# I don't think I deserved to be called a whore **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [August 1, 2006, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913 "2006-08-01T17:47:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Ensign\_Edison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7ab992/32.png) [@Ensign\_Edison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ensign_Edison)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/21 "2006-08-01T18:43:13Z")
You want to get banned? Start a third thread called “Do you think I’m an attention whore?” ---
**Author:** ![Papermache\_Prince](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f05b48/32.png) [@Papermache\_Prince](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Papermache_Prince)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/22 "2006-08-01T18:43:49Z")
> [@Blanche](#): > > There are hundreds of posts with people talking about themselves on practically every forum here, yet when I do it, it’s attention whoring and the rats come out of the woodwork to call me names because of it. > > I’m glad this came to my attention before I saved up the money to buy a membership. You can go ahead and ban me now. Ah, drama queen to the end! Nobody cares enough about you to ban you. Bet you get a great view from that cross, huh? ---
**Author:** ![D\_Odds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/d_odds/32/2882_2.png) [@D\_Odds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Odds)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/23 "2006-08-01T18:46:29Z")
FTR, given some of the Attention Whoring masterpieces this board has seen, your original post and this one combined pale in comparison. Your first post, **Blanche** , had the misfortune of naming one of the boards that shall not be named, and an honest quesiton. It was closed with customary Mod snarkiness, and like many other posters before you, you came to the pit to question the snarkiness. IMNSHO, you did nothing out of line, wrong, or even worthy of being deemed “attention-whoring”, and the SDMB kittens here are just sharpening their claws. Swat them down with a few accusations of goat felching, and they won’t flash those claws as quickly in the future. ---
**Author:** ![Uvula\_Donor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e19adc/32.png) [@Uvula\_Donor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uvula_Donor)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/24 "2006-08-01T18:47:46Z")
> [@Blanche](#): > > There are hundreds of posts with people talking about themselves on practically every forum here, yet when I do it, it’s attention whoring and the rats come out of the woodwork to call me names because of it. > > I’m glad this came to my attention before I saved up the money to buy a membership. You can go ahead and ban me now. Your expenses are already pretty low, living in your parents’ basement. How many Whoppers a day are you skipping to “save up” the $15? ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/25 "2006-08-01T18:49:22Z")
Apparently the OP is used to depending on the kindness of strangers… ---
**Author:** ![Beadalin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Beadalin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beadalin)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/26 "2006-08-01T18:53:12Z")
> [@Blanche](#): > > There are hundreds of posts with people talking about themselves on practically every forum here, yet when I do it, it’s attention whoring and the rats come out of the woodwork to call me names because of it. There’s a difference between talking about yourself (heck, I’ve got a thread going right now about me!) in the context of asking others about their similar experiences or opinions on a given topic, and asking their opinions about and experiences with YOU. It can be a fine line, but it’s a line nonetheless. In one, everyone in the thread benefits by seeing info applicable to their own lives. In the other, only the OP benefits because the info is only applicable to themselves. “Attention whore” doesn’t seem that inflammatory to me, but whatever. ---
**Author:** ![woodstockbirdybird](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/woodstockbirdybird/32/7905_2.png) [@woodstockbirdybird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstockbirdybird)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/27 "2006-08-01T18:53:24Z")
> [@Uvula Donor](#): > > Your expenses are already pretty low, living in your parents’ basement. How many Whoppers a day are you skipping to “save up” the $15? Don’t be a fool. Internet addicts who live in their parents’s basements never skip Whoppers. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/28 "2006-08-01T19:07:11Z")
> [@D\_Odds](#): > > By that definition, about 1/2 the posts each day are attention whoring of some form or another. 1. I talked about OPs, not posts. 2. Even if I were talking about posts, what you say isn’t true. It isn’t even true if we restrict it to MPSIMS. My “definition” is posts that specifically solicit opinions about what others think about them, not about situations they are in or opinions that they have. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/29 "2006-08-01T19:12:51Z")
Of course not, my dear. You’re an attention **courtesan.** ---
**Author:** ![Ponder\_Stibbons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ponder_stibbons/32/343_2.png) [@Ponder\_Stibbons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponder_Stibbons)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/30 "2006-08-01T19:19:20Z")
Hmm. You’re either incredibly ignorant of common internet phrases, or a troll. I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume ignorance. [Attention Whore](http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Attention+Whore) is a common term for someone who is seen to be unreasonably drawing attention to themselves on a regular basis. Use of this term long predates the existence of the SDMB and, as I say, is quite common all over the internet. It may or may not necessarily apply to you, but if it does, it ain’t nothin’ to get all that worked up about. Now that you know what it means … > [@D\_Odds](#): > > > [@hajario](#): > > > > If starting a whole thread about what people think about you in any context isn’t attention whoring, I don’t know what is. > > By that definition, about 1/2 the posts each day are attention whoring of some form or another. Sure, there’s a _lot_ of “attention whoring” that goes on here. It’s just a phrase, Blanche, and it can (and has) been applied to a lot of other dopers besides yourself. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/31 "2006-08-01T19:25:39Z")
