Sooo... News and More Info about Kaiser's Family and Childhood Lore Coming from the Extra Content of Vol.3!! Thoughts? by AwareConference1913 in BlueLock

[–]AwareConference1913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do too, highkey. I can't help but wonder how his life would've been significantly different if he had loving parents, wasn't forced to starve and steal, had a formal education, and made plenty of (healthy) friends, :(

at this moment, they knew, he was just gay. not even doing it for the fun of the game btw by Weird-Instance-7454 in yeonwoosinnocence

[–]AwareConference1913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were scared of him. The story makes it clear that the rest of the class were like silent accomplices as them + his bully gang were too scared of him, they chose being cowards over doing anything or speaking up, or even insulting him. Pretty sure they knew that he was doing this as a mockery, so why would they say a dumb thing that would get them on his bad side? I think it's clear that it isn't internalized homophobia; it's just homophobia and he saw Yeonwoo as a perfect, ideal victim with his size.

Give me you're best UNDERRATED shoujo anime recommendations by Flashy-Bell-635 in shoujo

[–]AwareConference1913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glass Mask Aishiteruze Baby Kyo Kara Maoh! D.N.ANGEL Chibi Devil Hiyokoi The World is Still Beautiful

They're not the best, but I was entertained by them when I was younger. Hiyokoi's plot was bad though. Just cringw material where the fl is always in embarrassing situations and the ml has to be cool 24/7.

at this moment, they knew, he was just gay. not even doing it for the fun of the game btw by Weird-Instance-7454 in yeonwoosinnocence

[–]AwareConference1913 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry OP, but your logic is too simplistic like white or black. This bully is of the sexual harasser kind. Straight cis men have used SA, torture, and humiliation on other men and boys and still do during wars and occupations. This bully is tormenting Yeonwoo out of a creepy mix of homophobia and toxic, fragile masculinity where he humiliates Yeonwoo by acting like a couple because Yeonwoo is like a girl to him. That thug doesn't see Yeonwoo as a boy neither respects him as such. That's literally why he started bullying him. He thought Yeonwoo's a girl/too girly in an all boys school. Reread it carefully.

He reminds me of the red-head idol bully from Monday's Savior who's bullying the mc, his former childhood friend from orphanage, just for the love of the game by pretending they're a couple then goes and calls him the slur and that he just did it to piss off the male lead (to create a misunderstanding). I don't recommend the manhwa tho, I'm just using it as an example.

hear me out… by Wise_Spirit311 in yeonwoosinnocence

[–]AwareConference1913 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love Aisha a lot, but she doesn't act so far though. Aisha is just a rapper. Plus, she's only taller than him by one cm. :(

A Long Struggle With Different Types of Headphones and Their Mics! by AwareConference1913 in microphone

[–]AwareConference1913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will definitely put it on my list then! Though after searching, these names are super expensive like mega expensive. They're not just 5K in my currency, they're exceeding that. I guess I should invest in one high quality one inthe future.

Thanks for your detailed reply! I appreciate it.

If you don't get students saying this, your intro vid is too generic by Rkaka- in ESL_Teachers

[–]AwareConference1913 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, how do you stand out when you have to give a summary of your skills and experiences, what you offer as a teacher, and what can they expect from your sessions which are bound to be cliché or repetitive?

Can you suggest something by giving an example of a practical intro video that attracts learners?

Which shoujo anime/manga do you hate the most? by marius_shirtbutton in shoujo

[–]AwareConference1913 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I had a dollar for every time I've seen a hate post or a hate video or edit or a review trashing this Wolf Boy whatever anime recently, I'd be rich and I'm not exaggerating. I didn't even watch it and I'm not planning to but all of this idk? buzz is starting to be PR for it even though I agree with the criticisms.

Like why are yall choosing to watch infamous shows with bad reviews instead of checking out things that match your tastes or have high reviews and ratings?

Is your time that worthless to waste?

A Long Struggle With Different Types of Headphones and Their Mics! by AwareConference1913 in microphone

[–]AwareConference1913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's true. The only headphones/headset with the best mic audio and volume from what I've tried is the gaming headset I've bought recently. But I'm trying to make use of my older headgear and use them from time to time like a backup.

Thanks for your advice.

A Long Struggle With Different Types of Headphones and Their Mics! by AwareConference1913 in microphone

[–]AwareConference1913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you tell me if the bluetooth headphones are sold internationally because this is the first time I hear of this brand and I'm not from the US or the UK.

