I wonder about all those guests on here

[LossOfWill]

wonder if they are like me and lurk for a few hours before joining.. I came here from searching up how to hang painlessly and I'm curious how many of them are in a similar situation. Or they're just curious people. Who knows

 

[Sensei]

I've always wondered what kind of people the guests are. Some are obviously looking for information about suicide methods; some want to read about how other people suffer and not feel alone; some want to read about people in the same situation as themselves to get consolation and advice; some are voyeurs; some are simply sick.

 

[Mentalmick]

I suppose some are just shy like myself and take time to feel comfortable, even over the internet.

 

[Studio84]

I came here under similar circumstances.looking up methods originally bought me here and It took me a good couple of weeks to actually join as a member.Partly for the reason @Mentalmick said, shyness. I've never really been active on any social media platforms before so it was all totally new to me.

 

[justsad&done]

I have no way of knowing, but I would guess maybe half are here because they are curious, hurting, looking for methods or support. The other half are likely out for no good!

 

[Wisdom3_1-9]

I lurked for a full year before joining. I feel for those guests. I know many of them are hurting and a searching for some solution, but are too nervous or too scared to join.

 

[Ghost2211]

There must be countless reasons for one to remain a guest. I didn't join for about a month. I kept coming and going as a guest since I had never joined an internet community before, and didn't really know how it worked or if I would be accepted.

 

[WornOutLife]

Some of them are lurkers who wanna ctb and can't decide whether to join SS or not.
Some others might be pro-lifers, ppl researching suicide and methods, etc.

 

[UiopQwerty]

I was like lurking here as a guest. Just reading and learning abit for about 3 months...
I took the step and joined because I saw that there are many who might "help" and support me if I need.
You can also lay of some steam and "cry" and complain. It feels better... Atleast for me!

 

[Kat!]

Some people just don't bother making an account, I understand this. I think I was lurking for a week or so before I made an account.