So I have a couple of things on my mind to say right now...
As some of you know, Steve blocked quotes tagged as suicide/self harm/depression from showing up on the newest quotes page. I think he's stopped that now because of a bunch of selfish b//tches complaining, but this is what he had to say about it at first:

"Some of you have noticed that some negative quotes no longer show in the top quotes and new quotes feeds. This change was done intentionally by me for two reasons: 1) a study cited in a book I read, mentioned that when mass media publicizes a suicide, it leads to more suicides among people who can relate to the person who committed suicide. 2) When I asked why people continue to visit Witty Profiles, many mentioned it was for the funny quotes. Some mentioned specifically that they don't like reading the depressing quotes when they've come to Witty for funny quotes. The bug that I need to fix will allow users to browse through these negative quotes if they've gone out of their way to do so. I just don't want to promote these quotes and have Witty be part of a downward spiral for someone. I hope this makes sense."

I just don't understand WHY people are complaining about it though. Firstly, Witty is a website for FUNNY AND INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES ONLY. It has always been like that and it will always be like that. It's not your diary. I've been yelled at by people because I support what Steve did, which I don't understand. I'm a recovering self harmer and I come to Witty to find things to cheer me up and motivate me. I don't want to suddenly come across quotes glamorising self harm and depression, because I, and a lot of other people, get triggered by that. Yes, you have freedom of speech etc etc. Yes, you can express yourself any way you like. But Witty is just NOT the place for that. Try websites like Tumblr, Twitter, thequietplaceproject.com, places like that where you can vent however you like and it's less likely to be seen by people who are easily triggered. Or keep a real diary yourself. OR, if you really are so passionate and determined to post it here, make a sort of story or poem out of it that isn't going to trigger people, but will help them feel better. Yeah, I know it's hard. But it's also hard for me seeing things like "I love the pain of cutting myself every night" and "People who commit suicide are beautiful" when I'm trying to get over that stuff myself. Please. Just use this website the way it's meant to be used.

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37 faves · 13 comments · Jul 29, 2013 8:40pm

Fall4you · 1 decade ago
"write quotes to express not to impress"? when you post a quote, it is expressed. by wanting people to see it, you're hoping it'll impress. people!

thank you, zach!
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GetInMyVanItHasFreeWifi · 1 decade ago
Wait, sorry but I'm a dummy and I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic or not..? :')
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Fall4you · 1 decade ago
sorry. i'm not really clear about what i say.
i'm thanking you and criticising some people while referencing something the person below said.
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GetInMyVanItHasFreeWifi · 1 decade ago
Ahh well thank you then! :)
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Cats_Are_My_Only_Friends* · 1 decade ago
Write quotes to EXPRESS not to impress uuuuuummmmm I'm pretty sure that means that we can say what we want here when I'm sad I can make a quote about why I'm sad because I'm expressing my feelings
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KangaDrew · 1 decade ago
Are you stupid?
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Cats_Are_My_Only_Friends* · 1 decade ago
No I'm just gonna say what I want I'm sorry that I cut its serious id like to be able to talk about it I'm not trying to get attention but In a way witty is a diary you don't just write down sad things you write happy things jokes stories id just like to express my feelings okay id like to get through this point in my life and people witty can help sooooo
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SocietyKilledTheTeenager · 1 decade ago
Read the quote again, thoroughly. you are allowed to express yourself, but don't say things like "I love cutting" or "Cutting's my escape" and stuff like that. Turn it into a poem or something that isn't going to trigger someone or make them feel bad. Many people have been leaving Witty because they've been triggered by such posts and it isn't fair. Like this quote said, this website has always been intended for funny/inspirational things.. Not sad things. It's just the rules and it's not fair on the people who come here for enjoyment to keep posting depressing quotes. Witty isn't a diary, period. There's plenty of other websites that are similar to Witty that you can use to say things like that.
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GetInMyVanItHasFreeWifi · 1 decade ago
Yeah, but not TRIGGERING THINGS, which is literally against the website's rules... You obviously don't understand the point of this quote. Go read Steve's profile or ask him about it and he'll explain it to you.
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GetInMyVanItHasFreeWifi · 1 decade ago
//Steve favourited this quote and that is why you should all stop posting triggering quotes bye!!//
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Amenah · 1 decade ago
I just burst into laughter after reading this. omg♥
Anyway. *achem* PREACHH~
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ChocoTaco · 1 decade ago
Yes. Amen. Thank you so much for posting this.
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SmileyFacesAreAmazing · 1 decade ago
Thank you for making this quote
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