thanks Link :) i am really glad i joined beehaw

i just let myself space out. it usually lasts only a few minutes and then something will catch my interest. sometimes the brain just needs some time to take in the surroundings.

i agree with you and i also think all games should have optional subtitles

greeting my cats when we see each other

body shaming. making fun of small boobs, big boobs, uneven boobs, put your nipples away, etc. you’re always too skinny or too fat. the perception that women need to be protected.

Unity is seriously flawed and they had the audacity to say that this is necessary for them to fix their shit.

I think it’s relative to the unfortunately common belief that trans ppl are constantly rubbing their existences in our faces. Why must we accept neo-pronouns? Why do they expect me to change my worldview to accept their existence?

I feel that there’s a somewhat threatening social expectation that a trans person should conform to existing gender norms and expectations. I’ve had many discussions with friends about “passing”. In certain parts of the world, passing is necessary for survival. They’re not doing it because they want to, but because they have to.

A non-binary friend recently told me that they were described by friends as a “social chameleon”, and eventually it became something that they resented about themselves. They ended up distancing themselves from those friends so that they could rediscover their sense of social identity.

With that said, I think the brazen public displays of aggression that we see towards trans folk come from people who believe that the general public agree with their views. I believe that if we speak up and call that shit out when we see it, they will begin to realize that actually no, not everyone agrees with them. Unfortunately I think most people are scared to speak up about that, and it’s easier to just turn a blind eye to it.

awesome! what do you do with them?

i like to munch on them and i love me some preserves, but other than that, i haven’t tried much else. do you use them in cooking or baking?

fresh figs - they make a tasty snack, and the flavour is mild and pleasant. i can understand some people not enjoying the texture though.

sigh… isn’t this more or less the same thing that Reddit did with their API fees? look how well that turned out for them.

Unity is an extremely flawed game engine with unsolvable memory management issues. Most game devs choose to go with Unity because it’s cheap, and then end up getting a lot of complaints because of the previously mentioned unsolvable memory issues.

IMO Unreal is the better game engine, in pretty much every aspect. i haven’t checked out Godot yet, but based on all the hype i’m seeing and their prioritizing accessibility, it seems to be a great choice.

can relate. it’s like they’re saying, “you’re wrong, you just don’t know it yet” - it feels super condescending and patronizing, especially when it comes from loved ones.

there is hope though. years ago, if i brought up anything to do with gender identity or sexual orientation, my family would be all like, nonono we don’t wanna hear about what you do and who you do it with (i’m ace LOL). over the years, they started to see that my queerness doesn’t change who i am (they also thought “queer” was a slur, until i used it to describe myself). also when i spend time with friends, they see and experience the little bits of prejudice that i face day-to-day. the more time they spend with me, the harder it becomes to ignore/refuse. there’s been a few memorable moments with friends, when they ask me quietly, “did that just happen? are you okay?” and that’s when i know they understand what i’ve been saying all this time.

Based on the comments on this post, so far my toolkit consists of: leave, report the offender, and learn to protect myself.

I am not satisfied with these answers.

I am asking for ways to show support to a victim of online bullying and harassment.

I will continue on my search to find the answers I am looking for. But I will not be satisfied until the people who have suffered feel safe to share their real, lived experiences, and can freely offer their insights without fear.

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I’m not sure if this is what you’re looking for - http://hyperboleandahalfbook.blogspot.com/

I also recommend Calvin and Hobbes.

yep, any and all educational games will get played. there are a whole lot of idle young minds out there. i would say the main issue is whether or not you can make money from it. if you’re able to supplement your income while you work on the game, then i would say absolutely go for it.

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i would choose WFH. i am currently in a team lead role, and i think it would be more beneficial for myself and the team to have 5 day coverage. it could also encourage others to feel more comfortable to choose the WFH option, so they can sync their hours with mine. team members working in the office will always have somebody there for help if they need it, so no worries there. plus i like taking lunchtime naps with my cat.

whoa what happened?

i bought myself a pink lava lamp. it arrives in 2 weeks. i am SO excited to stare mindlessly at it for hours.

i went through a similar experience with my mom many years ago. my brother bought me a new door handle with a key lock and installed it for me. he kept one key (as my backup, in case i accidentally lock myself out) and i had the other key. getting that peace of mind in terms of privacy is worth it.

i would recommend to try to save up and purchase a reliable new lock and guard those keys as much as you value your privacy.