I was and I did here. On vacation with fellow site member now.

I would rather hear something I don't like than engage in superficiality. However, if I don't agree with it, I'm gonna say so.

I try to be that type, and I appreciate it in others.
I don't always tell the cold hard truth to everyone I know, but if you ask my opinion you'll get my honest opinion, and I am brutally honest with people I respect and like.

Yes, definitely, but with a bit of a filter, tact and diplomacy.

"hand raised "

That would be pretty refreshing, so yes.

I think it would be refreshing.

a whole lot

I am

Always. However, I'm here for community.
I couldn't date if I wanted to.

I’d rather meet someone who is genuine and honest with me. I don’t expect them to tell me everything unless they are comfortable with it. I do have a bad habit of keeping things to myself. Maybe I should be a little more open. But it takes me a while to warm up to people. Add to that I am an introvert. Not a good combination for someone to see me as genuine.

No, I prefer liars and hypocrites. The surprises are exciting and keeps you on your toes.

I came here for dating but I stayed for the memes.

I'm new here and still find the site somewhat confusing.

I am sure there are folks here for many reasons.

I have always been a "say what you mean and mean what you say type of person". I suppose I am just made that way.

I'm always intereted in meeting like minded folks, they are better company than those you tell you what they think you want to hear. Of cousre most folks here are in the USA and I'm in rural Britain but I have family across the pond and fly over every year.

There the only kind of people I'm interested in.

I think everyone here expresses themselves honestly. I've only seen one member that was obviously delusional to the point of pity.

For now just enjoying the conversation, although miracles can happen.

Why it's a long shot;
I am currently living in southern Thailand.
When I return to the US, I plan to live near my daughter, in Lexington, KY, although a birder living near Sidney could tempt me into changing plans, LOL!
I'm 65 years old, so not exactly date bait, and,
being demisexual, don't really care one way or the other if I find someone now.

My criteria for a match..if the person (I still don't know my sexual orientation, being demisexual) is more FUN to be with, than doing things on my own.
That's a tall order, since I love my independence.

Judging by the responses to some of my comments that's frowned upon here.

I like the truth but it is possible in most cases to be truthful without being an asshole.
That being said, I frequently fail at it and piss people off if I do not stop and choose my words carefully LOL

I am a bit confused as to the meaning of "genuine authentic." If you mean finding people that accurately represent themselves, although I try to represent myself honestly, I am a bit sceptical. In my part of the world, most are ardent theists and I have no desire to waste time with those that place faith based superstition above facts and reason. Years ago I tried on an online dating service and encountered a woman who defined herself as not religious, single, no kids, not a smoker etc. She was only a four hundred mile round trip drive so after dozens of online correspondence events I hit the road to find a married (hubby in the pen), woman with several children (including an infant) she was having difficulties financially supporting. She was also a smoker. Would I like to find a compatible partner with a similar mindset (honesty, compassion, reverence) to share the many joys of life; someone to share happiness and all aspects of life, yes. Am I optimistic that I will find such a partner on this service? . . .

Exactly what I am and what I'm looking for. Life is to short for bullshit.

yes please! sign me up! I'm going to be obnoxious in that fashion, so i hope you are!!!

Monday turned out GREAT after work!
Picked up King Cakes for $3 instead of $10, bringing them to work tomorrow to make Tuesday BETTER!!
Cream Cheese filled too! NOM NOM NOM!!!

I think it should always be that way but you can't be sure the person that you are saying things to understands what you mean so you have to be sure not to offend them and explain very clearly what you are saying in terms that they understand.

I am, I love straight talkers and am not shy of offence!