tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.comments2023-06-16T03:54:00.078-05:00From Austin to A&MCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17351518605068734277noreply@blogger.comBlogger434125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-64487937880665427262011-08-25T01:14:23.971-05:002011-08-25T01:14:23.971-05:00I'm also late to the party here, but I just wa...I'm also late to the party here, but I just wanted to let you know that I had very similar experiences at the Gallifrey forum, though in my case it was an argument about Torchwood that eventually led me to leave.Corahttp://corabuhlert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-65220590334866267062011-07-30T17:06:11.865-05:002011-07-30T17:06:11.865-05:00Whine whine whine. Yeah, A&M set up an endowme...Whine whine whine. Yeah, A&M set up an endowment. Big fucking deal. MAYBE that's because this is one of the most unfriendly schools to GLBTQIA individuals in the goddamn country. MAYBE it's because assholes like you harass GLBTQIA people on our campus and act like everything's hunky-dory. <br /><br />You think that the word "fair" means that you should be allowed to keep your privilege and pretend it doesn't exist, while we continue to allow systemic and institutional prejudice to knock everyone else down. "Let's treat everyone the same!" is the war-cry of people who KNOW they get treated better just for being white, straight, dudely types and don't want anyone to fuck up that status quo.<br /><br />So go fuck yourself, Tony. And don't expect any of the rest of your comments to make it through. You have the whole rest of the internet to argue that the harassment of gay folk should go unpunished on our campus.Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351518605068734277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-92079318453079734302011-07-26T02:18:25.680-05:002011-07-26T02:18:25.680-05:00I found this post through GeekFeminism and I reall...I found this post through GeekFeminism and I really like your discussion of what steampunk is. It's hard to express the "movement" but I think you've done a really good (and thoroughly researched) job. Awesome TARDIS dress, I love it.Laceyhttp://laceysullivan.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-7392466569048597372011-07-22T14:40:53.002-05:002011-07-22T14:40:53.002-05:00A&M facilities are the bare minimum that all s...A&M facilities are the bare minimum that all student groups get. You are ignoring or unaware that the university funnels money to the GLBTA student group but not to conservative student groups. A&M set up an endowment for GLBT for crying out loud! You are either ignorant of dismissive of the real funding bias and inequality at A&M and other campuses.Tonyhttp://conservativecolloquium.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-81747596685769634662011-06-27T08:06:18.538-05:002011-06-27T08:06:18.538-05:00Good for you! Few people put their own needs (or t...Good for you! Few people put their own needs (or their family's) before cultural expectations of career/success. Don't know if you've heard of Brene Brown, but I think you might like what she has to say.<br /><br />Will be sad to see you go, but home<br />is where you're happiest right?Robert Stackhousehttp://robertstackhouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-30322247032901202362011-06-24T00:13:46.006-05:002011-06-24T00:13:46.006-05:00you blog looking cool. Why are you going to change...you blog looking cool. Why are you going to change its font. If you need some interesting font then go with <a href="http://www.allyourfonts.com/" rel="nofollow">Classic Fonts</a><br /><br />:)lyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615461194573373310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-36010538740606853532011-06-19T13:05:42.598-05:002011-06-19T13:05:42.598-05:00Thanks, Anna. *hugs*
Lance,
I didn't mean th...Thanks, Anna. *hugs*<br /><br />Lance,<br /><br />I didn't mean the revelation by my "WHUT" comment. I meant more "Oh, I see. One more time to totally disempower Amy by refusing her control or even awareness over her body. Way to go, Doctor Who." That's what I was planning to blog about. <br /><br />Well, steampunk isn't about "copying" anything, so I'm assuming shirtwaists don't speak to steampunkers like corsets, tight pants, and goggles do. Steampunk is about and interpretation, the <i>idea</i> of an era, not blind historical accurateness. That would be boring, and not very punk. :)Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351518605068734277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-51037412734315123292011-06-18T14:42:28.326-05:002011-06-18T14:42:28.326-05:00Okay, two things...
