now i wish i didnt remember that memory. Making me upset and reluctant to get into a pool again >.<
Regardless of whether or not that's true, these are basically the same thing right? I think people are this upset about them because they're called trigger warnings and not ratings or something. Although I agree that if you can't handle what's being taught in a class you shouldn't be there.
PTSD is a mental disorder associated with cetain stimuli causing them to vividly recall certain traumatic events. For example, car backfiring sounding like a cannon = veteran reliving almost getting blown up. The stimuli don't cause PTSD, they cause the symptoms by confusing reality with their memories.
I don't see the harm in issuing a content warning if something is of a graphic nature. Let people know what the subject is and it's up to them whether they stay in that class session, pretty harmless and straight forward really. If they've lost out on something for the class, that it their own choice.
As much as we shouldn't coddle and encourage an oversensitive society that reacts stupidly to stupid crap (like throwing tantrums over stupid things), nor should we expect everyone to somehow become emotionless, unaffected, cold, and militaristic in demeanor.
IMO...
Wrong: "Oh this bothers you? Stop being a baby."
Correct: "This bothers you? Then you can choose to be voluntarily excluded, sans judgement."
Last edited by OzoAndIndi; 2014-05-21 at 12:51 AM.
Dont want to live in a world where we might see something offensive now would we?
READ and be less Ignorant.
aww so cuuute! Dis is why ii like you despite our opposing views
I personally don't have any issue with Trigger Warnings. I think it's a good thing that people are warned. I can definitely see someone that has been sexually assaulted and all of a sudden with no warning a video of a rape happens. it would be traumatizing.
In the case of veterans, real life examples are things like WW2 veterans having flashbacks when they saw the DDay invasion in Saving Private Ryan. That was graphic, and too many, they had to walk out.
I just personally don't see how providing warnings can be a bad thing. Hell, for some, providing said warnings are the cue for some that the class is about to get interesting. And if nothing else, provides those with issues a buffer to mentally prepare themselves.
somethings will hit people hard even if their tough as nail. Warning people about should things is considering thing to do.
Although I think your a little harsh. I see you have point VoodooGaming. That's why i said that this will be screwed be screwed for all the wrong reasons and the I hope it becomes helpful rather than hindering.
That's a funny way to spell "mind numbingly dull". In both cases.
I personally don't care either way on this. Trigger warnings aren't a bad idea, but I can't really think of any material in a class that would require a trigger warning, unless its a specialized course (medical, biology, etc.).
They could use the rating system for it but the reasoning behind them are not the same. The rating system came about because parents wanted an easy way to screen movies/games to make sure they were age appropriate. People want trigger warnings in order to protect people with, shall I say, fragile minds. Which is not helping them in the long run because it is not teaching them coping skills. It would make more sense for students to demand more mental health workers and fight to remove the stigma that seeking mental health help has. Fighting for trigger warnings is just a band aid on a wound that needs stitches.