appreciate the self-crit.