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# Meh, it's b3ta, I'd not expect any different
It does still feel too raw for me though, I'd like to know all the facts and at least give people a chance to grieve
(I helped save b3ta! Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:17, archived)
# did you know him well?
well enough to actually be able to justify your emotions being raw about it?
(I helped save b3ta! Pootle, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:19, archived)
# My emotions aren't raw
I didn't know the guy, I didn't even like his tv show!
The situation is raw. Humour is a healing factor, and I do believe there's a place for jokes, it helps us move on is ultimately a healthy thing.
...but there is also a time, and it depends on it being joking about not personal digs. As I said- I didn't expect any different from b3ta, nor do I have a problem with the majority of posts I've seen on the subject, I'm just aware that I will be leaving it alone myself for a while, at least until all the facts are out and the family/friends has had chance to come to terms with it a bit.
(I helped save b3ta! Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:23, archived)
# But, fromt he picture above
there is no speculation.

Fact one - he killed himself
Fact two - we now know he left a suicide note
Fact three - when he was alive he did a kids arty based programme thing.

All of those are represented above. The contents of the note we shall probably never know, however the poster chose a turn of phrase often associated with suicide.

There is nothing in the above post that I can deem offensive. Yes, someones death isn't something to revel in, but as far as a good idea goes, it isn't bad.
(I helped save b3ta! DLT's Musical Bonanza is totting up the p, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:28, archived)
# It wasn't me who claimed to have a problem with this post
I've already said I don't. I said it's too soon for me to want to join in on the whole subject.
(I helped save b3ta! Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:32, archived)
# Yeah
it wasn't a direct 'at you' kind of post, more of a summary of concerns from the various posters.

I just wanted to be near the candle :(
(I helped save b3ta! DLT's Musical Bonanza is totting up the p, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:34, archived)
# *offers place under coat to enjoy it's burny, flickery glow*
(I helped save b3ta! Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:36, archived)
# For someone without a problem,
you don't half harp on about it.
(I helped save b3ta! jonas is not my name, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:38, archived)
# Tell me about it!
*stops reading replies and feeling the need to clarify*
(I helped save b3ta! Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:42, archived)
# Can you clarify what you mean?
:D
(I helped save b3ta! DLT's Musical Bonanza is totting up the p, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:45, archived)
#


~nnnnnngh!~
(I helped save b3ta! Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:49, archived)
# How dare you!
Someone on television died! The fact that he wasn't a friend or family member or in fact had never been seen in person by someone doesn't mean that they can't have raw emotions about his death!

For shame!
(I helped save b3ta! jonas is not my name, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:24, archived)
# HIS MOTHER READS B3TA
(I helped save b3ta! 100% kitten better than ever, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:26, archived)
# *leaves flowers for princess di*
(I helped save b3ta! new_matt, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:26, archived)
# I think we need a national memorial to the People's Pasta Painter


I'll never forget where I was when I first heard of Mark's death. So tragic. Such a wonderful life cut short in his prime.

I'm going to petition the government to have a book of condolences set up.
(I helped save b3ta! jonas is not my name, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:29, archived)
# a colouring book?
(I helped save b3ta! The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:30, archived)
# There will be a small one
and also a really big on, laid out on the floor.

Every 10 seconds a klaxon will sound and the mourners will have to switch to writing in the other one.
(I helped save b3ta! jonas is not my name, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:36, archived)
# i've already left some badly made crepe paper daisies
on platform 3
(I helped save b3ta! new_matt, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:31, archived)
# I got a lawnmower
and cut the words "I'll miss you" on the pitch at Wembley in letters twenty feet high.
(I helped save b3ta! backrubslut - treguna mekoides trecorum satis dee, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:34, archived)
# you just don't know when to leave it be
do you? sick bastard.
(I helped save b3ta! dotmund .co.uk, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:44, archived)
# I think we should joke about Mark
Speight as much as possible.

As he committed suicide he's going to Hell, and, as such, is worthy of our poorly constructed and ill-thought-out jokes.
(I helped save b3ta! backrubslut - treguna mekoides trecorum satis dee, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:57, archived)
# I demand an enquiry
rolf harris ordered the australian secret service to kill them, I know it :(
(I helped save b3ta! 100% kitten better than ever, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:32, archived)
# Happy B3taday!

Edit: also, yes.
(I helped save b3ta! Fishcat Difficult difficult lemon difficult., Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:19, archived)
# Aww, he's lovely!
Thank you :D
(I helped save b3ta! Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:26, archived)
# well said
(I helped save b3ta! mr horrible up yours, dickface, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:20, archived)
# you'd better get over to the talk board
someone just made a holocaust joke
(I helped save b3ta! 100% kitten better than ever, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:27, archived)
# That's ok
The holocaust is actually funny.
(I helped save b3ta! backrubslut - treguna mekoides trecorum satis dee, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:28, archived)
# lol jews
(I helped save b3ta! new_matt, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:29, archived)
# Well, it would be
if it had actually happened.
(I helped save b3ta! jonas is not my name, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:30, archived)
# NOT FUNNY
(I helped save b3ta! 100% kitten better than ever, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:33, archived)
# he's gone too far.
seize him
(I helped save b3ta! dotmund .co.uk, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:40, archived)
# Send him to
the Death Camp.
(I helped save b3ta! backrubslut - treguna mekoides trecorum satis dee, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:40, archived)
# I quite fancy a holiday.
Is it like Butlins?
(I helped save b3ta! jonas is not my name, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:46, archived)
# Stan Boardman is
the entertainment - so yes.
(I helped save b3ta! backrubslut - treguna mekoides trecorum satis dee, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:51, archived)
# but some emotions are still raw about that
it's still far too soon to be funny
(I helped save b3ta! Pootle, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:30, archived)
# dammit,
I actually went to look.
(I helped save b3ta! jonas is not my name, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:33, archived)
# for heaven's sake man
if you were over there, why didn't you quickly post one?
(I helped save b3ta! dotmund .co.uk, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:41, archived)
# I don't make jokes about imaginary concepts.
(I helped save b3ta! jonas is not my name, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:45, archived)
# SEIZE HIM
(I helped save b3ta! dotmund .co.uk, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:54, archived)
# que?
(I helped save b3ta! mr horrible up yours, dickface, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:40, archived)
# as the internet police
I thought you should be informed of all distasteful jokes
(I helped save b3ta! 100% kitten better than ever, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:44, archived)
# Psst...
ready now.

Chocolate with vanlla frosting do you?

(I helped save b3ta! barryheadwound Mul-ti-pass? Multipass!, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:21, archived)
# *dives into*
(I helped save b3ta! Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:26, archived)
# What is the source of these facts?
(_Felix 's school of dance and occult sciences, Wed 16 Apr 2008, 11:23, archived)