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Re:Ask YC: Why not prevent suicides by automatically spying... by gscott on Tuesday November 20, 2007 @08:29PM (#82274)
And what if by analyzing your email Google aided in your suicide by bringing up advertisements that lead you to what you used to commit suicide with. Google might bring up an advertisement "Search eBay for 'commit suicide' now!" or "Find books on amazon on "commit suicide"!"

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Re:Ask YC: Why not prevent suicides by automatically spying... by DanielBMarkham on Tuesday November 20, 2007 @08:36PM (#82277)
It could be worse. It could be Microsoft, and that little animated paperclip pops out. "Hey! Looks like someone is wanting to commit suicide today! Have you written your suicide note yet? Studies show that suicide notes written using AllIsLost letter creating software are 22% more poignant! Thought about creating an online will? How about some overseas prescriptions at really low prices? Did you know that the nearest gun store is 7 miles NE of your location. Like directions? There's a Taco Bell on your way in case you're hungry. I'll just keep chatting down here until you finally off yourself."
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Re:Ask YC: Why not prevent suicides by automatically spying... by gojomo on Wednesday November 21, 2007 @12:39AM (#82364)
Turns out many people have associated Clippy with suicide notes [+]. Something about Microsoft's 'help' just brings out those feelings!

[+] http://www.visar.com/AssistedSuicide.html

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