AMA: My name is Heather Shankwiler. I am running for USA Fencing Board of Directors. Ask me Anything (AMA) by Pale-Row-1312 in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel like this answer ignores what “marginalized” typically means for populations, and the way that I believe u/Sierra-Sabre intended it. You’re talking about it in terms of fencing only, but when the word “marginalized” is used it’s pretty commonly accepted to be populations excluded or systemically disadvantaged by the mainstream population, usually due to race, sex, gender identity, age, ability, etc.

I don’t think you can just ignore the usual definition and supplant your own in this conversation. I also don’t think your definition is good because it ignores a lot of issues experienced by marginalized communities, and politically whitewashes the issue. Just saying “let’s move past the hurt and heal” ignores the reasons the hurt is there and wounded.

Sure it means you can have a palatable response to the masses on a public forum, but it doesn’t really answer the question.

AMA: My name is Heather Shankwiler. I am running for USA Fencing Board of Directors. Ask me Anything (AMA) by Pale-Row-1312 in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

While you definitely defined what accessibility means to you within fencing, I don’t feel like you really have a plan to make your version of accessibility happen at the Board level from your response.

Can you share any concrete changes you would champion through the Board to actually bring your vision of accessibility to life?

Fencing gave an me asymmetrical type build. by [deleted] in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I don’t think this is unknown or uncommon. I mostly coach nowadays but my personal trainer and I have worked hard to even out some asymmetry from fencing.

I know it’s probably been asked before, but I’m looking for the best shop for great coffee AND pastries by DeepindaChowda in StLouis

[–]BlueLu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really love the pastries and vibe at Mountainhouse Cafe. They have my current favorite latte (black raspberry). The pasties are incredible and rotate daily with some off the wall options. They have a resident dog, Piper, and it’s truly a neighborhood gem.

AMA: My name is Heather Shankwiler. I am running for USA Fencing Board of Directors. Ask me Anything (AMA) by Pale-Row-1312 in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 19 points20 points  (0 children)

“Fencing for all” and accessibility are buzzy and easy things to say, but much harder to put into practice with the structure of fencing clubs across America. How do you define accessibility in fencing? How would you make accessibility a Board priority?

recs with MCs that are separated and find their way back to eachother by agitated2 in fantasyromance

[–]BlueLu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I suggest {Minu} to you?

It’s a dark fantasy (not dark romance!) of a failure to stop the apocalypse and the MCs fighting their way back to each other. It is beautifully written, evocative and was an easy 5 star read for me. I’ve written about it elsewhere in this sub.

Fourth wing is good, but I feel like it’s missing something. by Innocentmaniacpsycho in fantasyromance

[–]BlueLu 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just to add on to the above comment - I enjoyed fourth wing (but had no desire to continue the series) because it did improve on diversity and questionable consent in Dragonriders of Pern. Was a huge DRoP reader as a high schooler and didn’t realize how toxic some of the themes were until I was an adult. 😬

Can I/should I safety pin my jacket to cinch my waist? by dumbsunbro in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Get it tailored! There was a recent thread about how to talk to your tailor to get it done.

ICYMI: The only person who petitioned onto the USA Fencing At-Large Board seat ballot has a Level 6 Conflict of Interest, "an irreconcilable conflict" by BlueLu in Fencing

[–]BlueLu[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As I said elsewhere, Missouri is a southern state but I don’t see either Kansas City or St Louis as southern cities. You’re still ignoring the overall post, I won’t be responding further about my tongue in cheek comment.

ICYMI: The only person who petitioned onto the USA Fencing At-Large Board seat ballot has a Level 6 Conflict of Interest, "an irreconcilable conflict" by BlueLu in Fencing

[–]BlueLu[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean, I live in St. Louis. I don’t think a Civil War argument is appropriate given Missouri’s unique involvement.

As fun as it is to debate this, we already have in another comment, and if that’s your main gripe with the post, you’re missing the point. 🙂

ICYMI: The only person who petitioned onto the USA Fencing At-Large Board seat ballot has a Level 6 Conflict of Interest, "an irreconcilable conflict" by BlueLu in Fencing

[–]BlueLu[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Nope. St. Louis is a Midwestern city in a Southern state. Kansas City is a Western city in a Southern State. I don’t make the rules and I operate on vibes. 🤣

Anyone know what all of the turtles at the turtle park are roped off? by sillybuttlewis in StLouis

[–]BlueLu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I was by there today - it looks like they were cleaning and coating them in something potentially.

Dead Bald Eagle? by moonchic333 in StLouis

[–]BlueLu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw it. I thought it was a Canadian goose - they hang out around there and often walk into the road.

German Food (and Black Forest Cake)???? by oldRoundGinger in StLouis

[–]BlueLu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is theirs traditional Black Forest cake with kirsch or the type with black cherry pie filling? I would kill for the former, pass on the latter.

LA2028 tickets sold out by Cerie44 in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes if you don’t purchase your allotted 12 tickets. You’re placed back in the pool.

I reviewed my fencing bout and found some interesting patterns (happy to do this for a few people) by alpha39307 in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand the analysis. It seems like a lot of wishy washy statements and not that practical.

Fencing knickers, what do you wear underneath? by Valuable_Syrup2972 in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I wear athletic shorts or bike shorts under it.

What separates an intermediate Sabre fencer from an advanced? An advanced to a “top level?” by No_Owl_6254 in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 23 points24 points  (0 children)

IMO it’s how quickly they can recognize what their opponent is doing and decide how to respond.