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Comment on How Hogwarts Legacy became a battleground in ~games
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Comment on How Hogwarts Legacy became a battleground in ~games
KittyCat Link ParentOr alternatively, you are a trans person who finds themselves constantly needing to defend their existence like what I have the joy of doing right now . I don't get the choice of not knowing about...People who don't spend their entire lives online don't know Helen Lewis's backstory. Or Daphne's. Or Chappelle's. Or JK's. These things live in isolation, and are taken at face value.
Or alternatively, you are a trans person who finds themselves constantly needing to defend their existence like what I have the joy of doing right now . I don't get the choice of not knowing about these things.
If the extent you know about JK is that she wrote Harry Potter and you love Harry Potter, guess what? Her politics don't matter,
Then you have privilege and don't care (or can choose not to care) about the effects JK has on a vulnerable minority
and no internet stranger is going to change that tangibly.
well once someone has been educated as to JK's views we loop back to my earlier point.
Does the broader point change if you change the words to be nicer? I don't think it does. It might reduce that outrage reflex...but then....that's also part of the point.
How do you nicely call me part of a "cabal of sadistic scolds"? I'm not sure what the point could be other than to insult trans people.
How do you feel about his "white bitches getting teargassed?" Because that's part of the point as well.
tbh I don't watch Dave Chapelle (shocker). So I don't know what this is referring to. But "white bitches" aren't nearly as vulnerable of a minority as trans people. Same with the Caitlyn thing. I generally stay away for my mental health (but I do know that Caitlyn is a support of Chapelle so she's probably not too upset).
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Comment on How Hogwarts Legacy became a battleground in ~games
KittyCat Link Parenti completely disagree that it's not a minority viewpoint. (in fact that reddit post you link is an UNPOPULAR opinion. Does that not make it a minority viewpoint or am I missing something here)...- Exemplary
i completely disagree that it's not a minority viewpoint. (in fact that reddit post you link is an UNPOPULAR opinion. Does that not make it a minority viewpoint or am I missing something here)
That post completely misrepresents the trans community and to be blatant is just straight up hateful. Literally no trans people (at least certainly not enough to represent the trans community) ask for any of what that post details. Nobody is saying that you can't say woman, that you can't say breast feeding. Sure as hell no doctors are saying "I can't call you a mother, anymore. I can't call you a woman, anymore. You are simply a vagina-haver". Trans people are asking that you use the terms that best suit the person you are referring to. That means not calling trans men mothers. That means using the term chest feeding when referring to a trans man if he feels more comfortable using that term.
Take for example a charity making an announcement regarding cervical cancer screening. The phrase "women over age 25 should consider cervical cancer screening" isn't just exclusionary, it's medically wrong. Some women don't have a cervix (whether they are trans or had it removed or never had one to begin with) and some people who are not women do have a cervix. Modifying the phrase to say "women and those with a cervix over age 25 should consider cervical cancer screening" is more inclusive, more medically accurate and does not "erase" women in any way. It can be inferred from that phrase that the true target of the message is those with a cervix, and that therefore it doesn't apply if you don't have one.
In fact plenty surveys show that men are more opposed to transgender rights than women. But it's always women's rights that trans people supposedly threaten. It doesn't add up.
A large portion of the internet discussion of trans rights is dismissive of cis women
I don't believe this is the case at all. It's dismissive of transphobes sure. But that's regardless of their gender.
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Comment on How Hogwarts Legacy became a battleground in ~games
KittyCat (edited )Link ParentI'd like to point out the author of that article, Helen Lewis is a transphobe. She claims otherwise. But she holds transphobic beliefs such as an opposition to self-id on the grounds that trans...- Exemplary
I'd like to point out the author of that article, Helen Lewis is a transphobe. She claims otherwise. But she holds transphobic beliefs such as an opposition to self-id on the grounds that trans women are a threat to cis women. it's amazing I could predict she would be a transphobe before looking her up. Such is being trans on the internet.
I don't particularly appreciate being called part of a "cabal of sadistic scolds" either oh maybe that's why I knew she'd be transphobic. And I find Chapelle's jokes about trans people purely offensive. Nobody is mad at him for making fun of Caitlyn Jenner either (she sucks). People are upset because he encourages hate towards and mocks transgender people. Please don't start on the whole Daphne thing.
But to automatically have everyone who doesn't feel that way labeled a bigot is that sort of internet outrage that is unhelpful.
