Posted by Larry Hoover on January 17, 2008, at 17:36:39
In reply to Re: trigger trigger » Larry Hoover, posted by ClearSkies on January 17, 2008, at 16:51:02
> Lar, I would gently remind you that you are not alone here in suffering from PTSD,
Yes, I know. I don't grasp your intent, here.
> and that I too appreciate having trigger flags on posts and threads.
I'm glad I'm not alone there.
> I also appreciate that humour has its place in our online world, and it's always up to us as the consumers to tread carefully in it. I don't see it as an attempt to make "lite" of the word itself's significance.
I would argue that it had that effect, notwithstanding the lack of intent.
> And perhaps it's worth a reminder that if you see something that you consider to be an infraction of the guidelines here, a more appropriate way to make your concern known would be to use the Notify The Administrators button, so the deputies could take the matter up for consideration.
How is it an administrative concern? If I recall correctly, no formal guideline was ever created. Trigger flags are voluntary, aren't they? Moreover, I didn't want anyone to be in trouble.
> Otherwise, we can get drawn into the tempests that do little but further fan the flames of our own trigger points.
>
> Respectfully,
> CSI appreciate your respect. IMHO, this matter was addressed in a civil manner, all around. Despite the toll it took on me, it actually is good for me to speak up in this way.
Regards,
Lar
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