Chat illiteracy

[stan_der_man]

I've lurked a few times on chat and even almost typed something at one point (it would have been my first chat input ever in 42 years of life...). I couldn't even figure out how to post my picture in the chat profile. I'll admit, one thing holding me back (maybe I was lurking at slow times...) is that I get the impression that chat is only slightly more exciting than doing morse code, and that the medium limits the intelligence of conversation. I also fear that chat would be one more thing to detract from the already limited amount of sleep that I get.

I hear of so many people doing chat, that there must be something interesting about it, but I just don't see it. I'd be curious to hear why people enjoy doing chat.

Stan

P.S. I don't fear the typing aspect... I can do about 40 wpm, my spelling is mediocre w/o spell check...

P.P.S. My chat handle is "fa_man_stan", same as on the boards.

[SamanthaNY]

I get the impression that chat is only slightly more exciting than doing morse code, and that the medium limits the intelligence of conversation.

I hear of so many people doing chat, that there must be something interesting about it, but I just don't see it. I'd be curious to hear why people enjoy doing chat.



I guess I enjoy it because my limited intelligence makes morse code seem really, really exciting.

[Jes]

I hear of so many people doing chat, that there must be something interesting about it, but I just don't see it. I'd be curious to hear why people enjoy doing chat.
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Yeah, it's something that isn't for everyone, which is why I don't often use chat... Plus, it must have looked VERY weird to you, considering that the rest of the chatters mostly talk about you, stan, behind your back 24/7. If you're THERE, we can hardly do that, right? :) Anyway, it serves a need, I suppose, but if you weren't feelin' it, then it's not for you! Then again, sometimes the hijinks and the drama are fan-fucking-tastic! Like reality tv, only you 'know' the principles!

[Zandoz]

Like most endeavors in life, there are good times and there are bad. At times watching paint dry would be more action packed...and at times there's so much going on it is impossible to follow. It can and does fluctuate all over the spectrum, but mostly somewhere in the middle. On the whole though, with a bit of patience during the slow times (a good time to pop back and forth checking these forums), and bit of ability to tune things out during the occasional overly dramatic times, it's a pretty good place.

[bigsexy920]

I enjoy chat for the most part. A lot of the time I have the chat open but I;m busy with other things so I'm not always paying attention.

As for people talking about me behind my back .... Hey, at least they are talking. :)

It took me a long time to actually chat and feel comfortable in chat, so don't give up too quickly.

[imfree]

I went into chat and looked around. It reminded me of the first
time I turned on a CB radio and heard dozens of people trying
to talk at the same time. I was just as intimidated with chat.
I had a lot of fun with CB after I became illiterate and I'll probably
need to lurk a while to become literate in chat.

[Jes]

As for people talking about me behind my back .... Hey, at least they are talking. :)
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ha. True, true!
(but Berna, I'm trying to convince Stan that chat exists to talk about HIM! you know, put the fear of god in him, and all)

[bigsexy920]

OHHH that damn frear of god thing. I forgot all about that !!!

[liz (di-va)]

Here's what you do:

* Don't chat in the open room
* Make sure you just PM the wimminx you think are hot
* Open with "R U BBW?"
* Wait one second, then PM again: "R U BBWorSSBBW?"
* When they don't respond, that's your cue to ask "U GAining?"
* Work your way down the sidebar, PMing anyone female or who's nick is slightly female.
* Make sure you PM incorrectly and drop a few in the public room by accident (best ones involve phone numbers, email, bra size or marital status)
* Wait for the love!!!

[imfree]

I went into chat and looked around. It reminded me of the first
time I turned on a CB radio and heard dozens of people trying
to talk at the same time. I was just as intimidated with chat.
I had a lot of fun with CB after I became literate and I'll probably
need to lurk a while to become literate in chat.

It did not look good with the error.

[mossystate]

Stan....ouch...

I guess for me, chat is a fun thing in that I can and do see some interesting things discussed, but for the most part it's just fun.

When people post here on the boards, they can take lots of time to try and be as interesting as possible..and many times falling flat on their faces because they try too hard to be wonderful. Chat is a place where you have to be pretty much in the moment.

