Profiles

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 3:50 pm

I know it's not a requirement to put any information in your Profile section when you join FG, but I wish it was. It would make it easier to respond to some posts if the poster listed at least some basic information. Yes, you can lie, but at least list your geographic location. Anyone agree----disagree?

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 3:59 pm

i agree Lon that it is nice to see some information on the profile, it gives you sort of a point of reference about the person. as it is, i just read several of a person's posts to get an image and idea of what they are about. as you said, info on the profile can be untrue.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 4:01 pm

Lon wrote: I know it's not a requirement to put any information in your Profile section when you join FG, but I wish it was. It would make it easier to respond to some posts if the poster listed at least some basic information. Yes, you can lie, but at least list your geographic location. Anyone agree----disagree?

You can be vague, but it does help to know what country people are actually in!!

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 4:01 pm

Wow, Lon...are you psychic? I was thinking of this very thing yesterday, and came very close to posting a thread on it, as you have done. I couldn't get the wording down without sounding rude or nosey, though. You've managed to avoid that quite nicely.

I totally agree. An approximate age, a gender and a ballpark vicinity would be really nice. We're not asking for your social security or phone number number here, just some very basic info. Give us SOME clue as to who we're talking to.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 4:32 pm

I agree, BR, you'd have sounded rude & nosey.

I keed! I keed!

I think it would be nice, but a requirement??

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 4:39 pm

I do not agree, I like my listed location-everyone knows where I live anyway..........

I do not think it should be a requirement, just like putting down the year for your birthday or other info.

I don't want to change Nirvana!:yh_cry

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 5:01 pm

Let me clarify: I do not think any of it should be required, I just think it would be nice if folks voluntarily filled out the most basic of information.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 5:04 pm

Who cares ? What does it matter ? This is what it is. The anonymity (say that one time slow) allows for a free flowing forum. If you want perspective on an individual put the time into that person.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 5:26 pm

Nomad wrote: Who cares ? What does it matter ?
Apparently people do care, and it does matter. Otherwise, Lon would have gotten no replies to his thread.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 5:29 pm

Obviously Im speaking for myself. Thats my take on it. Did you want to mince words or what ?

hotsauce · Post by **hotsauce** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 5:32 pm

I guess most people describe themselves in their many posts here...you just have to sort through it all.

cars · Post by **cars** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 5:40 pm

As was already pointed out, any info put into the files can be absolutely bogus. So can you really be sure you will get what you may think is a real perspective on someone in here???:-2 " A wise man said: Take things with a grain of salt!"

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 4:26 am

cars wrote: As was already pointed out, any info put into the files can be absolutely bogus. So can you really be sure you will get what you may think is a real perspective on someone in here???:-2 " A wise man said: Take things with a grain of salt!"
When you read the posts, how can you be so sure the person is honest then either? Personally, I do like info in a profile. I have trouble remembering who is from where and if they are male or female. It's hell getting old!:wah:

ubetta · Post by **ubetta** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 4:50 am

I think you are forgetting that many of us can't get into the profiles. I can't.

I can't get into the members list either. I haven't tried doing a pm in a while but at first I wasn't able to do that either. When trying any of those functions, it tells me I don't have permission.

So, in case anyone would like to know? I'm female, in the US, northeast Florida.

pina · Post by **pina** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 5:35 am

ubetta wrote: I think you are forgetting that many of us can't get into the profiles. I can't.

I can't get into the members list either. I haven't tried doing a pm in a while but at first I wasn't able to do that either. When trying any of those functions, it tells me I don't have permission.

So, in case anyone would like to know? I'm female, in the US, northeast Florida.

Have you tried going into my settings, on the left hand side and clicking on edit my frofile. it should work from there.:-6

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:57 am

And that used to trouble me but quite frankly Ive just learned to live with it. :-6

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:21 am

It's not so much getting to know a person over time by their posts, it's just knowing if you're talking to a guy or a gal. And that they aren't 12.

I happen to like figuring people out over time by things they say and how they respond to certain topics, but I would like to know, male or female, and about how old, that's all.

For instance: I still don't know if spot was m or f. Pretty sure m, but then, there are times I was sure he was a chick. :yh_rotfl

Hey Arnold....Thanks!.....I think. :yh_wink :yh_rotfl

pina · Post by **pina** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:24 am

I agree with what you say BR. it's not always important where people come from more the sex they are and a rough guide to age. It helps when answering their posts.

I also agree with how Arnald describes you.....it is a comliment.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:27 am

well i want their driver's licenses :driving: :wah:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:29 am

BabyRider wrote: It's not so much getting to know a person over time by their posts, it's just knowing if you're talking to a guy or a gal. And that they aren't 12.

I happen to like figuring people out over time by things they say and how they respond to certain topics, but I would like to know, male or female, and about how old, that's all.

