[QUOTE=Used Car Salesman;21211157]Sad, but if someone is dumb enough at 6 to kill themselves, odds are they're going to die from their own stupidity sooner or later anyway.[/QUOTE]
Most people who kill themselves are actually more intelligent than normal people. The reason they do it, is because they either have an idealized version of the world that isn't coming true, so they assume that there's nothing left to live for or because they understand that it is human nature, when brought up in a competitive environment to be individualistic and they can't deal with the grey areas of morality.
This is a fail of tiny proportions. :aaa:
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[QUOTE=Machk;21211205]Most people who kill themselves are actually more intelligent than normal people. The reason they do it, is because they either have an idealized version of the world that isn't coming true, so they assume that there's nothing left to live for or because they understand that it is human nature, when brought up in a competitive environment to be individualistic and they can't deal with the grey areas of morality.[/QUOTE]
In other words, the smarter you are the quicker you die.
[QUOTE=dutchah;21210267]inb4 OMG VIDYAGAEMS![/QUOTE]
Don't be silly, this isn't one of those articles that people blame video games on.
[QUOTE=Machk;21211205]Most people who kill themselves are actually more intelligent than normal people. The reason they do it, is because they either have an idealized version of the world that isn't coming true, so they assume that there's nothing left to live for or because they understand that it is human nature, when brought up in a competitive environment to be individualistic and they can't deal with the grey areas of morality.[/QUOTE]
So having an idealized version of the world makes you intelligent?
[QUOTE=Meader;21211268]So having an idealized version of the world makes you intelligent?[/QUOTE]
No, but most intelligent people have an idealized vision of the world that they hope to one day fulfill. When they fail, [i]they hang![/i]
More out of desperation for something better, I would assume. Seeing how fucked up the world is today, I'm not surprised that a lot of people are killing themselves. Uh, including 6 yr. olds. ROFL
Although I don't know what the law dictates in the State of Oregon, but in Canadian legal code it's generally understood that children under the age of 12 do not have the metal capacity to make decisions for themselves, or at least make rational decisions based on sound facts.
I'm really sorry to hear about this, it's terrible for the girl's family.
[QUOTE=TEH_TPMASTER;21211287]No, but most intelligent people have an idealized vision of the world that they hope to one day fulfill. When they fail, [I]they hang![/I][/QUOTE]
I fail to see how this is true... in any way. Most people in general have goals, the idea of what they want out of life, which you could call ideological, but I call it just having dreams. And just because people fail at thier goals in life doesn't mean they are going to kill themselves. I don't think people of one intelligence are more likely to kill themselves than another, that seems poorly thought out.
[QUOTE=he-did-it-->;21210930]She probably saw it in a movie and thought that was what everyone did when they were upset, not realising it killed you. She definitely didn't know what she was doing.[/QUOTE]
What films are 6 year olds watching with hanging scenes?
i guess you could say... her actions were quite [i]child[/i]ish.... xD
[QUOTE=Meader;21211347]I fail to see how this is true... in any way. Most people in general have goals, the idea of what they want out of life, which you could call ideological, but I call it just having dreams. And just because people fail at thier goals in life doesn't mean they are going to kill themselves. I don't think people of one intelligence are more likely to kill themselves than another, that seems poorly thought out.[/QUOTE]
I did not say of one intelligence. However, the greater intelligence you have, the more likely you are to kill yourself, because you see through the facades of society, and lack the ability to change them. Which creates frustration. In most people this would cause a drive to do better in order to be in the position to change things as they see fit. However many intelligent people, such as those with genius level IQs tend to have very low Emotional development, and because of this are secluded and solitary. This could lead to suicide in that they would have no peers with which to discuss their problems and to aid them cope with the realities rather than the ideals of life.
[QUOTE=Machk;21211473]I did not say of one intelligence. However, the greater intelligence you have, the more likely you are to kill yourself, because you see through the facades of society, and lack the ability to change them. Which creates frustration. In most people this would cause a drive to do better in order to be in the position to change things as they see fit. However many intelligent people, such as those with genius level IQs tend to have very low Emotional development, and because of this are secluded and solitary. This could lead to suicide in that they would have no peers with which to discuss their problems and to aid them cope with the realities rather than the ideals of life.[/QUOTE]
People who commit suicide are often times thinking too short term. I still refuse to believe that a higher intelligence will cause you to want to kill yourself. There are plenty of brilliant minds that get married and live happy, full lives. Yes, occasionally this is the case, but the same can happen to anybody who feels lonely.
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Which I don't think was the problem in this case...
Leave erotic asphyxiation to professionals. :downs:
[QUOTE][URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erotic_asphyxiation"][U][B]Wiki:[/B][/U][/URL]
[I]Erotic asphyxiation is the intentional restriction of oxygen to the brain for sexual arousal. It is also called asphyxiophilia, autoerotic asphyxia, hypoxyphilia, or breath control play. Colloquially, a person engaging in the activity is sometimes
called a gasper. The erotic interest in asphyxiation is classified as a paraphilia in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association. Psychiatrist Joseph Merlino stated that it meets the criteria for a disorder
"because it has the potential for lethality or serious injury."
