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A trigger warning tells viewers about possibly triggering content they will be exposed to while viewing something.
Why should I use them?
Trigger warnings can protect those with trauma, addiction, etc, from having negative reactions or relapses due to a trigger.A trigger is something that the brain links to a past traumatic event or behavior.Being exposed to triggers can cause them to relapse on a harmful behavior or habit, or result in a trauma response.These can be very painful and scary. Respect others for their safety.It's not a funny meme. It's not a joke. And it doesn't mean "being made uncomfortable by something" (that's more of a squick).
How do I make good trigger warnings ?
Using this list, you will see common triggers. Make sure to put a trigger warning for these.I will provide tutorials, both good and bad examples, and what makes them good or bad respectively.
General Tips
Make sure the warning is clear, visible, and easy to read. Accessibility is important.
Use good contrasting colors. Dark text on a light background is generally recommended.
I recommend this site to check how well your colors contrast.
Desaturating any bright, saturated colors, while keeping contrast, will make using colors still accessible.
Bad Examples
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Using cursive fonts makes your post hard to read in general. I seriously do not recommend.If you do use cursive fonts, add alt text somewhere for those who cannot read that font.