(Not sure if allowed, will/please delete if so) But, is it okay to inquire about a "buddy system" of sorts? I'll explain better below

[eternalvoid]

I know the site has changed quite a lot since coming back. I remember there used to be a thread for newcomers where you could introduce yourself and state where you're from and age and everything, I think there was also a thread similar to that where people who wanted a "buddy" to either be with them or go together and people would post their general info. Obviously, there isn't anything like that anymore, understandably so, despite finding it rather sad.

I guess I was just wondering, if it would be okay to ask and make a personal post inquiring about something like that? Not asking for someone to be with me during the act or help or make a pact or anything of that sort whatsoever. I more so mean that I'd like to meet someone likeminded in my area to spend some time with before I go. I've dealt with an unbearable amount of loneliness for the past year, I have absolutely no one. I guess I just longed for the idea of meeting someone and spending tine together, just to feel like a human being again, if that makes sense. I just want to be with someone again, even for a moment, socialize, hang out, talk, just fulfill basic human needs or desires before I go, something I haven't had in far too long. Maybe I'm being greedy, and shameless. I guess I just wanted to feel like a person one last time. Feel like a human being once more.

I feel like this may not be allowed, so I understand if this will get deleted, or if I am asked to delete it. I just wanted to ask if this is allowed, if threads like that may still exist, or if I can make a post of my own regarding it. I think I'm just desperate to make even the smallest amount of connection with someone before I leave, as pathetic as I sound.

I'm genuinely really sorry again if this isn't allowed.



Edit: I think I found the thread? But I'm not sure. Sorry for posting this and wasting time, i'm sorry.

 

[astroproto]

Yeah, the partners megathread: https://sanctioned-suicide.net/thre...read-the-rules-on-page-1-before-posting.1253/

 

[Forever Sleep]

There is still the partners thread- you probably found it...

https://sanctioned-suicide.net/threads/partners-megathread-read-the-rules-on-page-1-before-posting.1253/

Also though, there are more- make friends type threads:

Make A Friend megathread

Make A Friend Megathread NOTE: Read this thread fully before posting! It can be hard to find someone who understands, and can relate to suicidal and depressive thoughts. This thread is to facilitate the possibility of meeting a friend who can understand that, or just to find someone who is on...

sanctioned-suicide.net

Not sure if that is geared towards meeting in person. Obviously- there are risks to doing that so, I think anyone considering it should be careful. There are bound to be one or two predators on here as well as genuine people.

Now and again, I've seen people disclose their vague locations and invites to meet up in personal threads. I'm not too sure what is actually allowed. But again- please be careful. Don't doxx yourself with too detailed information and be as sure as you can be they are who they say they are.

 

[Dejected 55]

Check the partners thread linked in other posts above... Don't post personally identifying information on the forum. Be cautious about what you share and who you share with in private messages. It's always a risk. There are people who will take advantage of lurking for a victim to exploit.

 

[eternalvoid]

Thank you guys so much! I did find it, I will try my best to be cautious, though I'm not fully sure how to tell the difference

 

[Dejected 55]

Thank you guys so much! I did find it, I will try my best to be cautious, though I'm not fully sure how to tell the difference

It's a lot like any other way you might try to meet people. You can't just assume everyone is who they appear to be, who they say they are, or even where they say they are sometimes. You also can't assume that if you meet someone on this site they are more like you than on another site. Just like you couldn't assume someone you meet in a particular chat room for some hobby is really into that hobby just because they are in that chat room.

This site tries to police itself and there are moderators roaming around all the time... but some people are really good at obscuring themselves and appearing to be someone other than who they are.

I say this even as I have tried to find a connection on this site through the aforementioned partner thread... and I have exchanged contact information, and it seems to have been okay so far with me and the people I chose to share and connect further... but I still haven't met anyone yet.