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Do you hate Warning /Disclamers?

A topic by Subfly Squirrel Productions created Jun 13, 2022 Views: 483 Replies: 12
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I dont Unless There is Numbers I Dont Hate Ages

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Content warnings are very useful. Even those that don't apply to me are good to know.

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I have mixed feelings about specific content warnings.  On the other hand, warning people about content they wish to avoid is good.  On the other hand, content warnings can easily spoil plot twists, and the more specific they are, the more they spoil.  It would be nice if there were a opt in/out system for content warnings that only warns you about the types of content you want to be warned about.

So you would rather traumatize someone than spoil something?  Guess I won't look into your products then.

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No, I said I have mixed feelings, which means that I can see that providing content warnings that are specific enough to be useful without being so specific as to spoil the game can be difficult.  It's still worth attempting, and it may be better to err on the side of giving too much warning than on the side of not giving enough warning, but avoiding spoilers can also be important.  For certain types of games, giving away the ending can completely ruin the experience.  When I write a game, I want people to be able to enjoy it.

Also, avoiding content that actually traumatizes people is just one reason for content warnings.  Far more common is people avoiding content because it offends them or because they just don't find it appealing.  I don't think any of my games are likely to actually traumatize anybody, but I'm sure the moral guardians would find a lot to take offense at.

Content warnings are a godsend

That Post Makes Me Think Of A Game Title

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I use them everytime my game loads, and whenever a sensitive sequence is about to start on my game.

Wouldn't it make more sense to put the content warnings on the game page, so that people can see them before they even download the game?

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Well, at least in my case, if they are able to see the page, it means they SHOULD be over 18, I mean, come on, it's tagged as adult, and in the description I'm pretty explicit about the current content in the game. If anyone downloads/starts my game they SHOULD know what is coming. And if they don't... well, that's what the disclaimers are for. Even then, most of the hard content can also be avoided or hidden.

Edit: I know, I have an OCD with the content warnings xD

Do you know that you have "You must be over 21 years old to play this" In Your warning?

Heh, yeah, I guess I overdid a  little... then again, some countries have the age over 21.

i have to warn them to not pirate my game after they pirate my game

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