British Jumper’s Tragic Video Fuels Site Closure Demands

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of The Irish Sun

 

A haunting video depicting the tragic death of a British base jumper, Nathan Odinson, in Pattaya has reignited demands to shut down a controversial website notorious for hosting graphic death footage.

 

Odinson, aged 33, died last year when his parachute failed during a leap from a 29-storey tower. Captured by a Thai friend, the disturbing footage transitioned from local social media to a site infamous for depicting real-life horror.

 

Ed Harrison, Odinson’s bereaved brother, has publicly admonished the community that circulates such videos, questioning the empathy of those who would share videos of their own loved ones' tragedies. This controversy comes at a crucial moment as the UK's regulator, Ofcom, is granted strengthened authority through the Online Safety Act to clamp down on unlawful content.

 

Yet, closing the site poses considerable hurdles. Originating from the US, the website operates under a cloak of anonymity with over three million users. It has previously been associated with radicalised individuals and shocking acts of violence. The site's administration team claims it acknowledges governmental alerts and promises earnest consideration of Ofcom's requests.

 

 

 

Critics like Mike Haines, whose brother was brutally murdered by ISIS in 2014, argue that official responses are insufficient. He describes the site as intoxicating, potentially indoctrinating viewers into increasingly dangerous pursuits. His plea emphasises the risk every moment the site remains operational poses, particularly to young people.

 

The site doesn't merely host footage of Odinson’s fatal jump. It also houses videos from real-life tragedies, contributing to its sinister reputation.

 

Murderers and other criminals, like US school shooters Natalie Rupnow and Solomon Henderson, alongside UK murderer Nicholas Prosper, are known to have been users of the site.

 

Dr Olivia Brown, an expert on radicalisation, warns that regular exposure to violent material could desensitise individuals, making extreme acts seem viable to those emotionally or mentally susceptible.

 

Despite Ofcom’s declared resolve to act, the website’s jurisdiction and faceless operation complicate enforcement efforts.

 

The demand for its closure remains a poignant topic as authorities grapple with balancing internet freedoms against societal safety and moral responsibility.

 

The complex challenge of effectively shutting down such an enigmatic online hub continues to spark debate, echoing the grief and frustration of those like Odinson’s family, determined to prevent further harm, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-20

 

 

[MalcolmB]

7 minutes ago, webfact said:

Ed Harrison, Odinson’s bereaved brother, has publicly admonished the community that circulates such videos

Ed, you would have been smarter admonishing your brother.

He could have killed me if I was walking under that building. 
Selfish idiot.

[jts-khorat]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

questioning the empathy of those who would share videos of their own loved ones' tragedies.

 

I would question a website that has videos of random tragedy.

 

I would question it a lot less if those were videos of people posting their stunts for clicks, views and fame, and then have something going 'oops' during an illegal action.

[Tropicalevo]

Welcome to the 'woke, TikTok, You Tube' world Ed.

It is all about 'likes'. ie $$$

Nothing else matters.

 

BTW, base jumping is pretty dumb.

Jumpers know and accept the risks, they film it for 'likes'.

Sorry, but your brother achieved his aim.