1. I think the revelation at ...Okay, two things...<br /><br />1. I think the revelation at the end of the last Who episode was kinda obvious as soon after Day of the Moon. The only thing that's irked me so far is that The Silence haven't played a bigger part so far in this season (then again, I'm secretly hoping they have, as I'm hoping that Moffet ties this season together a bit more tightly than last season).<br /><br />2. When it comes to steampunk aesthetics, I have just one question... Where are the shirtwaists? Given how almost-requisite they were during the era steampunk is copying, they are vanishingly rare among those who dress in a steampunk look.<br /><br />Glad to read another post, and I hope that things get better for you soon.Lance Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508516032247880784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-45717321437477909642011-06-18T14:25:54.843-05:002011-06-18T14:25:54.843-05:00*hugs* Courtney from a total stranger ... as a new...*hugs* Courtney from a total stranger ... as a new graduate from a History/Archives course with a girlfriend who has the same, we're surrounded by folks in a similar situation as yours. Wish I could offer words of wisdom, but mostly just wanted to say unemployment isn't about who you are or even really your skill-set at this point. It's very luck of the draw! Hope things start looking up for you soon, and that you have folks around you who can help see you through until they do. I enjoy your posts and hope to see you back online when life rights itself a little.<br /><br />*hugs*<br />~Annaannajcookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17573723390785613915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-36764040875815216292011-06-16T19:45:58.653-05:002011-06-16T19:45:58.653-05:00I'm with you love. Before you move let's h...I'm with you love. Before you move let's hang out. After you move too. We may be joining you in a year, not sure where we'll be ending up. <br />As I said when you were first thinking about this, you're brilliant and you'll be brilliant no matter where you'll go!!! You better stay in touch missy and I know you're going to do amazing things for fandom. Btw. You should start going to some local cons. ApolloCon is next weekend! I'll be there. ArmadilloCon is late this summer too. (But it's pricey.)Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02031814590490082411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-10397984769203832782011-05-31T14:09:35.582-05:002011-05-31T14:09:35.582-05:00The hypocrisy of students who claim to be 'mar...The hypocrisy of students who claim to be 'marginalized' by their heterosexuality leaves me so angry I start shaking. That seems to be the go-to response for hateful assholes that start floundering for some legititmate excuse for their asshole-ery. "why do you have to seperate yourself from society with pride marches and safespaces if you just want to be a part of normal society? blahblahblah" <br />Apart from being a complete mockery of a legitimate social issue, that argument and the argument that schools need a 'traditional values center' is basically claiming that marginalizing and partaking in hatespeech and 'seperate but equal' are necessary for equality. The good news is the more idiotic, glaringly underhanded, violent, and intrusive the reactions from the TAC become, the more it shows that whatever the LGBTQ community is doing is working. The negative reactions to movements like this are equal in force to the positive feedback and awareness that is being created by the movement. They're only bringing awareness to the cause by acting childish while the LGBTQ community continues on in a professional, organized, and positive way. A&M has a loud conservative voice, but consequently has one of the most organized and successful LGBTQ centers in Texas public schools. That being said, people in favor of this are still a bunch of dangerous idiots. Lets hope that the few departments that openly support the LGBTQ center can have enough sway to prompt other departments to do the same to keep the center afloat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-40590612806672280842011-05-30T18:49:07.609-05:002011-05-30T18:49:07.609-05:00Signed and RTed! (Let's hope it has some effec...Signed and RTed! (Let's hope it has some effect, because that's a travesty indeed.)Brewster Northnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-33435124498792005822011-05-28T15:08:06.377-05:002011-05-28T15:08:06.377-05:00Please share this, everyone! (And sign it!)Please share this, everyone! (And sign it!)Garrett Nicholsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-85340066728455401052011-05-28T15:07:15.419-05:002011-05-28T15:07:15.419-05:00The administration is tied in with Texas tradition...The administration is tied in with Texas traditionalist politics which means that their positions are untenable if the wrong person gets wind of their open pro-LGBT stance.<br /><br />And who wouldn't be watching out for their lucrative administration job in this environment? Proposed tuition hikes mean more money for them. The bubble that's growing across the nation definitely hasn't missed Texas. There's more incentive than ever for those at the top to keep their mouths shut and just wait to see which way the wind blows. For them, it's not about combating hate and ensuring a better life for their students. It's about not looking bad and maybe getting that next promotion to six figures.<br /><br />That said, I'm sure there are good administrators, some that are personally vested in what's going on, but they are almost certainly surrounded by a sea of apathy concerning this issue. And I've no illusions about the backbiting and good ol' boy politics that occur in the ranks. Rick Perry himself would probably come down and start quoting scripture if he caught wind that one of his chosen might be soft on this issue.