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"Another person with 'black only' profile nessages me. See this is why us guys ignore 'dos and donts' lists. Even if they looking for something specific on their profile, can look past it if needs be which I think is good thing ![]() but surely, it's up to them to choose to go outside of their preferences...not up to you to ignore them? | |||
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"Another person with 'black only' profile nessages me. See this is why us guys ignore 'dos and donts' lists. Even if they looking for something specific on their profile, can look past it if needs be which I think is good thing ![]() Lol yeah good point actually | |||
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"Thanks for speaking on behalf of all us guys!!Jeez." You are so welcome | |||
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"Another person with 'black only' profile nessages me. See this is why us guys ignore 'dos and donts' lists. Even if they looking for something specific on their profile, can look past it if needs be which I think is good thing ![]() Yep, cos if I ignored women that messaged me who's profiles say they only want guys over 6 feet I'dve missed out on a couple of very interesting meets. | |||
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"actually ash u have a great profile..not that I'm remotely interested lol..u might get past the 'NO ASIANS' with some lol" Lol ![]() | |||
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"I also thought you were black!!" Yeah I understand people may think I am black but I got text saying I am asian and I do tell then straight away. | |||
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"I still find it weird that people would mistake u as black, or white..without then looking at ur profile which actually shouts "I'M ASIAN", repeatedly lol" Yeah I know. And I have to shout it too because people dont seem to see it lol | |||
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"I also thought you were black!! Yeah I understand people may think I am black but I got text saying I am asian and I do tell then straight away. " oh yea. I got engrossed in your pics. I must have scrolled past the I'm Asian text when I read your profile. Surprising how pics can make your mind wander | |||
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"Another person with 'black only' profile nessages me. See this is why us guys ignore 'dos and donts' lists. Even if they looking for something specific on their profile, can look past it if needs be which I think is good thing ![]() ![]() | |||
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"I still find it weird that people would mistake u as black, or white..without then looking at ur profile which actually shouts "I'M ASIAN", repeatedly lol Yeah I know. And I have to shout it too because people dont seem to see it lol " stop misleading people Ok...and use less flash thanks ![]() | |||
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"I'm olive coloured...does that make me black or white ![]() makes you an olive ![]() ![]() | |||
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"I'm olive coloured...does that make me black or white ![]() ![]() ![]() but stuffed with a peppery centre ![]() | |||
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"I still find it weird that people would mistake u as black, or white..without then looking at ur profile which actually shouts "I'M ASIAN", repeatedly lol Yeah I know. And I have to shout it too because people dont seem to see it lol " Hangs my head in shame. I quickly looked at your profile before posting my earlier sun bed comment not realising you're Asian. Wouldn't have said it otherwise ![]() | |||
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"I still find it weird that people would mistake u as black, or white..without then looking at ur profile which actually shouts "I'M ASIAN", repeatedly lol Yeah I know. And I have to shout it too because people dont seem to see it lol Hangs my head in shame. I quickly looked at your profile before posting my earlier sun bed comment not realising you're Asian. Wouldn't have said it otherwise ![]() Lol ![]() | |||
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"I also thought you were black!! Yeah I understand people may think I am black but I got text saying I am asian and I do tell then straight away. oh yea. I got engrossed in your pics. I must have scrolled past the I'm Asian text when I read your profile. Surprising how pics can make your mind wander" ![]() | |||
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"Why do folk get hung up on peoples preferences if for example i come across someone who is not what i woukd generally look for but i found either them or profile interesting i would not automatically rule the person out. O p concentrate on own preferences and leave others to do what they wish with their fab choices." Yeah point taken | |||
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"Why do folk get hung up on peoples preferences if for example i come across someone who is not what i woukd generally look for but i found either them or profile interesting i would not automatically rule the person out. O p concentrate on own preferences and leave others to do what they wish with their fab choices." if someone has something on their profile that should rule me out I point it out so they can retract their offer | |||