Last night, 'we' had a great lil conversation about sexist attitudes concerning how some think women should be held to a different standard when it comes to grooming habits. Now, conversations like that have a 'shelf life' because there are so many people talking about so many things, but it does not mean that chat is only about the skanky lurkers who ask women if they wanna have donuts shot at their backsides.

Maybe I am getting a wee defensive...because I DO enjoy the chat room...but your post had a smell of zee pompous surrounding it..and maybe you truly did not mean it to sound this way...?

I also think that chat can be a more welcoming place than the boards, for some people. They can go in with a hello and if they are decent..etc..they don't have to impress with the content of their post..that is a nice thing to see.*S*


Any other times?...chat is simply a whirlwind of oddness..astonishing weirdness...great humor that can only happen with folks who have the ability to think fast ....a real buffet...;)

[liz (di-va)]

Last night, 'we' had a great lil conversation about sexist attitudes concerning how some think women should be held to a different standard when it comes to grooming habits. Now, conversations like that have a 'shelf life' because there are so many people talking about so many things, but it does not mean that chat is only about the skanky lurkers who ask women if they wanna have donuts shot at their backsides.
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Any other times?...chat is simply a whirlwind of oddness..astonishing weirdness...great humor that can only happen with folks who have the ability to think fast ....a real buffet...;)

Tis all true. I have had some really amazin conversations in chat. Maybe it is the immediacy of it, as M. says. It's a little more...real. A lil less polished/thought-out. Let it rip. And amount/quality of chat definitely ebbs and flows, depending on the concentration of people in there and how distracted they are--I mean, long volleys of hellos and goodbyes are kinda boring--but I wouldn't go back if it weren't interesting. People's personalities seem a little sharper there, too. Can't hide your pet peeves/hobbyhorses as well.

[Green Eyed Fairy]

Here's what you do:

* Don't chat in the open room
* Make sure you just PM the wimminx you think are hot
* Open with "R U BBW?"
* Wait one second, then PM again: "R U BBWorSSBBW?"
* When they don't respond, that's your cue to ask "U GAining?"
* Work your way down the sidebar, PMing anyone female or who's nick is slightly female.
* Make sure you PM incorrectly and drop a few in the public room by accident (best ones involve phone numbers, email, bra size or marital status)
* Wait for the love!!!

You forgot to tell him to ask for ASL and sizes.
Also him asking what they weigh and where they carry it at is uber-hot. :p
Oh, and when he really "takes charge" and demands a YIM name to add instead of that lame polite way of asking for it nicely is a big turn on too ;)

If she responds back by asking him to post his picture first, or even is bold enough to ask for his penis size since he is so fixated on her size, he should immediately ignore her, wait a few weeks so you can forget her and then PM her again another time with the same approach.

You should fit right in in no time by following these simple steps Stan :p

[Green Eyed Fairy]

On a more serious note, I like dims chat when I'm feeling lonely for a conversation that goes deeper than children's TV or books. I have a lot of fun there clowning around, too. So many seem to be open to the silliness and want to participate so some times it's great fun. You don't need to be interested in a "hook-up" to enjoy it :)

Stan, have you read the "I enjoy Dims Chat because..." thread? It might help to give you a different perspective :)

[Ruby Ripples]

I was a little surprised by your post Stan, as, like Monique above, I felt it came across as rather insulting to those of us who DO chat in the room, and I know you are not usually like that. Have you read the "Why I love Dims Chat" thread? It gives lots of different reasons as to why chat is enjoyable.

I have had many intelligent conversations in the rooms, some very educational and I think I have learned more in chat that I have on the forums It's great to get so many real time opinions and thoughts in there, and the room can be hilariously funny at times too. It also has proved to be an invaluable place of support for some people. I've made lots very good friends through using the chat room, and its much more personal than the forums, so it's easy to become friends there. Remember also that a lot of people who use the chat, live on their own so dont have the option of playing with a child/chatting with a spouse, so relax after a long day by socialising there.

