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DamagedGoods · 01-02-2003, 08:30 PM

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Originally posted by B. H. Manners
I would also add that while it is POSSIBLE your assessment may be correct of some suicide cases, this was an inappropriate time to share it.

If you are referring to my post, I apologize - I often have difficulty recognizing things like this as being inappropriate. Hearing about MM has just stirred up some unpleasant thoughts and doubts in my mind, that's all.

B. H. Manners · 01-02-2003, 08:39 PM

My bad DamagedGoods--I have gone back and edited my post addressing it to Talon.

Maverick · 01-02-2003, 08:41 PM

People,

Please try not to argue here. I don't want this thread derailed. MM's death affected each of us differently. Let's respect each others emotional responses.

Maverick - Moderator

Talon · 01-03-2003, 08:12 AM

If he was cognizant enough to kill himself, he was cognizant enough to get help. Simple as that. I can argue this point from experience. I've made my point and that's all I will say on the matter.

BTW, When is there an "appropriate time" to discuss suicide? People commit suicide everyday, just because today it happens to be someone we know, makes it even more appropriate.

TALON

Maverick · 01-03-2003, 08:39 AM

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Originally posted by Talon

BTW, When is there an "appropriate time" to discuss suicide? People commit suicide everyday, just because today it happens to be someone we know, makes it even more appropriate.

This subject can be discussed at anytime. I just want it to happen outside of this thread which has become a memorial of sorts to MM.

Several threads were started in the various forums. Check MF&P, I think there where some there. You can start a thread here, but we do not allow debate, so you may want to start it in another forum.

Maverick - Moderator

Radcliffe Emerson · 01-03-2003, 10:10 AM

Pierre Bezukhov · 01-04-2003, 11:11 AM

Have been away for a few weeks and just saw this thread. So sad. Thank you for the poetry all. John Donne is appropriate for my sentiments.

Sigh.

Ales · 01-05-2003, 02:36 AM

Reading MadMordigan�s posts was a solace I admired him. I couldn�t fall asleep when I heard of what happened to him.

Bumble Bee Tuna · 01-05-2003, 12:03 PM

Regardless of whether you think the suicidal are cowards, isn't it a little extreme to "lose all respect" for someone about a SINGLE mistake? That seems ridiculous to me. I'm sure nobody here thinks it was a good idea for him to commit suicide, but that doesn't mean we lose our respect for an otherwise great man.

-B

Amen-Moses · 01-24-2003, 07:39 AM

I am absolutely gutted by this news!

Amen-Moses

01-05-2003, 12:03 PM	#189
Bumble Bee Tuna Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Middletown, CT Posts: 7,333	let's not be hasty Regardless of whether you think the suicidal are cowards, isn't it a little extreme to "lose all respect" for someone about a SINGLE mistake? That seems ridiculous to me. I'm sure nobody here thinks it was a good idea for him to commit suicide, but that doesn't mean we lose our respect for an otherwise great man. -B

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01-02-2003, 08:39 PM	#182
B. H. Manners Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,213	My bad DamagedGoods--I have gone back and edited my post addressing it to Talon.

01-02-2003, 08:41 PM	#183
Maverick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 6,367	People, Please try not to argue here. I don't want this thread derailed. MM's death affected each of us differently. Let's respect each others emotional responses. Maverick - Moderator

01-03-2003, 08:12 AM	#184
Talon Banned Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Not the real world, that's for sure. Posts: 1,300	If he was cognizant enough to kill himself, he was cognizant enough to get help. Simple as that. I can argue this point from experience. I've made my point and that's all I will say on the matter. BTW, When is there an "appropriate time" to discuss suicide? People commit suicide everyday, just because today it happens to be someone we know, makes it even more appropriate. TALON

01-03-2003, 10:10 AM	#186
Radcliffe Emerson Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: the dark side of Mars Posts: 1,309

01-04-2003, 11:11 AM	#187
Pierre Bezukhov Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 882	Have been away for a few weeks and just saw this thread. So sad. Thank you for the poetry all. John Donne is appropriate for my sentiments. Sigh.

01-05-2003, 02:36 AM	#188
Ales Regular Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 226	Reading MadMordigan�s posts was a solace I admired him. I couldn�t fall asleep when I heard of what happened to him.

01-24-2003, 07:39 AM	#190
Amen-Moses Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Portsmouth, England Posts: 4,652	I am absolutely gutted by this news! Amen-Moses

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