Date: 06/05/2024

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🪖 Military

Syunik governor: Russian border guards leave Nerkin Hand village

Russian border guards leave their positions in the vicinity of the border-straddling Nerkin Hand village in the Syunik province. The Russians also left their outposts in several other areas where they were deployed during the 2020 war in Nagorno-Karabakh.

ArkaAm

Minister of Defence of Armenia had a brief conversation with the President of Bulgaria

Suren Papikyan engaged in a brief conversation with the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, during his working visit to Bulgaria. The Defence Minister was taking part in the "HEMUS 2024" international exhibition.

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Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc

Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow.

PanArmenian

Armenia will be represented at EUROSATORY international Defense & Security exhibition for the first time

Armenia will be represented at EUROSATORY, the world's number one land and air-land Defense and Security exhibition, which will be held in Paris from June 17 to 21, 2024. The “Armenia” pavilion will house a delegation of companies that are members of the CCI France Armenia and integrated part of the Armenian military-industrial complex.

Armenpress, Eurosatory 2024 to welcome Armenia for first time

🏛️ Politics & Government

3 participants of the Tavush movement protest near the MFA were arrested

3 of the 5 people who are being prosecuted for hooliganism were arrested, and 1 was placed under house arrest. The Investigative Committee reports that on May 31, during the protest of the "Tavush for the Motherland movement in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 3 were arrested.

CivilNet

Discussions on tax sector improvement held under the leadership of Prime Minister

A consultation was held under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The discussion specifically addressed the turnover tax system, existing problems, and possible solutions.

Armenpress

Arayik Harutyunyan meets with the delegation of the "Open Government Partnership" Initiative

Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister's Office and Open Government Partnership-Armenia Coordinator Arayik Harutyunyan received the delegation of "Open Government Partnership" Initiative. OGP is ready to continue supporting the implementation of the reform agenda of the Republic of Armenia.

Armenpress

Armenian, Slovenian legislators address the security situation in the South Caucasus and Europe

The delegation led by Alen Simonyan met with the members of the Committee on Foreign Policy of the Parliament of the Republic of Slovenia. The interlocutors exchanged ideas on democracy, freedom of speech, the current challenges against human rights, touched upon the security situation in the South Caucasus and Europe.

Armenpress

Lithuania to provide 100,000 euros to Armenia for flood relief

Republic of Lithuania will provide humanitarian aid of 100,000 euros to flood-affected regions of Armenia. Lithuanian Government approved Eur 100 000 in humanitarian aid to Armenia, affected by recent devastating floods.

Armenpress, Lithuania to provide 100 000 euros in humanitarian aid to flood-affected Armenia

There is a plan to build a new hospital in Yerevan - Avinyan

Yerevan authorities are in discussions with international partners regarding the project to build a new hospital. Mayor Tigran Avinyan says within 3 years, all polyclinics will be thoroughly repaired and brought to a proper appearance.

Armenpress

Russian Federal Council ratifies CIS free trade agreement on services and investments

The agreement creates a predictable framework for trading services and investment among EEU member states, including Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The agreement was developed in compliance with the decision of the Council of Heads of Governments of the CIS on the Free Trade Agreement.

Armenpress

Moscow confirms readiness to support Yerevan-Baku peace process

Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan held talks in Kazakhstan on May 10-11. The parties agreed to continue negotiations on the open issues where differences still exist.

Armenpress, Galuzin: Moscow confirms its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku, Moscow confirms readinrss to support reconciation between Yerevan and Baku – Deputy FM, Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation

Armenia voted in favor of the UN resolution on the right of return of displaced refugees from Georgia

The General Assembly of the United Nations adopted a resolution confirming the right of return of all displaced persons and refugees to Abkhazia and Tskhinvali. Unlike previous years, Armenia voted for the resolution this time. The document reaffirms the "unacceptability of forced demographic changes, emphasizes need for unhindered access to humanitarian activities.

CivilNet, For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN

Armenia responded to Azerbaijan's proposals regarding the peace treaty. MFA

Armenia has responded to Azerbaijan's latest proposals regarding draft peace treaty. Azerbaijan forwarded the last proposals regarding the project to Armenia on April 26. In an interview given to Al-Jazeera on April 30, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated that Azerbaijan still shows reluctance to refer to the Alma-Ata Declaration.

CivilNet, Yerevan sends amended draft peace treaty back to Baku

Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development presents new environmental and social policy project

The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) has developed draft Environmental and Social Policy (ESP) and operational procedures for its implementation. The document includes 10 environmental and social project performance standards that define requirements for the conservation of biodiversity, prevention of environmental pollution, efficient use of resources, protection of public health and safety. The EFSD is a regional financial mechanism with a volume of more than $9 billion.

ArkaAm

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: Armenia avoids diplomatic, defense cooperation due to pressure from West

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin says Armenia is no longer interested in cooperating with Russia's Foreign and Defense Ministries due to pressure from the West. The two countries have not met since November 2023. Russia and Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan remain in touch anyway.

ArkaAm, RA has stopped showing interest in relations with Russia in terms of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense, which is the result of pressure from the West. Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation

National Dialogue on Tax Justice, Improved Compliance, and a Renewed Social Contract for the SDGs

The UNDP in Armenia held the first National Dialogue on Tax Justice, Improved Compliance, and a Renewed Social Contract for the SDGs under the UNDP’s Tax for SDGs initiative. Participants stressed the essence of fair and effective tax collection for raising the revenue needed to deliver services to citizens.

Armenpress

Snoop Dogg's Yerevan concert possibly set for August this year

Well-known rapper Snoop Dogg's concert in Yerevan may take place in August of this year, announced by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan in the National Assembly. The minister said they are waiting for the proposals from the concert organizing company.

Armenpress

An initial shipment of fuel arrived at the Ayrum station by rail from Georgia

An initial shipment of petrol and diesel arrived at the Ayrum station by rail from Georgia. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia wrote about this on his Facebook page.

Armenpress

Several highways closed across Armenia

A partial collapse occurred in the pedestrian section of the bridge near the village of Getapnya in Ararat region. The Vanadzor-Alaverdi-Ayrum-Bagratashen highway is accessible only to passenger cars. The bridge leading to the villages of Khashtarak and Lusahovit is closed.

