While I'm as saddened as anyone by this news (I worked with Ben on the
original FFML map project), I'm afraid that having two to three thousand
list members each post his or her thoughts on the subject simply isn't
manageable.
So... banned thread. Those who want to continue it might want to check
out rec.arts.anime.misc, where a similar discussion is already in
progress. Please send your suicide stories directly to Keener, not to
the FFML, unless of course you write them into the form of a fanfic. And
please see Jeanne Hedge's original post for information if you'd like to
offer your support to Ben's family and friends.
-Gary Kleppe, FFML Moderation Team