If I were a beautiful lady would I get more Pals?

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SimeyCposted 14 years ago
With my ugly mug on my profile I'm likely to get a couple of Pals, however if I updated the photo with a picture of a busty young lady, would I get more pals? *grin* Is this a sexist question or what?
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  rebekahELLEposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  hmmm, yes, this is a sexist ?
  
  looks like you're doing fine with fans and come on, you know the busty young ladies aren't really behind those avatars.... I even think some are men. :
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  Lady_Eposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Lol
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  SimeyCposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Absolutely right - and really the point I was getting at.
  
  I'm not actually complaining about the number of Pals I have - and I become Pals with someone based on content not on 'boobs' LOL....btw why am I saying Pals? it should say Fans...DOH!
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  rebekahELLEposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  we knew what you meant, the boob avatars generally don't stay around long, have you noticed? smiley, you're always giving out great advice and that brings genuine fans.
  back to work for now, just dropping in.
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  Lady_Eposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  We love you just the way you are Simey.
  
  Remember Cabin Girl - who had the Avatar of a seductive, attractive woman in a Kinky outfit.
  Well, She was a He.
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  Jane@CMposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  The answer to your original question is YES, I think they do. Cabin girl being a great example, he cleared his hubs & account more than once and built a fan base right back up with the same name.
  
  I'd say more, but my smart 47 year old brain says not to
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  free4indiaposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Don't worry your photo is already quite attractive enough to attracts gays if just pals is all you want !
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  A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Yes and no
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  Maximus591posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Yes, you will get more fans. That is a given fact.
  
  Put up a sexy picture of a scanitly clad female and your fans will come flocking in.
  
  Holier than thou types will often respond by saying ...'yeah but, it's not the picture that attracts me it's the quality of your hubs, your writing style... yadda yadda yadda'. While this argument may carry weight for some, it does not apply to the majority.
  
  So lose the glasses, grow longer hair, sprout some heaving bosoms and paint your lips a luscious red and observe as your fan total reaches epidemic proportions.
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  Princessaposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I don't think it would make that much difference. The only real difference would be the amount of junk mail received from people wanting to be your private friends
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  Black Lillyposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Well, that's the question you should ask yourself. You are a man, and what attracts your attention?
  
  Anyway, like someone said here, this is not a beauty contest. If your hubs are interesting, they are interesting. If they are not, they are not, straight and simple. And I'd not become a fan of someone if I don't like his/her writing.
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  pokey29posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Yes it is true. I started playing mafia wars on facebook, and only had a few in my mafia with this mug. Then I changed it to a hot chick and now my mafia is at 300 in two days, go figure.
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  Black Lillyposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  That was Facebook and mafia wars (whatever that means).
  Try it here.
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  Wonder_Womanposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  try just putting boobies as an aviator, youll probably get even more peeps
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  Poppa Bluesposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I like boobies!
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  Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Those little critters that fly around and yell boo?
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  myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  there u are! one more 'pal' to the list!
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  The Bardposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I did this once as an experiment. I adopted the image of Miss Philippines 2007 to see what happened. I got alot of interest, but mainly propositions and proposals from blokes. Some of them where most forward. One was especially taken, and started writing to me besotted. I had to come clean in the end, and say "look! I'm just a bearded guy who wears a panama hat!" I never heard from him again. Shame. It Could have developed into a wonderful relationship.
  
  "Some Like it Hot"! Sadly I must have cooled his ardour. As for your "ugly mug" - beauty is in the eye of the beholder - not mine, but how much money have you got?
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  Poppa Bluesposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  LOL! You're funny and a gifted writer!
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Poppa Bluesposted 14 years ago
Of course you would! But they wouldn't be your pal, they'd be the pal of your profile pic.
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Crazdwriterposted 14 years ago
lol SimeyC you are too funny...and no worries that was really me in those other profile pics.

And I don't think yu have an ugly mug at all!
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cmlindblomposted 14 years ago
Yea I don't really think hubpages is the new facebook or anything like that soo no this is not a beauty contest.
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Home Girlposted 14 years ago
With all miracles of contemporary medicine you could change not just your avatar...Boobs should not be a problem too. Just do not tell anybody and I will promise to keep quiet(may be)...
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rmcrayneposted 14 years ago
Yes, I think a beautiful female avatar may get lots of shallow followers.
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  prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  correct! I think you should write good articles, then you will find true followers who will read your hubs and they will recommend it to others..
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prettydarkhorseposted 14 years ago
fans only what kind of fans, are they going to read your hubs??? A BIG NO>>
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  Maximus591posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  <snipped - no personal attacks in the Forums>
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  prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Of course I want people to read my hubs that is why I am writing..
  what is not so important???
  
  You know what you are very negative!
  
  Have a good day...
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  manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Good Answer...PDK!
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  prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  hi manlypoetryman,how are you!
  
