Wow, probably the most detailed initial post from an Introduction thread we have ever had here at ffnet… and I thank you very much Tedius Zanarukando, it is so very nice to meet you, and of course welcome to the forum.
I see you have a very extensive array of intrests within the electronic arts, so you should have absolutely no problems finding some fun threads to participate in. We have a lot of FFX fans here, so you are already in.
I love the song "To Zanarkand", I bought the soundtrack after I played the game my first time through, and I listen to it often when I'm in bed and cannot sleep. I find it to be amongst Uematsu's most ambient and pacifying FF soundtracks, and so I also find it to be one of the most forgettable... but in this case I mean this as a compliment and see it as one of the soundtrack's strengths, it is complicated, as a musician you might understand what I am trying to say. Although it is has many sophisticated pieces, I find (at least once I get through the heavy metal at the beginning
) it is one of those collections which allows me to really relax and shut-off my brain; hence I listen to it to help me sleep. XD It's great. Perhaps you can tell us about some other FF songs you have played on the piano; I would certainly be interested in hearing about that.
I like Star Wars too... especially Obi Wan Kenobi.
In terms of discussing sensitive social issues such as the ones you have mentioned, well, we do encourage open discussion in a free environment, any topics are allowed as long as it stays within the forum rules (which basically only prohibits extreme topics such as those promoting hate and illegal activities). We have had hotter debates on more politically sensitive issues than “feminism” and “anti-feminism” on the forum before, and have come out smelling like roses; just about everyone here is relatively respectful of other people’s opinions. The catch is, we do insist that the rights of all of our members here on the forum are respected, and I am sure that that will not a problem for someone who has personally been through the process such as yourself.
And we do not ban people lightly, unless they are outwardly flaming people. And it is almost UNHEARD of here at this forum to delete forum member’s posts… unless of course they spam... advertising Viagra, porn, or RING WORMS! XD
But I digress… welcome to the forum again, post lots and have fun. Cheers.