Armenpress

Biden to meet with Zelensky in France and at G7 in Italy

US President Joe Biden will meet with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in Normandy, France, this week and then again at the G7 meeting in Italy. Biden will "have an engagement with him to talk about the state of play in Ukraine," says White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

Armenpress

Modi claims victory in India parliamentary elections

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to retain power as his party-led NDA secures 293 seats in the 543-seat lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament. Opposition coalition of 28 parties, I.N.D.I.A. (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) secured 234 seats. The Congress, which is part of the opposition bloc, won 99 seats compared to 52 it won in 2019.

Armenpress

Nikol Pashinyan sends a congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of India

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan congratulates India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on election success. He writes: "I am pleased to note that in recent years we have jointly succeeded in bringing the friendly relations between our peoples to a new level"

Armenpress, Armenian PM congratulates India’s Mori on election win

Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide

Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports.

PanArmenian

💵 Economy

Armenia’s reliance on Russian remittances drops as Ukraine war reorders regional economies

Armenia's reliance on remittances from Russia is dropping sharply as the war in Ukraine upends traditional economic ties across the region. Remittances to Armenia last year amounted to roughly $1.7 billion, representing about 7% of the country’s gross domestic product. The vast majority of those transfers came from Russia.

CivilNet

🧪 Science & Technology

Switzerland provides 500k francs, group of specialists to help Armenia recover from flood

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) sent a group of civil engineers and technical specialists to help the country recover from recent flood. Heavy rains flooded Armenia’s northeastern provinces Lori and Tavush on 25 and 26 May, causing the Debed, Aghstev, and Tashir rivers to overflow their banks.

ArkaAm, Lithuania to provide 100 000 euros in humanitarian aid to flood-affected Armenia

“Artificial Intelligence” course introduced in 16 Armenian schools

In cooperation with the private sector, an "Artificial Intelligence" course was implemented in 16 schools in Armenia last year. Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan presented the report at the NA Standing Committees.

Armenpress

⚽ Sport

Match officials appointed for a friendly match between Armenia-Kazakhstan

Friendly match between Armenia and Kazakhstan will take place on June 7 at 20:00 in VazgenSargsyan Republican Stadium. Goga Kikacheishvili is appointed as the match Referee, Assistant Referees will be David Akhvlediani and Davit Gabisonia. Ashot Ghaltakhchyan is the 4th official.

Armenpress

Armenia and Georgia to jointly bid for 2029 Youth World Cup hosting

Armenia and Georgia will jointly bid to FIFA to host the 2029 FIFA World Youth Championship.UEFA confirmed the support for the joint bid of the two countries. The representatives of the national federations exchanged team shirts during the meeting.

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Celebrity Chef Mary Sue Milliken to visit Armenia for a culinary diplomacy program

Mary Sue Milliken will visit Armenia June 7-13, 2024 for a culinary diplomacy program focused on sustainability and food entrepreneurship. She will be joined by Lenora Marouani, chef/co-owner of Barsha Wine & Spirits, and Barsha Restaurant in Hermosa Beach. Chef Milliken has competed on “Top Chef Masters” and co-authored five cookbooks.

Armenpress

Pashinyan proposes 4 conditions for riding a bicycle with Him

Nikol Pashinyan proposed 4 conditions for riding a bicycle with him. The Prime Minister of Armenia said he will gladly organize it. The conditions include a bicycle, not politicizing, and return to work at 7 a.m.

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TW: Cancer, Surgeries
I started transitioning at 18, I didn't get hormones for 2 years. I had top, and then hysto/oophorectomy. I wonder since then after removing my ovaries if it was my subconscious just taking over to survive.
I had very bad periods, in the hospital. Multiple times ambulance came thinking my appendix erupted. I would become paralyzed and lose my ability to see. I was having ovarian cysts, that would pile up and then eventually explode. At 15 I was given a few unsavory options. A. Have a baby, it could help solve the issue. B. Have 3rd stage cancer and husbands permission, and be in my mid late 30s.
We put me on birth control, and a nerve blocker. While it kinda helped. It went from monthly to every other month. Around 17, I got very involved in the queer scene and I was more demi-guy. I felt lots of pressure from my new found family to be fully transmale, as I presented masc. I did, and began the journey. Main goal in mind is getting a full oophorectomy. Still having terrible problems. Hormones stopped my period. But I still would get these attacks. Refusal to look for endometriosis lack of listening. Only time I got somewhere was transitioning and that was pulling teeth.
Forward to feeling comfortable in my skin, I liked when strangers found me like a cute girl though. I was like I am a femboy, I just rock my looks. Also I was in a LDR relationship 4 years. Before my bottom surgery we broke up.
After my surgery, I was told I had ovarian cancer. That while I choose to have a full oorpho they felt it was so beyond logic to leave it. They would would've removed it. That basically one side as basically rotting away, in 3-4 years I would've been likely dead cause it was spreading. My periods every other month, it seemed it was cause one side stopped working all together at 15. Approx. There was so much torsion around some eggs that got stuck. Like a tootsie roll.
That no one listened to me, or even tried to help. That if I didn't transition, I would've died. Afterwards, I felt like I missed this life I could've had. That I feel such a lonely life. I'm afraid saying I'm he, but have to say no I'm ftm not to scare others, then I'm too much a girl for gay men, but too much of guy for the straight, and I think bi men are more of a unicorn stereotype. Plus I'm in school to be a teacher, no idea how hiring a transguy is going to go. Even though I'm in the Bay Area, of CA
I wonder, did my body went into survival mode. Convincing myself, yes you are a man. If you're not trust me you're going to die. Now it's been a year, and I haven't felt anything about being a guy. I feel fem, as if it was a protection from everything. I felt good in my transition because my body was killing me less? That associating the physical to the pathologic.
I'm just confused, because now being a guy isn't protecting or healing something. I feel like I'm back before I started puberty a super girly girl. Like over and over, am I not trans? Just autopiloted my life and those around me into getting the surgery I needed with no other options. I really lived as a guy for 9 years. But I'm terrified to tell anyone because last thing is giving right wings more fuel in detransition prop. Where I can express to my other friends, I think I lied to myself and others about being trans- just in the need for survival like some animals do. I am only convinced now that I pretended to be trans to get healthcare- and i am just harming the community?
So right now, I'm back in the closet cause I don't want- I'm not strong enough. I've been introducing myself as female to new people.
No I'm not gender fluid/NB that I know. I don't think this is really venting, but more of falling apart. My friends and family, my basic info is all changed. But all I think about is, if I was given the surgery before I discovered what trans was, at 15. Would I ever of transitioned?

