Naked Photo Test - Page 2

xoxoxoBruce · 03-12-2007, 06:29 AM

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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.

Aliantha · 03-12-2007, 07:31 PM

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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.

Shawnee123 · 03-12-2007, 10:28 AM

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!!!!!

zippyt · 03-12-2007, 08:30 PM

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 !

Ibby · 03-12-2007, 11:15 PM

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 · 03-12-2007, 11:26 PM

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 · 03-15-2007, 06:17 AM

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 · 03-15-2007, 07:10 AM

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...

skysidhe · 03-16-2007, 10:24 PM

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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.

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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

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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.

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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 · 03-17-2007, 05:44 AM

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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.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-17-2007, 05:25 PM

How about screwing a goat? Or your Mom? No offense to your Mom, but I don't think that's something you'd spread around.
The point however is how many people would you trust with something incriminating.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-17-2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibram

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.

In the years ahead you'll cross paths with people who will break your trust, break your heart and maybe break your bones......but only you can break your spirit.
Being cynical won't protect you from them......even being cautious to the point of paranoia, won't completely protect you.

That being the case, why subject yourself to the side effects, the down side, of being cynical and/or excessively cautious. Why be relieved the worst didn't happen, when you can be genuinely happy that something good did. Why avoid making a new friend, the one you'd write to reader's Digest about being the most unforgettable character you ever met, just to avoid the possibility of being offended by them.

Cynics don't suffer any more or less, at the hands of the world, than optimists. But they do suffer considerably more of their own doing.
Your choice, Bro. You don't have declare yourself one way or the other and to commit to one way, would be foolish. Just keep the above thoughts in mind when making choices rather than pre-plan your choices ahead of time.

Would I lie to you.... my oldest and dearest friend?
Unless, of course, there was money or women involved.

Aliantha · 03-16-2007, 02:22 AM

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

piercehawkeye45 · 03-17-2007, 06:39 PM

I try not to be too optimistic or pessimistic. Both can hurt you badly. It really doesn't matter if the glass is half full or half empty because there is the same amount of water in it no matter which way you look at it. No reason to kid yourself.

Prepare for the worst hope for the best.

For the photo thing, I have one friend that I would trust with it completely. I have others that I am sure wouldn't do anything with it but I have been screwed over with things like that in the past so it takes a while for me to get a full trust in people.

TheMercenary · 03-24-2007, 06:18 PM

I trust very few people completely. I will give you the shirt off my back if you really need it, but I would not trust you to give it back when you were done with it, so you may not get it in the first place. I trust my wife completely. I am not so sure I trust all my kids because they are probably just like me when I was a kid, not very trust worthy. I trust my brothers, some more than others. Outside of that I really don't trust anyone. Even the people that you think are your best friends in life can turn on you. Ask anyone who has had a really bad divorce. Think of the most noble of people in life who have fallen from grace due to actions where they took advantage of others for personal gain and got caught. The list is pretty long. Preachers, politicians, lovers, family... Yea, I pretty much don't trust anyone.

03-12-2007, 10:28 AM	#3
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	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!!!!! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

03-12-2007, 08:30 PM	#4
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	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 ! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

03-12-2007, 11:15 PM	#5
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	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? __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

03-12-2007, 11:26 PM	#6
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	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 ) __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

03-15-2007, 06:17 AM	#7
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	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. __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

03-15-2007, 07:10 AM	#8
Perry Winkle Esnohplad Semaj Ton Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 2,259	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...

03-17-2007, 05:25 PM	#11
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	How about screwing a goat? Or your Mom? No offense to your Mom, but I don't think that's something you'd spread around. The point however is how many people would you trust with something incriminating. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-16-2007, 02:22 AM	#13
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Ibram, the world is full of cynics. You don't need to jump on the bandwagon. Be an individual. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-17-2007, 06:39 PM	#14
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	I try not to be too optimistic or pessimistic. Both can hurt you badly. It really doesn't matter if the glass is half full or half empty because there is the same amount of water in it no matter which way you look at it. No reason to kid yourself. Prepare for the worst hope for the best. For the photo thing, I have one friend that I would trust with it completely. I have others that I am sure wouldn't do anything with it but I have been screwed over with things like that in the past so it takes a while for me to get a full trust in people.

03-24-2007, 06:18 PM	#15
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	I trust very few people completely. I will give you the shirt off my back if you really need it, but I would not trust you to give it back when you were done with it, so you may not get it in the first place. I trust my wife completely. I am not so sure I trust all my kids because they are probably just like me when I was a kid, not very trust worthy. I trust my brothers, some more than others. Outside of that I really don't trust anyone. Even the people that you think are your best friends in life can turn on you. Ask anyone who has had a really bad divorce. Think of the most noble of people in life who have fallen from grace due to actions where they took advantage of others for personal gain and got caught. The list is pretty long. Preachers, politicians, lovers, family... Yea, I pretty much don't trust anyone. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

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