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    First Date Ideas for SSBBW

    I'm probably too late with my suggestions, but here goes: Start with a simple lunch or dinner date. And, assuming she's not new to the area, let her pick the restaurant, some place where she feels comfortable (with both the location and the seating). If you have to pick, be sure you check it...
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    Formatting Question

    I think it would be useful to have a forum or sub-forum called "TEST" (or something similar), where people could practice uploading stuff and see how it will look. This would not only be useful for stories, but for other types of posts where you want photos to appear in a specific place in the...
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    FA Reality Check

    My condolences on the loss of your wife. To answer your question, yes, of course mobility is a concern for anyone. You could get hit by a bus tomorrow and be paralyzed, as could any average-sized woman you fell in love with. But you have to follow your heart. Some FAs are exclusively...
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    Changes

    Exactly right! A little bit of communication beforehand can prevent a lot of aggravation later, like that exhibited in the "Anonymous Rep" thread (which the Admin just closed after castigating the members for posting negative comments.) I don't know why communication is such a hard concept for...
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    The brutal secrets behind ‘The Biggest Loser’ | dailytelegraph.com.au

    Thanks for posting this. I hope other victims will speak out. As Loopy said, I'm also not surprised. This is a direct consequence of the institutionalized fat-hatred in our society, which is fueled by billions of advertising dollars from weight-loss scammers and the eager support of our...
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    fetishes and the FA

    I am guessing you don't know many FAs. Why do you think most FAs have a choice? Nearly all of the FAs I've met say the opposite. They tell me they were either born this way, or developed their preference at an early age. They are not aroused by thin women any more than you are. Many of them...
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    fetishes and the FA

    Disregarding the terminology, you have a good attitude. There is nothing wrong with using weight as a starting point for potential relationships. You have to start somewhere. Once you get to know a person, things can change. Now, regarding the terminology: I know there are clinical...
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    Sub/dom connotations?

    This is an interesting topic. I don't know if the dom/sub analogy is applicable, but I can definitely see the duality you mention, and I think it's a natural part of all successful relationships. I think both partners have to get something from the other that they can't get from themselves or...
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    Describing "Fat" in a way that is decent and preserves the dignity of others

    You asked a question, and I answered it. Why do you feel the need to question my motivation? We may disagree, but I don't question YOUR motives. We're all here to help fat people. I'm sorry that you have to watch your tongue around your wife, but I still maintain that avoiding a word like...
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    Describing "Fat" in a way that is decent and preserves the dignity of others

    NO, Fat Acceptance isn't about mollycoddling people that have bought into the anti-fat messages promulgated by the diet, medical, pharma, fashion, and media industries. It's about telling people it's OK to be fat, and you can only do that by reclaiming the word "fat". Use it and show the world...
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    So who owns Dimensions now?

    Those who are now running the site should speak up, if only to put rumors to rest. (Was Conrad abducted by aliens, and forced to sell out? :) Probably not, but who knows?) We all knew Conrad's history in the fat acceptance movement, but we know nothing about the new site operators or their...
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    Good For You, But...

    Good observation. I think a lot of the hate is due to a related but slightly different effect. Losing weight is difficult, as we all know. For most people, it takes a major investment of time and effort. It can even be a health risk in some cases, depending on the method of loss. So it is...
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    I feel horrible

    (I'm sure someone will misunderstand the following and skewer me, but you asked a question, so here's my answer.) First of all, I wouldn't recommend asking women (or anyone) direct questions about their level of self-acceptance. You won't get the info you want, and you'll probably be...
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    Coming Out of FA Closet - Worse Experiences

    I agree, but I'd say that woman is way beyond "a bit confused". She's looking at "confused" in the rear-view mirror. She also states, right near the beginning of the blog post, that the only men who can legitimately pursue fat women are men who "are overweight themselves". I feel sorry for...
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    I feel horrible

    If you deny your true nature, the person you hurt most is yourself. You should care less about social stigma than about living your life. You only get one. Ask yourself: Why do you value the opinions of society over your own happiness? Don't you deserve to be happy? You know there's...
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    Seeking FA Dating Advice

    All of Tad's post is good advice for the OP, but I think he really nailed it here. Fat hatred is THE number one turn-off for all the FAs I know. To me, the sexiest quality of a fat woman, far beyond her specific weight or measurements, is her self-confidence and acceptance of her body, because...
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    Horrible Fattist Rant and Epic Rebuttal by Blogger

    You've hit upon the truth there. I believe the under-estimation of size and weight in the mass media is quite intentional. With the exception of certain reality and talk shows where people are actually weighed, it is very rare to see anyone described in the media as being over a certain size...
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    Dr. Oz gets a grilled by Senate

    What amazes me is that nobody learned anything from that 1939 movie. You can't trust a guy who calls himself "Oz". (Unless he does the voice of Yoda. Him trust you can.) :)
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    Public idea of "Chubby Chasing"

    The quoted article is excellent, and I thank the OP for posting it. I urge everyone to take the time to read it. Unfortunately, the author conflates two different issues. The first is whether cutesy-poo language like "chubby chaser" is meant to be demeaning. That is debatable and mainly...
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    Nude Photographs Of Obese Women Feel Conflicting

    Sorry for venturing onto the BBW board, but since no one else has responded, I'll offer my opinion: I've seen Loloi's "Full Beauty Project" website before, but not the article by Stacy Dacheux. Thanks for posting the link. It's great that Stacy grasps the whole "lying media" thing with...
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