This is the woman behind Grey’s Anatomy. A show full of tear-worthy moments. If it made her cry it must be INCREDIBLE.
This is what she said on the Today show, I saw it quoted in several different articles.
“We’re very secretive about it but I will say it is sexy and surprising in many ways,” Rhimes revealed. “And also, I cried at the end. I found it very moving — and I don’t always cry. So I really got into it. I think it’s a beautiful story.”
What do you think is so particularly moving it drove Shonda Rhimes to tears?
My bet is the final love confession and the delivery by Luke and Nicola

I have a question and don't fight because I know how you Hachi girlies like to tussle (I'm Joking.)
But in recent years, people have rightfully criticized Junko for her actions and opinions as a friend to Hachi. I would've personally stopped being friends with her after the Shoji situation, just because I would've been uncomfortable with her knowing such information and not telling me. Junko was an asshole for not letting Hachi just cry about her breakup before showing up and harshly telling her that they had problems before the cheating. I mean that was true but she it was unnecessary to say that at that time. I'd get saying that if Hachi was still hung up on it for months, but I don't think it had even been a day and she couldn't just let her friend be sad. I don't like how aggressive she can get with her opinions of Hachi either. We've seen countless posts about how horrible of a friend she was to Hachi but I've yet to see anybody ask if Hachi was even a good friend to Junko herself.
Looking back, it ends up looking like Hachi uses Junko. She only ever seems to go to her for the bad advice and to tell her about her problems. We never see her ask Junko about her life and her problems. Even when she got to Tokyo she never planned on asking Junko if she could stay with her, she just assumed she was going to crash there. Regardless of the high stress situation she was in, she woke Junko up out of her sleep because she got pregnant and didn't know what to do. There was a time where (correct me please) she either gave Hachi food or paid for her rent because she didn't have the money. Their friendship revolved around Hachi and "solving" her problems, it didn't even seem like they hung out just to hang out and be friends.
In conclusion, I think the friendship should've ended when Junko went to Tokyo. Their friendship wasn't healthy but I feel like you're ignoring Hachi's end of it, if you think the sole reason their friendship was horrible is because Junko was on Shoji's side with the cheating and gave advice to Hachi harshly. Because we can criticize what she's doing foto Hachi because she's actually doing something, I don't remember Hachi doing anything for Junko, and that's something as simple as asking if she's having a hard time at school.

Let me tell you there are still 3.5 months left, I have seen lot of posts regarding is it still possible or not - YES IT IS POSSIBLE. You need to study a minimum of 9 - 12 hours strictly daily and you may make your plan according to your convenience but just study law daily even if it is for 1 hour
MY STORY - I had exactly 9 months to study CA Foundation and wasted approx 5.5 months procrastinating. Started to study in last 3.5 months, completed the syllabus by doing selective study in almost all the papers in 2.5 months and did revision in the last month and scored 262/400 and 52 in Law+BCR (Specifically mentioned marks of Law since majority of the CA Foundation students fail because of securing marks below 40 in law) Also to mention I caught viral infection during my accountancy exam from the exam centre and was down with extreme fever during the remaining exams, I was on pills and I would sit in the exams by visiting the doctor in the morning before exam and get 1 injection for fever All this story just to tell you the mistaks to be avoided - THIS PROCASTINATION - Please get rid of it
Now for self study I will highly highly recommend you these playlists - Just blindly blindly follow this playlist, I guarantee this to you that you'll not face any problem in your preparation
Just follow these playlists and guidance for respective subjects as follows :-
ACCOUNTS - Complete the playlist and understand the concept properly and then practice questions from entire module including illustrations (You may skip 1-2 chapters of less weightage or 1 chapter of high weightage like NPO since it is somewhat tricky and was not in 12th syllabus) - In each written exam you have to skip 1 question fully and from NPO only 1 question appears from the exam - You can skip this and attempt the remainder - This is what I did
Trust me when I say this that for accounts - 70 - 80% of the paper is from ICAI Module with values changed (EXACT SAME QUESTION)
LAW - You might think at some point during your preparation that lectures are irrelevant but along with the learning part you must also understand the concept to write the answer in the exam. Just read the chapters from the module - No need to mug up - Just learn the keywords and only definitions you have to mug up
No need to learn the sections and case laws- Learn important case laws and only those sections which you feel are important or easy to learn since, in exams if your entire answer is correct but you quote the wrong section for the explanation you get a 0
Do writing practice of case studies as there is a particular format in which you have to write answers for Law i.e in the order - Provision Analysis Conclusion, and you can master this only with enough practice
MATHS - Watch lectures, you may face some difficulty if you are from non-maths background (Not opted for maths in class 11 and 12) but if you study from the teacher I am suggesting - You'll not face any problem in maths provided you practice on your own too
Practice the entire module of maths too (Including illustrations) but there is this one exercise in each chapter of maths idk Set C ig, which contains very high level questions of the chapter --- Just skip that exercise and illustrations related to that exercise
Also for maths - Module is not enough since the questions in the exam are twisted to test conceptual understanding of the student - For this you'll have to practice PYQ's along with the module - I'll give the link for the lectures of PYQ also
In my attempt (Dec 23) majority questions were from PYQ due to which I could easily score 60 marks although I could revise only half the syllabus during the prep leaves because of my fever. Doing PYQ's are mandatory not an option
ECONOMICS - Initially, during my attempt and before that Eco was of 60 marks and rest was BCK which was comparatively easy but since, now entire eco is of 100 marks and syllabus includes Indian Eco also the difficulty level has somewhat increased, Initially EcoBCK used to be the easiest of all the papers So for economics just watch lectures make notes and read and understand the entire module (Reading module is mandatory)
Note - You may feel like this is too much - Ye to saara hi syllabus karne bol raha hai -- Let me tell you ICAI is clever, it may ask tough question from easy chapters and then you'll feel that not skipping stuff was better
Chapters that I skipped (HONESTLY) Accounts - Skipped NPO -- Covered remaining chapters thoroughly Law - 3.5 units of Contract act and Full LLP - Let me tell you for law, I had BCR as support to pass this paper 2 but you don't have this privilege, so choose wisely what to skip Maths - Correlation and Regression, Theoretical Distributions, Derivatives & Integration, Linear Inequalities Economics - Skipped nothing
All playlists -> ACCOUNTS - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgBVpg4bJSabobCmn2Q8eBlsfyIDzgN3T
LAW - Try CTC Classes YT Channel but would recommend you that you purchase lectures for Law if you can spend 3k - Purchase lectures from AVJ Academy Laxmi Nagar (Google Drive classes) Watch Arjun Chhabra sir's marathons for revision !!
MATHS - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgBVpg4bJSaa5grMhHYfl8MRYz7sfbBiy
ECONOMICS - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgBVpg4bJSabYwcUQE1A_7__NeggoQxTE Don't follow his notes - Just understand the concept and read module!!
MATHS PYQ :- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3tXDENgnkpKSsg_35VeBElSgrp1pcv1o https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3tXDENgnkpLjWpTcVEsw8u7LKhrzNAI0 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3tXDENgnkpITT9vfuhq1Mq1zpEt-HB1Z
All of the above links are of those teachers from whom I have actually studied !

