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.

[ignore it]

Dumb and dumber cashing in on his brother's dumb self inflicted death for his own moment of media victimization. 

[advancebooking]

Darwin award?

[Arthur Mullard]

20 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

Ed, you would have been smarter admonishing your brother.

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

 

Could've but didn't... a little melodramatic aren't we?

[Classic Ray]

Why didn’t his “friend” delete the video instead of circulating it?

[hotchilli]

20 hours ago, webfact said:

Odinson, aged 33, died last year when his parachute failed during a leap from a 29-storey tower.

I wonder what his last words were, "please send a like"?

[Aviatorhi]

20 hours ago, webfact said:

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

 

 

 

Lol... Censorship doesn't work. It only backfires. This guy's selfish idiot of a brother did some selfish idiot things and he can't stand it. What a wimp. 

[Leadidge]

13 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

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.

How is posting for likes and $$, woke? Do you even know what it means?  

[Andrew65]

This might be the guy where just before he jumps you can see that a 'bridle loop' attaching the pilot chute is caught in the harness? Which means that the main parachute was never going to open?

[Krabi King]

30 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

I wonder what his last words were, "please send a like"?

It was actually "3,2,1, see ya!"

No joke. I've seen the video 

[ronster]

Dying for likes . Literally !!

Pretty sure going backwards in evolution these days . 🙈

[john11k]

Way of the world now , unfortunately 

There is a lot more stupidity for likes !!  On tt and yt etc etc.    

That should be banned , not just banned but the people who are uploading this sort of stupidity should be at least giving a heavy fine or sentence of some kind. 
At the end of the day  !  What are we teaching or children.  

[erectem]

Unfortunate.  We're running out of Brit. stories.

[Wuvu2]

21 hours ago, webfact said:

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.

Go-fund-me page for poor Ed's bereavement care is coming soon 😉

[Dont confuse me]

I would suggest he was fully aware that the jump was being filmed and probably encouraged it?

Unless he specifically said he doesn't want it shown if he f@%cos up then I don't see a problem! And he still gets his 15 minutes of fame.

[Nick Carter icp]

15 minutes ago, john11k said:

  What are we teaching or children.  

 

   Not to jump off buildings wearing a parachute ?

[safarimike11]

21 hours ago, webfact said:

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

 

 

There was no blanket (Dudley & Clive live circa 1970s).

[JJ-Thailand]

Sad? Nobody forced him to jump.

[sikishrory]

That was my old building he jumped off. Tower C of Lumpini in Naklua. 

Not the brightest idea. It's not that high and I remember watching the video that his parachute looked obviously not set up correctly.

[Andrew65]

Just now, sikishrory said:

That was my old building he jumped off. Tower C of Lumpini in Naklua. 

Not the brightest idea. It's not that high and I remember watching the video that his parachute looked obviously not set up correctly.

Yes. You could see that they 'bridle loop' was caught in the harness, so the chute wasn't going to deploy.

[sikishrory]

Just now, Andrew65 said:

Yes. You could see that they 'bridle loop' was caught in the harness, so the chute wasn't going to deploy.

I know nothing about parachutes but it looked glaringly obvious. I'm surprised his mate didn't mention it. Looked like he was in quite a rush and stressed in the clip. The clip ironically is on daily mail I think. Unless they took it down recently.

[safarimike11]

16 minutes ago, sikishrory said:

That was my old building he jumped off. Tower C of Lumpini in Naklua. 

Not the brightest idea. It's not that high and I remember watching the video that his parachute looked obviously not set up correctly.

It was reportedly one of those "open-on-impact" types.

[mikosan]

What's the site called sounds interesting.  Anyone know the URL?

[tmax]

1 hour ago, mikosan said:

What's the site called sounds interesting.  Anyone know the URL?

kaotic

[1duckyboy]

4 hours ago, ronster said:

Dying for likes . Literally !!

Pretty sure going backwards in evolution these days . 🙈

 

Nah, just some Darwinian housekeeping being done.

[smew]

sad, but true, our young society members want something for nothing or something the easy way.... posting videos and being so called influencer( scammers) is one way to get money without serious word. So ..wanting easy cash>> need viewers and "hits">> so more outrageous the video more viewers 

[Ironmike]

This just goes to show just how stupid people are becoming because of the Internet and making money,, well in my honesty opinion this idiot jumped now he's dead who cares????? I couldn't give a crap.