The precedent with Tarantulas was a different matter. Things were planned well in advance between Kay and Minnie's players during their torture, and for those who had problems with any part, people stated before the incident came to pass so things could be planned from the end. There was clearer communication not only with those involved but with the moderators as well. With this plot, as it had been mentioned during last month's plotting post with the very clear note that Caster does indeed injure young children and this is in character for him, if there was an issue then it should have been stated before the post was even planned to avoid any and all triggering occurrences.
This issue was not only locked but also under a cut and labeled as a warning. Because of the nature of its content, and the fact that it is a general post and not an obligatory, game-wide plot, no one is expected or required to look at it save for those directly involved in the plot. As with trigger warnings, when someone is triggered, they are not required to look at the material, nor will they be blamed or held accountable for choosing to take the safer route and avoid the post.
All posts on the network are not immediately broadcasted, and it's not a requirement that any character notice or hear every single post. With material that is uncomfortable to a player, the player can choose to have their character not notice or not be within reach of the Gear during the time of broadcast, especially if it is not absolutely necessary. We're not faulting anyone for being alarmed or upset about the post, we are just saying that you don't need to have your character reply to upsetting material and you as a player do not need to to read it if it upsets you. The post was marked, cut, locked, and labeled as having upsetting material underneath. That isn't subjecting or forcing any player or the network into getting involved or reading it.
That being said, we are currently finding a way around the issue at hand to make things more comfortable for the game overall. Caster is not going to get out of this completely scot-free or without punishment. But in the meantime, if you are uncomfortable with your character being involved, do not tag Caster's post or any post related to the plot. Everything will be cut, locked, and labeled so those who do not want to participate will know to avoid it. No one will be blamed for not wanting to take part in it.
In the past, Route has had numerous violent, gory incidents that have far surpassed this in shock and through the gear. So long as it is marked, locked, and labeled, those who are uncomfortable with the matter will never be held accountable for choosing not to read it. They will not have to force themselves to make in character choices detrimental to the player's health. This is no different. We hope that everyone will take heed of the warnings and continue to take a mature, calm approach to solving this matter so that all parties can reach an agreeable resolution.
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This issue was not only locked but also under a cut and labeled as a warning. Because of the nature of its content, and the fact that it is a general post and not an obligatory, game-wide plot, no one is expected or required to look at it save for those directly involved in the plot. As with trigger warnings, when someone is triggered, they are not required to look at the material, nor will they be blamed or held accountable for choosing to take the safer route and avoid the post.
All posts on the network are not immediately broadcasted, and it's not a requirement that any character notice or hear every single post. With material that is uncomfortable to a player, the player can choose to have their character not notice or not be within reach of the Gear during the time of broadcast, especially if it is not absolutely necessary. We're not faulting anyone for being alarmed or upset about the post, we are just saying that you don't need to have your character reply to upsetting material and you as a player do not need to to read it if it upsets you. The post was marked, cut, locked, and labeled as having upsetting material underneath. That isn't subjecting or forcing any player or the network into getting involved or reading it.
That being said, we are currently finding a way around the issue at hand to make things more comfortable for the game overall. Caster is not going to get out of this completely scot-free or without punishment. But in the meantime, if you are uncomfortable with your character being involved, do not tag Caster's post or any post related to the plot. Everything will be cut, locked, and labeled so those who do not want to participate will know to avoid it. No one will be blamed for not wanting to take part in it.
In the past, Route has had numerous violent, gory incidents that have far surpassed this in shock and through the gear. So long as it is marked, locked, and labeled, those who are uncomfortable with the matter will never be held accountable for choosing not to read it. They will not have to force themselves to make in character choices detrimental to the player's health. This is no different. We hope that everyone will take heed of the warnings and continue to take a mature, calm approach to solving this matter so that all parties can reach an agreeable resolution.