Dysphoria advice?
I’m a trans man (ftm) I’ve been on testosterone for over a year but I still struggle with extreme dysphoria and at times I feel ugly! It really has taken a toll on my mental health, all though I have a small chest and I don’t have “tboy voice” cause I’ve done voice training, and I’m growing facial hair at a decent pace I still feel girly half the time. And when I come out as trans most of the people tell me they thought I was a cis man. I have a really hard time accepting the fact that I’m ftm, or I’m “different “. I think I struggle with a lot of internalized transphobia. I love seeing my trans brothers and sisters out there thriving makes me absolutely excited tatic for them. But when I look in the mirror I feel auful. How do y’all handle dysphoria even when passing extremely well. It makes se*ual intimacy with my partner a struggle. Makes me have social anxiety and sometimes I just feel so ugly and hate my face shape no matter whatever way I change my hair and even when people say they think I’m handsome.
Some of my dysphoria things are, height (im 5’3) weight (im 108 pounds and wanna be heavier) chest even tho it’s pretty small, having to ware a binder. My voice dispite it being medium deep. I have a happy trail lots of leg hair and some arm hair and facial hair but I still want more/ fear it’s not enough.not big enough bottom growth for my liking. What are some steps I can take to begin loving myself more and accsepting

I have had a small business website hosted by GoDaddy for the past few years. I have recently been receiving unsolicited email messages from various marketing specialists saying that they visited my website and although it is OK, they offer to provide a quote for their services that would place me on the first page of Google searches. I have been ignoring them, but they come every day from different senders. Is this a scam or legitimate service?

As the title says, I got home from work and saw a couple blood drops on the ground, and after inspecting my cat, he appears to have a cut about halfway down his tail. It is not bleeding much, but it still is bleeding a little after a few hours. He seems just as playful and behaving as normal. I called the vet and they wanted to take xrays and quoted $550, should I take him in or is this something I can monitor on my own for a little while. Thanks!

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Damon Stengel, in reference to the following message you posted on twitter and also linked on reddit, it is to inform that as per instructions of Respected Ameer Sahib, we are sending you the check in amount of $15,988.31 for all your donations made (Wasiyyat as well as all other heads).
"In addition, I have been a participant in the Ahmadiyya "Wasiyyat" program. With regard to this, I would like to draw your attention to the following instruction in the appendix of the Ahmadiyya booklet Al-Wasiyyat:
If a person makes a Will [i.e.., enters into the Wasiyyat program] [and] then later, due to some weakness in his/her faith, reneges on his/her Will, or abandons this Movmement, then, even though the Anjuman might have taken possession of his/her property in legal terms, it will not be justifiable for it [the Anjuman] to retain control of that property. Rather [the Anjuman] will have to return that entire property because God is not dependent on anyone's property and in God's view such property is odious and deserves to be rejected. (Al-Wassiyat, Appendix, instruction number 12; Ruhani Khazain, volume 20, page 325.)
Based on the above I request to please make arrangements tor reimburse me with the payments I have made to the Ahmadiyya Movement over the years in connection with the Wasiyyat program."
As you quoted portion of Wasiyat, I am also sharing an excerpt of Hazrat Aqdas Masih Maud علیہ السلام to echo the above message, where Huzoor علیہ السلام states “This work is from God Almighty. However He puts it in my heart – whether it is correct or incorrect in the eyes of people – I do it accordingly. Thus, the one who helps me (financially) and then accuses me of extravagance, in reality attacks me. Such an attack cannot be tolerated. The reality is that I do not care for anyone. If all members of the Jama`at came together and stopped paying Chanda, or turned away from me, then the One Who has made a promise to me will create another Jama`at better than them who will possess honesty and sincerity. As Allah Almighty has addressed me saying, “Allah will help you from Himself, such people will help you whom We will have sent revelations to from the heavens.” After this, I do not consider such people whose hearts give rise to suspicions equivalent to even a dead insect. Thus, why should such people rise when I do not force such miserly people to give Chanda whose faith is still incomplete? Only such people can give me Chanda who consider me to be the Khalifatullah with pure hearts, and who believe in all of my activities whether they understand them or not, and who consider objecting to any of my work to be the cause of deterioration of faith. I am not a businessman who keeps account, nor am I the treasurer of any committee to whom I must give account. I say with a loud voice that anyone who possesses even an iota of objection against me or any of my expenses, it is forbidden for such a person to send me even a penny. I do not care for anyone. When God says to me often, everyday in fact, that He is the One Who sends whatever comes. And He never objects to any of my expenses, then who is anyone else to object? Such an objection was also made against the Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم during the distribution of the spoils of war. So I say to you again to tell everyone going forward, that I swear to you by the God Who has created you, that anyone who entertains such notions should never send anything to me for this Community for as long as they live. Then see what our condition will be. After this oath, I have nothing more to write.” (Malfuzat Volume 4 page 249-250 1988 edition)
The check has been sent in certified mail today.
Signed by
Talha Chaudhry
Finance Secretary
USA Jama’at

