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by oxyjen
Mon Mar 29, 2021 5:06 am
Forum: World
Topic: Cryptocurrency
Replies: 40
Views: 22964

Re: Cryptocurrency

by oxyjen
Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: World
Topic: The uneasy partnership of feminism and trans rights
Replies: 48
Views: 20952

Re: The uneasy partnership of feminism and trans rights

On the other hand, it seems clear to me that transgender men should be allowed to participate in the male category of whatever sport they want. In these bills (or at least the one in my state), a person must be enrolled in the gender of the team they were assigned to at birth, and screened for any ...
by oxyjen
Fri Mar 26, 2021 5:11 am
Forum: Meta
Topic: Rules and all that (feedback welcome)
Replies: 47
Views: 43311

Re: Rules and all that (feedback welcome)

That comment was a tongue in cheek, flippant comment, and you're right in that I should not have made it. I grew up in a very very conservative, judgmental sect of Christianity and I forget that many Christians do not have intolerant views, so I should not paint them with a wide brush. I do think it...
by oxyjen
Thu Mar 25, 2021 7:52 am
Forum: World
Topic: The uneasy partnership of feminism and trans rights
Replies: 48
Views: 20952

Re: The uneasy partnership of feminism and trans rights

and claims that a “homosexual agenda” will destroy Christianity One can only hope. I'll cross my fingers! --- Our state is dealing with this legislation right now. The legislature wants it, but our governor is recommending to change it to apply only to high school (it is targeted to college as well...
by oxyjen
Thu Mar 25, 2021 6:15 am
Forum: World
Topic: The uneasy partnership of feminism and trans rights
Replies: 48
Views: 20952

Re: The uneasy partnership of feminism and trans rights

The "trans/sports" wave of legal offense in 20+ US states is coming from the group Alliance Defending Freedom. Synopsis: 'Founded by some 30 leaders of the Christian Right, the Alliance Defending Freedom is a legal advocacy and training group that has supported the recriminalization of sexual acts b...
by oxyjen
Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:30 pm
Forum: World
Topic: Critical Race Theory
Replies: 55
Views: 26994

Re: Critical Race Theory

Link from the most left-wing broadsheet in the UK. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/london-crime-stop-and-search-stabbing-murder-cressida-dick-a8896761.html Link to an article about the actual victims of knife crime in the community calling for more stop and search. https://www.standard....
by oxyjen
Mon Mar 08, 2021 3:38 am
Forum: World
Topic: With which TV/movie character do you most relate?
Replies: 21
Views: 11959

Re: With which TV/movie character do you most relate?

An amalgamation of Ben Wyatt from Parks & Recreation, and Liz Lemon from 30 Rock.
by oxyjen
Sun Mar 07, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: World
Topic: Kids Book Recommendations
Replies: 12
Views: 6924

Re: Kids Book Recommendations

Stellaluna by Janell Cannon https://www.prindleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/stellaluna-cover-scaled.jpg This book for the sole reason of an anthropomorphic possum and learning the term "sody sallyratus" https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61JC3SHZ44L.jpg (Also influenced as...
by oxyjen
Tue Mar 02, 2021 2:52 pm
Forum: World
Topic: Ever had some freaky unexplained shit happen in your life?
Replies: 28
Views: 13624

Re: Ever had some freaky unexplained shit happen in your life?

Not quite "freaky unexplained shit," but having my dad living and with his entire brain functioning intact is nothing short of a miracle in my book. Dead for twenty minutes and brought back using these principles. Also I once clearly and unmistakably heard the voice of a dead person. I stopped in my...
by oxyjen
Tue Mar 02, 2021 6:00 am
Forum: World
Topic: Ask the forum
Replies: 73
Views: 75868

Re: Ask the forum

Plot twist: Spartan26 is actually a cannibal, and this advice is actually meal prep.