Yeah I get it. I'm not trying to condemn the community, just nudge to mindfulness. I guess the assumption with a goodbye thread is that the person has done their research, explored all recovery options to no avail and committed to their planned exit. The quick turn-around time between their becoming a member and exiting the world took me aback.
I haven't been around here for long, but I've actually had the same thought. It's just impossible for us to know who's indeed here for a quick goodbye and who might just be in urgent need of a "How are you?".
But like you said, I don't think it's the community's responsibility. That's what pro-choice is all about. I just feel like, once you get involved in someone's story too much or you might even advise them against suicide, you'll probably feel very guilty when they end up doing it anyway.
It's beautiful how strangers all over the world can offer this kind of peace and closure to one another. But we're still strangers, in the end.
Sorry this got so long, but it's been on my mind as well. Either way, I hope this kind soul found their peace...