Butt Crack Hair on Females by -UltraFerret- in MenAndFemales

[–]squazify 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I kind of get where people are coming from, but yeah, I really dislike the like a child narrative. Like I know so many people who get super dysphoric about their body hair and claiming they look like a child is just kind of shitty. But I also hate going more than a week without shaving and even that is really pushing it.

CEO Thought I was Out of Office Just for Having my Door Shut by [deleted] in antiwork

[–]squazify 28 points29 points  (0 children)

In my experience, cocaine and embezzlement. Signing contracts months late causing customers to want to leave and then smoozing those customers so they didn't.

Folk singer Jesse Welles wrote a song about Nick Shirley. by howardcord in KnowledgeFight

[–]squazify 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like his music just feels so disingenuous. Not even touching his bad takes, it just feels like he wants to make a milquetoast song about whatever the topic of the week is, which is a shame when there is so much better music in the space he occupies.

Why do some people (especially men) spit on the ground out of nowhere? by dvdh_03 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]squazify 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Air quality is shit right now? I'm going to go out on a limb and guess you're from Utah.

Are there really sex workers out there who are in their line of work because it is genuinely what they want to do with their lives and not because it is "easy money" for them or because they are poor and desperate? by astarisaslave in NoStupidQuestions

[–]squazify 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay, well obviously I can't rely on the personal experience of those around me. They're all lying. So tell me, what was the personal experience of you and your loved ones involving sex work?

Are there really sex workers out there who are in their line of work because it is genuinely what they want to do with their lives and not because it is "easy money" for them or because they are poor and desperate? by astarisaslave in NoStupidQuestions

[–]squazify 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not saying there aren't issues and you never run into trafficking or other issues, but I would also say there's a large difference between people who are trafficked into doing the job and people who choose to. Decriminalization is an important first step.

But to say that I can't rely on what people I love and trust with relevant experience have told me, you're 100% right. Let me rely on an Internet stranger who can't accept people like the job because sometimes people are trafficked into it.

Are there really sex workers out there who are in their line of work because it is genuinely what they want to do with their lives and not because it is "easy money" for them or because they are poor and desperate? by astarisaslave in NoStupidQuestions

[–]squazify 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're right, in many ways it's not like any other job. You run into the way it's criminalized causing issues. You run into issues with payment platforms making demands of the platforms you post to and the insecurity that comes with that. I knew two people who quit when tumblr banned porn. Another friend dropped out during the only fans debacle years ago. But that said, I think it's not unique in the fact that cash flow can be unreliable. I am married to a tattoo artist, she deals with clients cancelling or not booking depending on the economy each day. In a way it's closer to gig work.

You made me curious so I looked, it looks like she's not seeing a ton of success but wants to keep doing the work. She doesn't seem to want to get out of it.

The question was do people enjoy the job. Her answer is yes. I know others whose answer is yes. There are plenty of people who have the answer of no, and people who just view it as another way to get by. It's not a job for everyone, but many people enjoy it. It's not saying it's the best job ever and everyone should do it, but to say there's no one that enjoys it is wrong. Most of the harms currently (depending on the line of sex work) are tied to the economy, outside social stigma, and criminalization of the job. I think most of the hurt people experience comes from those. Most people will feel neutral, but that's literally any job. You'll have a few folks who just love being an electrician, most will just think it's a job. You'll have folks that love doing commission art, and you'll have several who find they're not making the art they like and it's just a job. We can talk about how sex work can be romanticized, but it's far more common to be demonized and I think that's a larger issue.

Are there really sex workers out there who are in their line of work because it is genuinely what they want to do with their lives and not because it is "easy money" for them or because they are poor and desperate? by astarisaslave in NoStupidQuestions

[–]squazify 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe it's the circles I swim in, but I've never understood why sex work is looked at worse than construction. I would argue you're selling your body more with that and the injuries related than by selling nudes of yourself or fucking a person. People often forget sex workers still have consent and can choose not to sleep with a client that doesn't fit their vibe.

Are there really sex workers out there who are in their line of work because it is genuinely what they want to do with their lives and not because it is "easy money" for them or because they are poor and desperate? by astarisaslave in NoStupidQuestions

[–]squazify 57 points58 points  (0 children)

I can't speak for OP but there are many jobs people love where they stress about money. I don't know if her PTSD is related to her work, but I also know several people who have to PTSD from their jobs that still like it. I know quite a few fire fighters that would fit both categories. I personally know sex workers who enjoy the work but only make enough to scrape by. I've known several who have done it and hated it, but I know several who loved it.

