In general, I don't see anything wrong with warning about explicit violence or imagery and giving someone the option to not view it if they don't want to.
Hell, in Area 69 on this very forum, we have this:
"You must put photos in [hide] tags before posting them, and include an accurate description so people only see the stuff they want to see. We are a mixed community; not everyone wants to see cock / tits / gore."
Years back, I had a friend whose dad saw combat in Vietnam. Certain sights and sounds would trigger flashbacks - what we call PTSD now. Was he a "pussy"? Hell no. And I bet he would have made the choice to avoid those terrible flashbacks if he were given the option of turning away from sights and sounds that triggered him.
With that said, I read the article in the OP. Of course it's ridiculous for a theology student to avoid learning about crucifixions or a vet student to need a warning that they will view dead animals.
But let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater. Viewing violence provokes visceral reactions in most normal people not to mention people who may have personally experienced violence for whatever reason. Giving a discretionary warning and the choice to not participate in viewing it does not make people "weak" or "pussies".
Hell, in Area 69 on this very forum, we have this:
"You must put photos in [hide] tags before posting them, and include an accurate description so people only see the stuff they want to see. We are a mixed community; not everyone wants to see cock / tits / gore."
Years back, I had a friend whose dad saw combat in Vietnam. Certain sights and sounds would trigger flashbacks - what we call PTSD now. Was he a "pussy"? Hell no. And I bet he would have made the choice to avoid those terrible flashbacks if he were given the option of turning away from sights and sounds that triggered him.
With that said, I read the article in the OP. Of course it's ridiculous for a theology student to avoid learning about crucifixions or a vet student to need a warning that they will view dead animals.
But let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater. Viewing violence provokes visceral reactions in most normal people not to mention people who may have personally experienced violence for whatever reason. Giving a discretionary warning and the choice to not participate in viewing it does not make people "weak" or "pussies".
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