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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2014 15:43:24 GMT -5
While I have not really misrepresented myself, I do find it interesting that sometimes the mental image people have of me here is not how I really am. On more than one occasion, I've had posters express surprise that I'm male.
So sometimes it's not necessarily that people are "full of it" but that we each form a mental image of someone that may or may not be accurate. You can fix that by checking the box on your profile so the little "sex" symbol will show.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Dec 24, 2014 15:53:26 GMT -5
I confess. I am not an actual lion. And my name isn't really Danny.
I'm just an ordinary mortal human female. LOL!!! I'm so glad those that know me keep that I'm a 500 lb. 13 year old boy living in mom's basement a secret! Actually, back when this board got started some posters REALLY thought I was a dude living in my parent's basement because we joked about it so much so I started posting pictures when subjects warranted it to prove 1. I'm female and 2. I don't have a basement and live in Florida. I'm still not sure they believe me. I'm too lazy to make up a persona and I can't remember shit so I'd be outed in one day. And add the fact that I've met people here in RL and 2 have been to my home I'd be so busted by now!
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Dec 24, 2014 15:57:26 GMT -5
My personal story is actually weirder and more soap-opery than I've shared on these message boards so I pretty much believe everyone and what they post. I got mad at Doxie because I thought she was telling us the truth about her life, which in my mind is worse that just messing with us. I'm listening... And that's my excuse for being an air head during the day but my late night postings can sometimes be obviously under the influence depending on how often I use spell check. And I'm pretty sure everybody knows that I'm not really rich or fabulous when I joke about that too. But I kind of am. In my head.
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 24, 2014 16:00:33 GMT -5
I'm more forthcoming online than I am in real life. But I know there's a good group of peeps on here.
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Post by Spellbound454 on Dec 24, 2014 16:11:31 GMT -5
I have got some of my old buddies on email and facebook. They are, as they said they were. Whilst we did come across some political trolls at msn.....I haven noticed any on here
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Post by ZaireinHD on Dec 24, 2014 16:14:01 GMT -5
The reality is that everyone here on board is an obese middle age, unemployed male living in their parents basement sitting in a t shirt and whitey tighties scratching their hairy armpits while posting! too funny! yea so true but this makes you the only female among us guys! so how you do'n sexy!
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Post by Spellbound454 on Dec 24, 2014 16:21:28 GMT -5
Have you really got abs like that?
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Post by andi9899 on Dec 24, 2014 16:28:26 GMT -5
LOL!!! I'm so glad those that know me keep that I'm a 500 lb. 13 year old boy living in mom's basement a secret! Actually, back when this board got started some posters REALLY thought I was a dude living in my parent's basement because we joked about it so much so I started posting pictures when subjects warranted it to prove 1. I'm female and 2. I don't have a basement and live in Florida. I'm still not sure they believe me. I'm too lazy to make up a persona and I can't remember shit so I'd be outed in one day. And add the fact that I've met people here in RL and 2 have been to my home I'd be so busted by now! It's the under the influence posting that would trip you up OMG! I am shocked and amazed that I have not put some outlandish crap (outside of the usual) on here as a result of drunk posting. There have been times I have had to go back the next day to make sure and see what I said.
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Dec 24, 2014 16:33:15 GMT -5
I think there are a couple of people on here who shade the truth a little, but I'm much too lazy to either remember the details or call them out on it. I'm pretty much as you see me on here, although I think I come off a little more erudite than I am in RL.
I've never told anyone in RL about this site since I tell a lot of things on here I don't really discuss with anyone else. This is a fairly anonymous site and I don't think anyone on here has ever met me (although maybe they have), and my life has been like some weird, twisty novel until about 10 years ago, but I'm way too cautious to put a lot of that stuff out here.
I'm not nearly as money savvy as I'd like to be, but keep coming back here to learn more - thanks to all of you for educating me!
PS - I miss Doxy too - she was really entertaining even when you knew she was totally full of it!
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Post by Shooby on Dec 24, 2014 16:39:43 GMT -5
I tend to just take people at face value. If they want to lie to me, then I really don't care. I don't have the time or inclination to figure it out one way or another.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2014 17:04:20 GMT -5
Have you really got abs like that? Whether he does or not doesn't matter to me. All I think about his hot guy when it comes to Zairen. Don't ruin the fantasy.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2014 17:10:59 GMT -5
Yeah, I get Z and Derek Morgan all mixed up in my head ...