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"Why do folk get hung up on peoples preferences if for example i come across someone who is not what i woukd generally look for but i found either them or profile interesting i would not automatically rule the person out. O p concentrate on own preferences and leave others to do what they wish with their fab choices. if someone has something on their profile that should rule me out I point it out so they can retract their offer " Yeah I once tried that, they told me to piss off lol | |||
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"I still find it weird that people would mistake u as black, or white..without then looking at ur profile which actually shouts "I'M ASIAN", repeatedly lol Yeah I know. And I have to shout it too because people dont seem to see it lol Hangs my head in shame. I quickly looked at your profile before posting my earlier sun bed comment not realising you're Asian. Wouldn't have said it otherwise ![]() It made me smile. And it was clearly not meant in any sort of negative way. | |||
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"OP...wow great pics ![]() Thanks. You ever at pink punters in mk. I am there all the time. Great night out ![]() | |||
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"Why do folk get hung up on peoples preferences if for example i come across someone who is not what i woukd generally look for but i found either them or profile interesting i would not automatically rule the person out. O p concentrate on own preferences and leave others to do what they wish with their fab choices. if someone has something on their profile that should rule me out I point it out so they can retract their offer Yeah I once tried that, they told me to piss off lol " lol can't please people can you ![]() | |||
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"OP...wow great pics ![]() Oh be quiet Dee, I've already said that...and yeah, I'm fucking jealous U havent said that about mine! blocked ash and dee... | |||
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"I take a good tan...... I just find it bizarre that in a world where Exclusion is frowned upon and diversity is a must people think writing " black only" is ok. It plainly is wrong. Just ignore the mail from ethnic groups you do not seek..... ![]() How why is expressing a preference 'plainly wrong'? I'll be honest equal opportunities really doesn't apply to who we fuck.... | |||
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"I never got the whole black and white thing... Surely it should be brown and pink? " what about peachy with a yellowish tinge. I had my skin colour confirmed last week as men were wrongly assuming it's creamy whiteish. Porcelain someone said, just the camera flash I replied | |||
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"Why do folk get hung up on peoples preferences if for example i come across someone who is not what i woukd generally look for but i found either them or profile interesting i would not automatically rule the person out. O p concentrate on own preferences and leave others to do what they wish with their fab choices." because people always find a reason to complain about the things that exclude them ...... kinda like trying to attain the unattainable... and then saying you are blameless because the unattainable is unattainable..... its the "water half full" or "water half empty" thing.... people like the focus on the negatives rather than concentrate on the people who may actually want them.... | |||
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"I never got the whole black and white thing... Surely it should be brown and pink? what about peachy with a yellowish tinge. I had my skin colour confirmed last week as men were wrongly assuming it's creamy whiteish. Porcelain someone said, just the camera flash I replied " Peachy with a yellowish tinge. Just rolls off the tongue. | |||
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"I never got the whole black and white thing... Surely it should be brown and pink? what about peachy with a yellowish tinge. I had my skin colour confirmed last week as men were wrongly assuming it's creamy whiteish. Porcelain someone said, just the camera flash I replied " well I could say if I seen a slightly discoloured anal area that u are 1% black...just like my lil bits of white pigmentation on my cock | |||
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"I usually read profiles before making contact. I think this may be a mistake since invariably I find some requirement that rules me out! ![]() I did a search for women looking for men within 20 miles of me. I stopped reading profiles after the first 20. I would hate to be the male version of me on here | |||
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"OP...wow great pics ![]() Ha ha ...well having now looked at yours I will say it ...'great pics KFP' ![]() | |||
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"I never got the whole black and white thing... Surely it should be brown and pink? what about peachy with a yellowish tinge. I had my skin colour confirmed last week as men were wrongly assuming it's creamy whiteish. Porcelain someone said, just the camera flash I replied Peachy with a yellowish tinge. Just rolls off the tongue. " and makes me sound jaundiced. On the plus side I tan easily and look much healthier | |||
