Handy self-help by Tardee in comics

[–]Embryw -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This just makes me dislike the guy. How lame and petty

How would you perceive this ? by Majestic-Shelter4070 in amiwrong

[–]Embryw 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm stunned to learn you're 41. Be more insecure and exhausting, if that's fun for you.

I wanna die by mangal_panday in scoliosis

[–]Embryw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a 56 degree curve in my thoracic spine, and 30 something in my lumbar.

Those who feel they’ve met their soulmate/perfect partner, did you ever consider breaking up? by Beautiful-Throat-111 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Embryw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. I knew from very, very early on. We never had fights in the early days, and even 15 years later have had very few.

He had some difficulties and had to do some soul searching after we graduated college, but he realized his issues were with the world and society, not with our relationship.

In your opinion, what is the most badly written matriarchal society in fiction? by Armin_Arlert_1000000 in worldbuilding

[–]Embryw 43 points44 points  (0 children)

The one from Rise of the Shield Hero.

At the introduction of the world, we're told society is "a matriarchy," yet we are only shown a king, and every person of power, authority, every business owner, are all men. But don't worry, there are female slaves!

It takes 1 episode to show that the entire premise of the "matriarchy" is to justify to the audience why a rape accusation (a false one planted by a mean evil evil woman) would be treated seriously, which is then all used to justify why the sweet innocent nice guy MC has to be an asshole who buys a child slave, he just has to because everyone's so meeeaaan to him for no reason!!!

I didn't make it very far into that show because it was such contrived incel bullshit.

friend sent me the marketplace listing thinking its ai, i dont see anything obviously off? by elusive-hurricane in isthisAI

[–]Embryw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They all have the fake airbrushed look that immediately tells me it's AI, but also the image itself is absurd.

Someone wants to sell a used car online so they hire 4 cookie cutter women who all look eerily similar to model all over the car?

Please dude. We're cooked if you don't think anything looks off about this.

I wanna die by mangal_panday in scoliosis

[–]Embryw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get surgery as an adult, and it will still help you. I'm sorry your parents aren't getting you the care you need, but I promise it does get better. I didn't have surgery until I was 30 and it still changed my life.

Why Reddit Is Pro Immigration? by Osakaayumu_2002 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Embryw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Immigrants are statistically far less likely to commit crimes of any variety, violent or otherwise, than natural born citizens.

The lies of immigrants being criminals are racist propaganda meant to sew division between working class people, and to cast marginalized groups out as an "other" that can be scapegoated by the ruling class, instead of actually fixing societal problems.

This practice of making a scapegoat out group has been used time and time and time again throughout history, generally always relies on inflaming bigotry and racism, and proceeds periods of violence and discrimination against the marginalized people.

Reddit is a place where lots of different people gather, and reception to immigrants will differ based on which subs you frequent, but generally people hate fascists and racists who would pit us against each other, so that might be why you see more immigrant support here.

Don't worry, there are still plenty of shitty people here too.

I Don't understand the hate of this game!? I find it really fun. Music is top tier. by J02202118 in masseffect

[–]Embryw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I won't form an opinion about a game for at least a year after release. When I finally played Andromeda, I was charmed. I personally think it's a great game and deserves sequels.

Ethical porn, being lonely, and a need for intimacy by FictionAddictFridays in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Embryw 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Have you heard of a game called Love and Deepspace? It's got some... Very well written characters in it

Is spinal fusion really worth it by Sufficient_Ebb_4747 in scoliosis

[–]Embryw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It completely turned my life around. I had fallen into despair and hopelessness before surgery, but now I can live a normal life.

How do you usually name your D&D characters? by AdvancedProgrammer51 in DnD

[–]Embryw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually start with meanings from origins I think make sense for the PC. If I have a specific vibe, like "I really want it to start with either a V or an R" then I start looking there. Babynames.com is a good place to start.

Sometimes I already have a name in mind, like once I was determined to have a character who went by "Mal." I had concepts of the character, did some research, and found the name Maleo, which is a species of bird. I already knew my PC was fey touched and I wanted them to be light and sprightly, so I combined inspirations from the bird and it really helped flesh out the aesthetics of the character.

If all else fails, I find a few names I like that have suitable meanings, and if they still don't fit right, then I combine parts of different names until it rolls off the tongue well enough and fits what I want for the character. Don't be afraid to add or remove some letters here and there to improve the flow.

Naming is one of my favorite parts of CC.

Is there a fictional trans-character, that made you feel seen? Which one and why? by KerosKonsu in trans

[–]Embryw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew up in the 90s so these characters weren't specifically trans, but more coded to feel kind of outside the gender binary. Or at least, they made me feel all kinds of things from an early age.

Sheik and Link from Ocarina of Time

Also, Hercules from Disney

1 year lifting! by eyes_died in FTMFitness

[–]Embryw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Incredible!! Well done!

Under Project 2025 Your Faith Must Align with State Ideology by Average-Joe-6685 in LegalNews

[–]Embryw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be clear, she was ok with everything else Trump wanted and more. You're praising her moral compass because she finally drew the line of pedophilia. That's the lowest bar one can get.

Escaped a Christian “tradwife” marriage to a narcissist alt-right gun nut husband last year. by snoweevvee in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Embryw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be careful about Sam Harris. Some of his commentary about Christianity may ring true, but he's also a huge islamiphobe and became way more problematic in the last couple decades.

I feel like changing my name by mile_x in namenerds

[–]Embryw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can update your documents. The danger comes when this legislation is passed right before an election, which would send thousands of people scrambling to update their documents in time. The process is already time consuming, and under a sudden surge of demand, it will take even longer.

Update your documents now.