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whirlpools · 05-06-2009, 11:35 PM

i disagree.

i'm pretty hard to trigger these days, which is through my own growth and development and work. but there were days when i was easily triggered.

i think the trigger warnings may be useful for some people, so why shouldn't they stay? some people may find them helpful if they are in recovery and are feeling particularly sensitive, other members may just be more sensitive generally. there's nothing wrong with keeping yourself safe by seeing a trigger warning and avoiding that post.

honest discussion does occur on RYL. perhaps not to the extent that some people want, but you can be honest and sensitive at the same time, considering the needs of everyone. people need to make their own steps and choices at their own speed.

i struggle to see how the trigger labels harm anyone.

05-06-2009, 11:35 PM	#18
whirlpools Join Date: May 2008	i disagree. i'm pretty hard to trigger these days, which is through my own growth and development and work. but there were days when i was easily triggered. i think the trigger warnings may be useful for some people, so why shouldn't they stay? some people may find them helpful if they are in recovery and are feeling particularly sensitive, other members may just be more sensitive generally. there's nothing wrong with keeping yourself safe by seeing a trigger warning and avoiding that post. honest discussion does occur on RYL. perhaps not to the extent that some people want, but you can be honest and sensitive at the same time, considering the needs of everyone. people need to make their own steps and choices at their own speed. i struggle to see how the trigger labels harm anyone.
whirlpools Join Date: May 2008