missing persons

smokedeels

Simple question but I'm fearing backlash: In the case of somebody over the age of 18 who has gone missing, do you agree with mass-online campaigns to "find them"?

I understand the intent, and how each case differs. However, there's something strange about logging on to facebook and reading about an adult's movements and personal business.

What if the person wants to clear their head or get away from their family?

I've heard of a few instances were the information given out about the person was wrong.

Are there better approaches to take?

Biggins

Better to be sometimes wrong in information and find the person safe - than have the total right information and not find them at all (I feel).

Seachmall

Benefits of getting people onboard early in the case of a genuine missing persons far outweighs the negatives of people knowing the last known location of someone who just needs to clear their head.

The latter person should also know that vanishing without contacting anyone would lead to such exposure.

hondasam

If they just want to get away for a while they should make one phone call and relay this message to the people who are worried sick about them.
Not knowing where your son/daughter is must be horrible for any family.
I do appreciate some people just need time to gather their thoughts before retuning home.

dr.bollocko

Considering recent events it would be best to revisit this discussion topic at a later date tbh.