Would you hide your identity here at this forum?

I am very curious about many visitors who sign up here for membership(sort of), excludes information from their bio. I do understand if you hide your picture because perhaps you are embarrassed etc. But why post someone else's pictures or why post opposite sexes pictures? Another thing is your gender and age or age group. Why do you feel like hiding it? I am just curious again, no pressure, no guilt treatment.

Ozzyne,

I agree! I don't understand why people keep their sex, location and age hidden. It would be interesting to hear from those that do, why they do it. Especially location - that I just don't get. I can, however, imagine some reasons for hiding sex and age. Ummm...I notice that you have not indicated your age group.

I don't post my pic for privacy reasons. And, I will admit that Arianna isn't my real first name. I did this deliberatley b/c you could read some of my posts, google my real first name (if I were to show it) along with some other key words, and with a little ingenuity, figure out who I am...basically everything about me. It's amazing if you've done anything with your career and in your community, how much info is out there on the Internet about you.

"Arianna"

Interesting question. At the very least, why not post your sex and age? If you are really seeking an enemate, they are important facts (at least for me).

Considering location, no one expects 101 Maple St, Any Town, USA but why not post at least a region showing where you are from? Posting NE USA at least tells others that your general location may be good/bad when seeking an enemate.

Arianna:

Thank you for bringing to my attention, I will fix age section rightaway. I am 42 years old by the way.....OH! No...I disclosed my age!!! The boggie man will get me 😮

I have no problem giving my first name, age, or location, but would never give my last name or any other information that would allow someone to trace me. I think you all are a bunch of really nice people and I enjoy chatting with you, but I DON'T KNOW YOU or anything about you or if you have a mental illness that causes you to stalk people...LOL...

Kat

Hi, i'm honest about being male, being 40 and being an american. everything else is sort of private. i don't stalk people or bother anyone, i'm just glad to have a forum to read about stuff that turns me on and possibly contribute to someone else's enjoyment. at the same time to, i don't necessarily want the world to know that i like getting my ass filled and i often jack off afterwards. i'm not really interested in seeking an enemate at this time so i don't think it's important where i live but i understand how it could be for others. i try to just respect other people and figure they have their reasons (like i have mine). see ya.

Everyone has stated good reasons for their anonymity. I don't think it is dishonest showing photos of others as long as it is understood by everyone that the pics only represent a trademark or facsimile of our alter-self. Some of us even use cartoon characters or just symbols. At least for me, the bogus photos say something about the person and stimulate my imagination about them.

I think men who pretend to be women guests or members are doing it to get the attention. Chances are greater for them to receive inquiries, praises for their comments and several more 'karmas'. I personally am not looking for an enemate, but simply enjoy contributing and picking up new information. It's fun to read some of the stories and to look at the photo gallery.

If there is a desire by anyone to know more about another member, there is always the personal message exchange, routed through our host that no one else can see.

Someone mentioned how easy it is to get an abundant amount of information about you on the internet. Tis true, tis true. I received a letter from someone I hadn't heard from in years and I had since moved a few times. I asked her how she got my address and she said, 'GOOGLE". She typed into the search box 'white pages'...then my name...and 'voila'...there was my address along with a map pinpointing the location of my house. I think there was even an option to look at my location via satellite. My phone is in my companion's name so how did they get my address? Probably from the public records when I purchased my home. Point is...give someone your name and they'll know more about you than you do.

Anonymity gives me a greater freedom to express myself.

Thank you all for being open about how you feel about this. However, I would like to clarify something. Creating user ID or name is not cheating or being dishonest. Ozzy is my co-sign, not my name. Now,as far as where you live, you may just put name of the state or simple SouthEast region, so person who is chating with you has some idea. Pictures are the same way, I don't have a picture but I will not down load some guy's or girl's picture and post as mine. I don't need hide my age and as far as the date of birth required for the age come up and you like to keep it private do what I did YEAR 1 Jan. Yes, your birth year and Jan 1 as birth day. I mean, we are talking all privacy issues, what is so secret about your gender? Some do not disclose their gender. Keep in mind, there is the 1st amendment and this is the best country to be free. You don't have to do anything, you don't desire to do( except pay taxes, sorry folks!)and I was just wondering why some members were not puting basic info out. I think we are having very intelligent and productive discussion. Thank you all for responding and participating.

I see nothing wrong with actually putting the city you live in on your profile, instead of something so general as a region or whatever.

Our names are not on our profile, so what does it hurt, it would really help us that are activily looking for an e-mate

I would respond to someone knowing the city, than something so general as MO. I look at that as that person probable isn't really that sincere in wanting to find an emate!

Can you honestly find me with "otkh2e, St Charles, MO????

I don't think so, What is the real problem, is everyone that paranoid or that lazy or simply just a "fake"

Sorry everyone, that just kind of hits a nerve with me.

One of the nice things about this board is not being pressured to do something you are not comfortable with. Some may not be comfortable giving too much information. I do think the information given should be correct/honest.

I think this was a very positive and civilized polling. thank you for all who are participated. If I may, my final words on the issue.

if you wish to hide your identity, it is fine. But as someone mentioned, good luck finding me... ozzyne, 43 years old male. Florida resident. it is just a common courtesy but idea of this polling was, some members are not being honest. Male posing as female, perhaps some females posing as male, many other gender issues, posting pictures of other people. The amount of information to be posted, it is totally up to the individual but I think, it is a polite and nice thing to do, whatever is posted is true. Nobody will judge you here. Be what you want to be. And locate, communicate with others whom shares your ideas, pleasures.

Again, thank you for being part of this polling.

I am kinda shy about informatiom i give, but what i give is honest

There's nothing wrong with that approach nannyj. Welcome. The main thing is ti feel comfortable here.

When I read a well written post, I usually click on the writer's profile. I'm often disappointed that nothing is revealed. As I requested to the Webmaster in an earlier post, age, if not specific then, say 50+, and location. Since I live in NYC, it's unlikely that one will find me among the millions, but, if you live in a tiny town, something like SW CT or central ID would be helpful. And what is the point of hiding or lieing about your gender? That makes no sense.

Anitaanne :

First I was going to reply to in private but change my mind because subject is important. You are correct that it seems like many males pretend to be a female either because what you said or they are closet gay and never would admit. On the other hand, males are more open about sexual matters. We are more vocal and visually stimulated as well. So, we are attracted to internet porn or sexual sites more then a female. But females ARE NOT any less then us when it comes to sexual feelings, urges etc. problem is the society structure. If women too sexual, gets a label Whore, if she is no active at all, called men hater or frigid or old fashioned. On top of all, butt area is a major taboo for females. Even sometimes, best friend won't admit eachother enjoying or having anal sex. Man is not afraid of passing gas, women will not. They won't even do it in bathroom, if another female present. Enema is the ultimate surrender. it is also a humbling experience. Most women, again, even if they like it, won't admit it. A few real females are here, I call them heroes. They come forward and talk about it. Unfortunately, there are creeps and evil characters exist in this web site too. Females, especially single or divorced females are very carefull, right fully so. Guys worry about receiving junk mail or e-mails, females worry about rape, assult or even worse. Combination of all, makes male population look bigger on internet web sites. I can't even make a guess, how many real females are here. And I cannot say anything about guys either, who is harmless, who is honest and who is straight. At least, we are able to talk about it and put it out in the open. Hope for the best.

I'll go along with what you said I give my last name there are still a few people around with my last name even around here.

I wouldn't have a problem (actually I put my picture on IC Consent