If people are aware of a celebrities / companies actions and then choose to support that company / person anyway, particularly in cases like entertainment where it isn't essential and where there are plenty of alternative options available. Then yes, I think it does reflect on that person.
What of the people who read Harry Potter at a critical juncture in their life, and it kept them from killing themselves? Are those people bigots for wanting to remain close to something that got them through a rough patch?
They can privately enjoy their media if they wish. I draw the line where people continue to support JK even when being aware of her views (and I'd like to point out that the example you give is almost certainly not the case for the vast majority of Harry Potter fans. I read it as a kid, I liked it, once I learned that the author was a hateful piece of shit it was pretty easy for me to renounce it.)
E: to the exemplary commenter: yeah, I know. Thanks. This isn't the first time that has happened either.
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Comment on How Hogwarts Legacy became a battleground in ~games
KittyCat LinkTo those who who say that voting with your wallet doesn't matter because Rowling has too much money for it to matter. In principle, I agree, however Rowling uses the popularity of Harry Potter and...To those who who say that voting with your wallet doesn't matter because Rowling has too much money for it to matter.
In principle, I agree, however Rowling uses the popularity of Harry Potter and her income specifically as a justification that people agree with her views. Even pirating the game doesn't solve this problem as it still makes the game popular.
To those that just have to play this game. It's interesting how highly you value your entertainment against other's human rights.
And to those who say "my trans friend says it's ok", we a. aren't a hivemind and b. if you're such an avid Harry Potter fan, something tells me your trans friend isn't comfortable telling you what they really think.
If you buy this game (particularly if you're cis), at least own that you're a bigot or at the very least that you just don't care about trans people.
It's also pretty funny that the steam store page briefly had "transphobic" as one of the top tags, until the tags got nuked presumably by Valve. (highly recommend staying away from the steam community forums too, very toxic)
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Comment on Are there any android 13 apps that can successfully spoof location (or otherwise thwart stalkerware) in ~comp
KittyCat Link Parentso update, that was a bit of a dead end. some dickhead basically just started accusing me of grooming my friend with literally no evidence and then said that obviously her abusive parents are...so update, that was a bit of a dead end.
some dickhead basically just started accusing me of grooming my friend with literally no evidence and then said that obviously her abusive parents are correct to be abusing her and must have very sane and normal reasons to be doing so. And then the moderators deleted my post because "both sides".
love being transgender on the internet!!!!!
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Comment on Are there any android 13 apps that can successfully spoof location (or otherwise thwart stalkerware) in ~comp
KittyCat Link ParentI've actually already posted over on their forums :) Maybe I'll give Matrix a go tooI've actually already posted over on their forums :)
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Comment on Are there any android 13 apps that can successfully spoof location (or otherwise thwart stalkerware) in ~comp
KittyCat Link Parentpossibly could be used on occasion. But we don't want to arouse suspicion. Her parents have to believe that they are tracking her location 24/7. If it cuts out too often for whatever reason...possibly could be used on occasion. But we don't want to arouse suspicion. Her parents have to believe that they are tracking her location 24/7. If it cuts out too often for whatever reason they'll be angry.
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Comment on Are there any android 13 apps that can successfully spoof location (or otherwise thwart stalkerware) in ~comp
KittyCat Link Parenther phone is so new that I don't think older custom roms are available. The phone shipped with android 13 so I'd be surprised if an older rom were available.her phone is so new that I don't think older custom roms are available. The phone shipped with android 13 so I'd be surprised if an older rom were available.
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Comment on Are there any android 13 apps that can successfully spoof location (or otherwise thwart stalkerware) in ~comp
KittyCat Link Parentas i understand it life360 reports when it gets denied access to the location. so thats not really an option. That EOS app might work but it seems like it requires a physical device to be paired...as i understand it life360 reports when it gets denied access to the location. so thats not really an option.
That EOS app might work but it seems like it requires a physical device to be paired to the phone.. not ideal but maybe an option if its not too expensive.
Also, how would one feed locations to blustacks, like remotely? We want her parents to be able to see her location most of the time (when shes not doing anything) so they dont get suspicious but then be able to when needed switch to a fake location. If that requires physical access to blustacks thats not really ideal.