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Post by Phoenix84 on Dec 24, 2014 17:55:42 GMT -5
While I have not really misrepresented myself, I do find it interesting that sometimes the mental image people have of me here is not how I really am. On more than one occasion, I've had posters express surprise that I'm male.
So sometimes it's not necessarily that people are "full of it" but that we each form a mental image of someone that may or may not be accurate. You can fix that by checking the box on your profile so the little "sex" symbol will show. Awww, but why take away the mystique.
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Post by Sharon on Dec 24, 2014 18:14:25 GMT -5
I confess. I am not an actual lion. And my name isn't really Danny.
I'm just an ordinary mortal human female. LOL!!! I'm so glad those that know me keep that I'm a 500 lb. 13 year old boy living in mom's basement a secret! Actually, back when this board got started some posters REALLY thought I was a dude living in my parent's basement because we joked about it so much so I started posting pictures when subjects warranted it to prove 1. I'm female and 2. I don't have a basement and live in Florida. I'm still not sure they believe me. I'm too lazy to make up a persona and I can't remember shit so I'd be outed in one day. And add the fact that I've met people here in RL and 2 have been to my home I'd be so busted by now! Ya know it has been a while since we have since Cheesy.
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Post by andi9899 on Dec 24, 2014 18:20:41 GMT -5
Yeah, I get Z and Derek Morgan all mixed up in my head ... Well I'm never letting Derek Morgan out of my bedroom, so you can stop confusing the two. You're welcome.
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Post by suesinfl on Dec 24, 2014 18:24:41 GMT -5
Not sure if some were lying or just delusional. Pretending to live a wonderful life, but really couldn’t understand how others lived theirs. Everything was only what they experienced and couldn’t understand how different regions of the country could have different norms. One person that I remember won my respect back by becoming more humble after having a financial set back and I wish that person the best.
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Post by Bonny on Dec 24, 2014 18:28:41 GMT -5
Yeah, I get Z and Derek Morgan all mixed up in my head ... Well I'm never letting Derek Morgan out of my bedroom, so you can stop confusing the two. You're welcome. Apparently his mother lives in my town!
I guess I need to get out more often and see the sights!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2014 18:29:36 GMT -5
Yeah, I get Z and Derek Morgan all mixed up in my head ... Well I'm never letting Derek Morgan out of my bedroom, so you can stop confusing the two. You're welcome. You won't even let him post? Is he cuffed
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Post by andi9899 on Dec 24, 2014 18:32:32 GMT -5
Well I'm never letting Derek Morgan out of my bedroom, so you can stop confusing the two. You're welcome. You won't even let him post? Is he cuffed He is. With pink fuzzy handcuffs.
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Dec 24, 2014 18:35:45 GMT -5
I've determined that the real ArchietheDragon can't possibly be consistent with his online persona. According to Kym who managed the old MSN boards, he's the CFO of a company, presumably with a background in management and accounting. I don't doubt his management or accounting skills, but all my analysis shows that it would be impossible for him to make it through a single week's worth of business meetings without making at least one career-killing remark in response to a sexual double-entendre. For example, envision the following: Archie is sitting quietly.
"So Pete, did you get that e-mail from Dick Stauffer." "I glanced at it. I don't know what to make of it. Is there something big coming?" Archie leans forward slightly, but doesn't say anything.
"Are the problems with the server fixed? The tech boys were complaining about problems with the backend?" "No idea. I'll ask Diane whether she's seen anything go in or out since yesterday." Archie opens his mouth, but quickly catches himself and leans back in his chair. He's sweating and his fingers are digging into the armrests.
"Should we order in?" "It's going to be a long meeting. Why not? We should order some Chinese. I've been longing for some Chinese noodles for a long time now." "Ha. Greasy Chinese noodles are how I made it through law school." Archie's eyes are bugging out of his head. His knuckles are white. Blood trickles from his lip where he's bit into it.
"We can also enjoy some of my wife's Christmas cheer. One of those seasonal goodies with a hole in it. I forget what it's called." "You mean a lundt cake?" "Yeah. That's it. Although I don't think it's 'lundt'. Maybe 'dundt'? Or 'pundt cake'? 'Pundt cake'? Does that sound right? Archie, you've been awfully quiet. Do you know what we're talking about?" Female client... in... room. Boss... in... room. Must... not... say... it...
So, no. Assuming Archie is in fact the CFO of a company, the version of him that we've come to barely tolera know and love isn't the real Archie. Why he portrays the rebel online is anyone's guess. Is it a ruse or is it a genuine alter ego? One thing I can say for him is that at least he has the decency to not claim to be a lion. And ruin dreams.
