Why don't you post???

Honestly? I can't think of anything to write that fits this particular location, especially in terms of stories.

jasminevancroft wrote:

brantley wrote:

jasminevancroft wrote: Because 99% of this site revolves around Super Girl, and I think DC really really sucks.

Plus this place is kind of a boys club and people don't like when I post my opinions.

A real woman instead of just another guy using a woman's pict? I'd love to see what you have to say!

--Brantley

No one else seems to. I think this site is too obsessed with laser eyes, choke holds, super breath, and lifting heavy things. Even in the videos posted by others trying to profit off of the SWM fanbase, that's all there ever is. I've made sexy videos with my wife (no you cannot see them) using sexier powers like walking through walls, teleportation, cloning, and floating without a green screen back drop. 

So yeah ... same old same old around SWM. I mean, to each their own, but I can think of at least a dozen superpowers that are way sexier and more appealing.

While I do agree that this site/community puts a very heavy focus on DC Characters, Supergirl in particular, I don't really see the obsession with "laser eyes, choke holds, super breath, and lifting heavy things". That feels more like the stuff that can easily be put into videos. Here, the focus seems to be a bit more on the Evil Ubergirl side of things, which means using the aforementioned powers for decidedly non-sexy things.

On the other hand there is a certain variety here, so not all stories and members are like that. Personally, I find floating to be way more sexy than superbreath, heat vision or super strength.

Sorry, I know Fats told the likes of me not to post here, but I feel compelled to respond...

jasminevancroft wrote: Because 99% of this site revolves around Super Girl, and I think DC really really sucks.

99% is a huge exaggeration I think.  Personally, I'm not into comics (gasp) or the superhero films of the past decade (gasp) or the Supergirl TV show (choke).  But there's plenty here besides to keep me hanging around.  Big love to the many folks who are into those things.  The world and this website are big enough for us all...

jasminevancroft wrote: Plus this place is kind of a boys club

No arguing there.  To some extent it's the nature of the beast (the site is dedicated to fans of superWOMEN, it's not too surprising that hetero fan boys make up the bulk of its constituency) but it would be great to hear more female voices in the discussions.  More perspectives would make the forums more interesting,  That can only happen if more non-males contribute and post...

jasminevancroft wrote: and people don't like when I post my opinions.

I can't help but feel a (tiny) bit offended by being included in this passive-aggressive scatter-gun generalisation.  Who are these "people"?  How do you know they don't like when you post your opinions?  And why should you or I care?  Screw them! (whoever they are) Post your opinions!!

Oh, and a massive "Hi" to all the lurkers, especially the ones who only come here to read the stories.

jasminevancroft wrote: and people don't like when I post my opinions.

I can't help but feel a (tiny) bit offended by being included in this passive-aggressive scatter-gun generalisation.  Who are these "people"?  How do you know they don't like when you post your opinions?  And why should you or I care?  Screw them! (whoever they are) Post your opinions!!.

You were offended about my opinion that i said "people" don't like when I post my opinion ... then went on to say "screw them!"

So effectively, you told me to tell you: "screw you".

This is why I don't post.

Also the fact that four people LIKED your post is another reason I don't post: the gang up mentality on this site in regards to women.

SITE: "Why don't you post?"
ME: "Cuz I feel like every time I post, people try to tear up my opinions and tell me I'm wrong."
YOU: "You're wrong, and let me tell you why."
EVERYONE ELSE: "Yeah! Get her! ... teach her to post again. Ha ha ha!"

You want them to be POWERFUL ... but not EMPOWERED.

jasminevancroft wrote:

jasminevancroft wrote: and people don't like when I post my opinions.

I can't help but feel a (tiny) bit offended by being included in this passive-aggressive scatter-gun generalisation.  Who are these "people"?  How do you know they don't like when you post your opinions?  And why should you or I care?  Screw them! (whoever they are) Post your opinions!!.

You were offended about my opinion that i said "people" don't like when I post my opinion ... then went on to say "screw them!"

So effectively, you told me to tell you: "screw you".

This is why I don't post.

JvC,  believe me, you've taken my words to mean pretty much the exact opposite of what I intended.  I can only apologise for not expressing myself adequately.  You're very welcome to say "screw you" to me if you disagree with me.  It doesn't matter.  I was trying to say that I don't not like it when you post your opinions and that I'd be happier if more people with differing opinions/contributions posted on these forums, yourself included.  Sorry again for not making myself clear enough.

jasminevancroft wrote: Also the fact that four people LIKED your post is another reason I don't post: the gang up mentality on this site in regards to women.

