[xenophanes]

Something bad happened. Some people are sad. Let's bring up the topic of suicide and make sure they are all aware of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111111 And then feel good about how kind and helpful we are.

People already know suicide hotlines exist. If they want one they can google it or siri it or whatever. You aren't giving them new information, just telling them, basically, that you wouldn't find it surprising if they killed themselves over this.

[dkokelley]

Emotions run high when something of this magnitude happens. Judgement gets clouded. A reminder is very important as a way to intercept those without a clear head before they do something rash.

[gargarplex]

Fuck you. When you're REALLY upset (hint: I am, and I have thought of suicide) a suicide hotline isn't necessarily the first thing on your mind.

[goldenkey]

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/