subbes

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  1. Feminism

    I, for example, am incredibly unwelcoming. (EXAGGERATION.) (But I do get defensive.)
  2. Feminism

    wait what you were picking on me what OBVIOUSLY YOU ARE NOT VERY GOOD AT IT I have mixed feelings about that comic. It is q accurate at describing the typical (and draining) route that these things take, but it also boils everything down to a level that allies can find disturbing (like you do, TP). I have some thoughts on allies (and other representatives of the majority in minority groups, e.g. White women in Black feminist groups) but I am on my iPhine right now so I'll have to come back to it for a full post (and what I say in this comment is a bit off-the-cuff). In essence, and using feminism as an example - it's ok, we don't need a man to tell us what sexism is or what we should or shouldn't find offensive. We're quite happy to include you if you are coming in goodfaith, but don't try to tell us what we should or shouldn't feel. Also, if you take the last of the coffee, brew a fresh pot.
  3. Unnecessary Comical Picture Thread

    Aw, thanks! HEY GUYS GUESS WHAT DATE IT WAS TODAY
  4. Awesome Medical Breakthroughs Thread

    Man with Tiny Brain Shocks Doctors.
  5. Unnecessary Comical Picture Thread

    You only think we don't hate you.
  6. Iron Brigade

    Oh, y'all are Catanists?
  7. Feminism

    I try to only assume the pendejo game if they're being dickholes.
  8. Feminism

    Appreciated. Hurtardo's piece is really good, and I wish there were a more-accessible version of it available online because I keep referring to it any time someone plays the "teach me about sexism from first principles" game. I also like Unpacking the Invisible Backpack, which has been riffed off many more times in the blogosphere and is more recognisable. (I also have to limit my typing due to RSI, but I wanted to be honest and admit that the larger reason was that I've developed a low threshold (and had already met it last week due to a MeFi discussion) - I've become burned out on feminism discussions the same way most people burn out on discussions that quickly develop a bunch of their own bingo cards because it's the same thing over and over and over again.) -or- LOL WIMMIN CAN'T TAKE IT AMIRITE EDIT: Shaaaaaaammack.
  9. Obligatory comical YouTube thread

    Has PonPonPon been linked yet? pb3IdLdIc6s (Edit: I non-ironically love this song.)
  10. The threat of Big Dog

    Remember, octopi can fit through extremely small gaps. No doubt the robots will have the same characteristic.
  11. anime

    I agree, I'm not there yet. It's odd - it doesn't sound like Shoji Meguro, and yet it is. Also could they at least have kept the translation of the Junes theme consistent (even if the original was incorrect)? Edit: Eeeee! Prisencolinensinainciusol!
  12. Unnecessary Comical Picture Thread

    (BREAKS RADIO SILENCE.)
  13. Feminism

    Just FYI about why, despite being the other half of that combustion reaction on the funny pictures thread, I lapsed into silence. In my late teens and early 20s I got really into queer politics, feminist politics, and women's studies. That knowledge, and the sixth-sense for when something is going on (like when one minority person is treated as a "spokesperson" for an entire minority group - "hey, Black person, you know everything about being Black, tell me why this guy in this news article did this," or when the pendejo game is being played), doesn't really go away. I've spent hours embroiled in feminism discussions and fights on (first) LJ and (later) MeFi and sometimes it's just not worth the GRAR. Hence my snappish/snarkish replies to anti-feminist comments that are bound to start something (and general avoidance of the sort of thread that's bound to get GRAR-y). Sometimes it's tiring, y'know? You just want to sit back, watch Star Trek: TNG or read LOEG without thinking about privilege, the patriarchy, or umpteen -isms that can and will crop up. You want to look at girls cosplaying as Link and ignore the creepy hurf-durf-I'd-hookshot-that-IKWIM(AITYD) comments on Reddit/Imgur that make your skin crawl and make you feel like a hypocrite for looking at the images, rather than getting upset or irritated or taking a stand about pointing out that they're, y'know, creepy and make you feel a little bit ill if you really think about them. You want the privilege of being able to not think about privilege. (I myself am hugely privileged. My problems are, by and large, First World problems. I forget this often, and have to check myself.)
  14. Unnecessary Comical Picture Thread

    Oh, FFS.
  15. Unnecessary Comical Picture Thread

    ziiiiing
  16. Life

    Also, now you've gotten all your medical problems for the next 20 years out of the way in one lump sum!
  17. Happy Birthday!

  18. Life

    Was it Lupus? (It is never Lupus.)
  19. Obligatory comical YouTube thread

    EdYjVSMoWhw
  20. Unnecessary Comical Picture Thread

    It's cute, it's got a catchy earworm, and it's very very repetitive. At least, that's why I like it. Pop fact! Nyancat (or poptart cat) is just one of the San-X range of nyan nyan nyanko, kittens who like to disguise themselves as other things (usually food). The nyanko line has been going for over 10 years now! I have a bunch of other nyanko (mostly cellphone charms, plus a couple of fridge magnets, and these delightful charms) but never did get one of poptart cat. (AKA I LIKED NYANS BEFORE THEY WERE COOL, I ARE NYAN HIPSTER.)