We live in a mobile home park & one of the houses in the neighborhood was pulled and you could see the roaches scatter from the undercarriage🤠
I am going to be the first to admit I will leave dishes in the sink and when I eat a snack at night I’ll leave the wrapper on my nightstand…. Not anymore.. but needless to say they found some yummy snacks and don’t want to leave. So far I’ve only seen them in the kitchen at night. It’s not the perfect home… our kitchen is just subfloor right now because life. My mom is going through chemo and that takes a lot of my family’s time away from renovations. There’s a few holes in the walls from fights, moving furniture, etc.
Aside from now wiping the counters every day, no more dishes in the sink, vacuuming and mopping every day, we just bought all airtight containers for our pantry.
I bought satrivi gel bait, which apparently isn’t the same as the one everyone recommends, some motels, and some bait stations.
What should I do first? I’ve seen gentrol, alpine, tekko, and more.
We have 2 cats, 5 dogs, 2 toddlers, 3 elderly people (one who is going through chemo) and myself and my husband.
We also have DE that we sprinkled underneath the house and I guess will keep up with now.
We don’t necessarily have a budget for this, besides the exterminator quoted us 500$ and we couldn’t do that outright. I can probably drop 100$ this Friday and save 150$ towards that exterminator quote and do the exterminator beginning of July.

I am a long time 30+ years Fidelity Wealth Management Client with 7 figures in AUM.
My wife has had a personal account with BofA for a long time and I finally was able to convince her to open an Fidelity Cash Mgt. Account. I sold her on the great service, great rates, free ATM charges, free checks and the other benefits I have enjoyed being long time member. To my surprise Fidelity placed a 6 day hold on a transfer for a few thousand dollars despite the length of our relationship and millions of dollars with them. I thought by calling, this would be resolved in no time. However when I called yesterday the representative I talked to said she could not remove the hold. I talked to her supervisor and he said and I quote:
"Fidelity uses an intermediary Bank (UMB Bank) for funds transfers and they decide on the hold period and we have no control over holds. There is nothing that can be done"/
I asked if they communicate with UMB Bank when high net worth clients (or really any client) has this issue and he said no. They don't communicate with them and this is just how the system works and he reiterated it was out of their hands. Really? That is amazing. I wonder if senior leadership has any idea about this. I guess I made a mistake convincing my wife to open and account with Fidelity.
I also have a relationship with Goldman Sachs as a Private Banking client. One call to them and this would have been immediately resolved.
I will close this post to say I love my relationship with Fidelity and my Wealth Management team. However, this experience left me very disappointed.

Two reasons:

1. The Kingsguard oath

“The first duty of the Kingsguard was to defend the king from harm or threat. The white knights were sworn to obey the king's commands as well, to keep his secrets, counsel him when counsel was requested and keep silent when it was not, serve his pleasure and defend his name and honor.” Barristan, ADWD.
Then, in the cellars of Riverrun, Jaime states the following: “"So many vows . . . they make you swear and swear. Defend the king. Obey the king. Keep his secrets. Do his bidding. Your life for his."
The sentiment echoes Barristan’s in AGOT: “Ser Gerold Hightower himself heard my vows . . . to ward the king with all my strength . . . to give my blood for his . . .”
(The quotes are from this forum post: https://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/87683-the-text-of-the-kingsguard-vow/)

The oath does not stipulate that Kingsguard should not kill their king. In other words, Jaime did not break his oath for killing Aerys, but for failing to die protecting him from his enemies. Had he incapacitated him and delivered him to Ned or his father, he would still have been an oathbreaker. Jaime was supposed to fight to the death to protect Aerys, but Aerys shouldn’t have been kept alive, and Jaime hated him far too much to die for him.

1. The Tower of Joy

Despite the fact that Ned is Lyanna’s brother, despite the fact that he most likely meant her no harm, the three Kingsguard at the Tower of Joy still stood their ground per Rhaegar’s orders and died meaningless deaths because that is what their oaths dictated.
And despite the fact that they may have caused his sister’s death due to neglect at the very least and robbed him of precious moments with her, Ned still regarded these three as the height of honor, to the point of hallucinating them twenty years later, full of sadness and regret (a parallel to Jaime dreaming Rhaegar and his brothers blaming him for his mistakes).
This proves that Ned cared for the principle of respecting oaths more than their actual practicalities. We see it in the very first chapter, when he beheads the Night Watch’s men without asking him any questions. In very simple words: broken oath = oathbreaker, no mitigating circumstances.
Ned would have had reason to think the worst of Jaime the moment he delivered Aerys to the Rebels. In fact, Ned had reason to think the worst of him already: the Lannisters were sacking King’s Landing, and that only fueled his judgmental trait. I would even say that Ned would have respected Jaime more if he’d smuggled Aerys out of the Red Keep and stood in the way of his pursuers, because Ned despises betrayers but he understands the simplicity of keeping an oath.

For the same reason, the wildfire plot would not have mattered to Ned either. Jaime should have died for Aerys regardless of his crimes or his madness.

I will also give my own interpretation of why Jaime does not reveal the wildfire plot because I know the issue will be raised in the comments: Jaime tried to stop Aerys from raping Rhaella, and was told by men that the realm considers most honorable that he should not stop him. He has internalized the fact that men of honor will not agree with his decision to stop Aerys even if the Mad King was committing a horrible crime. In comes the honorable Ned Stark, and Jaime judges (correctly, even if he had no basis for that judgement then) that Ned would not approve of his reasons, so what is the point of even mentioning them?

Post(s) in Question

Post: https://www.reddit.com/zen/comments/1d5d0vg/passing_through_without_getting_stuck/
Section 24: Beyond Words

Monk Fengxue was asked by a monk, "How can one pass without offense [to Buddha Dharma] when words don't describe the experience, and silence doesn't make the experience knowable?"
Fengxue quoted a famous poem, "Always remember Jiangnan in March, where the cuckoo's call fills the air with the fragrance of a hundred flowers."

Wumen's Comment

reps is right

Verse

reps is right

Podcast: https://sites.libsyn.com/407831/6-1-wumenguan-gatelesss-barrier-24-astroemi
Link to episode:
Link to all episodes: https://sites.libsyn.com/407831
Buymeacoffee, so I'm not accused of going it alone:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ewkrzen

What did we end up talking about?

