Sometimes in trying to write these updates I start to wonder if my life is really as boring as it appears when written down! I suppose it is a process of opening up and learning to express myself and becoming more comfortable with sharing to an open community. Ive chatted via IM with a few members and a couple of them have told me some not so nice stories about some not so nice (or ethical) members who caused them grief.
There is a lot to learn about how to approach people in this community. Obviously everyone has different desires, goals, attitudes, reasons for participating. Here I am a 38 year old male in a community that seems to be dominated by younger women. I become a minority, worried about assumptions and stereotypes and worried about making assumptions and falling in to the trap of stereotyping.
Some of my thoughts stem from the fact that I just realized that there are member with whom I share a physical/professional/actual place. Granted, its a big physical/professional/actual place but I cant help but wonder what happens if we recognize one-another? Maybe its part of the thrill, the voyeur in me kind of gets excited at the risk. Is it a risk? Should I approach (via SG) these other members or leave well enough alone?
Damn, this site infects my thoughts and brain.
Open or Insecure?
Progressive or Maladjusted?
Honest or Overwhelming?
Trusting or Gullible?
Sexual or Depraved?
Anyone want to get a drink next week?
There is a lot to learn about how to approach people in this community. Obviously everyone has different desires, goals, attitudes, reasons for participating. Here I am a 38 year old male in a community that seems to be dominated by younger women. I become a minority, worried about assumptions and stereotypes and worried about making assumptions and falling in to the trap of stereotyping.
Some of my thoughts stem from the fact that I just realized that there are member with whom I share a physical/professional/actual place. Granted, its a big physical/professional/actual place but I cant help but wonder what happens if we recognize one-another? Maybe its part of the thrill, the voyeur in me kind of gets excited at the risk. Is it a risk? Should I approach (via SG) these other members or leave well enough alone?
Damn, this site infects my thoughts and brain.
Open or Insecure?
Progressive or Maladjusted?
Honest or Overwhelming?
Trusting or Gullible?
Sexual or Depraved?
Anyone want to get a drink next week?
I always wonder when I'm walking around (especially in downtown Boston) if I'll see anyone I know from this site. I think I'd be way too shy to approach them, but it's weird just knowing they're out there.
If you haven't yet, you should go to an SG Boston event. It'll be a good time.