Yeah, the BSA is rather pointedly not gay-friendly, most likely as a concession to the numbers of conservative Christian churches that are affiliated with it. The Girl Scouts and Camp Fire have no such policy, as I understand it, but are typically not affiliated with churches, either.
Funny story that AU may appreciate: I was in Camp Fire in the early 1980s, and I had heard that they had started admitting boys in the 1970s (before that, they were girls-only). I thought they had to dis-establish the old organization and start a new one just to change the name and rules, for some reason.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
(ramblepost ahead)
It's been almost a year now since I came out to my family. It's weird, it felt like such an accomplishment at the time, but I feel like I've made pretty much zero progress toward transitioning since then, aside from choosing a name and buying a skirt or two.
Back before I came out I used to have these dreams. Dreams where I would come out to my family and they were so accepting and they wanted to help me out. Waking up from those dreams to find myself still in the closet was like waking up in hell. The prospect of not having those dreams anymore was one of the big factors in my decision to come out when I did.
Now...I'm having other dreams. This morning I dreamed that I accidentally came across a student ID with "GENDER: F" and a picture of myself as a woman. I wasn't sure what to make of it, in the dream or in real life.
AU: I was obsessed with companies going out of business at the time, since I didn't really understand the concept. This was around the time Woolco and MEMCO closed down, and they both had a lot of stores in the DC area.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
Things like the Girl Scouts always depressed me as a kid, for obvious reasons.
Sorry if I seem hung-up on this topic this afternoon...
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
^^ Jesus Christ, I should have seen that coming but I laughed out loud anyway
I knew next to nothing about the Girl Scouts back then, except that they sold really good cookies. :D And I regarded Boy Scouts the same way I did churches more conservative than the Methodist ones we went to then; kind of strange and weird and overly serious.
Oh, and more facts I didn't know until now: The creator of Arbor Day was also the father of the founder of Morton Salt.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
If I was in your position I would be hung-up on that topic 24/7.
Been there, done that, got the t-shirt.
You'd be amazed at how few social situations that shirt is appropriate for.
(Seriously, though, a year ago I was at a point where I could think about little else; if nothing else, coming out has helped me move past that stage. Thankfully.)
Doctor Who reference in Pokemon B2W2? Headcanon accepted.
Hi, we're US Marines selling cookies to raise funds because we literally get less than 2% of the annual DoD budget. We have "Nutty Napalm", "M4 Macaroon", and "DI Dunkers" that look like little drill instructor hats. Not interested? Okay, have a nice day ma'am
GET THE CONCERTINA WIRE AND A4S UP HERE YOU ASSHOLES, WE HAVE ANOTHER CHEAPSKATE
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
Thanks, guys.
It's weird how I come off as the most whiny about this stuff when I'm the least depressed. *shrug*
Remember back in the 50s when they'd record like Elvis singing YOU AIN'T NOTHIN BUT A HOUND DOG and then they'd turn the record over and reverse it and it was all NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP and people were all like, "That is actually the voice of Satan coming from that song."
Yeah, that must have been rough. I hope you feel better soon, CA. Have a good day in class today.
The boy scouts still deny leadership positions to gay people? That's just sad.
In unrelated news, I almost had to punch a rottweiler today. I'm glad I didn't, but the thing was about to bite my little brother before its owner quickly pulled it back by its leash.
I am not describing the situation well, perhaps. Point is that the thing was very clearly going to attack. I have to wonder what happened to that animal to make it that aggressive.
Why would you think it is about to attack? Was it growling and showing its teeth and crouched down and glaring? If not, there were no oncoming attacks.
No, it was skipping and singing happy tunes to a banjo accompaniment. Obviously.
And even if it was doing those things I just said, it wouldn't bite unless it were provoked or approached.
Do you want a damn minute-by-minute reconstruction, sir? Because if you want I can describe the way we were walking and how the dog was technically approached because of where it was in relation to the sidewalk, but I feel that that would be a waste of everyone's time, and also wouldn't stop you from trying to piss me off.
