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Jason Arday found dead today.

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FriedGreenTomatoes2 Fri 14-Aug-26 20:03:18

A shock indeed.

Silvershadow Fri 14-Aug-26 20:43:18

Tuliptree

Read the GN threads on him, the vitriol, the pleasure in his fall from grace. Note the posters. As if they care

There’s two issues here actually.

First the fact that he obtained a post under deception that he was not allowed to have unless he had deceived those that interviewed him. That was wrong. It precluded another person from having that post who probably did deserve it.

Secondly, he has been found dead. I very much doubt that those calling him out on his deceit would have wanted this to happen. He should have had counselling and immediate support.

As I say, two separate issues here. Emotive statements do not help.

mumofmadboys Fri 14-Aug-26 20:43:53

His poor wife and children. So very sad.

Tuliptree Fri 14-Aug-26 20:44:11

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Tuliptree Fri 14-Aug-26 20:45:07

That was to perfect silver shadow - and report me, I’d wear it as a badge of honour

Silvershadow Fri 14-Aug-26 20:46:42

Tuliptree

That was to perfect silver shadow - and report me, I’d wear it as a badge of honour

No, I won’t. I’ll let others read your comments. You seem very emotionally involved for some reason.

Tuliptree Fri 14-Aug-26 20:47:20

And miss perfect ever lost someone you loved to suicide? Some of us have

Tuliptree Fri 14-Aug-26 20:47:45

Bloody hell

Fallingstar Fri 14-Aug-26 20:52:45

Good God Silver Shadow, they already went for the jugular with this young man, it was dealt with so badly. Let’s not add to it now please.
There is a time and a place.

Tuliptree Fri 14-Aug-26 20:53:38

Fallingstar

Good God Silver Shadow, they already went for the jugular with this young man, it was dealt with so badly. Let’s not add to it now please.
There is a time and a place.

Not for some - absolutely unbelievable.

Plevey08 Fri 14-Aug-26 20:57:29

He said the speculation, accusations and social media had a profound affect on him and his family. How cruel and tragic.

Tuliptree Fri 14-Aug-26 20:58:26

Well plenty on here relished it and are continuing to do so

Whitewavemark2 Fri 14-Aug-26 20:58:33

Death by a thousand atrocious words.

Each one piled on top of another, until the burden became so great that his psyche could bear no more.

Tuliptree Fri 14-Aug-26 20:59:20

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LemonJam Fri 14-Aug-26 21:01:51

I’m so sad to hear this- RIP Jason Arday.

The intense level of pile on against him must have been unbearable - so very very sad.

Tuliptree Fri 14-Aug-26 21:04:24

Oohh the reporters are at it. Truth hurts

Fallingstar Fri 14-Aug-26 21:05:21

I didn’t comment on the thread about him on here because tbh I have made some bad decisions in my life and done things I am ashamed of, none of which hurt anyone but myself and if social media had been around back then and crucified me I don’t know what I would have done because I was already at my weakest.
People are fallible.
My heart goes out to his wife and children. 💐

YorkLady Fri 14-Aug-26 21:07:11

Plevey08

He said the speculation, accusations and social media had a profound affect on him and his family. How cruel and tragic.

And what help did he get from Cambridge?? I can’t imagine how tortured he would have felt.
Yes he was possibly
a “Walter Mitty” character but have we learned nothing from the death of Caroline Flack?

Jaxjacky Fri 14-Aug-26 21:13:08

How very, very sad.

JenniRen Fri 14-Aug-26 21:13:44

That's very sad. Presumably he could not live with the shame and could not see a way forward.
He needed help.

Plevey08 Fri 14-Aug-26 21:14:04

It doesn't appear as though we have YorkLady.

Tuliptree Fri 14-Aug-26 21:14:20

Ah yes Caroline Flack and yes we’ve learned nothing. How lovely to be perfect

LizzieDrip Fri 14-Aug-26 21:15:30

Fallingstar

I didn’t comment on the thread about him on here because tbh I have made some bad decisions in my life and done things I am ashamed of, none of which hurt anyone but myself and if social media had been around back then and crucified me I don’t know what I would have done because I was already at my weakest.
People are fallible.
My heart goes out to his wife and children. 💐

Same here Fallingstarflowers

Silvershadow Fri 14-Aug-26 21:16:08

Tuliptree

Oohh the reporters are at it. Truth hurts

I didn’t report you TulipTree. As I said, I’m more than happy for others to read your posts.
Now I’ve had the opportunity to scroll through a few posts today I see you’ve also had a go at FGT.

I think you need to step back. Frankly you can insult me until the cows come home, it makes no difference. Fortunately I am never likely to come across you in real life.

And yes I am very sorry, genuinely, that you have had a person in your life who committed suicide. I can understand that will heighten your emotions. And no, I have never had that in my life. But, I have suffered loss and am sorry for yours.

Tuliptree Fri 14-Aug-26 21:17:53

For me on GN it was the gleeful sanctimonious piling on when actually it made not a jot of difference to them as individuals.. But a way to bash DEI

GrannyGravy13 Fri 14-Aug-26 21:19:54

I did not know him personally, what I have gleaned from msm is that he was a fantasist, with a troubled self. RIP 💐

Where was/is his university due diligence and care responsibilities?