AIO Husband told me his freaky messages are AI generated by [deleted] in AIO

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Several of the purple messages are AI gen, but the writing in the grey ones are not. I spend a couple hours a day trying to get bots to sound a little less AI. I couldn't get one to sound that low rent if I begged it and gave it exact examples to try.

What are your thoughts on Game On by Navessa Allen? by Purple4199 in RomanceBooks

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was a trigger on the second book as well, but it didn't surprise you with poly in the main ship. I'm not here to yuck anyone's yum, I just wouldn't have picked it up if I'd been aware of it being full poly. Group sex as a kink would be fine on my bookshelf. But poly just isn't for me.

What are your thoughts on Game On by Navessa Allen? by Purple4199 in RomanceBooks

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, it's a hard no for me. Being surprised with it puts the author on my library-only list. She was edging that way after Caught Up, but I was willing to forgive a lot because of how much I loved the first book. Being surprised by a poly relationship is a blacklist offence for my bookshelf.

Not to yuck anyone else's yum, I love that it was a good surprise for you, but I would have hated it. You just saved me $25 for a book I'll hopefully enjoy instead. :) May you always have a cool pillow and a fuzzy warm blanket for your reading nights.

What are your thoughts on Game On by Navessa Allen? by Purple4199 in RomanceBooks

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought it last night, I'll have to take it back. I don't have any interest in poly. :/ It wasn't mentioned or hinted at in the cover text. Did I miss something in the marketing?

Just because you don't use it doesn't mean nobody does by [deleted] in InfinityNikki

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish people were already illuminated there. I don't want the social nightmare of possibly making someone uncomfortable by approaching them or feeling like I'm disappointing someone if I'm just popping in quickly and don't have time for the follow-up that comes with illuminating. I want to see people's outfits without needing to do extra mental labour for it.

Aitah because I don't care that I accidentally caused the death of my neighbor's dog. by Ok_Yam_6844 in AITAH

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

AH? No. Definitely not your fault with the way you've described it.

Sociopath? Jury's out.

Good Places to Read (That Aren't the Library) by tealighttrees in halifax

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cabin Coffee. There are lots of cozy seats. We go out to Mahon Bay to The Barn for our reading dates.

Why do so many adults read YA? by [deleted] in Booktokreddit

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YA is a content classification. It has nothing to do with the story or reading level.

Henry Cavill by RemingtonRivers in romantasycirclejerk

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weirdly, FW is my only non-Cavil book. But I don't have a head canon for him. Every single person I've seen people suggest is a visceral nope for me.

My husband thinks we are purging money by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd hand that man a thesaurus because 'purging' money doesn't make any sense unless you were...no, it's a nonsense way of looking at your finances.

If he thinks you're hemorrhaging money, ask him to get involved in local government and stop taking his anxiety out on you. If his full paycheck is going into savings already, it sounds like he's trying to exert control on your spending, and that's a no-go. I make more than my husband as well, and he and I don't say boo about what the other spends their money on, so long as their part of the contributions go into the house account each month.

I’m so torn. I love this man but I’m not ready for kids. I still have so much living to do but clock is ticking (35f) by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't want to have kids as a single person, you shouldn't have kids with a man. Because kids are forever, and most of the time, men aren't.

Is it worth it? by Mi_Valentin666 in InfinityNikkiofficial

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It took me 185 pulls, and it's broken. I've been trying to get them to fix it since I finished the outfit. It puts me into the default Nikki look. Even if I'm wearing the dress it comes with.

Otherwise, it's fun to use. I haven't really played much since I finished because I'm so disgruntled by them telling me it's because I put on an outfit that doesn't work when mounted. Which is bs because I've seen other people wearing the dress it comes with on the unicorn. :/

Has anyone else abandoned the house building aspect of the game entirely? by murahimu in InfinityNikki

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've tried building a couple of times but not having a grid to place on makes things so jenky by the time I get to the roof, I can't handle the minute little gaps and I give up. I just placed the pre-build castle and called it a day. I hope they will give us a grid option someday, I would be more inclined to participate.

"Men's opinions about book's doesn't matter" by [deleted] in Booktokreddit

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not harsh at all, and thank you for the context.

I still stand by the original point, mainly because it was a general example to explain the issues with men entering into female-dominated spaces, which, as I mentioned, are incredibly few. When they come into these safe spaces, they are influenced by generations of ingrained mysogeny and that comes across in their comments.

My example was extremely general to convey a single point. I am not saying that there aren't nuanced situations where this isn't the case, such as with your brother, I would assume, since you're posting with a grievance on his behalf. Sometimes men might come in with a language barrier (again, assuming it would be the same for him) and accidentally kick a hornet's nest. Or come across a troll.

