MSubEdinburgh29 -> RE: Ever have a scare? (1/22/2012 11:12:25 AM)
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I've been wrestling with the idea of adding a photo to my profile since joining, but I doubt I will be doing so for a while. quote:
ORIGINAL: Fornica I'm not ashamed of my lifestyle choices. If someone wants to clutch their pearls about it, have at it. Nor am I, but the sad thing is that people will pre-judge you [&o] Which is fine, you might say - they can think what they want to think.. but as Deliliahdelight says: quote:
ORIGINAL: delilahdelight I wish the above wasn't a response to this type question. I am not ashamed of my lifestyle choices. However, there are people in my world, one of whom happens to be my employer, that wouldn't even begin to try and understand why I live the way I live. That is their right, just as my kink is mine. However, because doing otherwise would negatively affect some friends, some family, and my ability to support myself, I remain anonymous. It doesn't make me less "real", just needful of serious discretion. It would be great if everyone was accepted for exactly who and what they are, but it's not that advanced where I live and exist. Yet. One can hope. The thing is, people will pre-judge you, and it's a whole lot worse when they revert to stereotypes and make assumptions. I wouldn't want my employers to know about my lifestyle, for example, because if they disapproved - then I may be discriminated against. It's all very well saying "they can't do that", but the fact is these things do happen. quote:
ORIGINAL: JanahX I could give a shit who sees me on here -----> and my question to them would be What are you doing here? That's also true.. [;)] quote:
ORIGINAL: stellauk Thing is, it's your life, you make the choices and decisions over how you live your life, society and other people aren't responsible for the choices you make, you are. While you make a very good point, unfortunately, this isn't entirely true [:(] You can shape and influence your life to a certain degree, but others will hold you back. Discrimination of all types happens all the time - whether that be sexism, racism, ageism, nepotism. For example, people employed in powerful positions need their image and reputation to be seen as such, and if they just happen to be sexually submissive and it gets out - it could well ruin them.
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