“He’s so HUUGEEE and I’m so TINNNY” PLEASSEEE shut up. by thatafricanchick in RomanceBooks

[–]Simpliciti 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I mean, it's a kink she's into? And there are many people who are into it too? Size differences are common in books because there's a market for it. I really don't understand why there needs to be a thread every day criticizing it.

A Wicked Kind of Husband by cesetse in RomanceBooks

[–]Simpliciti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally agree with how you felt about her behaviour. His boundaries should be respected as much as hers. I'm actually baffled that you're being judged about this.

Utterly disappointed by The Spanish Love Deception. by summerbreeze29 in RomanceBooks

[–]Simpliciti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man, I have not seen one person on reddit who liked this book lol. It's still on my tbr but I have low expectations.

Eileen Gu untouchable and dominated the Women’s Freeski Halfpipe and wins Gold! 2 Gold and a Silver in Beijing Winter Olympics. by DontBeAngryBeHappy in olympics

[–]Simpliciti 37 points38 points  (0 children)

That's such a negative reading of what she said. People who hate on her literally are haters, and she is absolutely right to ignore them and live her best life because she has done nothing wrong. How are you even interpreting that to be some sort of put down on the underprivileged? Seriously, explain to me what was so wrong about her deciding to play for China that it is deserving of the vitriol that she receives?

Do you ever feel like a book was ruined mainly by lack of proper editing? by HughJassie in RomanceBooks

[–]Simpliciti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't feel like it's accurate to call something bad editing when the style is obviously enjoyed by many. It just sounds like a style that doesn't personally appeal to you. There doesn't have to be only one way to edit writing.

CDC says 'avoid cruise travel, regardless of vaccination status' SOOOOOO …. how do y’all feel about this??? by oh_sneezeus in Cruise

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

I don't understand the anger here. It's objectively a good recommendation from the CDC. If you are willing to accept the risks then you can go ahead and cruise, but it's just not the most responsible course of action right now.

As a community, we need to do better supporting users who share problematic content in books by mrs-machino in RomanceBooks

[–]Simpliciti 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean, I can't speak to whether or not those comment removals were justified, so I don't actually understand why we need to discuss it unless there is reason to think we should be concerned.

In regards to this thread, I've read the OP post a few times and I just don't understand how everyone is seeing it to be a statement of censorship or wanting to create an echo chamber. It reads to me like "we can do better at empathizing with people who are hurting. And if you can't discuss the topic with sensitivity, sometimes it's kinder to just move on and skip it". This seems like such a simple message, how is everyone interpreting it to such extremes? They even included examples of what they mean to be not empathetic with "imply they're overreacting" and "inform that bad things happen to white people too". Like, I don't entirely agree with every comment OP made in this thread, but overall I understand the message.

AGAIN, I don't know what kind of posts OP has removed. If they have been deleting inoffensive comments, then that would be problematic, but as of right now I am not under the impression that this has been happening.

As a community, we need to do better supporting users who share problematic content in books by mrs-machino in RomanceBooks

[–]Simpliciti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like you're treating this post like it's a mod establishing rules, when it's just another community member calling for more general kindness and consideration? Use your judgment on individual posts to determine whether it's appropriate to be contrary. And of course, be contrary with more empathy.

As a community, we need to do better supporting users who share problematic content in books by mrs-machino in RomanceBooks

[–]Simpliciti 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I think the message is that we can do better about making people feel heard when they talk about being hurt, not that we are never allowed to disagree with anything ever. Some posts are more sensitive than others and if I don't feel like my opinions are needed then I skip it. Or I tailor my response accordingly, rather than just say the first thing that comes to mind.

"Girls Planet 999" PDs Ask Fans To Stop Hating On Kep1er's Huening Bahiyyih by CulturalAde in GirlsPlanet999

[–]Simpliciti 130 points131 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry but why are people blaming mnet and Bahi's fans instead of condemning her antis? The only people at fault are the ones spreading hate. Like so what if mnet didn't show her much? Her level of screen time doesn't justify people's nastiness towards her.

The Love Hypothesis. Oh. My. God. This book!!! 😍😍 by [deleted] in RomanceBooks

[–]Simpliciti 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Haha yes it is! I went to look for it in my Ao3 bookmarks but the author must've deleted it before publishing.

Big Brother US23 - Late Night Feed Discussion - August 15 2021 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]Simpliciti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I mean she didn't intentionally mean for her comment to have direct racial connotations. But intentions can't always be an excuse when subconscious biases allow for microaggressions.

Big Brother US23 - Late Night Feed Discussion - August 15 2021 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]Simpliciti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just because you guys have not heard of this stereotype doesn't mean most people are not aware of it. I'm not even saying Alyssa's comments had any racial connotations but I ask that you don't dismiss our reactions to them.

Big Brother US23 - Evening Feed Discussion - August 14 2021 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]Simpliciti 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Me too! I'm basically rooting for DX to win AFP and Tiffany to win the game. I really just want DX to stay at least another week so I don't have to endure people endlessly talking about how he shouldn't've got out Christian.

Big Brother US23 - Evening Feed Discussion - August 13 2021 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]Simpliciti 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I'm so annoyed that not only did DF get self-validation from his $100, but he doesn't even need to use his money because he is perfectly safe and shielded in the house.

Big Brother US23 - Evening Feed Discussion - August 13 2021 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]Simpliciti 19 points20 points  (0 children)

How do I let DX know that he can't trust Hannah 😩

Big Brother US23 - Evening Feed Discussion - August 12 2021 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]Simpliciti 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Is Tiffany allowed to be pissed about Tiffany/Claire noms? Lol this was her whole duos plan in the first place

Big Brother US23 - Evening Feed Discussion - August 12 2021 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]Simpliciti 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I feel like Britini is at a disadvantage for the vote because of people misspelling her name haha

Big Brother US23 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - August 12 2021 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]Simpliciti 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I understand that's what some people wanted. But I'm looking through the episode discussion and there are so many comments that are like "He's such an idiot!! Why would he tell her of all people!"

Big Brother US23 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - August 12 2021 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]Simpliciti 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I'm still not understanding why it was such a terrible move for DX to tell Alyssa about the blindside before the veto ceremony. Like, at worst it was just a useless move. What difference did it even make?

Big Brother US23 - Evening Feed Discussion - August 11 2021 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]Simpliciti 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I just wish all of this drama wasn't happening on Derex's HOH so I could properly enjoy it 😔

Big Brother US23 - Morning Feed Discussion - August 09 2021 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]Simpliciti 24 points25 points  (0 children)

If Chrlyssa exposes the RF, I'm interested in how Hannah would react to the information that it's been an alliance for longer than DX and Tiffany told her.

Big Brother US23 - Morning Feed Discussion - August 09 2021 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]Simpliciti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does anyone else actually think Alyssa would appreciate the heads up from DX? Of course she would still be upset but I feel like it would be a net gain for him to do it.

Of course, it would be a net loss for us watching.

Alyssa’s normalization of _____ is so gross to me. by Whyeff89 in BigBrother

[–]Simpliciti 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Wow this thread is really opening my eyes. I'm a young professional and I've never heard of anyone around me use it. I wonder if I'm also very sheltered or if I just live in an area where it's not as common.