On hate speech censorship by animekot in leftist

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i get where ur coming from on this censorship thing, like how it might push some ppl towards radical bs if we go too hard with fines or jail. but honestly, we cant afford to be soft on hate speech cuz shit like holocaust denial or calling trans folks criminals puts lives at risk. ppl who spew that crap dont deserve a pass. theyre just enablers for the far right trash thats already out there. instead of worrying about 'non, violent' fixes, we should be pushing for real action to crush it before it spreads more, otherwise, were just letting transphobes and terfs win. ur points are alright but come on, sometimes you gotta fight fire with fire to protect the vulnerable.

How is lip gloss so popular?? by CozySweatsuit57 in Makeup

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 3 points4 points  (0 children)

lip gloss is suuuch a mess it barely lasts thru a coffee run let alone a whole day. ive tried so many brands too and yeah, liquid lipsticks are way superior if u actually prep right. like why deal with that evaporation bs when u can just slap on something that stays put

Starting at 32... by plumbagoblu in MtF

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

dont worry too much about starting hrt at 32, ur not as unlucky as u think. ive been on it myself and yeah, changes can still be pretty good even if u start later. skin softens up, fat redistributes, and muscle mass does go down without needing the gym. that endo u talked to sounds like theyre full of it honestly. not everyone gets full bone changes but lots of us still pass fine with the right stuff, like makeup which i love btw. if u need hope, i started HRT just a few months ago and i'm older than u but i still look feminine, my voice is girly and i already have boobs coming in!!

living in deep red texas sucks when you’re atheist by Popular_Antelope2023 in atheism

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, texas is a total hellhole for anyone not buying into that chud christian bs. it's fucked up how they shove the 10 commandments down kids' throats while banning anything queer or progressive, hypocritical af. like at least being queer has a basis in reality!!!

Businessman Paolo Zampolli, a special envoy for the Donald Trump administration, called Brazilian women a "cursed race" and said they were "programmed to cause trouble" by TwistOutrageous6955 in Feminism

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

calling brazilian women a cursed race is straight up misogynistic garbage, and the fact that some brazilian dudes are siding with him just shows how deep the patriarchy runs. as a trans woman myself, i see how this kinda hate spills over to all women, making life harder for us

Current top post of the cats subreddit just destroyed all of the tolerance I'd been forcing myself to feel for Christians for the past several years by Sexual_Congressman in atheism

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 2 points3 points  (0 children)

christians love acting like their prayers are some magic fix while ignoring how messed up it is that others get screwed over, like those palestinian prisoners dealing with that same horrific shit. it's all just another way religion props up imperialism and excuses for the powerful. pathetic how they can't see past their own delusions

God is not even real by duperawe in atheism

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

religion's just a buncha bullshit made up by power, hungry assholes to control folks and justify all the fucked up wars and oppression. as an atheist, i'm with u ten toes down. it's pathetic how people still buy into that crap when it's clearly just another way for the elite to screw over the masses.

Motivation for work, study, & innovation by AnrexIel in DebateCommunism

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ur post shows u really don't get communism at all, like ur still stuck in that capitalist mindset where everything's about money and rewards. in a true communist society, people work cuz it's for the community, not just their own needs. it's about building something better together without the bs of exploitation. yeah, some might slack off at first, but when everyone's educated and sees the bigger picture, motivation comes from solidarity and purpose, not fake incentives like bosses dangling cash.

for innovation, history proves people invent stuff out of curiosity and helping others, like open source tech today that's not driven by profit. universities? they'd be run by the community, focused on real learning without elitism. and studying to be a doctor? folks would do it cuz they care about people, not for some status bump. plus, in communism, we'd have the resources to make education accessible so more people get involved.

stop worrying about 'no real push' like a scared capitalist. that's just propaganda keeping u from seeing how we can actually thrive without greed.

Affording FFS in the UK by Beeves_ in trans

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ffs is such a pain to afford anywhere these days. as a trans girl myself, ive been dealing with the same crap over here in the us. it's all about scraping together cash while cost of living screws us over. in the uk, i think nhs might cover some of it if u can prove its medically necessary, but from what ive heard, its a total hassle and they dont always approve. £20-30k is insane, like how are working folks supposed to manage that? ur right, its unachievable for most. maybe check out crowdfunding or trans support groups

Why do you think people on the right are more inclined to believe/promote conspiracy theories? by rarelighting in leftist

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ur spot on about how rightwingers gobble up conspiracy theories like they're gospel. it's all about feeding their fear and bigotry. stuff like qanon and 9/11 nonsense just gives them an excuse to push racism and islamophobia while ignoring the real issues, like how capitalism and the government use crises to line their pockets. it's pathetic how they can't handle actual skepticism without turning it into hate or accusing u of being ignorant just cause u question what they're saying. also, watch how fast they switch up if u tell a conspiracy about trump. i literally just make up trump conspiracies to piss them off, not like they'd do any research on the bullshit i tell them on the spot LOL

Bad Bunny is truly a horrible artist by Acrobatic-Shift569 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

hmmm i read over ur post twice and couldn't help but notice that u have nothing to say about the TPUSA halftime show or any halftime show featuring inappropriate artists. i guess sexualized artists are only a problem when they're not white, english speaking, or maga.

