Good Thread:
A lot of the time though these "attitudes" are perceived by what is written on these boards.
People do judge by the written (posted) word and usually can and do interject their own feelings at the time into what they're reading.
If you had a pissy day, you're more likely to perceive posts as being negative even if they weren't meant to be.
So that being said.
Have you ever met with someone simply because you like their attitude? Their posting style or perhaps something they've written in a blog or on their website that really impressed you and made that part of your brain say "I have to meet this person!
Or.
Have you ever met with, read up on or corresponded with someone whom despite their outward appeal had an attitude that just rubs you the wrong way?
And finally,
Can a providers attitude truly be gleaned by her online posts? Or do you reserve any judgement until you're in RL with that person? Originally Posted by sexymaid_69
I like Tinman's old sig line: I never met a mouthy dame who didn't know how to fcuk. Originally Posted by thathottnurse
I would respectfully disagree in part.And I can respectfully disagree with that. For instance I've met more than one person who would fit your description on here yet they were more than pleasant to be around in person. Male and female....
If someone sounds decent on line they may be a jerk in person. But a person who is CONSISTENTLY angry, insensitive, and a jerk I doubt they will be different in person. Originally Posted by Old-T
And I can respectfully disagree with that. For instance I've met more than one person who would fit your description on here yet they were more than pleasant to be around in person. Male and female.....
I will say this though, I'm a firm believer that your persona online is a part of who you are regardless of how much one may say its just an online persona. It's still coming from the person's mind that's typing it behind the screen. While the avatar and names may be different, the personality is very much a part of the person behind the screen.
Agree, which is exactly why I prefer to play the odds. I am not saying they will be a flaming idiot all the time, but if someone has a very unpleasant persona here, then it's always somewhere under the surface waiting to climb back out--and I see no reason to take that chance where there are other equally delightful ladies who don't seem to have that side to them.
I am not talking about the opinionated, forceful, won't take shit from anyone attitude (a London R for example). I have no reluctance to see that type.
Originally Posted by Eccie Addict
That is incorrect in my case. If they fail the first test the second one won't occur. Originally Posted by watchoutthegameisriggedGonna hafta agree with that one. An "online persona" may not make me decide to see a particular provider/poster, but some "online personas" I've seen on the boards via the posts and attitudes given, have made me consciously choose NOT to see someone.
... the written word does not truly allow us any glimpse into the writers thought process or personality. It's too flat ... Originally Posted by sexymaid_69Only if the writer writes flatly. In which case that is information.
Only if the writer writes flatly. In which case that is information.I absolutely agree, Johnny Yanks! But it always depends on the individual reader's preference. Certain people in certain groups may be more likely to rely on written words for attraction, while some simply may not care.
The written word can not distract with body language or a beguiling smile - it is stationary and one can examine it for as long as is necessary to cull its meaning.
Read better books (ne: literature) and more often and discover that it gets easier.
Intelligence and wit, and sometimes congeniality, can easily be discerned through posts, if that is important to the hobbyist. It is to this one. It's like a Showcase, except I can be sure the "pictures" are not 10 years old. Originally Posted by JohnnyYanks