Why do (or don't) we post profiles?

Originally posted by rookie54
hmmm, i did not 'hear' that in his(her?) post, but, fair enough, i guess...
personally, (and isn't that all any of us really have???) i assume that everyone posting is an alien from another planet/solar system/galaxy and they're testing ME to find out if i am worthy of assimilation...

so far, no luck...

maybe i don't taste as good as i think i do...

Is a bit of spice called for perchance?

Originally posted by Great Big Stees
Is a bit of spice called for perchance?

i am a pepper lover from my toddler years...
i will gladly let anyone suck on my tongue...

Originally posted by rookie54
i am a pepper lover from my toddler years...
i will gladly let anyone suck on my tongue...

Hmmm. Broad strokes.

Originally posted by rookie54
i am a pepper lover from my toddler years...
i will gladly let anyone suck on my tongue...

Mmmmmm.....

*...adds mouthwash to the grocery list...

Originally posted by hakima
Mmmmmm.....

*...adds mouthwash to the grocery list...

*LOL* You need to see a vet...you're one sick puppy.

Originally posted by Great Big Stees
*LOL* You need to see a vet...you're one sick puppy.

Woof!

Welcome to the doghouse.

Originally posted by rookie54
hmmm, i did not 'hear' that in his(her?) post, but, fair enough, i guess...
personally, (and isn't that all any of us really have???) i assume that everyone posting is an alien from another planet/solar system/galaxy and they're testing ME to find out if i am worthy of assimilation...

so far, no luck...

maybe i don't taste as good as i think i do...

Don't be discouraged. You're on our list for consideration, but we still need a sample of your belly button lint for fragrance analysis. You'll be hearing from us soon.

Resistance is futile,

Intergalactic Man of Mystery

Originally posted by CalJust
I posted this in Suzie's "Bring it on!" Thread, but it got lost there. I would really be interested to hear: [b]

Why are so many regulars afraid or ashamed to post a profile?

When I play a game or read an interesting post that I want to respond to, I often go check the person's profile. Too often I am rewarded with "So'nSo sob hasn't written a pro ...[text shortened]... or able to write a profile is already more self-revelation than that person is comfortable with![/b]

To give you what you ask
is indeed a monumental task.
Maybe another sip from my flask
may give me the courage to slip my mask.

There are those here once, twice and thrice.
Some are good and others not so nice.
This is why I joined a private club
and now comes a sideways rub.

The public fora is where you'll find the trolls.
That's just the way it rolls.
From here I will flee and fly.
A conversation I would no longer try.

My visits here are rare,
try the private clubs, you'll find me there.
Take yourself away from this evil place.
It's full of nutters and utter disgrace.

I'm pretty sure the witness protection program is preventing most of us from posting an identifiable profile.

Having said that, I am pretty sure Jimmy Hoffa is still here somewhere..

Originally posted by johnnylongwoody
To give you what you ask
is indeed a monumental task.
Maybe another sip from my flask
may give me the courage to slip my mask.

There are those here once, twice and thrice.
Some are good and others not so nice.
This is why I joined a private club
and now comes a sideways rub.

The public fora is where you'll find the trolls.
That's just t ...[text shortened]... nd me there.
Take yourself away from this evil place.
It's full of nutters and utter disgrace.

Thanks johnny, I see you have a pretty succinct but informative profile.

I don't know any other private clubs, but thanks for the tip.

Originally posted by CalJust
I posted this in Suzie's "Bring it on!" Thread, but it got lost there. I would really be interested to hear: [b]

Why are so many regulars afraid or ashamed to post a profile?

When I play a game or read an interesting post that I want to respond to, I often go check the person's profile. Too often I am rewarded with "So'nSo sob hasn't written a pro ...[text shortened]... or able to write a profile is already more self-revelation than that person is comfortable with![/b]

most profiles are yawn inspiring.

Originally posted by CalJust
I posted this in Suzie's "Bring it on!" Thread, but it got lost there. I would really be interested to hear: [b]

Why are so many regulars afraid or ashamed to post a profile?

When I play a game or read an interesting post that I want to respond to, I often go check the person's profile. Too often I am rewarded with "So'nSo sob hasn't written a pro ...[text shortened]... or able to write a profile is already more self-revelation than that person is comfortable with![/b]

In fact anything you post in some way represents what you are and how you think.
I couldn't come up with a lot of things people do post in their profiles.

The same is true of course for their postings to forums. They can only post what is encompassed in their minds.

And playing the fool is not that easy, it takes a real fool to do it convincingly.

Originally posted by hakima

Hi Hakima!

Been missing you in the Sp F. Got bored with it, did you? I'd like to hear more about your Sufi thinking.

Btw, is that really you in your profile? (Please forgive my ignorance if it is really some well-known film star or important persona that you identify with...)

Originally posted by Ponderable
(You) can only post what is encompassed in (your) mind.

this quote will be famous,
and,
bandied about for years as a debate foible in numerous internet chatrooms...

*bows deeply in ponderable's direction*

Originally posted by CalJust
Hi Hakima!

Been missing you in the Sp F. Got bored with it, did you? I'd like to hear more about your Sufi thinking.

Btw, is that really you in your profile? (Please forgive my ignorance if it is really some well-known film star or important persona that you identify with...)

That is really me in the profile. 🙂

I would love to talk about Sufi philosophy, but my posts tended to get buried faster than I found I could respond. Part of that is really my own fault. My focus is back on school again. Hopefully winter break will allow me enough time (between filling out grad school applications) to participate more.