The paradox of internet social forums

[BooMerengue]

I fiddled with the link you first put up (it was in the email informing me of you answer to this thread) and it brought up a page about quaaludes!??

Why are you figgling w/ my stuff? Those are for Bronze!

 

[bronzeage]

Why are you figgling w/ my stuff? Those are for Bronze!

I could use some right about now.

 

[UnderYourSpell]

Why are you figgling w/ my stuff? Those are for Bronze!

but your stuff is so good to fiddle with!

 

[The_Fool]

My kids are grown enough that I don't have an issue with who I am here anymore. With that said, anyone who has a problem with a little deception likely has a problem with blind dates, too.

I would like to front an apology to any who feel hurt by my foggy past. It was my intent to put a false front on who I am, but never did I do so to harm.

If I said I felt hurt would you kiss it and make it all better?

 

[champagne1982]

If I said I felt hurt would you kiss it and make it all better?

It? ... uh, maybe? LOL I haven't kissed an "it" unless it was a serious booboo on a finger or someplace not usually covered by winter clothing, excepting a clean 2 year old toe after the bandaid goes on.

 

[The Mutt]

The very first day I got on the internet, I did so knowing that all privacy would be lost forever. Unlike most people, I didn't look at the internet as a way to lie out loud, but as a way to be totally honest in the way one really can't in face-to-face situations. I don't say my real name and I don't give out my address, but I doubt it would be difficult for people to find out. My face is in my porn pictures. And I've always been honest about where you can find me in the real world.

Lamplighters in Memphis on Friday nights. I'm the tall, sexy guy.

In fact, I'm headed there now.

 

[BooMerengue]

The very first day I got on the internet, I did so knowing that all privacy would be lost forever. Unlike most people, I didn't look at the internet as a way to lie out loud, but as a way to be totally honest in the way one really can't in face-to-face situations. I don't say my real name and I don't give out my address, but I doubt it would be difficult for people to find out. My face is in my porn pictures. And I've always been honest about where you can find me in the real world.

Lamplighters in Memphis on Friday nights. I'm the tall, sexy guy.

In fact, I'm headed there now.

"Ohhh..." she thought slyly. "Memphis isn't very far from here. "

 

[Maria2394]

It's easy to sit outside and watch people through the windows. How much private information are you willing to share, in order to be part of the group?

Does anyone hide the numbers on their mailbox for fear someone might learn their address?

Most everyone here knows my real name and when you know that, the address isn't hard to find. I fear no axe murderer because if that is how I'm meant to go, bring it on.

I was a throw away kid, a smart one who messed up but MY kids are awesome so I must not be a total wash out.

I did have a stalker once, but he was a wuss and gave up

and Boo, how could you EVER throw away a 'lude? huh? You need to call me and when I return from Illinois, maybe we can have a wee visit on the trip back.

hugs to you all

~ j

 

[BooMerengue]

Most everyone here knows my real name and when you know that, the address isn't hard to find. I fear no axe murderer because if that is how I'm meant to go, bring it on.

I was a throw away kid, a smart one who messed up but MY kids are awesome so I must not be a total wash out.

I did have a stalker once, but he was a wuss and gave up

and Boo, how could you EVER throw away a 'lude? huh? You need to call me and when I return from Illinois, maybe we can have a wee visit on the trip back.

hugs to you all

~ j

Oh, Darling!!

I would NEVER throw a lude away. I was trying to give some to Bron and I've lost my touch. Remember how we used to decorate our posts w/ all manner of things? I can't even put a picture in anymore. And I've lost most of my pics on FB. Alas, old age is nowhere near 'my golden years'! It's a freakin never ending carnival in my head, complete w/ creepy clowns. I HATE it. I'm not so sure about goin out kicking and screaming. I do believe I'll dive in head first.

I have missed you! And you know I adore you. But please- no drop ins. I haven't felt so well here lately. I am planning a trip over the hills after I've been doctored up a bit. We'll plan a complete blow out then. I found a recipe to make real Absinthe. We'll all gather round and have a writing marathon! I wish I could find Tath- he's the one who put THAT idea in my head, tho I think I'm gonna thank him profusely. If I haven't blown myself up.

Please keep in touch. I want my candlesticks. What may I do in return? Are you on FB?

Look for Beth Haskell- you might be surprised! lol

 

[Maria2394]

Oh, Darling!!

