sensicalabsurdities:henshengs:Tbh I think fandom generally needs to get better at sitting with the..

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Tbh I think fandom generally needs to get better at sitting with the uncomfortable fact that a story/fanwork/meme/whatever can hurt one person and help another

This is why I think “tag warning” culture is kinder and more constructive than cancel culture / “no problematic content” culture. One size does not fit all, but if we learn to be more aware of the fact that the same thing can be emotionally validating or cathartic to one person and upsetting to another, and pick up a general mindset of thinking before we post, “what might people need a heads up for in this content?”, we grow more compassionate, more thoughtful, and more understanding of the differences in people’s experiences. (Your picture was not posted)

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[shy_magpie]

yeah! and that attitude makes it easier to warn for things that aren't problematic persay but some people still prefer a heads up on. Like working out isn't bad but some people don't take it well when they come across gym or weight talk unexpectedly.