Pro-Suicide/Self-Harm Images/Content

[Ben Davis]

I can imagine a number of circumstances where images of this nature might be an appropriate aid to discussion without there being any suggestion of 'endorsement' by site owners or contributors however the topic is serious and verges on 'adult nature'. I don't know if an '18' certificate (e.g. Area 69) would be appropriate because it's often younger people who are most vulnerable to the types of causes which result in self harm.

I therefore would back a move to regulate such content via the site rules with the following high-level requirements:

- Any 'such content' should be hidden and given appropriate labels to advise readers of the nature of the content
- Mods can modify, hide or take down images, 'if appropriate' to the situation
- Mods can issue warnings 'if appropriate' for the posting of 'such content'
- Mods can ban members 'if appropriate' for the posting of 'such content'
- Mods can consider members' management of 'such content' when deliberating on their general conduct

Items in quotes would need detailed definition but I'm of the opinion that the existing rules cover all these requirements. Maybe some explicit mention in the rules would help, maybe alongside some specific examples/screenshots of what's expected so that conduct is clearly signposted.