I switched to Gemini because of OpenAI's association with the US military (not from the US), but now that they've (Google) introduced usage limits, I'm switching again lol. Who are you guys switching to? Should I switch back to ChatGPT, or move to Grok (jk, I don't support Elon Musk)?
There are posts after posts (including me) about former fans speaking up against her (for being silent), the fandom (for being evil towards each other), and her management (also for treating the fans poorly). Share this post everywhere, bc she needs to address the fact that the overly-parasocial part of her fandom are lunatics who treat regular fans like shit/tell them to kill themselves.
I know that J.K Rowling is a horrible person, but why hate on a book series just because of someone's views? I'm a Potterhead, but I also hate J.K Rowling, but shitting on an entire franchise beloved by millions of people isn't cool. And also, who cares if an adult makes Harry Potter their whole personality, unless it hurts people? Why is it immature to like Harry Potter as an adult?
Edit: Before I start getting roasted in the comments, I'm not asking to be mean, but instead, am genuinely curious. I agree that her opinions on transgender people is utter dogshit, but my love for Harry Potter outweighs how much I hate her. I do understand why others can't separate the 2, but it just makes me sad how much one persons opinion can start to erode the fandom. That being said though, there are still many people who love the franchise, but can't stand the person. The only way I will stop supporting Harry Potter is if Donald tRump becomes involved 🤮🤮🤮🤮.
Posted this as a RevShare post, but it was pointed out to me that I should start with a hobby project, collaborating with other beginners to learn how to make a game, and make a cool game along the way. I don't have a portfolio, as I am a beginner, so I have no experience. I would like to build a tycoon game, and the theme of the game would be running a car company, kind of like Automation, but for mobile (and maybe PC if successful). If anyone (beginner or experienced) is interested in collaborating on a game with me, hit me up in the comments. I should point out that I have no coding experience, or designing skills, but I will teach myself to code (using Youtube), but at this point in time, I can only contribute ideas and time to test the game. With that piece of information in mind, if anyone (beginner or experienced) is still interested in collaborating with me on a game, comment your interest down below. Thank you in advance.
DISCLAIMER: PORTFOLIO: this is my first project and I do not have a portfolio of any kind
Hi there. I'm wanting to build a mobile phone game called Auto Empire Tycoon. Now, you may be asking yourself "Is this a scam?", "What is this game about?", or "What is this person going to contribute to the game?". Well, this isn't a scam to get people to make me a game, only to then steal it for myself, because that's a scummy move to make. What I want is to make a game with people who can help me, as I have 0 coding or designing skills. The only thing I can contribute are ideas, and my time to test the game, which doesn't sound like much, and you're right. It's not much, but I am so desperate. I tried to turn to AI, as I don't have money to hire people, but the results weren't great, so I'm hoping that by doing revenue sharing instead, I can get a team of people to help me who will still get paid, without me having to start a Kickstarter (was a giant pain in the ass to try and make, so I gave up 😔😔😔😔). Please reply if you can help me, as I need coders, designers, marketers, sound people, and other brainstormers and testers to help me when I'm either asleep, or busy with school work.
Now, let me share what my game is about. I play this mobile game called Car Company Tycoon, which is so much fun, but is missing loads of things, which I have added to my brainstorm Google Document. If you want to see what I'm talking about, download it from the Play Store on Android, or the Apple App Store. What I want to do is take that game, add lots of stuff that is missing, or needs improving, and make the game 10x better, and a competitor that will hopefully challenge the developer of Car Company Tycoon to work harder.
So, are you in? If so, comment down below who you are, and how you can help me. I'd really appreciate it, because I really need help with this!
Hi everyone! I am looking to assemble a dedicated, multi-talented team to help bring an ambitious simulation game called Auto Empire Tycoon to life. The goal is to initially launch on mobile platforms, with a future PC release planned if we find success in the mobile market.
Because I want to build a highly polished game and ensure it actually finds its audience, I am looking for skilled individuals across every major discipline of game development and publishing, including:
My Role & Vision
I will be acting as the Project Lead, Creative Director, and Lead QA Tester. I am bringing the core concepts, feature roadmaps, and a dedication to rigorous testing to the table. While I briefly considered using AI to develop this, I realized that collaborating with real, passionate human creators is a much better path to creating a soulful, successful game.
The Pitch
Auto Empire Tycoon is heavily inspired by Car Company Tycoon, but our goal is to build a much more comprehensive, detailed, and fun alternative. We will be filling in the gaps left by existing games—such as adding highly requested vehicle classes like minivans—while deepening the business management and engineering mechanics to make the gameplay loop incredibly rewarding.
If you love tycoon games, simulation mechanics, automotive history, or game marketing, I would love to hear from you. Please reach out with your portfolio or a brief intro about your skills. Let’s build an empire together!
