Your puppy is CUTE...does HE have a profile on here? What's his s/n?

(J/K) I find it rather "amusing" when one asks "the masses" that don't even know them to "rate their profile".

I truly mean NO offense...but, I just suggest...BE YOURSELF, and represent yourself as such...albeit a "stranger's" suggestion(s).

If YOU build it...they (she) will come...

I don't! Sorry...but, it ain't my style...never has been, never will be...regardless of my "status" (I'm currently married, mind you.)

I believe I can honestly state that I have only "flirted" AFTER I have lovingly engaged with my mate and the feelings are mutually expressed...as that is only when it feels "comfy" and "right" for ME.

1. Spitting in public (can you say "EWWW"...I don't want to see nor step in your DNA, tyvm!)

2. LITTERING! Especially those who think the world is their personal ashtray and flick ciggy butts out their car window!

3. Contempt PRIOR to investigation! Listen and actually LEARN before you speak to a topic at hand.

4. Not replacing the TP roll...and when/if you actually do...you replace it so it feeds from UNDERNEATH...WTF is up with THAT?

^^^ Just to name a few, in no particular order!

Oh yeah...I always just hate to hear about people's opinions/viewpoints/knowledge on who is going to control/run our country during one of our country's most critical election years ever...

and then hear all the other folks whine about how our government "sucks" that didn't even take the time to educate themselves on the issues at hand, much less...VOTE!

Yeah, a HUGE pet peeve of mine too! *cracks the top on another Budweiser*

Your hypothetical scenario states..."if I am drowning" which means I still have HOPE! It does NOT state..."I have drowned and need CPR".

So, I say..."quite laughing at me flailing in the water...toss me the life perserver, you lazy ARSE...and keep your AZZ outta my face, TYVM"!

While many of us may be new to "this" site...please be aware a great many of us are NOT new to the internet frivolities . One "dating/friendship" equals another around these parts - just different website names, same flavor, yanno?

I tend to take a few different things into account when engaging on the internet, and forums in particular:

1. Watch, LISTEN (read)...and learn. Consistency in one's posts will always speak volumes...much like "real" life.

2. Is this a person/poster I have let into my "real" life via private emails, phone conversations, and ultimately met in person...therefore, I can more easily gauge their true point of view/perspective before responding.

3. Am *I* in a personal space to truly respond objectively...devoid of judgment depending upon the topic...and offer a slight slant or support on things in a compassionate manner?

4. What are MY motives for posting?

5. Always remember...and NEVER EVER NEVER forget...there is always a living, breathing PERSON that types the words I am responding to...regardless of THEIR intent for their post(s).

I personally think the crux of this thread should be: First LISTEN...and THEN "speak". As I truly believe, and always will believe...LISTENING is far more critical to communication vs. "talking, talking, talking, blah, blah, blah...".

In closing, the written word is oh so powerful...as evidenced by history...by which we truly learn. I believe the internet has tainted this worthwhile history....for numerous reasons...mostly due to ignorance and our society's need for a "quick fix"...but, that's just MY humble opinion.

I honestly believe the Golden Rule of "Count to 10" should apply to posting as well. Simply ask yourselves:

1. Have I truly "heard/listened" to the other poster before I reply?

2. Do I HUMBLY have something worthwhile/informative/compassionate to exchange?

3. What are MY motives with my typed words: Honest feedback? Simply state my stance and be DONE with it? Acknowledgement/pats on the back/kudos for a well-stated post? Am I truly "okay" if my words are never even acknowledged in a thread?

4. Am I typing/representing who I REALLY am..is my text the same as my spoken words would be if I were engaging PERSONALLY (face to face) with "said" poster...or is my alter-ego simply surfacing because it is "safe" behind a monitor? Would I be willing/able to stand behind these typed words when/if I ever meet this person(s) in PERSON?

So? If you have taken the time to actually LISTEN to my winded post...perhaps you will take a moment to "pause for cause" before you hit the submit button on YOUR next "serious" post(s).

Granted, I am married...but, think I can voice an opinion in here as I have been single before.

I never really cared for "flirting" perse...it always came across as false and rehearsed (time and time again and again).

I tended to be drawn to those who simply "intrigued" me...by simply being themselves...devoid of the mainstream "fluff and tuck" of impish Flirting 101.

Just sayin'....

I'm late...I'm late...for a very important DATE!

*dons party hat*

Welcome, welcome...WELCOME, my dear friend!

So sorry, but I got the invitation late...but, better late than never, eh? I brought chocolate puddin'...is that acceptable?

Now, about Larry's DNA (or is that DAN?) samples...

I make NO claim to deposits of DNA on Mr. Larry..but, Mr. Bill? Ummm...now that is a horse of a different color.

No offense...but, WHIMP! Can't even take your OWN "hit"...hafta hire someone...eh?

Shoulda know it..."you" didn't even lose your friggin' crown after being "crowned"!

Didn't you get nailed by a cabbie in your latest "video", King?

HEY? I'm a skippy hippy...displaced in NC...what's wrong with hippies?

And if things appear "old" in your area...perhaps you should take a drive outside of your "box"...that always does the trick for me.

^^^ Getting there...but, still have a few fabulous ones to add, Rick. I trust you know which ones I'm referring to.

*giggles* So am I...but, oh wait...I'm really 13!

Just ask Paper...she's actually seen my training bra...up close and personal!

Any why doesn't THAT surprise me in the slightest?

Ya' dang " tooFin' " I floss! I'm rather attached to my chompers and intend to stay that way, TYVM.

I know...*sighs*...story of my LIFE...never "cool" enough!

But, HEY? Mr. Bill sure seemed to take a liking to me! Doesn't that count for sumtin'?

BTW...certainly not a thread for suggestions on how to make Rick "more" cool or real, but I sure would like to see more of your awesome artwork posted on your profile, hon!

^^ Can I buy an "A" Vanna?

Rick? Rick WHO?

I dunno..he looks kinda/sorta familiar perhaps. Put Mr. Bill in one hand, a ciggy in the other, a blow-up parrot on his shoulder, and a smirk on his face...then perhaps I may say I know who this mystery man is.

Oh, and what/who the heck are "Bommers"?? Sounds a tad terrorist-like to me.

Hey? Rick? Got a light??

OMFG...the male ego is such a terrible thing to...

Nevermind...it's just a terrible thing!

CRY BABY!

OMG...*SNORT* I Agree! Brilliant ideas!