Friends of Captain Awkward

So, this is thought post was derived from me feeling unsure where to put more detailed/in-depth discussions of languages (word usage). Which really was a small thing. But it caused me to realize that the forum "Learning experience" doesn't completely fit it's description, and might need tweaked. To ...

In the past people have brought up people using trigger warnings too much. (I am specifically thinking about the post/topic discussing warnings regarding kink and sex TWs). [deletes ramble] If you think people might wonder about why somethings triggered, is it okay to use an asterisks and explain th...

[deletes rambling] I'm writing a post/topic using depression spectrum*, rather then depression. And explaining why I'm making that choice universally would be really long, *and* change the focus of the -ism topic I'm writing about. Is there any problems with my short, condensed explanation of the sw...

Thanks from me too!

Goat Lady has expressed that this is an accessibility issue for her - http://friendsofcaptainawkward.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=6210&p=92068#p92068. As an appreciator of her work here (and imagining that she's not the only one with this issue), can alternatives be explored (I don't fully know w...

Okay, so I understand the rules about not talking about weight and size in specific numbers. I was wondering about any tips on how to alternately describe weight, for when one needs to mention it (ex/ body shaming). I don't have any good strategies for it, because I usually just use my weight or pan...

Congratulations!!!

I like the idea of keeping it simple. That is, just mod the post, and say what you do now. "modded to add triggers" etc. If someone complains about it, then if needed you can say that people complained, and such. Maybe point them to a thread if you know of one that deals with the issue they are comp...

Can we ask people to share simular stories? (for example, if I were to post "dang banged up my bumper, can I have hugs and similar stories. (well with more details on my part))

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umm...what happened to the hide bbcode? It was there and worked (Even on my tablet) and now it's gone.