I made a game called Auto Empire Tycoon, using Gemini, and then I uploaded the file to an HTML-URL converter, and now this is a website game! Also, please head over to my Patreon if you want to support me turning this game from a website-based, imageless game, into a mobile phone-focused game. This is my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/AutoEmpireTycoon . If you feel like supporting me, I'd really appreciate you subscribing to my $5 membership, where you give me ideas on what to have added to V1.3. There will be an ideas post, where you can share your ideas.
I need to find 4 opposing ads that have teenage representation in them. The ads need to have teenagers in them. I don't care how old they are, just as long as it's uploaded to YouTube, Facebook, anywhere that uploads videos. It's for school. If anyone can find an ad with mainly teens in it, and in video form, that can be found anywhere, I'd really appreciate it.
Changed the name of the schools to due to this subreddit being international, but I have plastered this all over relevant subreddits in my town, region, and country, to expose what happened at "ABC High", so you can find those posts in my account history, as I will also be reaching out to journalists in my area.
⚠️TW SEXUAL HARASSMENT/ASSAULT, ATTEMPTED SUICIDE, AND MENTION OF RAPE⚠️. Buckle up.
After leaving XYZ College a week before Year 10 started, I enrolled at ABC High, however, within a few weeks, I wished I had stayed at XYZ College, where I had lots of friends, and autonomy over what color my hair is, what shoes I wear, and being able to wear my PE uniform as a main one (mainly the PE pants with the regular shirt), as I became the subject of sexual harassment and groping (SA). I should note that even though I'm a dude, I kinda look like a woman, mainly due to my weight, which gave me man-boobs, so my appearance is what triggered the beginning of me being sexually harassed and assaulted through groping. My ass was felt up a few times, someone cupped my man-boobs, and through all my time there, I was subjected to really grotesque sexual harassment. For example, people would ask me about the size of my penis, say things like "Are you a woman?", or "Are you gay?", and when I say no, their reactions are "Really?", which did not help my self esteem at all. They also showed me porn against my will, and would ask if I would like to engage in sexual acts with them. For example, one person asked both "Can I motorboat you?", and "Can I rape you in the bathroom?" in the same class, on the same day, in science class, while the teacher was out of the room. I was also asked sexual "Would you rather" questions, and one of them was "Would you rather suck off everyone in the school (including staff btw), or have it the other way around?", to which I responded "I'd rather jump off the gulley than answer that question (at the time, I was extremely suicidal)". I was asked to make an OF, if I would let an invisible monster fuck me in exchange for money, and people just kept asking me to sleep with them (including my friend's boyfriend), and the culture at ABC High in general was just really gross. Everyone kept making rape jokes to each other, and would talk about having sex with each other. I specifically remember that the boarders were the worst offenders. One of my boarder classmates claimed that they (the boarders) played soggy biscuit, made pornos, just really gross shit like that. It was like boundaries didn't exist. What broke the camels back for me and my mum though, was when someone jokingly accused me of being a child predator, based on my initials. At that point, I was ready to end my life, as I didn't have any close friends (I had acquaintances who had different interests to me) left, and I realized that the senior leadershit (I mean senior leadership) only gave the perpetrators a stern "Don't do that again" talk, while I got a detention for failing to hear my homeroom being called for roll call. The administration team, while they never said it, I could tell they were getting sick of me appearing everyday with a new grievance, not to mention that on top of all of the sexual harassment and groping, I was also subjected to fat shaming, accusations of being "gay" or "a woman", and being called a "snitch" by friends of my perpetrators. As it turns out, when your perpetrators are well-liked people, who also happen to represent the school in sports and stuff, you become a social pariah. Nobody wanted to know me, as I was considered to be a "fun vacuum", a "snitch", etc, unless I wanted to give in to the demands, which I never did. Or to put it bluntly, by not allowing people to fuck me, people who just so happened to be popular, representing our sports teams, or both, it was very easy for them to turn others against me. Because, had I given in, and just let the perpetrators do things to me, I would've become the school whore, used by random students who knew that I wouldn't say no, against my will. Once one person does it, they mention it to a mate, and then all of a sudden, an entire sports team from our school line up to use me as their hole, all because I had given in. So even though I'm glad I didn't give in, as that would have traumatized me even more, I sometimes think "I should've given in.", because doing so would've ensured that I had friends, and wasn't lonely. But then, those friendships wouldn't be genuine, as they would be sexually motivated, and I would probably have killed myself by now. I will note that not once was I actually raped in the bathrooms, but I really feared that happening. I still do.
After leaving ABC High in May of 2025, it only took until July for me to attempt suicide. I'm type 2 diabetic, so I take Metformin. I overdosed with 20 pills, all Metformin, which gave me the runs, made me really lethargic, and could've damaged my kidneys and liver. Also, there needs to be a flair for sexual harassment, as well as "More than one of these", for the stories that mention SA and attempted suicides for example.
