This is a tough one. I watched the first season of this show last month and I'm still traumatized. Like not in a "Netflix is bad for producing this" but because

This is a tough one. I watched the first season of this show last month and I'm still traumatized. Like not in a "Netflix is bad for producing this" but because it's utterly heartbreaking. If you're of sound mind, I'd encourage you to watch it. What I find interesting about the show is how polarizing opinions are. I've seen some online comments about how this show is an unrealistic tale of miscommunication, which may well be the most reductive unempathetic thing I've ever read online. If I had to hazard a guess I'd say that those who don't relate to the issues raised have never experienced this loss of social connection (as well as the far darker things that happen as a result in this show). As for this increasing the likelihood of suicide for those vulnerable to such thoughts, it wouldn't surprise me if that's true. But does that mean it shouldn't be shown? That's a problematic precedent. We have alcoholics. We still sell alcohol. We have gambling addicts but we still have gambling. Which of these is OK and which isn't? Perhaps we'd be better off if we tackled the issues that create a permissive culture for bullying and ostracism (eg "kids will be kids") that makes life hell for so many kids in the first place?