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"OP...wow great pics ![]() ![]() yeah that made me cum thanks xxxx unblocked now...but not that ash guy | |||
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"OP...wow great pics ![]() ![]() But I think you got great pics too lol | |||
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"I take a good tan...... I just find it bizarre that in a world where Exclusion is frowned upon and diversity is a must people think writing " black only" is ok. It plainly is wrong. Just ignore the mail from ethnic groups you do not seek..... ![]() Equal opportunities definitely doesn't apply to whom I chose to fuck! | |||
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"I never got the whole black and white thing... Surely it should be brown and pink? what about peachy with a yellowish tinge. I had my skin colour confirmed last week as men were wrongly assuming it's creamy whiteish. Porcelain someone said, just the camera flash I replied well I could say if I seen a slightly discoloured anal area that u are 1% black...just like my lil bits of white pigmentation on my cock " You have a spotty (dotty not zittt!) cock? Cool!!! ![]() | |||
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"I never got the whole black and white thing... Surely it should be brown and pink? what about peachy with a yellowish tinge. I had my skin colour confirmed last week as men were wrongly assuming it's creamy whiteish. Porcelain someone said, just the camera flash I replied well I could say if I seen a slightly discoloured anal area that u are 1% black...just like my lil bits of white pigmentation on my cock You have a spotty (dotty not zittt!) cock? Cool!!! ![]() Its dotted for your pleasure. ![]() | |||
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"I never got the whole black and white thing... Surely it should be brown and pink? what about peachy with a yellowish tinge. I had my skin colour confirmed last week as men were wrongly assuming it's creamy whiteish. Porcelain someone said, just the camera flash I replied well I could say if I seen a slightly discoloured anal area that u are 1% black...just like my lil bits of white pigmentation on my cock You have a spotty (dotty not zittt!) cock? Cool!!! ![]() u have to be up close to lick..I mean see it | |||
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"I never got the whole black and white thing... Surely it should be brown and pink? what about peachy with a yellowish tinge. I had my skin colour confirmed last week as men were wrongly assuming it's creamy whiteish. Porcelain someone said, just the camera flash I replied well I could say if I seen a slightly discoloured anal area that u are 1% black...just like my lil bits of white pigmentation on my cock You have a spotty (dotty not zittt!) cock? Cool!!! ![]() ![]() u colour sensationalist ![]() | |||
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"The spectrum is far too broad, we should all match ourselves to this seasons Dulux colour palette." I'd say I'm almond white from the Dulux natural hints range. | |||
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"The spectrum is far too broad, we should all match ourselves to this seasons Dulux colour palette. I'd say I'm almond white from the Dulux natural hints range." I've just had a look and in the absence of "albino white with ginger tones" I shall plump for Absolute White (bloody hell, it sounds like a BNP slogan!) ![]() | |||
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"I take a good tan...... I just find it bizarre that in a world where Exclusion is frowned upon and diversity is a must people think writing " black only" is ok. It plainly is wrong. Just ignore the mail from ethnic groups you do not seek..... ![]() Perhaps not and we all have preferences. I.e not going with.lard asses who call themselves curvy but the point is valid. If you said black/ white only.in any other sphere you'd be at risk of litigation.... | |||
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"The spectrum is far too broad, we should all match ourselves to this seasons Dulux colour palette." I'm tinged green today. I'll be burnt apple green | |||
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"Another person with 'black only' profile nessages me. See this is why us guys ignore 'dos and donts' lists. Even if they looking for something specific on their profile, can look past it if needs be which I think is good thing ![]() A bit like the straight blokes who ask me if I want my cock sucked. | |||
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"I take a good tan...... I just find it bizarre that in a world where Exclusion is frowned upon and diversity is a must people think writing " black only" is ok. It plainly is wrong. Just ignore the mail from ethnic groups you do not seek..... ![]() Follow that line of thought to it's natural conclusion and then see if you can tell why it is flawed? Seriously how on earth can expressing a preference for who we have sex with be viewed as discrimination. | |||
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"I like Ash's profile and pics ![]() Hehehe. | |||
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"Another person with 'black only' profile nessages me. See this is why us guys ignore 'dos and donts' lists. Even if they looking for something specific on their profile, can look past it if needs be which I think is good thing ![]() to be fair with some pics its hard to tell if the person is Asian or mixed race, ive had a few guys mail me and because of lighting etc its hard to tell, maybe they thought you were light skinned black ![]() | |||
