It's such a fine line, between protected and keeping members safe, and not becoming overbearing with the "cotton wool" There are going to be things in every day life, that are purely accidental, that can give people ideas and tips on how to hurt themselves. I think an important part of recovery is learning to live with this and realise that not everything pertains to ones illness.

However, RYL is supposed to be a safe haven for everyone. A place where people who are going through similar things can come for support and camaraderie.

Personally, I have never liked the cotton wool affect. I hate over-active censorship with a passion, and I really do think that sometimes, people need to learn how to cope with things. I really worry that some people get so upset by some things that are so common place, and I worry how they will learn to cope. Yeah this should be a safe haven, but I would hate for it to give a false sense of security that saps peoples abilities to cope in the "real world". Life is, quite unfortunately, full of triggers and upsets.

In short, I do think that anything a bit creative where self harming oneself is concerned, should be kept secret, but things that are really obvious should be allowed. No one here is that stupid as to not realise "sharp means potential tool".

Er, I think that's all I wanted to say :p