Being Popular (187)
I am not interested in being popular. I feel a need to care more for myself than go wasting my time trying to get others to feel that for me. IMO it is a futile exercise, as there will always be people who will choose to find fault. Most judge from their own insecurities and egos. This is not to blame anyone, its just human nature unless we are very balanced and mature and accept others exactly as they are.
I pride myself on my honesty and integrity and that is enough for me. I would much prefer to be respected as I do respect others (within reason)
I do at times tone down my comments unless I feel very strongly on the subject. I do not like conflict and will avoid it as much as possible.
I do not pander to social norms I always do my own thing regardless. Live and let live.....I say
I don't make threads I'm a too shy
I would be up front with a friend if needs be.
BTW great thread Bnatural, how come you are so mature and balanced......
I pride myself on my honesty and integrity and that is enough for me. I would much prefer to be respected as I do respect others (within reason)
I do at times tone down my comments unless I feel very strongly on the subject. I do not like conflict and will avoid it as much as possible.
I do not pander to social norms I always do my own thing regardless. Live and let live.....I say
I don't make threads I'm a too shy
I would be up front with a friend if needs be.
BTW great thread Bnatural, how come you are so mature and balanced......
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muppetkiller: This is why I like Harry! I wish I could learn more from him. He's one of my favorite guys. If he lived closer, I'd make time to spend with him.
He's popular in my book. I've enjoyed every conversation and he's always been a gentleman.
Good Lord, I don't remember ever talking to you, what did I miss?He's popular in my book. I've enjoyed every conversation and he's always been a gentleman.
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BnaturAl: Do you care about being popular?
How important is it to you?
Do you tone down your comments rather than speak your mind?
Do you pander to social norms just to maintain being liked by the many?
Do you make threads just to see your name on the first page?
Would you risk your popularity to be up front with a friend or pal here?
Are you just a talking talker or a talk and walker?
How important is it to you?
Do you tone down your comments rather than speak your mind?
Do you pander to social norms just to maintain being liked by the many?
Do you make threads just to see your name on the first page?
Would you risk your popularity to be up front with a friend or pal here?
Are you just a talking talker or a talk and walker?
Nope, 'cause I piss off people, regularly.
I'd rather have people like me because they know me.
I've tried, but I just have to say what I think. I can't keep my mouth shut.
Social norms? Whose social norms? No, not anymore.
I think I've tried 1 thread in 9 months. It was an honest question ensconced in a joke. 1 person got it.
I don't have popularity to risk because I'm always upfront.
If I were this superficial, I'd have 500 friends. I'm blunt and not very likable in real life. I've had soft skills at work for years and made people happy. I can make people happy. I can be popular.
I want real conversations, with real people being themselves!
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eve1woman: Haha SF very good
nighty nite waaaay past my bedtime need to grab some
nighty nite waaaay past my bedtime need to grab some
sleep well eve1...
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wixomwizard: Good Lord, I don't remember ever talking to you, what did I miss?
I've never chatted with you. Do you think you be more popular if I had?
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I'll give you 3 guesses Al.
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muppetkiller: I've never chatted with you. Do you think you be more popular if I had?
no hun, I'm just toying with you....you mentioned my name and I ran with it 
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Of course we all like to be liked... but at what cost? It´s been a while since I was online, but for those of you who do remember me... things got messy a few times because I´m not afraid to say what I think or how I feel no matter what the social norms may be. I always speak my mind and unless provoked try to do it in a mature adult manner...
If you have to compromise who you are in order to be popular, you´re not popular... the person you´re pretending to be is, and what´s the point of that¿
If you have to compromise who you are in order to be popular, you´re not popular... the person you´re pretending to be is, and what´s the point of that¿
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I just be what I be 
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wixomwizard: I'm new, within the last few days, and no, you have never me.... I was justtrying to be friendly and break the ice. From your picture you looked like a friendly, personable lady. Please forgive me if I was wrong.
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BnaturAl: Do you care about being popular?
How important is it to you?
Do you tone down your comments rather than speak your mind?
Do you pander to social norms just to maintain being liked by the many?
Do you make threads just to see your name on the first page?
Would you risk your popularity to be up front with a friend or pal here?
Are you just a talking talker or a talk and walker?
How important is it to you?
Do you tone down your comments rather than speak your mind?
Do you pander to social norms just to maintain being liked by the many?
Do you make threads just to see your name on the first page?
Would you risk your popularity to be up front with a friend or pal here?
Are you just a talking talker or a talk and walker?
I do tone down my comments because I don't want to get ousted...I have risk my pop to be upfront with a few people who I considered friends.
I never pander....I may dawdle, but never pander......