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Post by msventoux on Dec 24, 2014 18:52:14 GMT -5
You can fix that by checking the box on your profile so the little "sex" symbol will show. Awww, but why take away the mystique. I think it was the names/avatars for awhile that was confusing me. When I wasn't paying much attention I kept getting you, Firebird and Rukh mixed up. I think I started paying attention when Firebird had Babybird. "Wait, I thought Firebird was a guy. No, wait, Firebird already has two kids, right? Hold on, Phoenix is a guy?!" Some of us just shouldn't be turned loose on the internet and left unattended.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Dec 24, 2014 19:09:43 GMT -5
LOL!!! I'm so glad those that know me keep that I'm a 500 lb. 13 year old boy living in mom's basement a secret! Actually, back when this board got started some posters REALLY thought I was a dude living in my parent's basement because we joked about it so much so I started posting pictures when subjects warranted it to prove 1. I'm female and 2. I don't have a basement and live in Florida. I'm still not sure they believe me. I'm too lazy to make up a persona and I can't remember shit so I'd be outed in one day. And add the fact that I've met people here in RL and 2 have been to my home I'd be so busted by now! Ya know it has been a while since we have since Cheesy. LOL!! Hold on and I'll get her. It may be awhile because I have to take the stairs to the basement and it is the holidays. I think I've hit another milestone and I don't mean my retirement account! I still get people mixed up too especially the "moms" or "money" names.
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Post by Tennesseer on Dec 24, 2014 19:14:52 GMT -5
To answer the OP's question of course. Just like people in real life some of what people say here is either a white lie or a massive lie. The difference being this is the internet and it's easier for people to stretch the truth. If there's a poster I think is full of it or even one that I don't care to engage because of how they generally respond I just avoid them, no need to call anyone out. On the other hand there's a lot of posters who seem quite sincere, give honest opinions and some great advice and that's what keeps me coming back because it's easier to discuss some things anonymously. OP has a long hit list! - phoney posters
- crying coworkers
- competitive coworkers
- coworkers who eat cinnamon rolls and talk about diabetes
- peeps who dye their hair a different shade from 'natural'
- peeps taking selfies
- peeps talking price points on complimented items
Yes - I am giving Mid a run for her money on creeping You forgot a dislike of people receiving government assistance for food in the same grocery store checkout lane as the OP when she shops after work.
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Post by ZaireinHD on Dec 24, 2014 21:25:02 GMT -5
Have you really got abs like that? sure - in my dreams I am in great shape!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2014 22:02:35 GMT -5
Do not ruin this for us Z....
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Post by mmhmm on Dec 24, 2014 22:13:52 GMT -5
My mind doesn't work that way. I would never think of making up another person. WYSIWYG Yeah, me either. Sounds like way too much work for one thing. After reading Dark's latest thread, I'm thinking I might reveal too much. Some lurker is going to show up at my house someday and steal my chickens. That'll be me, but I'll only swipe that big, black beauty!
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Post by mmhmm on Dec 24, 2014 22:16:42 GMT -5
It's hard because with a few specifics I think it would be pretty easy to identify me. Also when I first started out on these boards I sent a lot of my IRL friends links. I don't know if they joined or not but now I worry they are lurking. That's why I don't tell my RL friends about this site even though they really could use it.
And I sure as heck don't tell my family!
I've showed it to my daughter. She loves it. Swears as soon as she can find the extra time, she's going to join.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Dec 24, 2014 23:30:38 GMT -5
Yeah, me either. Sounds like way too much work for one thing. After reading Dark's latest thread, I'm thinking I might reveal too much. Some lurker is going to show up at my house someday and steal my chickens. That'll be me, but I'll only swipe that big, black beauty! I thought you were talking to Z! I was like Dayum, mmhmm! You go, girl!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 0:16:25 GMT -5
Yeah, me either. Sounds like way too much work for one thing. After reading Dark's latest thread, I'm thinking I might reveal too much. Some lurker is going to show up at my house someday and steal my chickens. That'll be me, but I'll only swipe that big, black beauty! The boys would probably happily let you take him. They both are afraid of him and he knows it. We get along great though. I always said if he started taking after the kids he was going to be dinner, but we're such good buddies now, so instead I keep telling the boys to man up and show him who is boss.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Dec 25, 2014 8:04:24 GMT -5
There is no way in hell I would tell my son about this board. Talk about having a different personality. He thinks I am this sweet angelic little ole lady in RL. Why burst his bubble this late in his life If he knew the real me he would have to lie when he gave the eulogy at my funeral
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