I’m an instructor, too. I’m not trying to be mean. I’m trying to be blunt, because this topic has gotten blown up into something that it is not, and it needs to be nipped in the bud. Telling students “hey, here comes this” so that they can be ready to see it is not censorship nor limiting class discussion. It’s not a…

No. No one avoids any topics. AGAIN, it’s simply a “Hey, this is coming up.” That’s. It. There is no more. I don’t know how to explain this more clearly. The whole censorship aspect of this is nonsense.

In that case, if you aren’t ignorant of the simplicity and respect a heads-up might convey, without actually doing any of the things you claim it does (because it doesn’t prevent free discussion or anything like that at all), then, you know, you’re a reaming asshole. I’m happy with that conclusion if you are. :)

I actually like the shampoo. I feel like I’m being told I’m supposed to hate it or something lately here, but the shampoo is pretty nice and doesn’t accumulate the usual buildup of residue in my hair. ::shrugging:: I haven’t tried the sunscreen. If it doesn’t work, that’s bad.

A trigger warning is basically a thoughtful heads-up. There’s seriously nothing more to it than that. There’s nothing wrong with it at all. It’s not censoring. It doesn’t prevent the free flow of information. I know it’s fun to feel all superior and things, but for pete’s sake, learn the definition first.

Look, I get it. I would like it if I’d never seen Bieber’s tighty whitey ass in his nonexistent pants, but at the end of the day, I’m pretty sure it’s low down on the list of importance. As in, there isn’t any.

You might also look at this gem from Alabama:

No. You have a misconception about how a trigger warning works. Let me explain more slowly.

Yes, I saw your rather unsubstantiated, fully imagined in your head scenarios already. My response remains the same.

Really? Because actually those ARE rumors. You should look at exactly what the company who set it up said before checking in at the conservative websites. That rumor about it being in a bathroom closet, for example? Not true. Was it vulnerable? Did it get hacked? No. Then, it was secure enough for that time period,…

No, he came out against keeping controversial opinions off campus.

Well, he’s entirely right.

I so agree. Also, we’re supposed to greet this shit like it’s a goddamned gift. Oh yeah! I made someone’s penis happy today! Whoopie!

Why in the world would anyone think this was appropriate behavior on what is basically a work site? Why would anyone in the world write about how she should be flattered and not offended? Are people really this stupid?

These kinds of behaviors are true when you are poor/perceived as poor as well. Because whatever the opposite of the Diderot effect is true as well. It’s just other people with money experience it/act on it when they see poor people.

Team Absolutely No one.

Actually, no.

No. I never said that. I never asked the question of why a server needs to be secure. That’s either false or you’ve got me mixed up with another. You need to recheck comments. You’ve been kinja’ed or something. Or, your imagination is working overtime. The server was secure, but someone (maybe you?) seemed to think…

lol! That is ridiculous. What difference does it make where they stored the private server? You guys are so weird. Just say, “I don’t like her. Maybe it’s because she’s Bill’s wife. Maybe it’s because she’s a democrat. Maybe it’s because she’s a woman. Whatever. I don’t like her.”

Alas, no. Except in your mind. I’m sure she’s done a lot of terrible things in your imagination.