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bassicallyverygreat t1_jdiqk6c wrote

Reply to comment by Proof-Variation7005 in Family, friends mourn 2 killed in Cranston dirt bike crash by Addicted2GravyTears

Thank you for the call for basic decency.

Years ago, I had a friend who died after suffering a mental break and engaging in criminal activity and I can attest that online message board commentators mocking and belittling his death were deeply hurtful to his friends and family. Even if one doesn’t have empathy for the deceased (and to be clear I think they should), I’d hope people would remember that there are people who loved the deceased who may see this thread.

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_jdit095 wrote

Yikes, that fucking sucks. I wouldn't even be this forceful if the headline's first 3 words are "Family, friends mourn"

The people on that bike aren't hear to read the "play stupid games..." comments. They're friends and family are though. I think those people (who didn't do anything wrong) have maybe had enough of a shitty week?

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