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Someone asked me recently why I referred to the gallae as "quasi-transsexual" instead of just "transsexual." I can't find the comment now, so I'm replying here.

I used the term because I'm not sure if I'm entirely comfortable using modern terms to refer to ancient forms of sexual or gender variance. Ancient Greek homosexuality, for example, was of an entirely different nature than modern experience. The modern term "transsexual" is primarily medical and technical in meaning.

OTOH, I believe there must be a strong affinity between the gallae and modern transsexuals -- so perhaps I am being overly cautious.

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I would like to add my voice to the chorus of those opposed to Frienditto.

zannechaos has some good information about this tool and its creators. Given that I write many friendslocked posts about sensitive subjects, I must request that anyone on my friend's list who uses or may wish to use this tool, please let me know right now. If you are willing to use this tool, I am not interested in sharing the details of my life and thoughts with you.

Does anyone know if Frienditto can unlock filtered posts?

I'm more than just a little curious how you're planning to go about making your amends to the dead

Modern day anti-war songs are coming mostly it seems from heavy metal bands and punk rockers. One of my favorites is "Pet" by A Perfect Circle. A few days ago, sisyphus linked to this video ("Counting Bodies Like Sheep to the Rhythm of the War Drums") based on an industrial-style remix of "Pet." I don't care much for the remix, but the message is pretty striking...

( lyrics to Pet )

I'm also rather fond of "'Merican" by the Descendants:

( lyrics to 'Merican )

Green Day's "American Idiot" has some good material too.

Edit: How could I forget the excellent video made by Michael Moore for "Boom!" by System of a Down?