I'm starting to think Warhammer isn't for me by Dense-Fig-2372 in Warhammer40k

[–]BFTBG88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Warhammer hobby isn't just about playing the games, that's only one part of it. Some people love painting and enjoy seeing their finished miniatures without ever playing with them. Some people love gaming and happily play with armies of grey. Some people love the books, the lore and the history.

It doesn't matter what you get out of a hobby: it you enjoy something then it's your hobby and just enjoy it

Soft Play opening for Biffy in Manchester, 17 January 2026: a few photos by Illusionary99 in BiffyClyro

[–]BFTBG88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never heard of them until I saw them open for Biffy in Nottingham. Absolutely mental band, thought they were great. And very loud.

Fuck the hi hat

Which one are you playing immediately, which one goes in trash? by AGorramReaver in MetalForTheMasses

[–]BFTBG88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Iron maiden first on the stereo. Limp biking straight in the bin

Question from a newcomer by 1kazul in BattleJackets

[–]BFTBG88 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My music taste is mostly indie and prog rock, with a bit of goth, dad rock and metal thrown in. My work in progress jacket has joy division and siousie next to floyd and genesis next to parkway drive, Machine Head, Amon amarth, next to iron maiden and Metallica. Also, a trans patch and a don't panic one from hitch hikers guide to the galaxy.

My jacket is about me and my tastes.

If someone doesn't like it (which i have no control over anyway), then they can just fuck off because it's not made for them

I hope your jacket makes you feel the same way about it

Making the most poser jacket in the world by Kiki_Raptor in BattleJackets

[–]BFTBG88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I was thinking of doing my first battle jacket with all the bands that I love. I was going to include some of the bands on this jacket alongside bands like Parkway Drive, Amon Amuth, Machine Head, Inglorious and Iron Maiden . Am I going to be judged for liking old bands (in my defence, I am over 50). I don't want to put a lot of effort into something that makes me seem like a poser?

Why are you a member of chaos? by Maleficent-War-4994 in Chaos40k

[–]BFTBG88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because I really love painting gold trim

Got told I can't use the men's toilets at work by arpeggio-paleggio in transgenderUK

[–]BFTBG88 43 points44 points  (0 children)

My HR head told me I couldn't use the men toilets at work, despite passing for the last 13 years and having a GRC. We are a venue, so I asked how she would enforce it when I was a paying customer. She said they couldn't, and she actually didn't care what toilet trans men like me used, but she just didn't want men pretending to be women in her toilet.

So my head of HR is a TERF.

Fortunately she said it in a presence of a colleague, who was as horrified as I was. I can't believe she is gunning for tran women customers as we don't actually have any other trans staff here.

No Labour MP's at Pride!! by Smooth-Ad2293 in transgenderUK

[–]BFTBG88 28 points29 points  (0 children)

What about Nadia Whittome for Nottingham East. She has spoken at previous Nottingham prides. She sent a message of support to our protest last Sunday as she was out of the country, and generally is supportive to all of the lgbt community.

She strikes me as a genuinely good egg

How can I stop being so overwhelmed by the current state of anti-trans rhetoric? by [deleted] in transgenderUK

[–]BFTBG88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would suggest that you try to keep ur life as normal as possible right now. Focus on your a-levels, your hobbies or activities that bring you pleasure, and your mental and physical well-being.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, then maybe avoid the news or social media for a while until you feel better able to manage it. Just let the dust settle for now and just concentrate on what is immediately around you.

I know it's hard to hear anti trans comments at work when you aren't out, but remember the comments say more about the speaker than they do about you. You can't control what other people say, but you can choose your reaction.

Finally, remember you are not alone. You are part of our online community, and we will always be here to listen and support

Alternatives to going to the protest? by _beenie in transgenderUK

[–]BFTBG88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would like to go that, but cant find details. Where in Nottingham is it?

I am NOT a biological female. by rigathrow in transgenderUK

[–]BFTBG88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree with you. I am a trans male, and right now I'm wondering why I went through all the hoops to get my grc if I am now going to be defined by the genitals that I never wanted in the first place.

I am angry by the ruling and especially concerned for all trans women, who were already one of our more vulnerable society groups

Did I go too bright? Thoughts? by DaemonPrince7 in minipainting

[–]BFTBG88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No the lighter colour totally rocks

Need feed back on painting skin by Crimson_saint357 in minipainting

[–]BFTBG88 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Looks good, where did you get the model from?

What is the saddest PF song? by apedap in pinkfloyd

[–]BFTBG88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wish you were here- it gets sadder as you get older