  I will send that boy to a seminar
  
  seminar on courtesy!
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  manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this
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  Maximus591posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  <snipped - no personal attacks in the Forums>
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  prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  you said this "are you so precious that you need people to read your hubs? What does it matter if they read them or not? Have you an over inflated sense of your own writing style... are you a wannabe just waitng to be discovered? lol "
  
  thats your word, it is rude and you need to respect people...
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manlypoetrymanposted 14 years ago

You tell 'em...PDK! "Hey...do ya' know who it is ya' messin' with?"
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  tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  hi manly !
  Who is he ?
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  manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I think that was our resident troll...?
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  tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Realy ? which of them? there are a few !
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  manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I've seen him a few times...when i was juz leavin' a post...funny...how he went after one of the nicest ladies on here...and i don't see him countering a Manly Man!
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  prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  thats is funny lol.
  
  He needs to have a seminar on good manners and right conduct, respect, politeness because this is a forum, not a flea market...
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  Maximus591posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  So, your concept of respect is to be encouraging and supportive, say good things about peoples hubs and generally be an all round nice girl? Nothing wrong with that. This concept of respect will be shared by many wannabe's.
  
  However, showing respect does not need to be sugar coated in this fashion. Being brutally honest is also a form of respect. If that does not fit with your concept of respect then you need to broaden your understanding of what resoect is. Respect is not about being nice and agreeing with everything you say.
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  manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  You keep typin'...but all I hear is "blah, Blah, Blah"!
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  Maximus591posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  perhaps you are just not a very articulate individual.
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  manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Yeah...That's it...how astute!
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  Poppa Bluesposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Well one can be honest without being rude, or even negative. That is your choice, or since you weren't asked directly, perhaps it would be wise to be silent. It's better to be quiet and thought a fool then to open one's mouth and remove all doubt, no?
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  prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  You know what, you can always say things in a nice way. I dont require you to agree with what I say, nor I require the thousands of hubbers here to have the same opinion with me, just dont insult somebody,
  
  Sit down for a minute, think and review what you said, and apologize, thats being a man, or rather a person....
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  tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Of course it isn't !
  And you should broaden you understanding as well, concerning manners.
  Not all people like to be treated the way you do, specially ladies.
  If you want to fight, you can do that with me. I can't care less what you have to say !
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  manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  He wouldn't be that foolish...would he?
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torimariposted 14 years ago
Cynicism is not the same as spewing bs that far exaggerated what PDK meant--that's more than the inflated behavior of some dolt than cynic.
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  manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Gee...what we needed...a self-proclaimed cynic...that really just wants to start a "Hub-Bub" !
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  torimariposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Yup, I haven't even seem him here before--I guess I've really been out of the loop in the forum.
  
  Now I'll know to disregard this fellow.
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Crazdwriterposted 14 years ago
I doubt he'll learn guys...just ignore him and let him wallow in his aloneness
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zampanoposted 14 years ago
I agree with you
Why don't you just display a picture of you on bathing clothes ?
Show us your biceps man.

anyway, it's hard to compete with this...
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  Maximus591posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  That is a picture of Sexy Jonty.
  
  Sexy Jonty is an Indian man hiding behind an attractive picture of an Indian female.
  
  This example rather illustrates the point the OP makes. Sexy Jonty merely uses his fake female picture as a way of pulling people towards his hubs. He's a conman... oops, smart businessman I should say. hahaha.
  
  Just be aware of who you are dealing with. I detest the fakes.
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  tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  
  Well that's the point
  Sexy pictures turn men on .
  So sexy jonty is very smart !
  I thought she was a lesbian !
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  Maximus591posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I think that says more about you than Sexy Jonty.
  
  Perhaps you have closet lesbian tendencies you feel a crushing need to share with us.
  
  he he he
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  tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Maybe I have ! what's your problem ? R U a woman ?
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  manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I guess he may be that foolish...after all Go gentle on him, tantrum...Naah...on second thought...let the games begin!!!
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  Maximus591posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Seeing as I have railed against the fakes, the charlatans, the wannabes and the gender undetermined, wouldn't it be a delicious irony if I were a sexy, ample breasted 20 year old female?
  
  ho ho ho.
  
  It's Ok if you have lesbian feelings for me. It's only natural for a lady of an advanced age (such as yourself) to give in to desires she has repressed all her life.
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  tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  
  I don't fall for 20 year old girls looking as dumb as you!
  At my age I am very exigent
  You should change your avatar ?
  REally silly girl you are !
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  Maximus591posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  But at your age can you really expect more than you deserve? I always thought the older you get the less demanding should be.
  
  I mean, look at me, I'm young and beaitiful that's why you hate me.
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zampanoposted 14 years ago
That was my point.
Fakes rather indispose me.
So SimeyC, you just keep your photo !
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tantrumposted 14 years ago
Maximus :

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  tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I just begin
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manlypoetrymanposted 14 years ago

"Warriors...Come out to pla---aaay!Warriors...Come out to pla---aaay!"

