Alt.suicide.holiday
alt.suicide.holiday (or a.s.h.) is a Usenet newsgroup. Its original purpose was to discuss the relationship between suicide rates and holiday seasons. However, it has since evolved into a pro-choice discussion forum for people contemplating suicide. According to its FAQ, its purpose is neither to encourage nor discourage suicide.
The group is famous for its publication of the a.s.h. Methods File, a list of possible methods for suicide, ranging from the serious (e.g., lists of poisons and their effects) to the silly (e.g., starting World War 3).
The group has its own unique terminology; for example, "catch the bus" refers to the act of suicide, and the group is described as:
- a bus stop where several people have decided to stop and chat before deciding on whether or not to get on the bus. [1]
Perhaps because of its subject matter, and its unmoderated status, the group is subject to a high level of trolling.
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