MetaFic

Warnings are intended to inform readers of certain plot elements prior to their reading of the story. This allows a reader to avoid a story if s/he does not want to read the content in question. Here are some brief descriptions for each warning:

• Abuse: The story contains mental, physical, and/or sexual abuse. If you’re not sure your story needs this warning, you should probably add it.
• Alcohol/Drug Abuse: Characters in the story drink alcohol in a consistent and/or negative manner, and/or they use drugs in any way.
• Disturbing Imagery: Descriptions are strongly unpleasant, disgusting, gory, or aversive in other ways. This applies to any sort of scene, not just violent sequences.
• Extreme Language: Characters use language that is not appropriate around children. If you’re not sure, use the warning.
• Rape: A character involved in the story is raped. You may mention rape, but if it happens to someone you’re writing about, even peripherally, you should use the warning.
• Sexual Description: Sexual situations in the story are described in detail rather than simply referred to. Explicitly graphic content (aka porn of any type or degree) is forbidden on Metafic.