Pretty much the same. A little more shy, a little less confident. I have been described by a few Lushies as having an Alpha male persona here, which is odd, because that's not the vibe I feel I give off (or intend to give off).
I have tried to be the same person on Lush as I am off. It would be far too hard for me to come off with a different persona.
I think this is a very interesting topic, particularly for some of the longer-term members of Lush.
When I first joined, I wasn’t bothered at all about the perception other members had of me, in fact, I was rather like a kid in a sweetshop. Then, a couple of years into my time here, and once I had made ‘virtual’ friends who I liked and deemed more real friends, I felt I needed to be a little more ‘refined’ somehow for the impression I gave to those friends.
Now, I’m not really bothered about perceptions here. I am who I am, and a few Lush friends are now in my non-Lush life too. They count a lot, others here not so much.
Wouldn't you rather have a nice cup of tea?
The only real difference between LS and RL is I'm not posting sex-stories on my Facebook page. I'm a little less filtered here about some things, and a little more private about others, but otherwise, I'm pretty much myself for better or worse.
"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth." - Oscar Wilde
Don't believe everything that you read.
I'm pretty much as what I write, as far as my humor is concern. I like to think that I have a soft heart, when it comes tp sensuality and love writing. I'm an easy going person, with a cast of characters as friends in my daily life at home and the bookshop. I try to seen things as they are and not what think they should be. I leave that to people who are smarter than I am.
being on lush for 5 years, I have learned that alot of people judge you by what you post in the pic room, and what I enjoy doing in my RL..I have many sweet friends on here, I try to be a little nicer than I was when I first joined, but with alot of my friends leaving the site, it's difficult..I am aware of all my blocks, and it does not bother me in the least, assuming I DONT EVEN KNOW YOU'S...oh well JEALOUSY , dont know why, I am not here to steal , flirt with anyone else's partner..Like me or not, I WILL NEVER CHANGE HOW I CONDUCT MYSELF........have a good day
Hmmm. I chose a Lion as my avatar because I’m really a lamb. My bio is me. Actually Lush has changed me in many ways. I had been married to business for so long I had lost my identity. I think life changes us all. I had never written before outside contracts and legal documents. After I discovered erotica on Lush and attempted to write, I found a new hobby.
I hope I’m perceived as I am. A guy that cares about others and doesn’t need to bring others down to build myself up. But how I’m perceived on Lush is up to you.
I have a tendency to be depressed. I lost my mom a year ago and since that I wasn't really able to smile, to really smile.
I'm emotional and have big trust issues, especially when someone wants to get closer to me. And these are all negative sides... BUT
I can be sweet, I am loyal to friends, I am a good listener, I support people and I always try to make their day better.
If you manage to enter in the circle of my closest friends, you'll see how I can turn into a lion to protect the people I love.
But I have big trust issues with people I don't know.
And once that trust is broken, it's broken.
It may be crass to say but I dont really care how I am perceived here....I am who I am.....I do try to be the same person here that I am in real life and it is up to you to decide if you like that or not.....I dont care.
I've wondered this from time to time and I think the perception others have about me will vary widely based upon the person. More than one RL friend has said I have the best stories and I don't mind sharing even those that are a bit embarrassing if it lightens the mood and helps people smile. I love cocktail party conversation-sparkling, witty, fun and short-lived. I'm generally easygoing unless you step on a topic that matters and then I will calmly and efficiently debate you into the dust. That said, being mean or unkind is a choice I choose not to make so if I don't like you then you will probably never really know. If you do know, then I must REALLY not like you. More than anything I have zero tolerance for selfish people and people who inflate little issues into big dramas. Ick.
I have developed some truly essential friendships here that I've treated carelessly at times to my eternal disappointment. I'm a bit manic and constantly on the go so I am not here nearly as much as I intend so friendships suffer. When you do catch me I think I'm easy to speak to-friends say that I give great conversation.
There are so many Lushies that I would love to know better and read more of their lovely stories. Someday I'm sure I will.
Most likely, I am perceived as dark, but that is not who I am. The dark side of my writing doesn't fit my personality. At times my poems reflect with a sensual brush of my pen. There are those more gifted, but don't have the feelings I like to espouse. I prefer truth in honesty of my poetic words. I don't have time or patience to warble a patronizing pleasantry of platitudes. I enjoy a good conversation, discussing writing, and I am not into wasting time gathering fools. I have noting to gain by lying and less to gain by being an idiot. I love to collaborate in writing, so please give that some thought. I am a HUGE believer in common sense and logic.
Your eyes would melt and your nethers would flow like two Niagara Falls places end to end. That’s the only difference. The inter webs protects the humans like that.
I don't even know how I perceive myself so whatever.
I have no idea whatsoever.
I'm apparently perceived to be a lousy writer since I've never been asked to be a mod.
how am I perceived here, difficult one,, well ive been here about a year, I tend to come here just to read the stories, im finding out there seems a lot more to life than I ever imagined, , being brought up in England to be catholic and decent, whatever that means. anyway ive had no comments here on lush realy, im probably the same in real life as I am here, , if people I know in real life knew I came here id probly be described as a pervert,, haha, each to there own I say,, some great stories here, , some odd ones, and some I cant begin to understand ,, yet,
so , thanks for having me here , and take care all, ,
I'm actually much more amplified in real life. I'm not much different.
Here on Lush, I keep a small group of friends who I try to stay in touch with a couple time a week. In real life, I have very few close friends. I do try to be kind as much as possible and as much as others allow me to be. I do get a bit frustrated when I don't get feedback from my friends about things I post.
On Lush, I try to edit some of the more demure parts of my persona out and fill the voids they leave with a bit more confidence and assertiveness regarding my opinions. That's pretty much the only difference, and the more I experience it, the more it seems to equalize between internet and reality.
i carry the wise words of rupaul to heart, "other people's opinion of me is none of my business". i feel if i cared too much about what others thought, i'd censor myself into oblivion. i wish nothing more than to remain genuine.
that being said, a common theme in my friend requests is "down to earth" and "friendly". i like to think i'm both of those☺
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