tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833359394611156317.post1255692820022229797..comments2024-03-22T23:54:34.302-04:00Comments on Ashes From Burnt Roses: Literature in the News: Trigger Warnings on LiteratureMannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15396201693030286919noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833359394611156317.post-46772954170999921952014-05-24T21:34:03.142-04:002014-05-24T21:34:03.142-04:00Good points Belinda. Those movie raties are basic...Good points Belinda. Those movie raties are basically useless, and you're right. With the internet one can get a sense of what's in a movie or book. Thanks for commenting. :)Mannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15396201693030286919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833359394611156317.post-9994485338185890102014-05-24T21:31:42.213-04:002014-05-24T21:31:42.213-04:00Oh Victor, no on Shakespeare. He's not boring...Oh Victor, no on Shakespeare. He's not boring. ;) Warning labels on foods do have some merit, though if you use them too often no one will pay attention to any of them. Some discretion has to be used. Good point on the history and the OT. Lots of possible warnings there. But even the New Testament might come with the warning label: possible trigger for those who have experienced betrayal, encarceration, torture, or persecution. ;)Mannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15396201693030286919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833359394611156317.post-3078769381381747922014-05-24T10:41:50.039-04:002014-05-24T10:41:50.039-04:00There has been some suggestions in UK about puttin...There has been some suggestions in UK about putting age ratings on books in much the same way as they apply to movies, but the suggestion was canned after a campaign by writers and the public. I wouldn't personally apply any kind of ratings or warnings system; I think there is probably enough information out there on the internet to enable people to make an informed choice about their reading.<br /><br />Similarly I don't see why movies should be age rated either. If you can read a novel which depicts graphic violence or sex at any age, why restrict movies? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868386961544045032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833359394611156317.post-2828780669482591572014-05-23T14:51:49.686-04:002014-05-23T14:51:49.686-04:00I agree with warnings about Shakespeare. They shou...I agree with warnings about Shakespeare. They should warn everyone that his works are boring and suitable for insomniacs. I am still traumatised at having to memorise many lines on end to repeat them like a parrot at exams. Even now I sometimes get into fits of repeating innanely "To eat or not to eat ... to drink or not to drink ... to **** or not to ****" You can add as many verbs as you wish and you can imagine how Shakespeare has ruined my life and curtailed its enjoyment.<br /><br />By the way: There's a group here in the UK which wants warnings on food: "Beware, contains sugar and can make you fat. Contains saturated fats which may harm your arteries. Contains ... and so on" With graphic pictures of peoples' insides to show how arteries are blocked, and how diabetes harms people.<br /><br />Most of our foods have warnings for allergies. Which is good. But it goes too far when a packet of peanuts (I have one here in my hand), says: "Allergy advice: contains peanuts".<br /><br />I suspect, taking it to its logical conclusion, we should put warnings on all History Lessons; considering the world's bloody history over the centuries. Even the Old Testament is full of fighting. Consider how meek and shy Goliath was beaten by that bully David.<br /><br />God bless. (Warning: This comment contains a blessing).Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.com