1/ Quite few high profile lefties retweeting a thread about what is said to be a suicide brought about by austerity. It can be tempting in a moment of anger and pity to retweet, but it's important also to remember the Samaritan guidelines on reporting samaritans.org/about-samarita…
2/ Yes, I know they are not 'reporting' exactly, but social media from people with lots of followers has much the same effect. The guidelines are there for a reason, and that's to ensure that people who are vulnerable are not made more vulnerable.
3/ So while I have no doubt that all those retweeting, in shock, pity and anger, do so with the best of motivations, it's important not to think first about what the direct impacts might be, however inadvertent.
4/ I hope this thread gets a few retweets, as it's actually quite important, especially at a time of social crisis, when so many of us are vulnerable.
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