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A Word About the News

Posted by Kim on November 6, 2024, 7:00pm

Hey, friends.

The last 24 hours have left a lot of us in various states of distress. We have long been a website dedicated to being a safe space for LGBTQ+ members, and other folks with marginalized or vulnerable identities. In the USA these groups have been given a lot of reasons to fear for their future safety (even more than usual.)

There's not much that I can say right now except this: As ever, if you see harassment, transphobia, homophobia, racism or sexism, please report it. We'll do everything we can to combat it and get it off the site.

We remain primarily a place of escapism and distraction. Our rule against discussing politics on our public forums does remain in effect - not because it's not critically important, but because having a few spots in the world dedicated to rest and recovery is important too, and that is what we are best suited to.

That said, if you do want to talk politics, we have a group set up for US political discussion here: https://www.rprepository.com/g/american-politics

And a reminder, we have mental health resources here: https://www.rprepository.com/help/mental-health-resources

I love you all. Take care of yourselves and each other.

Comments

Echo

November 6, 2024
7:37pm

I wish everyone the best <3 I'd love to offer support as well if anyone needs it

Four

November 6, 2024
7:34pm

Oh, good point, VoliminalVerse.

Me too. If anyone needs someone to talk to about anything - I'm a safe person, too. Even if you need to do it anonymously.

68_dare

November 6, 2024
7:33pm

This message was needed today. Thank you, Kim, for everything you do; it means the world to us.

Four

November 6, 2024
7:32pm

This IS a place for escapism, for a lot of people, but that doesn't mean real life isn't happening and effecting us, so taking time either you or any of the admin to talk about it is one of the biggest indicators of care, and I and manny others have personally watched the team take out anyone that exhibits any of that behavior.

Thank you for staying so involved in real life, and almost immediately coming to remind us that RPR will always be a safe space.

VoliminalVerse

November 6, 2024
7:29pm

If anyone feels any type of way, you can hit me up. I got you.

VoliminalVerse

November 6, 2024
7:27pm

Don't worry about it, y'all. We're gonna be okay.

Jooters

November 6, 2024
7:06pm

This place is one of the few places I feel truly safe and protected. You're doing an amazing job at keeping this place clean and safe, and it is much appreciated by people who (like me) are regularly bullied or targeted for their interests or identity. Thank you, Kim and the mods!