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In reply to the discussion: IF YOU ARE GOING TO POST GRAPHIC PICTURES PLEASE INCLUDE "GRAPHIC WARNING" IN THE THREAD TITLE! [View all]procon
(15,805 posts)The shock value of appalling image porn is irresistible to threads.
In that particular thread, the terrible image was completely unnecessary to the heartwarming story about a little boy and his dog, and a lovely photo of the two of them cuddling would have been terrific. The link was provided and the author could have simply noted that more graphics, some of a sensitive nature, could be viewed.
I was also deeply affected by that opening photo of the poor puppy near death. While I am cognizant that such evils exist, they are not permitted in my world, and I take some small satisfaction in knowing that my efforts help to mitigate such horrors.
I choose not to view vile images of atrocities and I especially do not want to be dragged into someone else's immature "gotcha!" trickery. Yes, perhaps I am overly sensitive, but the memory of seeing that poor, wretched dog still haunts me this morning, and for that, I hope the OP of that thread has an equally unpleasant day.