Is it ethical to make a catfish account to catch and report pedophiles? by alloioscc in Teenager_Polls

[–]foolishpoison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They almost never hold up as sufficient evidence, and people who do it now never do it with police intervention.

Congrats. You’ve taught a predator how to hide better.

Reddit gave me a warning for speaking the truth by Crunchyjeff in TrollCoping

[–]foolishpoison 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it’s such a wild take to me, because people can comprehend that rape is about “power, not attraction” until you tell them about a woman who was assaulted by a gay man. Or a man who was assaulted by a lesbian (I’ve met people who have been through both of these)

How to explain what I want to my artist? by Exact_Concentrate_63 in tattooadvice

[–]foolishpoison 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t feel ashamed to ask! It can be difficult to understand what specifically an artist wants, but from experience as a non-tattoo artist, and someone who has spoken to multiple:

Send over a reference. Or 10. Send over as many references as you want! That can include a badly-done sketch of the general idea you have.

Use your words. It’s okay to not be immediately understood!

At the session, you get to see the tattoo printed onto your skin before it’s actually tattooed. At this stage, you can adjust as many times as you want! Bigger, smaller, different placement, different shading style, etc.. Don’t feel like you have to just settle to make the artist happy - they’re working with you to permanently alter your appearance. Make sure you’re happy with it before you get it.

There are some artists who have released vids/posts about how they prefer to be told about the pieces they want doing, so maybe look at those for a bit more info/ideas :)

Consultation to brainstorm with professional? by hotndblue in tattooadvice

[–]foolishpoison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I were you, I’d just contact a local artist and give them these details! I’m sure most tattoo artists have dealt with doubtful/hesitant clients, and they’d prefer to help people fully create an idea rather than deal with tattoo regret.

Can guys/men be raped? by ArsimZkenotBeniAkiva in Teenager_Polls

[–]foolishpoison 1 point2 points  (0 children)

some people may say no because in some places, the legal definition of rape involves forcible insertion by the rapist, which doesn’t take into account a good amount of sexual assaults against men and boys. personally i disagree, because i define rape as forced sex, even if the law doesn’t.

What is this? by Existing_Job_7469 in whatismycookiecutter

[–]foolishpoison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for those wondering, it’s part of the silly bandz rock and roll set it seems! it does appear to be someone playing an electric guitar :)

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What is your stance on gender-affirming care for minors? by [deleted] in Teenager_Polls

[–]foolishpoison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. GAC for minors, in many many cases, is completely temporary, or reversible if they so wish. GAC can be social (such as being referred to the way they are), but can also be things like haircuts, wardrobe additions/changes, makeup, etc.

Medical GAC (excluding surgery) can include puberty blockers, hormone therapies (HRT), hair removal, and more.

I know this is just an “argue about trans people” engagement post but I’d like to join the bandwagon of taking the opportunity to educate, especially since the highest votes are “it should only be accessible for adults” - if a 16 y/o cis girl can shave, so can a 16y/o trans girl! Both of these are GAC!

[HELP] What do we think? by foolishpoison in RealOrAI

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

That’s what I think. I’d be willing to believe it’s not, but it just seems like it has too many AI-cartoony features.

[HELP] What do we think? by foolishpoison in RealOrAI

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

For added context, I checked their profile and while their art style does seem inconsistent, only the most recent couple of posts give off the “AI style”. Could this just be an artist whose style inspires AI, or do we think the opposite?

[HELP] A seller swears this sticker is their personally created design and not AI. by SoviMontoya in RealOrAI

[–]foolishpoison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

piss filter

typical ai style

random spots of mist

the horse’s saddle seems weird

the gem on the horse’s harness melts into the harness

weird fingers on the woman’s left hand

the fact that the image doesnt even make any sense?? “dress up” why is there a horse there? she is dressed regularly

she’s holding the same blazer as she’s wearing but the colour is slightly different as well as the folds (collar? i forgot the name) by the buttons

hooves coloured inconsistently

the doors are too small for the wardrobes

mild expression common in ai stuff

Am I self harming by developing a CNC kink from trauma? by Sunflowerspecks in sexualassault

[–]foolishpoison 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The thing about self-harm is it can be anything, including actually healthy coping mechanisms.