The reason I'm sharing my story is because I'm done holding my tongue. I still talk about this experience in therapy, because of how traumatizing it is, so I'm also sharing this so that hopefully, IF, and a very big if, anyone has any similar stories, they will be inspired to share it, and expose public high schools for being shit. Also, don't suggest going to the police. I unfortunately have no proof, other than school records of me making the complaints, but the school will most likely bury them, to protect their image. I might reach out to some local journalists, see if they're interested in my story, and if my story gets published, you'll probably come across it, remember this story, see my name in the article, and put 2 and 2 together.
And to those who either failed to protect me (by being useless), or were the perpetrators, fuck each and every one of you.
My original post was formatted by AI, so I could get the point across without repeating myself over and over. However, I will be deleting those posts, and replace them with my writing, not my story formatted by AI, because only the person who lived it can fully explain with their heart what happened. In my original post, I also talked about Spotswood College, however, that chapter has fully been dealt with by the police in late 2024, so I will only talk about NPBHS, because that was not dealt with. Also, ⚠️TW SEXUAL HARASSMENT/ASSAULT, ATTEMPTED SUICIDE, AND MENTION OF RAPE⚠️. Buckle up.
After leaving Spotswood College a week before Year 10 started, I enrolled at NPBHS, however, within a few weeks, I wished I had stayed at Spotswood, where I had lots of friends, and autonomy over what color my hair is, what shoes I wear, and being able to wear my PE uniform as a main one (mainly the PE pants with the regular shirt), as I became the subject of sexual harassment and groping (SA). I should note that even though I'm a dude, I kinda look like a woman, mainly due to my weight, which gave me man-boobs, so my appearance is what triggered the beginning of me being sexually harassed and assaulted through groping. My ass was felt up a few times, someone cupped my man-boobs, and through all my time there, I was subjected to really grotesque sexual harassment. For example, people would ask me about the size of my penis, say things like "Are you a woman?", or "Are you gay?", and when I say no, their reactions are "Really?", which did not help my self esteem at all. They also showed me porn against my will, and would ask if I would like to engage in sexual acts with them. For example, one person asked both "Can I motorboat you?", and "Can I rape you in the bathroom?" in the same class, on the same day, in science class, while the teacher was out of the room. I was also asked sexual "Would you rather" questions, and one of them was "Would you rather suck off everyone in the school (including staff btw), or have it the other way around?", to which I responded "I'd rather jump off the gulley than answer that question (at the time, I was extremely suicidal)". I was asked to make an OF, if I would let an invisible monster fuck me in exchange for money, and people just kept asking me to sleep with them (including my friend's boyfriend), and the culture at NPBHS in general was just really gross. Everyone kept making rape jokes to each other, and would talk about having sex with each other. I specifically remember that the boarders were the worst offenders. One of my boarder classmates claimed that they (the boarders) played soggy biscuit, made pornos, just really gross shit like that. It was like boundaries didn't exist. What broke the camels back for me and my mum though, was when someone jokingly accused me of being a child predator, based on my initials. At that point, I was ready to end my life, as I didn't have any close friends (I had acquaintances who had different interests to me) left, and I realized that the senior leadershit (I mean senior leadership) only gave the perpetrators a stern "Don't do that again" talk, while I got a detention for failing to hear my homeroom being called for roll call. The administration team, while they never said it, I could tell they were getting sick of me appearing everyday with a new grievance, not to mention that on top of all of the sexual harassment and groping, I was also subjected to fat shaming, accusations of being "gay" or "a woman", and being called a "snitch" by friends of my perpetrators. As it turns out, when your perpetrators are well-liked people, who also happen to represent the school in sports and stuff, you become a social pariah. Nobody wanted to know me, as I was considered to be a "fun vacuum", a "snitch", etc, unless I wanted to give in to the demands, which I never did. Or to put it bluntly, by not allowing people to fuck me, people who just so happened to be popular, representing our sports teams, or both, it was very easy for them to turn others against me. Because, had I given in, and just let the perpetrators do things to me, I would've become the school whore, used by random students who knew that I wouldn't say no, against my will. Once one person does it, they mention it to a mate, and then all of a sudden, an entire sports team from our school line up to use me as their hole, all because I had given in. So even though I'm glad I didn't give in, as that would have traumatized me even more, I sometimes think "I should've given in.", because doing so would've ensured that I had friends, and wasn't lonely. But then, those friendships wouldn't be genuine, as they would be sexually motivated, and I would probably have killed myself by now. I will note that not once was I actually raped in the bathrooms, but I really feared that happening. I still do.
After leaving NPBHS in May of 2025, it only took until July for me to attempt suicide. I'm type 2 diabetic, so I take Metformin. I overdosed with 20 pills, all Metformin, which gave me the runs, made me really lethargic, and could've damaged my kidneys and liver.
