I don't know.. it just happens to be a forum that I visit, I can't really honestly say that it's much better than other boards. I've been to a lot of boards, but this site does have a modest and lonely feel to it, perhaps because of the low population coupled with the somber theme of most topics within. I don't mean this in a bad way, I think the site has a lot of personality and soul to it - and truly, the spirit of a site is comprised of all the users who contribute. It is only fitting that a forum about suicide seems barren and melancholy. Although I have noticed the moderators and admin seem pretty down-to-earth, and are positive (without being intrusive about it) which is of course a good thing. It's helpful that there's a chat room, and that the site is free with no noticeable financial problems over bandwidth, and seems to be free of unwanted traffic and forum trolls in recent times.
While the population on this site is much smaller than most sites I frequent, I've seen some promising trends on here so far, and would predict more long-term positive growth and continued development of a strong community. A good portion of commited, helpful users have surfaced, though the site could probably use more diversity and a higher ratio of experienced veterans willing to help the large percentage of suicidal people. There are many ways the site could be improved, but it is not my place to say. It's generous enough that the founders continue to support this site for the public, and I acknowledge their good spirit in doing so. This site's main strength is the fact that it simply exists as a gift to those in need, no second agenda or authoritative system is in control here - it's simply a place for anyone to discuss the issues we often struggle to address in reality, it's a safe haven for anonymity and truth.
