User blog:Scottish-Terror/Homicidal Maniac Rename

why don't we rename Homicidal Maniac to "Thrill Killer"? since they are basically the same thing and I feel homicidal maniac is open to more abuse as well as being a bit vague ("maniac" isn't really a good term.. since it really has little real meaning, it's a sensationalist word more than anything).

Thrill Killers murder people for no real reason other than personal enjoyment and unlike many murderers will often target complete strangers and have little to no motive - this is definitely what many would consider a true "homicidal maniac".

They are not the same as most spree-killers as many spree-killers go on a massive rampage and then kill themselves (or commit suicide by cop) - spree-killers are Destroyers and terrorists by design while Thrill Killers tend to value their lives a little more, in fact many Thrill Killers go to great lengths not to get harmed and enjoy only the pain of others (not themselves).

often linked to what we see as "snuff filmers" in the fact they will sometimes record their murders and post them online or just watch them "for fun" - again, not all of them do but a thrill killer definitely has the "Joker-ish" trait of finding death and misery a fun thing to do.

Also, sadly, Thrill Killers actually exist and it is a term used to describe these kinds of killers, who are usually very disturbed (obviously) and hated.