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"We're all pink on the inside aren't we?" Not me, I'm blue with sparkly bits. x | |||
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"We're all pink on the inside aren't we?" I'm leopard print, but only on a Friday night when I'm out. If I get run over tonight I'll confuse the heck out of the people in the hospital and then even more so at 2AM when I revert back, just before their photographer arrives to photo this phenomenon ![]() | |||
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"Another person with 'black only' profile nessages me. See this is why us guys ignore 'dos and donts' lists. Even if they looking for something specific on their profile, can look past it if needs be which I think is good thing ![]() ![]() After a thread discussing ethnicity last year I had a message telling me that my profile should clearly state that I'm not white as I am passing myself off as white with a tan. My view is that you either like the profile and the pictures or you don't. | |||
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" My view is that you either like the profile and the pictures or you don't. " I never realised you were anything but white with a tan till I met you and it doesn't matter a bean. You are you and that is what is important. | |||
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" My view is that you either like the profile and the pictures or you don't. I never realised you were anything but white with a tan till I met you and it doesn't matter a bean. You are you and that is what is important. " I have also had a message telling me I "post like a while person" whatever that means. I understand people have their preferences but you just say no to those outside your preference. | |||
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"What do i look like in my pictures? People call me oriental. ![]() Well you are from East London. ![]() | |||
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"What do i look like in my pictures? People call me oriental. ![]() ![]() Cheeky bugger. ![]() | |||
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"Another person with 'black only' profile nessages me. See this is why us guys ignore 'dos and donts' lists. Even if they looking for something specific on their profile, can look past it if needs be which I think is good thing ![]() ![]() I thought you were white | |||
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"So Ash...tell me as I didn't get past your pics...are you black or Asian hehehe ![]() ![]() | |||
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" to be fair with some pics its hard to tell if the person is Asian or mixed race, ive had a few guys mail me and because of lighting etc its hard to tell, maybe they thought you were light skinned black ![]() I have enough flesh from different parts of my body to show that none of it is white. | |||
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"What do i look like in my pictures? People call me oriental. ![]() oriental= remember who I said you looked like?! I rest my case!! Lol ![]() ![]() | |||
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" to be fair with some pics its hard to tell if the person is Asian or mixed race, ive had a few guys mail me and because of lighting etc its hard to tell, maybe they thought you were light skinned black ![]() So what are you out if interest? | |||
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"Another person with 'black only' profile nessages me. See this is why us guys ignore 'dos and donts' lists. Even if they looking for something specific on their profile, can look past it if needs be which I think is good thing ![]() ![]() I'm not English i have never put this on my profile or felt the need to mention it, its not something i hide, if a thread comes up about such things i will post, if someone asks me where I'm from i will tell them but its not something i have ever felt the need to tell someone when arranging a meet | |||
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" to be fair with some pics its hard to tell if the person is Asian or mixed race, ive had a few guys mail me and because of lighting etc its hard to tell, maybe they thought you were light skinned black ![]() Mostly Asian origin (assumed Indian but not sure where) with Portuguese and a bit of Afro Caribbean. I'm from South America/Caribbean. | |||
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" to be fair with some pics its hard to tell if the person is Asian or mixed race, ive had a few guys mail me and because of lighting etc its hard to tell, maybe they thought you were light skinned black ![]() You been using forum for Ges and I always just assumed you were white. Interesting | |||
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" to be fair with some pics its hard to tell if the person is Asian or mixed race, ive had a few guys mail me and because of lighting etc its hard to tell, maybe they thought you were light skinned black ![]() Ages not ges | |||
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" I thought you were white I have enough flesh from different parts of my body to show that none of it is white. So what are you out if interest? Mostly Asian origin (assumed Indian but not sure where) with Portuguese and a bit of Afro Caribbean. I'm from South America/Caribbean. You been using forum for Ges and I always just assumed you were white. Interesting " Why? I have always had images. | |||
