02-02-2026, 11:09 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-02-2026, 11:10 PM by flamesabers.
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I agree mutual respect is very important on this forum.
In regards to Sandy's latest comment, I'm unsure of how to best express myself on my reaction to it. If anything, I feel a bit disinterested about a singular, "off-handed" transphobic remark. I say off-handed because it's not like Sandy started off with post #1 being filled with transphobic comments. And to my knowledge Sandy hasn't posted any new threads/comments, transphobic or otherwise. Comments like in Sandy's context don't hurt me like institutional transphobia has in the last two years or so. In an online context, I think the most that can be done is to report the post to the moderators and/or utilize the "ignore/block user" option.
In regards to crossdressers, I'm not sure how that is relevant. If crossdressers (or any other demographic) are receiving 0% disrespect on the forum, I think that's a positive for the forum, not a shortcoming.
On the topic of NBE advice, I agree much of it is based on anecdotes. Hence, why I stand by my universal "guidelines" and not "absolutes" when providing feedback on NBE regimes. When I was on PM, I did cycle at higher doses without any health complications, but I wouldn't recommend anyone try what I did on day 1 of their NBE. Some people can be very sensitive to PM and not need the higher doses to see results. Other people might be more susceptible to health risks of a NBE regime. Likewise, I had some unpleasant side-effects when I was on finasteride, but I wouldn't discourage someone who wanted to try it as a DHT blocker.
I feel like the "burden" of testing NBE regimes isn't something that should fall on the shoulders of a single individual, but rather it should be a communal effort. For example, if 95% of forum users of herb XYZ report favorable results of breast development, I think that's compelling proof that such a herb is effective for most users.
If you (or anyone else) are debating leaving (or just taking a break), perhaps that's a sign you should? I don't think there's anything wrong with pursuing less screen time, especially for the betterment of one's mental health. Speaking from my own experience, I have taken breaks from online venues because I needed it.
In regards to Sandy's latest comment, I'm unsure of how to best express myself on my reaction to it. If anything, I feel a bit disinterested about a singular, "off-handed" transphobic remark. I say off-handed because it's not like Sandy started off with post #1 being filled with transphobic comments. And to my knowledge Sandy hasn't posted any new threads/comments, transphobic or otherwise. Comments like in Sandy's context don't hurt me like institutional transphobia has in the last two years or so. In an online context, I think the most that can be done is to report the post to the moderators and/or utilize the "ignore/block user" option.
In regards to crossdressers, I'm not sure how that is relevant. If crossdressers (or any other demographic) are receiving 0% disrespect on the forum, I think that's a positive for the forum, not a shortcoming.
On the topic of NBE advice, I agree much of it is based on anecdotes. Hence, why I stand by my universal "guidelines" and not "absolutes" when providing feedback on NBE regimes. When I was on PM, I did cycle at higher doses without any health complications, but I wouldn't recommend anyone try what I did on day 1 of their NBE. Some people can be very sensitive to PM and not need the higher doses to see results. Other people might be more susceptible to health risks of a NBE regime. Likewise, I had some unpleasant side-effects when I was on finasteride, but I wouldn't discourage someone who wanted to try it as a DHT blocker.
I feel like the "burden" of testing NBE regimes isn't something that should fall on the shoulders of a single individual, but rather it should be a communal effort. For example, if 95% of forum users of herb XYZ report favorable results of breast development, I think that's compelling proof that such a herb is effective for most users.
If you (or anyone else) are debating leaving (or just taking a break), perhaps that's a sign you should? I don't think there's anything wrong with pursuing less screen time, especially for the betterment of one's mental health. Speaking from my own experience, I have taken breaks from online venues because I needed it.