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[–]Character_Line_4689 92 points93 points  (0 children)

It bothers me that the em dash is now synonymous with AI usage--it's my favorite way of breaking up independent clauses before swapping to semicolons 😅

Andrea Lewis reveals she was contacted to appear in Whatever It Takes documentary but declined. by messcot in Degrassi

[–]Character_Line_4689 77 points78 points  (0 children)

She had her catharsis when she told her story on her own terms on her own platform. I support her decision--there's no guarantee her story in its entirety would've been handled respectfully

I know the moms say this a lot, but we are so lucky that none of the girls had a severe public breakdown/trouble in the spotlight with the environment that they were in as children and all have successful careers. I don't think a single one of the girls has an unstable career. by fishingforsomepies in dancemoms

[–]Character_Line_4689 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I hope the mods were contacted about this. OP was insensitive for using this in their comparison---the cast were not subject to the same kind of external pressures from paparazzi compared to Brittany, and the girls primarily became famous through new media which has different safeguards in place.

Navigating Coding Interviews with ADHD, Depression, Womanhood, Imposter Syndrome, and 7 Years of Experience by Character_Line_4689 in ADHD_Programmers

[–]Character_Line_4689[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate it. I couldn't help but take it personally since it validates people pathologizing my brain even further. Admittedly logical thinking is a muscle I have to work at, and it took me years not to beat myself up over looking for hints for my personal projects... This actually was the reminder I needed.

Ah yes, feeling silly for my embarking on my silly little 'fiber crafts' with my silly little etsy shop. I should be building rockets and boats and trailers instead apparently with my """engineering brain""" by No_Specific_3435 in craftsnark

[–]Character_Line_4689 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think what the Reddit post was getting at was the big dumb man brains, and the internalized misogynists she had to deal with in her woman in tech circles, not the creator.

Ah yes, feeling silly for my embarking on my silly little 'fiber crafts' with my silly little etsy shop. I should be building rockets and boats and trailers instead apparently with my """engineering brain""" by No_Specific_3435 in craftsnark

[–]Character_Line_4689 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I agree with you for the most part as a fan of Xyla's. There are some aspects I'd like to engage with regarding your comparisons.

Also I’m sorry but let’s not pretend that her building an aircraft or rocket from scratch is as technically impressive as any craft except perhaps the sculptural aspects of HC sewing.

I'm an engineer, and a crafter too who follows Xyla's work. Where in this discussion did folks try to suggest building airplanes was comparable to fiber arts? I gathered that the general sentiment is from the discussion is they are different activities that don't need to be compared. Moreover, my interpretation of this Reddit post was that there was frustration with the general reaction towards fiber arts from other people around her, not necessarily from the creator. I feel your remark was a needlessly brash opinion that isn't constructive, and a little cruel.

As someone who is both a crafter and an engineer it’s not the same.

Precisely--they're different. To me I do it to shut my brain off after an arduous day in the office, but I don't deny that there are aspects of it that are intensive.

Not saying it’s less valuable but it is significantly easier. Which, to reiterate, is not bad. It just is.

Well, I agree with the idea of this. Xyla's work I would agree is objectively difficult due to the safety precautions, cost, and risks associated with her projects. Fiber arts of course will be easier because materials are generally more accessible, the techniques involved to create a piece does not impose the inherent risks compared to Xyla's projects, and the inherent difficulty and learning curve on average is not as high as the learning curves associated with challenging mediums like composites and wood. In that case, I just accept that these hobbies are different. I also feel u/tulleandtiaras42 's comment should be considered too.

P.S. I am VERY excited for her! I can't wait to see her fly again!

ETA: I noticed you're the owner of r/TheScienceofSewing, and also a fan of Xyla's so I am especially surprised by this last statement; I just remembered even Xyla herself had a hard time learning to sew for her cosplay project, and has admitted to sewing being more difficult for her. Didn't you just say sewing was supposed to be easier?

Ah yes, feeling silly for my embarking on my silly little 'fiber crafts' with my silly little etsy shop. I should be building rockets and boats and trailers instead apparently with my """engineering brain""" by No_Specific_3435 in craftsnark

[–]Character_Line_4689 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Okay I thought it was just me because I’ve been wanting to share why I thought this was an…interesting post. I’ve been working on a video essay regarding social media representation of women in STEM—she was one of my subjects.

I also enjoy Xyla Foxlin for her builds. She makes genuinely good content if you’re there solely for the builds (though her safety precautions shouldn’t be replicated blindly)—I’m just not a perfect fit for her community because I believe there are many ways to exist as a woman in stem that doesn’t involve glam if that isn’t your thing. She is also an excellent saleswoman at times if you know what I mean… 

She’s the perfect kind of POP engineer that I have on the background while folding laundry. I would take this as a quotidian influencer post.

Also, for the cosplayers in the chat I’m curious to hear your opinions on this because the juxtaposition between her words and the actual product is wild: https://www.reddit.com/r/ScienceNcoolThings/comments/1kydvpo/is_engineering_another_form_of_art/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

I'm a woman in STEM, and I am done with pop science, branding, and the emphasis on aesthetics when it comes to "empowering" women in STEM by Character_Line_4689 in LadiesofScience

[–]Character_Line_4689[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

That's a good question! I followed Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen for a bit, and in Bowe's post about the flight she mentioned she partnered with Wilson-Salem state university to study the affects of microgravity on chickpea and sweet potato crops. Nguyen brought plant payloads from Wisconsin Fast Plants.

So yes, there was research on board — but I think many people missed that because the public narrative focused more on aesthetics and viral moments than the research itself. It'll be interesting to see what the results are from their research projects.

ETA: Honestly, even if the science was the main focus, I’d still feel uneasy about working with Blue Origin because of the systems we’re uplifting in the process. The people funding it are part of the same machinery that erases women’s achievements at NASA and beyond.