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Decoy of Fenris

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3. A tragedy, to be sure. Hardly unavoidable but certainly illuminating.
Thu Oct 1, 2015, 04:30 PM
Oct 2015

Having spent a fair amount of time on 4chan, I think this shooting clearly emphasizes a symptom of a much larger, more complicated issue than just "Guns." This guy was cold, jaded, bitter and wanted people to share in his pain. Likewise, the complete lack of opposition to the threat of mass violence by his peers (and the lack of caring even afterwards) should be taken as a warning sign; People, especially the younger generation, are just flat -pissed-.

They were told when they were young that they could be anything, do anything, that they could do anything they wanted so long as they devoted themselves and put their minds to it. Now, later in life, they have the perception that they were lied to; that life is futile, no one owes anything and none of it really matters in the end. In short, we have a generation of sociopaths who just don't give a shit about the well-being of others, and those same people have large, online support nets for those who share the same feelings and ideas.

This guy was close to the edge (if not already over said edge), made his intentions known in a public forum, and people -cheered- him. They encouraged him and rooted for him, because "Fuck everything".

This shouldn't be about "gunz"; if you want to "Discuss", let's talk about the society that not only allowed this to happen but encouraged it to; the people who, when faced with the threat of a mass murder, reacted with an uncaring "Do it, faggot" (A direct quote.)

There's far more important issues with this than just "hurr guns", and I think you know that as well. Do you have any solutions or even thoughts in regards to what the hell went wrong with this poor guy?

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Multiple Mass Shootings Just This Year fredamae Oct 2015 #1
Maybe we should ALL approach problems differently, lest we get more of the same. Eleanors38 Oct 2015 #19
Gross misuse of my rights. ileus Oct 2015 #2
We feel for you Starboard Tack Oct 2015 #16
A tragedy, to be sure. Hardly unavoidable but certainly illuminating. Decoy of Fenris Oct 2015 #3
Logical outcome of SheilaT Oct 2015 #4
Perhaps it's a culture that glamorizes mass shootings. They crave notoriety and they get it. Nuclear Unicorn Oct 2015 #13
With crime rates down -- again -- what logic to you propose? Eleanors38 Oct 2015 #17
I really think our competitive based economy has a lot to do with this. Gregorian Oct 2015 #5
Why is it almost always stupid loser punk kids??? ileus Oct 2015 #6
Probably something to do with people calling them "Stupid loser punk kids." n/t Decoy of Fenris Oct 2015 #7
So stop being a stupid loser...life is easy to learn. ileus Oct 2015 #9
You're right. Now he's famous and set for life for housing, food, health care and entertainment. Decoy of Fenris Oct 2015 #10
You are aware that the the shooter ManiacJoe Oct 2015 #11
I wasn't aware of that until one of the recent updates. Decoy of Fenris Oct 2015 #12
No he's still a loser... ileus Oct 2015 #15
someone needs your correction... ileus Oct 2015 #14
Gosh, I wonder. Brickbat Oct 2015 #8
One looks at the profile in organized terrorist groups: Eleanors38 Oct 2015 #18
Totally agree. If people are really interested in solving these issues, it will require a Brickbat Oct 2015 #20
I'm split on the personal characterization thing. I can see how... Eleanors38 Oct 2015 #21
so you're willing to look comprehensively at the problem CreekDog Oct 2015 #23
Sure shadowrider Oct 2015 #24
Whereas you're unwilling to look comprehensively at the problem ... Straw Man Oct 2015 #25
That's a great reply. You should make an OP of it. NaturalHigh Oct 2015 #29
I am willing to look comprehensively at the problem. Eleanors38 Oct 2015 #26
Newsflash. beevul Oct 2015 #27
I commend you for posting this OP in a manner which generated useful responses. Eleanors38 Oct 2015 #22
My take on it, FWIW. NaturalHigh Oct 2015 #28
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