audcam

1312 pts ยท December 7, 2013


thank you for writing this so i didn't have to.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

no because they dont really do photosets of more than like 10 images.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

i figure if one person comes away not hating trigger warnings on principal i've done my job/

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

to people who dont understand their purpose and are at school, i encourage you guys to drop by. you'll learn more than you would from tumblr

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

At the national conference my org attended on safer space practices all groups were about supporting people who may not always feel welcome.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

they respect each other on a basic human level. (source i run the lgbt safe space at my university) (4/4)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

a room of a building that isnt widely used so they dont take away from other functions of the university. everyone is welcome as long as (3)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

attack the idea not the person and if you use a slur (like f*ggot) you are asked to stop using that word, or leave. they are often in (2)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Safe spaces are places like sexual assault support centres and lgbt student group rooms. discussion is encouraged but if you (1)

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

fair, but i think they shouldn't outright ban them because they are helpful to some people.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

right but calling someone a f*ggot is, which is why safe spaces exist so lgbt students aren't harassed.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 3

I think that a forum with a 140 character limit on comments isnt the right place to have a serious discussion.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

dismantle the idea not the person, and if you use a slur (f*ggot, d*ke) you are asked to not say it again or leave the room.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 4

I help coordinate the LGBT safe space at my school. anyone is welcome, discussion is encourage. if you disagree with someone you have to 1

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 4

its a group of about 300 people on tumblr that has become representative of all of tumblr and all feminism i guess.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

I'm sorry your university admin isnt representing you properly

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

and they have the right to leave the conversation and go somewhere alone.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

if someone starts using slurs as part of a "discussion" they've basically stuck they are basically flipping you off. not any better

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Trying to call out the sexism inherent in the imgur community, typical.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

but it should be up to each person whether they want to stay in a room that's potentially harmful to their mental health not the dean.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

i'm from canada, friend.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

sexual assault is the most common cause of ptsd, not to invalidate the experiences of soldiers.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Snowflakes are a big problem in chicago, just not the human kind.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

the most famous otherkin was revealed as a troll account, i think about .01% of people asking for trigger warnings are abusing them(if that)

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

that being said, its never a rule, its a courtesy to make a space accessible to those with past trauma.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Have you seen girl with the dragon tattoo?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But school it come up, at my "real life" job, no one talks about rape.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

i've never seen this happen, only people asking for a heads up if it does.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Have been raped better able to engage in the rest of class and doesnt hurt others by including that.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

But the trauma is so new it triggers flashbacks whenever you are reminded. Having a warning of what's coming makes the 1/5 of women who (2)

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