I don't think she's playing the women, I think she only plays the men. I think she is genuinely fond of Christy.

I had a thought last night watching this. I've been a bit wary about how deeply patriarchal Castithan society is simply because it felt a tad lazy, we've seen this as a foil many times. But last night I got the impression that at least one of the reasons they went that direction is to attempt to show the depth of…

I think I see your point. And yes, within the 'blue state' areas being considered a racist is one of the worst things your average open-minded white person can think of. The idea that you might be perceived as racist is rather terrifying for this segment of the population. It also makes it so much harder to talk about…

Yeah, that stupid sad 'waaaaah, I'm not a racist, waaaah' reaction makes me insane. If someone is genuinely committed to living a kind and giving life they're going to want to know that they've hurt/offended someone and are going to accept the criticism. Lord knows if I say something racist and don't realize it I sure…

Well, I can only speak for myself here. When it's a group of peers it's not hard at all. It's when it's family or friends if friends. For instance, I'm in the midst of a tricky custody transfer where I'm letting go of the nephew I've raised for three years. His dad has his life together and is getting married. So soon…

Oh yeah, it is really hard. I just try to remind myself that it is way easier to feel uncomfortable and maybe open some hearts than to be the person who has to overhear it/be followed in the store/pulled over for no reason/not get a taxi etc.

Thank you for taking the time to let me know. I don't read/respond as much as a lot of people here (hence my sad little gray posts) and what I've noticed seemed to be a fairly aware group. I will have to pay more attention, as good golly I am appalled that people are willing to write what they do online in 20…

I've noticed your comments on some other articles and I think I get what you're saying. I too am frequently disgusted by white people. However, the white crowd on Jezebel tends to be significantly more aware of our privilege and trying about as hard as we can to check said privilege and learn. There are a few ladies…

I hate buying things online. Since the variation in shape is much greater in plus sized gals ordering one's size is about a 30% hit rate. Since I suck at returning things I really don't like to order online. I know every single store in a 60 mile radius that sells plus sizes and when I shop I try on half the…

Occam's Razor is our friend.

I watched a very interesting documentary recently (which of course I cannot find the name of, google, why do you fail me!) that addressed what white people can/should do to confront racism. I don't know if the letter writer is white, but if I assume that she is the concept is relevant. The basic premise of the…

Why on earth would you want to use it?

Reading the comments, I just have to say, I love io9ers so very much! You guys are the best.

I've been struggling with this. I've lost my sister, my godson, my best friend, and my father in rapid succession and I know my drinking is a real problem, but whenever I try to get help there's only this one size only answer. I don't like AA, it feels vaguely cultish. But everything out there is based on this model.…

That one was particularly egregious, wasn't it?

I get your point, but she could have said 'yes' instead of 'yes, of course' when asked about her use of n___. It's the blase nature of her responses that are unfathomable. It's like she just took a dump on the dining room floor and is confused why everyone is looking at her in horror.

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The Will from Saga. Which you all should be reading.

Of course, I also wonder if I missed out on something awesome. I'm a completely passive consumer of fandom. I haven't written fanfic, cosplayed, heck even gone to a convention but I love very little in this world more than genre entertainment. Does it make me a bad fan that I don't even have Tumblr devoted to Defiance…

Seriously. "It doesn't fit my narrative."