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My thoughts run along the lines of how each and every one of us think that we are more than what we are.
All of us the stars of our own movie
And rightfully so as we each are living it individually.
But out side of that
Outside of ourselves
We are mostly in the way.
Depends upon the individual's self worth and esteem. Some view themselves so much less than they are....
I always struggle with that.
With writing something that's just a bit too personal, too intimate, too much.
Even if it's just too much of all of that to me.
But then I post it
Read it posted
And go "mmmm.... nah."
And quick edit to Nevermind
There's no way to hide the lameness of the act.
But then
At the same time
I'm kinda happy for the jonny-on-the-spots that catch the nonsense before I edit.
I like to think it's like finding $5 in their coat pocket that they forgot about.
I always like it when I catch a post like that. Be it a pic or expression of thoughts and feelings.
Oft times I'm compelled to post a comment. But commenting on another's thread causes me to feel awkward. Stupid. And sometimes (a lot of the time) like a cock block. There's always this sense of male competition with a woman's pic thread. Each guy commenting hoping she will reply. All queuing up and vying for her attention. Her being all diplomatic and responding to each one with some sort of acknowledgement so as to not hurt any feelers. Knowing herself that being ignored or overlooked or dismissed hurts the feelers. And sometimes hurts the feelers quite a bit.
So yeah. Its awkward for me. I am not a fan of competition. And I'm not a fan of having hurt feelers. And I'm not a fan of trite recognition. So I make it easy for all parties and stick to myself. Here.
That's a digression away from me saying I like finding myself catching that something intimate only to see it go *poof* oft times it's brilliant. Or beautiful.
But then I kinda end up feeling sad because it's something they want to share. Something they want to be seen. But cannot bring themselves to allow themselves to be so... open... so raw.
But I get it. Lord goddamnit do I get it.
I haven't been following your thread for long, but I really enjoy it. Overall I agree, there's an at-times desperate competition in some threads and I find myself getting drawn into it, trying to be clever but honest and accepting of all... But still wanting. I can understand the appeal of finding your own space to express, but I'm still not willing to start a thread of my own. I like yours though.

I always like it when I catch a post like that. Be it a pic or expression of thoughts and feelings.
Oft times I'm compelled to post a comment. But commenting on another's thread causes me to feel awkward. Stupid. And sometimes (a lot of the time) like a cock block. There's always this sense of male competition with a woman's pic thread. Each guy commenting hoping she will reply. All queuing up and vying for her attention. Her being all diplomatic and responding to each one with some sort of acknowledgement so as to not hurt any feelers. Knowing herself that being ignored or overlooked or dismissed hurts the feelers. And sometimes hurts the feelers quite a bit.
So yeah. Its awkward for me. I am not a fan of competition. And I'm not a fan of having hurt feelers. And I'm not a fan of trite recognition. So I make it easy for all parties and stick to myself. Here.
That's a digression away from me saying I like finding myself catching that something intimate only to see it go *poof* oft times it's brilliant. Or beautiful.
But then I kinda end up feeling sad because it's something they want to share. Something they want to be seen. But cannot bring themselves to allow themselves to be so... open... so raw.
But I get it. Lord goddamnit do I get it.
*snip* It's damn goddamn tough maintaining a thread. The only real upside is the lack of inner thread competition. And it feels awesome as fuck when a women does happen to come by and post because she is making herself seen for you *snip*
My favorite personal/individual AmPics threads are ones like yours, where the thread owner gives the reader/viewer a glimpse into their thoughts, either through their storywriting and/or poetry (you, Moochie) or through their commentary about their experiences and what they observe in the world around them (Allia, Justa). I definitely recognize and respect the amount of work that goes into maintaining such a thread. The personal/individual threads that are primarily photos take a lot of work as well, but I don't find them as interesting or compelling.
Just my thoughts...and some appreciation for what you share with us, both in your photos and your words.![]()
I am so very guilty of this: posting and realizing it is too much of myself exposed, so removing it (and usually replacing it with music). I understand this feeling of desire to be more free and then immediately regretting the choice to try to be.
You are also aware of my “I don’t reply to everyone who posts in my thread” policy (considering you’re someone who reminds me it’s okay to have such a policy). I do know that it makes people feel excluded, which leaves me wishing I was more like the girls who can flirt and carry an audience with a simple sentence and pic of my bum... but that just isn’t who I am. It’s about substance and reason and thoughts with people like us.
It is almost like a job to maintain a personal thread, I agree... but you’re right - when a woman does waltz in and post, it can feel fucking magical.![]()
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