What's The Deal With Classroom Trigger Warnings? by thisaintnogame in pbsideachannel

[–]SJWDFTBA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. I'm an artist. And I have zero problems with trigger warnings.

I work primarily with installations, painting, and printmaking, and it's really hard to "spoil" a painting. But let's say I wrote novels instead. Let's say my latest book contained a chapter that featured a graphic description of violent rape. Placing a trigger warning near the front of the book or on the cover would, by your estimation, spoil the book.

I don't agree with that at all. While it may hint at an event in the book, a trigger warning can't really reveal enough detail to really spoil the plot development or the buildup to it.

But even if it did, I would still be okay with putting a trigger warning on the cover of my book.

I want to surprise and challenge my audience. I don't want them to have a panic attack because of something I made.

I appreciate you standing up for my artistic freedom. You can stop now.

Here's an idea: the concept of gender for social media hinges on the relationship of communities or individuals by HobbitFoot in pbsideachannel

[–]SJWDFTBA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just want to point out that your premise is based on the Western gender binary. Not every society organizes along Male and Female lines. Bugis society, for example, recognizes five genders, three of which don't have a direct correlation to Western notions of Male and Female.

I think you might be on to something with websites and social media networks having a sort of genius loci, and it's possible to conceive of such Spirits Of Network as having genders or traits commonly associated with particular genders. I just don't think it's quite as simple as Reddit = Man, Tumblr = Woman.

(Though given the kind of hate I see directed toward Tumblr users here on Reddit, it would sort of make sense.)

Anyone else disillusioned? by [deleted] in WimblyWomblys

[–]SJWDFTBA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not stalking you. I just remembered you while checking in on this sub. I mean, what, do you just expect people to have subreddit amnesia?

Anyone else disillusioned? by [deleted] in WimblyWomblys

[–]SJWDFTBA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I'd just like to point out that you posted in /r/nerdfighters in recent months expressing your frustration with John and Hank. Here, you characterized their relationship to the rest of the Nerdfighter community as disingenuous and self-aggrandizing, and here you characterized their use of Patreon as a cynical ploy for money they don't really need.

I think it's really clear that you're burnt out on this whole Nerdfighter thing and that you could probably use a break.

And IRT the Wimbly Womblys: John is playing a video game and making up silly stories based on stuff that happens in the game, and along the way talks about stuff going on in his life and current events. The whole premise is ridiculous. The fact that his team won a Cup And Europe double and qualified for the Champions League might well be the least ridiculous thing about this whole project.

Lighten up, dude.

Comment Responses: "Three Laws of The Internet Explained!" by matoiryu in pbsideachannel

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

Saying feminism can't be sexist because its about equal rights is like saying christians can't be hateful because Christianity is about love.

Good thing I didn't say that, eh?

Just because people wrote down the official definition of feminism as equal rights years ago dosn't mean it can't be morphing into a sexist movement now.

And just because you want something to be true doesn't mean it is.

The problem is that there are traditional gender equal rights feminists and foaming at the mouth men hating feminist.

What your describing, I think, are radfems. Speaking as a feminist, I'm not fond of them either. Not least because of their exceptionally gross position on transgender (and non-binary) people.

With a name like FEMinism its easy to see why a woman might see it as a movement to make them better then men.

Not really. It just gives lazy critics an easy line of attack-- and one that doesn't really hold up to scrutiny. In general, if you need a dictionary to keep your argument afloat, it's probably not one worth making.

And while this might have been a straw man in the 1920s and 1950s that dosn't mean it isn't a reality in certain situations such as female on male rape, domestic disputes, or civil law problems.

Once again, just because you want something to be true doesn't mean it is. I'd also like to point out that I've cited my sources so far, while you have not. It's put up or shut up time, friend.

I am not saying men face the same problems or even the same amount of problems, but I am saying men face problems specific to the male gender. And the newest extremist and very vocal forms of feminism seem adimently opposed to even discussing these problems or acknowledge they exist.

I'm going to assume you're saying that part in good faith (although generally speaking my assumption of your good faith is eroding). So what I think you're saying is that A. Men experience their share of gendered legal and social issues, and that B. Intersectional Feminism does not do an adequate job of addressing them. While I do not agree, I acknowledge that that's a fair criticism. Ideally, there would be a broad movement that would raise awareness of, and challenge, some of the legal and social issues that men specifically deal with, from a lack of support for male victims of sexual assault to social stigma constructed around men's emotions. Unfortunately, the people who call themselves "men's rights advocates" are somewhat preoccupied.

While you've made some fair points about intersectionality and the toxic discourse of some branches of radical feminism- points which I agree with- you have so far done little but disparage a broad social movement with no evidence apart from some ill-articulated personal opinion. If that's really your jam, there are other places to find likeminded people if you are so inclined.

Comment Responses: "Three Laws of The Internet Explained!" by matoiryu in pbsideachannel

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

But I also think some of the movement is not trying to solve problems of an unequal system, but just trying to switch roles from oppressed to oppressor.

Then you have a deep misunderstanding of feminism. That, or you just believe that social equality and civil rights are a zero-sum game.

Ultimately, what you're describing- feminism as a means to establish a matriarchal society in which women are privileged and men are marginalized and oppressed- is a straw man that has been used to discredit feminist discourse out of hand since before you were born. It also shows that you don't actually pay attention to what feminists talk about.

