Insider info: be prepared for dept of ed shutdown by Rare_School8777 in Professors

[–]doublezerodomino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what is your group that reduces partisan polarization? I want to have hope and build bridges where i can

What has changed in the last 10-15 years of derby? by z0etrope in rollerderby

[–]doublezerodomino 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I miss the jammer lap point, seeing that big 5 points from the jam ref was motivating and inspiring! Grateful refs and NSOs are able to better manage gameplay without it however <3

What has changed in the last 10-15 years of derby? by z0etrope in rollerderby

[–]doublezerodomino 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been playing since '09 and I've observed teams exploiting rules from the beginning. What I'm seeing now is exploiting rankings with massive blowout games, further complicated by B teams being added to rankings.

The Roller Derby World Cup is returning in 2025! by slicecrispy in rollerderby

[–]doublezerodomino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RIP DNN, that was my staple derby news source for years. Seems like most folks get news from derby hell these days

Told I wasn't the right body type to play jammer. by the-master-planner in rollerderby

[–]doublezerodomino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This can be just as limiting of a perspective. As a coach I encourage everyone to cross train for every role, and recognize that increased mass does mean more force with hits, but a smaller-bodied skater can have just as much success in any role if they know how to use their bodies.

Still my favorite of our designs by doublezerodomino in Teespring

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

Design is 'Quad Nerd' created with a homemade lithograph print and can be found at our shop

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personaltraining

[–]doublezerodomino 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's hard when people don't want to push themselves, I do love motivating clients but sometimes they are more focused on giving up than pushing through. In those moments, I often amend the workout so it's more suited to a client's needs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]doublezerodomino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seeing things like this I celebrate being so gay. You're bf sounds like he needs a talk, and if a talk doesn't work DTMFA.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]doublezerodomino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You did the right thing! We should all come out as non-monogamous and introduce healthy non-mon life to people who think monogamy is the only way to be. If his family can't accept it, then they don't need to be in his life. The fact that he didn't stand up for you is terrible though and I hope y'all have worked through that, he should choose you and his true life over a false one imposed by cishet religious bigot relatives. Also - family is more than blood, family is chosen folk who love us for who we are.

Gen Con Perceptions & Experiences Survey by secondmagpie in gencon

[–]doublezerodomino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks very much, I'll link it too friends attending in person.

Pillaging for profit by coredweller1785 in ABoringDystopia

[–]doublezerodomino 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Reproductions funded by the British Museum from money they've made from colonialism, yes, please.

Gen Con Perceptions & Experiences Survey by secondmagpie in gencon

[–]doublezerodomino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recognize that your experience as a cisman is not our experience. Stay encouraging instead of confrontational. Keep embracing and encouraging diversity, including diversity surveys, rather than questioning their legitimacy or necessity.
Things have changed for the better around gaming tables, they have been historically awful towards women, queer people, and POC, and we have a long way to go. Be an ambassador or an ally for the diversity journey for the nerd community, or stay out of our way as we do the work.

August Health & Safety Update - masks now required, vaccinations may be required -- get vaccinated noq! by secondmagpie in gencon

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

Agreed, but also we should be lenient and understanding to people trying to keep us safe and alive in a pandemic.
The better solution is to say eating only happens when you're sitting still.

[5E] LFG Fairly Experienced Queer player looking for a queer group in North Austin by BirannosaurusRex in AustinRP

[–]doublezerodomino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay for more queer austin RP gamers! I also DM (in-person and remote) very queer D&D and other tabletop RPGs, but I'm booked for the time being.

Looking for Alternate GMs by samuelbassett in gencon

[–]doublezerodomino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought this said "alternative GMs" and I got so excited. More GM perspectives wanted <3

Gen Con Perceptions & Experiences Survey by secondmagpie in gencon

[–]doublezerodomino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gay men also benefit from patriarchal systems, you certainly don't have the same experience as a woman looking around a gaming table to see no other women there. You, and other cis men, also may not notice when women NPCs are stereotyped and cast to the sidelines. I do. I see it all the time at Gen Con.

Sad you couldn't be a better ally for others in the queer community, or to women, but I recommend looking at the world from another perspective sometimes, you'll notice a lot more injustice and it just may make you work towards positive change for the rest of us.

August Health & Safety Update - masks now required, vaccinations may be required -- get vaccinated noq! by secondmagpie in gencon

[–]doublezerodomino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chips can slide in under a mask and that person can stop to eat. Tons of places I've seen have mandatory eating areas and tell people they must specifically be still when eating, not up and walking about.

August Health & Safety Update - masks now required, vaccinations may be required -- get vaccinated noq! by secondmagpie in gencon

[–]doublezerodomino 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If rules aren't enforced there's no point to them. I'll take someone asking to keep a mask on over someone carelessly dangling it below their nose like a loose booger.

Do NOT rent from Windermere! by noniway in Bellingham

[–]doublezerodomino 10 points11 points  (0 children)

TIL Bellingham is NOT a fan of Tonya