I havent watched the video. The aussie news channel has an article about why we shouldn't. But the story crushes me. I just can't understand why. It is so un-australian.
When I saw the recordings on the news, I was disgusted. He decided who died that day, and he had no right to take the lives of 49 people, all for being Muslim. And what made it worse was the fact that he live streamed it, he’s proud of what he’s done, and that makes him a sick human being. God may he rot in hell for the rest of the days.
I'm conflicted as to whether I should see the video or not. I feel like it might be important to understand what happened, but the gunman probably prides himself of the number of views.
The whole thing was originally live streamed, and was possibly taken down by FaceBook already. I’d watch it just to understand what happened, however, it is very tough to watch. Any other reason is I’ll advised
I'd recommend against watching it. We know from the reports what happened. It's natural to be drawn to gather as much information as possible when a horrific act occurs. I see it as seeking understanding as well as a natural curiosity with anything that is far outside normal human experience. However, seeing footage of extreme real-life violence has the potential to cause the viewer to experience negative mental health symptoms including anxiety, depressed mood, and disturbing intrusive memories. Aside from personal consequences, there is also the idea according the victims and their families a measure of dignity and respect. I know that I would not want strangers to watch the slaughter of my children. In my opinion there is so much distressing stuff we already have to deal with involuntarily; we owe to ourselves to avoid adding to load when we can.
In addition to what @metaanalysis said, the shooter wanted it to get exposure. The more people that watch/share it, the more we're playing into his hands.
Ok. To be honest I was already inclined against watching it, and I haven't and won't. I'm already anxious/depressed but the dignity and exposure are really massive points and I'll respect that despite my brain not being able to fathom the horror. Thanks guys!
Tbh I don't plan on watching it unless I feel compelled for some reason. And it, for me, has nothing to do with the shooter's wishes or avoiding playing into his hands because fuck him.
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I just know that there are real people in that video. People who were gunned down and lay dying. Maybe some of them would be fine with that moment being broadcast, but I'm sure some of them *weren't.* They don't want their death broadcast on the Internet, lurking in dark corners for people to pull up. They don't want it out there, waiting to ambush or be thrown in the face of their family members. I know I wouldn't.
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The people that needed to see the video will have seen the video. And I just personally think the victims deserve the dignity of not having it passed around, or used for entertainment.
About 14-15 years ago I watched one of the beheadings Al-Qaeda or the Taliban, I forget, committed (It even got past the school firewall, I watched it one of the computer labs). Since then I don't want to watch video of graphic violence when it's clear it's entirely one-sided, so I'll avoid it when possible. (News clips still happen and stuff... so...)
Police cam videos when someone gets shot I'll still watch if presented, as it helps explain those stories much more context; but a mass-shooting or a beheading? No. I don't need to see that.
I've got a copy of the video on my pc and I rewatched this. You can barely make out what the guy is saying and I wouldn't have jumped to it being 'hello brother.' none of the guys in the entrance are even looking at him. And if they were why the hell would they say that to a white guy in body armour carrying two long rifles?
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I shouldn't be saying this. But he did say it. Watch it with your earphones on.
Or possibly just because that is how that man would greet anyone walking into a mosque. I'm not familiar with what would be customary in his culture, but I do know many churches where I am from it is typical to greet other attendees as fellow children of God. I don't think "Hello brother" would even come of as worth a second thought.
No doubt it takes a brave man to greet someone in this way when the situation is so potentially deadly, but I don't nessicary think it's a weird response in and of itself.
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I just know that there are real people in that video. People who were gunned down and lay dying. Maybe some of them would be fine with that moment being broadcast, but I'm sure some of them *weren't.* They don't want their death broadcast on the Internet, lurking in dark corners for people to pull up. They don't want it out there, waiting to ambush or be thrown in the face of their family members. I know I wouldn't.
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The people that needed to see the video will have seen the video. And I just personally think the victims deserve the dignity of not having it passed around, or used for entertainment.
Police cam videos when someone gets shot I'll still watch if presented, as it helps explain those stories much more context; but a mass-shooting or a beheading? No. I don't need to see that.
No doubt it takes a brave man to greet someone in this way when the situation is so potentially deadly, but I don't nessicary think it's a weird response in and of itself.