Originally Posted by
Obnoxious
No idea what gruesome acts you're talking about, so I can't really comment.
If a friend of mine wanted help, I'd provide it. But if they wanted out and had their mind made up, it's not my place to tell them what to do with their lives, up to and including ending it. My way of thinking isn't selfish, it's in fact the most respectful it could be to someone's final decision regarding their own lives. If I sincerely decided to end my life, I'd just want a truthful goodbye, not a pep talk to try changing my mind.