# Effective _Content Warnings_ for NSFW: Best Practices

As stated in my previous post, Content Warnings exist to give the viewer an objective idea of what they will see behind the filter; this allowing them to make an informed decision on whether or not they want to click through the spoiler. The use of "nsfw," "nudity," "adult," or explicit," in the Content Warnings for posts already behind the NSFW filter is redundant and thus these are some of the very few terms that are not allowed as Content Warnings. To make this a succinct and clear as I can:
## **The CW system exists to benefit people who do not follow you and have no idea what to expect in your work.**

Inkblot trusts that users who are making and uploading explicit content know what it is they are posting and the most accurate ways to describe it for the Content Warnings. If you know how to tag for indexing then you know how to come up with three or more Content Warnings. CWs can include the specific kinks involved, kinds of sex toys, sex position, type of penetration, so on. If you are struggling, assume there are no description nor tags; use the Content Warnings as a way to summarize what the art depicts in key terms or phrases.

These are not Trigger Warnings, and should not be viewed as limited as such. This system is not purely for avoiding triggers; when used correctly it aids viewers in finding only the work they are interested in without having to play spoiler roulette.

### *If you are someone who frequently finds yourself at odds with people who dislike the nature of the content you post, it would behoove you to use the CW system liberally and accurately so they will know prior to looking that it’s something they don’t want to see.*

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The following list is examples to give users a starting point, and in no way intended to be comprehensive:
* Anal penetration
* Vaginal penetration
* Nonhuman genitals / animalistic genitals
* Solo masc / solo fem
* Masturbation
* Sex machine
* Bondage / restraints
* Knife play
* Blood play
* Teratophilia / monster fucking
* Sadism / masochism
* BDSM
* Furry nsfw
* Orgy
* Medical play
* Watersports / urination
* Scat / feces
* Farting / flatulence
* Pinup
* Erection
* Squirting
* Ejaculation / orgasm
* Lingerie

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_If your work falls under both NSFW and gore, BOTH filters MUST BE ENABLED and your Content Warnings MUST cover both aspects._