Why do you post?

[armyjim_2000]

This is a thought-provoking thread...

And it deserves to keep going. I was wandering through the older threads today, and thought to myself, "Army, why not bump a thread or two that take your fancy?" So...this one does, and I just BUMPED it!

 

[badmatt]

hhmmmmmmmm

Amber....good question....and weird thing is, my biggest reason is an opposite on one of yours...

The household I grew up in was very open about sex, sexuality, and nudity...and as a result....I'm a very sexual person....which brings me to places like this...and makes me post in forums (and start to write my very own stories...I've got two in the works).

Other reasons....
well, I'm a bit of a nymphomaniacal sex addict...this is an outlet for me...

I'm definitely an exhibitionist....of the soul as well as the body...

hmm...don't know why else? anyone who knows me here have any insight?

 

[Savant73]

Why oh why...

someone asked a simlar wquestoin to this in another thread somewhere, which got me thinking about it. So I fugred I'd jot it down, for posterity's sake.

I'm posting here as a method of overcoming certain inhibitions/self doubts. I spent the last 9 years with one of the least sensual women on the place of the planet. So now that it's all said and done, the very concept of trying to mix with people again is daunting to say the least. So here I am, hamering away at all those internal walls, trying to get comfortable with my skin again.

 

[armyjim_2000]

BUMP!

Whoops....excuse me! Thought this was supposed to be near the top of the list......

 

[milkit]

Hmmm Well I think it's to do with a lot of what you said yourself but for me I'm not a fan of myself, so if others want to look and enjoy doing it I don't see why not it's not harming any one and really it's just the human body people need to learn not to be so ashamed of what they have and I think the encouragement people here give out helps do that and thats great.

 

[The Dipsomaniac]

Amber I think you have a great body

I must say Quilesed that is a thought provoking statement you just made there...

And i wholeheatedly agree with it!!! LOL!!!

 

[moondoggie]

very deep question

Very deep and good question. Believe it or not, I just came upon this site last Friday, and started looking and reading. I'm not much of an exhibitionist. I'm actually quite shy. But out of all the forums, this one has a special bond with it. I have not seen any out of line post like some of the other forums, and I think everyone is much more honest here. I hope to get up the nerve to post some pictures soon (also need a camera)

So thanks everyone for being yourselves and welcoming me to your friendship with open arms, and anything else that comes to mind.

 

[milkit]

Re: very deep question

I'm not much of an exhibitionist. I'm actually quite shy.

thats a good point to why I DO post cause thats how I am in person really shy before I came here I would have never dreamed of photographing myself the way I have but this place with all the nice people and encouragment seems to bring people out of their shell.

 

[jrfaul34]

I figured this would be a great forum to answer that question as I get it all the time and also I am curious why other people do it.

Personally, not to get on my soap box, but I post for several reasons. I was raised in a very strict household where any thought sex or even nudity was considered sinful and not appropriate. I am sure this is not a rarity. So maybe part of it is defiance against an upbringing. But it is also the reason I don't post nudes with my face, god forbid it get printed and handed to my parents LOL.

Secondly I am an exhibitionist, it gives me a thrill to show my body, I work hard to try to keep it in shape, like it or hate it it is how I want it. And that is not easy to finally accept about yourself most of the time when I see myself naked I see all the flaws...freckles here...not skinny enough there...

Thirdly, I think that the human body is beautiful. Almost religious in it's imperfect perfection. That is why I compliment everyone, I see beauty in all of our differences. Our uniqueness. I applaud the bravery of people in touch with their naturalness and the willingness to share it.

Finally, my life isn't perfect. We all have our crosses that we bare. We all can be with someone but feel lonely, or away from the one we love or tons of other circumstances. This is my forum to relax, enjoy and share with the sincerely wonderful and kind people...it relieves stress and let's me be in a place where I am not judged...not assumed to be stupid or a slut because of what I look like but to be accepted as I am.

Well that is all...LOL god sorry I ranted..please share your views...

