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Old 09-20-2014, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 2BNTV View Post
I thought for the longest time VPL was a woman, that expounded on the virtues of eating correctly.

I even lost a bet, and had to buy someone dinner.

It doesn't make a difference to me, but on certain subjects, it would be nice to know, as some poster are a little rougher, when they think they are talking to a man. I cam only imagine the political forum, in it's heyday.

It was meant to be a fun post, so everyone doesn't need to get their knickers, in a knot.

Maybe if everyone posted their picture, one might not have to remain anonymous. I have run into several people who recognize my picture and have responded appropriately. My viewpoint is some people want to remain anonymous, so they can be difficult in their posting views.
Posting a picture won't always be that helpful. Many years ago, when my lady friend wrote a column for the Daily Sun, from time-to-time I drove her to various assignments in The Villages. One day the event she was to write about was javelin throwing and other such sports. So we went to where these sports were being practiced. From a distance I thought all those who were involved were men. I decided to get closer and talk to some of them and, to my great surprise, they were all women.

If someone were to post a picture and you were in doubt, wouldn't that be embarrassing to make a wrong assumption or perhaps especially embarrassing if you had to ask?