Naked Photo Test

[Aliantha]

I think most Aussies would agree with that. We have it pretty sweet down here.

[lumberjim]

this whole thing assumes that the photographer has been dealt with, i presume?

It comes down to logic. i can't destroy or keep it? if it is bad enough to make me want to relocate, it has to be pretty freakin bad, cuz, i'm not all that shy. i'd trust jinx. mainly because she'd have to move too, and i know her tendency toward being mortified is much more sensitive than mine..... beyond that, why take the risk? I mean, i suppose i could trust my immediate family, and probably my sister in law......but.....if it was that bad, i wouldn't want them knowing either. if it were possible, i'd say zero......I'd rather harbor my own demons, thanks.

This is about how close we let our friends get, i suppose. That's the real question. I've had it illustrated too often that you should be nice to your enemies, because your friends might just turn out to be assholes. Keep your own secrets....you're much less likely to betray yourself.

[DucksNuts]

Dont any of you ever look in the locked box on my dresser....OK???

Promise??

[xoxoxoBruce]

When you've got kids, and something comes up, isn't it better to be able to call the parents of your kids friends and ask for help if you've got an appointment? You can't do that if you don't know them, so that's why we've always made a point of getting our kids in the habit of socializing with their school friends as well as family. It just gives you so many more options when you're in a tight spot.

Sure, kids change your dynamics, force you to interact with more people and the government. Families in close proximity also tend to intrude on your life, whether you want it or not. Family is more likely to drop by, ask for favors, nag you into going places and tough to say no to. Of course that works both ways.... gives you people to drop in on, ask favors of and nag.

I've always found when it comes to family, 300 miles is about right. Too far to just swing by, or borrow a cup of sugar, but close enough to get there fairly quickly(4or5hrs), without flying, if need be.

[Shawnee123]

I have a lot of problems trusting people, and I've found there is good reason for it. There are just some really mean people on earth and I have a knack for attracting users, or people who really don't have my best interest at heart though they might act as if they do. My ex warned me of a few women I had become friends with who he just didn't trust, and it turned out he was right. Thus, I can't trust my own judgment in such matters.


I live close to my family, but find there isn't a whole lot of "stopping by" by the 'rents or my brothers. One reason, they've always been great at respecting my privacy...but I think the lack of kids thing does make a difference. My younger brother's house is constant activity of friends and kids; I have no qualms about stopping by if I drive by and see activity, cars, etc. But I do love my alone time, and I don't think I'd enjoy a whole lot of drop-ins.

Who would I trust with a nekkid pic of me? NO ONE!!!!!

[Aliantha]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Sure, kids change your dynamics, force you to interact with more people and the government. Families in close proximity also tend to intrude on your life, whether you want it or not. Family is more likely to drop by, ask for favors, nag you into going places and tough to say no to. Of course that works both ways.... gives you people to drop in on, ask favors of and nag.

I've always found when it comes to family, 300 miles is about right. Too far to just swing by, or borrow a cup of sugar, but close enough to get there fairly quickly(4or5hrs), without flying, if need be.

I think there are pros and cons to most situations and yeah, sometimes it can be a bit wearing, but as you say, there are some pretty great benefits too. I've never noticed any nagging though. My family is very supportive on the whole. I have a lot to be grateful for in my life, and the number one thing is my family.

My closest relative lives within walking distance of our house, and the rest are all within about half an hours drive, apart from the few that live out of town. I think it's fantastic, and xmas is awesome. We have about 80 or so people at our family do on xmas night. I love it, and so does everyone else. Geez I can't wait for xmas to roll around again.

[zippyt]

Well there were some pics at one time , but that situation was DELT with , even the negitives ( pre Digi cam )

Now as to who I would trust with such , well my wife and that is about it ,

One neighber has a set of keys for our house , that is ALL .

