It is so frustrating to constantly come upon threads where people do not tell about the frame of reference they are in. There will be posts about gender differences wherein a person does not say what sex they are even though that might completely change the meaning of their post. It could be about a country, sexual preference, your age, or anything. Before you post that comment ask yourself “Will my A/S/L effect the meaning and or impact of my post?”. It could mean a world of difference in how people interpret your meaning.
Well, I’m 24/F/Australia.
I hope that helps you read the rest of my post…
Link ?
O.K, that was a bit snarky.
Could you perhaps point me in the direction of a ‘typical’ post that would have its meaning completely changed if, for example, the reader suddenly knew the poster had a penis, resided in the UK or was 90 years old ? Or the post that brought this OP on, perhaps ? I am confused how a statement or opinion would have a new meaning simply because the poster had a penis… unless the actual topic was penis-related, of course. Or was a 60 year old, or lived elsewhere. You get the picture.
26/Please/Middle of Nowhere
I see your point. Sometimes, it gets too confusing with the sheer number of Dopers. They don’t have to be so A/S/L oriented, but if they could just snake in a “from a guy’s perspective. . .” or something. . .
Maybe it’s just me. Maybe I don’t pay enough attention anyway.
Tripler
Rule #1: “Know your Dopers”
A/S/L?
Well my Altitude is 5250 ft over sea level, my Stove is Hotpoint and my Lighter is Colibri. Hope that helps. 
tsk… A/S/L is SOOO Yahoo! chat…:rolleyes:
In all seriousness, I truly hate A/S/L. Most of the time, people lie about one or all three, and usually for the express purpose of trolling for cybersex. I understand that it is important to establish some information at some point, but I would hope Dopers would be creative enough to sneak it in.
Besides… it’s rude to ask a lady her age 
Perhaps something like:
[rereads that]
Man, I think it’s time for bed.
How do you do American Sign Language on the net?
24/Female/Ontario
The post that prompted this was the one by dorkusmalorkusmafia in this thread.
That one is not too bad, it only reminded of this problem. I had actually been meaning to post this for several months now. I think what started it was a thread in which people from other countries were asked what their opinion of America was and about a quarter of the respondents did not state their country. Without knowing their location the meaning of their opinions was often a mystery.
When I was a poor black girl growing up in the South of Frahnce…
You’d better fetch me a rubber, love.
Uh, isn’t one of the great things about the internet how we can share ideas without being judged for our A/S/L and weight and fashion sense.
In any case, I’m Leelee Sobieski, a very well-preserved 108-years old, and in beautiful downtown Burbank. Burbank, Muldovia, that is.
37/M/Washington state
I like cats.
Food is good.
My wife and kids (Mrs. Smegma and the Smeglets) are precious to me.
Music is sanity support.
And good books.
And interesting conversation with an engaging person.
Sex is really nice!
I smoke too much when I’m stressed.
I entertain the spiders in my basement with my version of rock 'n roll and blues bashed out on a Fender Strat.
I am going to start giving my daughter, the eldest Smeglet, guitar lessons.
Unemployment sucks, but I have a few good prospects.
I don’t like ketchup.
My butthole isn’t itchy anymore.
/dev/random / XY / Within 1.5e16 light-years of you.
Specific enough?
:rolleyes:
Um, maybe it’s just me, but your linky-link seems to be fucky-fucked.
I don’t get the problem the OP has with this. If you want to know more about a poster, check their profile. If they haven’t answered the questions there, they don’t want you to know. Some people have more to hide than others.
The first time I saw A/S/L in the chat line of a Yahoo pool game, I thought the opponent was calling me a name. 
I’ve got a Colibri, too. Great lighter! Has a hole punch built right in. Which reminds me, I’ve been thinking about replacing the punch. It’s cutting a little ragged lately.
I don’t know why people have to know this about me when I post, but in the interest of full disclosure …
How ya’ doin’
A Million Ladies Tall / Song From The Sixties / Pride Of The Peaches
Does that help?