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I think comparing depression to being frustrated at a game is ridiculous and I hope he rethinks the analogy. I think it would be more useful to talk about how we as a profession/subculture might better watch out for each other and our common interests so that we do not only start making noise after something awful happens than to present some platitude about never giving up. Atwood carries a lot of influence, though, so what he says is noteworthy whether or not it's useful. But yes, I think it's heartfelt, and I'm still unsure whether it's fair to criticize it. If it was someone less influential I'd be sure it wasn't.