Sure there are times when it is paralyzingly slow or boring, so log out, or go read the forums as I am just now. There are times that the room is very quiet but might have lots of pics on the sidebar, usually about 7pm eastern time, people are having dinner etc.

Anyway, I love chat, I've had fantastically intelligent, informative and fun discussions in there with a wonderful bunch of like-minded people, I've laughed so hard that I cried, and I've lost my temper and shouted sometimes too. So, all I can say is, either give it another chance, or stick with the forums. However if you come in again, say hi!

[Wagimawr]

* Don't chat in the open room

I do that already >_>

amidoinitwrong?

[butch]

I can't speak for Stan, but I think he and I might share similar views about chat, and I don't think these views are condescending or critical of people who do like chat. I've tried to lurk in chat a few times, with the goal of actually participating, but I haven't figured out how to 'get in' to the conversation, as my communication skills don't mesh with the skills required for chat. That might be what Stan meant by 'morse code' that 'limits' things, if one's thought processes don't match up with the mode of conversation, and not as a slam against people whose communication styles do match up with the medium. Different styles for different folks, but all equally valid and good.

I'm butting into this conversation because I was afraid that some of the comments about the form of boards communication seemed to imply that people are less 'real' in boards communication, and for me, that is simply not true. Some of my posts (the long, boring ones, mostly) are probably 'polished,' but not because I'm putting on airs or trying to craft a persona, but because it reflects my natural thought processes-what you get here is me, pure and simple. Just like with you chat folks, ;)

I also don't do IM/texting communication either, as it doesn't fit my communication style. I feel awkward and frustrated when I try to use this form of communication, and I simply feel more in my element when I have time to craft my responses, and I also find that, for me, the type of short communication favored by IMs and from what little I know of chat is something that I can only do in real life (and/or the phone), when such communication is accompanied by body language and inflections and other nuances that I don't know how to replicate in chat/IMs. So while I respect the ability to think on one's feet and to be able to be concise and everything else that goes along with chat communication, I still think that one can be just as real, spontaneous, and genuine in the boards, too.

I do admit being jealous of those of you who are good at all forms of internet communication. I feel like I'm 105 at times with all these new fangled forms of electronic communication, and wish I could hang out in chat, if only so that I could finally get one of those PMs you're so lovingly describing. I've got a measuring tape, after all, and I'm not afraid to use it.

[mossystate]

Hey Butch...

Yeah, I did not want to make it sound that I thought EVERY long, and sometimes well thought out post on the boards equaled snoozy, pompousland....that's why I said "many times"..etc *s*

And, I am a board folk and a chat folk;)

In chat, sometimes I leave when my energy does not match what is happening with the room, and I have to say, you gotta just jump in...it is how I 'learned' to participate in there.

[butch]

Hey Butch...

Yeah, I did not want to make it sound that I thought EVERY long, and sometimes well thought out post on the boards equaled snoozy, pompousland....that's why I said "many times"..etc *s*

And, I am a board folk and a chat folk;)

In chat, sometimes I leave when my energy does not match what is happening with the room, and I have to say, you gotta just jump in...it is how I 'learned' to participate in there.

Hi mossy,

I know ya'll didn't mean all of 'em, but thanks for the reassurances. I will have to learn to make that jump, huh?

And, I just noticed that even when I don't want to be long-winded (like in my last post), I still am, and think that being in chat just might cure me of that tendency.

Glad to see you on the boards and chat-don't go leaving us board folks, okay?

[Green Eyed Fairy]

Just want to say to Stan, Butch and anyone else feeling unsure about how to go about joining Chat.... if I see you say hello in there (My handle in there is Green Eyes) I will be sure to extend you my loud mouth personal hello and welcome :)

[Admiral_Snackbar]

I type pretty fast, but even I get into grammar/spelling issues. At some point we have to realize that approximately 20-30% of chatters are doing this with only ONE HAND, which says a lot for talent.

There's always semaphore, but I had a little mistake with that when I meant to post "thanks for the files" and instead sent "I fucked your dad". We won't even go into what I call the Maritime Hurricane Incident.

Smoke signals are a bit tough in chat, and I think there's a joke out there about Braille or white out on the monitor, but I digress.

