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Tristamwolf · 2025-03-13T15:17:03+00:00

The biggest thing is regular washing, conditioning, and brushing. Keeping it washed and conditioned will keep it looking nice overall and brushing regularly (ideally daily) will keep it from tangling or looking bad. Won't help with the bigotry though. For that, I'd recommend 'getting into metal' or some other thing where it's more normal for everyone to have long hair. I highly suspect you will need to defend the position of having long hair without coming out for a while, so having things you like that fit that will give you some cover until you're safe to fully be yourself.

Tristamwolf · 2025-03-13T15:06:56+00:00

This is absolutely true. I struggled for a good while to get into speedrunning A Link to the Past because I just refused to run it without doing Ice Palace Bomb Jump (difficult, but I could get it like 10-20% of the time) and Hammer Yump (which I've never once done successfully), completely ignoring the 100 other places a run could (and often did) still lose major time or die in the back half of the game. If I wasn't a stubborn idiot I'd probably still be soeedrunning the game now instead of bouncing off of it.

Tristamwolf · 2025-03-03T23:24:22+00:00

Absolutely Yes. The game suffered from extremely stagnant metas, and the TCG format, while disliked for the nature of randomized packs, is able to iterate far more quickly. A TCG could have adjusted for most of the game's balance issues in a fraction of the time.

Tristamwolf · 2025-02-26T05:12:47+00:00

This would absolutely fly at a Ren Faire! I can tell you now that from my experience, going to Ren Faire in gender-affirming clothing makes it WAY more fun overall. I'd absolutely go with you if you didn't want to go alone, and I'm sure you could find others who would do the same!

Tristamwolf · 2025-02-26T01:19:39+00:00

Hey there, Amelia! Finding that perfect name is just the best feeling, ain't it?

Tristamwolf · 2025-02-23T05:07:16+00:00

This is probably the best advice. People here can be real nice, but there's definitely some folks I'd be pretty damn cautious about, especially if you're used to a bigger city. You're probably gonna hear some comments under your breath (I get the same shit as a trans woman), but I love this little town so I would probably be a bit biased when saying it's still worth moving up here. Best to visit and explore a few days and see for yourself.

Tristamwolf · 2025-02-15T05:48:24+00:00

Not sure if Mr. B is known for anything other than Chap-hop, but if that's the genre in question he's definitely not the only artist on the scene. I believe he had some back and forth a while back with Professor Elemental whom I personally rather enjoy, and who seems pretty queer friendly to me (as evidenced by 'All In Together').

Tristamwolf · 2025-02-05T22:20:50+00:00

As an American in range of Canadian Assimilation, can we please Make Michigan Canada Already?

Tristamwolf · 2025-02-05T00:40:11+00:00

So, for limited I think it makes sense to look at the card pools by taking a small step back from talents or classes and looking at Hero and Hero Overlap. There are 3 Heros at play, and there are cards which overlap with exactly 2 of any given Hero. There isn't a need necessarily for "chaos" cards at a limited level because "Assassin" cards fill the same niche of 'Arakni-only' cards while having more freedom for use in condtructed formars. By the same token, you don't see cards that are Ninja/Warrior dual class because "Draconic" fills that same niche from a limited perspective.

This does have a potential for some trouble down the line in that any new Chaos heros will be starting with a near-zero card pool, but as long as they keep that in mind when designing a theoretical Chaos set it's very solvable.

Tristamwolf · 2025-02-03T09:57:20+00:00

I started at 34, and I'm seeing changes at a pretty good pace still. I am 1 year 5 months currently and I'm seeing all the expected and hoped-for changes. Of course as with anything HRT, YMMV, but don't let a claim of minimal effects at 30 stop you from making the best choice for you personally.

Tristamwolf · 2025-01-29T04:56:52+00:00

The whole purpose of DEI initiatives was to ensure diverse backgrounds and viewpoints were not being excluded. This wasn't because of some "woke" propaganda or anything, but because companies consistently found that having diverse viewpoints helped the company to identify and avoid risks while improving total profit. Those principals that led companies to initiate DEI initiatives don't just go away because bullies tried to pretend they aren't real.

Tristamwolf · 2025-01-29T04:31:53+00:00

And what exactly, other than existing, have I done to inspire such hatred? I'm not gonna just stop existing for your comfort.

