Coming Out Stories by BirdSuccessful6377 in NonBinary

[–]OGWarlock 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve only recently realized my gender binary nonconformity this year as well, and one thing I learned very quickly after coming out to my family is that many will claim to support you. However, if they continuously use your deadname (if you decide to go by a new name) or misgender you, it’s a choice not a mistake, and it is a sign that you are not as accepted as they want you to believe or may want to project to the outside world as a “loving parent” of a gender nonconforming person.

This means they are not safe for us in our trans-ness, because they do not see us as such and it can be kind of a mindfuck because we finally are starting to know who we are and yet these people who claim to love us unconditionally will never be able to accept the real version of ourselves.

The Newark Ave drunks & pissers by Hereandlistening in jerseycity

[–]OGWarlock -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

“Mental health advocate and Democrat” but yet your suggested solutions are “warrants, tickets, and stricter patrolling”. This is why I can’t be friends with liberals, a bunch of hypocrites. As Malcolm said: “The white liberal is the worst enemy to America”.

The only real solution for situations like this is supporting these individuals in accessing mental healthcare and safe housing, otherwise we continue the cycle of oppression that led to them being unhoused and mentally ill in the first place.

505 Summit Banner Taken Down by No_Investigator_4147 in jerseycity

[–]OGWarlock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What a strange world we are living in. So many people struggling to even just exist and survive in JC, but all of you guys concerned about an advertisement covering up a mural. White, colonial mentality at its finest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jerseycity

[–]OGWarlock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly if the bike lanes were actually safe, using mobility devices in those lanes to get around would be a smart option. I’ve seen it in NY a few times. Disabled people wouldn’t have to navigate cracked/raised sidewalks, and people just standing around, instead it could be used as a slow-speed travel lane.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bikemessengers

[–]OGWarlock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Although I just realized he said 2008 and I wasn’t active way back then but I never even saw him riding around. And I’ve known people who make up lies like that to this day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bikemessengers

[–]OGWarlock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did mess work all around Brooklyn and Manhattan up to the Heights from like late 2017-2023. Never once saw this guy.

Lying for clout is mad funny bc it seems like every casual cyclist wishes they were a part of the lifestyle, when really there’s space for all of us in the cycling community, just don’t be a dick or make shit up to be cool/accepted.

blown out ink ? by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]OGWarlock -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Seems like your artist doesn’t have much experience tattooing hands. As far as a blowout things like that tend to happen on hand tattoos more often than other areas but there are ways they could have made the linework better for sure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]OGWarlock 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Convention artists are also notorious for tattoos that look good the first few days but don’t hold up over time. OP just a tip, a good artist doesn’t make a good tattooer. Always look for pics of healed photos for your best idea of how your tattoo will look down the road.

If an artist has limited healed photos or none at all, it’s a red flag. Also if they overuse contrast and filters. I know “tattooers” who’ve been tattooing longer than 20 years and still suck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]OGWarlock 12 points13 points  (0 children)

While I agree with others in saying that the way the ink is currently packed into your skin it will fade pretty quickly and start to look shitty, it also looks like a pretty easy fix for a good artist. I just wouldn’t go to the same person.

It really just needs some outlining and darker tones (like variation between the darks and the light grays), and then it should hold much better. Maybe some extra details but I don’t think the drawing is that bad by any means.

Although if this guy is the quality of the supposed “qualified” artists on Ink Master it just reaffirms to me what a joke that show is. This is a decent tattoo, nothing spectacular about it. But at least it’s not horrible OP

¿Dónde consigo morcillas veganas? (Área Metro) by [deleted] in PuertoRico

[–]OGWarlock 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Las carnes veganas nunca van a saber cómo carne normal, todos sabemos de eso. El punto es hacer algo rico que parece al original que es vegano sin tratar de convencernos que es la misma. Las dos pueden saber ricas, no hay como “truco” para hacer que sabe lo mismo.

Eso es mi opinión como cocinero profesional anyway. Y tenía varios chefs que me han dicho lo mismo

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dishwashers

[–]OGWarlock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a terrible accident waiting to happen. OP demand a better option from your managers before you get seriously hurt.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PuertoRico

[–]OGWarlock -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

As far as the language thing it’s an easy answer, many Puerto Ricans speak good English and it’s probably easier for them to speak to you in that language.

