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Am I the only one who finds Troy’s description of a tragic suicide offensive?

“Many [dark markets] with their operators in jail or dead (it didn't work out so well for the operator of AlphaBay)”

I didn't catch the implication of suicide there. I figured he was gunned down and then saw the headline and figured "oh, arrested, yeah that sounds like it not working out very well" and moved on.

No, I didn't find it offensive. And characterizing a suicide by someone who broke multiple laws, got rich doing so, and then being unwilling to face the laws as "tragic" is a bit disingenuous.

I have struggled a lot with depression and can assure you that all suicide is tragic.

edit: sorry, not trying to be argumentative. It's just a very personal topic for me having known victims. I wish you the best :)

I too wish you the best, sorry for coming across so aggressively.

I love seeing nice people on the internet. group hug!!

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