The author states the publications of Goldney & Schioldann (2000-2002) touched a chord, namely, the quality of the basic literature of contemporary suicidology & the usage of certain words & concepts. This paper adds 2 comments to this discussion. The first focuses on the usage of altruistic, egoistic, & anomic suicide. The second is a comment on the reception of “Le Suicide”. (16 refs.)