[SIZE="2"]I find it to be infinitely amusing when someone takes issue (strongly) with something I wrote and submitted, only to “visit” my profile page later on! It amuses me because I almost NEVER check out who I’m dealing with, meaning the face/philosophy/clothing decisions/entity that I bumped into unceremoniously during a discussion. I take someone’s words at face value, constructing an image in my mind from found materials, so I’m not going to drop by for a quick peek through the keyhole, any time soon, to see your exhibited soul. From my own experience I know that you are pretty much exactly what you write, more than what you will “show” me, so what’s the point in looking at an abstraction? I apologize to all TG individuals who are what they ARE – we “mere” MtF crossdressers dress up to reveal ourselves, even though a certain amount of subterfuge is going on at all times. With that in mind, if you don’t like what I wrote, and it has rankled you to the point of posting a heated response, why are you stopping by for a visit? Are you…interested…in me? I guess I should be flattered…
I don’t think I even visit the profile pages of my friends on this site, for crying out loud – well, once in a Blue Moon, I suppose, to drop a quick message of encouragement or something to that effect. Mainly I post in the main body of the forum, usually MtF, trying to avoid any political/historical/cultural threads that may pop up in other, more communal settings. I prefer to use PM’s as a form of communication, bordering on the intimate at times and of a slightly different “tone” than my public countenance. Being here is akin to one’s daily devotion, as evidenced by my avatar. I guess I like to pull up a chair, cross my ladylike legs, and settle into a one-on-one discussion rather than spread myself around. If YOU write something I don’t like, I’ll take my emotional temperature and either A) craft an equally pointed response, B) look for another, less vitriolic topic, or C) avoid the issue entirely. I will NOT visit your profile page, however – you can rest easy…
If you don’t see my name amongst the “recently viewed” list on your profile page, don’t give up hope – I may still be thinking about you! I’m reminded of a witty remark that Francis Bacon (the famous painter) once said. One day, a young artist approached him and asked him to stop by his studio to evaluate his paintings. Bacon was indifferent, but the younger artist persisted. Finally, an exasperated Bacon said, “I don’t want to come to your studio, because I’ve seen your tie!” In a similar vein, I may have read your words, which I don’t agree with, so there is no need to go further, but if I like your words I may send you a private message that expresses that sentiment. There are many people on this site that don’t like me, or don’t like what I write, but they always manage to routinely stop by my profile page. Go figure. I imagine they’re looking in to see if I’ve left the premises, hoping and praying that there will be NO avatar, NO profile image, and a cryptic “Goodbye cruel crossdressing world...” visitor message from myself. I’m sorry to disappoint. In any event, thanks for visiting, and, as always, thanks for reading. May I help you? Do you like what I let you see?
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