Mikefule
Justified & Ancient
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Interesting thing about "warnings". A short general warning about a significant risk is safer than a list of minor risks.
If you list 10 minor risks and the 11th is the one that happens, the person who is inclined to sue may have a stronger case. They can argue that the list of risks appeared comprehensive, and that by making it so long, you assumed responsibility for ensuring their safety.
I quite like the ratings systems for films. There are only a few ratings, and they have definitions such as "includes minor peril". That's just enough to allow a responsible parent to"pitch it about right" when choosing a film for their child.
A similar system for books may not be a bad idea. However, who's to say what may trigger one reader or another?
If you list 10 minor risks and the 11th is the one that happens, the person who is inclined to sue may have a stronger case. They can argue that the list of risks appeared comprehensive, and that by making it so long, you assumed responsibility for ensuring their safety.
I quite like the ratings systems for films. There are only a few ratings, and they have definitions such as "includes minor peril". That's just enough to allow a responsible parent to"pitch it about right" when choosing a film for their child.
A similar system for books may not be a bad idea. However, who's to say what may trigger one reader or another?