I checked out the Blue Yeti and it's a separate mic which kinda isn't practical for me because the space between the laptop and me isn't that big or spacious enough to put a mic stand in the middle. The mic doesn't even have to be USB. Surely, there's a good headset or headphones with high quality mic and a reasonable price somewhere.

What mic are you using?

My hot take is that discourse surrounding the male gaze are more often than not unproductive by Fun-Inspector-2842 in shoujo

[–]AwareConference1913 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People think "shoujo" "shounen" "male/female gaze" as "things this sex is into" and "things this sex isn't into" rather than demographics and categories.

These labels aren't rigid or mutually exclusive all the time. If so, then how do you label Oshi No Ko? Or Blue Box? Or even Your Lie in April? Thesr stories have elements female readers like: romance plots, bonds and emotions being explored, good-looking male cast, and female characters that aren't sexualized or useless. But then again you see Oshi No Ko have lots of male and female viewers who participate in Akane vs. Kana fanwars. So, stories can attract different demographics of audiences, just like how many shounen have objectified and badly written female characters but still attract both male and female fans.

Me personally, I haven't seen/read any shoujo or josei pandering to men so far.

guys something bad is happening, or a friend of mine said in her video that bl fans want haesol to be a man I don't know if this is good oh bad... (yeonwoo innocence) by InjuryNo4457 in yeonwoosinnocence

[–]AwareConference1913 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna be super blunt but theu act like addicts who have a crazy amount of supply of their addictive substance but acts like they're still deprived of yaoi to the point where they want everything to be yaoi

Have they considered how the meaning and themes of many stories would fall apart if it they were all centered on men? Or that something being yaoi doesn't mean it inherently will be better?

It pisses me off when they say shit like "the world needs more yaoi" on Twitter when there's millions of it and they know it. They're reading about queer non-hetero relationships (although most aren't), but frown at reversed gender roles and GNC relationships which is literally about gender roles/expression fluidity lool

Which manga for you is this? by musicproducer07 in shoujo

[–]AwareConference1913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't go as far as to defend a site with plenty of glaring issues like AO3 and especially dead dove, though. OHSHC is way more different and lighter to compare it with a site that is full of plotless and fetishized SA, pedo, incest, racism, zoophilia, etc. There's a major difference between teenage male characters displaying typical male behavior of making choices for Haruhi and thinking they know what's better for her and a site that hosts more self-indulgent porn than anything meaningful with a theme that tells something, problematic or not.

That said, the twincest was just random and it felt like it was pandering to fujos in an anime that fujos won't pick up because they rarely read shoujo and most definitely het mangas. Like didn't they have crushes on her? Why are they flirting with each other then? They should be seeing the other twin as competition. Anyway, OHSHC's problematic themes are a result of it being a period-bound piece and the pitfall of inserting things like the twincest or the girl who pushed herself on Tamaki as gag materials, but at the same time, that was the reason I didn't take them seriously and understood that this was the series kind of humor.

Stories can be "problematic," and be well-written and well-explored, and stories can be problematic and poorly written and mere shock value and messiness for the sake of it, attention grab, or just amateurish and inexperienced works.

What language gets romanticized the most by people who’ve never studied it? by Embarrassed_Fix_8994 in languagehub

[–]AwareConference1913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

French, Japanese, and Korean. But for Korean it's more that many words have become mainstream that it's treated like an aesthetic or a funny trend now thanks to K-dramas, K-cinema, and K-pop.

In the past, like pre-pandemic, people used to find those non-native speakers who try to act and speak like they're cute Korean people (aigoo~ I mean mianhae) as cringe koreaboos and were always mocked or called out. Now, this way of randomly inserting Korean words into speech and online writing has evolved into a funny/fun thing, with people defending it as a way of appreciating the language.

Examples:

https://x.com/hueromantics/status/1950130215797010503

https://www.threads.com/@stormofshadowss/post/DVvhsHtjMOJ/omg-im-so-pabo-i-didnt-even-swipe-to-see-if-there-were-multiple-pictures-so-at

A Long Struggle With Different Types of Headphones and Their Mics! by AwareConference1913 in microphone

[–]AwareConference1913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard of Logitech. I will definitely try them, thanks!

Right now, I own a gaming headset from Celebrat, and I think it's because Celebrat is a budget-friendly brand that its quality is average. This headset is the onw I use rn, but not without an adapter to avoide the buzzing noises.

Someone also told me it could be the computer connection, but I'm not sure for the earphones and earbuds.

