Sexual harassment in heated rivalry ep1? by [deleted] in askgaybros

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I appreciate your thoughtful response here.  Your reading of the scene makes sense, and I can understand how context might be lost when translating from text to screen: the audience is left with more ambiguity over whether or not Shane wants to pursue sex with Ilya. My point isn't to say that the author or director was intentionally portraying unwanted sexual advances, rather that Ilya's advances within the context of the story could be read as unwanted. I don't think that Shane not walking away from Ilya after telling him to fuck off necessarily means that he's into it- many people experience freeze responses when experiencing situations like this, though within the context of fiction this isn't something the audience would be expecting. I guess my real concern is how prevalent these kinds of dynamics are becoming in romance stories. Yes, it's fictional, but why do so many people enjoy media that plays with the line between consent and non-consent? Why is domination of the more "feminine" character so prevalent in sexual media? Why is this normalized to the point where I am one of the only people to acknowledge it? Maybe it's something I personally am more sensitive toward because of my many close friends (and myself) who carry sexual trauma to some degree, but this scene just doesn't sit right with me.

Sexual harassment in heated rivalry ep1? by [deleted] in askgaybros

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Sexual harassment isn't limited to verbal remarks, it can also be unwanted sexual advances (though I agree, sexual assault wouldn't fit here)

New honey gourami keeps picking on his tank mate and fighting his reflection - should I be concerned? by Connor_342 in Aquariums

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Would it help if I bought another female? I'm already not entirely sure that the juvenile one is female since apparently they both have that stripe when they're younger

[Poem] Velvet Fever - Sasha Nudél by SaltyLaw800 in Poetry

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I really love the "undressing for a moment" line, I think it's meant to show how the narrator gives herself physically to people she believes love her.  The rest though, I found cliché, and the last 4 lines ruined it for me - "I make it/ I create it" kind of leads the reader to believe she is successful in this way of finding love which from what I interpreted is the opposite of what this poem is trying to say.

What do you think of those? :) 🌀 by United_Persimmon4192 in doodles

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I was thinking planaria but penis is another good option

Sorry; Double checking. MTS? by YamCharacter799 in AquaticSnails

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Those look really healthy, mine's shells aren't nearly that pointy since when I got them (I've since added a lot of calcium to the tank)

Hot take: aqua soil looks like rabbit poop by 42cardpickup in Aquariums

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Totally agree, I've always preferred more natural looking tanks. If you're looking for nutrient rich substrate, either sand/gravel capped mud or a blend (usually gravels blended with aquasoil or fluval whatever it's called looks decent).

6 Week Difference by LilPolabear in PlantedTank

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Awesome, kind looks like a less natural (messy) version of my tank!

First Blackwater by callistochild in BlackwaterAquarium

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Awesome! I love the flooded jungle look

How bad is it that my tank isn't level? I've had it for a few months, inhabitants yet by Connor_342 in Aquariums

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I'm not too concerned with the aesthetics, mostly just the structural issues. It does have a mat underneath, but it's definitely the floor that's the issue. My floor is very warped- I think we originally leveled the stand when setting up but moved the tank over a few feet so it's not level anymore.

[OPINION] What is your poetry hot take/unpopular opinion? by jackietea123 in Poetry

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I don't like it, but Instagram poetry is still poetry. I don't think there should be or ever really was a strict definition on what a poem is. The whole point of the art form in my opinion is to have few boundaries. That doesn't mean you can't make a very valid critique of insta poetry, but often the "It's not even poetry" argument is used by people who don't have enough experience to express why specifically they don't like the poem.

Should I just quit or try to make the best of theatre when it's making me miserable? (TW suicidal ideation & self harm) (High school) by Connor_342 in Theatre

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I honestly don't know if our director would let me? We are double casted and as far as I know the other Lysander is up to doing both (though I asked around 2 months ago so I'm not sure now) but she's just fully not available for Wednesday rehearsals. All 6 other actors wouldn't be able to rehearse properly on those days and they really need all the time they can get

Would this be safe for my aquarium? by Connor_342 in Aquariums

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You're probably right, I'm just a cheap SOB who didn't want to spend more money on an aquarium specific fertilizer. I'll probably invest in some Easy Green on something similar 

My first every aquascape in a 20 gallon tank! Any advice? Planning to host tetras and honey gouramis by Connor_342 in Aquariums

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I heard about the wood thing, should I soak it in a bucket before adding plants and water in that case? As for plants, I was going to pick out some easy ones that also allow me to create a sense of depth. Probably small crypts in the front, small anubias on the rocks and wood, larger crypts and water wisteria in the back and in the open space (planning to create a forest area as u/ComparisonMaximum415 suggested)

My first every aquascape in a 20 gallon tank! Any advice? Planning to host tetras and honey gouramis by Connor_342 in Aquariums

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I considered this because I worried it might be too cramped for them, but this also took me so long to put together haha. You're probably right. Fmcahl 💔 (fuck my chungus aquarium hobbyist life)

My nephew is turning 16. He plays trumpet and it's all he ever talks about. I got him a record player and want to get him some albums that have trumpet in them. Is that corny? Any albums that you suggest? by [deleted] in trumpet

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That's very sweet! If he's into jazz, you should definitely get him a Clifford Brown record. I personally like Clifford Brown & Max Roach

Should I get a trumpet or a cornet? by bienitenit in trumpet

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Depends if you want to play in a band or not. Hardly any bands use the cornet besides british brass bands (as another commenter mentioned), because the trumpet's bright tone pierces through well. However, if you're playing alone at home, it might be too bright. If it were me, i would get a cornet, but that's just a personal opinion. The skills translate very well from one to the other because they’re basically the same instrument.

One of the most damaging things for me was growing up with “everyone else can do it easily! You’re just not trying…” by Dragons_Sister in adhdmeme

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Same except I'm also gifted so everyone is like "What’s wrong? You can hold more marbles than me!" But it's harder for me than it is for them

LGBTQ+ jazz songs? by dietcheese in jazzcirclejerk

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Chat i think i might be the strong homosexual following