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10 Sep 08, 11:24 AM
Jons_Amaranth
UK(WS), 11 yrs

panjaret wrote:
More than this, why do so many Doms have such a minimalistic profile with no pix and few or no posts, network and weblog?

Married, players, multiple profiles with multiple aquaintances, if they had a net work they would get caught out.

I am not tarring all with the same brush but there are some using, liars and cheats out there. The things you mention may be indicators of that.

12 Sep 08, 10:58 AM
Robber
US, 3 yrs
Have you read some of the profiles here. I actually feel normal after hanging out here :-D

Hell! Have you read your profile- Pretty vanilla

If you can't be good, be careful!

Edited 12 Sep 08, 11:00 AM by Robber

12 Sep 08, 11:29 AM
leashhand
UK(BA), 3 yrs
WickedHands wrote:
panjaret wrote:
More than this, why do so many Doms have such a minimalistic profile with no pix and few or no posts, network and weblog?

I think my current "minimalist" profile is self-explanatory. However, even when I had a "full" profile, I never posted pix and, if/when my full profile is resurrected, it is unlikely to have pix. And certainly not a facial shot. Reason is simple: Too many dysfunctional misfits who are quite happy to "out" others.

My network is deliberately small and although I post on the forums, I have never blogged. Blogging runs far too great a risk (in my view) of providing the same dysfunctional misfits with personal info that can be thrown back in your face.

Is this paranoia? I think not. More like sensible and prudent.

I can see your point completely, but believe me, as soon as you press enter on any post, you start a trail of breadcrumbs that can be followed if someone is determined enough. I post a full profile - I find Im a lot more dysfunctional than those who would try and use that info against me and they know it too. If youre not prepared to defend your beliefs or lifestyle or whatever, or just dont want the embarrasment of being found out - then dont post full stop. Please dont think Im criticising in anyway - I certainly dont mean to, but having been involved in finding people (legally) - its just so easy to do. Any information you put anywhere outside your own head is open source - dont rely on it never being found out, theres ALWAYS someone sneakier, more determined or just more mental than you. Then again, the government might just throw it all out with the rubbish.....

And that goes just there......

12 Sep 08, 11:32 AM
Pegasus7
UK(CT), 5 yrs

Nothing is strange on here....but some how we are all the same?
12 Sep 08, 11:34 AM
abby1983
UK(KA), 7 yrs
I own up... Mine is strange but then that's because it's mine

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12 Sep 08, 11:35 AM
Master_Bulldog
UK, 4 yrs
Yeah, I enjoy a good profile, that shows some interesting pictures, shows a SOH and gives you a feel for the the person behind it with it's text.

Maybe people could suggest their fave profiles here? I'd check with the profile owners first though!

"Bulldog Spirit" http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5...

12 Sep 08, 11:51 AM
NinjaBitch
7 yrs
abby1983 wrote:
...Mine is strange...

no it isn't

Perfect behavio(u)r is born of complete indifference.

12 Sep 08, 12:05 PM
NinjaBitch
7 yrs
panjaret wrote:
More than this, why do so many Doms have such a minimalistic profile with no pix and few or no posts, network and weblog?

A sweeping statement again? You think you're the first to come on here with these? And I'll bet the cynicism of the answers fill you with whatever it is you'd hoped for.

I disagree. Some value privacy and discretion. Some will gladly send photos to people they click with or actually show up to a coffee date. That is instead of investing hours into memos, emails and chat only to learn that the photos are from 10 years ago and from a thinner, more attractive, more balanced person. Some feel that a highly contrived profile thought clever only by the author, meant to entice or enlighten is a precursor to astounding disappointment and ultimately, deceit.

What value is this deception anyway? People here chime in on other threads that a profile doesn't matter, the real person matters...until that real person doesn't have a profile, then they are a cheating spouse or at the very least, a much, much less savory character than those with profiles laced with lies and punctuated with aged photos.

Niiice.

Perfect behavio(u)r is born of complete indifference.

12 Sep 08, 12:33 PM
Mesmeric
UK, 4 yrs
NinjaBitch wrote:
panjaret wrote:
More than this, why do so many Doms have such a minimalistic profile with no pix and few or no posts, network and weblog?

A sweeping statement again? You think you're the first to come on here with these? And I'll bet the cynicism of the answers fill you with whatever it is you'd hoped for.

I disagree. Some value privacy and discretion. Some will gladly send photos to people they click with or actually show up to a coffee date. That is instead of investing hours into memos, emails and chat only to learn that the photos are from 10 years ago and from a thinner, more attractive, more balanced person. Some feel that a highly contrived profile thought clever only by the author, meant to entice or enlighten is a precursor to astounding disappointment and ultimately, deceit.

What value is this deception anyway? People here chime in on other threads that a profile doesn't matter, the real person matters...until that real person doesn't have a profile, then they are a cheating spouse or at the very least, a much, much less savory character than those with profiles laced with lies and punctuated with aged photos.

Niiice.

How very well expressed. I completely agree. Some of us are just private people and wish to remain that way. We are all unique and we all have our different approaches to the way we choose to live our lives. We should all respect this and not seek to pigeon-hole people into trolls or whatever based on sweeping generalisations.

I see a contradiction here. This is a site which is based on openness and tolerance and yet there seem to be many individuals who have a very dogmatic and inflexible view of the world. I have a deep distrust of anyone who tells me how I ought to behave....Consider this a plea for a little tolerance...

12 Sep 08, 1:34 PM
Sirebel
UK, 5 yrs


panjaret wrote:
More than this, why do so many Doms have such a minimalistic profile with no pix and few or no posts, network and weblog?

They don't. Most Doms take the time to tell you something about themselves (even if they aren't the best writers. The vast majority of those blanks, dull and uninteresting profiles aren't Doms but wannabes. I frequently rewrite my profile and post prolifically (ok too much). However, I don't have the time to write weblogs to the level of quality I want and my network only includes people I've actually met (and I don't get out much ;)).

A small proportion are real people who either need no profile or have deleted it for some reason. Male Doms are also less likely to have a picture of themselves because they are more likely to end up in trouble with the law than female Dommes or subs (male or female). A broad sweeping statement I know but there you have it.

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