I would NEVER throw a lude away. I was trying to give some to Bron and I've lost my touch. Remember how we used to decorate our posts w/ all manner of things? I can't even put a picture in anymore. And I've lost most of my pics on FB. Alas, old age is nowhere near 'my golden years'! It's a freakin never ending carnival in my head, complete w/ creepy clowns. I HATE it. I'm not so sure about goin out kicking and screaming. I do believe I'll dive in head first.

I have missed you! And you know I adore you. But please- no drop ins. I haven't felt so well here lately. I am planning a trip over the hills after I've been doctored up a bit. We'll plan a complete blow out then. I found a recipe to make real Absinthe. We'll all gather round and have a writing marathon! I wish I could find Tath- he's the one who put THAT idea in my head, tho I think I'm gonna thank him profusely. If I haven't blown myself up.

Please keep in touch. I want my candlesticks. What may I do in return? Are you on FB?

Look for Beth Haskell- you might be surprised! lol

Hey Boo!

I would never ever drop in on anyone but I hate to hear that you don't feel well. But we do need to get together and commiserate. Found out I have a really bad ticker and to quote my doc " You could stroke out any time or wake up dead from a heart attack"....gotta love that woman. But I got over the being scared part.

Yep, I am on FB, sometimes, when my computer will allow it. my fer real name is julie walczesky and according to white pages I am the only "julie walczesky" in the USA. I hate that!

My daughter and I are leaving either tomorrow or Tuesday to go to Illinois to find her a place to live and do the school stuff she has to do. Her I-9's and whatever. She got a free ride to grad school at ISU with a research assistant job to boot!! woo hoo cuz we just couldn't afford that with all the doctor bills. I asked God to please help me, I never pray for money but I did this weekend,...the lottery, and I did win.... 7 dollars!! I laughed my ass off and thanked Him just the same.

I love you sweet Lady and when you DO feel better, let me know, I will come see you, bring some greenery and your candle sticks. Ps, my eldest daughter got her Absinthe from Bulgaria, I think, she ordered it in the mail and it was some strange tasting stiff. More like Everclear but a truly interesting buzz... anyway, she's coming over for dinner and I haven't seen her since before I went to Texas.



~ j

 

[Neonurotic]

I used to feel more secure hiding out in open because no one thinks to look in the obvious places. That belief changed after some very devastating losses I still haven't fully recovered from which left me hyper-vigilant.

I realized that letting it all "hang out" wasn't such a good thing since it left me too open. Some on the internet did not stay on the internet, forcing their way on my real life. I wasn't comfortable with that happening so I annihilated the online me for which at the time was the only option.

Two years later, I do feel a little remorse for doing that, I missed the PF & D family and the free-easiness my writing was then. I struggle now, some Literoticans I've known for years have moved on and the the PF & D is mostly sleeping and writing is just so rusty.

In this, I've learned not to share too much because there is a line not to cross even however much I care about individuals on the net, I've still never met them.

 

[champagne1982]

Maria! Ticker problems are tough to deal with. Fortunately, there are some wonderful support groups online. Contact me if you need someone who's been there, done that to talk to. Two open hearts and I'm still kickin!

Neo, it saddens me that your writing doesn't come as easily. (p.s. did you check that archival review thread, there are some jamison/neo jewels there). We could do a thirty in thirty together. It would force me into a regular pattern of poetry again.

Boo, I'm amazed all the time. Feel better sweetheart!

 

[The Mutt]

"Ohhh..." she thought slyly. "Memphis isn't very far from here. "

Come and get me, babe. I dare ya. Miss Oatlash will watch with a smile on her face.

 

[Neonurotic]

Neo, it saddens me that your writing doesn't come as easily. (p.s. did you check that archival review thread, there are some jamison/neo jewels there). We could do a thirty in thirty together. It would force me into a regular pattern of poetry again.

I'll look in that thread and I might find some stuff worth editing and posting. Then it sounds like a good idea on 30 in 30, starting tomorrow. Maybe (- already starting the procrastination.)

 

[champagne1982]

I'll look in that thread and I might find some stuff worth editing and posting. Then it sounds like a good idea on 30 in 30, starting tomorrow. Maybe (- already starting the procrastination.)

lol is that supposed to be today, then? I'd better get my poem on and meet you at the corner of 30 and 30...


(what have I gotten into?)