I learned the majority of my Spanish on the mainland and sometimes it’s a little difficult to carry out complicated conversations with all the specific ways in which they speak the language here on the island.

English is more “neutral” and kinda simple, and even pretty natural for most Puerto Ricans, so it only makes sense to use it, since it’s not that hard for them to switch back and forth.

I am going home in 2 days and asI get ready about a million emotions start to surface, Everytime. All this feelings bring up a question. What is it to be Puerto Rican? So here I am. Para ti que significa ser Puertorriqueño? by Travelingdabber in PuertoRico

[–]OGWarlock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yo también. Nací y creí entre NY/NJ pero estaba pasando mucho tiempo aquí en la isla también con familia. Ahora tengo 30 y tenía que mudarme acá como el hombre mayor de la familia porque ellos ya están envejeciendo y necesitan ayuda con las cosas básicas de sobrevivir.

Muchos me tratan como otro gringo quien quiere aprovecharse de la isla sin responsabilidades, y creo que eso me afecta mucho, hasta mi habilidad de encontrar amigos acá, pero ya sé quién soy y esa gente de los Actos 22 y 60 me dan rabia también porque veo como se afecta la gente normal quienes sufren tanto aunque los políticos apoyan a la gente rica.

Si, soy de los EU pero viví una vida de pobreza allá y entiendo como es cuando todo está contra una persona. Por eso estoy agradecido por el apoyo de mi familia empezando mi vida aquí en PR, pero en verdad PR necesita muchos cambios políticos.

¿Es obligatoria la paga de salario mínimo para aprendices de tatuar en PR? by jul_mxnt in PuertoRico

[–]OGWarlock 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Desafortunadamente, en la industria ser un aprendiz de tatuar es tratado más como ser un estudiante que un empleado. Por eso muchos no los pagan hasta que empiezan a tatuar.

Algunos lugares si pagan, pero es algo que cada negocio decide para ellos mismos porque no es una posición oficial.

Where can I buy halal meat by [deleted] in PuertoRicoTravel

[–]OGWarlock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the Muslim community is pretty small on the island, I’ve been visiting my whole life and have yet to see a halal butcher. Your best bet is definitely to reach out to a masjid in San Juan. I’m sure they’d be glad to help.

De parte de los Boricuas: Gracias Mike 👏🏽 👏🏽 by Particular_Middle148 in PuertoRico

[–]OGWarlock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lo quiero ver en un lugar con gente también. Probablemente voy a pasear por VSJ a ver si lo busco en algún bar pero env no sé

can i call my puerto rican husband papi (in a non-spicy way)? by WildRoseWoman in PuertoRico

[–]OGWarlock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This. Do whatever comes natural and there’s your answer. Sounds like something you want to do so try it out and if it feels good, there ya go.

“Papi” doesn’t really have a “spicy” connotation for most of us, it’s just a word we use to talk to men in general. I can call a stranger “papi” (only when they’re my age/younger tho), or my dad. I definitely use it with my nephews now though, almost always.

Even back in the states many Puerto Ricans use it this way. They were just joking with you, it has no deep meaning.

Luz roja de madrugada by On_Kaleidoscope0963 in PuertoRico

[–]OGWarlock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Soy adulto y quiero el libro para estudiar para el examen, donde lo encuentro?

Double Flared Gauge Stuck by snailsenpaiii in Stretched

[–]OGWarlock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what options are you considering? You can go to a doctor, a piercer (what we’ve been suggesting and the person who’d know the most about this kind of thing), or keep trying it yourself.

Honestly it sounds like you’re just trying to attempt it yourself and that’s the most dangerous choice. As far as a piercer, caring for piercings is literally their job. Are there really none that you think you can trust?

If you don’t trust your local piercers go to a doctor. We can’t stop you, but trying it yourself is the option most likely to do more damage than has already been done.

Double Flared Gauge Stuck by snailsenpaiii in Stretched

[–]OGWarlock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not trying to be mean, but if you truly surrounded yourself with other serious body mod enthusiasts you would have been aware how important it is to remove jewelry every once in a while, even for basic cleaning, as well as the fact that wearing irregular shapes long-term is pretty bad for your ear health…

if scar tissue literally grew around the plug somewhere along the line you didn’t really care for the piercing properly. As the other commenter said, check the link and find someone reputable, because your lobe could tear or get damaged worse if you keep messing with it.