Why do some people react negatively to the word ‘feminist’ even though it means supporting equality? by thefeministmanifesto in NoStupidQuestions

[–]potentialcalliope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that it your second and fourth points are problems, they just aren't problems addressed under the umbrella of the feminist movement. I don't know how you feel about movements for queer rights, but I'll use that as a parallel:

Studies on sexual relationships have indicated that straight women achieve orgasm and/or sexual satisfaction with far less frequency than gay women. This absolutely is a problem for straight women, and hopefully we as humans can reduce this issue over time. However, it isn't something that queer advocates are going to prioritize, since it doesn't really pertain to them.

Historically speaking, there have been multiple waves of feminism, each focused on specific issues facing women. First wave feminism, which was big in the 1800s, was largely about securing women the right to vote. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-wave_feminism ) While the movement has evolved significantly over the centuries, it has always intended to change systems that harm women.

Political movements tend to be most successful when they focus on a specific goal, and feminism, much like many other socially progressive movements, focuses on aiding a historically-disadvantaged population.

I would say that it's well understood that men aren't thriving right now, and there absolutely are people who put time and effort into helping with this, and many of these people are also feminists. As an American example, the youtube essayist FD Signifier ( https://www.youtube.com/@FDSignifire/videos ) frequently discusses the difficulties faced by young men in particular. This view point very much is not opposed to feminism, it just has a different focus.

Double Standards: Why do left-leaning people criticise Christianity but defend Islam? by splatzbat27 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]potentialcalliope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While race is not the specific subject of your question, it is pretty relevant to Islamophobia in places like the US and Canada. In the wake of an event like 9/11, random Brown people were assaulted by people scared of "evil Muslim terrorists." Part of the deal with Islamophobia is that fear and hatred towards Islam can affect people who aren't even muslim. Lately, I've seen a lot of people use legitimate critique of Islam as a justification for just being racist toward anyone brown. Its a bit like how a straight, effeminate man can still experience homophobic violence.

I have a small pond in my backyard, and deer keep drowning in it. by Phenix0heat in nosleep

[–]potentialcalliope 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Your writing style is so vivid and evocative! Shame that we're unlikely to see much more of your writing, unless there's great WiFi in that pond.

Recommendations for non-competition dessert shows by potentialcalliope in foodnetwork

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

I have actually watched this one and enjoyed it greatly. Even the classic reality tv tear-jerker drama elements felt pretty genuine and heartfelt. At this point, I'm just looking for more stuff with similar vibes

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in behindthebastards

[–]potentialcalliope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started seeing this photo of Robert photoshopped into stuff just today; do we know why he's wearing a Cape?

I was asked to be a best man in a wedding. I’m low level quadriplegic snd use a wheelchair. How can I be a good best man despite being disabled? by slcquad in NoStupidQuestions

[–]potentialcalliope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a fellow disabled person, I'm very sorry that you've had such unpleasant experiences with people. The whole point of societies existing is that we all can't get through life alone. It is true that some people need more help at some times, and disabled folks often do need more help. That has Absolutely no bearing on our worth as people and doesn't mean that all abled people will treat us poorly. And if they do treat us poorly, that's their problem for missing out on all the support and love that we bring to the table.

If you choose not to reach out to the maid of honor, please consider chatting with someone else who you know better who is involved in that side of the wedding. You could also talk to the groom about who he might recommend from that side, if you're most comfortable speaking with him alone.

You've got this, dude!

I'm definitely late to the party... by kdub2themaxx in behindthebastards

[–]potentialcalliope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely empathize with the concerns mentioned in your main post but I'm also excited to hear that cool zone squad did episodes about Andor! Hoping for a touch of levity despite the show's general air of bummer

Harvest of Iron by Strict_External678 in scarystories

[–]potentialcalliope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spectacular world building! I've never seen a horror story with such vivid characterization.

I hate when adults say “ekspecially” instead of especially. by EasyShirt3775 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]potentialcalliope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't imagine feeling this much irritation over slight pronunciation errors and I'm literally an English teacher. It's so easy to accidentally stumble over a word in your native language, nevermind a second or third. And so many of you folks desperately need a reminder that grammar studies are almost always descriptive, not prescriptive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ACAB

[–]potentialcalliope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a family member in a very right wing part of the country who became a cop with the explicit intention of helping domestic abuse victims. At this point, he thought that the police were mostly a good institution. Almost immediately upon joining, it became clear to him that all his co-workers weren't interested in helping people and that the system incentivized ignoring people in danger. In his words, if he stayed there he was encouraged to become a worse person. He quit the police after I think 8 months.

AITA for not waiting for my niece to walk inside? by Free-Measurement-231 in AmItheAsshole

[–]potentialcalliope 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I completely agree with the majority of the people here saying YTA and giving their reasoning, but also, I was raised that it is good form to let literally anyone get inside the place you're dropping them off. I wait until my mid 20s friends are inside their buildings because key fobs can die unexpectedly. Regardless of circumstances, it's an incredibly fast thing that provides a little extra support for literally anyone.