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How to label threads correctly [please read].
A clear list of correct labelling has been produced to try and protect RYL's members who could be accidently triggered by a post's contents if they do not realise what it contains. RYL's aim is to encourage recovery and the lack of clear labelling and the consequence of accidently triggering undermines this aim.
Please keep in mind the sensitive nature of many members when posting and remember that a simple label can remove the type of problems mentioned above. Also, please try and post in an appropriate forum so your thread recieves the proper attention and advice.
Below is a list of labels, a basic guideline to what you should include in your title bar of any post you make, many of which are self explanatory, although futher description is placed in brackets by some of them.
List of Labels:
*trigger*
*graphic*
(The difference between *trigger* and *graphic* is severity and detailing of the post. Although many people can cope with mild triggering, a seriously graphic description of anything could put them in danger. For example, saying you SI'd today and feeling low would be *triggering* whereas description of your wound would be *graphic*.)
*sexual abuse*
(Not to be abbreviated to SA)
*physical abuse*
*ED trigger*
*BMI/numbers/weight trigger*
(The difference between ED trigger and BMI/numbers/weight trigger is a general ED trigger can be applied to a post where feelings and thoughts relating to an eating disorder are spoken about that could trigger others. BMI/numbers/weight trigger is used when a thread or post contains a BMI, weight, number of calories etc.)
*Adult*
(Any post discussing something related to things such as sex etc. must be labelled to discourage younger members viewing potentially innappropriate conversation.)
*rant*
*suicide*/*suicide trigger*
(Suicide trigger labels must not be abbreviated to SU or SUI)
*overdose*/*OD*
*Self Injury*/*SI*
*Self Harm*/*SH*
(Self Injury can be abbreviated to SI, and Self Harm can be abbreviated to SH as these are common labels)
*first aid wanted*
(This is so that our resident First Aid Advisor can spot your threads quickly and give you help as fast as possible.)
Can everyone also be aware that shortening labels can cause confusion and, therefore, undermines the benefits of having them. It is better to have a slightly longer title with clear labels than shortened ones that may cause a member to be triggered.
Finally, if you're not sure whether a label should be included or not, add it anyway - it's better to be safe than sorry!
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