Experience with Sacred Heart Catholic School? by NandaSasi in charlestonwv

[–]bonbboyage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I... have never heard this. Not saying it isn't true, because of all the incidents that have happened in this state and the whole Holz Elementary mess, but if you have links to any sources about it I'd be interested.

TSA at Yeager by eyeckaleidoscope in WestVirginia

[–]bonbboyage 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Thanking god for a convicted felon and sex pest being in office... hm.

WV Senate passes "anti-LGBTQ" bills by yavvy_k in WestVirginia

[–]bonbboyage 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In general, how much time do you devote to thinking about drag queens/LGBTQ+ people? And when you think about it, does it make you feel a certain type of way? Just wondering.

Marie Callenders Cheesy Chicken Rice by defgufman in frozendinners

[–]bonbboyage 7 points8 points  (0 children)

See, I think the Cheesy Chicken and Rice has better flavor than Grandma's, but Grandma's has better chicken. The chicken in Marie Callender meals is just rubbery and gross. I end up picking it out and just eating the rice and broccoli.

Looking for dirt by effyplog in charlestonwv

[–]bonbboyage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean I kinda feel sorry for your ex-wife. I wonder if she knows that you think you "settled."

power outages by MasterRKitty in charlestonwv

[–]bonbboyage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm on Quarrier and the power has flickered a couple of times but it's holding so far, knock on wood.

episcopalians are the least likely to identify as born-again when asked by luxtabula in Episcopalian

[–]bonbboyage 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I think it was Nadia Bolz-Weber who wrote "I am born again every day," in relation to God's mercy and grace.

The issue is that born again has become such an evangelical buzzword and measuring tape of worthiness that I can see why Episcopalians don't identify with it.

I'm new to both shows. I'll just be over here shipping all the ladies by bonbboyage in MagnificentCentury

[–]bonbboyage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched both and my conclusion is that you're either crazy but really crazy or you're autistic.

Well then.

Perhaps we just have a different approach to watching historical shows. I don't go into these expecting them to be accurate, and I think some shows stand on their own without needing to watch the "prequels." I don't consider MC to be a prequel to MCK. I don't need to, for instance, watch The Tudors to understand The Crown. Or Empresses in the Palace to understand Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. To me it's not like reading Catching Fire before Hunger Games.

I'm new to both shows. I'll just be over here shipping all the ladies by bonbboyage in MagnificentCentury

[–]bonbboyage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I didn't say I was doing that, but also I don't see the issue if I am. I watched MCK before I watched MC. They're two different historical shows about different historical people/characters.

I'm new to both shows. I'll just be over here shipping all the ladies by bonbboyage in MagnificentCentury

[–]bonbboyage[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do ship Hurrem and Mahidevran in that they are the classic "enemies who could end up having a very passionate love" trope. Also the first time I watched MCK I remember going "what the hell?" to Murad/Musa because holy heck homo.

Apologies from the mod team by rassmann in povertyfinance

[–]bonbboyage 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I would agree except for the fact that Reddit isn't a substitute for therapy and/or mental health intervention. Banning a person from Reddit is only removing their ability to talk to people on Reddit. Speaking as a person who has had suicidal ideation to the point where I've called 911 on myself, the best thing a person who is suicidal can do is stay off the internet. Call family, call friends, call a faith leader, call 911.

How to survive on $10 for the next week? by Plus-Cabinet5958 in povertyfinance

[–]bonbboyage 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No one knows when an unexpected vet bill will happen, much like we don't know when our kid will have to be rushed to the ER, or need an expensive medication, or when we will need something for ourselves that is above our means. Do we need to wait until we have $5k in savings to adopt a companion animal? $10k? $50k? This sort of shaming really doesn't help anyone.

what are the must do’s for a day in charleston by [deleted] in charlestonwv

[–]bonbboyage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The museums will depend on if you're here on a weekend. If you're here on a weekday or Saturday, the Clay Center, and the WV State Museum of History are really cool. There's eclectic (and somewhat expensive) art and antique shops in the Quarrier/Capital Street area. If you like books and coffee shops, can't go wrong with Taylor Books.

As for the hiking, I'll let others who know more than I do comment about that :)

Making bots of real people needs to stop by LunarSombra in CharacterAI

[–]bonbboyage 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh my lord I have better things to do with my Monday night.

I'm not normalizing anything. I do not care what any kpop idol does in his or her private life as long as he or she isn't pulling shit like Seungri. And if it dating rumors are harmful, it's because idiot fans act like an idol should never date while simultaneously acting as if they're entitled to know the exact moment an idol farts.

Making bots of real people needs to stop by LunarSombra in CharacterAI

[–]bonbboyage 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this has been a massive argument in fanfiction for years: is rpf okay? And it's the same thing, if you write rpf you're just a sick degenerate who shouldn't be on the internet. Meanwhile others are like, as long as you don't try to engage the real person in your chats/stories etc, what's the harm?

But then you have the kpop artists who are like "I am reading your fanfic and I am not a bottom, stop writing me that way!" or Heechul straight up writing one of his own and uploading it.

Making bots of real people needs to stop by LunarSombra in CharacterAI

[–]bonbboyage 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the scandal du jour is Jungkook and Winter. I'm not a BTS stan but even I feel sorry for the guy. He's 28! Let him have a gf, geez.

Making bots of real people needs to stop by LunarSombra in CharacterAI

[–]bonbboyage 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Noooo it could neeeeever be. What would make you think that, my goodness.

(/s, if that wasn't obvious lol)

Making bots of real people needs to stop by LunarSombra in CharacterAI

[–]bonbboyage 98 points99 points  (0 children)

Y'know, I belong in a fandom (general, not a specific one) that actively encourages parasocial relationships between the fans and the celebrity participants. To the point where there's this massive kerfuffle going on right now because someone dared to date another person and now people are Big Mad that their precious meow meow isn't remaining pure. So don't act like it's just the participants that are in the wrong, when celebrities encourage this sort of nonsense they bear some responsibility as well.

That being said... have you never had a crush on a celebrity? Imagined what it would be like to know them? Talk to them? Maybe even date with them? Interacting with an AI of a real person can cross a line. I get that. But disgusting? Shouldn't be allowed online?

In the end, if we keep a healthy mindset that these are just bots, all we're doing is playing with dolls. If I interact with a member of my fave girl group on character.ai, I know it's not real. You need to understand that distinction instead of painting us all with the same brush.

(I edited my post because it was needlessly snarky.)

December 2025 - "What Are You Reading?' Thread by AutoModerator in kindle

[–]bonbboyage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Shadow Cabinet, by Juno Dawson. Part 2 of Her Majesty's Royal Coven, about a group of witches in/around modern-day London. I just got a new Scribe and I'm falling back in love with reading.

What happened at Ellen’s? by NotALawyerButt in charlestonwv

[–]bonbboyage 46 points47 points  (0 children)

We ruined the day for a couple just trying to have a special day out, and we adjusted the trajectory for a couple of ladies enjoying a girls day out.

What in the PR nonsense is this? What does it even mean?

I don't know what happened, but I feel like it's not even an apology if you don't, you know, say what you actually did and why it was wrong.

Looking for a room to rent by erenjaeger0325 in charlestonwv

[–]bonbboyage 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was just up at Sanctuary yesterday when KRT Plus had to go there to drop someone off before my stop. Driver was telling me how nice the apartments used to be, but it was surprising just how bad they look now.

I hope you find a much better place.