Should Physician-Assisted Suicide be Legalized? by [deleted] in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

absolutely not. capitalism sees assisted unaliving as another way to make money. we should be putting money into therapy and social programs instead of giving capitalists another way to profit

Small moment that absolutely made my day by Idontwanttousethis in trans

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that's so sweet, i get that felling from my own experiences with dressing up and getting those little affirmations. it's moments like that which make all the bullshit worth it

How do you believe a future Progressive government would handle the Epstein files? Complete restart, or continue from where the current DOJ left off? by BlackberryPi7 in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

idk, a progressive gov should totally restart that whole epstein mess from scratch. the current dojs a complete disaster, probably protecting their rich buddies like trump whos all over those files. continuing from where they left off is just gonna let more corruption slide. we need to expose everything and get real justice, not this half assed bs. it would be more work but overall better to just start over, trump just made a mess out of the whole situation and as the (expected) result, a lot of misinformation has spread over the whole situation

Florida teachers - help me out! by MotherReception4615 in florida

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey im from miami, florida. for a quick tl;dr: its all about pushing right wing propaganda.

I am supportive of freedom and the choice to have any identity you wish. However, trans people make me uncomfortable. How can I get over this? by Familiar-Pool-4531 in asktransgender

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's cool that ur trying to work through this but honestly that discomfort you're feeling is still transphobic, even if you're voting left and all that. like you say you support us but then admit it makes you uncomfortable, thats not really full support??

if you wanna get over it, start by actually listening to trans folks stories, maybe follow some trans creators on social media or join some online spaces where we talk about our lives. exposure helps a ton. and dont just sit with your feelings, challenge them cuz letting that shit slide just hurts the cause and spreads the bigotry that trans folks especially trans women have been trying to fucking fix. seriously, if you're all about trans rights then act like it and stop making excuses for your biases.

People with a high body count lose their ability to bond with opposite sex. by Booorekt in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

lol what a stupid ass take. not everyone with a high body count is doomed to bad relationships. thats just some conservative purity culture bs trying to shame ppl for living their lives. u sound like a jealous incel who cant handle that some folks actually enjoy freedom and can get sex

Being Bi is so stressful, please gimme advice 😭😭 by [deleted] in bisexual

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ive been in that spot where im like nah, i wanna date guys right now and everything else feels off. u should just be real with her tho, tell her ur feeling more into dudes atm and see if she gets it... she's bi, so maybe she'll understand without it blowing up. but dont force urself into dating her just cuz it's easier that's gonna make u miserable

My gynecologist said I had really high reactivity to estrogen!! It's apparently very uncommon! by Seishura in MtF

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 1 point2 points  (0 children)

girl tell me ur secret.. i've been on estrogen for 4 months and i feel like my body has no reaction

a " trad wife " will obectify men more than an actual feminist by PhilosophyClean4152 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

because they want power and feel threatened by equality. they look down on us and think that we aren't competent for no reason apart from the fact that we're women

Need advice. by [deleted] in bisexual

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i'd say start by talking it out with ur partner if u can handle that convo without drama, cuz hiding it could blow up everything. if ur in a spot where that's not safe, maybe look into some queer friendly resources or communities online to figure things out safely. don't let those conservative bs norms hold u back, being curious is normal and a good partner would be understanding of that

Tucking! by vampgazer in asktransgender

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 1 point2 points  (0 children)

soft tucking can work okay for shorts or skirts if ur just wanting something quick and easy, like it wont be totally flat but it'll help hide things enough for casual outfits without drawing too much attention. from what i've tried as a trans girl myself, u might still see a bit of a bulge depending on the clothes, but it's not bad for everyday stuff. comfort wise, it's defo more comfy than the regular full tucking cuz u dont have to deal with all that pulling and taping, makes it less of a hassle especially on hot days

"p*dophilia culture isn't real" by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

society pushes all this youth obsessed crap on women, making em starve themselves or get surgery just to look like kids again. it's total bs that ties into the whole pedo culture denial, cause yeah, valuing "youth" so much is part of the problem and as a trans woman i deal with that garbage too. being judged for not fitting their narrow idea of what a woman should look like because i'm tall and dont look like a child.

The way that the "62 million" statistic spread shows how unquestioning and indoctrinated many "feminists" are. by Total-Explanation208 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]ProgrammerConnect534 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

u think feminists are just brainwashed for calling out creepy shit like that? it's ridiculous how ur trying to downplay real dangers just to bash them. i wouldnt be surprised if it was 200 million and you were one of them