Have you ever been "discovered" on the internet?

[SusanaO]

Whether it's this website or another? I figure there's always men with CD fetishes that look for pictures on various forums and websites. Have you ever been seen anywhere on the internet by someone you know?

I figure with so many people and so many websites, chances are no, but then again someone is bound to find the needle in the haystack simply because the probability is not zero.

I have posted pictures of me dressed, and so far I don't know of anyone I know who has seen me. Maybe they won't want to say anything?

Regardless, I have figured out what to say: "Yes, this is me, this is how I am, I do not care what you think, and what are YOU doing on this website"?

[Princess Grandpa]

At first this was a big worry for me. We are a picture taking group. The events we attend post pictures on their websites, our friends post pictures on their Facebook. With Julie and I out there in matching dresses, we have ended up on more than one strangers Facebook. While I admit its possible, it seems a long shot.

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Rita

[SusanaO]

I once went to a CD/TV/TG party fairly close to my work (what was I thinking?!) and there were pictures taken, and I was in a few of them. I'm sure they have been posted somewhere, and given the proximity chances are someone I know could have seen them. I did, however, do my hair very differently than normal and I did go a little overboard with the makeup, so maybe if they don't look too hard they won't tell it's me (it was also a few years ago, so I'm guessing the probability of them seeing me is constantly declining).

[kimdl93]

Google your name and your login and see what comes up. If you find images of yourself, the chance exists that someone else might stumble upon them. But in the unlikely event, it is also going to be difficult for someone lurking on fetish sites to ever say anything if they do recognize you.

[Kate Simmons]

Highly doubtful really. Especially since most of the men I know (except for my CD friends) have never seen me en femme. If they want to use facial recognition software to uncover (:heehee:) me, let them knock themselves out I figure. :battingeyelashes::)

[CrossJess]

I have no secretes so not fussed, ok well maybe a little fussed I never show my face online because I worry about ID theft and images falling into the wrong hands even though the only thing I post online is messages here and post all my latest buys on my flickr and me wearing it but I never show the whole of me, you hear about these horror stores there are so many internet freaks around now so no not for me

[Jaylyn]

It has worried me some but if they do then my only pictures are here and I usually try and hide my face somehow with a little photo editing. I am not a member or in any other groups except this one. I may try that goggle my name and see what pops up that sounds like a good idea. Thanks Kimdi.

[Martha G]

Highly doubtful really. Especially since most of the men I know (except for my CD friends) have never seen me en femme. If they want to use facial recognition software to uncover (:heehee:) me, let them knock themselves out I figure. :battingeyelashes::)

I am basically unrecognizable when dressed as a woman.

But that is why I have not done a boy girl mode picture to show the amazing difference.

[shwana]

I have posted sevral online and got a lot of good feed back.

[HipHugger]

Not so far, thankfully. Since I'm fully in the closet about my underdressing (well, except for some shop clerks, ofc) it certainly wouldn't be welcome. I try to minimize my footprint online that tracks back to my vanilla self.

[Beverley Sims]

I was discovered on the internet by many years ago.
It was a technical news letter and had nothing to do with dressing.

I still have followers.

[Allison Chaynes]

I have not, but I have seen non pornographic images posted here end up on porn sites and Flickr without the original poster's consent.

[sometimes_miss]

Almost. On one dating site, I mentioned crossdressing, and a bit too much other personal information. A couple of women at work (NOT the nice kind, either) apparently put 2 + 2 together and thought I fit the description. Acting completely confused about it, I think I escaped being outed.

[Christie ann]

Just those cookies that tells all those other web sites that I was just looking at some really cute shoes...

[Badwolf]

Never "discovered" on the internet since I've never posted a picture.

I like to be low key in most of the stuff I do.

[Desirae]

Yup. There's already an older thread on it, but I, MOST LIKELY, lost my job because of it.

[Michelle (Oz)]

Not that I'm aware of but Facebook on my Michelle site sometimes suggests I might know a number of friends and relatives that male-me knows very well. 'Spooky' - I can't work out a logical connection.

[dpastra]

I once by two coworkers. I had joined the plenty of fish dating sight but listed for only friendship. Listed interests of cross dressing. About two weeks in a was stopped at work by 1 male coworker that asked if that was really me and later on by a female coworker that told me she thought it was kinda hot. They kept it quiet as far as I know.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Susana, Not as far as I know yet,

[Lynn57CDer]

I haven't been able to get into my Yahoo ID for sometime. Not able to remember my password. Do not remember the challenge questions either.

[RenneB]

If you post pictures, check the google image search with one of yours and see what shows up. Still, I've said it before, it's not a matter of "IF" but "WHEN" the world finds out......

This internet thing can be both a blessing and a curse..... I've done a few vanity searches with my name and even found one reference of me when I was in a club back in the mid 80's at college. Years before the 'net became active..... So far none as Renne.....

