I worry about these thread too if i am honest, it is so very easy to play armchair pyschologist but it is someones life and that is pretty scary. I can't say i dont post, i do, becuase i feel the need to say something at least.
One thing i will say is this: The person, whoever it might be, at risk is TALKING, they are not sitting alone with only thier thoughts, they are reaching out and getting a response, whether that response is appropriate or "correct" they are getting something. I have had lots of support on Mnet, AND a lot of kicks up the bum, i could never actually talk to anyone about stuff i discuss here.
One thing that could possibly be done is pointing the poster in the direction of other internet forums more appropriate to their needs?? Or do people post here because they feel safe about doing so, that so long as you don't post on AIBU you are going to get a sympathetic, yet practical hearing??
Should they pull the threads?? Not a decision i would like to make and im glad i don't have to.
I do worry too that having this here is normalising suicide in some way.
I think this could be the begining of a bit of a saga if im honest and its going to need careful handling.
Not sure this thread has been useful though - sorry Cod, i think you are fucking great i really do, but i think your concerns should have been raised through a private correspondence with MNHQ. But then, look at me, posting away.