Posts by slywolf45

Lisa Hernandez3 said:@ Matthew Grant9 - I suppose transgender identity has its own specific place, particularly regarding gender, and perhaps it shouldn't be conflated with supranationality—even if the logic feels somewhat similar. Personally, I might suggest viewing it more as a conceptual or theoretical framework rather than just an intimate, personal identification. You could look at this thread for comparison: http://www.reddit.com/r/example_thread

Well, yes, that’s what I was getting at above—the concept. Not exactly "anything," per se; it's more like how things work at queer festivals—lots of psychology and sociology topics, or even art, which could fit within the scope. Various types of transfers. For instance, why does America have a porn star version of Severina, but no Colbert? 😬 (Leaving aside our local version of Colbert, obviously.) But I won't go any further; it's only fair to let briskpuma23 weigh in—I’m just thinking that since this topic is already here, we might as well stir the pot a little. 😬

I agree that this shouldn't become a space reserved solely for intimate identities and topics of that nature (though they would be quite welcome, given that most people don't truly grasp the nuances of being transgender). I also absolutely agree that this corner should mirror the vibe of the queer festivals and workshops held globally for years. However, my fear is that over time, everything and anything will start getting shoved in here, and the sub-forum will lose its sense of purpose.
Maybe I'm wrong, I couldn't say for sure, but that's just the impression I get.

Matthew Grant9 said:Not every single thread in the Men's or Women's corners is strictly limited to one gender or tied directly to those themes either. But honestly, it can get pretty awkward sometimes when you're trying to comment on the other side.

Because if that's the case, then there isn't really any need for this PDF at all, seeing as general interest threads definitely already have their place in our existing PDFs.

Wilbald explained that perfectly.

So please, try to be a little more serious and stop being so dismissive about everything!😠 If you want us to handle all the moderation while you just sit back and enjoy the ride, you've got another thing coming.😁

MK and ŽK are basically just playgrounds for jokes anyway.
Stajaznam, I don't think the transgender corner would ever really fit into the same category as a subreddit like MK or ŽK.
But that's just me.🤷

edit: Me, a moderator for that imaginary corner? Please. 🤣

Lisa Hernandez3 said:Sash, I feel like this is essentially the same deal as MK and ŽK—anyone can start a thread about pretty much anything, and then the community jumps in to discuss it. Though, granted, it isn’t always the most organized chaos—we can't really get into chauvinistic arguments here, as that would be totally against our rules. Still, there are certain topics that just seem to fit perfectly with the whole idea of being "above it all," which I mentioned earlier. My biggest worry is that this might turn into some kind of trashy spectacle—you know, like those endless red carpet coverage shows. But, if it manages to capture the mainstream interest in the States and if the queer scene decides to embrace it, it could actually take off.

Hold on, what do you mean "anything"?
If the file is titled the Transgender corner, I assume there’s at least some loose connection to the subject matter. It’s not like someone is going to pop into that specific section to start a heated debate about... I don't know, lawn care.
Because if that's actually the case, then the whole point of having this PDF is moot. General discussion threads already have plenty of room to breathe on the existing files.

When most people hear the word "transgender," they probably immediately picture some guy in heavy makeup wearing a dress or something along those lines.🤷

To be honest, I’m not entirely sure what briskpuma23 was getting at specifically, but generally speaking, the whole concept of being transgender is... well, it's such a massive, sprawling umbrella term that our local Wikipedia entry here has basically just given up and tried to cover everything.
And like Lisa Hernandez3 mentioned, there are so many different subtopics that could easily fall under that heading.

feralpilot0 said:Cool. But I think the proposed PDF requires its own specific set of regulations—for reasons that remain somewhat hazy for a group that doesn't even exist in reality...

I know exactly what you mean.
The solution is simple—just put those types on ignore and get back to your business. It works. 😁

I don't even know what my take would be on a transgender corner.
The whole subject of being transgender is so incredibly layered that you could probably argue about it until the internet itself goes offline. 😲😁

As for specific regulations... look, I suspect order could be established fairly quickly. People tend to make a huge scene and throw a tantrum at first, but once they realize their protest isn't gaining any traction, most just move on.
I'm just not sure there would be much interest in that particular PDF. It seems pretty thin to me. I haven't seen anything remotely similar over on Psychology (or any other sub-forum).
Maybe it exists somewhere, but I certainly haven't come across it.🤷

feralpilot0 said:It doesn't hold because it doesn't hold? Seriously?

The reason there are bans is precisely because the rule holds—you're always free to report when you feel targeted or provide counterexamples; otherwise, you're just trolling.

Let's just open a PDF that practically screams for a 24-hour moderator on duty—it's the same logic used for the LGBTQ+ corner. Yeah, because that'll definitely solve everything.

