I was the original "Anon" on this thread who posted the first two Anon messages.

All I know about Jinx and Tracy is what they have chosen to share with us via their public posts. Believe me, I've read the posts -- I've been reading this Forum for a year and a half. I am also a registered contributor. I elected NOT to sign on using my username because of the expected backlash from jinx and Tracy -- two people whom I happen to care about.

I am not the enemy here. I'm also a sufferer. As I said, I'm personally familiar with depression and I've also had thoughts of wanting to end it all. But I stuck it out -- I guess out of sheer stubborness on my part and my personal faith.

I am deeply troubled by two registered and regular users making a public Suicide Pact on this Forum.

I understand how sick mercury makes people. As I said, I've been there. The mercury poisoning that has attacked us is an explanation for our illnesses. But I don't think it should be used as an excuse for bad or irresponsible behavior (sorry, I just can't think of how else to categorize your Suicide Pact and Suicide Talk). Think about it, there IS a difference between an explanation and an excuse.

Even in the midst of what seems like sheer Hell, we have to attempt to "do the right thing." That is, we really shouldn't go around killing ourselves or each other (even though we might feel like it because of mercury madness). Mercury poisoning is an Explanation NOT an Excuse.

Although the metal poisoning makes you feel like killing, it doesn't give you an excuse to go around doing it.

As the other Anon said here -- venting is one thing but making Suicide Pacts is another.

Anyway, that's just my 2 cents. I realize many of you will feel what I've posted isn't even worth 2 cents. So be it.

Again, I just wanted to ask whether jinx and Tracy could possibly think about how their posts in this thread might affect others.

Because bottom line -- the way I see it from my chair here -- Jinx and Tracy almost seemed like they were not only commisserating with each other -- but were actually Encouraging and Goading each other to commit suicide. I have a real problem with that!