The big thing was that I think we ended up at the argument that everybody that ever translated this was basically wrong... even me... Paul Reps was the only one that really got it right.
It just took us a long time to get there.

You can be on the podcast! Use a pseudonym! Nobody cares!

Add a comment if there is a post you want somebody to get interviewed about, or you agree to be interviewed. We are now using libsyn, so you don't even have to show your face. You just get a link to an audio call.
I was thinking about the fact that it seems pretty reasonable to call somebody up and talk on the phone about something you talk about on reddit everyday... but some people are nervous about this. Why? It's a phone call. Is it the public nature of the phone call? In a coffee shop it's public too... but it's not scrutinized.
Being wrong... is that the big worry? We all have trouble saying Chinese words, remembering Chinese names, and explaining Zen concepts that the Chinese themselves were uncomfortable with. What's the standard for public conversations when it comes to knowledge? Does that standard mean less people want to talk publicly?

This is the text of the Elders Manual for the update to Judicial Committees on minors in Germany. Notice how the article pretends it's an informative public service thing about religious education in schools, but it's actually about mandatory confession, and it's under Chapter 12 - Determining when a Judicial Committee should be formed. Basically, the German government is behind the recent global change about forming JC's on minors.
Thanks Germany!

1. 12:39.2 Germany: Confessional religious education in Germany has the goal of teaching the respective religious teachings as truths and to educate the students to this effect. Since compulsory participation in religious education violates the German constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights, it is possible for parents to refuse to allow their children to participate in religious education without quoting any reason. Neither can the school insist on the presence in the classroom during religious instruction (for example, for the purpose of supervision), nor is it allowed to say or do anything that may discourage students from opting out or not attending. Voluntary participation in these classes is therefore a violation of the principle found in Revelation 18:4 (w02 10/15 p. 27; w79 1/1 p. 30). If religious instruction is scheduled at the beginning or end of the school day, the children are simply free to come later or return home earlier. In all other cases it is the responsibility of the school to provide supervision for these children in classes where no religious instruction is given, or elsewhere. In some federal states, students are taught alternative classes (for example, ethics or philosophy), and the government is responsible for this general curriculum. Participation in these classes does not violate Bible principles. In case of difficulties, parents can contact the Legal Department of the branch office through the elders.

Later that evening, Kiki sat on her large bed, thinking of ways on how to tackle her situation, when her mother walked in, carrying the family phone.
"Aki, dear, Kokichi wants to speak to you," she said. Kiki took the phone from her, waiting until after her mother left to speak.
"Kokichi?" she said, once her mother was gone.
"Hey, Chibi-Kichi!" came Kokichi's voice on the other end. "I just wanted to check to see if you were alright, since you left without saying goodbye."
"Oh...sorry about that," Kiki replied.
"Everything alright?" Kokichi asked. "Did you and Kimiko have a fight? She was acting kinda weird when Himiko and I came back from eating out." Kiki hesitated. She wanted to tell Kokichi everything, but she didn't want to risk her friendship with Kimiko.
"No...nothing happened," she replied. Kokichi paused.
"Are you sure?" he asked doubtfully.
"Well...I dunno," Kiki sighed. "Kokichi...I'm really glad that you helped me get out of my comfort zone, but...sometimes, I kinda wish I was back in it."
"I see," Kokichi said. "Life is like an elevator, Chibi-Kichi: it has its ups and downs. I'm guessing you must have accidentally pushed the down arrow and are going through one of life's downs."
"I'm just trying to keep myself from going all the way to the down to the basement level," Kiki joked wryly in response.
"Nee-heehee...I hear ya, kiddo," Kokichi chuckled. Kiki was silent for a moment. What Kimiko had said earlier was bothering her.
"Kokichi? Can I ask you something?"
"Surely, girly!"
"Um...do you get suspicious of certain people you meet?" Kiki asked.
"Hm, I'm suspicious of everyone until they give me a reason not to be," Kokichi simply replied. Kiki tilted her head curiously.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, I don't immediately trust people after meeting them for the first time," Kokichi explained.
"Is that considered paranoia?" Kiki asked.
"Nope, it's smart," Kokichi replied. "Trust takes time, and in many cases, lots of time, like, sometimes years. You can't trust someone wholeheartedly from the start. As time goes on, and if you're paying close attention, then you might be able to trust a person more easily. But, you truly never know a person. So, that's why if you're planning on building a relationship with someone, whether it's romantic or just a friendship, don't trust right away. Trust has to be built between both parties, which takes time and work." Kiki felt relived that she wasn't being paranoid about Junko, but she chewed her lip as she thought about Kimiko blatantly telling Kiki her secret about magic, and blabbing Kiki's name to Junko, even though Kiki didn't want Junko to know.
"Could you...still be friends with someone, even if they've proven that they're not exactly trustworthy?" Kiki asked hesitantly. She could hear Kokichi inhale as he thought of her question.
"Personally, I wouldn't," he admitted. "Or at least, it might take awhile for me to reconsider being their friend. But, if you think you have friend you think who's worthwhile and you're willing to put up with them or give them a second chance, then, by all means. After all, you might be the one to give them some solid advice that might change them for the better." Kiki smiled in relief.
"Thanks, Kokichi," she said.
"No problem, baby cuz!" Kokichi replied. "Is that all you needed help with?"
"Yeah, I think so," Kiki replied.
"Okie-dokie, then," Kokichi said. "See you tomorrow?"
"Mmm...maybe," Kiki said. Kokichi chuckled.

"Aaalrighty, then. I'll talk to you, later," he said.
"Okie-dokie, Kokichi."
"Love ya, kiddo!"

"I love you, too."

"Bye-eeeee" Kokichi sang.

