if I flail enough...

HERE is a link to sign a petition asking the president to veto it. Seems like a good idea to me.

writingfromfactorx:

hawkelf:

writingfromfactorx:

hawkelf:

writingfromfactorx:

Tripped over yet another resource defining asexuality as a “lack of external genitalia” again today. Since questions about my gender identity or my genital configurations aren’t actually uncommon for me when I come out, this one is a little bit of a pet peeve of mine.

Last year, when I found…

Would emailing them help, in this case at least? At the bottom of the page, it does say:

If you have other definitions that you would like to see on this page, changes to our definitions, or questions about these terms, please email us at LGBT@uclink.berkeley.edu.

So… it might? I don’t know. Thoughts?

It honestly might, and I’m going to get on that—may as well try to say something constructive, right? And things never got fixed just by complaining about them. 

Awesome. I’m bad at writing emails, or else I’d send one off myself. As in comically, babbling bad.

Yeaaaaaaah, they can be kind of intimidating! I sent off one that was short, polite, and friendly, so here’s hoping something good comes out of it. 

Anyway, I feel good for doing something constructive, so that is a plus all on its own. 

Yes! Now, at very least, you have tried to contact them. The ball is in their court.

writingfromfactorx:

hawkelf:

writingfromfactorx:

Tripped over yet another resource defining asexuality as a “lack of external genitalia” again today. Since questions about my gender identity or my genital configurations aren’t actually uncommon for me when I come out, this one is a little bit of a pet peeve of mine.

Last year, when I found…

Would emailing them help, in this case at least? At the bottom of the page, it does say:

If you have other definitions that you would like to see on this page, changes to our definitions, or questions about these terms, please email us at LGBT@uclink.berkeley.edu.

So… it might? I don’t know. Thoughts?

It honestly might, and I’m going to get on that—may as well try to say something constructive, right? And things never got fixed just by complaining about them. 

Awesome. I’m bad at writing emails, or else I’d send one off myself. As in comically, babbling bad.

writingfromfactorx:

Tripped over yet another resource defining asexuality as a “lack of external genitalia” again today. Since questions about my gender identity or my genital configurations aren’t actually uncommon for me when I come out, this one is a little bit of a pet peeve of mine.

Last year, when I found…

Would emailing them help, in this case at least? At the bottom of the page, it does say:

If you have other definitions that you would like to see on this page, changes to our definitions, or questions about these terms, please email us at LGBT@uclink.berkeley.edu.

So… it might? I don’t know. Thoughts?

aceadmiral:

writingfromfactorx:

On the other hand, my thoughts on nuance have made me think some more about my emotions and their reactions. You know the constant fucking “your community is evil and bad bad bad and everything you do is bad” stuff from Tumblr? It makes me emotionally…

crasscenturion:

ladysmaragdina:

serindrana:

greytaliesin:

Fond of tradition, but attached more to the joy of human interaction, you are often a beacon of hope to those members of society who have lost faith or who are in need of succor. You are often emotional, and this emotionality is rarely held in check. Kind and helping by nature, when affronted you will explode, and just as suddenly when the pain has passed return to normalcy again. On occasion this quick and vibrant emotionality is translated into a life on the stage or screen. You have a strong sense of right and wrong, but can sometimes be left confused and uncertain in times of stress or when tough decisions must be made. You avoid conflict, tending to stay out of trouble in hopes that the group will benefit most from this behavior. Because you have trouble putting your own needs first, you will be put in much stress if you find yourself in an unequal relationship, one in which your partner is not as giving as you are.

o___o that is pretty accurate.

Always happy in a crowd, you love to converse, to relate, and above all to have fun. You tend to think in a more holistic manner than many others. Like a crow you are attracted to shiny objects, new ideas, playful exciting colors and the thrill of a new personal relationship. You love to talk or gossip. You are highly invested in the reality of day-to-day life. Practicality is far more important than issues of honor or allegiance. You are a creature of the here and now. You are a natural multi-tasker, often switching mid-thought from one duty to another. You have a flair for presenting your personality in your work, and are known as a great storyteller and natural actor. You are very skilled at taking in a barrage of information and distilling what is most important from it. Naturally charming, you are quick to win new friends. Over stimulation is a danger.

Those are the bits I think fit. Not sure about the others.

You have a poetic sensibility and an ability to see beyond the day to day. You often seem to be living in a higher realm [daydreaming], or to be not-of-this-earth. Occasionally you imagine interior lives for friends and associates that are near-complete fabrications based on your fears or hopes for the future. You are often not aware of your own feelings. You have a strong sense of right and wrong, and because of this are often disappointed. Despite what can sometimes be a destructive inward-turning anger, you are very gentle. You are sometimes a bit out of touch with the ebb and flow of modern life. If your behavior is out of synch with your moral values, a severe psychic disturbance can result. Because connectivity is so important to you, you can become quiet and sulky if you feel that others around do not understand your point of view.

Welp. That shit’s uncanny.

(Granted, I’m pretty sure these are phrased and targeted so that any answer will reasonably fit anyone. But in the meantime, I’ll be under my bed. With my new best friend, this flamethrower).

You have a poetic sensibility and an ability to see beyond the day to day. You often seem to be living in a higher realm, or to be not-of-this-earth. Occasionally you imagine interior lives for friends and associates that are near-complete fabrications based on your fears or hopes for the future. You are often not aware of your own feelings. You have a strong sense of right and wrong, and because of this are often disappointed. Despite what can sometimes be a destructive inward-turning anger, you are very gentle. You are sometimes a bit out of touch with the ebb and flow of modern life. If your behavior is out of synch with your moral values, a severe psychic disturbance can result. Because connectivity is so important to you, you can become quiet and sulky if you feel that others around do not understand your point of view.

That was something. On the second test, which it wouldn’t let me copypasta, it told me “sensuality is primary in the thoughts of this individual.” I am not a hanar, test.

Often concerned with right and wrong, and punctilious in expressing it, you are best represented by the Customs Agent or the IRS inspector. Initially seen by others as cold or uncaring, you are difficult for those more spontaneous members of society to understand. You are extremely stable, responsible and dependable. You manifest an amazing ability to concentrate on the issue at hand, and are difficult to distract from issues that are important. You manifest a great sense of loyalty to your employers and your government. You tend to show love through a display of committed works, believing that actions speak louder than words. You are also resistant to change and tend to believe that the old ways are best. If a behavior has been successful in the past, why would anyone want to change? You work best in a controlled environment.

Overall, am unsure.