> [@John Mace](#): > > Apparently the OP is used to depending on the kindness of strangers… Only when she is creating enchantment. ---
**Author:** ![\_Deep\_F\_ied](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/_/7cd45c/32.png) [@\_Deep\_F\_ied](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/_Deep_F_ied)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/32 "2006-08-01T19:31:14Z")
…and the Google ads are for colon cleansing kits. Perhaps for whores who need a bit of cleaning? ---
**Author:** ![Blanche](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a183cd/32.png) [@Blanche](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blanche)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/33 "2006-08-01T19:31:49Z")
> [@Uvula Donor](#): > > Your expenses are already pretty low, living in your parents’ basement. How many Whoppers a day are you skipping to “save up” the $15? I wasn’t going to post here, but what the hell are you talking about? I live in a house that is rented by my husband and myself. I do not live with my parents, nor have I for a long time. And now more people on “that other board” are saying they are me and apparently trying to help me get banned. This is insanity. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/34 "2006-08-01T19:34:02Z")
> [@Blanche](#): > > And now more people on “that other board” are saying they are me and apparently trying to help me get banned. This is insanity. What is “that other board,” and why don’t you raise your concerns **there?** ---
**Author:** ![Uvula\_Donor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e19adc/32.png) [@Uvula\_Donor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uvula_Donor)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/35 "2006-08-01T19:37:42Z")
> [@Blanche](#): > > This is insanity. You’re funny, Blanche. Pass the Cheetos. ---
**Author:** ![Blanche](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a183cd/32.png) [@Blanche](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blanche)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/36 "2006-08-01T19:37:54Z")
> [@BrainGlutton](#): > > What is “that other board,” and why don’t you raise your concerns **there?** They are getting my email and personal information from here, and they are obviously members here. It’s like there’s some conspiracy to drive me out. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/37 "2006-08-01T19:39:39Z")
> [@Blanche](#): > > And now more people on “that other board” are saying they are me and apparently trying to help me get banned. This is insanity. **Blanche** , why in the holy hells would you give half a shit about what people on “that other board” are saying? I know that my name comes up every now and then on “that other board\*,” and I really really really don’t care. There are far more interesting things to think about. Just be pleased that people think you’re interesting enough to discuss, and move on with life. And quit talking about it, for the love of Christ. Daniel - That’s a lie: I **guess** that it comes up. ---
**Author:** ![woodstockbirdybird](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/woodstockbirdybird/32/7905_2.png) [@woodstockbirdybird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstockbirdybird)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/38 "2006-08-01T19:42:23Z")
> [@Blanche](#): > > I wasn’t going to post here, but what the hell are you talking about? I live in a house that is rented by my husband and myself. I do not live with my parents, nor have I for a long time. Answer the question, **Blanche**! How many Whoppers have you given up? p.s. Unless somebody can figure out how to log in as you and post some inflammatory shit here using your name, they’re not going to be able to get you banned, so you can tone the paranoia down a bit. Although it increasingly seems you’re either cowshit crazy or a troll, so I imagine you’ll be able to get yourself banned soon enough, should you so desire. ---
**Author:** ![\_Deep\_F\_ied](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/_/7cd45c/32.png) [@\_Deep\_F\_ied](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/_Deep_F_ied)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/39 "2006-08-01T19:45:41Z")
> [@Blanche](#): > > **I** wasn’t going to post here, but what the hell are you talking about? **I** live in a house that is rented by **my** husband and **myself**. **I** do not live with **my** parents, nor have **I** for a long time. > > And now more people on “that other board” are saying they are **me** and apparently trying to help **me** get banned. This is insanity. ohhh, the insanity!! :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2006, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913/40 "2006-08-01T19:51:36Z")
> [@Blanche](#): > > They are getting my email and personal information from here, and they are obviously members here. It’s like there’s some conspiracy to drive me out. BAHAHAHAHAA…I mean. Why don’t you just block your email address in your profile, pony up the $15, and ignore them? Your last name wouldn’t be DuBois, by any chance, would it? Attention whore=Drama queen. If no one was convinced before, this will go a long way to helping them make up their minds. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-i-deserved-to-be-called-a-whore/366913.md?page=3)