Brandon Carl Vedas, (also known by his nickname ripper on IRC) was a member of the Shroomery.org community who died of an overdose on mostly prescription drugs. His death led to considerable debate about the responsibilities and roles of online communities in life-threatening situations. Wikipedia
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