This thread has nothing to do with the OP of another thread who felt triggered by seeing topics.

There's a few people who complain of seeing others' posts and make comments they are offputting or they don't like them. I thought this was against the rules to make comments like that about others' posts? These aren't people who are 'triggered' by them.

If people don't like topics couldn't they avoid them insteading of complaining they don't like the content of others' posts discussing abuse that have nothing to do with them? It seems so disrespectful and makes the evironmemt seem unsupportive and mob like and can become bullying.

I'm really disappointed this is permitted on this forum, that people are permitted to complain about another posters' discussions of their abuse experiences that have nothing to do with those complaining.

[Travelinglady]

octoberful, have you reported such complaints to a moderator? With the triggering technique here I'd think people could avoid such posts if they bother them.

[sarahsweets]

Originally Posted by octoberful

This thread has nothing to do with the OP of another thread who felt triggered by seeing topics.

There's a few people who complain of seeing others' posts and make comments they are offputting or they don't like them. I thought this was against the rules to make comments like that about others' posts? These aren't people who are 'triggered' by them.

I didnt see anything in the guidelines saying you couldnt comment on other people's posts. How else would it be a support forum? And you wont always get support which sucks. And not everyone will agree with you. I know I have strong opinions sometimes and have rubbed some people the wrong way and they have told me so.I try and make amends if I can. But I do not think sensoring things we do not like helps. Because we will always take issue with somethings. I do wish people would be more sensitive. I try my best. I learned the hard way recently how being dismissive, insensitive and judgey can be unfair and unkind. I felt really bad about it.

If people don't like topics couldn't they avoid them insteading of complaining they don't like the content of others' posts discussing abuse that have nothing to do with them? It seems so disrespectful and makes the environment seem unsupportive and mob like and can become bullying.

Some people want to contribute and get triggered and then they act unsavory. Some people lack empathy. Some just want to be heard. If the posts are censored and no on can comment on other posts unless its a good comment then that wipes out even constructive criticism. I think it would be helpful if people sort of said/ "just venting" or " I just want some one to listen" if they only want an ear. This would help keep people from giving suggestions. Or sometimes I will say "please be kind" to let the reader know that I am extra sensitive. I see what you are saying though.
I'm really disappointed this is permitted on this forum, that people are permitted to complain about another posters' discussions of their abuse experiences that have nothing to do with those complaining.[/QUOTE]

[DocJohn]

You need to report posts that are violating the community guidelines by using the report functionality on the offending post (the little exclamation icon --> ).

Members should not be saying things like, "I don't like this topic" or "I find this topic distressful and offputting." If the topic is appropriate to the forum it's posted in, then it's up to each individual member to take care of themselves and not click on, read, or participate in topics they have no interest in or dislike.

There is zero reason to offer negative feedback to other members publicly about not liking a topic. Don't participate in a thread if you don't like a topic, it's that simple.

Thank you for the clarification DocJohn.

sarah, there was another thread where I brought this up, but since it was closed, I asked the question here to get clarification. I was thinking of critical/disrespectful comments about others' posts rather than general feedback. For example, if someone posted about employer harrassment in the employment forum to get support for their issue and others using that forum posted "I wish people would stop posting negative things about being employed, it makes me not want to use the forum".

I do understand those that get triggered about any topics and may need to discuss their related triggers.