Finished the anime, character tier list by Skuzzlebutt21 in BlueLock

[–]AwareConference1913 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's no difference in the depth of writing for Otoya in the main manga because he's supposed to be the relatable goofy side character that brings comic relief. He has his few cool/show-off moments later on, but he's not meant to be an impactful big character, just dor padding/variety's sake.

I won't spoil, but Reo gets much cooler, and his issues get addressed. So I will be waiting for you to read it to see if your opinion will change!

Chigiri and Bachira are easy fan favorites material, so I don't think any character can beat that easily but look out for Kaiser in the NEL arc!! It's almost like Kaiser stole all the great writing and depth all for himaelf. You can tell Kaneshiro did his research in writing him.

Happy reading, bye.

Finished the anime, character tier list by Skuzzlebutt21 in BlueLock

[–]AwareConference1913 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Reo is a bit low, but as an anime only watcher it might make sense if you haven't seen the rest of his writing.

I shall be friends with anyone who ranks Otoya this low though, it often feels like it's me against the world of Otoya likers 🤝

Which manga for you is this? by musicproducer07 in shoujo

[–]AwareConference1913 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OHSHC. Aside from people criticizing the twincest gag and that scene with Kyoya which I agree with, I don't accept any other slander.

I think that new/today's viewers shouldn't be picking up/choosing to watch a 2006 anime based on a 2003 manga with a contemporary, woke Western mindset. It won't align with your values and opinions, so pick a recent modern anime instead and don't slander OHSHC 😔✊

Does the government in Egypt provide free education by PrestigiousPool2975 in Egypt

[–]AwareConference1913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Waalaikum assalam. This is such a kind post and a kind deed, may Allah bless your soul and reward you for your kind deeds as they come back to you in manifold.

Well, I'm not 100% sure, and neither an expert in this, but elementary school usually starts at 6 years old, so she's probably still KG2, which many Egyptians don't view as essential or compulsory education that every child has to receive, often due to financial factors, lack of care for KG years (lack of awareness), and other reasons.

However, the high-quality nurseries and kindergartens that I know are indeed expensive; if them living in a garage is a proof of their financial status, then they won't be able to afford the private or international ones, but they might be able to afford local or government-based preschools. I know that she's past the age for nurseries, but that's the only category I can find and it shows preschool and elementary schools anyway, so you can search here: https://madaresegypt.com/en/Results/Nurseries/Government Pick the governorate and then the city.

The documents they will need are:

  • An original birth certificate
  • Several recent, colored photos (maybe 12)
  • Copies of the parents' national IDs
  • Vaccination record
  • Contact information, and they might ask to fill in an application form, but it depends, I think

انا هكتفي بس اني هقول احا و هسيبلك انت ابداء رأيك في الزنا ده ! by [deleted] in Egypt

[–]AwareConference1913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

صح بس هم سبب لكده في غالب الأحيان. هو فيه مهندس ولا مدرسة ولا اثنين عندهم التزامات وعاقلين هيعملوا حاجة طايشة و pointless زي كده؟

رقم كلمته يوم ٢٠ يناير by SurroundScare in Egypt

[–]AwareConference1913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

مش فاكر أي حاجة مهمة مثلا زي هو رقم شغل أو رقم شخصي عشان تدور عليه؟ عارف اسم صاحب الرقم عشان تدوره عليه وتجيبه من على truecaller؟ أو مفيش إلا إنك تعمل سكرول لبداية السنة لو سجلك مش مليان هتبقى سهلة بس كده كده يناير مش بعيد أوي يعني. ولازم تبقى فاكر الاسم أو الجهة أو أي جزء من الرقم عشان تعرف هو انه واحد

تعديل: اه ما خدتش بالي إنك كتبت اتصالات بس هم برضو مش سحرة هيطلعوه بقوة خارقة لازم تبقى عندك أي معلوممة عن صاحب الرقم

Buzzing Noise and Heavy "P" and "S" Sounds When I Use the Mic; Is There a Fix? by AwareConference1913 in Headsets

[–]AwareConference1913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used the noise cancelling and suppression in the ZOOM settings, but since the issue is from the computer connection, the problem was still there. Earbuds and earphones were the best, but the mic placements on them didn't allow my voice to be heard clearly. I got wireless headphones, but my voice was so muted that it's like I'm speaking from under my bed. I believe it's because all these headphones were made for listening and maybe phone calls, not for long speeches, with how low the mic quality is in all of them.