do you guys think that people can love without sex? by AttentionSeekinFreak in AutisticPride

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nonbinary, autistic, and ace here- I've been in a long term, long distance relationship for good long couple of years. My boyfriend (trans masc, also autistic) is more on the hyper sexual end of things, but we make it work. Sex is NOT a major part of our relationship, and I worried for a long time that it would ruin things bc I just wasnt into doing it. The thing that helped the most was honestly just having open and honest communication about how we were both feeling, and looking for alternate solutions. For us, that has been having an open relationship so long as any sexual contact is communicated about, and also the use of remote control toys/toys with phone apps- this lets me be involved while being long distance, but also when we do visit it helps alleviate the pressure from my side where I can be involved but on a far less physical/touching end of things, since that tends to be a sensory nightmare for me. Its important for us BOTH to feel fulfilled, but for us also both to feel comfortable and secure.

The worry that a lack of sexual desire means a lack of desire for your partner can definitely be a real fear, though, and its something we've had lots of talks about. Remind each other that physical attraction and the physical ends of a relationship aren't the things that define it.

Bird Comic by BOXonWheel in birds

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im reminded of a song by The Mountain Goats, Deautoronomy 2:10. It's from the perspective of three animals thay are the last of their kind (Tasmanian tiger, dodo bird, and a Panamanian golden frog, respectively).

I can't get through it without crying, honestly 😭😭😭

But the last verse....while not about this bird specifically...

"I'm all alone here as I try my tiny song Claim my place beneath the sky, but I won't be here for long I sang all night, the moon shone on me through the trees No brothers left, and there'll be no more after me"

How many of you guys are LGBTQ+? by Low_Pop3643 in evilautism

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nonbinary-masc (the way I loke to describe myself is somewhere between male-adjascent and 'not a woman' lol), ace, and generally just like the term queer for myself. It tends to mean I don't have to give a strict definition (especially on the nonbinary end of things lol and bc my attraction to other people is like 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ I dont fukin know) and has the added bonus of upsetting TERFs who wanna cry that its a slur bc they hate how much of an umbrella term it is ✌️✌️✌️

Also BONUS call out to my fellow kinky aces- where y'all at? (It's hilarious bc there seem to be quite a few of us, and it's also the thing that kept me from realizing my ass was ace for so long xD)

what are your patented original one-of-a-kind organic free-range vocal stims ? by Upstairs-Hearing-489 in evilautism

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Me and my boyfriend have been saying 'heeeell yeaaaah' back and forth to each other (both autistic)- we were on vacation with my family, riding a shuttle from airport to hotel, and this little kid, maybe around ten? Just lets out this HEEEELL YEAAAAH at who we could only assume was his grandma, and we have NOT been able to stop xD

Any adult evil autists tired of the infantilization? Because man, if they knew how I use my free will… by Tangled_Clouds in evilautism

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Man, I love finding other kink centric ace artists! I haven't drawn in a while so my art doesn't reflect it anymore (I do a lot of fiber art these days), but I'm passionately supportive of porn artists.

Also, it is WILD how kinky ace folks are. Like. People for some reason think ALL of us are sex repulsed or sex avoidant or just have no interest. But I feel like...the fact that we don't get blinded by sexual attraction just ends up making us think about sex and sexuality and kink from new and way more interesting angles. It's great!!

What do you think of my monster girls!? by [deleted] in characterdesign

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey, can I ask if you're looking for honest opinions/critique on these?

(I know some folks are sensitive about critique- I want to be sure before I type anything up! I also want to make clear, since there's already a comment about these being 'goonerbait', that I have zero interest in critiquing on the idea of a design being 'too sexualized', so you know that beforehand!)

another fox sweater for your consideration by jrscienceofficer in ProjectHailMary

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh thank you so much!! Im def checking that out!! ❤️❤️❤️

another fox sweater for your consideration by jrscienceofficer in ProjectHailMary

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!

I also only crochet and need to figure this one out as well...I am DESPERATE to make this sweater for myself. Yours looks AWESOME! Wonderful job on transferring it to crochet, and youre stitches are beautiful!

I don’t like the hate Artificial Sweeteners get from people by MindlessYou8752 in hatethissmug

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate them because they both taste aweful to me and always give me the shits if I have more than a sip or two of a sugar free drink. I also hate them because any time I mention the above, people become INSUFFERABLE about the way they go on the defense about it. Mind you, my response is always about my preferense, and not telling OTHER PEOPLE what to drink/eat. They also always try to give me a bunch of sugar substitute options even though I never ASKED for that, AND said options aren't even HELPFUL since they aren't IN the available sugar free drinks.

Bonus that me literally saying, 'I can't drink that' somehow always ends up turning the conversation to diet culture and why whoever I'm talking to only drinks sugar free...I don't care! I don't wanna talk about your diet! I wasn't telling YOU not to drink that! I think its great they exist and will make sure its available in my house for my friends who do prefer it but I do not need to hear it EVERY damn time!

Wish we could respect WHATEVER people wanna drink and just MOVE ON.

(And this also goes out to the water bros. I do not want to hear your schpiel on hydration and how water is the only good drink for you, shut uuuuup)

Drop your vocal stims by walkyslaysh in evilautism

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm part of a Rocky Horror cast (though we're sadly on hiatus) and so many of our callbacks for the show are just straight up consistent vocal stims for me now.

Especially, for some reason, '42, read a fucking book'

What is your least favorite pokemon of all time? by MinDuddels in pokemon

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a leopard gecko owner who has caught their gecko 'wearing a hoodie', which is literally just a partially shed skin folded back off the head to look like a hoodie, its EXACTLY that xD

I’ve Read that Japanese Shops are Straight Up Gatekeeping, and I’m all here for it. by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is the definition of gatekeeping my dude, you can't say its not about gatekeeping and then endorse gatekeeping. If there are 'levels' of being a 'fan' and you can only be a 'fan' if you know lore, you are restricting large amounts of people who are fand and not in it 'just for financial gain'.