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Comment on Are there any android 13 apps that can successfully spoof location (or otherwise thwart stalkerware) in ~comp
KittyCat (edited )Link ParentI'd be comfortable walking her through the process having done a lot of custom rom stuff myself in the past. Just depends on if we can find a decent rom for her phone. Thanks for the suggestion...I'd be comfortable walking her through the process having done a lot of custom rom stuff myself in the past. Just depends on if we can find a decent rom for her phone. Thanks for the suggestion :). Although she would need to wipe her phone again lol.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
KittyCat Linkif you end up going with android, a launcher like https://f-droid.org/packages/com.bald.uriah.baldphone/ (although there are lots of options it seems) would likely make things simpler to use.if you end up going with android, a launcher like https://f-droid.org/packages/com.bald.uriah.baldphone/ (although there are lots of options it seems) would likely make things simpler to use.
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Are there any android 13 apps that can successfully spoof location (or otherwise thwart stalkerware)
(apologies if this isn't the correct place to ask, I'm just a bit out of ideas) (content warning for abusive parents) I have a friend who's abusive parents track her location using the stalkerware...
(apologies if this isn't the correct place to ask, I'm just a bit out of ideas)
(content warning for abusive parents)I have a friend who's abusive parents track her location using the stalkerware app life360.
she currently runs graphene os (android 13) on a pixel 7 pro.
in my past android experience there are plenty apps that can spoof your location via developer settings. however they all crash on android 13 (or at least on graphene..)
see below (none of these work, and they also crash on my android 13 phone, but they have worked for me in the past on like android 9):
https://github.com/mcastillof/FakeTraveler
https://github.com/wesaphzt/privatelocation
https://github.com/warren-bank/Android-Mock-Location
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lexa.fakegps&gl=USif there are no functioning apps that will do this. do you know any other solutions? on other android roms or with root with magisk / xposed? obviously this is less secure than graphene os but the current problem is her parents more than anything else.
we r also considering a secondary phone just for the stalkerware which can be opportunistically left in innocent places. or just killing the life360 app on occasion when needed. or just letting the phone die when it needs to. But not sure how obvious this might be to the abusers. any insight is appreciated.
(suggestions like "leave her parents" are good but far easier said than done and while it will eventually happen its not feasible at the moment. That being said if you can provide detail suggestions are welcome)
Thanks :)
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Comment on Portal RTX review: This particular release dramatically modernises the Valve classic with all-new assets and a fully path-traced pipeline, transforming the look of the game in ~games
KittyCat LinkI tried to run this on my steam deck. Unsurprisingly, run it did not.I tried to run this on my steam deck.
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Comment on Romania detains ex-kickboxer Andrew Tate in human trafficking case in ~news
KittyCat LinkI don't have much to add, other than I hope he rots. It's scary that this man was an online influencer, quite popular amongst children / teens, while at the same time doing this. And that people...I don't have much to add, other than I hope he rots.
It's scary that this man was an online influencer, quite popular amongst children / teens, while at the same time doing this. And that people are defending him.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway Thread: Holiday 2022 in ~games
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Comment on Pornhub 2022 Year in Review in ~life
KittyCat Link ParentThose repressors you speak about certainly represent some people. Along with the Blair Whites, Buck Angels and Debbie Haytons of the world. But the rest are just chasers and bigots. Like I think...Those repressors you speak about certainly represent some people. Along with the Blair Whites, Buck Angels and Debbie Haytons of the world. But the rest are just chasers and bigots. Like I think it's highly unlikely that Ben Shapiro or Tucker Carlson are trans. And the chasers who occasionally message me likely aren't either (at least some of them lol)
Also, as more folks come out, the “attack surface” increases and we get more victims as a function of numbers.
and better reporting too. But there's no doubt there is an active political effort right now to kill / hurt transgender people (and a lot of other minorities).
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway Thread: Holiday 2022 in ~games
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway Thread: Holiday 2022 in ~games
KittyCat LinkThis isn't a giveaway from me.. but it is still a giveaway. GOG is currently giving away King of Seas.This isn't a giveaway from me.. but it is still a giveaway. GOG is currently giving away
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway Thread: Holiday 2022 in ~games
KittyCat Linkthe game ibb & obb was gifted to me in this thread but it turns out the key contains a second copy in the form of a steam gift. (which I don't need because of remote play together). First person...the game ibb & obb was gifted to me in this thread but it turns out the key contains a second copy in the form of a steam gift. (which I don't need because of remote play together).
First person to reply here and pm me their steam account so I can add you gets it :)
E: apparently I also have a killing floor guest pass. Not sure how I got it but you can have it if you want it.
I don't even know where to start with this one. I'm going to stop talking to you now for the sake of my mental health. Please go educate yourself.