tsurara

So in other words: those "posers" cutting themselves should stop cutting themselves so that the attention can all go to the real goths and angst-tards who put their heart and soul into their bloodletting and cutting profanity into their arms?

What's the difference?

If an activity is harmful: we should be discouraging it in everyone. It should be a ridiculous outlet for misdirected teen angst, not a sign of depth, inner-pain or superior sorrow.

If you want to slice yourself up: that's fine by me. Just don't expect any sympathy on account of it ^^; You're doing it to yourself... it's hard to then turn around and claim victimhood.

Alcoholism, smoking, and bad driving lead to death far more often than cutting... do we shower attention and concern on our friends who drink, smoke or drive like morons? No... and if we dissaprove of drinking, smoking or bad driving: we most likely treat them like crap when they do :/

Go outside, smoker! You threw up all over my carpet, Wino! Should you really be drinking? You know, those'll kill you! Ugh, he's chain smoking, can we move? Get away, filthy drunk! Screw you a******! *middle finger*

When's the last time you flagged down the guy who cut you off on the freeway to offer him a hug and numbers for driving schools? >_<

Inanity.

Positive reinforcement reinforces negative behaviors.

If a kid throws a temper tantrum in a department store for a toy and gets the toy, you can be sure he's going to have another one the next time he wants something.

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