Renne.....

[Rachel Morley]

Regardless, I have figured out what to say: "Yes, this is me, this is how I am, I do not care what you think, and what are YOU doing on this website"?
I like your attitude and is what I would say too. I'd be like: "what about it?" or "what I do in my free time is my business" or "I'm not breaking any laws".

[Barbara Maria]

That's why I've never posted any pictures.I wanted to when I got my favorite dress,but not being very computer skilled,I was afraid it might show up somewhere else,so I didn't do it.

[mariehart]

When I read this I googled to see if anything was out there. As it is I have sent pictures into the ether over the years but only two with my face and en femme. One probably no longer exists. The other is a bit more racy but you'd never match it to me at this stage.

But I turned up nothing. Interestingly even when I type my male name, there's only one picture of me out there.

So I think I'm safe for now.

[Rogina B]

In my case,it has been a non issue..fewer phone calls and emails from people in my past..lol With Facebook,if you fill out your page,it seems realistic that if someone were to search on there for "old classmates" of X school ,then you show up as you have that in your profile..For me,there can be no further damage,so I don't care. As a Transgender activist,there is constant exposure. A few less friends that never were...doesn't matter if they can't accept that I am T.

[Krisi]

In theory, I believe you have to join the forum and have several posts before you can view the photos.

In practice, some members leave computers up and running while logged in so anyone could walk by and see photos, and some members share their passwords with others (against the rules, but unenforcable).

I haven't posted any photos of myself dressed, but if I did, I would hope my presentation makes me unrecognizable as my male self.

Of course if you're going to post photos, don't have something in the background that will lead people to you (like your 1955 red Corvette).

[Teresa]

Susana I've only posted pics on this forum but I always have the element of doubt, especially when the forum closes down. I always think it's been hacked and assume a site like this would be a reasonable target and as such the forum security should be fairly robust to protect its members.

[Jessy Jamz]

Honestly the thought of someone seeing me online doesn't bother me. I've posted pics of myself in various states of exposure online and if someone I know sees it, so what really. First of all I don't ever associate images with my real name or personal email. Second if anyone who knows me as male would see a pic of me presenting as a female I don't think they would recognize me without looking really close. I do have tattoos so that could be a give away but there are so many images out there no one ever connects an image on tumblr (for instance) with a real person. And like I said even if they did so what. What are they going to do? Expose me? What would be the point of that? And why would it matter really that people see me dressed as a woman. It's not that big of a deal. If it was a revealing pic that got out it would be kinda embarrassing but I can guarantee if I've put it out there I look good in it lol so oh well in the end!

[Sallee]

No I haven't not to my knowledge anyway. If I was the chance of someone saying something are pretty slim 1/10 of 1% is probably to high. If your cruising a CD site why? I did go to a trailer trash party once and there were a bunch of really ugly people set up around the room and I had seen some of the pics before on CD sites.
Generally I don't worry about it and don't really care

[donnalee]

Luckily, I have a few innate protections against that sort of thing. I seldom take pictures of anything; if I do, a self portrait is way down the list and, most importantly, I'm a terrible photographer. Age has not improved my skills, as you can see from my avatar. My reasons for wishing to remain private have more to do with not having to explain myself to others (not that I would bother in most cases) than anything else.

[reb.femme]

No, not been outed on the web, so please don't tell anyone about my web page, listed in my signature.

Rebecca

[Alexis.j]

It is simple, if you are afraid of being outed, DO NOT POST ANY PIX... simple as that.
Once you have a pic online, there is evidence that could be linked to you, and with facebook, google and other social media, it is just a matter of time before some links are made, and just waiting for someone you know to stumble across.
Me, personally, dont care about being outed, but it is just the sequence of who knows what before the other.
But then again, its different for CD's and TS' s

[DonnaT]

Yes and no.

When I set up a facebook profile for Donna, I mistakenly included my high school. Got a friend request from a fellow alumina. I ignored the request and changed my profile right quick.

Not even my own mother or daughter recognize me when dressed, so I'm not worried about being outed online.

[CONSUELO]

Once you have put pictures or other information onto the WWW, there must be a finite chance of someone you know stumbling upon the information or the pictures. So, I would imagine one is always at risk.
On the other hand, as several people have pointed out already, "So What". If someone says "is that you" you can always reply "Yes" and leave it at that. I always wonder what would happen if someone who is publicly outed and being mobbed by the Press just says " yeah, its true. Have to go now" I wonder if the real story is the attempt at denial and secrecy. That seems to cause a frenzy of curiosity and the Press etc. love that. That's when the story has "legs".

[Charla McBee]

I'm at a point where I would welcome that opportunity to have a conversation. I'm having a hard time bringing myself to do it on my own.