Re:Amazon “suicide kits” have led to teen deaths
by catiopatio on Sunday October 09, 2022 @03:58PM
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Mens rea makes the difference.
“People also bought” is very different from “It looks like you’re trying to suicide, let me help”.
If you ask the hardware store for a rope rated for an impact force of $X, they do not know your intentions, and they are not responsible for them. If you harm yourself, you’re culpable, not the store that simply sold you rope.
If we can hold companies liable for what their employees recommend, I don't know why we wouldn't also hold them liable for what their recommendation engines recommend.