The Urge to Kiss Ass

[FlamingoBlue]

I have not felt any warm lips on my...

tuchiss (that's ass, for all you gentiles), since forever. But I'm available,for ladies, just in case.

blue


(please note the qualifying language that I recently inserted. Only females need apply. I am NOT an equal opportunity employer of ass kissers).

[Edited by FlamingoBlue on 01-10-2001 at 10:52 AM]

 

[Ambrosious]

Blue...

My, you're looking especially handsome today.

 

[R Nitelight]

Ambrosious

My, you're looking especially handsome today.

Oh, you're just kissing his.....
Wait. I get it now.
Never mind.

 

[Patryn]

Simple. Since you used him as an example, Dixon thinks he is great, therefor some believe it. Confidence or cockiness, I go with the latter myself, but it's there.

 

[Flaming Love Goddess]

No, need to worry about me, I don't even know Dixon Carter Lee. He just accused me of running Expertise off. Whoever that is?

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

LOL - Flaming, read my post to you on the Sea Monkey thread. Take care.

As for Patryn: I know you are but what am I? LOL

 

[Madame Pandora]

LOL - Flaming, read my post to you on the Sea Monkey thread. Take care.

As for Patryn: I know you are but what am I? LOL

Great...now I have to go all the way over to the Sea Monkey thread. Can't you just provide a LINK Dixon?

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

LOL The message isn't for you, you nut, but here it is: http://www.literotica.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=21782&pagenumber=2

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

Flaming, Expertise is a well liked poster with whom I shared a fun, bantering relationship, and my silly little comment to you was borne of that same spirit of friendly bon mots posting. That's all.

 

[Gaucho]

What's interesting to me is that, despite not knowing him, I can feel the pull--I have been tempted to join into the little group butt-smooch just because it's an easy way to join in and be a part of something. Is that all it is? I know it isn't that he or his writing is perfect--hell, who(se) is?

What do you think this is about?

In my opinion, a post (and certainly a thread) should do one of two things: It should inspire some sort of an emotional response (preferably laughter) or make you think or, if possible, both. One of the reasons why Dix has developed such a cult following on the board is because his posts invariably do both. Whenever I see his name attached to a post or a thread I almost always take a look and rarely is it a waste of my time.

By the same token, there are some people on the BB whose posts I almost never read. The rest of us, I think, fall somewhere in the middle. But CB's point about complimenting someone's post, or even just acknowledging it, is well taken. You, Risia, are a perfect case in point.

After you posted on my poem thread (even though I inadvertently left you out of it) I took the time to look at a few of your posts (there haven't been many, which is why I missed you when I was looking for rhymes) and I discovered that there was yet another interesting and funny BB member that I'd somehow missed reading.

Does that mean I'm now a groupie? Probably not. And while it probably doesn't (and shouldn't) mean anything to you that a BB member named Gaucho is now checking out your threads (Wait a minute. That didn't come out right, did it?), my point is that you were kind enough to let me know that you enjoyed my post and now I'm returning the favor.

And that's the way it works. If you hang around long enough and provide enough interesting material, you may also end up with a cult following and your own butt-kissing thread.

From the looks of the response you've gotten here, you're off to a good start.

 

[Madame Pandora]

LOL The message isn't for you, you nut, but here it is: http://www.literotica.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=21782&pagenumber=2

Et tu, Dixon? Et tu?

I WAS KIDDING you goose!

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

<honk honk>

 

[CelestialBody]

 

[Slut_boy]

Well Dixon, it is true that people think and post with a certain degree of freedom. They are free to appreciate the "typing skills" of another. But what I am less certain about is whether or not they have as much freedom to "be appreciative" of someone. I sometimes wonder whether it isn't natural for many to find someone to admire - no matter who that someone may be. People need someone to follow.

I, for example, admire many. If I didn't then I would be left to find my inspiration from within. Sometimes a natural human tendency is to look outward for inspiration - perhaps this is part of the reason that eastern religions (which promote intraspection) are not as well accepted by western culture (which is quick to idolise and deify, for example, the teachings of a prophet like JC).

