Why I use an avatar: I joined a discussion group today and quickly realized that one of the members was someone I once corresponded with very briefly on a dating site probably back in January. I didn't like him then. I'm not going to like him now. I've blocked him just in case he guesses who I am (I shudder at the thought). Good reason for using an avatar. Should have used one on the dating site.
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I understand! I changed my username when I saw a post here by my recent ex: he’s using a photo -I- took as his profile...and I recognized it. I don’t hate him or anything, just rather not cross paths.
Blocking is a beautiful thing, IMHO.
CarolinaGirl60
Level 8
Apr 22, 2018
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I understand why some women might desire anonymity. It’s not a huge obstruction to online dating, IMHO. When I met my wife on Prodigy in 1994 we had to wait until we met in person to see what we each looked like. People expect too much from this stuff these days. Personally I use my real name because I stand behind the things I write and they have more weight because of it. Anyone can google me and find me anyway as I have a media background as a known computer journalist.
jperlow
Level 7
Apr 22, 2018
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You're also not at a physical disadvantage with men you've romantically rejected.
Glad to hear others use their name
I thought May be I was naive to use it.
@Lysistrata I think the safety concern is overblown particularly with people who live in other states. Also physical size is not necessary to cause harm to someone.
@jperlow Clueless
it's fine if you're not here to date people and you've blocked him now anyway.
LeighShelton
Level 8
Apr 22, 2018
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Thats ok I ran into several members on FB responding to my Agnostic post-I know you was uttered in the post. Also guy from dating site is here-we never talk to each other? Its a small world folks.
sassygirl3869
Level 9
Apr 22, 2018
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@Keyboard-Mama I know, right? One I met on match and only went on 7 dates: I was thinking he was toxic, and I stopped seeing him(not ghosting, I had a convo with him about it). He proved he was toxic by going psycho immediately: abusive texts, and after he was blocked, stalking. Restraining orders are a GOOD thing.
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