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" I thought you were white I have enough flesh from different parts of my body to show that none of it is white. So what are you out if interest? Mostly Asian origin (assumed Indian but not sure where) with Portuguese and a bit of Afro Caribbean. I'm from South America/Caribbean. You been using forum for Ges and I always just assumed you were white. Interesting Why? I have always had images. " Yeah I must be colour blind because you look white but tanned to me. You got fair skin | |||
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"Seriously how on earth can expressing a preference for who we have sex with be viewed as discrimination." I think the underlying question for me on this is the reasoning behind the "preference" specified. Is it as simple as not being attracted to somebody that's "white/black/asian", or is it more a case of "I'm happy to talk to someone at work that's X, Y or Z (and possibly even fancy them a little), but they're not an 'option' in terms of being intimate with them" due to some other stigma associated with doing so? & if not that, is it the case that some people have had a bad experience with a man or woman of type X and they've decided to write off the rest of that 'group' of people as a result of that? I'm sure in some cases it is as simple as just being more attracted to / turned on by a certain look or whatever, which makes perfect sense. At the same time, I don't doubt that in some cases there is a little more ignorance involved. I happen to be lucky enough to be close to people from an array of backgrounds and feel my life is richer as a result of the diversity (and at the same time I don't really even think of us as being all that different at all). | |||
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"I'm olive coloured...does that make me black or white ![]() We always thought olives were green. | |||
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" I thought you were white I have enough flesh from different parts of my body to show that none of it is white. So what are you out if interest? Mostly Asian origin (assumed Indian but not sure where) with Portuguese and a bit of Afro Caribbean. I'm from South America/Caribbean. You been using forum for Ges and I always just assumed you were white. Interesting Why? I have always had images. Yeah I must be colour blind because you look white but tanned to me. You got fair skin " I thought Ben Greedy Thump was a white middle aged man until I had a proper look at his profile. Just goes to show | |||
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"Oh dear people are really sensitive on this site,I get mistaken for being black sometimes...so what? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |||
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"Oh dear people are really sensitive on this site,I get mistaken for being black sometimes...so what? ![]() I sometimes get mistaken for being female.... It makes my day. ![]() | |||
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"Oh dear people are really sensitive on this site,I get mistaken for being black sometimes...so what? ![]() ![]() I've got boob envy looking at you!! ![]() | |||
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" I thought you were white I have enough flesh from different parts of my body to show that none of it is white. So what are you out if interest? Mostly Asian origin (assumed Indian but not sure where) with Portuguese and a bit of Afro Caribbean. I'm from South America/Caribbean. You been using forum for Ges and I always just assumed you were white. Interesting Why? I have always had images. Yeah I must be colour blind because you look white but tanned to me. You got fair skin I thought Ben Greedy Thump was a white middle aged man until I had a proper look at his profile. Just goes to show " I'm sure he'd be most upset at the middle aged bit in that comment. ![]() | |||
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"Another person with 'black only' profile nessages me. See this is why us guys ignore 'dos and donts' lists. Even if they looking for something specific on their profile, can look past it if needs be which I think is good thing ![]() We all have preferences. No blacks, no whites, no Asians, no Bi, no Straight, no fat, no thin, no couple, no single, no bald, no long hair, no one local, no one to far away, etc. It's easy to feel 'discriminated' against when reading a profile. But with (at this moment in time) 16810 profiles online, I'm sure you can find somebody with a mutual compatability. ...or if you don't agree, to all the guys having a whine, it sounds like sour grapes and you are gonna turn more people off. | |||
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"Another person with 'black only' profile nessages me. See this is why us guys ignore 'dos and donts' lists. Even if they looking for something specific on their profile, can look past it if needs be which I think is good thing ![]() I dont feel duscriminated against. I am saying even if someone has soecific things they are looking for on their profile, they can put them to one side for the right person. It was meant to be positive post not a negative one | |||
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