Kjarretallas

About Me

My name is Alex, and I'm a sophomore at Drew University where I'm a Russian Studies major. I enjoy languages; I'm a native speaker of English, I know a little bit of French, and my Russian is getting better every day. I'm also a conlanger. I created a language called Kýþeni, which takes some inspiration from the Basque and Finnish languages. Other than languages and linguistics, I like to read. I'm a fan of science fiction and fantasy. A few of my favorite authors are H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Mercedes Lackey, and Gail Z. Martin.

My username is pronounced [kjare'tal.las]. It's Kýþeni, and it means "Child of the Water." I created it because I'm an Aquarius. The -tallas suffix forms patronyms generally, but it can also be used in creating nicknames. Kýþeni is gender-neutral, so "child" is preferable to "son."

I'm a fan of indie rock. I love The Decemberists, The New Pornographers, The Perishers, and similar bands. I also really like dark cabaret. My favorite artist is The Dresden Dolls, but I also like DeVotchKa, Luminescent Orchestrii, and Humanwine.

As for television, I normally watch The History Channel or the Food Network. My favorite television shows are The Universe, Torchwood, Doctor Who, Will & Grace, Frasier, and The Golden Girls.

Languages

Wikipedia:Babel enThis user is a native speaker of the English language. Search user languages

Wikipedia:Babel ru-3Этот участник свободно владеет русским языком. Search user languages

Wikipedia:Babel fr-2Cet utilisateur peut contribuer avec un niveau intermédiaire en français. Search user languages

Heritage

This user is of Italian ancestry.
NEThis user is a Yankee.	This user lives in the U.S. State of New Jersey.	I love NY This user ♥ NY.
This user is from Earth.	This user's homeworld is mostly harmless.	This user is a Citizen of the Galaxy‡ and nothing else matters.

Grammar & Style

theyThis user frequently uses singular they as it is a handy gender-neutral pronoun.	to¦goThis user chooses to sometimes use split infinitives.	byThe passive voice may be used by this user.
snukThis user says snuck.	…in.Ending a sentence with a preposition is something that this user is okay with.	mankindThis user supports the use of gender-neutral language.
you oneThis user knows that one should not use "you" in encyclopedia articles or other formal works.	Thou/YeThis user wants to resurrect the T–V distinction in English.	Subj This user prefers that the subjunctive mood be used. Were this user you, he would use it.
This user believes that fuck is the most versatile word in the English language.	This user thinks good grammar is sexy.	. TheThis user does not put two spaces after a full stop.
A, B, and CThis user prefers the serial comma.	"...,"For quotation marks, this user would rather use "American punctuation."	;This user is addicted to semicolons; he uses them frequently.
;This user knows how to use a semicolon correctly.	ANAL 4This user advocates good grammar usage.	USThis user uses American English.

Computery Stuff

This user contributes using Mozilla Firefox.	This user contributes using Safari.	This user uses free software wherever and whenever possible.
This user uses Adium to chat on various instant messaging networks.	This user's primary email client is Mozilla Thunderbird.	This user is against DRM.
This user runs macOS.	This user uses OpenOffice.org rather than Microsoft Office.id2	This user writes with the OpenOffice.org suite.
AYBThis user knows that "all your base are belong to us."	PS2This user plays games on the PlayStation 2.	This user loves the Final Fantasy series.
?This user doesn't care what console a game is for as long as it's fun.	This user's Warlock uses shadow magicks in World of Warcraft.	This user is opposed to regional lockout.

Music

fan-3This user loves Sigur Rós.	fan-3This user loves The Decemberists.	fan-3This user loves The Dresden Dolls.
fan-3This user loves Amanda Palmer.	fan-3This user loves The Smiths.	fan-3This user loves Emily Haines.
fan-2This user likes Belle & Sebastian.	fan-2This user likes Patti Smith.	fan-2This user likes S Club 7.
This user enjoys British rock.	This user likes alternative rock.	This user enjoys indie rock.
This user celebrates shoegazing.	This user enjoys punk rock.	This user enjoys ambient music.
rentThis user is a Renthead.	SAThis user doesn't do sadness, not even a little bit.	This user contributes while using iTunes.

Politics & Beliefs

This user supports preferential voting as opposed to first-past-the-post.	This user strongly supports the policies and views of Dennis Kucinich.	PROThis user is a progressive.
This user reserves the right to question authority.	This user is a socialist.	This user identifies as a Trotskyist.
This user supports protection of the environment.	This user is interested in environmentalism.	This user supports recycling.
This user supports public transit.	This user supports the use of green energy.	This user is car-free.‡
This user supports universal health care.	This user believes in universal college tuition.	LIBThis user loves Drugs, Abortion, Gay Marriage, and Immigration*
This user is against involuntary military service.	= This user supports the Make Trade Fair campaign.	This user supports Amnesty International.
This user is anti-abortion and pro-choice.‡	This user believes that the death penalty should never be used.*	This user is against the war on drugs.
This user is a feminist.	♂♀This user supports gender equality.	This user supports the legalization of same-sex marriage.
This user believes in the separation of religion and state.*	This user believes the First Amendment was written to protect freedom of religion, not abolish it.	PC This user believes political correctness was created in good intentions, but is often overused, misused, or taken way out of context.
	This user opposes Imperialism.	This user believes that sweatshops in poor countries do more harm than good.
This user believes in the power of nonviolence.	This user supports peace in space.	This user believes that fighting for peace is akin to fucking for virginity.
This user believes that both capitalism and state socialism a.k.a. state capitalism are inherently unjust and oppressive and that humans can do better.	This user seeks to dismantle private property and abolish wage-slavery.	This user is a socialist, and is disgusted by this regressive societal system, that places corporate greed and profitability above human life, the environment and the collective well being of society.