Love to all

ok this is maybe the 3rd or 4th time that i have posted and i have
not posted that much because i am very shy (i did post a pic not
nude) and i am not a writer and i can not spell very good at all!!!
i am posting now because i fill ashamed because i have been
coming to this site and reading the stories for a long time now
about 2 years maybe and i have not been sending feedback to
the writers of the stories but i do vote...and looking at the pics
and i could do that all day long and it is not about just sex
alot of the pics here have some very attractive women in them
and to me they are perfect!!! i am a voyeur and i love to look
at a womens body it is so fascinateing and it is very hard to
find some imperfections. the flaws that someone may see it maybe flaws to them but for someone like me i find them sexy
and freckles wish i had some just like your amber!!!! and maybe
if i keep posting it may help my spelling abilitys ......would like to take sometime here to say thanks to the writers here great stroies...love to read them......keep on writing ...i am working
on my shyness and i will start sending feedback and thanks to the exhibitionists here...the pics are wonderful and thanks for giving me and home when i am home....

 

[badmatt]

thought of another reason

because I love to meet the people!

 

[Ishmael]

Why I post

Amber,

I think that the reasons are as many as grains of sand on the beach. There are millions of bulletin boards and chat rooms out there. Always were. I hate to date myself like this, but I've been on the networks since the early 80's. I started with compuserve and some local bulletin boards. (Still have my original Compuserve account, the old stlye that is in octal notation.)

My reasons for being at any one particular site, or forum, or chat varied over the years. Just as my other interests have.

My specific reason for being at Literotica is to explore my own sexuality, again. This came about after a divorce a few years ago. I originally came here for the stories. And as I also write (fiction of the non-erotic type), to research the in's and out's, no pun intended, of writing erotica so as to round out the humanity of the characters in my non-erotic writing.

However, I think that many people get into the bulletin boards, etc for one reason. And that reason was initially stated in this thread by 'bigleonardo'. Anonymity. The use of 'nicks' and alter egos are an old and time honored tradition. Going back as far as I can remember. And the use or them affords us the opportunity of being candid and forthright in a manner that we wouldn't ordinaily be. To share dreams, hopes, and desires without exposing ourselves (for the most part) to retribution (that sometimes happens anyway, re. Mae's recent experience). It affords us the feedback that we require to validate our selves in areas that we would never expose to any but the most intimate of friends or lovers in real life. It has amazed me over the years the number of people that will come to the boards and say things there that they do not share with there lover/spouse. Or just to 'vent', laugh, cry, or in some cases be flaming assholes.

But I think that Anonymity is the key word.

Thanks for your indulgence.

Ishmael

 

[Guest]

The Reason Why

Dear Sexy Amber,
I joined this forum for the sole reason to be in touch with you (cyberaly speaking).

You have impressed me so much with your class, stories, intellect, and openess. I might add you are easy on the eyes too!

So I humbly submit myself to this forum and say hello.
I hope I can contribute something of value, besides my tounge.

 

[clit_licker30]

Post

I am now allowed to post and notice my name. You inspired me, to join. I found out Iam a male lesbian, and I want to see as much of you as possble.

 

[ManofMithgar]

Why post?

I believe everyone has basically said the same thing in of course, our own unique way. We share with others, so that we can see that we are accepted for what we are. If I am wrong, please let me know, but I feel like it is ok here at Lit to express myself without being told it isn't right or who asked you like we hear so often in our every day life. It is nice to know that we can even ask each other questions and possibly get dozens of people to agree with our philosophies or share their own. Life is way too short for us to have to wear masks and not be ourselves.

 

[SexyAmber]

Re: The Reason Why

Dear Sexy Amber,
I joined this forum for the sole reason to be in touch with you (cyberaly speaking).

You have impressed me so much with your class, stories, intellect, and openess. I might add you are easy on the eyes too!

So I humbly submit myself to this forum and say hello.
I hope I can contribute something of value, besides my tounge.

awe thank you now why aren't you registered

 

[badmatt]

Amber

Oh yeah...one last reason that I post....
to get your attention...
ya know I lust after you....

 

[Guest]

Just to feel needed.

 

[Papa C]

Why??

I first came here just for the sexual stories, then I found the pictures. But as of late I have begun to follow what the regulars post. I post just to give mt opinion. My chance to give my two cents and have someone respond.

 

[Papa C]

??

Also was happy to get experienced label. Can not wait to move up again.

 

[Snork Maiden]

Why do I post ?

