Thread:Sannse/@comment-25328337-20151213011036/@comment-8-20151213202512

This is not a small thing Echo. Not at all.

When someone talks of suicide it is hard for the whole chat (or forum or wherever it's said). The average person has no way of knowing how to deal with it, it's a difficult subject and many don't have the experience to help. Some may have experience, of a personal kind, and it's even harder for them.

Calling the authorities is an understandable reaction to believing someone is in danger, and one that is recommended by suicide prevention groups. Staff are also prepared to make that call if we feel it necessary. To everyone: please be aware that you can let staff know of a situation like this at any time. We will always listen.

So as when someone talks of suicide, both person themselves and others in the chat can be distressed. That's why we ask that, if you are feeling suicidal, you go to a place where people are equiped to help, such as a depression chat room a crisis chat or a crisis and support phone line

I understand why you were banned Echo. It's hard to hear someone saying they are suicidal, and even harder if people feel you are doing it to create drama or to get your own way. I'm not saying that's what you were doing, just that it can appear that way if you are talking about it in a general chat.

Both Bert and I have talked to you in PM, and we have both emailed you to give information on places to get help. Please use those whenever you feel you are at risk of harm from yourself. Or, as I've said before, talk to someone off-line like a parent, teacher or other trusted person. Those are the right places to get help, Wikia chat isn't.