Why this question? Well several reasons, but one reason in particular was after looking through my Halloween pics and noticing how much i was playing up to the camera. Im actually pretty shy/quiet (for want of a better description..its more that i just like doing a lot of stuff on my own..and im not big on small talk), but have my moments, particularly when it comes to times when i can dress up. Thats when i'll usually let my hair down.

Im not a social bunny. Once a month social get-together is often enough of a "hit" for me. But at those times, if there is a camera around, i will do a bit of a pose. I enjoy the moment being recorded, and i want it recorded with me looking exhilarated. Doesnt mean i am hogging any limelight though, or jumping in for attention. Funny thing though, is that im a bit apprehensive of having my photo taken when it comes to everyday kinda pics.

But..i do notice a lot of people seem to really need attention..crave it. I guess this happens particularly when drinking (i dont drink..so maybe its all the more obvious to me).

So anyway..are you guilty of being an attention whore? Sometimes? Often? ALways? If so, how bad are you? What do you do?

Or..do you absolutely loath the attention whores? What gets on your goat?

hmm..this post is a little bit waffly...but hope you get my drift..!

I hate being photographed, or recorded, which is strange because I do a lot of photography and writing.

I can't stand the camera, I'll always keep a low profile if one is about.

I am not photogenic and detest taking pictures for others. Those people who do take good photo's are my heroes as I admire their patience/timing. I have probably had more passport/visa photos made of me than personal shots, over the past 40+ years.

I did tell you I would leave my camera in its case if I ever met you, eek. I won't post pictures of friends who don't want to be photographed. I don't really care what people post about me,. I'm only here to have fun. Most of my good friends I've met over internet sites where we have similar interests. I can't say I've ever had any problems. If people are nasty then that is THEIR problem, not mine. I just ignore their sad existance.

Butt-plug

Why this question? Well several reasons, but one reason in particular was after looking through my Halloween pics and noticing how much i was playing up to the camera. Im actually pretty shy/quiet (for want of a better description..its more that i just like doing a lot of stuff on my own..and im not big on small talk), but have my moments, particularly when it comes to times when i can dress up. Thats when i'll usually let my hair down.

Dear Eek,

I think you are suppressing the feelings that you have deep inside.

You try to mask this by saying the real you comes out at dressing up parties.

Would it not be nice if you had a partner that would encourage that in your daily life?

So you could be the person that you really want to be?

Just asking.

Alex

You don't really want to know do you? Isn't this one of those questions everyone except Mark is welcome to answer.

I just want to see a pic of Tigerfish's long, blond curly hair... without the ponytail.

Myself, I am quite shy. Unless I am with really good friends or my family and then I let my hair (!!) down.

On forums I can be whoever I want, which is a bit disconcerting. Also, I don't see many people daily - so when I do meet friends they tell me they can't get a word in edgways cos I babble.

I just want to see a pic of Tigerfish's long, blond curly hair... without the ponytail.

Myself, I am quite shy. Unless I am with really good friends or my family and then I let my hair (!!) down.

On forums I can be whoever I want, which is a bit disconcerting. Also, I don't see many people daily - so when I do meet friends they tell me they can't get a word in edgways cos I babble.

long blond and curly once patsy. although its still all there it s now straight a little shorter with a hint of silver grey to it.

some might say that being married for nearly 8 years and having a toddler whos a year and half old might have something to do with it.

I am a black, one-legged, single parent, Welsh lesbian, who was abused by catholic priests as a child after being burned by a cup of McDonald's coffee on the way to visit my muslim, Burmese mother, Imprisoned by the Junta. ( well that's what I intend to tell the welfare people in the UK). Hence I tend to avoid photographs, but I am prepared to be Interviewed by OK magazine for money.

Why this question? Well several reasons, but one reason in particular was after looking through my Halloween pics and noticing how much i was playing up to the camera. Im actually pretty shy/quiet (for want of a better description..its more that i just like doing a lot of stuff on my own..and im not big on small talk), but have my moments, particularly when it comes to times when i can dress up. Thats when i'll usually let my hair down.

Dear Eek,

I think you are suppressing the feelings that you have deep inside.

You try to mask this by saying the real you comes out at dressing up parties.

Would it not be nice if you had a partner that would encourage that in your daily life?

So you could be the person that you really want to be?

Just asking.

Alex

Hah..dunno Alex. Im pretty content in life. No need for attention and drama.

