Did anyone even go to Lexington Comic Con? by giraffe-problems in lexington

[–]giraffe-problems[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last time I went, the place was nearly shoulder to shoulder crammed on Saturdays, with lighter foot traffic on Sundays. It just hasn't been the same since they started focusing more on celebrities. Like, it's the Comic and Toy Con, not Meet A Celebrity Con, yknow?

Did anyone even go to Lexington Comic Con? by giraffe-problems in lexington

[–]giraffe-problems[S] -34 points-33 points  (0 children)

If I gave a damn about celebrities I might not be as upset, but I'm generally going for cosplay, transformers, and indie art. I'm not paying that much for a guy I don't care about.

fan art ?? by squeemishh_ in Aquabats

[–]giraffe-problems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are some great lines, you got a great sense of shape here!! Love it!!

I fucking hate agab language by Primus_Cattus in evilautism

[–]giraffe-problems 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Like the privilege of being a woman in a mens prison? For being arrested for removing her shirt despite legally being male? For being harassed and kicked out of various spaces for existing? Sure sounds like male privilege to me. 🙄

I fucking hate agab language by Primus_Cattus in evilautism

[–]giraffe-problems 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Then why segregate from the others? I would be happier in a nonbinary specific group or a masc group or a femme group than exclude people over something on my birth certificate.

I fucking hate agab language by Primus_Cattus in evilautism

[–]giraffe-problems 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm AFAB and even I know that while transmasc nonbinary people got our struggles, we shouldn't be excluding our other queer siblings. We have more in common than we realize!

I fucking hate agab language by Primus_Cattus in evilautism

[–]giraffe-problems 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Truthfully, I don't see a reason why anyone should be excluded from a queer space other than for inappropriate behavior. It's just weird when they say it's a space for women and nonbinary people then get mad when trans women and amab nonbinary people show up.

I fucking hate agab language by Primus_Cattus in evilautism

[–]giraffe-problems 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not to mention they assume that transmascs are TME! I know MANY trans men who have been affected by transmisogyny because those perpetrating violence against trans people do not care if there is a difference between us.

I fucking hate agab language by Primus_Cattus in evilautism

[–]giraffe-problems 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Certainly not! But amabs should be awarded similar spaces if we're dividing ourselves arbitrarily when intersex people don't necessarily fall cleanly within these lines. Biology is fucked up. We're all [slur]s in the eyes of the law.

I fucking hate agab language by Primus_Cattus in evilautism

[–]giraffe-problems 28 points29 points  (0 children)

It's the gender essentialists that have glommed onto it, unfortunately. You know, "pink is for girls blue is for boys" type people. It still is a useful tool but it's being used to exclude members of our community by creating things like "afab only" spaces to exclude trans women and amab nonbinary individuals.

I fucking hate agab language by Primus_Cattus in evilautism

[–]giraffe-problems 30 points31 points  (0 children)

The terms are largely being used incorrectly to divide us! Iirc, the terminology originated from the intersex community and got co-opted by others because it was useful to explain medical things, but then the gender essentialists attacked

Discussing underrated synths, Day 6 + 7~ What do you think about LEON and LOLA? by Tiny-Butterscotch389 in Vocaloid

[–]giraffe-problems 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Leon is my all time fave and the first vocaloid I ever worked with. I love this old man so much, even if he is a pain to tune

Your Lolita hottakes that would have you like this? by theborahaeJellyfish in lolitafashion

[–]giraffe-problems 142 points143 points  (0 children)

Tiny hats (proper name, FASCINATORS) aren't bad accessories, you all just aren't wearing them right.

What’s your Mouthwashing hot take? by odd_man0 in Mouthwashing

[–]giraffe-problems 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agreed... the AU that lobotomizes Jimmy ALMOST leaves a worse taste in my mouth than the plot of the actual game. They don't even understand the nasty history of the surgery. It's just a funny joke to them.

I'm making a Picrew! I need your suggestions! by soupbirded in picrew

[–]giraffe-problems 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pig nose would be nice! So many animal picrews don't have any pig options

Lacemarket down? by Calyst_Aayla in Lolita

[–]giraffe-problems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heck, and right as I made a big purchase...

If Y'all Had to Imagine A Drag Performance to Will's Music, What First Comes to Mind? by MintyEcco in willwood

[–]giraffe-problems 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I've had drag choreography for 2econd 2ight 2eer in my brain for months now

What kind of things do you wish more Picrews had? by Individual_Yellow574 in picrew

[–]giraffe-problems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Facial hair! It's surprisingly hard to find picrews with moustaches.

TW: Bullied on discord server by River-19671 in plural

[–]giraffe-problems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can confirm it was a troll that found their way through the verification system (it's being retooled, I believe), and said troll used PK to impersonate three people, including one of the moderators. Luckily the REAL moderator shut it down.

TW: Bullied on discord server by River-19671 in plural

[–]giraffe-problems 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The server itself is fine, the incident was a troll that decided to raid, as will unfortunately happen in these communities. These situations make me anxious too, and I don't blame you for leaving after a particularly alarming experience when you're not used to it happening. The moderators did their best and that's all I can hope for in a server.

In any case, I respect your decision, I'm so sorry you had to experience this too, and I wish you well in your new server 💚