[alienlanes]

I can't speak for Stan, but I think he and I might share similar views about chat, and I don't think these views are condescending or critical of people who do like chat. I've tried to lurk in chat a few times, with the goal of actually participating, but I haven't figured out how to 'get in' to the conversation, as my communication skills don't mesh with the skills required for chat. That might be what Stan meant by 'morse code' that 'limits' things, if one's thought processes don't match up with the mode of conversation, and not as a slam against people whose communication styles do match up with the medium. Different styles for different folks, but all equally valid and good.

Yeah, I feel the same way Stan and Butch do. I've tried chat a few times, but my communication style just doesn't seem to mesh with it. I like long, slightly polished, reflective posts, and I agree with Butch that they're not necessarily artificial. For me, at least, that sort of conversational style comes naturally -- I'm just as obnoxiously sincere in real life, although I'm less long-winded :p -- whereas coming up with a rapid-fire stream of sarcastic one-liners is difficult and exhausting.

On the boards we have a good mix of the two styles, but the nature of chat as a medium seems to me to be heavily biased towards the latter. The few times I've tried chat I've felt like I didn't have anything to contribute -- there was lots of joking and flirting going on, but nothing in the way of actual conversation.

[mossystate]

And I will once again say.....many...not most...not all.....:doh:

[Miriel]

I type pretty fast, but even I get into grammar/spelling issues. At some point we have to realize that approximately 20-30% of chatters are doing this with only ONE HAND*, which says a lot for talent.

There's always semaphore, but I had a little mistake with that when I meant to post "thanks for the files" and instead sent "I fucked your dad". We won't even go into what I call the Maritime Hurricane Incident.

Smoke signals are a bit tough in chat, and I think there's a joke out there about Braille or white out on the monitor, but I digress.

*Is this your opinion or is that proven statistic that I failed to read in the lengthy chat op manuals? Enlighten me. Would these chatters be male or female? How would you presume to know what those 20-30% of Dimensions chatters are doing unless you're somehow privy to that information?

I'm not sure if you were attempting to be humorous or sarcastic, or if in your mind you were being serious. I thought about editing or completely deleting your post for a number of reasons, but I'm confident that a few chatters would like to quantify your great knowledge on the subject.

[stan_der_man]

Sorry about the post -n- bail... This is my first chance to get back online...

Thanks for the info about chat. Maybe it is best for me to stay out of chat and think that everyone is talking about me... ;) it probably would be an ego deflater to see the reality...

Butch and Slacker, I think you have some very good points, I think it's a matter of communication style with people I suspect, not so much that chat is a "lesser medium" of communication. On the contrary, I think text communication does serve a purpose.

Actually, I have done morse code on HAM frequencies so saying that chat was slightly more fun than doing morse was a complement, it's actually difficult to do. (...trying to generate some good karma from my previous comment.) I didn't mean to be derogatory Ruby, Mossy and Samantha... I should have stated that a bit more tactfully I apologize for that.

Also, thanks Green Eyed, Liz, and Bigsexy for the tips... and Jes for the ego inflation ;)

Imfree, I can relate to your reference to first saying something on CB radio. I think there is the same trepidation for getting into something unknown. One of these days Admiral_Snackbar, lets try the smoke signal thing... but I'll need to get a permit where I live first...

One thing I'm still not clear about... There is the main chat room, then others can open private rooms? Or are there chat groups of some sort?

Stan

[Miriel]

One thing I'm still not clear about... There is the main chat room, then others can open private rooms? Or are there chat groups of some sort?

Stan

There are four Chat Rooms:
BBW/FA Chat
Feeder/Feedee
Fat&Gaining
BHM/FFA

This is also an option to create Private Chat Rooms. One chatter can create the name of the room, and then tell another chatter (or multiple chatters) the room name. Only those whom are given the name of the room can enter. It's like a by invitation only chat room. Some chatters create private rooms if they don't have instant messangers. Others create them for a specific purpose, usually for a time designated and themed private group discussion.

[Jes]

he should immediately ignore her, wait a few weeks so you can forget her and then PM her again another time with the same approach.

