my fic, my warnings policy.
So warnings on fic have been a big issue lately, and I thought it best to define my personal policy regarding warnings on my fic a little.
I think warnings are useful and courteous. I try to provide them. Sometimes I may forget to warn for something, because I lack perfection in the execution of my fanfic writing and presentation. I lack perfection partly because I'm human and humans aren't perfect, and partly because fandom is just a goddamn hobby. If you want a consistent product then maybe expecting it to be produced by unpaid volunteers is a bit much.
Just like with a spelling error, I will usually correct the lack of a warning if asked, but I won't beat myself up over the mistake.
Sometimes I warn very specifically for things that may be triggers or distressing. Sometimes I warn in more general terms... for example "Self harm" may cover cutting, or drug use, or eating disordered behavior. Which of these two approaches I choose will depend on what introduction I feel is best for that particular fic.
If I have given a general warning, and it could possibly cover something that triggers you, then I'm OK with being contacted to be asked to give more specific info. Same with if you are triggered by something unusual. If you really need to know whether there are any toucans or purple mohair sweaters in the story, I will endeavor to provide you with the info you need.
I think warnings are useful and courteous. I try to provide them. Sometimes I may forget to warn for something, because I lack perfection in the execution of my fanfic writing and presentation. I lack perfection partly because I'm human and humans aren't perfect, and partly because fandom is just a goddamn hobby. If you want a consistent product then maybe expecting it to be produced by unpaid volunteers is a bit much.
Just like with a spelling error, I will usually correct the lack of a warning if asked, but I won't beat myself up over the mistake.
Sometimes I warn very specifically for things that may be triggers or distressing. Sometimes I warn in more general terms... for example "Self harm" may cover cutting, or drug use, or eating disordered behavior. Which of these two approaches I choose will depend on what introduction I feel is best for that particular fic.
If I have given a general warning, and it could possibly cover something that triggers you, then I'm OK with being contacted to be asked to give more specific info. Same with if you are triggered by something unusual. If you really need to know whether there are any toucans or purple mohair sweaters in the story, I will endeavor to provide you with the info you need.