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Mastodon Content Warning Feature

Add CW (Content Warning) to sensitive or spoiler content

Mastodon culture values content warnings. Add CW to posts containing sensitive topics, spoilers, politics, or potentially triggering content. Text hidden behind warning, users click to reveal. Respectful community participation via Statuz.

How to Use

  1. 1Create post for Mastodon in composer
  2. 2Show "Add Content Warning" option
  3. 3Click to enable CW
  4. 4Show CW text field appearing
  5. 5Enter warning: "politics mention"
  6. 6Show main post text below CW
  7. 7Publish to Mastodon
  8. 8Verify on Mastodon: post shows warning
  9. 9Content hidden behind "Show more" button
  10. 10Demonstrate common CW types
  11. 11Show: "spoilers", "mental health", "food"
  12. 12Explain community expectations
  13. 13Show respect for Mastodon culture

Key Features

  • CW Text Field - Separate warning message
  • Content Hidden - Post text behind warning
  • User Control - Viewers choose to reveal
  • Community Respect - Follows Mastodon etiquette
  • Common Topics - Politics, spoilers, sensitive subjects
  • Optional Feature - Use when appropriate
  • Clear Labeling - Warning text visible
  • Click to Reveal - Users expand when ready
  • Cultural Norm - Expected on Mastodon
  • Media Support - CW applies to media too
  • Thread Support - CW on threaded posts
  • Mastodon-Specific - Not used on X or BlueSky
  • Respectful Posting - Community-minded feature

When to Use CW

Common CW Topics:

  • Politics
  • Spoilers (movies, TV, books)
  • Mental health discussions
  • Food (for eating disorder awareness)
  • Flashing lights/GIFs
  • Violence or death
  • NSFW content
  • Potentially triggering topics

Mastodon Culture:

  • Better to CW than not
  • Specific warnings appreciated
  • Community norms vary by instance
  • Respectful communication valued

Why It's Important

Mastodon culture emphasizes consent and respect. Content warnings let users decide what content they're ready to see. Using CW appropriately shows community awareness and respect.

Pro Tips

  • Be specific: "politics" better than just "CW"
  • Common topics: Politics, spoilers, mental health, food
  • When in doubt: Add CW - better safe
  • Instance culture: Some instances more CW-focused
  • Media CW: Images/videos can be sensitive too
  • Not censorship: Respecting viewer choice
  • Community norms: Learn your instance's expectations
  • Over-CW okay: Community prefers more than less
  • Clear warnings: Descriptive CW text
  • Respectful participation: Shows community awareness

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