:p
oh, god.

ain't that the worst?

i've told guys 'actually, we've chatted before' and not only don't they remember it, they want to know how it went. :)

[Jes]

*Is this your opinion or is that proven statistic that I failed to read in the lengthy chat op manuals? Enlighten me. Would these chatters be male or female? How would you presume to know what those 20-30% of Dimensions chatters are doing unless you're somehow privy to that information?

I'm not sure if you were attempting to be humorous or sarcastic, or if in your mind you were being serious. I thought about editing or completely deleting your post for a number of reasons, but I'm confident that a few chatters would like to quantify your great knowledge on the subject.

Snackbar himself makes up 20 to 30% (depending on how much he's eaten) of chatters!

[Letiahna]

If she responds back by asking him to post his picture first, or even is bold enough to ask for his penis size since he is so fixated on her size, he should immediately ignore her, wait a few weeks so you can forget her and then PM her again another time with the same approach.

I am SO going to use his *evil grin* Thanks buckets!

[Green Eyed Fairy]

I am SO going to use his *evil grin* Thanks buckets!


LOL- the first time I asked a guy for his penis size, after he sneakily says ASL? ............... and sizes, he handled it pretty well. I actually had to commend him for not losing it

Gee, no love connection there.... funny how I still don't give a damn ;)

[Green Eyed Fairy]

oh, god.

ain't that the worst?

i've told guys 'actually, we've chatted before' and not only don't they remember it, they want to know how it went. :)



LOL- I told one that I simply didn't feel like repeating our previous conversation ... for a THIRD time and asked that he don't PM me anymore because I wasn't interested. He then proceeds to ask me for my phone number......:confused: :eek: :p

[LJ Rock]

I also have found it difficult to get into doing the chat room thing. I have logged in a few times over the years, and haven't been able to get in much more than a "hello everyone." A few people might say hi back, then just go on chatting about whatever in terminology I can barely decipher. lol

Thing is, I have a feeling if I really spent some time at it I could get into it... big time! Afterall, IM, e mail and MySpace were all foreign to me at one time, as well as message boards such as this one. But who has that kind of time? I feel like I spend waaaay too much time messing around on line as it is. I don't know if it's the fast pace or just the volume of people talking all at one that puts me off... but I would love to try again sometime and see if I can actually jump into some kind of conversation about something. :)

And yeah, I do use text messaging (mostly with the gf, but other friends as well.) Good for short, quick messages I say... but after a number of back and forth messages, I'm like "Good greif, just call me!" lol

[SamanthaNY]

I also have found it difficult to get into doing the chat room thing. I have logged in a few times over the years, and haven't been able to get in much more than a "hello everyone." A few people might say hi back, then just go on chatting about whatever in terminology I can barely decipher. lol

Thing is, I have a feeling if I really spent some time at it I could get into it... big time! Afterall, IM, e mail and MySpace were all foreign to me at one time, as well as message boards such as this one. But who has that kind of time? I feel like I spend waaaay too much time messing around on line as it is. I don't know if it's the fast pace or just the volume of people talking all at one that puts me off... but I would love to try again sometime and see if I can actually jump into some kind of conversation about something. :)

you... YOU. You Smart Man.

Thank you for expressing your views on chat in a very kind, thoughtful and sincere manner. You've managed to get your point across without conjuring the off-putting "those people" double-messages I've seen far too many of lately. I understand that chat is not for everyone, and it's a medium that takes some getting used to. It's also populated by nice people who are very familiar with each other - which results in the 'indecipherable terminology' you mentioned. It's merely the shorthand used by good friends, which to new members seems exclusionary. That's certainly not intentional.

Should you ever choose to give it another try, I hope I have the opportunity to be there and welcome you personally, LJ.

[butch]

you... YOU. You Smart Man.

Thank you for expressing your views on chat in a very kind, thoughtful and sincere manner. You've managed to get your point across without conjuring the off-putting "those people" double-messages I've seen far too many of lately. I understand that chat is not for everyone, and it's a medium that takes some getting used to. It's also populated by nice people who are very familiar with each other - which results in the 'indecipherable terminology' you mentioned. It's merely the shorthand used by good friends, which to new members seems exclusionary. That's certainly not intentional.

