What is Ngā Kaupapa Kore Whakaaetanga (NC)?
Ko ngā kaupapa kore whakaaetanga (NC) e tohu ana ki ngā wāhanga kōrero e whakaatu ana i te mahi ira-tinana, te aroha rānei, kāore he whakaae mārama, rānei e pā ana ki te herekore, te whakahaere, me te kino. Ko te kupu 'NC' e tohu ana ki tēnei ihirangi mō ētahi kaipānui.
Ko ngā kaupapa Kore Whakaaetanga (NC) e kapi ana i ngā whakaaturanga o te patunga ira-tinana, te aroha herekoretia ana, ngā āhuatanga kāore he whakaaetanga, me ngā momo mōrearea kaha e pā ana ki te mana i roto i ngā horopaki aroha, ira-tinana. Mō ngā kaipānui kāore i te mārama ki tēnei, ko te tikanga ko tēnei he wāhanga e whakaatu ana i te tangata ki tētahi atu e mahi ira-tinana ki a tētahi kāore i te whakaae mārama, kāore e āhei ki te whakaae, rānei e pēhia ana e te kaha, ngā mōrea, te waiwai, rānei te whakakatikakā. Ka puta a NC hei wāhanga mārama, hei wāhanga o te kaupapa kua whakaritea, rānei hei wāhanga o te hītori o tētahi tangata. Nā te mea he mea āwangawanga tēnei mō ētahi kaipānui, he mea nui te tohu mārama, ngā whakatupurongo ihirangi, me te whakahaere tika i ērā mea.
Usage example
Ko tētahi pūrongo e whakaatu ana i tētahi hurihanga mua (flashback) i te wā e patua ana te tangata matua, me tohu te NC, ā, me tāpirihia he whakatupurongo mō ngā mea ka pā ki te tīmatanga o te poraka kia mārama ai ki ngā kaipānui ki te haere tonu, ki te kowhiri rānei ki te haere whakamua.
Practical application
Ko te tohu me te whakahaere i ngā take NC he mea nui mō te haumaru o ngā kaipānui, mō te whai ture, me te whakapakari i te whakapono o te hāpori. Mō ngā kaituaki me ngā kaihāurutaki (editors), ko te tikanga tohu i te NC i te tīmatanga, te whakamahi kupu āta, te whakarato whakatupurongo ihirangi, me te whakarato kōwhiringa ‘skip’ rānei ‘fade-to-black’ i roto i ngā momo mō-ipurangi. Mō ngā papa, e whakaatu ana ki ngā kaupapa whakahaere, te herekākī pakeke, te tohu mārama, me ngā taputapu e āhei ai ngā kaipānui ki te tiritiri, ki te karo rānei i ngā ihirangi NC. Mā te whakahaere tika e whakaiti ana i te mamae, e whakanui ana i te manaaki ki ētahi mate, ā, e āwhina ana ki te pupuri i tētahi hāpori whānui, me te pupuri i te rangatiratanga mō ngā kōrero uaua e whakaaro nui ana.
FAQ
What specifically counts as "non-consensual"?
Non-consensual includes any sexual or intimate act without clear, voluntary agreement: assault, rape, coercion, exploitation of someone who is unconscious or intoxicated, sexual manipulation under threat, and situations where consent is impossible (e.g., a minor or legally incapacitated person). Ambiguity should be treated cautiously and likely labeled as NC.
Should every story with NC be banned?
Not necessarily. Mature, thoughtful depictions of NC can exist in stories that explore trauma, consequences, or character recovery. The key is responsible portrayal: clear labeling, content warnings, sensitivity to readers, and platform safeguards (age restrictions, filters, moderation). Content that glamorizes or normalizes sexual violence should be rejected or heavily revised.
How should I warn readers about NC in an interactive story?
Place a clear NC content warning before the story or before the relevant chapter, describe the nature of the trigger briefly (e.g., sexual violence, coercion), and offer options such as skipping the scene, choosing an alternative path, or using a fade-to-black approach. Make warnings visible in metadata and search filters.
Are there resources for writing about NC sensitively?
Yes. Use sensitivity readers, consult survivor-centered guidelines, and reference trauma-informed writing resources. Provide helpline links and content note templates where appropriate, and consider consulting legal or platform-specific policy guidance for age restrictions and moderation requirements.