ANZAC, Dandenong Suicides + Links

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In my previous entry I talked about the suicide of two high school girls in Dandenong, Victoria. It made the headlines today; advocating stricter supervision on the internet activity of teenagers, along with more 'hugs and kisses' from parents. As I read the article, I couldn't help but to think of Myspace's (and other social networking sites) role in this incident. Net anonymity encouraged more 'liberal' sharing of ideas, and it's easier to find those with the same interest as you do. Putting this in context of the suicides, Myspace was a boon for the girls; Either one could encourage the other to go in a certain direction, and in this case: Self harm, and eventually suicide.

In yesterday's entry, I suggested that noone took their suicide notes seriously. Turns out I was (somewhat) right. Myspace's emo subculture is saturated with references to depression and acts of self harm. It's not uncommon to see blog entries titled suicide notes.

The morning after they posted their blog entries, they packed their bags and go to school. I wonder what it must've felt like, to experience this vicious cycle. If this person is depressed, then wrote it down in her blog entry as an apparent suicide note, yet noting that none of her myspace friends have replied to this blog entry, she would be even more depressed, and the cycle continues. The vicious cycle of attention seeking ego monsters. And I believe that at the most basic level, we are all attention craving ego monsters.

Whatever. That's my 2 cents on the issue, now moving on..

- In other news, Borin Yeltsin died today at the age of 76. He played an important role in the downfall of the Soviet Union, thus causing the rise of the US as the world's single hyperpower. Also known for his role in helping Russia to adopt the principles of 'the West' and further disintegrating the socialist structure of the Soviet Union.

- I've just discovered this fancy website today: www.rslinks.org
If (for some reason) Limewire or Bittorrent is not working out for you, this is a good alternative. Also, for all yer music pirating needs, check out xxxemofreakxxx.blogspot.com and its sister blogs.

Tomorrow's ANZAC day, the day Australia and NZ troops landed in Gallipoli, Turkey during the first world war. They got pwned by the Turks. But this increased the nationalism of Oz's and Kiwis, infusing them with the Anzac spirit. In essence, creating a national identity. And anzac biscuits.

- Here's something that you guys (and when I said guys, i mean 'males') have to watch. It's Cutiemish!



Her accent is so kick-ass. And she's quite cute. As you can see from this video, I have a thing for Asian girls with British accent. I mean, who doesn't?

Brr.

One last thing, tomorrow's ANZAC day, so it's a holiday (even at Melb-fascist-Uni). Well, even though I don't have uni tomorrow, I feel like going to bed early tonight. So.. yeah.

Putra

Playlist: Circa Survive, SOAF