Initially, I was looking for fantasy novel readers, to get their views on the inbalance of Female lead herorines in the Fantasy and Sci-Fi genre.

I got involved in a couple of Role Playing threads which are good fun and excercise the imagination. Sometimes it is good to get away from reality or a step to the side of it anyway.

Posting pics wasn't in my original list of intentions and it appears to have got a bit out of control, but, yes I am a flirty girl and my flirty days are drawing close to an end - Its a bit of fun I am not ashamed of my body and I am really really flattered by all the kind comments, e-mail and e-cards people have sent me over the past month.

SM:

 

[rexfelis]

Secondly I am an exhibitionist, it gives me a thrill to show my body, I work hard to try to keep it in shape, like it or hate it it is how I want it. And that is not easy to finally accept about yourself most of the time when I see myself naked I see all the flaws...freckles here...not skinny enough there...

I spent almost my whole life hating the freckles all over me, but recently I have come to see them as making me special and rare, and they proclaim my Irishness, which makes me proud even though I'm German, supposedly.

Freckles are far from a flaw. Freckles are very, very sexy - at least to me. But I would have to say that there are doubtless others out there who see their freckles as a curse, the curse of differentness. They are not. Rather, they are a gift of uniqueness.

 

[rexfelis]

Oh, and I post for a lot of reasons, mainly because I feel I have something meaningful to contribute.

 

[SlowHand89]

I was a lurker for a long time. Seeing everyone sharing parts of themselves, either with pictures or with words made me feel like I was eavesdropping and I didn't like that. I couldn't leave (I am so hooked) so I decided to start posting replies to let you know what I think. Slowly at first but but getting better at it. I normally won't post a reply just to make a post, but will do it if I have something specific to say.

Later....

 

[sboy]

Amber,
Great question! I’m new to this but I have to admit it has been a liberating experience on many levels. Growing up in the Bible belt of the south sex and sexuality in general tends to be looked down at. Lit allows us to freely express our wants, desires, likes and dislikes without worry. And I am quickly discovering that there is much more to this board than just sex. Although I’ll jump at any chance to see you naked! Thanks for inspiring us all.
Take care

 

[stunner311]

I figured this would be a great forum to answer that question as I get it all the time and also I am curious why other people do it.

Personally, not to get on my soap box, but I post for several reasons. I was raised in a very strict household where any thought sex or even nudity was considered sinful and not appropriate. I am sure this is not a rarity. So maybe part of it is defiance against an upbringing. But it is also the reason I don't post nudes with my face, god forbid it get printed and handed to my parents LOL.

Secondly I am an exhibitionist, it gives me a thrill to show my body, I work hard to try to keep it in shape, like it or hate it it is how I want it. And that is not easy to finally accept about yourself most of the time when I see myself naked I see all the flaws...freckles here...not skinny enough there...

Thirdly, I think that the human body is beautiful. Almost religious in it's imperfect perfection. That is why I compliment everyone, I see beauty in all of our differences. Our uniqueness. I applaud the bravery of people in touch with their naturalness and the willingness to share it.

Finally, my life isn't perfect. We all have our crosses that we bare. We all can be with someone but feel lonely, or away from the one we love or tons of other circumstances. This is my forum to relax, enjoy and share with the sincerely wonderful and kind people...it relieves stress and let's me be in a place where I am not judged...not assumed to be stupid or a slut because of what I look like but to be accepted as I am.

Well that is all...LOL god sorry I ranted..please share your views...

Love to all

great post and question amber,
let me start by saying i m thanful that for whatever reason you post that you do. i always enjoy seeing your pics.

i suppose for me even though its kinda new to me, i do it mainly for the feed back. at 34 and having been married to a very uncomplimenting woman it is nice to see that i can still turn a head or two. ironically when i get a compliment from a younger girl it really turns me on but no less than it does from an older woman. i am thankful that most people here subscribe to my saying that if you cant say nothing nice dont say anything at all and i am amazed every time i get a nice compliment. dont get me wrong i dot think im that bad but i know im no brad pitt either and there are a lot better looking guys even here so it makes me feel good to be included in that group of attractive males. and although i have never had a major complex about my size it is still nice to have a good lookin woman tell me how nice it is and how she would enjoy feeling it.

tere ya go just one man's answer, hope ya like i.

stunner