 

[RisiaSkye]

I think that people have said some very interesting things here. I totally agree that we are here (at least to some extent) in order to read the thoughts of people we find interesting, intelligent, funny, inspiring, (insert complimentary word here) etc. But expressing admiration for a post, a thought, or a story isn't what I mean. I have noticed that some people seem to attract a following--one which is on some level about something other than simple admiration or appreciation.

I used Dixon as an example partly because he has one of the largest followings, and partly because I have formed an impression of him from the posts that I have read that he fits a certain type observable in RL--just in the ether form.

I actually think that the reference to religious icons like Christ is a good example in one respect (to clarify, I am obviously NOT comparing DCL to Christ -LOL). However, I wonder if the same teachings would have reached his Apostles if he didn't have whatever that mysterious quality is that attracts followers. Religous beliefs in his divine origins aside, clearly the guy had some kind of pull--people were willing to risk a good deal to keep company with him.

This phenomenon seems particularly interesting in this forum, where we can't see each other in person (in most cases) and the usual rules of personal charisma etc. do not apply.

And, to answer DCL's suggestions, I think it is true that it's easy to take such a seemingly negative observation as sour grapes--and that it is a worthwhile consideration. I am not above feeling left out of the kiddies' reindeer games. However, that's not really what I mean. I think that MP is a good deal closer--I am more person Q than X,Y, or Z. I'd rather discuss the "why" of what I believe I have observed than figure out what my role in the story may or may not be.

I think it was CB who mentioned the e-mail options. It seems like the more obvious choice to privately email someone to whom you wish to express general admiration. Following someone's threads in order to post "yep, what s/he said" speaks to a different set of priorities, I think.

I also think that Patryn (perhaps inadvertently) brought up an interesting point as well. Many of the people who attract devoted fans also seem to attract equally devoted detractors--it seems that people who inspire strong reaction do so on both ends of the spectrum. Certainly if we return to the Christ model it holds together. And, in a way it makes perfect, and too easy, sense. If you want to rattle your sabers at the other tribe, the easiest thing to do is to attack their sacred cows. But on another level, I think that whatever that drawing power is, it alienates some just as much as it attracts others.

Just think...you didn't even ask for my 2 cents, and now you've got my whole quarter!

[Edited by RisiaSkye on 01-10-2001 at 11:43 PM]

 

[Slut_boy]

RS, something that you said in your last post is fascinating to me: that on this BB we can't see each other. It seems to me that in this "material" world of impressions that is extremely significant.

If a beautiful person, oozing sex appeal, were to walk into a room - then that visual impression alone would give her/him a following of sorts - such is the power of good looks. But where we don't have that bias then something in our personality has to be a substitute. Is it possible that the personality-substitute is a far more honest indicator and a more reliable statement of true character?

Because one has to realise that this may only be so because we are all in equal ignorance of each other's appearance. If Dixon were, in RL, a fucking ugly runt (as am I) then one wonders whether he would still command a following. People are fickle creatures.

 

[Guest]

"He's Not The Messiah, He's A Very Naughty Boy"

I've thought about The Legend Of Dixon a few times in the past. I've also thought about The Legend Of Lasher, when he was more active on the board. Both were regular posters who'd been around since Lit's early days and had ammassed sizeable armies of "groupies". From their posts they were obviously intelligent, funny and often insightful. I noticed that DCL and Lasher were also both male (I'm sure they still are. haha) The majority of their loudest supporters were always female, so obviously there is a strong element of sexual attraction going on there. Mysterious film stars like Greta Garbo or, I don't know, Johnny Depp or somebody like that leave so much hidden that there's plenty shiny surface area for a fan to project all their fantasies, desires and sexual urges on to. A good star reflects that intensity right back at you like a mirror. I'm sure that if the real Greta Garbo had been revealed, a lot of that power would have gone. Neither Lasher nor DCL ever posted pics of themself. How much more mysterious and alluring does someone become when you don't even know what they look like? You only have your imagination and fantasy to go on - and I guess that can be pretty powerful.

