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Far-right instigator Mark Fitzpatrick spent over $85,000 to host a "hetero awesomeness festival" during Pride month to troll the left.

Only a few dozen people showed up, and it was a complete failure

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[-] Teknevra 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Idk.

I'm currently using Summit for Android, but i would assume any app would work.

Another good app that I know of, that is Cross-Platform, is Voyager, which is available on both Android and iOS.

It also allows users to choose which UX layout they prefer: iOS or Android.

Welcome to the team.

[-] Teknevra 2 points 6 days ago
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submitted 1 week ago by Teknevra to c/trans_guns

Hey y’all,

I’m currently looking for a few more moderators to help keep this space running smoothly.


I started this community as a space for trans folks to talk about firearms, community defense, safety, gear, training, and self-empowerment — without having to wade through the usual toxic nonsense found elsewhere, as well as to (hopefully) give the users of r/transguns a space to go to, in case anything happened to the subreddit.


It’s been awesome to see people join, but I’m also modding a ton of other communities across Lemmy, as well as dealing with stress, and declining mental health, and it’s starting to pile up.

If you care about building a knowledgeable, inclusive, and principled space for trans gun owners and allies, I’d love to have your help.


No modding experience needed — just a solid sense of community and a willingness to check in when you can.

Drop a comment, if you’re interested.

In solidarity and safety, – Teknevra

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Hey fellow gamers,

Just wanted to drop a quick post — I’m currently looking for a few extra mods to help out with thus community.

I started this community to create a fun, welcoming space for queer gamers to connect, share games, memes, and support each other, as well as give the Users of r/Gaymers a place to go, if anything were to happen to the Subreddit.

It’s been great to see folks trickling in, but the sad truth is... I’m stretched a bit thin.

I moderate a ton of other communities across Blahaj and other accounts, and it’s starting to get a little overwhelming.

My Mental Health isn't doing so great, either.


If you love queer gaming, and want to help keep this space chill, inclusive, and active, I’d love to have you on board!

No prior mod experience needed — just be engaged, and aligned with the vibe we're trying to create here.

Comment below, if you're interested. 🎮💖

– Teknevra

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Hey comrades,

Quick post to say: I’m currently looking for more moderators to help run this space.

I started this community with the goal of building a strong, supportive, and resilient community for queer folks — especially those who believe in organizing, mutual aid, and standing up for one another, as well as (hopefully) bring r/Queerdefensefront to the Fediverse, in case something happens/happened to the Subreddit.

But right now, I’m stretched pretty thin.

I’m already moderating a bunch of other communities across Blahaj and other instances, and it’s getting a bit overwhelming.

My Mental Health isn't doing so good, either.

If you're down to help keep this space active, safe, and focused, I’d really appreciate it.

You don’t need tons of experience — just a commitment to the values of the community and a willingness to check in when you can.

Feel free to comment below, if you're interested or want to know more.

Solidarity always ✊🏽 – Teknevra

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submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by Teknevra to c/queer_muslims

Salaam everyone,

I hope that you're all doing well.

I wanted to reach out and let you know that I'm currently looking for a few more moderators to help out with this community.


I originally created this community as a way to provide a space for queer Muslims to connect, support each other, and share experiences.

It was also my hope to offer an alternative space for folks coming from r/queermuslims who might be looking for a new home.


That said, I'm currently a bit overwhelmed, and my mental health isn't doing that great.

I moderate quite a few other communities — both here on Blahaj and through some other accounts — and it's getting tough to keep up with everything on my own.


If you’re interested in helping out (or even if you're just curious about what modding might involve), please feel free to comment below.

Whether you have experience or not, all I ask is that you care about the space and want to help it grow.

Thanks so much for being here 💖

– Teknevra

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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by Teknevra to c/queer_defense_front

The author announced in a Saturday post to X, formerly Twitter, that she would be founding the J.K. Rowling Women's Fund, using her personal fortune. The website for the group states that it "offers legal funding support to individuals and organisations fighting to retain women's sex-based rights in the workplace, in public life, and in protected female spaces."

"I looked into all options and a private fund is the most efficient, streamlined way for me to do this," she said. "Lots of people are offering to contribute, which I truly appreciate, but there are many other women's rights orgs that could do with the money, so donate away, just not to me!"

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Note: This isn’t an exact all, but a collection of very similar repeating patterns. And while I might be looking around those that happen to mostly be white, cisgender gay men, they can exist in any queer demographic, as “Pick Me” mfs pretty much exist in every type of demographic.

