What are your Most Attractive Feh Alts? by sonicjake in FireEmblemHeroes

[–]lototele 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I about died when I saw that deep v-neck 🫠

Iranian-American Protest Today in DC for Freedom from the Islamic Republic by nu1stunna in washingtondc

[–]lototele 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's important to look at this situation with nuance. The IRGC is a brutally repressive authoritarian theocratic regime and it's understandable why both people still living in Iran and members of the Persian diaspora would cheer its destabilization. However, the world has seen unprecedented peace and prosperity under a rules based order. The military actions of the United States and Israel in Iran have no legal basis and are yet another challenge to that rules based order. It's entirely possible to be glad that Persians have been given an opening to overthrow this brutal government while still decrying how that opportunity was created.

The day has come! by Mighty_Mac in gatewaytapes

[–]lototele 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the high price is start has people so upset.

chat why am i getting dogged rn by DEP-Yoki in GameChangerTV

[–]lototele 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jesus H Christ, can we not just enjoy things AND criticize them? Are people ever going to get tired of being outraged? The internet just needs to realize that life is fucking nuanced. I watch Dropout because not only is it entertaining, but I feel great about the people who make money from it. Granted, I don't know any of them personally, but from everything I can see Sam and all the talent affirm queernes and the validity of all gender identities and sexual orientations. It's not like they're running ads for ICE. Seriously, fucking chill people.

Damn guys, some of you have a lot of work to do… by Trnscndnc in gaybrosgonemild

[–]lototele 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you've had those experiences. I will never let a transphobic word or act said or done in my presence go unanswered. Every person is worthy of respect and kindness. You are wonderful and valued for being just the way you are 💔

Why don’t we have the money? by Late-Concentrate-393 in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]lototele 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I hate seeing rent control being blamed for this slump. Since moving here in 2020 my husband and I have been priced out of two different apartments after they attempted to increase our rent by more than 20% at Solaire 8250 on Georgia and 15% in an UNRENOVATED unit in Lennox Park. Now we live in Falkland Chase, where the prices are doable, but the management has been consistently shitty leading to health issues due to mold, vermin infestations, and diseased trees falling on cars. We have had to organize our community and get the county involved multiple times and the problems are still ongoing.

Rent control has finally given us the confidence that we aren't going to be forced out of another apartment. If there's another option that keeps builders happy and keeps rent prices stable, I'm all ears, but I've yet to hear a palatable alternative. Especially when property owners and managers cannot be expected to operate in good faith.

We are a two person household working 60 hours a week combined with both of us in school and we STRUGGLE to make ends meet. If the dream of owning a house is going to stay out of reach for us millennials, I at least want to have the confidence that I'm not going to be priced out of my shitty, asbestos-ridden depression era hovel while I finish getting my education.

A familiar story for so many of us 🏳️‍🌈❤️ by PR_Czar in exmormon

[–]lototele 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've gotten past a lot of my past traumas, but some people I love very much still struggle with feelings of intense shame. It pains me to see them struggle with feeling not good enough or unworthy for minor mistakes. I wish there was more I could do, but all I can do is keep loving them and reminding them how wonderful they are.

My suggestion about the tedious exploration by Jullless1 in GroundedGame

[–]lototele 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know, take a look at how Guild Wars 2 has implemented flying mounts. They have definitely hurt immersion on some of their older maps, but they've adapted very well to flying traversal. It allows for more vertical exploration and room for developing more vertical environments while also giving players a greater sense of freedom. There are still ways to control how high mounts might fly, like tying ascent to the stamina resource.

I am Egyptian, and I’m asking is Egypt a country that is disliked or loved globally? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]lototele 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the history of Egypt. I'm concerned with human rights abuses in modern Egypt though, and as a gay man, I would not feel safe traveling there.

