AIBU to think Perez Hilton self-harm on TikTok should be treated more seriously?

Go have a cup of tea and calm down.

The man is clearly not in his right mind. I doubt he could be held criminally responsible for what happened and I don’t think he should be. He is very unwell.

Also he has been banned from TikTok.

What crime was committed?

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His account was barred within minutes. He very clearly was having a severe mental crisis, so I can’t compare at all with someone masturbating online for their own gratification.

You can sympathise and be horrified at the same time.

Was it acceptable? Of course not. But can I sympathise with a man who is clearly having a mental breakdown. Of course I can.

I am not a fan of his but I hope he gets the help he needs

Some people share everything on line. They love the attention. It is complex. Look at Katy Price, perfect example of narcissism, at once neurotic, full of self doubt, lacking any consistent sense of their inner self and yet thinking that anyone and everyone needs to know their entire life. They lack a consistent sense of self and look for external validation. The guy changed his name.....kind of gives the game away. These people are a product of late capitalism and a society that has interpellated individuals, so that when they receive likes and attention this reinforces to them that they are special and unique. Actually most of these individuals are vacuous and boring. Hopefully he will get help and retire quietly away from social media.....probably not though.

um.... I hate that guy with the fire of 1000 suns

But even I don't think he should be charged with anything. What exactly do you want him charged with or for?

I mean, if he had done that in a different public place, I don't think he would be charged

Maybe no one would listen to him? Maybe he was desperate for help?