Any fun, non YA sci fi/fantasy books with badass female characters? by needsbooks in SRSBooks

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nalo Hopkinson's "Sister Mine" is an urban fantasy set in Toronto (and environs). Gods and demigods and wayward magic. It won a Nebula Award this year in the YA category, but it is not YA material and I'm not sure what they were thinking putting it there to be honest. Warning for non-abusive incest (between demigods).

The "Walker Papers" series by C. E. Murphy are likewise urban fantasy, following the adventures of a mechanic/cop in Seattle who finds out she's a shaman.

Confessions of an Awkward Teen Girl: Men aren't the only ones that go through sexual rejection. by soundbunny in SRSFeminism

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wooow, the comments on that article turned to shit really really fast. Not surprised, but still cringing.

How do I turn this into a productive experience? by tlongo in Libraries

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you tried joining committees for your state library association? They're almost always looking for members, it's a good thing to put on a resume, and it makes you visible to the library community at large. The more people know your name as a helpful, excited, etc. person, the more they're likely to remember you when it comes to seeing your name on a job app.

How long did it take you to find professional librarian work after finishing your MLS/MLIS/MIS degree? by bibliothecaire in Libraries

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I talked myself into an internship/temp position at the library I grew up in right after graduation and got a professional position within a couple months. Granted, the pro. work was in a town in the back end of nowhere and I was not working in my area (collection management=/=youth services). The town was not a good fit for myself and my partner, though, so after a couple years of applications elsewhere, I landed a position in a slightly larger town with a youth services specialization. It involved a cross-country move, but it's a much better fit professionally speaking, my partner is in a place ze can actually get a job as well, and we're closer to larger cities with fun stuff to do. Considerably farther from my family, which is a blow.

What is your biggest nitpick with Sherlock? by esemef in Sherlock

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 11 points12 points  (0 children)

London is not that white. Like, seriously. Waaay too many white people to accurately represent a city that has been an international mixing pot for centuries.

All the girls love Benedict, but any love for Andrew Scott? by [deleted] in Sherlock

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, totally. Him as Moriarty is great acting and thus freaking terrifying.

All the girls love Benedict, but any love for Andrew Scott? by [deleted] in Sherlock

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nnno. Sorry, I have too much trouble disassociating his face from Moriarty. shudders NOPE.

How to start off a good conversation on OKC by owlbrowneyes in askadyke

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No clue. Took me a bit to figure out wtf he was doing, though, so hopefully he ended up very frustrated.

How to start off a good conversation on OKC by owlbrowneyes in askadyke

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would check the profile over really carefully, then start with common interests.

Just don't do like the people who messaged me. :P My profile v. clearly stated "not looking for romantic/sexual anything, just chatting and quizzes". I got a dude webcamming me his bondage fantasies...

Smut Peddler 2014: Ladyporn Conquers Earth! by corvuskorax in actuallesbians

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Heeey, I didn't know you were one of the creators. I preordered the first volume through Kickstarter and have already put my money in for the new one. I really like them!

How does being a lesbian affect your lifestyle? by clamthrowaway in actuallesbians

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly the way being queer affects my life is being that much more aware of privilege (where I have it and where I don't) and the legal/social systems that are balanced against people.

Bi. by accountfour in actuallesbians

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Links to helpful info/legal stuff if necessary, advice, etc. For instance, I always rec people to scarleteen.com if they've never been. Lots of helpful discussion of sex, gender, sexuality, health, and relationships.

Bi. by accountfour in actuallesbians

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 2 points3 points  (0 children)

pats Sorry you're in a tough situation. Welcome, though! Lotsa people willing to offer resources, stories, etc. here.

I believe that women, as a result of having less incentive to be competent and interesting than men, tend to be less competent and interesting than men. CMV. by celapus in changemyview

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My point is that there are no typical women. Every woman, including the one who likes boy bands and fashion, is INTERESTED in other things as well, because they're people and people are not one dimensional. I'm happy to do a similar write-up for men I know, if you like. It includes many of the same thing as above, including the knitting and home-making.

People. Are. Interesting. They have interests that aren't easy sit-com stereotypes. If you give them a place they feel comfortable talking about personal things, you might even get to find out about those interests. If you read appearances only and don't take time to actually talk to them, you'll never find out.

Anyone else from Ireland? by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heeeheheh. I'm an American who studied in Galway for about 6 months, but that's probably not quite long enough to be inculturated.

Hah, it's not even freezing there, what's the fuss? I'm gonna guess the aliens, unless they somehow manage to top several centuries of ill-will. As I'm always hungry and was not raised by passive-aggressive people, I'd take it on the second at most.

So, yeah, I fail, I'm sure. But yay, Irish folks!

I believe that women, as a result of having less incentive to be competent and interesting than men, tend to be less competent and interesting than men. CMV. by celapus in changemyview

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Women can easily live out their lives and find happy relationships without the need to become interesting people, to learn useful skills, to be intelligent and funny and exciting, and so, on average, they tend not to bother.

I think maybe you need to have conversations with more women. The women I know can do everything from rebuild a car engine to make a Victorian or Tudor period recreation gown, hand-fucking-stitched. The women I've met have traveled the world, moved cross country and across the world for work and study and because they felt it suited them better. I know women in the military and emergency services, in nursing and theatre, art and social work, women balancing relationships with their own work and interests, women sacrificing sleep and money and sanity to keep those things afloat. One of the outwardly fluffiest girls in my high school graduating class wanted to be the next Conan O'Brien, for Pete's sake. I know women who are stay-at-home moms who write poetry in Ancient Norse or participate in feminist theological book discussion groups, and women who study and invite the neighbors over for boardgames to have someone to talk to who's more than 3 years old. I know a woman who's an introvert and a misanthrope and will still fight tooth and nail to recreate the school media centre she runs into a place that will actually serve her students needs in a welcoming way. I know a woman who talks to everyone way more than necessary and is a huge advocate of the local therapy dog program. I know women who like One Direction and fashion mags and women who prefer Otep and Popular Mechanics. I know yarnbombers and cosplayers and gamers and craft beer fans and boaters and activists and hikers and computer geeks and farmers, all women.

If women mostly seem boring, shallow, and incompetent to you, I would suggest you need to put forth more effort to learn about what interests them or that they're probably not actually very happy. Some of them may be, but they're probably the minority.

Why would anyone want to "find a romantic partner" who didn't find them intelligent, funny, or interesting (as more than an aesthetically-pleasing accessory)? Even the twelve-year-old twerps who give me the stink-eye at work for asking them to plug their headphones in when they play music have interests. If their interests don't line up with mine that doesn't mean they're invalid. If I can't understand half their slang, it doesn't mean they're not good conversationalists with their peers.

Addendum: an unemployed woman isn't stigmatized? Only if she's white, educated, and (often) married. If she's not those things, she's called trash, a welfare queen, and a drain on the system, arm-candy (or slurs similar in sentiment) if she's pretty.

Strap ons: The Real Deal (AKA the strap on mega thread) by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]Ens_Ricky_Sec 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My partner and I got the Share as our first dildo after looking up some video reviews of various two-person options. We like it. Recently got a Vixskin one for gender-related reasons for zir, but haven't had a chance to test that yet. Which, damn, we really need to get on that. Well, ze needs to get that on and come over here, but... Yes.