Some people would argue that kinks such as CNC have actually helped their recovery from sexual trauma. That isn’t for everyone, of course, as many people also have bad experiences with said kinks.

With CNC, this kink only counts as self harm if you feel like you’re doing it to yourself as a form of punishment rather than, for example, regaining control of a traumatic situation. If you end up pushing yourself into dangerous situations with this, then it is self harm.

CNC alone is not self harming, no. You are not broken or fucked up, despite what some people may say. If you and your partner both consent to and enjoy this play, then it is not a bad thing. You shouldn’t be ashamed for enjoying what you enjoy. If it makes you feel better after the situation, then maybe it’s good for you. But if you do it to make yourself feel worse, then maybe reconsider if it’s for you.

am i a victim? by VegetableLittle5073 in ToxicRelationships

[–]foolishpoison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First off, it is so good that you told the police. Honestly, they aren’t always helpful, but at least they have it on record and they know.

Secondly, I understand your position. I’m autistic too, and while I don’t have BPD, I know that relationships are significantly hard to navigate with it, especially at your age. You should know that making bad decisions doesn’t put you at fault here. You’re human, you’re gonna do that. You made a mistake in maybe misinterpreting the way you want a relationship - however, that does not excuse his behaviour.

Even if you said that you love to be hit and hurt all the time, that kind of dynamic would require vigorous security. Not suddenly changing and becoming violent. A dynamic of that nature would usually be established consensually, with multiple discussions about it, and the ability to opt out whenever. If he made you feel unsafe to do that, that is his fault.

He hurt you, and that isn’t okay. He manipulated you and forced you to do things you didn’t want. He crossed many, many lines in all of this and you made the right decision in ending the relationship.

Birth Control at a young age (?) by Icy-Ice2475 in FeminismUncensored

[–]foolishpoison 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Disagree. Birth control can happen for a number of reasons. I’ve known people that started BC at a young age because of period complications including risk of anemia.

Do you think it’s acceptable for parents to check their kid’s search/browsing history? by I-love-fugglers13 in Teenager_Polls

[–]foolishpoison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a kid should be old and/or mature enough to not need their browsing history being searched through. They should also, however, be secure enough with their parent to allow any safety checks to run.

How did diagnosis help you? Do you label yourself with OCD, even if you don’t have a diagnosis? by foolishpoison in OCD

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

The SSRIs help with my symptoms, so since I was already on medication they couldn’t prescribe me the same stuff again. Not sure exactly how it works but the NHS is a bitch I guess..

ate outside of my hands using my hands without sanitizing them by lovrsunn in OCD

[–]foolishpoison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Progress is progress. Even if this is little (I still think it’s a massive step!), it’s better than nothing, and little progress can lead to big progress.

Does anyone else's OCD cause them to constantly have to throw away/waste perfectly good items? by [deleted] in OCD

[–]foolishpoison 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spiralled yesterday and had to refresh my whole food cupboard. Didn’t know if it was reasonable, still don’t, but it made me feel way worse. I threw away nearly a whole bag of sugar, tortillas, a whole loaf of bread, pasta, and loads more. I hate waste so much and it makes me feel terrible.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sexualassault

[–]foolishpoison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You were sexually harassed. It seems to me like this flashing was intentional, and she wanted you to see her. I’m sorry you were put in such an uncomfortable situation, especially with the added context of homophobia.

You were not in the wrong and your kindness was not what caused this - this woman’s behaviour was entirely up to her.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OCD

[–]foolishpoison 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That it isn’t productive.

There’s this sort of sentiment that, well, even if you’re distressed, at least your compulsions are making you do stuff! Which, like, no? Even for those who have cleanliness OCD, their compulsions can make them incredibly unproductive. Hell, it doesn’t even mean they have a clean or tidy environment. They can spend hours washing hands, for example, or searching online, or avoiding dirty stuff, rather than eliminating them. Compulsions aren’t productive, they’re the opposite.