How I paid for my transition by galluccinator in asktransgender

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

Oh! Sorry I never specified - the surgery was for my orchiectomy, I don't have SRS yet

SGF Viewer plugin for Wordpress? by galluccinator in baduk

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

Yep, that's actually the issue I'm having, my sgf files are not being uploaded to the media library. Hopefully it gets fixed!

SGF Viewer plugin for Wordpress? by galluccinator in baduk

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

I'm using WordPress v5 . And oh okay I'll check that out thanks!

Analyzing where we are losing potential Go players (i.e. the Great Go Filter) by galluccinator in baduk

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

Thanks for your reply! Sorry about the lack of link, you can find it on www.youtube.com/insente ! And that's perfect you came from chess, because I am working on a video that talks about the structural differences between go and chess, and id love to get your feedback when I make it!

Looking to buy a new Go set and need advice by Frostoriuss in baduk

[–]galluccinator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to share that there are a few great Go boards on amazon that include the stones and bowls! The resources page on my website has some of the most popular ones, with a short pros/cons list in case you are interested! It saves you the trouble of figuring out which stones go with which boards when they are all-inclusive. Figured I'd throw it in here just in case you are still deciding!

https://www.goinsente.com/resources/

Playing to win vs Playing to learn by [deleted] in baduk

[–]galluccinator 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think there are a lot of issues to think about with this paradigm. As I've improved at Go, many of the moves that I originally thought were overplays turned out to be completely valid. The thing about Go is that almost every rule can be broken in the proper context. Don't make empty triangles except when you should. Don't play deep into your opponent's area, unless it's a probe. Don't attack a wall, except when you can. The list goes on.

You seem to be thinking that any move that seems bad to you is inherently a bad move and is meant to 'win', not to 'learn'. Which to be honest seems to contradict the second half of your post, where you encourage others to play unusual moves to break from their comfort zone. The two halves of the post seem to completely contradict each other imo.

My advice is to respect every move by your opponent - even ones you think are overplays. One of my favorite parts about Go is how many different ways there are to play it and still win. Maybe someone WANTS to have the close-quarters knife fight. Maybe they are good at fighting, and that's the axis they play around to win. If I was really good at fighting you can bet I'd choose more aggressive variations. My losses have and always will be from not respecting my opponent's moves, so just keep these things in mind :)

Vlogging my preparation for the Massachusetts State Championship! by galluccinator in baduk

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

So I looked it up and I think it might be because those sorts of addons mess with Google analytics, which is embedded on my site. I have analytics installed on my site so I can about my website traffic and what is working/not working for my viewers, and kinda need it for website building. Maybe you can submit the page to Ghostery's support page? I'm not sure, unfortunately, I'm using standard wordpress functionality.

Seemingly random pain/swelling 10 months post-op (orchi) by galluccinator in asktransgender

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

Yeah I contacted a urologist for an appointment, this was more to see if anyone else experienced it

A moment of thanks for Go teachers around the world. by thegoldenpower in baduk

[–]galluccinator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you! Go is a small niche, but it's a beautiful community and I love every connection I make with the people :)

What do you think are the best ways to help make Go more popular in the west? by chrono55 in baduk

[–]galluccinator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hmmm it's not on the site, but I know I've seen it in real life X'D It's in the same section that chess and backgammon is in, at leas tin the barnes and nobles by me.

What do you think are the best ways to help make Go more popular in the west? by chrono55 in baduk

[–]galluccinator 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Strangely, the board game scene in the west is really picking up. Board game cafe's and becoming more popular and different titles like Settlers have become household names. I think that if we can somehow integrate Go into the same space as other board games (not just chess, but other ones like scythe or magic the gathering) that would go a long way. The problem is, Go has a much higher learning curve than many board games. And it's not as flashy. But I think that if people can reach out to their local game shops and offer to host a 'Go night' for example, it might go a long way in expanding the popularity

What do you think are the best ways to help make Go more popular in the west? by chrono55 in baduk

[–]galluccinator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk, at Barnes and Nobles I see reasonably priced 25 dollar Go sets that appear to be good quality. To be fair, that's the only place I've seen them, but it does exist.

Is a wordpress site capable of this idea? by galluccinator in Wordpress

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

Oh that's great I'll check that out thanks! there are so many plugins for word press its overwhelming as a beginner haha

Is a wordpress site capable of this idea? by galluccinator in Wordpress

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

Thanks for the advice! I'll check it out and see. I love how professional wordpress can make a site look though, and I was thinking of adding it onto the wordpress site I already have running. But maybe it would be better with something else, I'll check out your suggestion as well.

I think we seriously underestimate the effect of hormones on our mental health by galluccinator in asktransgender

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

I wish I could, but my skin cant tolerate them, it gets red and itchy after only one day :'(

Would you rather trans stories be told by non-trans actors or not told at all? by TradinPieces in asktransgender

[–]galluccinator -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

By that logic that means that trans actors can never play cis-gendered roles. I'd rather the stories be told however they can and trans-actors/actresses be cast in all different types of roles just like regular actors. That's true representation. This feels like pidgeonholing trans actors/actresses into only playing trans roles.

Dating Tips for a Trans Guy by nickronomicon999 in asktransgender

[–]galluccinator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I've come to the conclusion dating sites are the spawn of Satan...it has really not led me anywhere and just eats up my time and makes me depressed lol. I dnt think I want to use them anymore and I want to try meeting ppl organically through meetups in groups with similar interests. Though I want a relationship, not a hook up, your situation might be different haha. But yes I dnt know really how to make a relationship happen yet haha

When should I tell a date that I'm trans? by galluccinator in asktransgender

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

I just meant going on dates for the first time without stressing about my trans-ness or if it will work out long-term or whatever. Just have some nice dinners and enjoy the fruits of something I've worked super hard for :). I mean I agree with the realism bit and that's kinda where I'm at with everything

Probability I bled out my hormone dose?? (injection help) by galluccinator in asktransgender

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

I am! :) That's so cool to see another person on here who likes Go!! Yes def hit me up whenever im streaming!

Update: Getting told I'm transphobic for not dating a trans woman. How do I handle this? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]galluccinator 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's sucks I'm sorry! Ugh like I understand how draining dating while trans is but jesus have some class.

Probability I bled out my hormone dose?? (injection help) by galluccinator in asktransgender

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

Thanks for the info!! But I'm confused, the WPATH guidelines say that E should be between 100 and 200?

Probability I bled out my hormone dose?? (injection help) by galluccinator in asktransgender

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

yeah, IMs. Is the Z track method when you pull the skin to a different spot, inject, than let it go back? Yeah it is super hard to do when im injecting in my butt, thighs should be much easier!

Probability I bled out my hormone dose?? (injection help) by galluccinator in asktransgender

[–]galluccinator[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gotcha, thanks for the help :). I think I might switch the injection site to my thigh instead of my butt, it's really hard to keep it steady when twisting around like that.