#I might remove some of them if I don't think a comparison would be valuable but ya

[alloarboreal]

Fuck it, I have some free time so I'm gonna run my allo aro survey again to see what's changed over the last few years - if you have any questions you'd be interested in seeing as part of the survey, let me know!

[seewetter]

I think this essay is really valuable and important as a first-hand account of a black trans woman being falsely accused of abuse and sexual assault.

It's also important to note that while some of the accusers described are far right people that inserted themselves into queer spaces... that is nonetheless a scenario queer organizers need to think and talk about, need to plan and adjust for. We can't be sitting ducks for bad people who do malicious trolling IRL the way others only do online.

Finding out how these far righters are able to make accusations that wield that many consequences is really important.

I also think this essay needs to cause some reflection about established concepts like Catherine McKinnon's approach to consent and the notion of transmisogyny itself.

It's disturbing people use McKinnon's model to be radical about consent, because McKinnon's model addresses sexual assault after it occurs, rather than removing the incentives. And importantly, McKinnon's model allows people to imagine that they are at their most radical when they ruthlessly cut off people who are accused of committing harm, even when there's a complete lack of evidence. Also, McKinnon's model lets powerful people get away with assault (think of Joe Biden's defense after he was accused) while less powerful people are convicted in the court of public opinion without evidence. What better tool could far right trolls that want to weed out promising progressives (or have fun with their favourite victims) ask for?

I also think it might be more productive to think of each uniquely black transfemme experience detailed as it's own specific problem:

a black transfemme that didn't dare speak out because her housing was dependent on one of the people involved -> Housing

black transfemmes often don't have a black transfemme point of comparison for their victimization (no Emmett Till or Hot Allostatic Load essay specifically speaking to their experiences) -> Unique Voicelessness

black transfemmes having to bear both narratives of male and female aggressivity at the same time -> there's some unique moments in this that black transfemmes know of best of all, but I think all marginalized people know this framing. This is how most privileged people frame those who speak up. I'm not saying white cis girls or black cis men face both narratives at the same time...but that's not because society wouldn't do it to them if it had the chance. Does that make sense? This attributed aggressiveness is a social tactic to shut anyone down who "speaks out of turn".

and of course: a black transfemme gets targetted by anti-Black racists, which is more severe than if they had targetted the average cis or hetero person, many of whom have more of a support network -> queer lack of support network, compounded with anti-black bigotry

An issue like housing may affect black transfemmes more than most people, but as long as we demand a minimum standard in housing for everyone, we are excluding no one. So transmisogynoir isn't strictly a necessary concept to tackle that.

And the targeting that occurred is a good example of how a specific fringe hate group (white supremacist bigots on the far right) picks victims who are queer because they are the black people who don't have as much support and ability to fight back.

To me at least, it seems that a lot of intersectional labels (from transmisogyny to lesbophobia to transmisogynoir) often obscure rather than clarify these causes. Everything becomes part of a mysterious intersection of discriminations with fluid effects that mysteriously cross-pollinate and nobody can figure out the next steps in their own liberation except to say which group they would like to see protected.

What's perhaps most interesting in the essay are the "allies" that kick the author out of her community spaces. The management people that repeat transphobic accusations like "you tower over them" with zero self-awareness. Or ask to "put yourself in the shoes of a traumatized person"...I can't decide if that's a consciously bigoted remark to erase the author's history with trauma on purpose or if it's a unconscious and uncaring attitude, treating people as non-traumatized by default ("I mean you are chatting with me right now. The trauma can't be too bad."). Either way, it's horrific.

Hopefully people can pick apart what went wrong here and learn lessons from each example given. With reflection and dedication, this kind of exclusion won't repeat itself.

I want to tell y’all a story.

This aint fun, aint easy, but it’s mine. But it’s not just mine. I’ve heard it so many fucking times from other Black folks, from other transfemmes, whispered behind doors because they’re scared it’ll happen again.

We deserve to tell our stories.

Share this, because even if you don’t need this story, there are others who do. The number of other Black transfemmes I’ve met at this point who went through similar, who told me that *this was their story too*, is too fucking many.

We can’t let fear stop us from speaking.

We deserve to speak about what happened to us, what was done to us, how we are just another one in a long chain, spread across numerous communities.

We are being genocided, and we are running out of time. We have to stop sacrificing each other because we’re all traumatized.

Yeag we’re all human and we do fucked up shit to each other and were traumatized by living in a white supremacist society but we can’t keep playing the same fuck-fuck games we have been because we are fucking being killed. We’re being forcibly erased. We HAVE to save each other.

[cardealersbrisbane]

Maximising Your Return: Effective Strategies To Sell Your Car

A car is one of the most valuable assets you'll ever own. But it's also a cash cow and can be sold at any time, even if you need money for other purposes. The best way to maximise your return on a car is through sell car Brisbane as it is quick and at the right price. 

In this post we'll cover how to evaluate your vehicle's value (and what to do with all those receipts), prepare it for sale (if needed), and select the most effective selling method for your situation (which may include eBay).

Assessing Your Car's Value

When you're ready to sell car Brisbane, it's important to evaluate its value. You may have bought the vehicle for a specific price and feel that it's worth that much now. But if the market has changed since then, especially if there are other factors at play in how much money you can get for your car .You may want to consider what else might be holding back its market value.

For example:

What condition does the car appear in? If there are scratches or dings on every surface of your new Mercedes-Benz E350 SUV, those could affect how much money someone would offer for it in comparison with another similar one without those flaws.

Does this particular model seem like an older model with lower demand because people aren't buying them anymore? Maybe there's something wrong with them (elevating engine noises), or maybe they just don't appeal as much .

These days because newer models offer better technology and performance features like GPS navigation systems or rear view cameras. So, consumers don't mind paying more money upfront instead saving up until later on when things go wrong again ,which means less profit potential overall.

Preparing Your Car for Sale

Clean the car. You'll want to clean your car before you sell or buying cars in Brisbane it, but this isn't the time for a deep-cleaning session. Remove any personal items from inside and out and make sure there's nothing strange hiding in any of the panels or undercarriage—like an old tire that has been sitting around for years without being removed. 

If you have tools on hand, remove them as well; if not, at least make sure they're placed outside of your vehicle so potential buyers aren't tempted by their shiny metal surfaces (which could lead them into trouble).

Remove all stickers and decals (unless they're original). No one likes seeing stickers on their cars! They don't help sell cars either because they can be easily removed with just some Goo Gone or rubbing alcohol .

But unless those stickers are collector pieces worth hundreds of dollars apiece, then removing them will save you money on disposal fees since most insurance companies charge extra when selling used vehicles with personalised features such as custom paint jobs or rims added later after purchase

Choosing the Right Selling Method

Before you can start thinking about how to sell or buying cars in Brisbane, you have to think about the best way for doing it. A few things are important when choosing a selling method:

How much time do I have? This will affect what kind of vehicle model you choose, well as which method works best for your needs.

What price range am I looking at? It's important that whoever buys from me understands where my expectations lie .Doesn't expect me to drop my asking price just because they know someone who does have a lower one.

How many cars are available locally? If there aren't many options within driving distance or even further away (especially if they're expensive), then finding another location might be necessary—but only if it's worth it!

Conclusion

Selling your car can be a daunting task. We’ve gone through the process ourselves, so we understand how stressful and confusing it can be. But it doesn’t have to be this way! By following advice of expert, you will be able to  sell car Brisbane your car in no time flat, get some extra cash on top of that. 

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