"Bye!" Kiki replied, giggling. After one last chuckle, Kokichi hung up.
***

11:32 p.m. the next afternoon, Kiki rode the bus to the Hope's Peak Academy dorms. Instead of going to Casa V3, she decided to go to Hope House, hoping to stop Kimiko from going over to see Junko. She waited a while, expecting Kimiko to arrive at Hope House. She checked her watch again, which read 11:49. She knocked on the door. Mondo answered it.
"Mondo!!" Kiki cried.
"Hey, racer girl!" Mondo said.
"You live here?!"
"Hell, yeah," Mondo replied. "What did you need?"
"Um, well...I just needed to see Junko," Kiki replied.
"Huh...that's weird," Mondo muttered.
"What's weird?"
"You're the second li'l girl to ask for Junko," Mondo replied. Kiki froze.
"What...do you mean?"
"Junko was hangin' out with a little red-haired girl earlier," Mondo answered. "She took her to the mall." Kiki's eyes bugged out.
"What?! They're not here?!" she exclaimed.
"Nah."
"What...?" Kiki whispered to herself. Junko told Kimiko to be there by noon. Kiki checked her watch. It was two minutes until 12:00 p.m. She scanned the area for Kimiko one more time. "Are you sure she left with a little girl?"
"Yup!" Mondo nodded. "It's not often we see li'l kids hangin' around here, so I definitely remember that girl." Kiki frowned in confusion. "Is...somethin' wrong?" Mondo asked. Kiki sighed.
"No...it's okay," she mumbled. "Thanks, Mondo!" She then ran off towards the mall, hoping to find Kimiko.
Part Six
Kiki arrived at the mall, stopping near a little café to catch her breath. Right as she was about to step inside the sliding doors of a clothing store where she would begin her search, Junko and Kimiko emerged with shopping bags in their hands. They were giggling as if they were two best friends having the time of their lives.
"Kimiko!" Kiki cried, running up to them. Kimiko eyed Kiki with scorn.

"What do you want?" she asked rudely. Kiki was taken aback by her attitude.
"Um...well...you said you'd meet Junko at noon, but you were gone before that," she replied.
"Well, I couldn't wait to see her, so I left early," Kimiko replied with a shrug. "So what? Are you gonna arrest me?"
"You're still welcome to join us, Kiki," Junko offered. "Or...would you still rather be a boring party pooper?"
"Ugh! See, Kimiko?! She's being rude!" Kiki pointed out to Kimiko.
"Nyeh...she's not being rude if it's true!" Kimiko spat.

"It looks like Kiki has made up her mind about wanting to stay uncool, Kimiko," Junko said. "But, that's okay! Because we can have our own cool fun!"
"That's right," Kimiko said, pursing her lips sassily at Kiki. "Now, do you mind? We really need to be somewhere." She and Junko continued walking down the street.
"W-Wait!" Kiki said. Junko and Kimiko rolled their eyes and sighed as they turned around.
"Ugh! What do you want?" Kimiko scoffed. Kiki sighed and pointed to Kimiko's shopping bags.
"Your sister's gonna ask where you got that from," she mumbled. Junko grinned maliciously at Kiki.
"Ohhhh...good point, Kiki," she murmured. "Looks like you have what it takes to be cool after all." Kiki glared at Junko. Kimiko turned to Junko.

"Where am I going to hide my stuff, Big Sis Junko?" she asked worriedly.
"Oh, don't worry, sweetie, you can hide it in my room," Junko replied sweetly.
"Okay!" Kimiko exclaimed.
"And then, if Himiko asks where you've been all day, I'm sure Kiki here would be more than happy to make something up," Junko said. "You are her friend, aren't you, Kiki?" Kimiko thrusted her hands on her hips at Kiki with an expectant look in her eye.
"Yeah...okay," Kiki mumbled reluctantly.
"Good!" Kimiko said. Then, she grinned at Junko. "Can we go, now, Big Sis Junko?"
"Mmm-hmm!" Junko nodded, and the girls continued walking away. Kiki glared daggers at Junko, wishing more than anything that Junko would get sucked into a black hole. But, she figured that a black hole wouldn't affect her, given that her heart was one. Junko turned back to see Kiki glaring at her, which made Junko smile extra wide, as if Kiki's anger amused her greatly. Finally, they arrived back at Hope House.
"Here, Kimiko, I'll take our bags to my room," Junko said. "You go back to Casa V3, so your sister won't be suspicious that you've been gone for so long."

"Okay!" Kimiko replied. She handed Junko her shopping bags, and watched in wonder as Junko sashayed into Hope House. Kimiko sighed admiringly. "She's so cool! I wanna be just like her!"
"She's not cool, Kimiko," Kiki protested firmly, crossing her arms. Kimiko glared at her.
"What would you know about being cool?" she replied in a cold voice, and began walking off. Kiki ran to catch up to her.
"I know enough to see that Junko isn't," she said, walking alongside Kimiko. Kimiko stopped walking and stared indignantly at Kiki.
"Nyeeeh...what's your problem?" she growled. Kiki frowned back at her.
"What's my problem?! You're the one with the problem!" she snapped.
"Yeah, my problem is you! " Kimiko shouted. "I have a new best friend who cares about me, unlike my sister, Kokichi, and you! And you're trying to take Big Sis Junko away from me!"
"Yeah...because she's trying to make a clone of herself out of you!" Kiki cried. "She's a bad influence on you, Kimiko! She's turning you into a...a...monster!!"
"No, she's not! She's turning me into someone cool and fashionable!" Kimiko yelled. "Maybe you could learn a thing, or two, from her!" Kiki groaned with exasperation.
"Uurrgghhh!! You are so...f-frustrating!!" she exclaimed.
"Hey, hey...what's going on out here, you two?" asked Kokichi. He and Himiko approached them with looks of concern on their faces.
"Nyeh...are you guys fighting?" Himiko asked.
"Wouldn't you like to know?" Kimiko snapped. Himiko blinked in surprise at her sister's words. Kokichi raised his brow at Kimiko's attitude.
"Well, um...where were you, Kimiko?" Himiko asked. "You've been gone for a while."
"Kiki and I were playing at the park," Kimiko lied. She turned to Kiki. "Isn't that right, Kiki?" Kiki stared at her in disbelief. Kimiko lied so easily, and without shame. Junko's influence on her was stronger than she thought. She sighed and lowered her head.
"Yeah...we were," she lied lamely. Kokichi raised his brow at her, as well.
"There you have it," Kimiko said with a smug grin. "Are we done, now?"
"B-But..." Himiko began. Kimiko merely scoffed and rolled her eyes as she walked away before Himiko could get a word in edgewise. Himiko, Kokichi, and Kiki stared after her, stunned. "What's gotten into her?" Himiko mumbled worriedly. Kokichi turned to Himiko.
"You go on ahead and deal with your sister, Himiko," he said. "I'll talk to Kiki."
"Right," Himiko said with a firm nod, and dashed away. Kokichi knelt down to Kiki's level and lifted her chin with his finger.
"Not a very convincing lie, Chibi-Kichi," he said to her with a sly grin.
"That's okay. I kinda didn't want it to be," Kiki muttered.
"What's going on with you and Kimiko, Kiki?" Kokichi asked. Kiki bit her lip with worry. She didn't want to tell, in case it would ruin her friendship with Kimiko. She still considered Kimiko her friend, even if she was acting like a moron. Kiki just needed to approach the situation tactfully.
"Well..." Kiki began. Then, she sighed. "It's nothing. I-I mean...it's not nothing, but...I just...I think I want to...handle this myself?" Kokichi raised his eyebrows at her.
"Oh, really?" he asked is a surprisingly delighted tone. Kiki nodded. "Are you sure?"
"Yeah..." Kiki said. "Besides, Kimiko's my friend. I feel like it's my responsibility to stop her from acting dumb." Kokichi smiled at her.
"Well, it isn't," he said. Then, he ruffled her hair affectionately. "But, I understand where you're coming from." He then grinned proudly at her. "I'm really proud of you for wanting to handle this yourself, Chibi-Kichi. You're definitely the perfect candidate!" Kiki frowned quizzically at him.
"Candidate for what?! " she cried. "Why do you keep saying weird things like that?!" Kokichi merely gave her a mysterious smile in response.
"Well...you just let me know if you need any help with Kimiko," he said, ignoring her question. "I'm always here for you, Chibi-Kichi, 'kay?"
"Okaaay, but...will you please tell me what I'm the 'perfect candidate' for?!" Kiki said, thrusting her hand on her hip.
"Huhuhu...you'll find out soon enough, baby cuz," Kokichi chuckled mischievously as he stroked her cheek.