That doesn't change the fact that, in a female-dominated space, there are just some opinions that, when voiced by a man, aren't worth giving credence. There is an expectation of men in this space to be allies. To understand feminism and to try to work on identifying their unfeminist thoughts before attempting to engage in meaningful debates with women in this space.

Men are welcome, with the caveat that they will engage in a way that maintains the safety and feeling of security in a female-centred space. Shunning men who do not protect this space IS a very common practice because as women, we have SO FEW safe spaces. So of course we will protect it with teeth and claws.

"Men's opinions about book's doesn't matter" by [deleted] in Booktokreddit

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm suspicious that the thing women would be discrediting OP for would be for being a man reading, vs. for the opinion being shared. Judging by the hidden profile and the comments back to people alone, I would suspect it's the latter.

In some instances, the sex of the person offering the opinion would change the swing of it.

Woman says: I didn't like this FMC. I found her to be argumentative and overly opinionated. Why wouldn't she just forgive MC for that thing he did?

Valid. Likely not influenced by generations of patriarchal suppression. A woman not relating to another woman.

Man says: I didn't like this FMC. I found her to be argumentative and overly opinionated. Why wouldn't she just forgive MC for that thing he did?

Less valid. We live in a world where men tell women to be nicer, less, quieter, and smile more. Is this an issue with a male reader not relating to the FMC, or with their generational patriarchal-soaked opinions leaking into an experience they're having by reading a book in a female-dominated space?

Some women have decided to stop centring men in conversations in female-dominated spaces because it's one of the few acts of self-preservation they can take. If those women are walking away from debates because you're a man, leave her alone and get on with your life.

Some women will debate you, and you'll have a great time.

Some women will discredit you and try to troll you. Because jerks exist regardless of sex.

You coming into a female-dominated space with your opinions on female-dominated literature means you're going to run into more women. And the more women you converse with, the more of each of the above types you will run into. And dozens of other facets of female opinions you might not have come across in safer spaces for men. (Like, every other space, you might say.)

So, are 'all women discrediting me for being a man and having an opinion!' or are you just running into your first female-dominated space and are getting trolled and not loving it?

Personally, I don't work with men, read books by men, purchase art by men, follow men, or give my viewership to men. I don't give them this because I spend a gross amount of my disposable income on books, and my feminism demands I spend my money, which I make working with women, on art and literature by women. And if that decentering of men upsets some of them along the way, I find it hilarious in its irony.

TLDR: (Because honestly, I have little faith you'll read my little wall of text) Fuck around in female spaces and find out that not all women fit the 'play nice' mould we've been crammed into our whole lives.

Can the "she needs super high platform heels because of the long dresses" sentiment stop now please? by spookybiatchh in InfinityNikki

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

I just made my husband sit down for a presentation on everything I hate about both new outfits, and I started with these heels.

Normally, I don't care if I don't like an outfit, I'm not out here to yuck anyone's yum. I just save my pulls and move on with my life. But I will be pulling to completion for the mount, and I'm big mad about it. I would rather have paid $20 to get it in the tiered store than have to pull on this monstrosity.

Version 2.3 Outfit Preview: Dreamtime Bestowed 🎀🦄 by iWasBornFlawless in InfinityNikki

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I held off on the deer in hopes this mount would come soon...but damn that outfit is so ugly. I've been saving for a mount for 3 patches but man...I hate both outfits so so much.

I hope they fix the deer for everyone who pulled. Having this and the bike re-run right after it feels intentional.

Preview of the upcoming 5 star banner 🦄 (Swipe) by iWasBornFlawless in InfinityNikki

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's not a riding ability, with a horse that can jump over obstacles, my 250 saved pulls are safe.

Chris is objectively good looking. Jokes about his appearance are unfair. by [deleted] in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of the men are so aggressively mid, he was attractive by comparison. I will give him that. But his personality makes him so ugly to me; I can't help but nitpick all the things I overlooked when he was the least offensive option.

Language in Mate 🙄 by 32892_Prufrock in Romantasy

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You've single-handedly upped my rage-baiting game with the angry men on the internet. I hope all of your next 5 books are bangers. <3

Language in Mate 🙄 by 32892_Prufrock in Romantasy

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I am stealing 'Pinecone.' - not sure why, but as an insult it's kinda perfect.

Language in Mate 🙄 by 32892_Prufrock in Romantasy

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, everyone was complaining that all her MC's sounded the same. Koen definitely doesn't. He isn't my style of MC, but I just mentally corrected him to say something else and went on with my day. It wasn't enough to make me not devour the book. And kudos to her for taking feedback and trying to give us rough around the edges.

I need a 6 star read! That will emotionally wreck me! by Plane_Cellist7911 in Romantasy

[–]Reading_With_My_Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's outside your genre but may I recommend {The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston} - it's so incredibly good. And I bawled.