When im in the mood, or i put some kind of "going out hat", Im ready and willing to do the posey camera thingy thing. Under normal circumstances (everyday), i dislike the whole "heres a pic of me standing in front of this banana tree" and "heres another pic of me standing in front of a different banana tree". I cringe at having my photo taken when im in a "general" everyday kinda mood.

So..i dont think its a "mask" per say. I just enjoy different aspects of life. Each aspect needs a bit of a top-up from time to time. Like a cinema fix, a wasabi fix, a chocolate fix. I sate each craving with gusto...and when i do, it feels pretty dam_n good.

You don't really want to know do you? Isn't this one of those questions everyone except Mark is welcome to answer.

No Mark..you are welcome. We all have different perspectives in life.

Anyway..i really just wanted to create a thread that was a bit open. A bit of a bedlam discussion thread. Liked or not, it was just a random thought that i decided to post. ^^

Not talking about the raincoat brigade or the weenie wavers but some people perform better when watched.

Like actors I guess. They call those people exhibitionists.

Others are voyeurs and like to watch. A good party is a proper mix between the two hopefully 50/50.

I have dated both types of women. The exhibitionists seem to be more fun at a party. I realize most other posters have never set foot in a go go but if you take your date and she readily gets up on stage she is probably an exhibitionist. Pernod also seems to do this with Thai women. One quart to three women as a rule of thumb.

Back when I was a young man in the States I discovered even running a 16mm camera without film works great.

All swingers are nudists but not all nudists are swingers.

Nudist colonies are a good place to find exhibitionists.

No nudist colonies in Thailand. It was almost a deal breaker for me when I moved here.

I think women have to be a little more careful than men, eek. Just the difference in our genders tends to make more men into predators who might stalk women who are too open... Or, as you said... attention whores. Just being friendly is hardly being an attention whore. I think most people like to be noticed for what they perceive to be their own better features. But there are so many pyschological reasons for everything that we all do it would take several books to list just a few. Everyone of us have been affected by things that have happened to us from birth onward. Children who were emotionally scarred at an early age carry that with them well into adulthood.

I am a black, one-legged, single parent, Welsh lesbian, who was abused by catholic priests as a child after being burned by a cup of McDonald's coffee on the way to visit my muslim, Burmese mother, Imprisoned by the Junta. ( well that's what I intend to tell the welfare people in the UK). Hence I tend to avoid photographs, but I am prepared to be Interviewed by OK magazine for money.

That's only if you get married to Katie Price aka Jordan or Posh Spice.

Jordan iz well skanky innit!

He was a great player for Leeds. Not sure about the skank bit

Jordan iz well skanky innit!

False tits, false tan, false everything. And the chavs all fall for it.

Yes, i do read The Sun occasionally.

I can't stand the camera, I'll always keep a low profile if one is about.

Yep, me too, and most of my friends.

Tend to hide from the camera rather than seek it out, a bit like when I first heard my voice on radio, didn't sound like I thought I did!!.....I didn't particularly enjoy the sound of my own voice!..........unlike many I know....

Photographs a bit the same I guess, when I look in the mirrors around the house without my specs the wrinkles don't show ...... .....and when I shave I'm usually still half asleep......so good close up of reality in a photograph can come as quite a shock!!!

Through no other attribute than to be able to do some things well, I have been elevated into the limelight on occasion.......I didn't particularly enjoy the experience.

Liked your pernod comment Mark.......brought back memories..

After spending two months, stark naked, in a hospital burn ward you tend to lose your inhibitions. Besides that, as a magazine writer and photographer, and a news paper columnist it goes with the territory being photographed.

After spending two months, stark naked, in a hospital burn ward you tend to lose your inhibitions. Besides that, as a magazine writer and photographer, and a news paper columnist it goes with the territory being photographed.

Didn't anyone notice you were there ?

After spending two months, stark naked, in a hospital burn ward you tend to lose your inhibitions. Besides that, as a magazine writer and photographer, and a news paper columnist it goes with the territory being photographed.

Didn't anyone notice you were there ?

:lol:

The accident occured in Vancouver BC, Canada. I was in a private ward in the Lions Gate hospital in North Vancouver, and lay under a tent to prevent infection. I received excellent care by a whole series of nurses and nurses aids. I was especially impressed with the doctor who came to see me EVERY SINGLE DAY for 68 days. For the first 3 weeks I needed nurses aid to help me into the bath room. It hurt like hel_l to get out of bed, but I couldn't let myself poop in one of those bed things. All sense of dignity is lost in a situation like that.