#-conscious terms

[processes]

common origins of suffering, euphoria, and ferret

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[aro-ace-chaos]

Aspec Glossary: QPR

What is the Aspec Glossary?

A QPR (queerplatonic relationship) is a type of relationship that does not conform to typical expectations for a romantic relationship. Aspec folks are often in QPRs, but they are not exclusive to aspecs. Anyone can be in a queerplatonic relationship.

What exactly a QPR looks like is determined by the people in that relationship, but, in general, it is a platonic relationship with the same level of intimacy and commitment that is typically expected of a romantic relationship, but without feelings of romantic love.

A queerplatonic relationship is called such because it "queers" what is expected of a platonic relationship.

QPRs are no less important than romantic relationships, just different. The terms of the relationship are defined only by the people in the relationship. In this sense, QPR is an umbrella term for a whole host of relationships, wherein, typically, the only stipulation is that it does not involve romantic love or involves romantic love in a non-normative way.

To an outside observer, a QPR may look like a typical if strong friendship, a platonic marriage or a marriage for tax benefits, friends with benefits, some combination of those, or something else entirely.

No two QPRs are the same. In some ways, a QPR is moreso a category of relationship.

[ltwilliammowett]

Nautical Terms

Here are just a few terms that might be of interest to some of you.

Before the mast – refers to the sailors’ quarters, which were located in the fore part of the ship (the bow), whilst the officers’ quarters were near the stern. The term can also be used as a synonym for a common sailor.

Clap on – to increase power by adding more rigging or deploying more men. Also: to set more sails.

Deck passage – accommodation for passengers on deck when there was insufficient cabin space. Often used on short voyages.

Hail – a greeting at sea

Handsomely – slowly and carefully; particularly when handling ropes under tension.

Maiden Voyage – the first voyage of a ship that has recently been fitted out and is finally fit for service.

Salt – nickname for a sailor. Also ‘Old Salt’ for a very experienced sailor.

Slew – to turn something around its own axis: to swing a mast round.

Stand by – to be ready

Stave off – to push a boat or floating object away from a jetty or the side of a ship using a pole, a boat hook or a similar tool.

The sailor's word-book, by Smyth, W. H (William Henry), 1788-1865; Belcher, Edward, Sir, 1799-1877

The Visual encyclopedia of nautical terms under sail, by Basil W. Bathe 1978

[fishtank-thinktank]

Floppy-ear syndrome: a term for individuals that identify with having ears not of the human species, but can still feel their nonhuman ears in their human body, especially when they are experiencing emotions or when they are flopping back. This term was made with a nonhuman alter in-mind, but is open for anyone to use and identify with.

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[huddle-of-sinners]

PLURALEUPHORIC! :]

[ pt: pluraleuphoric! :] ]

a term for any plurals who love being plural!! could be used as a xenogender, origin, role term, etc! just a general overview term for anything related to loving your plurality!

anyone can use! we don't gatekeep terms based on DNIs

already a term? consider this an alternate flag!

[ pt: already a term? consider this an alternate flag! ]

coined by telemachus of the russian roulette collective (he/sun) //

[thatpollguy]

I'm curious about people's word choices in day to day life. For this poll, please choose which term you would be most likely to use to describe this item.

Beanie

Bobble Hat

Woolly Hat

Knit Hat

Knit Cap

Toque

Tuque

Chook

Stocking Cap

Watch Cap

Toboggan

None of the above (comment what term you would usually use)

Voting ended onJan 13

[corinyan]

Rainy-day regression prone

When you are prone (more likely) to regress when it’s a rainy day or when it’s raining

Sunny-day regression prone

When you are prone (more likely) to regress when it’s a sunny day or when it’s sunny

F2u for anything, just credit.

[coining-system-terms]

>Anon asked: could we get a role/term for alters who come off as creepy, disturbing, weird, or as generally uncomfortable individuals in order to protect the system through social isolation? thank you for your time if completed

Unusual protector: an alter who comes off as creepy, disturbing, weird, unusual, bizarre, strange, unnerving, generally uncomfortable individuals, etc in order to protect the system through social isolation.

Like this term or role? Feel free to send us a request!

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