Taylor Swift has asked her fans to show kindness and gentleness to anyone they think she might have written a song about, ahead of the release of her re-recording of her third studio album. She has been vocal about her re-recording of her old albums, which she has done to regain control of her music, and has asked her fans to extend the same kindness and gentleness to their internet activities for her album release. She has previously said that she plans to re-record her entire back catalogue.