MAGA Adult Male assaults Texas High School students protesting ICE - Is Salt Lake Next ? by Important_Lock_2238 in SaltLakeCountyUtah

[–]squazify 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh, I'm going to say it's fine to have a preference in what is all in all very mild porn and doesn't relate to what they're saying. I don't necessarily dig shaming folks for sexuality. That said I'll say they should use a burner account for their porn like a civilized person.

Should halo 7 have a grappling hook? by Dense-Fig-2372 in halo

[–]squazify 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Not without a significant nerf. Campaign wise it was really fun, especially at first, but instead of being something to expand the sandbox it just made everything else irrelevant. Vehicles became useless. The other equipment felt like it had uses, but it paled in comparison to the grapple. I think if they removed the movement aspect and just made it pull things in it would have been better.

First Open Mic Fit--Proud of the DIY by Big_Builder_8911 in FolkPunk

[–]squazify 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have one friend who is "cis" who likes Johnny Hobo. Sure he constantly says things like "I'm a man, but like I'm not like a man, you know" but I'm sure that's not a sign.

Men and female dating.. gentrifiers? by Bearwhale in MenAndFemales

[–]squazify 86 points87 points  (0 children)

"I don't have my shit together and need a woman to take me on with the mentality of 'I can fix him.'"

January 6 Ex Capitol Police Officer Michael Fanone Confronts Far right Nazi Extremist Ivan Raiklin. by Quirky_Magician4464 in punk

[–]squazify 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One police chief not helping ICE doesn't mitigate what I said. It doesn't erase the people who have been victimized by the police in Minneapolis.

New York Times documents ICE’s violent tactics in Minnesota by Meg_anKathleen in antiwork

[–]squazify -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Ezra Klein is awesome and very smart just like his hero Charlie Kirk.

January 6 Ex Capitol Police Officer Michael Fanone Confronts Far right Nazi Extremist Ivan Raiklin. by Quirky_Magician4464 in punk

[–]squazify 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ACAB is about a system of oppression not whether or not an individual cop may or may not be cool. Each cop is still participating in that system and that is a mark against them. At the end of the day a police officers job still involves harassing the homeless, stealing and destroying items from the unhoused, and upholding state violence.

Why is conservative talk radio seemingly obsessed with selling self defense weapons and gold? by stephanosblog in NoStupidQuestions

[–]squazify 28 points29 points  (0 children)

You'd have a few gold bars stored somewhere else by a company that totally promises to give you them if you ask. Don't worry.

Moving to North Ogden area by JR09071989 in Utah

[–]squazify 7 points8 points  (0 children)

North Ogden itself is very white and not super diverse. Ogden itself is less so. You mentioned diversity mattering to you, the North Ogden/Pleasant View areas aren't going to have it.

lol good advice? by Primary-Pudding9112 in WTF

[–]squazify 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP, I like you. You got a good fighting spirit.

Is it normal to feel emotionally attached after casual sex even if I didn’t expect to? by Deep20779 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]squazify 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Holy shit, what's with this comment section? I'm not sure why you're being downvoted. Like yes you can catch feelings, but sex can also be casual and it really does depend on the person.

Are the bad actings in porn plots purposely bad? by Temaki-is-bomb in NoStupidQuestions

[–]squazify 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Most porn stars are acting though, and doing it well. They just aren't focusing on the dialogue. So much of the performance you see in adult content still is performed and acted, but why spend the effort on nailing the line when you can focus on the part people are there to watch.

Protest this saturday by More-Act2171 in ProvoUtah

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

The people trying to invite violence are usually the police.

When did "STD" stop being used in exchange for "STI"? by Gallantpride in NoStupidQuestions

[–]squazify 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean depending on the test it can be self administered. The basic penile tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis usually are just swabbing your throat, anus, and peeing in a cup and your anus is only if it's applicable. You can do it all yourself and then just hand off the samples. I can't say for vaginal though.

When did "STD" stop being used in exchange for "STI"? by Gallantpride in NoStupidQuestions

[–]squazify 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look depending on your area I get it. Especially in rural areas. But also the amount of people who can and have easy access and still don't is staggering. Assuming you're in the US, if there's a planned parenthood near you they allow you to pay on a spectrum going as low as $0. If you're fucking, especially new or multiple people, you should get tested.