I have ALL ways been a lowner , going down my own path , I guess that has to do with how I was raised , My father died when I was 5 and I was raised by my Mom , big sis , my Moms best friend and her 3 daughters , the lone dude in the crowd , it could be fun and it DID have its perks , but it was sorta lonely ,
As to my family , well mom didn't get along well with any of them , they all just sorta tollerated each other , nothing has changed since she died in 96 , , and my sister is or was a junkie and scamming the Gubment any way she can to get Any money she can and she raised her 4 boys to be the same way , all ways Scamming any body any time , even family .

I work HARD for what I have and it irks the PISS out of me that she doesn't have any more pride in her self or her boys !!!

I haven't spoken to her in about 3-4 years now , and as hard hearted as this sounds , that is OK with me !

[skysidhe]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I wonder how much you use it to keep people at arms length?

I would probably use it more if it worked out for me but apparently I am better on this side of the screen :p

Now about the original post. I read the article finally.

The original idea just wasn't about nudity. We have nudity galore these days so that isn't a big deal.I say the bar was set too high to gauge trust and friendship. Is there any normal friendship that can stand under the weight of having sex with a beast? no,so I think the whole premise of the test is off.

Now if it would have said 'child porn of yourself' surfacing I would have said sure. Lots of people I could trust with that.

I like low gauges of friendship like someone pulling your dress out of your panty hose when comming out of the bathroom. Anyone who does that is a friend indeed! hehe

About the list . #1. I think kids get a big dose of annoyance these days.Every walked in a middle shoool?
#2. I grew up in the country. I do agree that the sense of community isn't like it was when I was growing up. People were just nicer back then.
#3 & #4. There should be a law where we all have to 'text' all pretty and flowery like SG's story telling OR at least old world of some sort then even the insults would sound nice ( j/k)
#5 Constructive critism is a good thing.
#6 I don't watch the news.
#7 see number 5.

[Ibby]

I actually trust a lot of people. Maybe too many. Maybe I'm just too much of an optimist when it comes to some people. Maybe I'm just friendly?

[zippyt]

Maybe I'm just too much of an optimist when it comes to some people

Give it time , with age comes cinisizm ( if'n you know what I meen )

[Ibby]

Oh believe me I'm a complete cynic (if you cant TELL by a lot of what I say...), but when it comes to people I actually KNOW and to some extent LIKE, I'm more of an optimist I guess.

[Perry Winkle]

Am I the only person that would just broadcast the photo far and wide?

I'd rather not have the terrible secret and be able to move on rather than constantly worry about it.

I really can't conceive of a photo of anything short of a felony that I would care that much about other people seeing...

[Aliantha]

Ibram, the world is full of cynics. You don't need to jump on the bandwagon. Be an individual.

[skysidhe]

Originally Posted by Ibram

Posted 3/12I actually trust a lot of people. Maybe too many. Maybe I'm just too much of an optimist when it comes to some people. Maybe I'm just friendly?

yeah, I like friendly people. They're just so...... friendly.

Originally Posted by zippyt

[i]Maybe I'm just too much of an optimist when it comes to some people
Give it time , with age comes cinisizm ( if'n you know what I meen

meen?? oh and notice the date stamp. Ibram ages three days then he's all cynical now.

( just teasing you Ibram )

Originally Posted by Ibram

posted 3/15Oh believe me I'm a complete cynic (if you cant TELL by a lot of what I say...), but when it comes to people I actually KNOW and to some extent LIKE, I'm more of an optimist I guess.

Perhaps reserved is a better word? Until you get to know someone you hang back. I know I do....unless they are friendly as all get out.

Originally Posted by grant

Am I the only person that would just broadcast the photo far and wide?

It's not just a nakid photo.... it's a photo of you doing a beast.
I know it's too outrageous a notion. I know what you mean though. I don't think people care much about a nakid picture.

[Perry Winkle]

Originally Posted by skysidhe

It's not just a nakid photo.... it's a photo of you doing a beast.
I know it's too outrageous a notion. I know what you mean though. I don't think people care much about a nakid picture.

That's just it. I'm trying to think of something that I might actually do that I wouldn't want anyone to know about.