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eve1woman:
I would be up front with a friend if needs be.BTW great thread Bnatural, how come you are so mature and balanced......
I would be up front with a friend if needs be.BTW great thread Bnatural, how come you are so mature and balanced......
I am?
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wixomwizard: Where did you get those manhole covers, I could sure use a couple.
He stole them from me!
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dazzling_dave: I'll give you 3 guesses Al.
had 3 guesses with someone else Dave and blew that. on the other hand youre one of the most popular people here.
maybe because you don't try to be... 
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jbibiza: Of course we all like to be liked... but at what cost? It´s been a while since I was online, but for those of you who do remember me... things got messy a few times because I´m not afraid to say what I think or how I feel no matter what the social norms may be. I always speak my mind and unless provoked try to do it in a mature adult manner...
If you have to compromise who you are in order to be popular, you´re not popular... the person you´re pretending to be is, and what´s the point of that¿
If you have to compromise who you are in order to be popular, you´re not popular... the person you´re pretending to be is, and what´s the point of that¿
be careful what you pretend to be because you are what you pretend to be.
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I haven't been home all day and am jumping in on this one a little late but will answer honestly anyhow.......
BnaturAl: Do you care about being popular?
I was once one of the more popular posters on this site. (Probably more due to the fact that I always seemed to be here rather than any real personality!) It was honestly nice to know that no matter how bad my day was in RL, I had somewhere to go that I could be cranky, flirty, down-right silly, serious or whatever mood I was in that day and always be greeted with welcoming open arms. It almost became an escape from reality....I left for a few months and now that I have returned, most of my forum friends are gone. The site isn't as much fun for me as it once was but I am sure by posting more frequently, new bonds will be made and it will become that again......So to answer the question......Yes, in the forums I guess I do care.
In RL --- not really.
How important is it to you? I don't really need to be liked by everybody but enjoy the feeling of having people around that are genuinely happy to see me and want to know what I have to say.
Do you tone down your comments rather than speak your mind? No. I don't tone down my comments but if I feel like my comments are going to be a moot point because whoever I am making them to seem too stubborn to care, I usually just move on.
Do you pander to social norms just to maintain being liked by the many? Simply no.
Do you make threads just to see your name on the first page? No....I do start threads because it is sometimes easier for me to talk to new people about subjects that are on my mind or dear to me rather than jumping into threads trying to talk to or make my point with people I don't know.
Would you risk your popularity to be up front with a friend or pal here? I don't tend to make many waves with too many people.....if I felt I needed to be upfront with a friend or pal here, I know where the email button is. Not everything needs to be said in a public forum.
Are you just a talking talker or a talk and walker?
Is this anything like a walkie talkie?I was once one of the more popular posters on this site. (Probably more due to the fact that I always seemed to be here rather than any real personality!) It was honestly nice to know that no matter how bad my day was in RL, I had somewhere to go that I could be cranky, flirty, down-right silly, serious or whatever mood I was in that day and always be greeted with welcoming open arms. It almost became an escape from reality....I left for a few months and now that I have returned, most of my forum friends are gone. The site isn't as much fun for me as it once was but I am sure by posting more frequently, new bonds will be made and it will become that again......So to answer the question......Yes, in the forums I guess I do care.
In RL --- not really.
How important is it to you? I don't really need to be liked by everybody but enjoy the feeling of having people around that are genuinely happy to see me and want to know what I have to say.
Do you tone down your comments rather than speak your mind? No. I don't tone down my comments but if I feel like my comments are going to be a moot point because whoever I am making them to seem too stubborn to care, I usually just move on.
Do you pander to social norms just to maintain being liked by the many? Simply no.
Do you make threads just to see your name on the first page? No....I do start threads because it is sometimes easier for me to talk to new people about subjects that are on my mind or dear to me rather than jumping into threads trying to talk to or make my point with people I don't know.
Would you risk your popularity to be up front with a friend or pal here? I don't tend to make many waves with too many people.....if I felt I needed to be upfront with a friend or pal here, I know where the email button is. Not everything needs to be said in a public forum.
Are you just a talking talker or a talk and walker?
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rwantin: I just be what I be
like your new pick R dub ...something about handcuffs is appealing
are those real 5 ohs, or costumed fem fatales
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BnaturAl: like your new pick R dub ...something about handcuffs is appealing
are those real 5 ohs, or costumed fem fatales
are those real 5 ohs, or costumed fem fatales
It's a strategic effort to decrease popularity. I am portraying myself as a convicted felon. Now my mailbox is about to explode...
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He's popular in my book. I've enjoyed every conversation and he's always been a gentleman.