You know, this doesn't sit right. Calling music "gay" for nebulous reasons, such as featuring vocals by women, is counterproductive. Hell, many of those tracks were national hits and there's no way they got there if they were only enjoyed by people in the lgbtq+ community. The "target" here may be Vance, but the message being sent is that straight men can't and shouldn't enjoy certain types of music. This is middle school (from when I attended at least) bullshit and reinforces toxic masculinity.

That's the sum of it. I'm working on my own escape. This country has been terrible to my entire lineage since the first were forced here against their will, and the last decade has been the icing on the cake. I'm leaving this country in a few years and will renounce my citizenship as soon as I've secured the same elsewhere. I just can't be surrounded by this filth for the remainder of my life.

There was a campaign in the 70's & 80's during the "satanic panic" by Christian groups to associate D&D with devil worship.

So much of forensics is bullshit or not quite as accurate as it's portrayed to the public. People are already primed to accept information from people with titles/degrees and copaganda television cements that trust in these "experts."

I don't think they advertise much irl, but you can certainly find them in the darker corners of the web. If I recall correctly, it started as an academic term to describe the emerging ideology. Some of them view the term negatively, others have embraced it.

Awesome, thanks for sharing! I do miss a glass of calamansi juice at breakfast, particularly with some longganisa and rice.

That's an interesting point you made about disabling the tracking breaking trust with friends. Everyone is entitled to private moments, and it is strange that friends would feel entitled to your location, particularly when the focus should primarily be about the safety of the group. I suppose we have young people who have come of age in an era when they've had little digital privacy. This doesn't just include corporations and governments but also from their guardians. I could see how this may seem normal to them, but it seems unhealthy from where I'm standing.

Either virtual court appearances are allowed or they're not. I find it highly dubious that they're targeting these individuals for utilizing procedures that are allowed by policy/law (not sure which). Hell, I was subpoenaed as a witness in a civil case in December and was given the choice of virtual or in person attendance. Of course, I chose virtual, and there were very simple rules to follow.

I find it interesting that agreements with the US (trumps NAFTA replacement from his first term) would be honored. Our government can't be trusted by anybody, including its supporters.

Yet, they love to talk about Muhammad's child bride (not condoning here). It is very important to condemn some guy who died 1500 years ago, but not the human skidmark walking among us.

My base reaction would be that I would not, as I do not have an STI (I test frequently, regardless of sexual activity). I might consider it if I believe we may be exceptionally compatible (emotionally, goals, etc), the type of illness, AND we spend enough time for me to see that they are managing it well enough on their own that I can be confident they are minimizing my risk. While zero risk is not achievable (even in a monogamous relationship with a STI free partner), if they are managing their half of the equation and I'm managing mine, then that shows they are a partner who cares enough to protect me. I know that many with STIs may find that frustrating and view it as part of the stigma they face, but it isn't about them. As an individual with no infections, I'd ideally like to keep it that way.

My preferences are mostly submissive, but the way I mesh with an individual, along with what they desire from me, certainly plays a role.

Partners who state plainly what they enjoy or would like certainly motivate my submissive nature. It is particularly thrilling when you feel comfortable seeking out your partner's pleasure just how they want you to.