There you go...tantrum...maybe this will bait 'em a little!
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  tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  you know I love a good fight!
  But these maximus, wahtever he is, is too slow and dumb for me !
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Poppa Bluesposted 14 years ago
Why waste your time? He only argues for entertainment. Unless you enjoy that too?
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  tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  No! I only enjoy people that can fight with me at the same level.
  this one is way tooooo low !
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  Poppa Bluesposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I prefer to make love!
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  tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Definitely !
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Pearldiverposted 14 years ago
Minimus... Perhaps an avatar of a dickhead would better suit your nature

@ OP.... Just be yourself.
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Denno66posted 14 years ago
It appears as though nobody is attracted to sheep. Hmm, big mystery there.
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  Poppa Bluesposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Yeah cause I like lamb and I like wool even if it does itch!
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  Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I am perplexed.
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  myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  hmm....yes, u kinda get the feeling they're...well evasive sort of...anyway, u could always try a wolf!
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  Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I actually thought of using my own picture, but thought I'd go for the inane.
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  myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  oh i like sheep alright....they're rather benign...and cuddly too! stay with it...
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  Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Thank you, it seems to fit me well(don't read too heavily into that one, please)
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  myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  o.k. lol!! spoken like a sheep!!!
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  Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  That is baaaaad
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  myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  !
  
  (((softly cuddles the wool....warm...!)))
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  Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I do my best. Haven't had a cold in years
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  zampanoposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  oh c'mon.
  Most useful to lone mountain shepherds.
  And discreet with that.
  hehehe
  its' a nice picture anyways.
  with those funny riders
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  Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I am afraid.
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  myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  there u go sheep!! and safe from swine flu too!
  life's good....
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  Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  No, that's scary! No!
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myownworldposted 14 years ago
urm...what exactly do u mean when u use the word 'pals'?

elaborate...
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rebekahELLEposted 14 years ago
oh my, I see maximus has his little altar egos following him around again this morning, now they come in threes...
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  myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  what??? where???
  
  (I have to run!!)
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Flightkeeperposted 14 years ago
If you want to change your avatar to a pretty girl with big boobs, you'll probably get more fans. And if that's all you want, you'll always be a pretty girl with big boobs no matter what you write.
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  Maximus591posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  You don't get it.
  
  It's not about being perceived as vacuous - pretty girl, firm ripe breats, dumb brain - it's about using it as a business tool. There is a modus operandi at work in using a hot picture to attract visitors.
  
  Indian men hide behind attractive indian females as a way of luring you to their hubs. Look around you, there is an explosion of hubs feature bollywood actresses / models in varying states of undress. Having an ugly fat Indian male as your avatar pic would be counter productive to your agenda of drawing people to view your hubs.
  
  Even your avatar is a fake representation. What does that say about you?
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Poppa Bluesposted 14 years ago
I love to pal around with boobies too!
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  myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  poppa I want one of those things u have...that keep u going strong 24/7!
  what's the secret ingredient? tell me ..tell me...?
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  Poppa Bluesposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  An active imagination!
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  myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  ..oh no!....here I was hoping for something less complicated...hmmm
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  Poppa Bluesposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  It's not complicated...when you're in my arms, just do what comes natural! :-X
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  myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  (((blush))) sounds pretty easy....
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  tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Hi myown !
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  myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  hello dear T!
  
  (oh, just realized this ISN'T the 3 word thread?!)
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  tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  come and join us in the 3 word one ! Waiting 4 U !
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Poppa Bluesposted 14 years ago
I don't know about wooly boobies though
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  Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Mmm, itchy and stuff.....
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  myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this
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Poppa Bluesposted 14 years ago
...wait! Wasn't that a song?? Wooly Bully!!! Yes!
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Denno66posted 14 years ago
thinking's complicated?
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  myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  poppa's 'imagination' is! hard to come by anyway!
  
  ((now..now..don't tax that simple mind of yours))
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  Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  He is 'one of a kind'
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Poppa Bluesposted 14 years ago
That I am darlin, that I am! LOL!
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Denno66posted 14 years ago
Don't think I'd want to change genders just to get more traffic, hmmmm.....
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Denno66posted 14 years ago
That you don't place that much self-importance on your looks? But, for business reasons, yes, you are correct, unfortunately.
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  Maximus591posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  and what does your sheep image say about you?
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  Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  That I came here to write fiction, not attract people to my beautiful image?
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  Maximus591posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Then why hide behind an image of sheep?
  
  Do you not have the confidence to reveal your true identity? Are you suffering from ugly-phobia? This is a condition that many female writers fall foul of, but i doubt you're female.
  
  Your sheep avatar is a meek image. Sheep represent a lack of identity (blindly following the flock). Not a good first impression.
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  Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Actually, I like this image. It is representative of my ancestry. As to my actual appearance, I'm all set there, thanks.
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  rebekahELLEposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  and what do your multiple personalites say about you maximus???
  
  a rather lowly existence trolling the forums with ridicule.
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  Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Oh, really? What of this?
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  Maximus591posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Oh please.
  
  Not another lonely, desperate, middle aged American female who seems hell bent on stalking me. What joy!
  
  Don't you have a husband to keep you amused, dear?
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zampanoposted 14 years ago
soft warm wool can be very attractive.
I was told that once.
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Denno66posted 14 years ago
Oh, we have a history here?
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