As a semi-out Ace woman, I am genuinely TERRIFIED. I normally leave this types of threads alone, but as a cis woman of child-bearing age (even if I do not plan on having any), I had to say SOMETHING. My own MARRIED GAY father is part of the reason we are where we are now. Thankfully, his husband (I call him the "step-partner" at his insistence) does not share his political views... how they make that work, I am not sure...we all live in a VERY RED state that passed our Abortion Rights Amendment by a VERY SLIM MARGIN. Here I was hoping that would keep my birth control that I take for medical reasons out of government hands, but now I am not so certain. EDIT: I am also autistic and epileptic...even more terrified.
As for FR, I wish RNG would stop trolling me in regards to my breeding projects...
As a semi-out Ace woman, I am genuinely TERRIFIED. I normally leave this types of threads alone, but as a cis woman of child-bearing age (even if I do not plan on having any), I had to say SOMETHING. My own MARRIED GAY father is part of the reason we are where we are now. Thankfully, his husband (I call him the "step-partner" at his insistence) does not share his political views... how they make that work, I am not sure...we all live in a VERY RED state that passed our Abortion Rights Amendment by a VERY SLIM MARGIN. Here I was hoping that would keep my birth control that I take for medical reasons out of government hands, but now I am not so certain. EDIT: I am also autistic and epileptic...even more terrified.
As for FR, I wish RNG would stop trolling me in regards to my breeding projects...
Not good. Living in a country that basically always imports the US and having family in the USA is not fun. Can't really focus right now.
Not good. Living in a country that basically always imports the US and having family in the USA is not fun. Can't really focus right now.
i'm from nz, but jesus christ the "project" they're proposing is genuinely so archaic and backwards to the point where if it even GETS considered here in nz, i'd be very worried as a female (AFAB) autistic pansexual.
if they actually implement the "project" and other countries take notice, the world is so goddamn screwed.
i can't do much as i'm outside the US but the least i can do is open my PMs for anyone in distress and needs an ear. i'm usually semi active (and too broke to buy food for my dragons) but i can promise that i'll be there to answer you if needed.
i'm from nz, but jesus christ the "project" they're proposing is genuinely so archaic and backwards to the point where if it even GETS considered here in nz, i'd be very worried as a female (AFAB) autistic pansexual.
if they actually implement the "project" and other countries take notice, the world is so goddamn screwed.
i can't do much as i'm outside the US but the least i can do is open my PMs for anyone in distress and needs an ear. i'm usually semi active (and too broke to buy food for my dragons) but i can promise that i'll be there to answer you if needed.
This thread should have been locked the moment it was created, or the moment staff became aware of its existence. It is a thread addressed to Americans made on the American election day - it was obviously going to be or become politically charged.
I do not care that people are talking - I care that staff only enforces their rules when it suits their narrative. I care that you have nearly thirty pages of users blatantly expressing political views and traumas, and you only step in to moderate my (very neutral, in my opinion) response with a three-paragraph long essay about why I personally am wrong, and you label me a "lecturer" when all I'm trying to do is quell the fears I see in the posts that should not be allowed on your gaming website to begin with.
Not only that, but you state you have full knowledge of this thread and yet you are going to willfully allow it to remain open even longer. Again, I don't care that people are talking, and in fact, I prefer it - I care that you don't care.
This thread should have been locked the moment it was created, or the moment staff became aware of its existence. It is a thread addressed to Americans made on the American election day - it was obviously going to be or become politically charged.
I do not care that people are talking - I care that staff only enforces their rules when it suits their narrative. I care that you have nearly thirty pages of users blatantly expressing political views and traumas, and you only step in to moderate my (very neutral, in my opinion) response with a three-paragraph long essay about why I personally am wrong, and you label me a "lecturer" when all I'm trying to do is quell the fears I see in the posts that should not be allowed on your gaming website to begin with.
Not only that, but you state you have full knowledge of this thread and yet you are going to willfully allow it to remain open even longer. Again, I don't care that people are talking, and in fact, I prefer it - I care that you don't care.
after a good sleep, I feel better ish. still worried and scared but more resigned.
after a good sleep, I feel better ish. still worried and scared but more resigned.
If i take over half an hour in a forum game, skip me
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This thread should have been locked the moment it was created, or the moment staff became aware of its existence. It is a thread addressed to Americans made on the American election day - it was obviously going to be or become politically charged.
