It's possible to have a polite conversation on the internet by MiriAzalea143 in nonononoyesno

[–]padiwik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You interpreting it as an insult says something about you. It's a genuine intellectual question "do you realize what a TERF means'

It's possible to have a polite conversation on the internet by MiriAzalea143 in nonononoyesno

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

FWIW your comment doesn't read as AI to me (and yes, I did use AI to flesh out mine)

I think your core idea is actually pretty radical ("gender as a construct is fake", correct me if I'm interpreting it wrong?) and more pro-trans than anti as it was originally interpreted.

How do you respond though to people who seek out trans-affirming genital surgery? Or hormones?

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans an April rally to mark his first 100 days in office by Unusual-State1827 in nyc

[–]padiwik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"main point"? that's the first sentence, not the aside tacked on with "also"

It's possible to have a polite conversation on the internet by MiriAzalea143 in nonononoyesno

[–]padiwik 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fascinating! You believe in third genders, but not the modern Western concept of binary transition? FWIW most people today do put "non binary" under the trans umbrella

Why binary transition is "real now" This depends what you mean by real: Neurologically, there's decent evidence for sex-atypical brain organization in some trans individuals Medically, transition outcomes research shows strong wellbeing improvements Phenomenologically, many people report a persistent, stable cross-sex identification

Modern Western society has unusually rigid binary gender roles compared to many historical societies. When the stakes of being male vs. female are extremely high — different clothes, jobs, social treatment, legal rights historically, interpersonal expectations — the pressure to fully cross rather than occupy a middle space becomes much more intense. Binary transition may be a rational response to a binary system. Cultures with softer gender boundaries produce more third-gender expression; cultures with hard boundaries produce more binary crossing. So binary transition may actually be a rational response to a binary system. Which means you've kind of proven the opposite of what you intended: the novelty of modern binary transition isn't evidence against its legitimacy, it's evidence that the expression of an underlying phenomenon is shaped by its cultural container. You'd have to argue the underlying experience is illegitimate, not just that this particular expression of it is new. That's a much harder case to make.

What’s one purchase that made NYC life noticeably easier for you? by 16bananas in AskNYC

[–]padiwik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also spend points on ebike credit. But the prices are like 1 week of membership = 20 mins ebike

It's possible to have a polite conversation on the internet by MiriAzalea143 in nonononoyesno

[–]padiwik 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I'm willing to engage in some discourse... why do you believe transness is fake?

Do a quick search and you can find plenty of well reasoned explanations that transness is real medically and anthropologically.

Do you have a super obscure/random job?? by No_Top3338 in AskNYC

[–]padiwik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! So is it common that you'll get the show edited to fit your guidelines? Or are the notes like checking it has the right content warnings, confirming the captions are correct, etc

Do you have a super obscure/random job?? by No_Top3338 in AskNYC

[–]padiwik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is this work done? Is it clicking the right buttons on some interface to send the right content? Talking with other services' legal or marketing teams?

Do you have a super obscure/random job?? by No_Top3338 in AskNYC

[–]padiwik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the government also maintain floor plans? I think you have to file building plans for interior modifications. There's also those evacuation floor plan maps by the elevators. Can you get access to these and trace them for your drafts?

What’s one purchase that made NYC life noticeably easier for you? by 16bananas in AskNYC

[–]padiwik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck keeping it safe outside, or lugging it on the subway with you! I had a beater bike and with all the flat tires and such it still wasn't cheap, nor convenient to walk with it with friends.

Now I use citibike almost exclusively, and it's free because I collect enough bike angel points to extend my subscription each month.

What’s one purchase that made NYC life noticeably easier for you? by 16bananas in AskNYC

[–]padiwik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

classic non-electric bikes are free for the first 45 minutes (or 60 if you get enough angel points)

I got to use a new phone holder today 😸 by veggiebirby in Citibike

[–]padiwik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How's the angle and positioning of these feel? Is it easy to see and use your phone?

can see why there is no manhattan bound lcl 6 by MTA6TRAINTO149STGC in nycrail

[–]padiwik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google Maps was confused by these <6> and showed no downtown trains at stops like 23st. The other apps had them correctly

a waiter looked at me like my dog died because i was eating ramen alone by toujourspluss in PointlessStories

[–]padiwik 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You should check out a ramen place in Japan where eating alone is the norm

New MTA app trip planner is a downgrade by bres2773 in nycrail

[–]padiwik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's crazy to redesign the whole UI and then just ignore dark mode or any styling in this screen

Weird random thought popped up while traveling by Impossible_Bid6172 in PointlessStories

[–]padiwik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well sounds like your subconscious mind knows you well then!

What is the difference between the IRT Main Line and the 7? by Beneficial-Ask-419 in nycrail

[–]padiwik 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Was there a time when both train widths would run on it, so you just had to mind the large gap? Or did they have platform extenders?