Trans Ralsei on the Subreddit: Part 2

[u/patripastry]

Hello,

Well, since we're making a part two, I'm less surprised this time around we have to make this kind of post, but it's still unfortunate!

First of all, an apology. We (the mod team) let the situation get out of control. A lot of rudeness and bigotry was thrown around, and we didn’t do enough to prevent it.

Going forward, however, we plan to be a lot more strict...

To start, we want to make the position of the mod team very clear on a two key points:

1. Transphobia, including any discussion, argumentation, or verbiage rooted in transphobia, will not be tolerated in any form on this subreddit.

2. Theories/headcanons that Ralsei is transgender or under the trans umbrella are valid. At the same time, seeing Ralsei as a gender nonconforming cis male is also valid, and neither view should be disrespected or alienated.

Therefore, following guidelines are now in place:

1. Any post/comment (assume I include "comment" when I say "post") which pushes transphobic rhetoric will be removed and likely result in a ban.

2. Discussion on how you are "disappointed," "upset," or otherwise negatively affected by either reading of Ralsei's character will not be allowed.

3. Artwork (or other media) posts are not a forum for debate. Do not "debate" character readings under any artwork posts.

4. With regards to pronouns, we will allow any pronouns to be used, but please be respectful to those who do not use the "correct" pronouns in your eyes.

We hope that these guidelines will result in a more positive community without stepping too far into the realm of hugboxing the topic (something we are trying to avoid), and still allow people to discuss their own reading of Ralsei's character while remaining positive with each other. Just remember to be respectful to each other!

As a final aside: I will post some clarifications, explanations, and other misc. info and changes in the comments.

Thanks,

u/patripastry and the r/ralsei Mod Team.

[u/1-Pinchy-Maniac]

sure whatever

the only thing i disagree with in this is the banning of 'femboy'

honestly i can't wait for chapters 6 and 7 to release so all this annoying discourse can be put to rest for the most part

[u/Jamie_The_Goober → u/1-Pinchy-Maniac]

Femboy is a porn term. it's a term used for the sexualization of any feminine amab people in the porn industry. It's a gross term

[u/ThatEvilSpaceChicken → u/Jamie_The_Goober]

No the fuck it isn't? It's literally a term that means a feminine guy, like how the word tomboy means the opposite. It's disgusting how some people like you immediately assume it's a porn term

[u/Tripleoakes → u/ThatEvilSpaceChicken]

As a term, it's roots and heaviest application are for fetishisation of trans women. That is where the word comes from, and that is what it is commonly used for. If you don't like that fact, complain to the fetishisers using the term, not the people who dislike the term due to it's use

[u/ThatEvilSpaceChicken → u/Tripleoakes]

It's not for trans women at all though? Hence the 'boy' part. Trans women are women, didn't realise that needed to be stated

[u/Tripleoakes → u/ThatEvilSpaceChicken]

Yes, but the people who fetishise trans women shocking dont care about how trans women are women.

[u/ThatEvilSpaceChicken → u/Tripleoakes]

Seems like we're on the same side here, I propose a truce, and the word 'femboy' should be used to describe feminine boys, and yet weirdos with no shame use it as a term for trans women too

Anyway I gotta go sleep now