@Varnish
I do not care that people are talking - I care that staff only enforces their rules when it suits their narrative. I care that you have nearly thirty pages of users blatantly expressing political views and traumas, and you only step in to moderate my (very neutral, in my opinion) response with a three-paragraph long essay about why I personally am wrong, and you label me a "lecturer" when all I'm trying to do is quell the fears I see in the posts that should not be allowed on your gaming website to begin with.
Not only that, but you state you have full knowledge of this thread and yet you are going to willfully allow it to remain open even longer. Again, I don't care that people are talking, and in fact, I prefer it - I care that you don't care.
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You honestly seem more upset that the admins tried to communicate to you on something that for most people, did not seem neutral and very antagonistic. Even now you seem to care more about your own personal feelings than how this thread is helping people, and you even went as far as to say it fits the admin's narrative when they're just trying to be sympathetic and provide a space for people to voice their legitimate fears.
I don't know what your intentions actually were, but it came out very condescending and coercive towards people who have every right to block people who are trying to practice self care. And rather than try to self reflect and be sympathetic on how your tone was perceived and rectify that, you doubled down and are still causing more harm than good. Please leave people alone to grieve.
If you genuinely cared about trying to be helpful and make a message, then maybe have a tiny bit of humility and take a moment to see how said message could be regarded by others that are already emotionally high strung and genuinely terrified.
Varnish wrote on 2024-11-08 04:36:27:
This thread should have been locked the moment it was created, or the moment staff became aware of its existence. It is a thread addressed to Americans made on the American election day - it was obviously going to be or become politically charged.
@
Varnish
I do not care that people are talking - I care that staff only enforces their rules when it suits their narrative. I care that you have nearly thirty pages of users blatantly expressing political views and traumas, and you only step in to moderate my (very neutral, in my opinion) response with a three-paragraph long essay about why I personally am wrong, and you label me a "lecturer" when all I'm trying to do is quell the fears I see in the posts that should not be allowed on your gaming website to begin with.
Not only that, but you state you have full knowledge of this thread and yet you are going to willfully allow it to remain open even longer. Again, I don't care that people are talking, and in fact, I prefer it - I care that you don't care.
You honestly seem more upset that the admins tried to communicate to you on something that for most people, did not seem neutral and very antagonistic. Even now you seem to care more about your own personal feelings than how this thread is helping people, and you even went as far as to say it fits the admin's narrative when they're just trying to be sympathetic and provide a space for people to voice their legitimate fears.
I don't know what your intentions actually were, but it came out very condescending and coercive towards people who have every right to block people who are trying to practice self care. And rather than try to self reflect and be sympathetic on how your tone was perceived and rectify that, you doubled down and are still causing more harm than good. Please leave people alone to grieve.
If you genuinely cared about trying to be helpful and make a message, then maybe have a tiny bit of humility and take a moment to see how said message could be regarded by others that are already emotionally high strung and genuinely terrified.
Lets keep this thread nice and calm here people. Hope yall are doing well this morning.hears 'Flames daily reminder to get some water,eat a healthy meal(or not so healthy!Unhealthy treats are fine in moderations!),and stay aware and not despair.
Its important in these times not to get bogged down by everything going wrong,or get swayed by fake news/news taking advantage of your emotions.Stay neutral and
Only get your news from trusted sources.
Secondly,be sure to stay aware of
Local Goverments as well-the orange menace needs their health to inact certain things.He can't just(after the inauguration) decide-''yep,getting rid of you filthy queers and poc,and bye healthcare!''.Its a due process. [besides that,yep the country isn't in its best
shape.we will
endure.we have eachother,after all?Staying positive has helped me get a decent ahold of my emotions and form a plan of
action.
I encourage everyone to pick up there sad/angry emotions,not toss them away,but mother and nuture them.then when your done,get ready to do something.This process takes time however,so don't despair.Further more,if you need someone to talk too(i'd preferabley use discord but yes i can chat on here as well.(Discord because we are skirting the guidelines very close already) ) i'm here.and i'd like someone to talk to as well.
Lets keep this thread nice and calm here people. Hope yall are doing well this morning.hears 'Flames daily reminder to get some water,eat a healthy meal(or not so healthy!Unhealthy treats are fine in moderations!),and stay aware and not despair.
Its important in these times not to get bogged down by everything going wrong,or get swayed by fake news/news taking advantage of your emotions.Stay neutral and
Only get your news from trusted sources.
