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Posted by yxibow on February 24, 2007, at 0:18:57
I see occasional messages with the word in it... is it that people think that it might make others uncomfortable ?
Posted by Declan on February 24, 2007, at 1:22:03
In reply to I'm sure there's a faq... but what is trigger?, posted by yxibow on February 24, 2007, at 0:18:57
I ****think**** so.
Always seemed like nonsense to me.
Posted by laima on February 24, 2007, at 8:46:50
In reply to Re: I'm sure there's a faq... but what is trigger? » yxibow, posted by Declan on February 24, 2007, at 1:22:03
Well I have a question- who inserts the word 'trigger' into a subject line? Who inserts the astericks? Is it the poster's responsability, or does it happen automatically?
Posted by laima on February 24, 2007, at 8:48:50
In reply to I'm sure there's a faq... but what is trigger?, posted by yxibow on February 24, 2007, at 0:18:57
Oh- I think it means that post contains information or discussion which could provoke someone into feeling worse or into harmful behavior. Something like that. And I think the asterickes are a way to avoid fully spelling out swear words.> I see occasional messages with the word in it... is it that people think that it might make others uncomfortable ?
Posted by Quintal on February 24, 2007, at 9:16:47
In reply to Re: I'm sure there's a faq... but what is trigger?, posted by laima on February 24, 2007, at 8:46:50
Some people put a trigger warning on the title of their thread if they think it contains material that might be provocative or inflammatory. I used it myself on a post that contained a paragraph of suicidal ideation. It doesn't happen automatically. I thought it was part of the civility policy to be honest, and you don't want to fall foul of that now do you?
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Posted by bassman on February 24, 2007, at 10:15:39
In reply to I'm sure there's a faq... but what is trigger?, posted by yxibow on February 24, 2007, at 0:18:57
It's a horse....:>}
Posted by scratchpad on February 24, 2007, at 10:23:15
In reply to Re: I'm sure there's a faq... but what is trigger?, posted by bassman on February 24, 2007, at 10:15:39
> It's a horse....:>}
That's what *I* was going to say!!
You're all correct in the reasoning behind trigger warnings. If you know that you're about to post something that could be triggering to others; for example, something about abuse or self injury, then the warning give other posters a friendly headsup.
It's also OK to add a trigger warning after the fact, like posting a response to a triggerish post that says "trigger above" in the subject line.
I believe that it's a courtesy to others rather than a rule.
Scratchpad (former deputy ClearSkies)
Posted by laima on February 24, 2007, at 10:35:25
In reply to Re: I'm sure there's a faq... but what is trigger?, posted by scratchpad on February 24, 2007, at 10:23:15
Thanks to you, and everyone, for the clarifications. I'll be sure use this warning in the future when it seems appropriate.You're not a deputy anymore? :(
> You're all correct in the reasoning behind trigger warnings. If you know that you're about to post something that could be triggering to others; for example, something about abuse or self injury, then the warning give other posters a friendly headsup.
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> It's also OK to add a trigger warning after the fact, like posting a response to a triggerish post that says "trigger above" in the subject line.
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> I believe that it's a courtesy to others rather than a rule.
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> Scratchpad (former deputy ClearSkies)
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Posted by scratchpad on February 24, 2007, at 10:44:29
In reply to Re: I'm sure there's a faq... but what is trigger? » scratchpad, posted by laima on February 24, 2007, at 10:35:25
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> Thanks to you, and everyone, for the clarifications. I'll be sure use this warning in the future when it seems appropriate.
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> You're not a deputy anymore? :(
>No, I couldn't take the job stress... felt very conflicted about posting as a participant versus posting as a deputy. Got to the point where I was not joining in or starting threads because I didn't want to be taken the wrong way.
Also, the job title appears to be inclusive of off-board communications, too. Much to my surprise and dismay.But I was an apprentice deputy for over a year, so I have the rules down pat, pretty much.
Scratch
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> > You're all correct in the reasoning behind trigger warnings. If you know that you're about to post something that could be triggering to others; for example, something about abuse or self injury, then the warning give other posters a friendly headsup.
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> > It's also OK to add a trigger warning after the fact, like posting a response to a triggerish post that says "trigger above" in the subject line.
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> > I believe that it's a courtesy to others rather than a rule.
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> > Scratchpad (former deputy ClearSkies)
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Posted by Phillipa on February 24, 2007, at 11:39:34
In reply to Re: I'm sure there's a faq... but what is trigger?, posted by scratchpad on February 24, 2007, at 10:23:15
I've just added trigger to the subject line maybe with astericks on either side? Love Phillipa
Posted by scratchpad on February 24, 2007, at 11:40:54
In reply to Re: I'm sure there's a faq... but what is trigger? » scratchpad, posted by Phillipa on February 24, 2007, at 11:39:34
> I've just added trigger to the subject line maybe with astericks on either side? Love Phillipa
Whatever works, that's good too.
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