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i chose it myself

It's Aleksander :] I am transgender so i changed my name (a few times actually). At the start I had some "rules" to choose a name: 1. It should be italian (i am italian, i didn't want to stand out) 2. It should be long and have nicknames (i like nicknames) 3. It shouldn't be religious (i am an atheist and i didn't like to have a name associated with god) 4. It should have a cool meaning (i like names' etymology) In the end i chose Stefano, but it didn't feel like me at all. I always liked Alessandro as a name, but i felt like i knew too many people with that name (like.... 5), so i looked up the variations and Aleksander stand out. Aleksander means "defender of men", and i like to add "in a gay way" for fun. I also chose Hermes as a second "unofficial" name, so i ended up disregarding like almost half of the rules. lmao.

@arek6

May 23, 2025

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amaya

I've had issues with my name, I never really liked or identified with it until recently. I think it's really pretty but idk it just never felt connected to me. Thankfully, it isn't my full first name, Amaya-mei, so online and for a chunk of my life I went by "Mei" and most people who've met me online still call me that. Now, I've come to really like my own name, whether it's Amaya, Amaya-mei, or Mei. But I've also really enjoyed being called by the usernames that I choose. So Juniper, Cosmo, Meiji, etc. In the end go with what feels right for you! I've had sooo many names across the interwebs and they all feel like me. So I'd say go with what feels like you.

@juniperberry

Jun 7, 2024

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I think i'm still warming up to mine

I hated my name as a kid, because it was so "weird" to everyone. I hated it because the combination of having a unique name on top of looking different was hell to painfully shy me. Tatiana is a Russian name. Haven't gotten my dna tested but as far as I know I'm not Russian. I've gotten a myriad of nicknames throughout my life (I do not count thotiana, that year was awful) including Tots, Tat, and T, but my favorite has always been Tati. Everyone has always told me it's a beautiful name. After years of hearing that, I am much more okay with people using it, and sometimes prefer it over impersonal pronouns. I still can't seem to get over the fact that my dad named me, and the fact that this name was his ex's name.. and for that I keep considering asking everyone to call me by my middle name.

@tsunny

Oct 14, 2024

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Protesting

i have seen so many protests for palestine in the last few weeks and saw so many people not protecting themselves. here are some tips (this is all my opinion and not at all by a professional, if there even are professional protesters): (partially ripped off of tyrathetaurus on twitter) first of all: protesting is good. if you have the privilege to attend protests for a good cause, definitly do it. you can inform yourself for every protest in your city online, it really isnt that hard. just look for the protest, your city and than 2024, or whatever year. second: many countries have the right to assemble!! i know of USA and Germany. its a human right to assemble and protest. dont forget this! third: the police is NOT your friend! they are not there to protect protesters, they are there to make it more difficult for you. we have seen this in BLM protests, we are seeing this on uni and college campuses for palestine. whatever you do, try not to talk to police. 1. how to stay safe: - write phone numbers on your body, write your name on your body - DO NOT go alone to protest. always have at least one person with you. if you see someone alone, help them, stay with them, invite them to protest with you. - put your phone on airplane mode, disable Face ID and fingerprint, use a PIN-Code, change your phone case to a black one, if you dont have it already. - never take pictures of others with out their consent (this is self explainable). try not to take pictures and videos of people that could be easily recognised. - dont wear stuff that can be easily recognised. wear stuff that hides your face and hides your skin. - WEAR A MASK!!! not only can it protect your from diseases, it hides your face incredibly well. - DO NOT talk to anti-protesters and police. youre doing more harm than good. its better to ignore than argue. 2. what to do if stopped and/or detained by police; what to do if youre threatend with or under arrest - dont resist. they will attack you - make sure someone is recording you, the officer, and the situation - ask if youre free to leave. if yes, WALK AWAY - ask why you are being arrested. if they dont answer: ask for legal represantation - DO NOT give personal information, everything will be used against you. Your rights if youre stopped/detained: - you have to give consent for the police to search your stuff. if you do, everything will be used against you - police can pat you down if they suspect a weapon on you 3. what to do if you see someone being detained - film it. police cannot view or delete the footage - talk to the person, calm them down. they are likely nervous and scared 4. USE YOUR PRIVILEGE!!! help the disabled, help possible minors, find medics for harmed or someone having a panic/anxiety attack, help BiPOC if theyre harrassed, etc… 5. if you are a minor, you should NOT protest, unless your guardian or a trusted adult is with you. remember: DONT GO ALONE 6. if you cant participate, HELP THE PROTESTERS!!! drop off water, allergy friendly food and snacks, sharpies, cards with helpful phone numbers, masks, hand sanitizers, etc… 7. cant protest at all? BOYCOTT AND REPOST!!! doing even something small is ALWAYS better than doing nothing. inform yourself https://bdsmovement.net/ especially if you are a minor: reposting stuff online, telling and informing others about the situation and boycotting IS HELPING. please stay safe, go protest if possible, always help others.

@sashasimval

Apr 29, 2024

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The 14 characteristics of fascism

Please take your time to read this, for certain information may be banned in the near future. Real eyes realise it's us against them.

@sashasimval

Jan 22, 2025

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nickelback

im tired of pretending theyre not a good band. Never made it as a wise man I couldn't cut it as a poor man stealing Tired of living like a blind man I'm sick of sight without a sense of feeling And this is how you remind me 🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣

@sashasimval

Apr 30, 2024