Should you ever choose to give it another try, I hope I have the opportunity to be there and welcome you personally, LJ.

Well, if my post seemed to have some hidden 'those people' double messages, that was not my intent. I don't assume you meant me, but I tried very hard to make sure I wasn't saying something that seemed to make a judgement about chat users (since I don't have a negative judgement), and in fact ended my post wishing I could figure it out, since I do get envious at times when I read what people write on the boards about their experiences with friends in chat. if not, I wouldn't read the chat forum ;) .

I don't even see a 'those people' vs. 'us people' dichotomy since many people participate in both chat and the boards. If I implied otherwise, than again, not my intent or my opinion. And, apologies ahead of time if this has nothing to do with me. never mind, as Emily Litella used to say.

[mossystate]

I also have found it difficult to get into doing the chat room thing. I have logged in a few times over the years, and haven't been able to get in much more than a "hello everyone." A few people might say hi back, then just go on chatting about whatever in terminology I can barely decipher. lol

Thing is, I have a feeling if I really spent some time at it I could get into it... big time! Afterall, IM, e mail and MySpace were all foreign to me at one time, as well as message boards such as this one. But who has that kind of time? I feel like I spend waaaay too much time messing around on line as it is. I don't know if it's the fast pace or just the volume of people talking all at one that puts me off... but I would love to try again sometime and see if I can actually jump into some kind of conversation about something. :)

And yeah, I do use text messaging (mostly with the gf, but other friends as well.) Good for short, quick messages I say... but after a number of back and forth messages, I'm like "Good greif, just call me!" lol



LJ,just saw this post...come on in later in the evening...say hi...can be hectic, but if say more than hi and wave your arms a lil..not so much as to be obnoxious...:p ...you will do fine....:)

[SamanthaNY]

Well, if my post seemed to have some hidden 'those people' double messages, that was not my intent. I don't assume you meant me, but I tried very hard to make sure I wasn't saying something that seemed to make a judgement about chat users (since I don't have a negative judgement), and in fact ended my post wishing I could figure it out, since I do get envious at times when I read what people write on the boards about their experiences with friends in chat. if not, I wouldn't read the chat forum ;) .

I don't even see a 'those people' vs. 'us people' dichotomy since many people participate in both chat and the boards. If I implied otherwise, than again, not my intent or my opinion. And, apologies ahead of time if this has nothing to do with me. never mind, as Emily Litella used to say.

No worries, butch! I'd love to have you come and join chat as well... I've admired your contributions here on the boards, so once you get past the initial new-ness, I think you'd enjoy chat just as much (hope so!). Look me up over there - I'm usually around in the daytime.

[butch]

No worries, butch! I'd love to have you come and join chat as well... I've admired your contributions here on the boards, so once you get past the initial new-ness, I think you'd enjoy chat just as much (hope so!). Look me up over there - I'm usually around in the daytime.

Thanks for the kind words, and the chat invitation-I will muster up my courage and jump into chat soon! My best to you, and here's to seeing you around the boards and chat.

[alienlanes]

Well, if my post seemed to have some hidden 'those people' double messages, that was not my intent. I don't assume you meant me, but I tried very hard to make sure I wasn't saying something that seemed to make a judgement about chat users (since I don't have a negative judgement), and in fact ended my post wishing I could figure it out, since I do get envious at times when I read what people write on the boards about their experiences with friends in chat. if not, I wouldn't read the chat forum ;) .

I don't even see a 'those people' vs. 'us people' dichotomy since many people participate in both chat and the boards. If I implied otherwise, than again, not my intent or my opinion. And, apologies ahead of time if this has nothing to do with me. never mind, as Emily Litella used to say.

Seconded. Didn't mean for my post to sound hostile, if it did.