Some time back, there was a post I saw about someone asking about Log Cabin Republicans, and as the post and comments went it made me wonder about this other kind I saw. Usually with Log Cabin Republicans, they try to hide anything queer-coded and will stay on the sideline quietly. For the kind I notice, while they also support the status quo and bootlick their oppressors, they’ll try to be all open and proud about it. In addition, they’ll double down on queer stereotypes and get OVERLY obnoxious with it, almost like denial.

With how they usually treat other queer minorities, it’s usually:

  • Mock and berate lesbians
  • Demonize and (ironically) slut-shame bi/pan men and women
  • Treat trans-women like they’re crossdressing gay men or drag queens (transfolk can be drag queens, but you get what I mean)
  • With transgender people in general, when they’re not mocking and berating them, they’re treated like some sort of pet on display
  • For racial minorities (and in general people that aren’t white, especially those that are queer), they really double down on the racism. Even with “positive” intentions, they view them like some sort of freak in a freak show.
  • A bit unrelated, but I also sometimes notice how with cisgender, straight (typically white) women, they either will go full woman-hating misogyny, or act like they’re the greatest thing in the world, no in-betweens. Just a pattern I noticed.

And while they aren’t as huge/common like in the 90s-00s, they still have a lot of influence. Speaking of influence, they seemed back then to really be more amongst circles of queer tv writers and creators. Ryan Murphy, to some extent Marc Cherry, creators of Sex and the City, etc., but usually they get away with their shitty behavior on the count of being “revolutionary” or just a “product of their time”.

The ultimate reason I ask about this is because of the distinction. While a Log Cabin Republican typically would stand on the sideline quietly, this kind of Pick-Me will try to act like they’re all open and proud, but like being proud of being underneath and wanting to be recognized as accepting their role in society as being lesser. What would this kind be called?

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Husband alleges shooting motivated by homophobia.

[-] Teknevra 4 points 1 month ago

You're welcome.

[-] Teknevra 5 points 2 months ago

Speaking of Translove, I'm actually surprised that there isn't a Federated Alternative.

Would something like that even be feasible?

If so, it would no doubt give Fedi users more peace of mind, as well as security, to be on a dating app that's on the Fediverse, opposed to some random, corporate run platform.

[-] Teknevra 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Link to Reddit Post.

(This Post was originally on Reddit.)

[-] Teknevra 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Great Idea.

Perhaps call it something like:

BeeOff/BuzzOff: A play on "bee/buzz" similar to Honey, but with a focus on avoiding (off) certain products.

BoycottBee: Directly stating its purpose as a boycott tool.

Avoidify: Emphasizes the idea of avoiding certain products or brands.

BlanketBan: Suggests a comprehensive avoidance or ban.

NectarNone: Opposite of honey nectar, focusing on avoiding products.

ProtestPal: A friendly companion for those who want to make a statement by boycotting certain products.

SentryShop: Acts as a guardian or sentry while shopping, warning against certain products.

Ethico: Emphasizes ethical consumption by avoiding certain brands or products.

NoGo: Simple and direct, signaling products to avoid.

BlockBuy: Directly blocks purchases of unwanted products.

SanctionShop: Implies a personal sanction or restriction on certain products.

ProtestPulse: A tool that keeps the pulse of your protest or boycott efforts.

Avoida: A playful name emphasizing avoidance.

EDIT: I wonder, alongside a potential plug-in, what if someone created a federated platform or website that tracked the protests, boycotts, etc.?

It would allow Fediverse users to be able to follow the protests/boycotts.

[-] Teknevra 9 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

RevoltChat?

Revolt Chat GitHub

Revolt Self-Hosted

Revolt Wiki

r/revoltchat

Although, I'm honestly surprised that there isn't a Fediverse equivalent/Alternative to Discord.

IK that platforms like Matrix exist, but what I'm talking about is a federated platform that's a clone of Discord.

[-] Teknevra 9 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

@fadingembers@lemmy.blahaj.zone

Um....

It's not my meme.

I'm not Pizzacake.

I'm also Trans (MtF)

[-] Teknevra 5 points 4 months ago

Not defending her, but she is also on Bluesky

[-] Teknevra 4 points 4 months ago

There you go, you're all set.

Welcome to the Team.

[-] Teknevra 6 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

There you go, you're all set.

Welcome to the Team.

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