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Cofounder of Vine and HQ Trivia Dies at 35

119 points by randomacct3847 8y ago

shay_ker 8y ago
Wow. I want to wait until all the details are figured out, but my initial reaction is - if you're going through some stuff, know that there are people out there willing to listen and help you through it.
- paulpauper 8y ago
  there is no mention of depression. Regarding depression, who are those people who want to listen? I have found it that instead of being helpful people use it as a "I told you so" moment.
  - striking 8y ago
    The parent poster doesn't mention depression either. It would apply just as well to addiction or other afflictions. And I'm sorry if you don't have people in your life that would listen to you. But I know I wouldn't be the person I am today if I hadn't gotten help from those around me. Your unfortunate experience shouldn't stop people from trying to get help they might need.
  - danso 8y ago
    I’m sorry you’ve had that experience. Mental health is still such a taboo topic; for everyone who can respond with empathy, there are just as many who don’t know how to talk about it or otherwise react constructively.
    - neom 8y ago
      Given that's true, we all know those around us are not well equipped to help, and therapist are so impersonal, it does often seem pretty pointless...
- rasz 8y ago
  He was 'going through some stuff' for a while now, just not the stuff you think https://www.recode.net/2017/12/18/16752796/hq-trivia-founders-fundraising-bad-reputation-creepy-behavior-twitter-vine https://www.recode.net/2017/12/18/16752796/hq-trivia-founder...
tossaccount123 8y ago
rumors are drug overdose, will be interesting if its accidental vs suicide and whether opioids are the cause sad either way RIP
- johnisgood 8y ago
  Could you elaborate on the "whether opioids are the cause" part?
  - reducesuffering 8y ago
    Huge amount of the opioid crisis is due to unintended overdose from fentanyl in the drug supply that was not meant to be there. Lots of people accidentally dying because their cocaine, xanax, or other pills have too much fentanyl. https://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates https://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/trends-statistics/o...
    - johnisgood 8y ago
      If it is opioids and it was not intentional, then it was reckless behavior. To me it seems as if we are trying to preemptively blame the substances for what is the user's fault. I can already see the headlines and pushing the war on drugs even more. What do you think is ought to be done, if anything? I am leaning towards education, harm reduction policies, etc.
      - enneff 8y ago
        Decriminalisation or legalization would mean no fentanyl in the heroin supply and therefore many fewer unnecessary deaths.
        johnisgood 8y ago
        Yeah, I am all up for decriminalization/legalization. My issue lies with people who has not given up on prohibition after it repeatedly has been proven to be a failure. :)
randomacct3847 8y ago
One of the HQ hosts posted pictures of the HQ Holiday Party last night...likely related/contributing factor. https://twitter.com/sharoncarpenter/status/1074036186627407872?s=21 https://twitter.com/sharoncarpenter/status/10740361866274078...
- warent 8y ago
  Related how?
  - randomacct3847 8y ago
    Partying?
wjossey 8y ago
The New York Times is also reporting that it was due to a drug overdose. If you, or anyone you know, needs help, know that today is a great day to get sober. There's a meeting near you with other addicts who can help you start a journey to recovery. For AA meetings: https://www.aa.org/ https://www.aa.org/ For NA meetings: https://www.na.org/ https://www.na.org/ Don't leave your loved ones like two of my parents left me! The journey is hard, but your family will love having you around for a full and happier life.

Wow. I want to wait until all the details are figured out, but my initial reaction is - if you're going through some stuff, know that there are people out there willing to listen and help you through it.

paulpauper 8y ago
there is no mention of depression. Regarding depression, who are those people who want to listen? I have found it that instead of being helpful people use it as a "I told you so" moment.
- striking 8y ago
  The parent poster doesn't mention depression either. It would apply just as well to addiction or other afflictions. And I'm sorry if you don't have people in your life that would listen to you. But I know I wouldn't be the person I am today if I hadn't gotten help from those around me. Your unfortunate experience shouldn't stop people from trying to get help they might need.
- danso 8y ago
  I’m sorry you’ve had that experience. Mental health is still such a taboo topic; for everyone who can respond with empathy, there are just as many who don’t know how to talk about it or otherwise react constructively.
  - neom 8y ago
    Given that's true, we all know those around us are not well equipped to help, and therapist are so impersonal, it does often seem pretty pointless...
rasz 8y ago
He was 'going through some stuff' for a while now, just not the stuff you think https://www.recode.net/2017/12/18/16752796/hq-trivia-founders-fundraising-bad-reputation-creepy-behavior-twitter-vine https://www.recode.net/2017/12/18/16752796/hq-trivia-founder...

tossaccount123 8y ago

rumors are drug overdose, will be interesting if its accidental vs suicide and whether opioids are the cause sad either way RIP

johnisgood 8y ago
Could you elaborate on the "whether opioids are the cause" part?
- reducesuffering 8y ago
  Huge amount of the opioid crisis is due to unintended overdose from fentanyl in the drug supply that was not meant to be there. Lots of people accidentally dying because their cocaine, xanax, or other pills have too much fentanyl. https://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates https://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/trends-statistics/o...
  - johnisgood 8y ago
    If it is opioids and it was not intentional, then it was reckless behavior. To me it seems as if we are trying to preemptively blame the substances for what is the user's fault. I can already see the headlines and pushing the war on drugs even more. What do you think is ought to be done, if anything? I am leaning towards education, harm reduction policies, etc.
    - enneff 8y ago
      Decriminalisation or legalization would mean no fentanyl in the heroin supply and therefore many fewer unnecessary deaths.
      - johnisgood 8y ago
        Yeah, I am all up for decriminalization/legalization. My issue lies with people who has not given up on prohibition after it repeatedly has been proven to be a failure. :)

randomacct3847 8y ago

One of the HQ hosts posted pictures of the HQ Holiday Party last night...likely related/contributing factor. https://twitter.com/sharoncarpenter/status/1074036186627407872?s=21 https://twitter.com/sharoncarpenter/status/10740361866274078...

warent 8y ago
Related how?
- randomacct3847 8y ago
  Partying?

wjossey 8y ago

The New York Times is also reporting that it was due to a drug overdose. If you, or anyone you know, needs help, know that today is a great day to get sober. There's a meeting near you with other addicts who can help you start a journey to recovery. For AA meetings: https://www.aa.org/ https://www.aa.org/ For NA meetings: https://www.na.org/ https://www.na.org/ Don't leave your loved ones like two of my parents left me! The journey is hard, but your family will love having you around for a full and happier life.