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Post by GhostKillerHex on Oct 1, 2015 15:59:13 GMT
My thoughts about this video is that there are many trigger type people in the world and to them some wish to not talk about experiences that might cause them some harm mentally. But for others it's a way to heal the pain they've acquired. With this video i agree that "Trigger warnings make discussions possible." So in all this video is something to think about.
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Post by Wendy on Oct 1, 2015 15:59:47 GMT
I believe that there should be trigger warnings on more sensitive topics to give people a chance to skip said topic but not inhibit everyone else from partaking in said conversation.
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Post by Lucky Luciano on Oct 1, 2015 19:46:07 GMT
My only issue with this video, and alongside that, trigger warnings, is expressed by a person in the Youtube comments section. This video was relatively controversial (regarding politics), and when I looked at the comments section, a person stated that they found the video to be wrong. Another person responded, asking why. It eventually became clear that the commenter had never even watched the video; they had looked at the title, was offended, and decided to be against it. This related to trigger warnings because the title was a warning of the content in the video. However, due to the warning, the viewer prepares for the worst; fortifying all their counterarguments and opinions (and biases) against the topic at hand. In other words, by giving out a warning towards the topic, you ready all the biases that the viewer has towards it; making them think of all the previous conversations they had about the topic, and prevent them from entering the conversation with a clean point of view, that might actually be receiving towards the topic. similarly, in the video, the guy actually had an interesting perspective on the topic that was entirely different from what the commenter thought he would have. due to the person hearing what it was about beforehand, they assumed it would be a certain way that was inaccurate, and prevented them from seeing a more interesting perspective towards the topic.
KEEP IN MIND: on a case by case basis, trigger warnings can work, my only problem is that a better way to accommodate people with issues towards a topic is make a clear way out of the discussion; not tell them beforehand, making them think the worst.
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Post by dr dbincog on Oct 1, 2015 20:03:30 GMT
The only way to make a differnce if for a lot of people to say something about it.
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Post by bjergerking on Oct 1, 2015 20:37:14 GMT
I think that many people see "Trigger Warnings" as excuses to either avoid or ignore an issue that they don't agree with or are sensitive about. Some people use it as a shield to protect themselves from controversial topics that they do not wish to participate in.
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Post by jose888 on Oct 1, 2015 20:41:50 GMT
people use trigger warning in bad way, sometimes 8-|people will say i have trigger warning so they can leave, so they can leave class >:Dand later lie about something.
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Post by onceatree on Oct 1, 2015 20:41:40 GMT
I agree because most people are affected and that is why people would start discussing about this topic. Therefore, most things apply to trigger warnings because you can't get one thing without the other.
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Post by chopmansbrother on Oct 1, 2015 20:43:08 GMT
Trigger warnings are something that should be handled similar to the open source debate. In college, I believe it's necessary to allow the student walks out when they feel neglected or insulted by something considering how much they pay for the tuition. However, this should not be abused and there can be arranged alternate paths if it is abused but it still allows the student to learn the key purpose of the lesson.
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Post by nickiminaj on Oct 1, 2015 20:44:18 GMT
Trigger warnings do limit conversations because it prevents people from talking about issues that may be uncomfortable to talk about. But it also is a good thing to talk about because people can share their point of views about them that may influence people that certain things that is said either seriously or for humor can be offensive and it can be understood once it's talked about. But then again, if someone does feel uncomfortable about talking about a certain thing, they shouldn't be forced to speak about it.
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Post by pairopears on Oct 1, 2015 20:44:24 GMT
I have to say i agree with the video . We should treat such hard subjects with caution, but not totally avoid them. Overcoming things that make us uncomfortable is a large part of becoming an adult and overall being a human being.
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Post by scohtzee on Oct 5, 2015 20:07:34 GMT
Trigger Warnings are good things to use when it comes to things like suicide or depression, but for other things like feminism or swearing, they don't really need to be used because people are allowed to use whatever words they want to express whatever opinion they want. That being said, some of those opinions may indeed be wrong or hateful, or correct and respectful. With things like suicide or depression, negative thoughts can easily "trigger" those actions or feelings. But with feminism or swearing (just my examples), those don't "trigger" anything, unless you're just overly sensitive.
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