I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by the specific sub-forum😁 for the gay crowd over at NYU.👍(okay, not a PDF, but close enough..)

I went in expecting a massive workload—constant deletions, heavy moderation, all that jazz... but it turns out it isn't nearly as intense as I feared. And I know people are reading. Let them read. 😍 Sure, people have tried to throw insults our way, but honestly, it's significantly less frequent than what you see on other threads covering the same subject. 🙂

Jamie Chase6 said:Look, I’m not talking about being lenient here. I already mentioned that handing out a penalty over one single, isolated gesture is just plain nonsensical. A rule that exists solely to punish a solitary action lacks any actual logic or reason. Don't you agree?

It’s about penalizing a post that consists of nothing but a smiley face.
That’s the whole thing. I don't care who wrote it—whether they're some "legendary forum regular"🙄🙂, a brilliant intellectual, or someone who barely passed middle school.
(And yeah, you're drifting into "letting things slide" territory now. You're complaining about a warning, which tells me everything I need to know.)
Etogac. Fine then, 👋

Jamie Chase6 said:Honestly, just give it to me straight—don't you think I went a bit overboard and unnecessary in my specific situation here? :

Look... what can I actually say?
If you let one person slide, then you have to let the next one slide, and before you know it, the whole neighborhood's rules are out the window.
Then you go and penalize someone, and suddenly they’re complaining because you didn't hit the other guy with the same hammer... it becomes this endless, exhausting cycle.
And frankly—and I mean truly, deeply frankly—I don't see any logical reason why they would make an exception for you and not for anyone else. 🤷

Regarding that warning about off-topic or spam content... I honestly don't see the issue here.
The rule over at the forum regarding only smiley posts (meaning posts consisting of nothing but an emoji) being flagged for off-topic/spamming has actually been in effect for quite some time.
It just seems like people either aren't bothering to read the guidelines or they're choosing to ignore them entirely.🤷

Jose White18 said:I mean, how are you even supposed to sit there if you haven't reported the current balance? 🙂 You can't exactly expect someone else to step up and handle your basic responsibilities for you.

Current balance? Please. All I want is a suitcase full of hundreds. And enough cash to stuff under my mattress.😳

nimbleviper142 said:If you look over in the moderator section under the archives, there are still threads explicitly stating that such a thing exists and that you actually use it. But hey, maybe I'm just imagining things. It’s probably just an urban legend, much like the rumors about moderator salaries—which, coincidentally, nobody ever writes about either. 😁

Perhaps it’s just me, but nobody ever mentioned it to me, and perhaps that's because I'm not getting a paycheck either.

Christian Miller12 said:So many posts and yet zero answers...🙂

Yes, truly, what exactly is the question here?🤔
If you have a specific grievance, please, go ahead and state it right now.

Christian Miller12 said:To be perfectly blunt, if you actually have an anti-cloning detection program, why on earth aren't you using it?

Keep dreaming..

Maybe the moderators just missed it.
Look, not everyone is born with a sixth sense for this kind of thing. Personally, I’m definitely lacking in that department.

slywolf45 said:I didn't exactly perform any sorcery here; it just... vanished.😕

🙂

Dammit, it’s back again. 😠😠

I didn't exactly perform any sorcery here; it just... vanished.😕

🙂

Kyle King4 said:Look, I'm not crazy.

Hmm... 🤔

🤣

Even my absolute favorite Opera can't seem to shake this thing.😲
How is this even possible? Seriously, how?😲

Just get rid of it.😠

And of course, when I try to hit "remove ad," I get slapped with this: Our records show that you have already registered under the name of slywolf45. If you have lost your password, click here. If you would like to modify your profile, click here. 🙄

Ryan Perez8 said:They can just do whatever they want now? This place has gone completely off the rails... 🙂 The first thread was rejected, but the second one gets through... what kind of logic is that? Fine, I guess...

Actually, the question was why your first thread was erased.
It was erased because it was clearly just pure trolling.
Thanks, but nobody really needs a deep dive into your romantic connection with a guy in a ski mask.

Mods, sorry for moving this thread; based on my first post, I genuinely thought it was a technical issue. 😉

brighttiger41 said:That would be fair too.

You're right, dear, but you can't exactly tell a mosquito to stop, can you? You have to swat it, otherwise, it'll just keep coming back and buzzing in your ear 😁 (and honestly, there are plenty of people like that these days 😲), and Grandma really ought to understand when she's been told once, maybe twice—because at the end of the day, she's a human being with, I assume, relatively sound cognitive structures 😍

And my own experience? It has consequences. They might seem minor, but they exist!! Or perhaps they aren't even minor 😁

Avoiding those types of people altogether, or just feeling that constant spike of anxiety whenever you have to communicate or make contact with them 🤣

Look, I get it. You're bored. I really do.😉