So what I'm trying to say is that you should stay away from NPBHS as a parent, as the students have no problem overstepping boundaries, making rape jokes, and groping each other, and the staff only tell them off.
The reason I'm sharing my story is because I'm done holding my tongue. I still talk about this experience in therapy, because of how traumatizing it is, so I'm also sharing this so that hopefully, IF, and a very big if, anyone has any similar stories, they will be inspired to speak out against NPBHS. The more victims that come out, they will eventually have to notice, and investigate. Also, don't suggest going to the police. I unfortunately have no proof, other than school records of me making the complaints, but the school will most likely bury them, to protect their image. I might reach out to some local journalists, see if they're interested in my story, and if my story gets published, you'll probably come across it, remember this story, see my name in the article, and put 2 and 2 together.
And to those who either failed to protect me (by being useless), or were the perpetrators, fuck each and every one of you.
To any parent currently considering New Plymouth Boys’ High School or Spotswood College for their child—please read this before you sign those enrollment forms.
I have attended both schools. I have lived through both cultures. I am now homeschooling because both institutions failed, in fundamentally different but equally dangerous ways, to provide the most basic requirement of a school: safety.
At Spotswood, the bullying I faced was physical and verbal, eventually escalating into stalking. I want to be clear: the leadership did try at first. They moved my classes and issued warnings. But when the stalking continued, they simply gave up.
Their response shifted from "we’ll help" to "there’s nothing more we can do because they aren't 'technically' breaking rules right now." When a school’s policy becomes more important than a student’s ability to walk down a hallway without fear, that school has failed its duty of care.
My experience at New Plymouth Boys’ High School was far more disturbing. At NPBHS, the "tradition" and "prestige" of the Super Eight often serve as a smokescreen for a toxic and predatory environment.
I wasn't just "bullied"; I was subjected to a culture of consistent sexual harassment. This included being groped and harassed repeatedly by a group of students who were interconnected through school social circles and sporting teams. The most terrifying aspect was the "normalization" of sexual violence—where threats of rape in the school bathrooms were treated as casual jokes.
The leadership’s response was a symptom of the problem. Because many of the perpetrators were athletes representing the school, they were protected. They were given "talks" instead of consequences. This "boys will be boys" attitude didn't just fail to punish the bullies; it emboldened them. It sent a clear message: The school’s reputation and its sporting success are more important than the physical and sexual safety of its students.
Had I remained silent or allowed this behavior to continue, I risked being forced into a position of systemic, collective sexual exploitation. In a culture where "conquests" are shared among peers as social currency, one incident creates a predatory domino effect. I realized that my refusal to be a victim was the only thing standing between me and a coordinated, group-based sexual assault. I had to fight every day to ensure I did not become a target for a group of athletes who viewed me as an object rather than a human being.
The most painful part wasn't just the students; it was the adults. When my parents finally made the choice to pull me out of that environment to protect my safety, the staff didn't offer a solution or an apology. Instead, they dismissed my trauma and my family’s protection of me as an "overreaction by an overconcerned parent."
If your child is being harassed or stalked, your concern is not an "overreaction." It is your responsibility. It is a tragedy that the leadership at these schools doesn't feel the same way about their roles as educators and protectors.
I am sharing this because I don’t want another student to go through the trauma I endured. Don’t be blinded by the trophies or the "modern" brochures.
If you want to know the specific details, the names of the programs that failed me, or the reality of what happens behind those gates: ASK ME WHY.
Your child’s safety is worth more than a school's prestige.
I am also sharing this because I refuse to be another silenced victim, failed by the people meant to protect us students.
I know this may sound ridiculous, but hear me out. The year was 2013, and I was a 3 year old. My nan had something to do in town, and to kill time, we (me and my mum) went into different shops. One of these shops was a plumbing store with display toilets and sinks. Me being 3, I must have seen the toilet and thought "Hey, there's a toilet I can go potty in". So, I took a crap in the toilet, and once my mum realised what I was doodooing (pun intended), she rushed us out of the store, and went to find my nan, and then we went home to change me. Not sure how long it took the store to find my poo, but what I do know is that when I recently drove past said store (I now live in a different town, and was stuck in this town due to weather related reasons), there wasn't a toilet I could see through the window. What sucks even more is that I can remember going into the store, looking into the toilets, and maybe peeing in one (probably the one I pooed in). I don't remember anything else, and the rest was told to me over the years.
TLDR: I once went toilet in a display toilet at age 3, and the store no longer has display toilets.
Edit: Forgot to add that it was my mum who was in the store with me. My nan was busy somewhere else. And I think my mum was just embarrassed, and needing to clean me up. Also, pretty sure the store people saw me anyways.