Trigger warnings

Trigger warnings or content warnings are warnings that indicate that a comment may cause distress. Typically, trigger warnings are added to the beginning of a comment, but you can also reply to your own comment three times and bury the content under "See more replies". While the Gaehive does not have an official list of triggers, the policy is that if someone asks you to add a trigger warning for a certain topic, you are required to do that.





Controversy
Trigger warnings have been the subject of controversy, both in the Gaehive and in the real world. Studies suggest that trigger warnings are neither particularly helpful nor unhelpful for people with PTSD. In the Gaehive, however, the main purpose of trigger warnings is to maintain a comfortable environment, as the studio is intended to be a safe space. Within the Gaehive, there has been controversy over specific trigger warnings, namely religion, periods, and the DSMP. Some people feel that requiring a trigger warning on these topics is offensive to people who are religious, have periods, or enjoy the DSMP.

Resources
The managers maintain an official studio on trigger warnings. In addition, there is an unofficial project about tone tags and trigger warnings, created by a non-member.