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Trigger warnings

I watched a program about people that write the trigger warnings. They say it is compassionate.

But is it really? Sure, a war veteran with PTSD might not like loud bangs, but do we
need to protect every young person, from everything? Are we protecting them from
minor things that just upset them? I know that MAGA signs are not allowed on
many campuses because it upsets the weak and timid.

I have read that exposing people to the things that bother them, helps them to get post
those things.
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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
Does it cause you any harm or inconvenience to have those warnings? It is about empathy and making incremental adjustments to make the public sphere welcome (or at least less intimidating) to all.

Do you actually know why those signs were banned? Possibly because college campuses are places of learning, not political theatres.
Adrift · 61-69, F
@SunshineGirl Oh really, then why were the protests allowed on campus?
Carla · 61-69, F
@Adrift i will bet a dollar that expressing personal beliefs are not disallowed. Red hats. T shirts. Tats. Personal.
Freedom of assembly and speech. It's a thing.