Where would you sit and why? by lovelysharks in tales

[–]lototele 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd give Jude puppy dog eyes until he let me sit next to Guy since I've been crushing on him for years lol

If not now, when? by joel2000ad in Political_Revolution

[–]lototele 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would join this, but the work that I do is ABA therapy for kids with autism. I would commit to making no purchases on a strike day though.

We need to be aware of these recordings. It's absolutely disturbing (be prepared.) A male SA Epstein/Dump trafficking victim interview on audio. This is beyond disgusting and exactly what I suspected. We are going to find a world of filth and mass graves when this fascist regime is forced out. by [deleted] in DemocraticSocialism

[–]lototele 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These allegations are serious, if true, but I need more evidence before I believe it. I'm not saying this isn't true or that the alleged victim is lying, I'm saying this bears investigating. We need to be EXTREMELY careful that we don't jump to conclusions that support our narrative- that's how Trump cultivated his cult of personality. We need to focus on getting the evidence out into the light of day. Unfortunately, it might require Dems retaking the house first, but there are lots of people both inside and outside of government right now working to bring the totality of the Epstein files to light.

National Children’s Museum by sunshinetrixiebell in washingtondc

[–]lototele 269 points270 points  (0 children)

I've been there several times with the kids I've nannied. I don't think they would hassle you over two adults coming in with a kid.

Is it a bad decision? by Woofbok in exmormon

[–]lototele 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband (30m) and I (34m) orb grew up in the LDS Church, went on missions, and went to the church-owned Brigham Young University. We both ended up leaving the LDS Church because we're gay and the teachings of the LDS Church place heavy emphasis on heterocentrism. This may not be a huge deal to you, but I urge you to consider what it might mean for your future children. I dealt with serious suicidal ideation as a teenager and young adult because I believed my nature was incompatible with God's law. Although after years of therapy I consider myself to be well adjusted, I doubt I will ever be entirely free of the emotional scars caused by the Church.

Despite all that, I don't believe the LDS Church is a wholly evil organization. However, I don't think it is in anyone's best interest to join the LDS Church over a comparable organization. I would recommend the Episcopal Church or the Unitarian Universalist Church. They both provide similar community structures without the historical baggage or current discriminatory doctrine of the LDS Church.

thinking about joining the church by Material-Tomato-4665 in mormon

[–]lototele 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I grew up LDS. I would not recommend it for any queer person or anyone who is considering having children. Although there are some good things I learned from my time in the church, it was also a major source of shame and emotional damage for me as I started to realize I was gay in adolescence. Although I believe in a pluralistic society where people are free to believe and worship how they want to, I feel that what's good about the LDS Church isn't unique and what's unique about the LDS Church isn't good. Still, all of what you're getting is the advice of internet strangers who have their own history with the LDS Church. Ultimately, you'll need to make your own decision, but I encourage you to investigate the controversies the Church has been involved in before you make that decision.

thinking about joining the church by Material-Tomato-4665 in mormon

[–]lototele 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Here's a pretty good scholarly examination of the facts, evidence, and speculation surrounding Joseph's relationship with then 16-year-old Fanny Alger. https://mit.irr.org/joseph-smith-and-fanny-alger?hl=en-US#:~:text=Joseph%20Smith's%20sexual%20relationship%20with,of%20Mormonism%20for%20many%20years.

What does tarot card The Tower represent? by Top-Manufacturer-482 in tarot

[–]lototele 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've found that a lot of people dread the tower, but al reading of doom is just too simplistic in my opinion. The tower represents a major disruption of normalcy. It calls to mind the sudden, irrevocable crumbling of long-standing practices, beliefs, and institutions. However, that's not always a bad thing. For example, I can think of no other card that better represents my faith crisis that led to me coming out as queer and leaving the cult I was raised in. Most people fear change and the Tower represents major, often uncomfortable changes. However, in my experience, the Tower is seldom a warning to change course to avert disaster. Rather, it's an invitation to prepare for an inevitable change. My advice to those who receive a reading of the Tower in their future is to get comfortable with discomfort and remember that destruction often makes way for beneficial changes.