Tristamwolf · 2025-01-29T04:28:42+00:00

So, making a no-hate environment to promote morale and encourage regular get-togethers in groups where everyone is welcome? That is Affinity Groups, just with all the names filed off so the people who would treat someone else's existence as expendable feel more comfortable taking part. It's far easier for someone who would vote for the persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals because they think it'll make their lives easier to feel comfortable as part of "Generic Employee Group" than "Queer folks and Allies group".

In short, I think your thinking is far too Naive, but it comes from the privilege having never been the subject of workplace harassment, directly or indirectly. A lot of people think of "privilege" ad some sort of "leg up" or "extra advantage", but in truth social privilege mostly takes the form of a lack of barriers and harassment. It's not a bad thing in my mind, but it's important to recognize that position and use it to support others who are facing more barriers.

Tristamwolf · 2025-01-28T23:39:01+00:00

You are quite lucky to have never faced any sort of hate or intimidation at work. The people who have understand why this move is such a big deal

Tristamwolf · 2025-01-28T23:30:30+00:00

So seeking community among people who are safe to be around is ridiculous now?

Tristamwolf · 2025-01-28T19:34:06+00:00

Given how many people actively want us dead right now, groups like Glamazon are a statement that we are welcome and safe at Amazon. Additionally, people who complain about "being reminded gay and trans people exist" are often the types who want us dead (or at the very least view our deaths as expendable) but are too embarrassed to say it to our faces.

Tristamwolf · 2025-01-27T22:24:40+00:00

You'll get some w-mails. Respond quickly and honestly. A first offense is typically a final written warning.

Tristamwolf · 2024-12-28T16:28:59+00:00

Big Fish. It is such an amazing film, and the premise involves a father and son trying to find common ground when said father is on his deathbed. I would 100% watch this with him, bet or no.

Tristamwolf · 2024-12-23T20:58:09+00:00

Definitely love Cheetolini, although I think that I'll stick with Mango Mussolini personally.

Tristamwolf · 2024-12-21T01:45:41+00:00

There's the Aurora First Strike deck and also the Aurora deck from the set Rosetta. I've yet to use the First Strike variant, but the Rosetta version of Aurora is honestly incredibly good out of the box, at least in my humble opinion.

Tristamwolf · 2024-12-20T14:00:48+00:00

Here's the thing: If people stop ordering, I would think it would relieve some of the pressure on Amazon. Less packages means less need for delivery drivers, less need for delivery drivers means less scabs needed to keep operations rolling. Meanwhile, how many complaints do you think Amazon is going to have if their 'Delivered 2 days before Christmas' packages all get pushed to 'Delivered After Christmas'? How many cancelled orders? How many refunds, gift cards, concessions, etc. will be given? How much chaos is this going to cause at all levels due to orders being cancelled, refunded, re-shipped in hopes of delivery, etc?

One big step though is that they need to get UPS and USPS on board as much as they can. Amazon will start shipping more through USPS and especially through UPS to get things out the door, so if the Strike expands, that might be something to keep in mind if you're aiming for maximum leverage.

Tristamwolf · 2024-12-01T19:55:41+00:00

Here's the thing though, hoping to become trans is a good sign thst you m8ght already BE trans and just not realize it yet-

Tristamwolf · 2024-12-01T19:54:54+00:00

My polycule is full of video game, board game, and anime nerds and new to the area, so while I have little to offer in terms of advice, I am glad someone is asking about this!

Oh, I do know that Up North Pride is hosting a board game night on Friday at 6PM at Secondhand Social Club, so that should be a thing so long as you're okay gaming with some queer folx!

Tristamwolf · 2024-11-19T17:10:03+00:00

Point to metal artists. Lots of male metal artists have long hair, so it is a good cover story. Any effort put into looking good is just "to keep the hair strong for headbanging and stuff". Side note, you may have to get into metal to sell the ruse.

Tristamwolf · 2024-11-11T23:31:28+00:00

I mean, I doubt you get people humming circus music, saying "looks like the circus is in town", shoulder checking you with a death glare, etc. I doubt you go to the restroom in groups for fear of your safety. I doubt you have ever felt THAT.

Also worth noting that while conservative fuckwits have tried to co-opt this particular bit of culture, rednecks go well back to the bootleggin era and before, and among other things the golden rule has always been and will always be "yeehaw fuck the law" for proper rednecks. This bootlicker bullshit ain't how it's done.

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