<br /><br />It's interesting that your Student Senate page asks what the current body thinks about the tuition hikes. My first thought was, "You can't privatize out LGBT students the way that you can those that are low-to-middle income." As universities continue their march toward exclusivity, it's not going to have an appreciable effect on that demographic. The only way to keep them out, to segregate without resorting to socioeconomics, is to outright attack who they are. <br /><br />That's what I think this is about. You can't officially keep the rainbow out of TAMU, but you can, as an authority figure, fight it through indifference while watching silently as despicable groups like TAC spit vitriol and hate reminiscent of days gone by when I'm sure the same calm of indifference occurred concerning race.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01688596958840503884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-12567501900042141062011-05-27T22:33:46.274-05:002011-05-27T22:33:46.274-05:00Just before I read this I was reading an article a...Just before I read this I was reading an article about some groups up here in Illinois trying to put our new civil unions law - set to go into effect in June - up for a public vote, ostensibly in the name of putting the choice in the hands of <i>the people</i> but obviously just in the hopes of overturning it.<br /><br />As disheartening as that kind of thing is, it's at least good to see the queer-fear set on the defensive. On some level, I think they know they're losing a long-term cultural battle. Maybe they're not losing it as quickly in places like your campus, but there's a desperation behind a lot of their tactics now, like this Wayne Christian bill, that I like to see as encouraging. It feels less like a mighty blow than a last gasp. Easy for me to say that from a distance, but still.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10665823669624714322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-79104748186456219202011-04-28T16:33:11.544-05:002011-04-28T16:33:11.544-05:00Of course! I'll be posting it here, but also w...Of course! I'll be posting it here, but also will let all participants know when (if) it's published.Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351518605068734277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-87650977180767364482011-04-28T10:26:31.049-05:002011-04-28T10:26:31.049-05:00Also! Can we read it when you're done? :)Also! Can we read it when you're done? :)Almighty Tallest Purplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420477237303535483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-66778395568342998752011-04-15T13:42:35.633-05:002011-04-15T13:42:35.633-05:00If it helps, I'm and girl and I cosplayed as C...If it helps, I'm and girl and I cosplayed as Captain Jack while at Gallifrey One.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-14294436062034535012011-04-13T18:28:05.239-05:002011-04-13T18:28:05.239-05:00Courtney, you should submit this as an abstract to...Courtney, you should submit this as an abstract to a conference (CCCCs?)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-80994489641038183462011-04-06T11:41:57.643-05:002011-04-06T11:41:57.643-05:00Thanks, you two! If you could email me at either a...Thanks, you two! If you could email me at either austintotamu@gmail.com or courtneystoker@gmail.com, I can give you the interview questions and consent form, and answer any questions you might have.<br /><br />I appreciate it!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351518605068734277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-36637587483801748292011-04-06T00:49:16.118-05:002011-04-06T00:49:16.118-05:00I've done a femme version of the 4th Doctor ( ...I've done a femme version of the 4th Doctor ( http://www.cosplay.com/costume/184182/ )and am currently working on a femme 11. I'd love to chat about it, preferably over e-mail.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359772205819751828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-1603521813504015022011-04-04T21:55:51.451-05:002011-04-04T21:55:51.451-05:00I'd love to chat with you about this, and not ...I'd love to chat with you about this, and not just because I like to hear myself talk!Nightskyhttp://www.geekachicas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-18733813211391705762011-04-02T13:47:55.889-05:002011-04-02T13:47:55.889-05:00Sometimes climbing through the window is a lot mor...Sometimes climbing through the window is a lot more fun than going through the door.<br /><br />Which is my way of saying: I'm glad that closed door is giving you a different perspective. Sometimes we definitely need that. <3Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494525153208589503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-4421026475514040752011-03-31T12:42:32.764-05:002011-03-31T12:42:32.764-05:00relate to post very much & I am working on a n...relate to post very much & I am working on a new layer of not accepting verbal abuse from adult children and trying not to ashamed that I'm putting my self interests first. I've had to give up 4 out of 5 people from family of origin and one child completely in order not to be a willing participant of victimization. This so sucks. Especially as a mother of only daughter, whom I helped emotionally mentally fight two stage IV cancers with to stay alive, while she was 16, 17 & 18. All my kids birthdays come between 4-15 & 5-10 and I'm feeling very down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627855023521770072.post-71608809760586263762011-03-28T13:24:35.158-05:002011-03-28T13:24:35.158-05:00well, so long as you are genuinely pleased: grats!...well, so long as you are genuinely pleased: grats!<br /><br />one of my best friends didn't get into any of the ph.d programs she applied to either, probably for a similar reason -- her application essay was on sexism in slash fandoms. i'm a little worried about what she's going to do now, but in the long run i think she'll be a lot better off doing what you're doing, moving back somewhere she has some support and concentrating on her writing.<br /><br /><3Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09824552889346822172noreply@blogger.com