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Evolve Dammit

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42. That sounds fine. Just remember that all Ukrainians are going through intense terror never seen

Sun Apr 10, 2022, 07:31 PM

Apr 2022

in their lifetimes (except the very old who remember the butchery) We, on the other hand, can parse news we can consume without being upset, overburdened or downright horrified. The function of real journalism is to bring actual footage to bear. It is a large part of what ended the Vietnam War after all. But yes, a warning seems appropriate as it is a horrible invasion and genocide and very difficult to process.

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I wish DU would stop [View all] KentuckyWoman Apr 2022 OP

This is a good idea. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2022 #1

This is a graphic, ugly war. Any info about this war is graphic and ugly. Impossible to digest. Kittycatkat Apr 2022 #25

It's unkind to trigger people. I agree with the post. OhNo-Really Apr 2022 #38

I understand, but as one who grew up with some of the worst of Vietnam on nightly tv... hlthe2b Apr 2022 #2

People who have experienced similar atrocities in their own lives don't need to reminded about WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2022 #4

I don't need that admonishment. Subject warnings are appropriate. hlthe2b Apr 2022 #5

+1. "If you don't see it, it didn't happen" is what Putin wants dalton99a Apr 2022 #9

Well said, WhiskeyGrinder.... Sogo Apr 2022 #22

Yes nt XanaDUer2 Apr 2022 #3

+100 Well said. On the international news sites I visit all present a "graphic scenes" abqtommy Apr 2022 #6

K and r. nt BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #7

fair points Celerity Apr 2022 #8

Please! I don't want to see the "r" word in a subject line, for example ... n/t KatK Apr 2022 #10

Use of the r word anywhere in a post would cause an immediate alert. Croney Apr 2022 #12

Given the context of the OP, I think you might be referring to different words. ( n/t ) Make7 Apr 2022 #16

Oh. You're right. Croney Apr 2022 #21

You can hide threads based on keywords in the subject. Make7 Apr 2022 #15

This is reasonable MustLoveBeagles Apr 2022 #11

A good point. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2022 #13

It is hard. I agree with you. paleotn Apr 2022 #14

SERIOUSLY YoshidaYui Apr 2022 #17

I understand your reaction Farmer-Rick Apr 2022 #29

I totally agree left-of-center2012 Apr 2022 #18

I think this is a good suggestion. LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #19

Some of those posters deserve alerts, others should be placed on ignore. hunter Apr 2022 #20

There's a line between information and pornography Sympthsical Apr 2022 #23

The odd thing is that one of those such posts is in the "Greatest" section right now.... Sogo Apr 2022 #24

On the contrary Calculating Apr 2022 #26

How many here at DU do you think are likely to be in that category? Anyone? Hekate Apr 2022 #40

That's a fair request. Martin68 Apr 2022 #27

Thank you. Pacifist Patriot Apr 2022 #28

Thank you!!!! bluescribbler Apr 2022 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Apr 2022 #31

I'm with you - common decency ought to show respect to others' feelings Rabrrrrrr Apr 2022 #32

I support your request.. msfiddlestix Apr 2022 #33

I've avoided watching graphic scenes since the 70's last examples listed Marthe48 Apr 2022 #34

It is pretty easy to use the Trash Word function Sherman A1 Apr 2022 #35

some don't need llashram Apr 2022 #36

I felt that way about seeing murielm99 Apr 2022 #37

"Graphic descriptions of war crimes" should cover it. Thank you, Kentucky Woman. Hekate Apr 2022 #39

I agree. Too much. Nt ecstatic Apr 2022 #41

That sounds fine. Just remember that all Ukrainians are going through intense terror never seen Evolve Dammit Apr 2022 #42