# A Rather Disturbing Trend on the SDMB **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 19, 2001, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056 "2001-08-19T22:16:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Peta\_Tzunami](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b487fb/32.png) [@Peta\_Tzunami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peta_Tzunami)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2001, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/41 "2001-08-20T14:46:08Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Geobabe \* > \*\*Good grief, for such an intelligent bunch of folks, it shouldn’t have to be explained that this is the Internet, readable by anyone on the planet with a connection. Sheesh. \*\* > > _Originally posted by Beatle_ > **You really should consider your anonymity gone if you’re a MPSIMS-heavy poster with 1000+ posts. After that much jawflapping, most of us have dropped enough bits of personal info that we are probably identifiable.** Well, it’s harder to be anonymous in a crowd of one, if you catch my meaning. While I personally try to always be careful about what I choose to share (okay, so I’ve also been told I’m paranoid) and would just assume I was sh!t outta luck if I went too far in revealing details…I can see why it would be conceivable to kind of lose track–to forget that it’s prudent to be more conservative with personal details with such a public forum. This quandry is created, in part, by something inherent in the design and success of such MBs–it is the fact that people develop a sense of community, which tends to build some level(s) of trust and causes people to relax or let down their guard(s). Face it–the people here are friendly, there are regular posters we all see posting daily (or weekly), and we tend to forget there are throngs of people lurking without posting (not that that’s a bad thing–just an easily forgettable fact). Also, probably most of us figure that with the vastness that is the Internet these days–if we’re not using our actual name to post (like a certain spouse I could name) and haven’t told family or friends explicitly about our message board heaven, we might forget that if people are determined to find us–they will. Regarding specific cases of this nature, I think it’s best if they are not discussed in this public forum as it could only cause more problems–possibly a spiralling effect with a great big sucking sound following. ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2001, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/42 "2001-08-20T15:21:48Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jonathan Chance \* > \*\* Dear Lord, **Geobabe**. Are you _always_ getting pswed by strange men at Dopefests? \*\* It ain’t easy being a sex goddess, I tell ya. And pretty much all the men at Dopefests are strange, so, yeah. (I assume you meant “pawed” since I can’t find “pswed” anywhere in my Webster’s) ---
**Author:** ![screech-owl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@screech-owl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/screech-owl)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2001, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/43 "2001-08-20T16:13:44Z")
> [@](#): > > …(I assume you meant “pawed” since I can’t find “pswed” anywhere in my Webster’s) Better than being “pshawed” (which is how I read “pswed”). ---
**Author:** ![pestie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e5b9ba/32.png) [@pestie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pestie)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2001, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/44 "2001-08-20T17:27:14Z")
I’m still trying to get over the fact that the Mary-Kate and Ashley thread from a few days ago was deleted as I attempted to post to it. Curse those moderators and their registration agreements! 🙂 I have a friend who, at one time, wouldn’t even tell her sexual fantasies to her husband because she firmly believed that she should never tell anyone anything that she wouldn’t want her mother to know. I’m fond of the saying, “Three people can keep a secret if two of them are dead.” I’m not here for the anonymity, though. I don’t mind people knowing who I really am. I tell my friends about the SDMB and would not be in the least concerned if my mother wanted to read everything I’d ever posted here. But then, there’s not much I feel a need to keep quiet about or hide from the world, either. It takes a **lot** to embarass me, and I have very, very few secrets. I try to live my life so I never feel the need to hide anything. Seriously. ---
**Author:** ![lurkernomore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@lurkernomore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkernomore)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2001, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/45 "2001-08-20T18:52:18Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Geobabe \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Jonathan Chance \* > > \*\* Dear Lord, **Geobabe**. Are you _always_ getting pswed by strange men at Dopefests? \*\* > > It ain’t easy being a sex goddess, I tell ya. And pretty much all the men at Dopefests are strange, so, yeah. (I assume you meant “pawed” since I can’t find “pswed” anywhere in my Webster’s) \*\* Sorry, I hope I didn’t offend you at Blondie’s, but I didn’t realize gropage was expected. Next time should I paw you shamelessly? ---
**Author:** ![pluto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f08c70/32.png) [@pluto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pluto)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2001, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/46 "2001-08-20T19:22:47Z")
Dear Moderators – Please delete this thread: [Pluto Does Something Stupid, And Has An Adventure](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=82788). Nah! Just kidding! Everybody can read it! It’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to me in a long time. And every word is true – pay no attention to the skeptics! ---
**Author:** ![andygirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@andygirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andygirl)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2001, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/47 "2001-08-20T22:31:27Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Geobabe \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Jonathan Chance \* > > \*\* Dear Lord, **Geobabe**. Are you _always_ getting pswed by strange men at Dopefests? \*\* > > It ain’t easy being a sex goddess, I tell ya. And pretty much all the men at Dopefests are strange, so, yeah. (I assume you meant “pawed” since I can’t find “pswed” anywhere in my Webster’s) \*\* What, can’t the women grope you too? All I ever get from you is a hug! ---
**Author:** ![jab1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ee7513/32.png) [@jab1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jab1)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2001, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/48 "2001-08-20T23:25:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Geobabe \* > \*\*Good grief, for such an intelligent bunch of folks, it shouldn’t have to be explained that this is the Internet, readable by anyone on the planet with a connection. Sheesh. \*\* You know, the home page does admit that “a few” of us are “total dipsticks…” (No, I don’t mean you.) ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2001, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/49 "2001-08-20T23:51:20Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by andygirl \* > \*\*What, can’t the women grope you too? All I ever get from you is a hug! \*\* Aww, sorry, honey, I didn’t mean to make you feel left out! Hell, I’m an equal opportunity gropee, so have at it–I’m secretly hoping **vix** will paw me a bit at ChiDope. ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2001, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/50 "2001-08-20T23:52:27Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by jab1 \* > \*\* You know, the home page does admit that “a few” of us are “total dipsticks…” (No, I don’t mean you.) \*\* Good point. ---
**Author:** ![Tyklfe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3e96dc/32.png) [@Tyklfe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tyklfe)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2001, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/51 "2001-08-21T01:15:18Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by pestie \* > \*\*I’m fond of the saying, “Three people can keep a secret if two of them are dead.” > \*\* I’m also fond of the saying: The likelyhood of someone finding out a secret is the square of the number of people who know it. ---
**Author:** ![Anti\_Pro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Anti\_Pro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anti_Pro)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2001, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/52 "2001-08-21T03:26:28Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by beatle \* > \*\*After that much jawflapping, most of us have dropped enough bits of personal info that we are probably identifiable. \*\* THAT and the fact that our fingerprints, DNA matches are instantly fed into the SDMB mastermind computer instantly lets us know that \*\* beatle \*\* is five foot 9 inches tall and walks with a pronounced limp. But only after being kicked by a horse name Louie. I, on the other hand, am 26, gorgeous [of course], EXTREMELY available, and have very loose morals. I can be reached at the number… oh wait, just check any bathroom stall you’re in…I’m so THERE!! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2001, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/53 "2001-08-21T03:50:02Z")
You’re a little off on the height. But I promenade fabulously with gorgeous gals. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2001, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/54 "2001-08-21T03:51:09Z")
Did I _really_ say that? Oh Euty… ---
**Author:** ![IceQueen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/34f0e0/32.png) [@IceQueen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQueen)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2001, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/55 "2001-08-21T04:15:05Z")
Fix the edit function, and everyone will be happy. Hopefully. ---
**Author:** ![kabbes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e99b99/32.png) [@kabbes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kabbes)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2001, 10:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/56 "2001-08-21T10:19:54Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Tyklfe \* > \*\*The likelyhood of someone finding out a secret is the square of the number of people who know it. \*\* The likelihood is greater than 1?! Or do only bits of people know your secrets? :eek: pan ---
**Author:** ![techchick68](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ea5d25/32.png) [@techchick68](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/techchick68)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2001, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/57 "2001-08-21T10:29:26Z")
Hell, I enjoy my weird posts, other’s might not but it’s an interesting study in weird people because I am one of those weird people. I’m a pretty open person and I want a cig right now…sorry, I do. Not need, but want. \< shut up Liz, shut up \> Euty can you slap me around a bit 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Cartooniverse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cartooniverse/32/3084_2.png) [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2001, 10:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/58 "2001-08-21T10:43:36Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Geobabe \* > \*\*Good grief, for such an intelligent bunch of folks, it shouldn’t have to be explained that this is the Internet, readable by anyone on the planet with a connection. Sheesh. \*\* OH YEAH??? Then why the FUCK did I have to endure a 26 page interview questionnaire, DNA sample, FBI Background check replete with fingerprint cards ( that makes 4 times in my life, not bad for a non-convict…:D), interviews with my fifth grade teacher- > [@](#): > > Even then, he wasn’t really like the other boys. No, you distasteful man, I do NOT wish to elaborate ! - and what I personally found to be most humiliating, the P.H.C.R. ( Pubic Hair Crossmatch Requirement). Like I’d really want to donate mine, just for some unfortunate schlub out there who was losing his? Please :rolleyes: **Geobabe**? Thanks for shedding some light here. I just hope that I can recover from this tragic experience, go through a period of healing and coming to terms, and then do what any stable American would do. Go on the Jerry Springer show. 😃 Cartooniverse ---
**Author:** ![John\_Kentzel-Griffin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ccd318/32.png) [@John\_Kentzel-Griffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Kentzel-Griffin)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2001, 10:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/59 "2001-08-21T10:51:01Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by \*\*\*IceQueen \*\* > Fix the edit function, and everyone will be happy. Hopefully. I ain’t broke. Edit is turned off here and it won’t be turned on. There is a discussion about why in [Why is editing of posts not allowed?](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=78910) Basically, it is not a good idea to allow editing, because someone can change what they said in the middle of an argument. * * * Virtually yours, **DrMatrix** — Preview is your friend. ---
**Author:** ![dalovindj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/65b543/32.png) [@dalovindj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalovindj)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2001, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056/60 "2001-08-21T15:25:42Z")
MEBuckner: > [@](#): > > Um, Eutychus, could you pretty please with sugar on top delete the MPSIMS threads I opened last night titled Interesting Mathematical Properties of My Social Security Number, My Mother’s Maiden Name Is…, Where do YOU keep YOUR Hide-A-Key?, and Goat sex turns out to be a lot more fun than you might think! Damn that’s funny. I love to laugh . . . DaLovin’ Dj [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rather-disturbing-trend-on-the-sdmb/77056.md?page=4)