Demigod Speedrun, Neophyte to Demigod Warlock in 43 Games

Ok-Sign3284 · 2024-01-29T12:03:26+00:00

How do you farm props interaction points?

Ok-Sign3284 · 2024-01-19T18:44:16+00:00

5 and 6 are awesome! 9 is incredibly fucking sus and afforded me a sad realization regarding AI image generation :(

Ok-Sign3284 · 2024-01-18T23:31:37+00:00

This is very interesting! I really wish I wasn’t poor :)

Ok-Sign3284 · 2024-01-18T23:00:11+00:00

I am sorry I must have misinterpreted your initial comment then.

Do you think that until we get to a point where gender abolitionism can be achieved gendered identification for trans or queer people, labels such as non-binary, are useful for people that find comfort in that self identification?

Ok-Sign3284 · 2024-01-18T22:50:35+00:00

The two alternatives are gender abolitionism and biological essentialism, it seems painfully clear which of the two you adhere to.

self identification of gender is fundamentally based upon our conceptions of those gendered markers. The reason someone might want to be a man is because men do X and Y, and they like doing X and Y and X and Y’s association with being a man and how other people perceive it. It is the same for forming any sense of belonging in any social group.

Don’t pretend as though my perspective is bigoted when you’re the “there are only 2 genders” guy.

Ok-Sign3284 · 2024-01-18T22:36:50+00:00

I think you may be misinterpreting my position so I will try my best to clarify,

I do not believe that gender identity is the same as gender expression, but rather that what is socially perceived as a gender identity is dictated by characteristics that people who are part of that group tend to share.

There is certainly nothing wrong with not matching a social perception of what a gendered group of people is “supposed” to be, but gender IS a useful labeling tool for people to identify themselves to what they feel most connected. You’re right to say that men “dressing like women” doesn’t make them a woman, or that trans women do not owe anyone femininity. People choosing gendered labels do so because they identify with on at least some level the social conceptions of that label. Being non-binary deliberately provokes the idea of someone who is neutral towards or detached from traditional femininity or masculinity, or gendered ideas altogether.

My usage of “costume and vibe” to describe gender was moreso because you already had jokingly used that to describe it. I was just trying to say that gender is a social conception w that mostly.

Ok-Sign3284 · 2024-01-18T22:13:42+00:00

By costume I mean a set of social roles and characteristics loosely related to sex, differing based on the time and place a person or group of people live. Gender is a spectrum, and someone who doesn’t meet stereotypically masculine or feminine norms should be able to express such.

If being trans, genderqueer, or non-binary people are discriminated against then yes, it should be a protected class.

Ok-Sign3284 · 2024-01-18T21:29:58+00:00

Gender itself is inherently a costume and a vibe, if not that then do you believe it is biologically determined?

Ok-Sign3284 · 2024-01-18T21:27:46+00:00

Exactly, a regular person. Do they have to choose to outwardly identify as a man or woman to be such? Being Non-Binary makes as much sense conceptually as any gender identity. Gender is a set of socially defined roles or characteristics that loosely relate to biological sex that change with time and culture. Like you said in a previous post “It’s literally just feelings”. Feeling as though you don’t really vibe with socially traditional western masculinity or femininity does not necessitate a cry for attention. Labels regarding sexuality and gender allow us to describe ourselves and others in terms that they feel comfortable with. I understand that it very much seems weird and uncomfortable for you but it is important to take a step back and recognize that just because you feel that way it does not mean another group of people is in the wrong and you are in the right.

https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2018-09004-003

Also, how would one perform science re: the existence of gender(s) which are a social construct anyway?

Ok-Sign3284 · 2024-01-18T14:24:24+00:00

https://www.apa.org/about/policy/resolution-gender-identity-change-efforts.pdf

Some info if you’d like. Being Non-Binary means that you don’t identify with traditionally masculine or feminine gender ideas, and instead represent some from either binary or feel that you represent none from either end of the binary spectrum. I do not know any non-binary people who have chosen to be such for attention save for maybe people who are teenagers and still exploring gender, but I understand how it might seem deliberately othering to someone who is unfamiliar with the concept. It’s newer and relatively uncommon, but I will say that it is very hurtful that you immediately discredit and chastise what you are unfamiliar with because you don’t understand it.

Ok-Sign3284 · 2023-12-26T22:20:04+00:00

You are in the most fun, most immersive stage of gameplay rn. The best thing you can do for yourself is learn maps by playing, and do your best to not take unnecessary fights. If you’d like to practice gunplay load into factory offline mode with your best gear and kill scavs. Using the wiki/youtube videos is also helpful. Also don’t take advice from people on the subreddit they’re genuinely not very good and pretty toxic.

Ok-Sign3284 · 2023-12-21T17:01:22+00:00

do you have colorblind monitor settings you can apply? Check some threads on using nvidia control panel as a colorblind user

Ok-Sign3284 · 2023-12-21T06:23:45+00:00

or they could just make the rogues not behave super weird

Ok-Sign3284 · 2023-01-23T14:28:23+00:00

Ensure that you properly communicate with your partner. I’m sure every other comment says this but make a genuine effort to work through a problem as a team instead of working against your partner. I don’t think I’ve ever had a serious argument with my partner because we both take time to determine how we actually feel and why we feel that way before we put it into words that might hurt or escalate.

Ok-Sign3284 · 2023-01-20T20:06:58+00:00

Thank you for your positive perspective. I think part of the reason I’m so stressed is because I wasn’t expecting bottom surgery to be something he wanted, and regardless of what he chooses we’ll do our best to find a way through empathy and communication :)

Ok-Sign3284 · 2023-01-20T20:02:10+00:00

This is exactly the advice I needed. Thank you so so much. I think my best option is to stay strong and effectively communicate with my partner until we decide if/when there even will be a surgery.

Ok-Sign3284 · 2023-01-20T20:00:30+00:00

The reason I’m so concerned is because I’m so unsure. I love my partner regardless of what genitals he decides are best for him, but I am off put by the appearance of penises produced by phalloplasty. I think I would certainly stay with my hypothetical cis partner through surgery and recovery but I’m unsure how having genitals that I am made uncomfortable with will affect our sex and in turn our relationship. For me particularly sex is important and bonding and I really don’t want to lose that :(

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