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[–] Devi@beehaw.org 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't think that's the case at all. He drunk at some points and took drugs at some points but never 'partied'. If you read his book it gives a bit more context.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm not judging. I'd have done the same in his shoes.

[–] Devi@beehaw.org 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not what I'm saying. Partying suggests something very different to what he experienced. He's also been sober for a long time. A relapse is possible but so are a hundred other reasons. Suggesting it was his own fault is quite grim.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

It's not grim at all.

It's likely, given his history. At the same time, this is a silly argument. Even if he were still alive he wouldn't care what either of us thinks, so let's not waste any more of our breath on this.

[–] Devi@beehaw.org 17 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Jesus christ. Just because someone has a history of addiction does not mean they're destined to die. That's an awful thing to say.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thank you for your opinion. I appreciate it.

[–] Devi@beehaw.org 16 points 1 year ago

You can't say something horrifically offensive then pretend it's OK. Disgusting.

[–] Honytawk@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 year ago

No of course not. But the chance is a lot more likely.

[–] offspec@lemmy.nicknakin.com 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] scttgrd@mastodon.social 1 points 1 year ago

@offspec @Devi
It's how life works, nobody gets out alive.

[–] spitz@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Does typing make you lose breath? If so, you might be doing it wrong.