"The carotid arteries (on either side of the neck) carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the brain. When these are compressed, as in strangulation or hanging, the sudden loss of oxygen to the brain and the accumulation of carbon
dioxide can increase feelings of giddiness, lightheadness, and pleasure, all of which will heighten masturbatory sensations."[/I][/QUOTE]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCGVTHbBe8I[/media]
I almost hung myself when I was 4. I was playing tarzan off a rope and I decided to try swinging from my neck....it seemed like a good idea at the time.
I guess she likes to [I]hang [/I]around her [I]crib
[IMG]http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q198/Hezzy88/mojo.jpg[/IMG]
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[QUOTE=Used Car Salesman;21211157]Sad, but if someone is dumb enough at 6 to kill themselves, odds are they're going to die from their own stupidity sooner or later anyway.[/QUOTE]
You're a dumbass.
6 year olds don't understand the concept of death.
[QUOTE=Machk;21211205]Most people who kill themselves are actually more intelligent than normal people. The reason they do it, is because they either have an idealized version of the world that isn't coming true, so they assume that there's nothing left to live for or because they understand that it is human nature, when brought up in a competitive environment to be individualistic and they can't deal with the grey areas of morality.[/QUOTE]
But that's dumb just giving up on life because your world isn't coming true. You fucking deal with it and then move on.
[QUOTE=Rambo_9;21211428]i guess you could say... her actions were quite [i]child[/i]ish.... xD[/QUOTE]
what
[QUOTE=ASmellyOgre;21210609]Oh, god. I think this might have been the kid who threatened to kill herself yesterday when Facepunch went down.[/QUOTE]
No, no. I'm still here.
[QUOTE=Sixer;21211346]Although I don't know what the law dictates in the State of Oregon, but in Canadian legal code it's generally understood that children under the age of 12 do not have the metal capacity to make decisions for themselves, or at least make rational decisions based on sound facts.
I'm really sorry to hear about this, it's terrible for the girl's family.[/QUOTE]
Yes she must have had an iron deficiency
[QUOTE=dutchah;21210267]inb4 OMG VIDYAGAEMS![/QUOTE]
Why do people suggest this, no one on this forum is going to blame video games.
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[QUOTE=Machk;21211473]I did not say of one intelligence. However, the greater intelligence you have, the more likely you are to kill yourself, because you see through the facades of society, and lack the ability to change them. Which creates frustration. In most people this would cause a drive to do better in order to be in the position to change things as they see fit. However many intelligent people, such as those with genius level IQs tend to have very low Emotional development, and because of this are secluded and solitary. This could lead to suicide in that they would have no peers with which to discuss their problems and to aid them cope with the realities rather than the ideals of life.[/QUOTE]
So smart people are angsty teenagers who can't get over themselves they perceive society to be fucked up somehow?
Fuck, I'd hate to be one of the parents. It'd be like when I spent 6 years thinking that it was all my fault that my parents split, only infinitely worse
[QUOTE=Triumph Forks;21214278]Fuck, I'd hate to be one of the parents. It'd be like when I spent 6 years thinking that it was all my fault that my parents split, only infinitely worse[/QUOTE]
Yea, just like that.
[QUOTE=ironman17;21210286]It shocks me that such a young child could consider ending it's life... It's a shame, too, she had a whole life ahead of her...[/QUOTE]
So there's only 2 years left anyway
[QUOTE=Gummylamb;21214218]So smart people are angsty teenagers who can't get over themselves they perceive society to be fucked up somehow?[/QUOTE]
I think what he means is that some people see how screwed up the human species is and based on our history it shows no sign of ever improving as nothing has changed since we started. Continuing with this, the person might then realize that as the masses will dictate how the species evolves mentally (and physically I suppose) and seeing how this person sees the masses as a failure that shows no signs of improving, this would lead said person to feel sad that nothing they ever do will change a doomed species. Thus killing themselves to be rid of the stupidity known as being human.
Something like that I think.
This just in: Australia bans sending children to their rooms for punishment
Also, I love how a thread about a 6 year old hanging themselves turns into a debate about erotic asphyxiation
Why are people rating this polite/nice/friendly?
A six year old fucking killed herself.
[QUOTE=salty peanut v2;21223045]Why are people rating this polite/nice/friendly?
A six year old fucking killed herself.[/QUOTE]
People rate hearts for sad/touching stories.
The ratings are used for all sorts. Such as the Optimistic rating is more used as a "Gaybow" rating.
[QUOTE=Doozle;21210308]How does a six year old learn to hang themselves?[/QUOTE]
[IMG]http://www.insidesocal.com/babbleon/family-guy.jpg[/IMG]
I wonder..
Sounds like she was a little [i]strung out[/i]. She must have been at the [i]end of her rope[/i]. Things must have been getting a little [i]taught[/i] under the collar.
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[QUOTE=Strongbad;21223185][IMG]http://www.insidesocal.com/babbleon/family-guy.jpg[/IMG]
I wonder..[/QUOTE]
I'd be trying to figure out ways to kill myself if I had to watch family guy, too.
[QUOTE=Used Car Salesman;21211157]Sad, but if someone is dumb enough at 6 to kill themselves, odds are they're going to die from their own stupidity sooner or later anyway.[/QUOTE]
You are so compassionate I'm glad you are a proponent for compassion for other human beings and TOTALLY don't spew this social darwinism nazi bullshit.
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