New rule 23

(2024-04-16 13:18)Tdae Wrote:  Thank you Dusty! I've come to despise western culture with its preoccupation with sex, and capitalists perverting and exploiting human animal instincts for their profits. My parents' sexual immorality contributed to my trauma, so I would argue it does real harm to society and not only drama.

Tdae, this really isn't about sex... you can have a romantic relationship without any sexual stuff, and I have yet to see any sexual stuff on here, even with the number of romantic relationships.

Not trying to start an argument, just PLEASE don't make this about sex, especially since this rule is specifically or pups. It's weird and kind of creepy that sex was the first thing that popped to mind when you read this.

Hi,

(2024-04-16 13:44)RustedSky Wrote:  Just asking this to clarify.
As im now 16, I am allowed to discuss romantic relationships in my journal (IRL relationships/crushes that is). And if so, should I spoiler it due to those under 16? Of so how do I spoiler a post
Please correct me if im wrong.

Being 16, you can discuss romantic relationships freely in your journal or elsewhere.

My comment in shoutbox regarding not doing it with pups was meant more like.. don't have conversations with pups on romantic topics in shoutbox, etc. Obviously this also applies to not making journal content on romantic relationship topics that involve pups on TG.

LP,
Dusty

(2024-04-16 13:51)DustWolf Wrote:  Hi,

(2024-04-16 13:44)RustedSky Wrote:  Just asking this to clarify.
As im now 16, I am allowed to discuss romantic relationships in my journal (IRL relationships/crushes that is). And if so, should I spoiler it due to those under 16? Of so how do I spoiler a post
Please correct me if im wrong.

Being 16, you can discuss romantic relationships freely in your journal or elsewhere.

My comment in shoutbox regarding not doing it with pups was meant more like.. don't have conversations with pups on romantic topics in shoutbox, etc. Obviously this also applies to not making journal content on romantic relationship topics that involve pups on TG.

LP,
Dusty

Thanks for clarifying

WOOO!! Sorry for my unprofessional reply to this, but this has honestly been something that I’ve been yearning for for a while in secret. It’s not because of any personal negativity towards other pups, but rather a belief that we’re all too young for this. It just causes too much drama. Even if I’m not exactly 12 or 13, we’re all still wayyy too young to know what dating is even like. I still respect those who choose to, but it’s a topic that I believe has added a touch of uncomfortablity here to TG. Anyways, sorry if this was rude, but all I’m trying to say is, thanks Dusty

(2024-04-16 13:49)StormyPica Wrote:  Not trying to start an argument, just PLEASE don't make this about sex, especially since this rule is specifically or pups. It's weird and kind of creepy that sex was the first thing that popped to mind when you read this.

For adults, the main thing that sets romantic relationships apart from other kinds of relationships is sex.

This, and the point that up until now the pups that have been discussing romantic relationships were all too young to appreciate this aspect of dating, is in a large part the reason why we decided to ban pups from discussing romantic relationships on TG.

At that age, there is nothing in dating that couldn't be accomplished with normal platonic relationships, outside of the misconception, that you must do it because adults do it. I'm talking about specific Kats here. I hope you guys find more healthy ways to deal with your insecurities.

LP,
Dusty

(2024-04-16 14:15)DustWolf Wrote:  

(2024-04-16 13:49)StormyPica Wrote:  Not trying to start an argument, just PLEASE don't make this about sex, especially since this rule is specifically or pups. It's weird and kind of creepy that sex was the first thing that popped to mind when you read this.

For adults, the main thing that sets romantic relationships apart from other kinds of relationships is sex.

This, and the point that up until now the pups that have been discussing romantic relationships were all too young to appreciate this aspect of dating, is in a large part the reason why we decided to ban pups from discussing romantic relationships on TG.

At that age, there is nothing in dating that couldn't be accomplished with normal platonic relationships, outside of the misconception, that you must do it because adults do it. I'm talking about specific Kats here. I hope you guys find more healthy ways to deal with your insecurities.

LP,
Dusty

I have no clue what you mean, as the reasons you listed are not why I am in a romantic relationship... I was simply stating that an adult jumping right to sex when they see this is kind of weird. Sure, that may be how it is for adults, but that does not carry over to most pups, so it shouldn't even have been brought up IMO.

(2024-04-16 14:15)DustWolf Wrote:  At that age, there is nothing in dating that couldn't be accomplished with normal platonic relationships, outside of the misconception, that you must do it because adults do it. I'm talking about specific Kats here. I hope you guys find more healthy ways to deal with your insecurities.

LP,
Dusty

dusty, wdym by "kats"? are you talking about me? and if so, what did i do?

I have a quick question:

Is it OK for us to have our TG parents in our signatures/bios? I ask this because our TG parents are typically "together."

Thanks,
Kaito

(2024-04-16 19:50)SpicyWaffles Wrote:  Is it OK for us to have our TG parents in our signatures/bios? I ask this because our TG parents are typically "together."

Normally I'd say there is no issue with the pretend parents / siblings stuff, because they are clear innocent platonic associations. However I think indicating romantic associations between pretend parents would not be allowed, if you or they are a pup (under 16 years old).

LP,
Dusty