I was perplexed by the question. What’s the difference? They explained: “Should I tiptoe and watch my manners around you or be blunt? Flirtatious or chill? Brag about my sexual conquests or talk about our feelings? When you’re sad, do I hug you and buy you ice cream or do we go grab some beers? Should I wonder if we’ll ever hook up?”

I’m not sure if I’m more appalled or confused by this mindset. I thought everyone treated their friends the same regardless of their gender identity. Is this just a fringe case of toxic masculinity, or is this really how the average cis person sees the world?

  • alaphic
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    15 days ago

    Just to clarify, I meant the person that the person I replied to was replying to when I said OP, not like the OP of the thread.

    • @[email protected]
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      15 days ago

      sorry, I legit can’t make sense of this - the only “original poster” I can discern is the OP of this thread, Kit. Were you talking about them, or someone else?

      • alaphic
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        25 days ago

        Floofloof? The person grue replied to

          • alaphic
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            22 days ago

            Sorry I couldn’t figure out how to make that clearer to begin with