JonMar 20

Hey Mastodon, what's the latest take on content warnings?

When I first joined there seemed to be a lot more. In fact, when I posted my introductory post, I mentioned that I was a psychotherapist and I got some push back from folks about not putting a mental health content warning on it!

So...where are we with CW's? I have found blocking certain hashtags better for myself, but wanted to check and see what others are doing.

Thoughts?

#CW #ContentWarning

Show threadPeggy KernMar 20
@jkirkendall I have seen people put content warnings on just about everything, from books to food. I have never actually put a content warning on a post, because I figure people can skip it if it bothers them. As far as reading posts with content warnings, I have my app set so that I hear the content warning, but the post still shows for me.
Show threadJonMar 20
@kernsac Thanks for your response! I've had so many thoughtful people respond, and it does seem that in general, most folks will definitely add a CW to shocking or distressing news posts, but seem to be moving toward using hashtags and hashtag filters, rather than relying on CWs.
Show threadPeggy Kern
@jkirkendall I must admit I got a chuckle out of someone being upset that you didn't put a content warning when you said you worked as a "psychotherapist". I wondered if they misinterpreted your post and thought you were saying you were a "psycho therapist", and maybe they thought there should be a content warning if you were describing your supposed medical condition. <lol>
Mar 20 at 11:42pmWeb