Hello there.

[Chapien]

Hello everyone, my name is Chapien. I'm a relatively new Leftist, having drifted to Communism after years of lurking "on the fence" of Social Democracy/Democratic Socialism. However, I've finally reached the point where I am sick and tired of Capitalist society all together and I now consider myself a far-left, radical Communist. I don't like ascribing specific labels to myself, but I consider myself a Marxist-Leninist with some Trotskyist tendencies, though I respect all communist tendencies as valid.

A few more specifics about myself, I am a homosexual sixteen (nearly seventeen) year old growing up in a homophobic neighborhood, and being raised by abusive, homophobic, unsupportive parents. I'm an atheist surrounded by religious fanatics, and I'm a Communist surrounded by Republicans.

Ah well, at least I have the internet! So, how are you all?

[Landsharks eat metal]

Welcome :)
I know how you feel in a lot of what you say. I live in an incredibly conservative area, have just recently rejected Christianity despite being raised that way my whole life, and my parents won't believe me that I'm transgender. This is a great place to escape from all of that, and I hope you have a good time here.

[Ostrinski]

Welcome comrade, you don't have to worry about being disrespected here for your orientation. This board is a great learning resource, hopefully you will find it productive to your education.

[Chapien]

Welcome :)
I know how you feel in a lot of what you say. I live in an incredibly conservative area, have just recently rejected Christianity despite being raised that way my whole life, and my parents won't believe me that I'm transgender. This is a great place to escape from all of that, and I hope you have a good time here.
I think I will enjoy my time here. I recently rejected Catholocism... best decision in my life, probably. Thanks for the welcome, comrade.


Welcome comrade, you don't have to worry about being disrespected here for your orientation. This board is a great learning resource, hopefully you will find it productive to your education.
Thanks comrade. I honestly haven't found a place where there is absolutely no discrimination against gays- hoping RevLeft will be different. And I lurked it for a while, it seems very educational

[MattyJei]

You invited me here and I'm so very glad you did. While I'm still new here, welcome to the community anyway!