I found it interesting that none of the intelligent, insightful and funny women who posted here had insired so much intensity of devotion. I personally always thought that Lovely Latina and Deborah in their very different ways were often funnier and more insightful than Lasher or Dixon (and I realise that Debz's acidic brand of wit is very much an acquired taste - not to be consumed in regular large doses for fear of rotting your teath). Both have been very much appreciated by other posters - male and female - but never seemed to inspire such levels of devotion. Why is that? Is it a difference in the way men and women react to people they find charming, funny and sexually attractive? Are men more reserved - more embarrassed about revealing how much they admire someone?

It makes me think about the hordes of screaming, teenage female fans who fainted at Beatles concerts in the mid-60s. Was there a kind of female-bonding going on there? Maybe screaming your lungs out with thousands of other girls over a shared icon gave you some sense of belonging - made you feel like a real woman.

In a way, DCL and Lasher have been a bit like the Beatles and Stones of Literotica. They fulfilled different needs for the women who adored them. DCL was the charming, polite "nice" one, Lasher the nasty "bad-boy" you'd never take home to meet your parents.

THE LASHER PHENOMENON:
I think Lasher's main appeal to his "fans" (apart from the fact that he was funny and intelligent) was the fact that he really didn't seem to give a shit. He'd open his mouth and say all those nasty things you secretly wished you had the nerve to say.

THE DIXON PHENOMENON:
I think the majority of posters on Lit have probably come here through the story part of the sight. DCL's stories have consistently been in the upper reaches of the Top Lists right from the start, so it stands to reason that before someone arrives on the BB, they've already read some of his work and feel they already know him. When they get to the General Board, they soon realise that Dixon is a very popular member of the site - almost an icon - and they want to belong to that group of admirers. In fact they want to be the one that shines out above the rest. They want to feel special. They want to be the one that DCL acknowledges - kind of like one of those girls at the Beatles concert thinking, "Paul smiled at ME!!!!".

I don't know - these are just my thoughts. What do you think, does any of it ring true?

 

[CelestialBody]

I think

 

[Bs]

Well, RisiaSkye I think your right.... and I can go along with some of what you said. However, I can and do take exception to the remark:

......"Deborah in their very different ways were often funnier and more insightful than Lasher or Dixon (and I realise that Debz's acidic brand of wit is very much an acquired taste - not to be consumed in regular large doses for fear of rotting your teath)......

Did you know that although Vingar tastes horrible is a great medicene for all kinds of ailments and can clean tarnish off silver at the same time? She is a GODDESS her wit and wisdom are 2nd to none. {well maybe Laurel comes close}

And "THE LASHER PHENOMENON"

Lasher, to me, falls into a sub-groupie catagory I can not remember any thing of substance he has said or done. Its more like he was able to catch the last part of Dixon's wave....

I was not going to go into such a long disertation however after you mentioned Deb I just could not let it go...

as always this is .....

 

[Guest]

Well, RisiaSkye I think your right.... Did you know that although Vingar tastes horrible is a great medicene for all kinds of ailments and can clean tarnish off silver at the same time?

Hello, Bs. Right initials, wrong person. You're quite right, though. I often use Deborah's tongue for cleaning tarnish off my family silver.

[Edited by Roger Simian on 01-12-2001 at 12:42 PM]

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

Or the family jewels.

 

[Guest]

Gingersnap already has those safely secured in a vault in Michigan.

 

[Cheyenne]

Or the family jewels.

That's a perfect example right there. Short post, right on target. Says a lot with a little. What's not to admire?

 

[Gingersnap]

DCL ain't nothing but a Jersey Boy with a new suit and four hundred dollar shoes.

BTW bs Roger and I are the founding members of the Lovely Latino and Deborah Fan CLub and chip shop.

DCL you suck..... Melody told me that.

slut_boy can I please please have my panties back now that Deb gave you hers??

 

[Melody_lane]

I may be one that could be accused of kissing Dixie's ass, but I'll have you know that I would never do that. I only wish to kiss his adorably, perfect nose.


Oh, and Gingery-Snaps...I said he sucks oh-so GOOD. Don't leave out such crucial information.