[user104658]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

I dont think there is anything wrong with wanting to understand what it was like in there. The people do not exist anymore and are not coming back.

I agree LT, so long as you don't go chatting about it to people who don't want to know or hear about it then it hurts literally no one.

However, I suspect this viewpoint might technically make us mild sociopaths. Oh well

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

I dont think there is anything wrong with wanting to understand what it was like in there. The people do not exist anymore and are not coming back.

They might not exist but they "live on" through their family members, if it were me I would find it very upsetting that people wanted to view a relatives last horrific moments for mostly voyeuristic reasons. Maybe that is just me

[Jamesy]

I'd watch it, I have a morbid fascination too. I probably wouldn't go hunting it down though, only watch it if I came across it.

If it's genuine it will help the investigation team a lot too, in gathering a picture of the final events.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Jamesy

I'd watch it, I have a morbid fascination too. I probably wouldn't go hunting it down though, only watch it if I came across it.

If it's genuine it will help the investigation team a lot too, in gathering a picture of the final events.

But (a) it wasn't passed to the prosecutor it was (probably sold) passed directly to a French and German newspaper and (b) what could it possibly tell them that the black box recording hasn't, according to reports it is just sounds of the final moments and does not focus on anyone or anything in particular

[DemolitionRed]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I agree LT, so long as you don't go chatting about it to people who don't want to know or hear about it then it hurts literally no one.

However, I suspect this viewpoint might technically make us mild sociopaths. Oh well

Not at all: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandst...-life-burkeman

[Northern Monkey]

If what i saw was it,Literally a few seconds.Then i don't think it would help any investigation.

[jennyjuniper]

No. It's bad enough that those poor sould died needlessly, without sick bastards taking vicarious 'pleasure' in their last moments.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by jennyjuniper

No. It's bad enough that those poor sould died needlessly, without sick bastards taking vicarious 'pleasure' in their last moments.

....hmmm, I don't think it's 'pleasure' Jenny but more a morbid fascination which is perfectly natural as well...the reason I don't want to watch it and wouldn't is more because it all keeps this evil guy talked about and basically giving him just what he wanted..which is why I've made very few comments as well with it all although I've had many, many thoughts..I would much rather read more about the victims and their lives and less focus on that moment and their death....

[GypsyGoth]

I'm such a coward when it comes to this sort of stuff. If it was a movie I'd watch it no bother.

Actually there's so many gross or graphic images or vids on the net that I just avoid. It's like I'm experiencing a different internet to most other people, a kinda more pg watered down version.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Ammi

....hmmm, I don't think it's 'pleasure' Jenny but more a morbid fascination which is perfectly natural as well...the reason I don't want to watch it and wouldn't is more because it all keeps this evil guy talked about and basically giving him just what he wanted..which is why I've made very few comments as well with it all although I've had many, many thoughts..I would much rather read more about the victims and their lives and less focus on that moment and their death....

There is very little information on those who perished though Ammi, whether this is due to a media focus on the pilot or the families wishes to remain private, we don't know as yet, The pilot will continue to get the headlines unfortunately.

[Kizzy]

I'd say vicarious pleasure and morbid fascination are the same thing. For me there could be no other reason for wanting to see and hear this than a sick thrill too, it may be natural for some but far from normal imo.
You couldn't understand him from it, or comprehend 1 nth of what the passengers went through.. it would be as pointless an exercise as a seaside simulator.

[jennyjuniper]

Originally Posted by Ammi

....hmmm, I don't think it's 'pleasure' Jenny but more a morbid fascination which is perfectly natural as well...the reason I don't want to watch it and wouldn't is more because it all keeps this evil guy talked about and basically giving him just what he wanted..which is why I've made very few comments as well with it all although I've had many, many thoughts..I would much rather read more about the victims and their lives and less focus on that moment and their death....

Well said. I supposed I likened those who would want to listen/watch it, with the kind of people who stop and gawp at traffic victims etc.,

[Northern Monkey]

People in general are naturally curious.Human nature.They watch things like this to try and understand what it might be like on there.Even if we can never fully understand.