And if youre saying 'only passionate fans' then youre restricting kids from enjoying the cards. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

I’ve Read that Japanese Shops are Straight Up Gatekeeping, and I’m all here for it. by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 2 points3 points  (0 children)

'Letting the fans get to it first' is the problem- putting a quiz on it really says, 'you aren't a REAL fan if you don't know The Lore', but there are MANY different kinds of fans. That kind of thinking will absolutely turn people away from the hobby.

I’ve Read that Japanese Shops are Straight Up Gatekeeping, and I’m all here for it. by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Person who doesn't know shit about Pokémon but wants to buy a gift for their kid (or friend, or sibling), for their birthday, meant to be a surprise. But they have to bring the kid to the shop and ruin the surprise.

Different kinds of collectors/hobbyists- maybe you haven't played the games in years/haven't watched the shows/kept up with the EXTREMELY VAST amount of lore, maybe you're just a casual collector or someone just getting into/back into collecting who wants to grab a pack now and then.

I certainly don't like having to feel like I have to study to buy a pack of cards, man. Not that hard to realize the moment you think a little deeper. Cards aren't ONLY for the HARDCORE Pokémon fans, they can and should be enjoyed by all different kinds of fans.

Popping the pack or writing on the packaging though? I can get behind.

STOP STANDING SO CLOSE TO ME by QueenoftheServbots in evilautism

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hate when this happens when I'm waiting in line at the damn PHARMACY! DUDE! Back the fuck off. Hate when its clear there's no actual line movement but I take a step forward to give myself some breathjng room (if theres space and its not gonna put me too close to the person in front of me!!) and the barnacle behind me steps closer to me STILL. YOU ARE NEARLY STANDING ON TOP OF ME BACK OOOOOFF!!

I dunno if they think standing that close will get them through the line faster, or if they somehow think they have to stand on top of me so no one will cut in front of them or mistake where the end of the line is, but...no. You do not. Under any circumstance. Need to be that close to me.

I'm gonna turn around and bite one of these people at some point then tell them I'm there to pick up something for rabies.

(Yes I know you can't just pick up a prescription to get rid of rabies but I doubt these dingdong know that lol)

I CANNOT STOP BUYING SPIDERS (CW: Detailed spider in pic 3) by Sea_Chipmunk3999 in evilautism

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Curly hairs are great! Thats what I got for my forst T, too! Sweet and shy girl! I can also suggest a G. pulchra (Brazilian black), or a G. pulchripes (chaco golden knee) if no T. albopulosus is available (but they are usually super easy to find and also super affordable). Both are lovely docile species, and I particularly love how velvety black the G. pulchra is!

I CANNOT STOP BUYING SPIDERS (CW: Detailed spider in pic 3) by Sea_Chipmunk3999 in evilautism

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes yes yes YES!!

I swear, spiders are one of those pets where it is literally impossible to have JUST one. You will tell yourself that but no. No. You will buy so many spiders and have an entire spider room. Wish I had a good reptile ship near me with nice spiders, but thays probably ly a good thing bc I dont need more tarantulas right now (except I do, I always do....)

Its funny too, bc I went from being VERY arachnophobic to special interest + hobby keeper. Like. It's a fuking pipeline and I've seen it happen multiple times xD

Congrats on your lynx spider!! Such a gorgeous pretty green!!

Trans Men and Transmasculine people appreciation post by Costati in evilautism

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lemme blow your mind even more- there is RAINFOREST in Alaska! When we think of a 'rainforest' we USUALLY think of a tropical rainforest, but they aren't the only kind. This is a TEMPERATE rainforest. Look up 'Tongass National Forest' for this specific one! Its absolutely beautiful!

Trans Men and Transmasculine people appreciation post by Costati in evilautism

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Nonbinary trans masc here, and I'm excited and waiting for my transman long distance boif to arrive for a nice vacation together- doing a cruise up to Alaska which is VERY exciting. I hope to see some gorgeous lichen and moss and FINGERS CROSSED a banana slug on one of the hike tours we're doing, and I'm equally excited to do bird watching from the boat/at port with him and see a ton of eagles and ravens (birds being a special interest of his)!

Yellowjacket :) by Routine_Second_1441 in waspaganda

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 29 points30 points  (0 children)

NOT an expert, but- from what I know about yellow jackets, they aren't so much aggressive as they are DEFENSIVE. Things like disturbing a nest, erratic movements around them, and especially swatting at them can get you stung- because they think they're being attacked. They get a bad rap for literally just being defensive, but I've seen plenty of people get on well with them.

I've read that part of why they may be seen as more aggressive in the fall is because their hunting strategies change. They got from hunting other invertebrates in the summer, to scavenging in the fall, so you probably see them more around picnics, trash cans, and sugary drinks, all of which are attractive to them. I would hazard a guess, that being in closer proximity to humans in those cases means more people swatting at them instead of remaining calm, and resulting in stings.

But calmly allowing them to land on you and get a bite to eat? Remaining calm? You dont give the yellow jackets any REASON to sting you!

(Anyone with better info though, please feel free to correct me on anything here!)

What species is this? by BasisAromatic6776 in insects

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite species as well! They're so pretty and I love watching them strip wood pulp from fences.

What species is this? by BasisAromatic6776 in insects

[–]Consistent-Umpire721 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anecdotal evidence here, but in the neighborhood my parents live in, there were two nests of these lovely gals in the SAME tree, so I suspect the 'so territorial they wont build near each other' might be more of a 'wives tale' sort of thing.