I don’t post to the TMI, Sex, or Flirt threads simply because no one ever responds to me. People find me boring online I guess, which is pretty funny, because I’m a relatively interesting and cute girl IRL.
Ah well, whatcha gonna do?
Stephi …“whatcha gonna do?”
Try submitting a link with a few pics. Or better yet just send 'em to me. I’ll flirt w/ ya 
Do people reply much at all in TMIs or flirts? I would have said its mostly a lot of people posting something of interest to them, with only an occasional lol to aknowledge someone else.
Erm…links…one sec…
I agree with you - I’m not too shy, just believe in time and place.
A fiery red head (or is it honey brown now) in a leather dress and go-go boots.
ggrrr… sorry I’m not Rufus w/ my head in your lap, sounds like a good deal. Except for that part about being castrated. That might scare off some guys. :eek:
BTW That one pic of your new boots is almost an upskirt photo. Try it again.
Oh Jen…uh Jenny an “evil twin” huh? You’ve got one of those too. Think I’ll start calling you WickedJen
Too bad we can’t have just one sock to allow these twins to express themselves without reflecting on our usual self.
I’m horny as a boatload of sailors sometimes too. 
and shy as well.
I do post in some of the sex threads but I don’t do so in a penthouse kind of way (At least I don’t think I do) … sometimes you have someone who genuinely wants some honest feedback about how to improve their technique or about how to open up the lines of communication with their partner. Why would either of those things be considered lowering the tone of the boards?
Most of the people posting here have had sex and many people would consider sex an important part of their relationship. My philosophy is you probably shouldn’t be doing something you are too embarassed to speak of.
I think if we had more open and honest discussions about sex that people would become more comfortable with this subject and, who knows, then maybe there would be fewer unwanted advances, pregnancies and STD’s. People should be comfortable with their bodies and instead of harboring the ‘gee am I normal’ kinds of thoughts - if they could discuss their thoughts and feelings with others they’d find some kindred spirits. Certainly that would be a good thing?
Do you mean that we should all feel comfortable telling complete strangers the most intimate details of our lives? And if we don’t feel comfortable, we shouldn’t do them? Can’t honestly say I agree with that notion.
As for what constitutes lowering the tone, we’re talking about two different types of thread. The one you are describing would raise the tone.
I’m hesitant to read/post to sex threads because…
…ahem…
…I post from work.
I clicked on the aforementioned dantheman thread, and promptly realized there was NO WAY I could read that thread at work. For a couple reasons, one of which is that my back faces the cube door, and I don’t need anyone reading over my shoulder.
And if I ever leave my desk for a minute or two and leave the SDMB up (but not maximized on top) I’m somehow paranoid that someone will need to get something from my PC (not unheard of around here) and see that I’ve got some crazy TMI thread open.
And then there are some things that I just don’t want to blab to everyone. If there were fewer of you reading this, I might reconsider. But knowing me, I’ll admit some deep dark smutty fantasy, and realize that every ex, every relative, and every coworker conveniently became a Doper last week. :eek:
I’m not advocating stopping random strangers to chat about your escapades… but I also don’t feel the mention of sex should send anyone fleeing the room blushing either. I have a group of friends I feel comfortable discussing more intimate things with and I don’t mind posting things here if I feel its appropriate.
I am laughing out loud - I read your thread with most interest (is it getting hot in here?) until a few posters decided to turn it into a flirting session.
I cannot, will not post to the TMI threads. I read them occasionally and almost always regret doing so (except maybe the 1st page of danetheman’s thread.
I respect that opinion, but it seems to me you should respect the sensibilities of others. If they don’t feel comfortable talking about it, that’s certainly their affair. If they don’t have a group of friends with which they discuss such intimate things, that too is their affair.
I’m quite happy to discuss intimate stuff with my best buds, there’s very little they don’t know about me. Jeez, if they ever had cause to blackmail me…
But there are just certain things I don’t feel entirely comfortable sharing on the boards, even though if I think I could make a useful/interesting/funny contribution. IRL, however, get me drunk and I’ll start spilling all my dirty little secrets. I’m sooooo indiscrete after a few bevvies, mainly because I decide everyone in the world is my best friend.
Well, get me drunk and all sorts of weird things happen.
Such as…?
I’m not sure. It’s been a while. But as long as there are no cameras, I’m okay. Or witnesses.
… and yet oddly enough, you keep reading and posting in them:
Tell us about your first threesome
Multiple orgams (poll for women)
Yep, another thread about sex… – which you started.
:dubious:
Let’s be fair. Soapbox Monkey is not saying he is one of those “rare people in our modern culture who still have a sense of shame.” He’s saying Jennyrosity is.
And that’s not even true! I’m not ashamed, just a little cautious. But I certainly don’t see sex as something to be ashamed of, in spite of my Catholic upbringing!