For instance: I still don't know if spot was m or f. Pretty sure m, but then, there are times I was sure he was a chick. :yh_rotfl

Hey Arnold....Thanks!.....I think. :yh_wink :yh_rotfl
Spot was an 8-year-old female genius dalmation. Her pic is still in her bio.

pina · Post by **pina** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:31 am

Sorry LC, I left my license at home, want me go get it for you?

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:57 am

BabyRider wrote: It's not so much getting to know a person over time by their posts, it's just knowing if you're talking to a guy or a gal. And that they aren't 12.

I happen to like figuring people out over time by things they say and how they respond to certain topics, but I would like to know, male or female, and about how old, that's all.

For instance: I still don't know if spot was m or f. Pretty sure m, but then, there are times I was sure he was a chick. :yh_rotflI cant tell you how many times i've gone through members previous posts just to find out what sex they are, it's so frustrating.:-5

I remember when Spot first started posting i asked what sex he was cos i assumed he was a she.

blossom · Post by **blossom** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 9:13 am

I agree that it is interesting to know where in the world people are from but it is good to keep some sense of anonimity (just in case of stalkers). I can't get into profiles so I rely on the posts to give me a clue.

ubetta · Post by **ubetta** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 12:56 pm

pina wrote: Have you tried going into my settings, on the left hand side and clicking on edit my frofile. it should work from there.:-6

Well, well, well.... little tricks of the trade, I see.

Thank you very much! Works quite well!

pina · Post by **pina** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 12:59 pm

ubetta wrote: Well, well, well.... little tricks of the trade, I see.

Thank you very much! Works quite well!

No pasa nada.

pina · Post by **pina** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 1:07 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: In case there was any confusion, I am Male

ME TOO!!!! :wah: I just look female :wah:

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 1:13 pm

pina wrote: ME TOO!!!! :wah: I just look female :wah:there's a name for that.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 1:34 pm

A comedian once said "I think I am a woman caught in a man's body, but I'm a lesbian." :wah:

pina · Post by **pina** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 2:46 pm

Does that make me a man caught in a womans body but really gay.:yh_rotfl

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 2:51 pm

buncha perverts :rolleyes:

pina · Post by **pina** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 2:52 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: And what does it make me cos if your a man , I find you terribly attractive

Gay

pina · Post by **pina** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 2:54 pm

I dare you Arnald..:wah:

pina · Post by **pina** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 2:58 pm

I told you not to tell, once acc reads this everyone will know.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 3:11 pm

wha'?? Well I never!

At least not in public.

pina · Post by **pina** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 3:21 pm

Not guilty Arnold...but I know what acc is like he misses nothing.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 3:36 pm

How'd we get here again?

actionfigurestepho · Post by **actionfigurestepho** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:41 pm

I agree about the profiles. I do like to know someone's age-ish. No, it doesn't "matter" in the scheme of things, but I'd feel like an idiot if I replied to a post that I thought was written by a teenager and was a little "you'll know when you get to be my age" and found out the person was actually older quite significantly : ) It just helps to give you a perspective. Of course I also like when people post photos. It's easier to remember people and their personalities when you have a little more info than just a screen name. Plus, the profile's a nice quick reference point.

As far as "internet stalking" goes, if soemone's going to stalk you, they're going to stalk you regardless of whether you put your year of birth or your state in your profile! It's not like you're listing the size of your underwear or something, although that might give me just a wee bit of a thrill.:sneaky:

ubetta · Post by **ubetta** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:44 pm

Underwear? We're supposed to be wearing underwear? Sheeeit. I knew I was underdressed!

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:46 pm

on another board i had someone stalk me, google my name and threaten me. i had to send his local police to his house and office. dumbass threatening a cop. you can never be too careful. this jerk got my address and my son's name.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:51 pm

ubetta wrote: Underwear? We're supposed to be wearing underwear? Sheeeit. I knew I was underdressed!
eh?? *ears perk up*

actionfigurestepho · Post by **actionfigurestepho** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:06 pm

Can I do that?

actionfigurestepho · Post by **actionfigurestepho** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:10 pm

Yes! Ok, message about how it's possible to stalk people with nothing more than a screen name is DELETED! (For those who don't know how, you can do it under the "edit" function)

Nuthrday · Post by **Nuthrday** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 9:03 pm

Wow, is this much ado about nuthin? I finally ante'd up, paid my money, and have put up a profile...you might note that I've added 'snoop':p :p as one of my interests...when I can't see what someone looks like, don't know their voice, their mannerisms, I love being able to fall back on info like that. Makes it much more personal to me, and I would hope that a real name and address isn't part of that deal if you don't want it! I would never lie on something like that, but I'm not naive enough to think that many other people would have no problem telling big fat ones.