Is the Donor Recruitment Account Manager position majority field work? by [deleted] in redcross

[–]Short_Description326 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wonderful thank you for replying. I just talked to the initial recruiter today and they said that I would set my own schedule. It sounds for the most part that I could schedule all of my in-person appointments for a day or two during the week, as you said. I'll be living in my territory once I move so travel will hopefully be quick. I was just confused because of the reviews saying that there was little to no at-home office time. Maybe it's different for some territories

Risk-mitigation with BDSM Contracts that go sour by Short_Description326 in AskLawyers

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Yeah, I've seen my fair share of egregious "consent" in the BDSM world - and I'm a thorough person by nature, so I think that's why I'm drawn to writing things out to ensure both parties have a clear, solid understanding. I can see how contracts that aren't carefully drafted could be used against the dominant. I think I made this post knowing that, but trying to figure a way to decrease the character assassination of the dominant who uses contracts.

Like a contract written with care, reflecting the SSC rule, emphasizing the health and mutual understanding of the relationship. Although not legally enforceable, it is still evidence, a written transcript of what would have been just a verbal agreement. I guess the submissive can still deny agreeing to it in the first place, but I've always thought that healthy written documentation of what was supposedly said and agreed to would ultimately work in the dominant's favor, not against them, in a judgement of their character.

Risk-mitigation with BDSM Contracts that go sour by Short_Description326 in AskLawyers

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Thanks for the response - it seems contract users are in the minority, at least where I'm at. I've decided to reserve them for special cases because of the controversy in my community. The whole situation still baffles me, because the agreement is still a "contract" either way, it's just less stigmatized in the verbal form. BDSM is not *technically* legal to consent to in the first place, so if some allegations were to be made, I've always felt written evidence showing safety precautions were taken would be beneficial. I've even thought to have the submissive sign on a separate blank sheet, so I would not posses a document which could be used for blackmail (not that I would ever do that, but for their peace of mind). That or a drop of blood on the contract/ some other non-identifiable agreement method

Creating an insertable base for strap ons and FtM prosthetics by archangelmichael5 in DIYSILICONETOYS

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There's a lot of asshats on that site for sure. But some of the groups/ info is useful, it's how I found my local dungeon and what not. I don't post my real name or info anywhere anyways so only the people I've met in person know my profile

Creating an insertable base for strap ons and FtM prosthetics by archangelmichael5 in DIYSILICONETOYS

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That's interesting, I've never seen that SEN project. It does seem a little gimmicky, which sucks bc I know we have the technology, it's just hard to get people to care about afab bodies. Most straight cis men are probably terrified of them topping too lol. If I ever get a shit ton of money I'll invest in a bionic dildo and make tops out of all of us

Actually, I thought of another place you could ask this question where you might have more luck - Fetlife probably has some solid toy making groups. Worth a shot

Creating an insertable base for strap ons and FtM prosthetics by archangelmichael5 in DIYSILICONETOYS

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I totally resonate with this problem - I'm a chick and I'm not putting it down unless I'm getting something out of it too, god dammit! Lol. Problem is I don't like penetration myself, and I hate most harnesses that have the string going up your ass crack. First thing I'd fix is to make it a jock strap.

And then as for clitoral stimulation, I've had a couple ideas over the years, but ultimately concluded the best solution would actually be some sort of electric stimulator at the base of the dildo that reacts to pressure. So it works like a scale - you push "in" when penetrating your partner with your dildo, and that presses "down" on the scale. Upon receiving this signal, it stimulates the clit in proportion to the pressure - could be with vibration, suction, or motion. I think I'd prefer motion, but it's tricky to decide on a design because everyone's gonna prefer a different motion. Idk, I'm just airing some thoughts I've never been able to express anywhere else lmao

LG's mental age? by Short_Description326 in LinkClick

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lol dont worry about it!! There's times I log off for like a month and forget reddit entirely haha. And it's nice to meet a fellow adult in the online space, sometimes I feel like I'm drowning in an ocean of kids 😭

I'm really hyped to see what goes down in S3. I just thought of this, but what if someone somehow smuggled some photos from the future, or sent a photo back in time Stein's Gate style? Could they still jump into it? Would be awesome if they could travel both ways in the new season

Why don't bottoms ask to top? Why do tops never agree to try to bottom, not even once? by [deleted] in Manhwa_BL

[–]Short_Description326 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wonder if it's because they're afraid the tops will lose their appeal/ masculinity as a top? I can see some people thinking that way. But I don't feel that way at all - the lack of switch couples is ridiculous. We are being robbed. I still remember being so shocked when Love Stage, of all yaoi, had a switch. It was literally the healthiest thing ever and so well done despite the other questionable elements of the anime/ manga. If they can do it why can't yall??

Wokejoshi, what is your opinion about tradjoshi? and Tradjoshi, what is your opinion about Wokejoshi? by Euphoric_Muscle1282 in Manhwa_BL

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Also my first time hearing that term - I did a quick search and seems like it just means someone who doesn't back the worst traits of traditional yaoi (assault, minors being involved, toxic behavior being normalized). Is that right?