[LJ Rock]

Thanks Samantha and mossy, when I have the time to go into the chatroom again I will look for you all :) I always loose my password for chat too, gotta try and find it (or just create a new acct. lol)

And no, there is definately no "us and them" when it comes to chatting. Not in my book, its just a different way of communicating on line. Its funny, because I think that the chat room resembles a real-life social situation more than other areas of the internet in that its very direct interaction with a group... which is probably one reason why a shy fella like me opts for the less interactive message board posts. :)

I am sure also that if I were to hang around long enough and start talking to people I would pick up on more of the lingo. Like I said, its just hard to find the time. I'm so busy these days... and with that, I gotta fly! :D

[RedVelvet]

Thanks for the kind words, and the chat invitation-I will muster up my courage and jump into chat soon! My best to you, and here's to seeing you around the boards and chat.


I'm there too....during the day and occasionally in the evening...come in come in!


I'm ....very gentle.

Right Sam?

[SamanthaNY]

STABBY!!!!!



Wait...



I mean,


yes.



she's very gentle.

[butch]

STABBY!!!!!



Wait...



I mean,


yes.



she's very gentle.

That makes me feel very reassured. I do require gentle, in most things. Tis one of my secret shames.

[RedVelvet]

Exactly.......come sit by me, butchy....

[Green Eyed Fairy]

Exactly.......come sit by me, butchy....

I would say that you scare me but you're way too hot for that......;) :p :)

[RedVelvet]

I would say that you scare me but you're way too hot for that......;) :p :)


Someone else here said I was "A little bit scary" the other day....who the heck was that?....someone lovely, I remember that.

I'm SUCH a pussycat, and so unscary in person its funny......so....I must admit...I loved that.... just a little.

[butch]

What a big knife you have there.

And how shiny.

*drawn to image like moth to flame*

[SamanthaNY]

Someone else here said I was "A little bit scary" the other day....who the heck was that?....someone lovely, I remember that.

I'm SUCH a pussycat, and so unscary in person its funny......so....I must admit...I loved that.... just a little.

They don't say stuff like that if you loosen the restraints a bit. Or maybe it's if you tighten them.

I mean... wait.

Hi. What? *examines manicure*

[RedVelvet]

They don't say stuff like that if you loosen the restraints a bit. Or maybe it's if you tighten them.

I mean... wait.

Hi. What? *examines manicure*




Girl....the way you write...

I have been sitting here laughing for a minute straight...

Christ...someone rep this woman, just for fun, for me?...I cant yet, dammit.

[stan_der_man]

Exactly.......come sit by me, butchy....
http://www.dimensionsmagazine.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22599&stc=1&d=1184201680

Ooooh, I haven't seen that pic yet... not with a veil on anyway. Very nice! (in a stabby, sepia kinda of way... ;) )

Whether it's knives or verbal 2 by 4s, you are a fun, beautiful gal RedVelvet. Nothin' scary 'bout that...

Stan

[gypsy]

Here's what you do:

* Don't chat in the open room
* Make sure you just PM the wimminx you think are hot
* Open with "R U BBW?"
* Wait one second, then PM again: "R U BBWorSSBBW?"
* When they don't respond, that's your cue to ask "U GAining?"
* Work your way down the sidebar, PMing anyone female or who's nick is slightly female.
* Make sure you PM incorrectly and drop a few in the public room by accident (best ones involve phone numbers, email, bra size or marital status)
* Wait for the love!!!

LIZ! You cheeky thing. lol

[Fyreflyintheskye]

I like chat. Chat is nice. Sometimes, I leave chat on when i am :eat1: ing, :huh: ing, or :wubu: ing, but i usually catch up within a couple of minutes. I often get :doh: doing other stuff and forget i am logged in. Other times, I am ferociously busy at work all of a sudden and :bow: ing to the man. I think chat is enjoyousable. :kiss2:

[SamanthaNY]

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[Fyreflyintheskye]

http://www.textually.org/ringtonia/archives/archives/images/set2/Sharpei.gif

Damnz it! I am firm like ripe eggplant. *puts hands on hips*

[SamanthaNY]

whatever you say, Sharrrrrrrrrrrrr-pei!

lololol

[Webmaster]

Chat is totally an acquired taste, like texting (SMS). Some are heavily into it, others never get it. Me, there are times when I get into it, then months where I am not, and simply make sure the system runs as it should.

