Content Warnings are a kindness. 

If you're part of the #twittermigration, it may seem strange the people use CWs so much here.

But, CWs are really helpful. So much of our world is overwhelming, and feed presentation can bombard our nervous systems with triggers.

CWs give people time and space to engage with that they have the resources to engage with. It gives them agency.

I follow news and politics AND it's helpful for my PTSD to have the chance to take a deep breath *before* I see a post.

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Content Warnings are a kindness. 

@mike is there a good list of common content warnings that I should keep in mind?

I realize it’s probably going to be some learning from others and feeling it out to know when they are good idea to use.

Content Warnings are a kindness. 

@derickflorian There is definitely a spectrum. My guideline is "when in doubt, use a CW."

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