If I was in your position I would be hung-up on that topic 24/7.
Been there, done that, got the t-shirt.
You'd be amazed at how few social situations that shirt is appropriate for.
(Seriously, though, a year ago I was at a point where I could think about little else; if nothing else, coming out has helped me move past that stage. Thankfully.)
Anyway, I find the scenario unlikely, which is why I am suspicious, and I know that sometimes people are all too eager to be mean to doggies.
Well maybe if SL had a history of posting about how much he loves to kick poodles and punch chihuahuhas I could understand, but you're going overboard here
.......here you should swallow one of these chilling-pills. *gives*
Anyway, I find the scenario unlikely, which is why I am suspicious, and I know that sometimes people are all too eager to be mean to doggies.
Okay, first of all I adore animals. I have three cats, two of whom I take care completely on my own. I love dogs plenty too, when I was younger my grandmother had a German shephard named Shonty who was quite honestly probably my best friend as a child, so don't you dare accuse me of being wantonly cruel to animals. I know what a dog looks like when its pissed off and ready to rip things up, I used to spend a lot of time at an animal shelter, so trust me, I fucking know.
Secondly, you cannot tell me to take a chill pill after accusing me of all of the above. If you wanted me to be "chill" you just shouldn't have said anything.
But, I must ask questions when "punch" and "dog" are used in the same sentence! And also that is kind of a mean thing to say Mr. Truant. :(
I would not have actually punched it, literal-brain. I don't honestly know what I would've done, point is, I would've had to somehow restrain the thing.
I didn't even realize the owner was there at all until he pulled the leash and started yelling at it. So if anyone here is cruel to animals it's probably that guy, dogs are not normally that aggressive.
.......here you should swallow one of these chilling-pills. *gives*
Anyway, I find the scenario unlikely, which is why I am suspicious, and I know that sometimes people are all too eager to be mean to doggies.
Okay, first of all I adore animals. I have three cats, two of whom I take care completely on my own. I love dogs plenty too, when I was younger my grandmother had a German shephard named Shonty who was quite honestly probably my best friend as a child, so don't you dare accuse me of being wantonly cruel to animals. I know what a dog looks like when its pissed off and ready to rip things up, I used to spend a lot of time at an animal shelter, so trust me, I fucking know.
Secondly, you cannot tell me to take a chill pill after accusing me of all of the above. If you wanted me to be "chill" you just shouldn't have said anything.
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It makes me happy.
Which reminds me, I apologize for being a transphobic bastard in the past. I had no idea that what I was saying was so unbelievably stupid.
In unrelated news, I almost had to punch a rottweiler today. I'm glad I didn't, but the thing was about to bite my little brother before its owner quickly pulled it back by its leash.
I like dogs too, but yes, dogs do bite.
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
No, it was skipping and singing happy tunes to a banjo accompaniment. Obviously. Do you want a damn minute-by-minute reconstruction, sir? Because if you want I can describe the way we were walking and how the dog was technically approached because of where it was in relation to the sidewalk, but I feel that that would be a waste of everyone's time, and also wouldn't stop you from trying to piss me off.
Okay, first of all I adore animals. I have three cats, two of whom I take care completely on my own. I love dogs plenty too, when I was younger my grandmother had a German shephard named Shonty who was quite honestly probably my best friend as a child, so don't you dare accuse me of being wantonly cruel to animals. I know what a dog looks like when its pissed off and ready to rip things up, I used to spend a lot of time at an animal shelter, so trust me, I fucking know.
Secondly, you cannot tell me to take a chill pill after accusing me of all of the above. If you wanted me to be "chill" you just shouldn't have said anything.
I would not have actually punched it, literal-brain. I don't honestly know what I would've done, point is, I would've had to somehow restrain the thing.
I didn't even realize the owner was there at all until he pulled the leash and started yelling at it. So if anyone here is cruel to animals it's probably that guy, dogs are not normally that aggressive.