challyzatb:

Over the last few months, I’ve noticed “TW” being used as shorthand for “trigger warning” a lot. I’m wondering why on earth is that? and where did this come from? But mostly, why has it taken off?

Is a trigger warning really something you want ambiguity around? Is it something you really want to…

Yes! Edit: It also reminds me how some people use acronyms etc. which can leave people out — and sometimes it’s to show how smart and in the know the person using the acronym is. I mean a lot of us do it sometimes and correct ourselves but some people persist with it. Using acronyms can also exclude someone out of the group — like a knowledge hierarchy.

Also been disturbed by a lot of the shit I have been reading on triggering. But that’s a whole nother story—and potentially a blog post!