How something is said is as important as what is being said. It is possible to tell the truth in a fashion that is not rude or demeaning to the other person.

There are reasons for not allowing such words on this site.

For one, not everyone is as open to profanity, and we may chase off members with such speak. We are not in the business of offending others.

Also, the majority of our users are parents, I would think...and they would like to be able to go on the site with their kids present. It's one thing if you go into the "Sex and Dating" forum, because you expect dirty talk, but we need to keep the rest of the site family-friendly.

A clear set of rules makes it easier for the Administration to keep this a happy and user-friendly site. There are plenty of places out there where one can be as crass as they choose.

Do you ever feel you put way to much faith in others and don't except the truth?

I'm done! I've had as much as I can take and I'm not taking anymore!

They come and they go if they are not suitable then let go

Plenty of fish (No pun intended) where they came from

where are yall getting some of these smileys

Just let the bad ones go.......

What is it that makes you a true smartazz?

you'd be still finding an "internet person" not the real one.

Im thinking after 19 years it is not going to change.

Some of the people I admire most on here would not be seen as "positive" people. Maybe I'm more of a realist with a touch of fairy tale thrown in, but I prefer to hear their opinion, without censorship. (I'm just rambling here, sorry).

When someone takes the time to send a random note, letting you know they appreciate something you have wrote down, I think that is shows true character, no matter what their personality is.

Both of those "types" of people make excellent friends.

Do you think maybe it is time to quit looking for that one that fits ones preference and instead just focus on ourselves instead? At least after over 17 years of being single I'm starting to believe that just maybe it would be better to focus on ourselves instead of what may not be out there after all.

From another angle:

The site I use for the profiles on the "One Glorious Profile" thread -- probably 85% of those profiles say something like "I am not like anyone you have ever met!" and then go on to write the exact same five sentences you'll find in each of the next 5682 profiles.

Either they have never read another dating site profile (which is entirely possible, given the average literacy level), or they simply have no idea what the words mean.

I have come to the conclusion that people who try too hard in their profiles to convince you that they are unique or sexy or "intelegent" probably aren't.

It takes more than someone saying "I am ______" for me to believe it. Prove it. The profile gives them a decent shot at it -- most of them fail to take advantage of the opportunity.

Humm...to each their own.....and as for..........................

Either they have never read another dating site profile (which is entirely possible, given the average literacy level), or they simply have no idea what the words mean.

I can say, for me, thats pretty presumptions..

I'm not here much, or anywhere else, but work. I don't have much time to surf, and read profiles.

I have been informed, that I should add more to my profile, and I thanked them for they're imput. I guess if it really made a difference in the whole "scheme" of things??????????

Its a nice place to visit though....