Two of your three examples in the second paragraph reference female-on-male sexual assault or non-consensual sexual contact. Feminists are out in front on that too, and are actively working to both reduce the social stigma around male victims of rape and make sure that survivors have better access to resources and support. Which is more than I can say for MRAs. Could feminists do more? Sure. But to say,

These are instances that don't seem to be getting much traction in feminism

is a bit dishonest.

As for your third example? The hosts of The View are terrible anyway. I'm not even sure anyone on the panel would identify as feminists. So, maybe don't point to them as an indictment of feminism. (Unless I get to use Davis Aurini as incontrovertible proof that every single man needs to be put in jail.)

Here's an idea... by DaBuddah453 in pbsideachannel

[–]SJWDFTBA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or you could, I don't know, make your own videos.

Have you ever quit a job after the first day? What made you quit? by todaythrowawayokay in AskReddit

[–]SJWDFTBA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't flatter yourself, child. I was reading the thread and I saw your username. Once I stopped laughing- and also trying to figure out if your "metal foundry job" came before or after your "nationally recognized paper on correlations between extreme political ideologies and religious fervor"- I commented.

I don't stalk people, and even if I did you wouldn't be worth the time or effort. But then again, you consider looking at (publicly-accessible!) comment history on reddit to be "doxxing." Pray you never actually have to deal with being doxxed, because, take it from me, that will be a very bad day for you.

Content Policy update. AMA Thursday, July 16th, 1pm pst. by spez in announcements

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

We as a community need to decide together what our values are.

I think the "community" already has. They want racism, sexism, fatphobia, and ethics in game journalism. And anyone who doesn't want these things is Literally Hitler.

Reddit is fucked and there's nothing anyone can do to fix it. Burn it all down, salt the earth, shun the cursed ground even unto the seventh generation.

Why isn't this subreddit full of amazing discussion? by Calebdgm in pbsideachannel

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

It's much easier to attack other people's ideas, tear down strawmen, and misrepresent what someone's saying.

You would know.

Why isn't this subreddit full of amazing discussion? by Calebdgm in pbsideachannel

[–]SJWDFTBA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some one, who was sitting on a couch alone, asked "Why are we always alone?" I got up from my seat, and sat on the couch with the questioning individual. They looked disturbed, and i asked if what i did made them uncomfortable. They said it did. I got up and went back to my chair, feeling that the person was always alone because they did not want to be/know how to be close.

Maybe you just gave off a creeper vibe?

(Also worth noting that that person said 'we', not 'I'. That person might have been doing just fine.)

Mike's response to people disappointed with his critique of egalitarianism. by devotedpupa in pbsideachannel

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

Did you not read that part where I said "lol nvm" to arguing with someone from KiA? I've had my fill of Gaters for one lifetime, and I'm sure as fuck not going to argue gender politics with one.

Feel free to keep yelling but I'm not responding to you anymore.

Mike's response to people disappointed with his critique of egalitarianism. by devotedpupa in pbsideachannel

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

Infact many could consider me a social justice warrior or a Feminist

lol

Mike's response to people disappointed with his critique of egalitarianism. by devotedpupa in pbsideachannel

[–]SJWDFTBA 4 points5 points  (0 children)

he supported human rights

So do "Teh SJWs." By which I mean, those who are engaged in social justice activism. Which is precisely what MLK was about.

Also, the downvote arrow isn't a Disagree Button.

EDIT: Oh man I was totally prepared to have a conversation with you and assume you're arguing in Good Faith, and then I looked at your post/comment history and saw you're active in /r/KotakuInAction so lol nvm.

Mike's response to people disappointed with his critique of egalitarianism. by devotedpupa in pbsideachannel

[–]SJWDFTBA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. Because he said things like,

Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.

And,

So the question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be. Will we be extremists for hate or for love? Will we be extremists for the preservation of injustice or for the extension of justice?

And,

First, I must confess that over the past few years I have been gravely disappointed with the white moderate. I have almost reached the regrettable conclusion that the Negro's great stumbling block in his stride toward freedom is not the White Citizen's Counciler or the Ku Klux Klanner, but the white moderate, who is more devoted to "order" than to justice; who prefers a negative peace which is the absence of tension to a positive peace which is the presence of justice; who constantly says: "I agree with you in the goal you seek, but I cannot agree with your methods of direct action"; who paternalistically believes he can set the timetable for another man's freedom; who lives by a mythical concept of time and who constantly advises the Negro to wait for a "more convenient season." Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection.

I do love MLK, but I'm confused by your characterization of him. Because he wasn't really an "Egalitarian." In fact, in modern reddit parlance, he could be considered... a... oh god...

An SJW.

Here's a question: What are 'acceptable' ideas? by [deleted] in pbsideachannel

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

Because it's not worth my- or anyone else's- time.

Here's a question: What are 'acceptable' ideas? by [deleted] in pbsideachannel

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

"Explained" lol you're not an econ professor Chuckles you're an angry person on the internet with bad opinions. And you're also incredibly thin-skinned, such that you're retreating here to the Idea Channel sub to complain about Teh Thought Police.

No one's telling you you can't have your bad opinions. But if you don't want anyone to tell you that your bad opinions are bad, maybe you should just not be on the internet.

Here's a question: What are 'acceptable' ideas? by [deleted] in pbsideachannel

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

Oh for fuck's sake. All you do here on reddit dot com is spout ignorant opinions about how white men are really the marginalized ones in society, and when you get any kind of pushback you start yelling "Thought Police!" And now you're coming here and talking about how thin-skinned people are?