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Could trends like cutting be fueled by similar principles as this Facebook mass hysteria? My impression is that it's kind of like a meme, but a poisonous one, that would nest itself only where it was welcome (ie people who are already predisposed to acts of self harm).
I don't know that much about cutting or similar disorders, but I have heard of things like pro-anorexia websites. It seems like these rare disorders could gain traction by connecting individuals to support groups where encouragement can flourish. It's a scary idea.