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Considering purchasing this house. It's from the 50's and has an unfinished, walk-out basement on a hill. The basement feels dry and does not feel musty. Current owner say that they inserted drains and changed landscaping to prevent moisture in the basement. The drains, etc are there. There clearly has previously been moisture in the basement, which they are not trying to hide, but I'm not sure how to tell if moisture mitigation efforts have been effective. We like the house but aren't interested in paying another $10k to repair the basement.
I'm worried that an inspector will basically just say "there's clearly been water damage" without providing a good "so what" statement and that foundation specialists will just quote us a repair cost whether we truly need it or not. Who would give the most impartial perspective on the situation? Is this where we need to find a structural or soil engineer?

The initial post had several proof with links which was deleted instantly
After the Kuberr incident and the mods still allowing syrah-lips to be moderators, I thought it was time to bring the actual problem to light rather than hide it in a pinned post that most users may not see.
As we all know, Kuberr was lying about several things within the community. Their account had many contradictory posts and comments, not to mention the unsavory incestual relationship they wrote about.
This is however going to mainly focus on the current mod team, the contradiction of what's allowed to be said by users vs mods, and the silencing of all lesbians within this subreddit.
Yesterday it was brought to the communities attention by the mods that many people think Syrah-Lips is Kuberr. I don't believe that to be true, but I do think they're not a positive influence on the lesbian community as a whole. Their comment history which you can find in full on PullPush has several instances of vile things about lesbians and women in general. Here is one fantastic little quote about the older butch community that was deleted in ActuallyLesbian that was posted by Sylah after she was already a moderator of this sub.
/Actuallylesbian ● syrah-lips ● Wed May 22 2024 17:28:11 GMT+0100
And no, no respect. Most of them are just gay bc they’re too ugly to date anyone but each other. And that ugliness is inside with the way they can’t accept anyone different than them. Can’t wait for them to go.
You can find that sweet cherub and many other horrific things about lesbians on the PushPull, if you'd like a link you can let me know.
Moving on to the other mods, the way you know whereabouts Syrah was from but not Kuberr is a tad suspicious. Kuberr's own profile states they're at least at one point living in upstate New York. So American at the very least, but you said Kuberr seems to be from "elsewhere" as if upstate NY is 10 hours ahead of California.
You also contradicted yourselves saying that Syrah hasn't broken any subreddit rules, where she very much did. I again can't post links, but here is the PushPull proof.
/lesbiangang ● syrah-lips ● Sun May 05 2024 01:09:09 GMT+0100
But they would like to date you, or so it seems, so I’m discussing the situation from their perspective. I’m not suggesting you have to entertain their advances.
/lesbiangang ● Femininefirst ● Sun May 05 2024 01:10:55 GMT+0100
Ngl this response is very incel-y. What do you mean if I don't want to deal with people who don't take my no as no I shouldn't go outside?
/lesbiangang ● syrah-lips ● Sun May 05 2024 01:14:30 GMT+0100
If you’re saying you’d like to avoid those situations, don’t go in public. We do not have a society where you can order a date online and expect any other encounter to be void of attraction. We all do things that are kinda uncomfy. That’s life.
lesbiangang-ModTeam[M] 3 points 1 month ago
Your post or comment was removed due to violating rule 1. Any further violations may result in a ban.
Both of Syrah's comments were removed for being disgusting, and violating rule 1 which is "Please be respectful." So I'm hoping the deleted comments are how the mods missed Syrah's egregious comments in this sub. But then they'd have to explain the many other missed comments like the one in ActuallyLesbian.
You implied that lesbians need to make better friends for having to defend being a lesbian in day to day life.
/lesbiangang ● foodieforthebooty ● Tue Jun 04 2024 14:05:35 GMT+0100
We spoke to Syrah and reviewed her comment history. Although it was a new account, she had a decent account history. There were very few moderator applications. If you are defending being a lesbian in day to day life in the real world and live in the US, you need new friends.
Not only that, but defending her comment history, lol.
And finally, as someone who is quite an active user on this subreddit on my main account, I offered to moderate on a main account of mine and was told I don't participate enough on the subreddit to do so, which I have screenshots of. So which is it? Syrah was appointed a mod after having an account for a week, I offered to mod after being an active user, all while having my main account for 7+ years. I also included proof of other subs I moderate on a separate account relating to hobbies and interests, those subreddits having 100,000k+ users. Surely someone with that much modding experience can handle 10k?
I don't think the current moderation team has the future of this sub and lesbians in general in their best interest. I'm sure after the last 72 hours in this sub I'm not the only one.