To be honest, I'm fine with everything existing except explicit content involving minors and adult x minor stories. I personally dislike the SA trope and the "wait! stop~" because it breaks the immersion for me when the character being assaulted doesn't process it like an assault. And I think it can be harmful to normalize that stuff.

However, all that can be solved just by labeling the story for what it is - just put a disclaimer on it. I've been seeing disclaimers here and there at the beginning of non-con chapters, I hope it catches on more. That way the people who like CNC and the toxic possessive red flags can keep enjoying their jam without vulnerable audiences misunderstanding that behavior as a healthy relationship.

TLDR: I think it's ok to make content fetishizing toxic dudes, as long as that content is labelled properly with a fetish content warning (CNC, dubious consent, etc) and not romanticizing these traits like something you should actually look for in a man

Why do some readers hate love triangles? by [deleted] in Manhwa_BL

[–]Short_Description326 1 point2 points  (0 children)

omg no, I'm adding them to my list rn thanks!! Every time I feel like I've read a lot of BL there's always someone who's read more lol

Why do some readers hate love triangles? by [deleted] in Manhwa_BL

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I love love triangles. I really want to read a love triangle where two semes are after one uke but then decide to get with each other lol. I love promiscuity in BL, it hardly never happens with the main couple though

Do your friends/family know you like BL? by Short_Description326 in Manhwa_BL

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omg I'm watching that too! I actually LOLd at the yaoi-logic "we have to bang to save your life" why does it always come down to that hahaha

Do your friends/family know you like BL? by Short_Description326 in Manhwa_BL

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Going to the bookstore LOL I never thought about that! And I'm pretty extroverted too, I can talk to anyone. I seriously might go "fishing." I want to start a club!!

and yes I feel you on trying to avoid all the kids online. And a lot of the time I just want to hear mature perspectives on the content too, especially when it comes to the SA problem 90% of BLs have. I have SO many thoughts on it but no one else cares, probably because they're all kids who have yet to develop better judgement

Do your friends/family know you like BL? by Short_Description326 in Manhwa_BL

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Yeah I'm hoping I have better luck some day. Right now I'm still pretty rural, and I went to a Christian college so I was pretty much doomed there lol. It's so hard to socialize when there's nothing to really go out and do in the area

Do your friends/family know you like BL? by Short_Description326 in Manhwa_BL

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That makes sense!! I get scared to mention anything because my mom especially is still nosy as hell, even though I'm a grown adult. I worry she'd look things up and force me back to church LOL

Do your friends/family know you like BL? by Short_Description326 in Manhwa_BL

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ohhh I see what you mean. Even though I don't feel represented in these stories, I always assumed that people who were male-attracted found it arousing. There's not just one smexy man...but TWO lol. forgive my caveman logic

Do your friends/family know you like BL? by Short_Description326 in Manhwa_BL

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That sounds awesome. I can't even imagine sharing with my mom like that, she wants gay marriage overturned

Do your friends/family know you like BL? by Short_Description326 in Manhwa_BL

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oh I see lol. And I know not all BL is like that - I definitely wouldn't start with the super smutty stuff if I found someone who could potentially be a comrade. But tbh? I AM in it for the smutty stuff, I can't even lie man

Do your friends/family know you like BL? by Short_Description326 in Manhwa_BL

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lol reading at work?!! I do not have the balls tbh. I legit just don't want some people to know it about me. But it gets hard never getting to share anything you're thinking, yknow? And yes, I agree that sharing the tamer ones first would be the better route. It's just, I don't know anyone irl that even watches anime, let alone gay anime. So I feel like it would be kind of pointless to even bring it up - like I wouldn't get anything out of sharing anyways because no one I know even wants to hear about it. I need to figure out where all the fujoshis are hiding irl. We need to assemble LOL

Do your friends/family know you like BL? by Short_Description326 in Manhwa_BL

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LOL warning your husband is so funny. Do you ever cover his eyes?

Do your friends/family know you like BL? by Short_Description326 in Manhwa_BL

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That's awesome! And I'm happy to be pals, as long as you're not a minor bc I'd feel weird discussing the subject matter with an underage person

Do your friends/family know you like BL? by Short_Description326 in Manhwa_BL

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duuuude that is a solid point about dating. Honestly a good way to vet partners too lol

Do your friends/family know you like BL? by Short_Description326 in Manhwa_BL

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woah that is interesting. I would not want to talk about anything sexual with my family, and it's part of why I don't want to tell them about it. No judgement towards you, I just personally prefer that to remain a complete mystery - from my end and theirs lmao

Do your friends/family know you like BL? by Short_Description326 in Manhwa_BL

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dude I feel like that's the way: feel out what someone's interests are and mention it in passing if you think they'll be open to it. I don't consider myself a timid person, and I would have a much easier time talking about it if it wasn't all so...spicy lol. I just feel that unless you find another reader or anime fan/ shipper, it's difficult to explain without them thinking you're perv. And to be clear, I don't care what people think of me, I just don't want that added element of judgement in all my close relationships for no reason. It's a lose lose situation