Yeah I'm still playiung with that spin tag because I just got an AMAZING IDEA from someone :D :D :D :D :D :D :D DO NOT LOOK TOO MANY SPINTEXTS
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messing with text formatting here, so there's this spin and pulse tag usage in here so auh, yeah., be warned. I have no idea how this looks.
I HAVE MULTIPLE REGRETS
technology, ableism, and environmentalism
additional resources on plastic straws:
https://ctmirror.org/category/ct-viewpoints/for-some-disabled-plastic-straws-bring-independence/
https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/7/19/17586742/plastic-straw-ban-disabilities
lovely chart by Hell on Wheels, @rollwthepunches on twitter!
technology, ableism, and environmentalism
reminder:
disabled people rely on technology. we rely on social media when we can't leave the house and need people to talk to. we rely on non-recyclable plastics to distribute safe, sterile medical supplies. we rely on cars when public transit isn't accessible. we rely on plastic straws, delivery services, and more.
your concerns for the environment cannot leave us out.
the answer to "what did you do before those things?" is "die or suffer, mostly."
gender feels, personal, a little silly but still serious. +, definitely now
The long and short of this is that this is not the exact sequence of events, but basically I'm not certain "girl" fits either?? But the more I think about it, the more being a femme leaning agender/nb fits me, and the happier I am with it... I'll never pass as a girl probably, but... I dunno if I want to? Though it definitely want to be less masculine looking. So, thank you everyone for helping me get here :) <3
gender feels, personal, a little silly but still serious. +?, some awful themes now
Me, later still: fuck what do I do now am I not trans am I fake am I just a pervert oh god
The fediverse: hey let's celebrate nb and agender folks as well because they're just as valid!
My brain, spitting out it's drink in shock: what?!
Me: *genuinely curious and intrigued* hello I would like to subscribe to this newsletter
Brain: FUCK D:{
gender feels, personal, a little silly but still serious. +?
Later~
Me: Welp, guess I'm a girl! I should really go forward with this and .. uh... Hmm...
Something.... Isn't right...
Brain: *trying to remain inconspicuous while dumping a huge vat of Dysphoria into my psyche*
Me: the fuck are you doing?!
My bastard of a Brain: the girl thing was a. DISTRACTION. }8^y I HAVE THE HAPPINESS *drives into a metaphorical lake*
gender feels, personal, a little silly but still serious. +?
Me: geez, all the masculine things about my body make me feel awful. When people refer to me as male it feels wrong somehow??
Friends: it's dysphoria
Evidence: *all pointing to a sign saying "Dysphoria, plus you may be trans"*
My brain: shit, I'm rumbled. }:/
Me: nah, surely not. I can't possibly not want to be at all masculine in any way and ohhhhhhhhh.... Fuck.
Purism Librem 5 pre-order cancellation update / a guide
2) Wait several days (they say they respond within 48 hours, this wasn't a thing)- you'll get an email to confirm where the refund should be sent to
3) Wait for the payment to arrive
4) Let everyone know that Purism are an absolute pile of steaming white techbro bullshit that are very happy to harbour hate speech
5) Wait to be able to order a PinePhone I guess 👍
Purism Librem 5 pre-order cancellation update / a guide
1) Email ops@puri.sm with the following:
Subject: Purism_[order number] order cancellation request
Body:
"I am emailing to cancel my order and request a refund in accordance with the Consumer Contracts Regulations which state I have until up to 14 days after I receive the item to cancel. I no longer want this product, so I'd like to cancel this purchase prior to it being shipped.
The order in question is Purism_[order number]"
Really great background info about that "two wolves" story here:
https://apihtawikosisan.com/2012/02/check-the-tag-on-that-indian-story/
Please boost as you would a good meme.
yeah i'm moving over to chitter.xyz now. Soooo go there! I'm there now.