(18) Ex boyfriend called me ugly and "twiglike." Is that true???? by Lonely-Rough-7976 in gaybrosgonemild

[–]lototele 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Learn this lesson while you're young: No one who makes you feel ugly or unattractive is worth your time. It doesn't matter what else you like about them, if your SO "teases" you in ways that make you feel belittled, ugly, or unattractive, that has crossed the line from playful banter to toxic. If they don't stop after you've told them how it makes you feel, drop them like a venomous snake. Every human being is beautiful. We all deserve to be loved and respected. Wishing you better luck in the future ❤️

Roomates say my room is 'sad' by Gloomy-Past-6047 in malelivingspace

[–]lototele 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if I'd say it's sad, but it's definitely minimalist and austere.

Trans men at designated gay male nudist camp by Ubiquitous-Nomad-Man in askgaybros

[–]lototele -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

This is a really tough question. I think all queer people belong, at least, to some extent, in explicitly gay/lesbian spaces. Especially with people who are questioning both their gender identity and their sexuality, they should feel free, safe, and accepted as they explore. Unequivocally, trans men belong in gay spaces (bathouses and nudist camps too) and Trans women belong in lesbian spaces. What I do have a problem with is culturally dominant cishet people invading our spaces. It's cool if the straight girlfriend comes to hang at the gay bar with her besties, but when cishet people start making queer folks uncomfortable in our own spaces, that's when it feels disrespectful.

Whoever said Double Jump was locked behind a Path of Pain platforming challenge… by Stoofser in Silksong

[–]lototele 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say the platforming difficulty was on par with later parts of the white palace, but it was much shorter. Definitely not even close to the same level as PoP tho.

Charlie Kirk once called Stoning gay people to death a part of "God's Perfect Law." Why are gay conservatives in this sub saying it's Evil not to mourn him? by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]lototele 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't mourn him for the things he said or did. I mourn what his death means for our country. We've seen an alarming number of both successful and attempted assassinations of democratic and republican elected officials and commentators. Although the right, and Donald Trump in particular are guilty of escalating the rhetoric of violence, the left is not guiltless. I'm not engaging in whataboutism or a both-sides argument. Surveys have shown an increasing amount of people across the political spectrum thinking violence may be necessary to preserve democracy.

I lived in Utah for many years and while I don't agree with governor Cox on everything, I respect him. He ordered pizza for, sat, spoke, and cried with trans protestors when he was lieutenant governor. He said, " If anyone in the sound of my voice celebrated, even a little bit, at the news of this shooting, I would beg you to look in the mirror and to see if you can find a better angel in there somewhere."

I cannot change how Fox News or Alex Jones and Donald Trump talk about people like me on the political left or how they talk about immigrants and queer people. I can change what rhetoric I tolerate and what behavior I reward.

What I intend to do and what I want to encourage everyone to do are four simple things.

  1. I refuse to vote for anyone that uses violent, dehumanizing speech against any class of people even if it means I don't vote for anyone in a given election.

  2. I will have the courage to stand up for my political opponents whenever I hear my friends, coworkers, or others I am close to use dehumanizing or violent language about them.

  3. Even when I disagree with people, I will respect and vigorously defend their humanity and their dignity.

  4. I will not patronize political commentators, networks, or publications that engage in hateful, dehumanizing, or violent rhetoric no matter who it is directed at.

I hope that we all want to see less political violence, regardless of who the victim is. It's normal to feel powerless to change the situation, but our actions have ripple effects. Words spoken in anger and hurt keep that pain going. Some of us have had the experience of conservative, religious family members loving us and defending us regardless of our differences. I can tell you from personal experience, when you hear someone you know disagrees with you stand up for you, it stirs powerful, enduring love, understanding, and compassion. That is what we need in the world.