'''alt.suicide.holiday''' ('''a.s.h''',suicide '''ASH''' or '''ashfunni''') is a [[Usenet]] [[newsgroup]]. Its original purpose was to discuss the relationship between [[suicide rate]]s and [[holiday]] seasons. However, it has since evolved into a broad discussion forum where suicidal people can openly share their thoughts. Some participants are not suicidal, but post to provide psychological support and other input to suicidal or depressed posters. The newsgroup is unmoderated and subject to a high level of [[Internet troll|trolling]] and a harsh and sometimes hostile atmosphere. According to its [[FAQ]], its purpose is neither to encourage nor discourage suicide, maintaining the stance of pro-choice rather than pro-suicide. [http://ashspace.org/contribs/carthago_deleta/living_as_a_suicidal.php "Living as a suicidal, in defense of ASH"] explains the ideologies and debate of ASH's 'voluntary life' concept.
