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Originally Posted by TunedOut
 Thanks to Christina and Wild Coyote for getting permission for this discussion! 
The community guidelines included:
What We Mean by "No Suicidal Posts, Please"
We're okay with people discussing their somewhat vague thoughts or feelings they have about wanting to commit suicide. Such posts should be marked with a trigger icon when made, and usually posted here in the Depression forum.
We're not okay with people discussing their specific intentions, plans, methods, or such in a way to suggest they are currently in crisis and in need of immediate assistance. So we do not allow talk of specific plans, methods, or intentions. We're not a crisis hotline, and are not setup to deal with people in such immediate need. We believe that when a person is at that point, they should reach out for a real-world resource in getting help.
I really did not recognize that I had a problem that needed treatment until my suicidal urges became very strong causing me to act upon them. I now understand better why I was so suicidal and no longer feel suicidal anymore. I needed help, education, and many other things to get to that point. Being able to talk to others that have experienced the same things was very, very key to getting to this point in my life. It is important for people who feel suicidal to be able to talk about it. It might save their life!!! Hugs to alls who are in so much pain that they don't want to be here anymore.    
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Hi Tuned Out,
We deeply appreciate your feedback.
We are prohibiting plans, intentions and/or methods to suggest they are currently in crisis or in need of immediate assistance.
If anyone is currently in crisis, please contact a hotline, contact your provider and/or go to your local ER.
I feel people can learn about their own suicidality by listening to the experiences of people here. If doing so puts someone into crisis, please do take the emergency measures listed above.
Anyone may talk about their own suicidal feelings without mentioning plans, method and/or intent.
I hope this helps, Tuned Out. If not, please let me know..