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Goblins

So it occurs to me that Idle's description of how she handle's death might been seen by some as me advocating suicide, which I obviously don't want to do. I'll have to put a disclaimer up in my blog, when this page goes live.

Anonymous

I can see what you mean. I just wanted to add that while it is honorable to be mindful of what you put out in order to not hurt anyone, it is at the very same time futile since you only have control over what you write and say, but no control at all over what others make of it (be it conciously or not). It's a bit like with forgath's view of the world and Idle's view. People have the ability to choose how to react on any given situation. They are capable of evaluating every second differently than the one before. Everyone can. For some, it is easier, maybe, for others harder to pull off, but all have the ability. I find Idle's point of view about death and 'letting go' a wunderful one. It kind of makes it your own agenda. It makes you responsible for even the sensation of your death. It gives everyone the freedom to choose what kind of event even death can be - the event that scares probably everyone who ever lived. And this little spark of hope and being responsible for not only one owns live but also one's death makes this page for me a wonderful precious gem within the large treasure hoard of your comic. Just my two cents :)

Anonymous

I see no problem with the text, since it's discussing feelings about death, not suicide itself. Maybe some inspiration in Budism would help make clearer that difference (assuming my reading is right) as well as to approach the lines to a *detachment* concept (again, this is my understanding of Idle's speach) instead one of ending her own life for good. I guess this is not a "reincarnation" discussion, but its concept might help draw the line from "suicide". In time: yes, a disclaimer is highly recommended. It won't stop boring people to complain, but from a legal standpoint makes sense (at least in Brazil would - lawyer here, at your service).

Martin Thoresen

There are no "beautiful deaths" (unless you make it into an performance art piece). There is never a "right" time to die. A soldier who gives his life defending his country may lead to the enemy destroying that country, since the soldier is no longer capable of defending anyone. A firefighter dying to save a busload of children will mean that those children will ALSO die, since the firefighter can't save anyone whiles dead. A grandmother of 94 dying peaceful in her sleep means that some grandchildren will experience one of their saddest moments, and lose their grandmother forever.

Martin Thoresen

It can¨'t really be taken as suicide, since Idle doesn't really ever die. Once you die, that's it, but she comes back again every time. It's more correct to say that she survives an attempt on her life every day, while still feeling all the pain.