Quote:A teenager who was bullied by online trolls posted a heartbreaking video on YouTube before killing himself, an inquest heard.

Adam Smith, 19, who had learning difficulties, was bombarded with spiteful remarks and accused of plagiarism over a short story he put on a website.

In response to the vicious bullying, he posted a video on YouTube entitled ‘I’m sorry’ where he apologised for any misunderstanding.

But he was lambasted again by cruel users, who mocked him saying his speech problems were so bad it made them laugh.

Days later he was seen crying as he walked to a railway line near his home, where he was hit by a two-carriage train.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...train.html

As we continue to glorify suicide, we continue to see more suicides. Shocking.

Good story. I hope all the grammar Nazis are paying attention.

(12-18-2014 10:29 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  As we continue to glorify suicide, we continue to see more suicides. Shocking.

Glorify it? Doubtful. This is a straight up case of bullying causing the person to commit suicide. No more, no less.

(12-18-2014 10:39 AM)mlb Wrote:  

(12-18-2014 10:29 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  As we continue to glorify suicide, we continue to see more suicides. Shocking.

Glorify it? Doubtful. This is a straight up case of bullying causing the person to commit suicide. No more, no less.

Yes, every one of these cases seem to make major news stories. That is glorifying it. The kid got the exact result he wanted from his action.

As far as the "bullying" aspect, what kind of response does a grown man expect when he puts his fetish for little girl toys out there in public? Gotta think there was something not right to begin with. Can't really blame anonymous strangers on YouTube for that, regardless of the fact that the comments were douchey and unnecessary.

(12-18-2014 10:44 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(12-18-2014 10:39 AM)mlb Wrote:  

(12-18-2014 10:29 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  As we continue to glorify suicide, we continue to see more suicides. Shocking.

Glorify it? Doubtful. This is a straight up case of bullying causing the person to commit suicide. No more, no less.

Yes, every one of these cases seem to make major news stories. That is glorifying it. The kid got the exact result he wanted from his action.

As far as the "bullying" aspect, what kind of response does a grown man expect when he puts his fetish for little girl toys out there in public? Gotta think there was something not right to begin with. Can't really blame anonymous strangers on YouTube for that, regardless of the fact that the comments were douchey and unnecessary.

Well besides the fact that the quote you posted noted learning disabilities, you can blame people for being dicks. Not saying they are responsible for his death, but had they used the "don't be a dick policy" that I advocate, the kid might very well be alive. Who cares if he has a weird hobby?

(12-18-2014 10:44 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(12-18-2014 10:39 AM)mlb Wrote:  

(12-18-2014 10:29 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  As we continue to glorify suicide, we continue to see more suicides. Shocking.

Glorify it? Doubtful. This is a straight up case of bullying causing the person to commit suicide. No more, no less.

Yes, every one of these cases seem to make major news stories. That is glorifying it. The kid got the exact result he wanted from his action.

As far as the "bullying" aspect, what kind of response does a grown man expect when he puts his fetish for little girl toys out there in public? Gotta think there was something not right to begin with. Can't really blame anonymous strangers on YouTube for that, regardless of the fact that the comments were douchey and
unnecessary.

Didn't you say that kid was mentally ill?

(12-18-2014 10:57 AM)BleedsHuskieRed Wrote:  

(12-18-2014 10:44 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(12-18-2014 10:39 AM)mlb Wrote:  

(12-18-2014 10:29 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  As we continue to glorify suicide, we continue to see more suicides. Shocking.

Glorify it? Doubtful. This is a straight up case of bullying causing the person to commit suicide. No more, no less.

Yes, every one of these cases seem to make major news stories. That is glorifying it. The kid got the exact result he wanted from his action.

As far as the "bullying" aspect, what kind of response does a grown man expect when he puts his fetish for little girl toys out there in public? Gotta think there was something not right to begin with. Can't really blame anonymous strangers on YouTube for that, regardless of the fact that the comments were douchey and unnecessary.

Well besides the fact that the quote you posted noted learning disabilities, you can blame people for being dicks. Not saying they are responsible for his death, but had they used the "don't be a dick policy" that I advocate, the kid might very well be alive. Who cares if he has a weird hobby?

Bottom line: if you pepper social media blaming dicks for the problems of an individual that is obviously unstable independent of the dicks and also pepper these stories on front page news, you'll continue to get more and more suicides. Some people need to learn the serenity prayer and accept the things they cannot change, one being that people are dicks.

(12-18-2014 11:00 AM)Fitbud Wrote:  

(12-18-2014 10:44 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(12-18-2014 10:39 AM)mlb Wrote:  

(12-18-2014 10:29 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  As we continue to glorify suicide, we continue to see more suicides. Shocking.

Glorify it? Doubtful. This is a straight up case of bullying causing the person to commit suicide. No more, no less.

Yes, every one of these cases seem to make major news stories. That is glorifying it. The kid got the exact result he wanted from his action.

As far as the "bullying" aspect, what kind of response does a grown man expect when he puts his fetish for little girl toys out there in public? Gotta think there was something not right to begin with. Can't really blame anonymous strangers on YouTube for that, regardless of the fact that the comments were douchey and
unnecessary.

Didn't you say that kid was mentally ill?

He committed suicide, didn't he? Does someone who is mentally sound do that?

(12-18-2014 11:06 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(12-18-2014 11:00 AM)Fitbud Wrote:  

(12-18-2014 10:44 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(12-18-2014 10:39 AM)mlb Wrote:  

(12-18-2014 10:29 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  As we continue to glorify suicide, we continue to see more suicides. Shocking.

Glorify it? Doubtful. This is a straight up case of bullying causing the person to commit suicide. No more, no less.

Yes, every one of these cases seem to make major news stories. That is glorifying it. The kid got the exact result he wanted from his action.

As far as the "bullying" aspect, what kind of response does a grown man expect when he puts his fetish for little girl toys out there in public? Gotta think there was something not right to begin with. Can't really blame anonymous strangers on YouTube for that, regardless of the fact that the comments were douchey and
unnecessary.

Didn't you say that kid was mentally ill?

He committed suicide, didn't he? Does someone who is mentally sound do that?

There is a big difference between depressed and having a low IQ.

Is this political or religious?

Blame the Libs in 3, 2, 1,.........

(12-18-2014 11:41 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  Is this political or religious?

Tragic.

Should we pass legislation to regulate internet comments?

(12-18-2014 11:41 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  Is this political or religious?

Suicide is indeed a religious topic. Bullying and speech are political. The media continually drives the story. But feel free to disengage if you don't want to discuss.

What does suicide have to do with religion?

It is against Christian morality.

(12-18-2014 12:16 PM)EverRespect Wrote:  It is against Christian morality.

It's against every kind of morality.

And why does bullying have to do with politics?

(12-18-2014 12:51 PM)BleedsHuskieRed Wrote:  And why does bullying have to do with politics?

The e-gang wants to make this a news forum, taking their marching orders from somewhere in Oklahoma...

No idea why it's allowed...

I'm torn on this one, between feeling sorry for the kid and not at all for what created him.