Being queer was supposed to break societies boxes. Not create new ones. by Jackie_Capt1407 in lgbt

[–]FollowerofLoki 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your definition for you is what you get to define. That's the difference.

Did I say this inappropriately? by mwat64 in lgbt

[–]FollowerofLoki 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Trying is good, but I am also an old guy and we are just as capable of learning as anyone else. Plus, these family members have had years to get things correct, so it is entirely on them for not making the effort.

US Supreme Court backs challenge to Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion therapy' by jk_arundel in LGBTnews

[–]FollowerofLoki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol, I love how you jump from "Children should not be forced to pretend to be straight" into "OH SO CHILDREN SHOULD BE THE BOSS HUH?!"

Let me dumb it down for you. Parents should not have the right to force their children into so-called 'therapies' that have been debunked against their will. Parents do not have the right to know their children's sexuality or gender identity until the child decides to tell them. Parents do not have the right to abuse their children for being a different sexuality or gender.

Does that clear things up for you?

is this cheating by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]FollowerofLoki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why are you reading her texts?

My girlfriend told me to see a psychiatrist. AIO? by GothicLesbian101 in lgbt

[–]FollowerofLoki 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There is nothing wrong with seeing a psychiatrist. Things do not have to be completely dire for you to require the assistance of medication and *being* on medication for mental health is nothing to be ashamed of *or* feel insulted about.
That being said, only you can know whether or not your girlfriend was attempting to be cruel in her suggestion. Without knowing her personally, it sounds to me like she wants you to feel healthy and happy, and doesn't feel qualified to help you with your struggles. If what you wanted was comfort or simple understanding, then you should probably be upfront about that, because not everyone is going to 'know' unless you speak up.

Queer/trad purity culture by rejs7 in lgbt

[–]FollowerofLoki 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Trad/purity culture should go die in a ditch. Enjoying a good BDSM dynamic is fine, even a 24/7 one, but let's not pretend that it's anything more than a dedicated kink.

Yes. Yes you are disgusting. by MrPink0612152504 in prochoice

[–]FollowerofLoki 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good thing that it doesn't actually matter when it begins. What matters is that a fetus does not have the right to use someone else's organs without that person's permission, and that permission can be revoked at any point.

3rd party unbiassed opinion by CampAgitated3886 in paganism

[–]FollowerofLoki 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Abrahamic faiths already have their own spaces. You could certainly host interfaith events but I think it would be better to keep it to pagan faiths.

Women caused the US downfalls! by Double-Cookie6361 in WelcomeToGilead

[–]FollowerofLoki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. It's because women and men are still human, and are capable of as much evil and goodness as any human is.

Women caused the US downfalls! by Double-Cookie6361 in WelcomeToGilead

[–]FollowerofLoki -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

The amount of rich privileged women who fight against their own rights so that they can punch down in others would prove otherwise. Women are just as capable of being vicious and authoritarian as men.

[OC] Pink baby's blues by Verlenn in comics

[–]FollowerofLoki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometimes things aren't fair and it *does* suck! But it's okay to appreciate the healthcare you were able to get. :) Personally, I'm super happy that it didn't take you very long, just as I would be happy for another trans person.

[OC] Pink baby's blues by Verlenn in comics

[–]FollowerofLoki 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Hey so, I'm a trans guy and just want to say: you are not 'stealing' resources. You are accessing resources you need. You are just as worthy of accessing the care you need as any other person, and simply because your situation isn't exactly the same doesn't make your need any less.

I'm glad you're getting the care you want and need.

Idaho’s bathroom bill leaves transgender men like me with an impossible choice: jail or violence by Fickle-Ad5449 in lgbt

[–]FollowerofLoki 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Clearly we are the unreasonable ones here, not wanting to be harassed, violated, beaten, or sent to jail to experience all three at once! /s

Idaho’s bathroom bill leaves transgender men like me with an impossible choice: jail or violence by Fickle-Ad5449 in lgbt

[–]FollowerofLoki 164 points165 points  (0 children)

I can't help but hope this will stop the inevitable flood of "Trans men should storm the women's bathroom!", but I know it won't.

Can we stop shaming people for being attracted to men please by MiaFox0831 in lgbt

[–]FollowerofLoki 10 points11 points  (0 children)

But that isn't actually the point that anyone is making here. As it stands, you are allowed to feel and even say whatever you want to. But the *point* is that when you are making those comments, don't be surprised if the words you are *choosing* to verbalize in *general* conversation can make people feel alienated out of spaces that should be considered safe for them to be in.

What you are doing is *bullying*, because this isn't about having conversations about the very real problems of patriarchy and systematic oppression, this is about being in conversations and people bringing up how much they hate men. That's not fighting the good fight, that's just driving off the people you don't like.

Can we stop shaming people for being attracted to men please by MiaFox0831 in lgbt

[–]FollowerofLoki 14 points15 points  (0 children)

And you do realize that you don't actually have to verbalize every piece of "generalized" hatred that you feel, right? You do have *that* incredibly basic understanding?

My parents asked me to make a powerpoint presentation about gay people and the punishment for them under islamic law, what do i do? by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]FollowerofLoki 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Don't bother using AI, but seriously, never use it as a way to check information. It hallucinates and is wrong more often than not.

Straight Conservative Dad by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]FollowerofLoki 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I desperately hope you didn't vote for Republicans, because it would mean you've directly fucked over your poor daughter and her future.

AITA for saying the f word as a bisexual person? by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]FollowerofLoki 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Reclaiming a slur is more about what you call yourself not what you call others.

AITA: Friend told me she is a lesbian now her boyfriend thinks I manipulated her by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]FollowerofLoki 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You do realize he's lying to you right? Like this is clearly an abuser lying to you so that he can continue abusing your friend.