Secondly,be sure to stay aware of
Local Goverments as well-the orange menace needs their health to inact certain things.He can't just(after the inauguration) decide-''yep,getting rid of you filthy queers and poc,and bye healthcare!''.Its a due process. [besides that,yep the country isn't in its best
shape.we will
endure.we have eachother,after all?Staying positive has helped me get a decent ahold of my emotions and form a plan of
action.
I encourage everyone to pick up there sad/angry emotions,not toss them away,but mother and nuture them.then when your done,get ready to do something.This process takes time however,so don't despair.Further more,if you need someone to talk too(i'd preferabley use discord but yes i can chat on here as well.(Discord because we are skirting the guidelines very close already) ) i'm here.and i'd like someone to talk to as well.
[quote name="Varnish" date="2024-11-08 04:36:27" ]
This thread should have been locked the moment it was created, or the moment staff became aware of its existence. It is a thread addressed to Americans made on the American election day - it was obviously going to be or become politically charged.
I do not care that people are talking - I care that staff only enforces their rules when it suits their narrative. I care that you have nearly thirty pages of users blatantly expressing political views and traumas, and you only step in to moderate my (very neutral, in my opinion) response with a three-paragraph long essay about why I personally am wrong, and you label me a "lecturer" when all I'm trying to do is quell the fears I see in the posts that should not be allowed on your gaming website to begin with.
Not only that, but you state you have full knowledge of this thread and yet you are going to willfully allow it to remain open even longer. Again, I don't care that people are talking, and in fact, I prefer it - I care that you don't care.
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I just wanted to point out that your post kind of came off as putting all the responsibility of reaching out to other people on the shoulders of individuals who probably already tried to do what you were saying and were met with aggression and dehumanizing experiences.
Like, I get that if everyone isolates themselves it will make it easier for some folks to continue to demonize us but for many of us we are worn out and need to block people for our own mental space. My trans friend recently tried to take their own life because of what is going on, let's not push people who are already in a very dark place and normalize that it's ok to step away and block people to protect yourself.
Varnish wrote on 2024-11-08 04:36:27:
This thread should have been locked the moment it was created, or the moment staff became aware of its existence. It is a thread addressed to Americans made on the American election day - it was obviously going to be or become politically charged.
I do not care that people are talking - I care that staff only enforces their rules when it suits their narrative. I care that you have nearly thirty pages of users blatantly expressing political views and traumas, and you only step in to moderate my (very neutral, in my opinion) response with a three-paragraph long essay about why I personally am wrong, and you label me a "lecturer" when all I'm trying to do is quell the fears I see in the posts that should not be allowed on your gaming website to begin with.
Not only that, but you state you have full knowledge of this thread and yet you are going to willfully allow it to remain open even longer. Again, I don't care that people are talking, and in fact, I prefer it - I care that you don't care.
I just wanted to point out that your post kind of came off as putting all the responsibility of reaching out to other people on the shoulders of individuals who probably already tried to do what you were saying and were met with aggression and dehumanizing experiences.
Like, I get that if everyone isolates themselves it will make it easier for some folks to continue to demonize us but for many of us we are worn out and need to block people for our own mental space. My trans friend recently tried to take their own life because of what is going on, let's not push people who are already in a very dark place and normalize that it's ok to step away and block people to protect yourself.
Good morning, everyone.
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And also as we said yesterday, a temporary exception for this thread was made given the gravity and impact of the US election — nationally, internationally, and within our own community — as a space to grieve and connect.
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Good morning, everyone.
As we said yesterday, we're locking this thread today, under both our Religion & Politics and General Discussion policies.
And also as we said yesterday, a temporary exception for this thread was made given the gravity and impact of the US election — nationally, internationally, and within our own community — as a space to grieve and connect.
It's important to remember that this thread posed the question "USA Friends - How we doing?" This is an open-ended question. That means there will be responses from all viewpoints. Responses that you may disagree with are still valid answers to this question, so long as they do not contain inflammatory or escalatory rhetoric, hate speech, or bait. Then it becomes trolling and is moderated accordingly.
Going forward, political or current event threads and content will be moderated as they have been before as we are a game and entertainment space and will remain so. We ask that you do not engage with anyone attempting to bait or troll, regardless of belief, view, or affiliation. Report, block, and move forward. Thank you.
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