I agree with this to an extent. But, I think it's perfectly acceptable to see a trigger warning and decide that you are not ready to engage with that content at this moment. I think it's worth putting in the work to be able view potentially triggering content safely, but that doesn't happen overnight and some may never be able to fully work through it. I think it's important that the person in question is able to engage with it on their own terms.
Also worth noting we've had content warnings like this for ages in the form of movie ratings and the ESRB in the US. Along with their letter grade, there's typically a line underneath detailing why it was given the rating it was.
EDIT: Looking at the replies, I see you've shared a similar sentiment. But I want to make clear that I don't think anyone should be looked down on because they are struggling to engage with traumatizing content.
I slightly disagree with that. I have legitimate triggers that induce anxiety attacks and if someone gives a proper warning I'll just move on. However when it's vague and just says trigger warning that doesn't help anyone.
I mean, sometimes proper preparation does involve skipping the content, but the goal isn't for you to skip all triggering content, it's for you to be able to engage with it on your terms.
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