The medium is definitely unique, and proof of that is that there is amazingly little overlap between chatters and forum posters. Some prefer the rapid-fire instant exchange of chat, others prefer to lay out their thoughts and arguments in batch mode.

Chat tends to bring out the worst in some people, and that is unfortunate. However, chat also results in great friendships, fun, people meeting each other, and so on. I think it is a good and necessary part of the community.


I've lurked a few times on chat and even almost typed something at one point (it would have been my first chat input ever in 42 years of life...). I couldn't even figure out how to post my picture in the chat profile. I'll admit, one thing holding me back (maybe I was lurking at slow times...) is that I get the impression that chat is only slightly more exciting than doing morse code, and that the medium limits the intelligence of conversation. I also fear that chat would be one more thing to detract from the already limited amount of sleep that I get.

I hear of so many people doing chat, that there must be something interesting about it, but I just don't see it. I'd be curious to hear why people enjoy doing chat.

Stan

P.S. I don't fear the typing aspect... I can do about 40 wpm, my spelling is mediocre w/o spell check...

P.P.S. My chat handle is "fa_man_stan", same as on the boards.

[Admiral_Snackbar]

*Is this your opinion or is that proven statistic that I failed to read in the lengthy chat op manuals? Enlighten me. Would these chatters be male or female? How would you presume to know what those 20-30% of Dimensions chatters are doing unless you're somehow privy to that information?

I'm not sure if you were attempting to be humorous or sarcastic, or if in your mind you were being serious. I thought about editing or completely deleting your post for a number of reasons, but I'm confident that a few chatters would like to quantify your great knowledge on the subject. That was most assuredly an attempt to be humorous :) . Plus, since 89.7% of statistics are made up, my range was a complete air pull.

Note: Must start using the emoticons to denote humor. I do not know how many men or women type one handed on chat. All I know is that Dave Letterman beat me to the joke many years ago with the one-handed typist slam against internet chat.

[mossystate]

All I know is that Dave Letterman beat me to the joke many years ago with the one-handed typist slam against internet chat.



Whereas folks who keep to message boards enjoy the luxury of having both hands at their disposal...;)

[Green Eyed Fairy]

There was a guy that claimed he is David Letterman trying to sex me up in chat the other night..... know we know where Letterman gets his information ;) :p

[LJ Rock]

I logged into chat the other night, just for a little while to see if I could get myself into it....

It was okay. Folks were friendly enough, and I managed to send and receive a few nice private messages with people, whch I had never done that before, so that was a good experience. :)

I couldn't really hang out for too long because I had work to do, but I found myself getting kind of bored/frustrated with it after a while regardless. So many fragments of different conversations all going on at once; it was impossible for me to make heads or tails of anything enough to actually be able to contribute something. Thats how I felt anyways. Maybe my next time will be different... maybe next time I will be able to get into the mix a bit. We'll see... I'll let you all know what happens. :D

[Letiahna]

I logged into chat the other night, just for a little while to see if I could get myself into it....

It was okay. Folks were friendly enough, and I managed to send and receive a few nice private messages with people, whch I had never done that before, so that was a good experience. :)

I couldn't really hang out for too long because I had work to do, but I found myself getting kind of bored/frustrated with it after a while regardless. So many fragments of different conversations all going on at once; it was impossible for me to make heads or tails of anything enough to actually be able to contribute something. Thats how I felt anyways. Maybe my next time will be different... maybe next time I will be able to get into the mix a bit. We'll see... I'll let you all know what happens. :D

It gets easier with each visit! Promise! :)

[Admiral_Snackbar]

There was a guy that claimed he is David Letterman trying to sex me up in chat the other night..... know we know where Letterman gets his information ;) :p Twas not me. I'm shorter and a much better dancer.

I actually can't stand Letterman or any of the other evening talk shows. After Carson died they should have ended it as an entertainment form, because everything else is sort of a carbon copy, and a bad one at that, whether it's The Chin or the Norm MacDonald lookalike guy.

All I know is bald or not, Paul Schaffer cannot be killed by conventional weapons.