SITE: "Why don't you post?"
ME: "Cuz I feel like every time I post, people try to tear up my opinions and tell me I'm wrong."
YOU: "You're wrong, and let me tell you why."
EVERYONE ELSE: "Yeah! Get her! ... teach her to post again. Ha ha ha!"

You want them to be POWERFUL ... but not EMPOWERED.

OK.   Maybe those 4 people picked up on the inclusiveness I was trying to imply in my response.  I genuinely thought I was offering you support with the whole "screw them! Post your opinions!" thing.  I can't speak for the 4 likers but it might be that they were joining with me in offering that support - the complete opposite of "gang up mentality".  I am an insensitive hetero male from the 1970s so I accept I probably have missed something here.  Rather than me blithely denying that it has ever happened, could you PM me with some examples of ganging up in regards to women on these forums so I can re-examine my conscience and learn to be a bit less tactless?

I'm surprised by your conclusions as laid out in the mini-play.  Please do not take people joining you in discussion or countering your opinions with their own as aggression.  People - you, me, everyone here - should be able to put down their opinions, give their reasons, and expect that others may not agree.

Your final line is thought-provoking (which is my way of saying I am glad you posted it.).  Sure, I'm disappointed to see it applied to me, but if that's what you think, that is your right.

"Also the fact that four people LIKED your post is another reason I don't post: the gang up mentality on this site in regards to women.

SITE: "Why don't you post?"
ME: "Cuz I feel like every time I post, people try to tear up my opinions and tell me I'm wrong."
YOU: "You're wrong, and let me tell you why."
EVERYONE ELSE: "Yeah! Get her! ... teach her to post again. Ha ha ha!"

You want them to be POWERFUL ... but not EMPOWERED."

This seems like an appropriate time to point out that being a woman does not provide absolute protection against coming off like a jerk. Playing the sexist card within the context of this discussion is unwarranted. Most any conversation is going to be improved by a greater diversity of input. There are women who bring fascinating and positive perspectives to discussions on peril sites. But if your comments are tripwire critical, you take people's meanings the wrong way and you cry about oppression, you're gonna get called out on it exactly as anyone else would. Consider the possibility that people react badly to your posts because your posts are rude and judgemental, not because of your gender.

jasminevancroft wrote: So effectively, you told me to tell you: "screw you".
This is why I don't post.

As said above, this seems a bit of a misunderstanding. He was trying to actually support you and your freedom of expressing opinions.

That said, it's true that sometimes I've noticed that some users start to be very aggressive on some subjects when the matter of discussion is not of their liking.

In my own experience, i remember talking about TheSuperheroines videos (ex Heroine Legends etc.), and one guy in particular even went as far as saying that it should be illegal doing those videos and other very extreme remarks, i thought that was hysterical and way over the top... but what can we do

Again. Why i don't post.

Things like this happen.

I reply to a topic. 

People get butt hurt and act like I shit in their pool.

I guess I'll just quit this site and the discord as well since I'm so rude.

I genuinely think you're overreacting here, there's no point in taking it that way, believe me maybe it's because i'm 44 years old (next month) and a lot wiser now, but i don't let these minor issues bother me anymore, for example: i mostly laughed at that guy i referred above (as in "really ? you so triggered ? LOL !" and kept talking no problems)

You should check out Little Miss KickAss on YouTube. She gains Superhuman Powers as a teenager and can walk through walls after being grounded by her mom - and she can do plenty of other things. It is produced with a nice comedic effect. Worth a look!

Most of the stuff in this forum (and this page as a whole) is related to Supergirl, Supergirl expies with her same power set or evil muscular ladies and that isn't very attractive or fresh to me. Even if my characters share powers with these characters to some degree, I must admit I'm more of a fan of female omnipotence rather than superheroines.

I will still publish my stories here, even if they are a bit different from the regular content people expect to read on the library. I don't get that much feedback but it's okay since I just want people read and enjoy my stuff. Seems like the core of my audience in SWM are lurkers rather than active or old guard members.

Still, if I find some threads I like (like the asian girl thread) I will post in them.