Admittedly, this issue has made it difficult for me to support now, and on quite a few occasions, when I've asked for a conversation to be in main room (so everyone can help), certain ones have given up.
I agree that suicide threats shouldn't be allowed on RYL - but the point is, to me, if someone is going to do it, they are going to do it. I don't post for support when I'm intending on doing something and don't want to be told otherwise. What's the point? It wastes people's energy, and to be frank, when one is seriously considering hurting themselves/committing suicide, someone on the end of the computer can't really do much at all. They can listen, they can encourage the person to get help, but they can't provide therapy or medication or move them to a safe place.
I know this sounds harsh and cruel and whatever, but...
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