Aust cracks down on 'net suicide advice

By AAP
04 August 2004 11:49 AM
Tags: internet, aap, government, advice, suicide

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    The fact that the government o ...Anonymous -- 04/08/04

    The fact that the government of Australia (my country) has enough stupidity to pass this kind of law makes me want to kill myself. Does this mean they should all be arrested and charged?

    Told U I was hardcore |2!PP3|2 ...Anonymous -- 06/08/04

    Told U I was hardcore

    |2!PP3|2 |\|3\/4|2 F0|263+!!!1

    Dear Australian Government, If ...Anonymous -- 06/08/04

    Dear Australian Government,

    If someone brags in an online chat facility (IRC for example) about consuming a large quantity of controlled substances;

    1. How do other participants know he's telling the truth? Teenagers have been known to lie about this thing before in order to appear 'cool' or 'hardcore'!

    2. At what point should the authorities be notified, bearing in mind that making a nuisance call can tie up the resources of Police and Ambulance services?

    3. At what point do the other participants in the chat facility become liable for the actions of another? If I say 'yeah, shut up' or 'I don't believe you' do I go to jail?

    Answers on a postcard please.

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