Exactly. He’s dead; let him be forgotten and remember those who died. But Gawker likes to sensationalize, and justify showing it, so we’ll get lots of pictures, his family background, and why he did what he did for clicks. It’s profit off of human misery.

So glad we found out this guy’s name, and now he’s being sensationalized in the media. Future lunatics will see all this coverage and celebrity, and the cycle repeats.

thanks for giving him the full media Bio that he wanted. Fuck you. you work for the online equivalent of a fucking rag.

What is the point of posting all of these details about him? It’s always the same shit anyway. This is exactly what he, and other losers, want - to be infamous. When will the press stop glorifying these idiots and instead focus on the victims? He shouldn’t be named, I shouldn’t know what he looks like, and I shouldn’t…

Please take down his picture, his name, everything. You’re doing exactly what he explicitly wanted. Its time that we stop giving these psychos the notoriety that they want. Tell us about the victims, the survivors, the first responders. Literally anyone or anything except the murderer.

Anna, with all due respect. Go fuck yourself. I hate when people in your position gives spotlight to scumbags, and forget about the ones worth praise.

There’s been a lot of talk about responsible reporting of mass shootings for a very good reason: There’s evidence that fame (infamy) is a motivating factor. This is one factor that the media can mitigate.

WHY do you encourage these creatures by giving them the fame they seek?

1000% agreed!

And this is why I believe we should never report on the shooter’s name or his motives. Leave him isolated in death, unable to spread his hateful philosophies throughout the world. Release his name and photo if there is a manhunt, or a police/protection reason for the public to know it, but otherwise don't give them…

The irony of you posting his name and details of his life, and ending it with the quote:

How many of these people does there need to be on the internet, before we stop calling them all “isolated”? How many of these mass shootings need to happen before we understand it as a trend?

We should not be focusing on Chris Harper Mercer. Don’t give psychos the satisfaction, help us make this happen at https://petitions.whitehouse.gov//petition/pass…

Forget Oregon’s Gunman. Remember the Hero Who Charged Straight at Him.

This is a horrifying incident, I can’t imagine what the community is going through. I wish that media outlets would refuse to publish details about the gunman, or at least provide their rationale for doing so. If you click on the CNN link there’s a video of the community’s sheriff stating that he will not name or talk…

How about we stop talking about this loser. He doesn’t deserve the fame. Let’s talk about the guy who took bullets to save people instead.

Unless there’s supporting evidence that isn’t in this article, the headline “Hated Organized Religion” seems ridiculous. That one one of the numerous pre-selects he chose to describe himself. Why not say “Spiritual Conservative Republican”? Or “Non-Smoking Lover of Romantic Comedies”? Or “Always Dieting Teetotaller”?…

I’m tired of seeing this guy’s picture plastered everywhere. Can we not?

You know what would be cool? A media black out of this shooter and anyone else who thinks they will gain infamy via murder. If we are going to drag our feet regulating guns, then at least don’t give these men what they want... attention.

Why you gotta name the gunman and show his face? Didn’t you get the memo, don’t give notoriety to the asshole coward.