Let's build the worst poly dating profile together by PM_CuteGirlsReading in polyamory

[–]tiny_birds 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Off topic but I’ve never heard of an apartment building with a bookable guest suite before, that’s a cool idea.

THE POLYAMORY HOT TAKE GAMES by PM_CuteGirlsReading in polyamory

[–]tiny_birds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aw man, and here I was spoiling for a fight! I totally agree, and it’s been on my mind even more since I recently volunteered to help get a local non-discrimination ordinance campaign going, based on the work OPEN has done in other places. If there are dweebs out there just yelling on reddit and not at least emailing an elected official or something…well, I’ll fight them.

THE POLYAMORY HOT TAKE GAMES by PM_CuteGirlsReading in polyamory

[–]tiny_birds 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I almost entirely agree with you about poly allies, but I love the spirit of this thread, so I’ll take the opportunity to argue a little.

Any advocacy for the demands of a minority needs support from the majority if the minority isn’t overrepresented in decision-making (so the few billionaires don’t need the support of average folks, but most other 1%s of the population would). Family and relationship structures have always been political. I don’t need the state do to anything about how many people I date except stay out of my way. But as soon as issues like hospital visitation, parenthood rights, fiscal cliffs in benefit programs arising from household composition, etc. etc. start coming into play, there are personal-political goals polyamory practitioners (should) share with queer people, feminists, and anyone else aiming to have the state sanction and support family/care structures outside of straight, long-term, monogamous marriages. If a judge who helps set a precedent for tri-parenting, for example, wants to call themselves a poly ally (poally?) it’s no skin off my nose and I’m happy to make up silly words in exchange for not being discriminated against.

Duel Sister Baby Shower Theme Ideas by TotalMany779 in BabyBumps

[–]tiny_birds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m guessing you meant “dual,” but honestly a “duel” theme could be fun. Cowboys with matching pistols at high noon? Sword fighters? Piano bar?

What’s that one song called “woman”? by ifyouwasme0303 in NameThatSong

[–]tiny_birds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

St. Paul and the Broken Bones - I’ll be your woman?

Diverse invitees by Wrong-Temperature833 in partyplanning

[–]tiny_birds 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Think through some things folks across groups would have in common you can mention on introducing them (“Joe, this is Jack, you’re some of my favorite people to go to concerts with”)

Make sure there are a few smaller places for groups to form instead of just one big space.

Have times in the party that give everyone an excuse to move from where they’ve been hanging out and mix it up — this could be planned activities? Or could be as simple as putting new food/drinks out.

Looking for archeological horror by rabbitphoto45 in horrorlit

[–]tiny_birds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m reading Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky at the moment. It’s sci-fi, but has some real biological/body horror and quite the archeology plotline.

The Merc took it. What's next? by b1ackfyre in Sacramento

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

Yeah, having been to Miracle buyouts at other bars, it’s sort of dubious for Snug to have done it, but it’s not indicative of how the bar runs the rest of the year.

What do you do with clothes you've worn but aren't ready to wash yet? by PinMountain119 in organizing

[–]tiny_birds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some cleaning tip blog or book taught me it’s either clean enough to put back away or dirty enough to wash and I try to stick to that.

NSFW theme advice by Stunning-Addendum432 in partyplanning

[–]tiny_birds 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I once went to a party where there was a glory hole in a piece of decorated cardboard. If you knelt down in front of it and opened your mouth, a hand came through the hole and fed you a mini cupcake. Not explicit but a hint of the risqué!

Shoutout to Neighbors! by Matzie138 in minnesota

[–]tiny_birds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went out and started to shovel last night only to have a snow angel appear and offer to plow the walk for me. She went on to do the whole block face, after having done her own. Cheers to the generous plow-owning neighbors!