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Fake posters???

Cookie06 — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 15:50:35 GMT

I am always honest with any and all of my posts. I don't pretend to be a size 2, or very wealthy, or live in a gorgeous gated community, or have a marvelous career making tons of money. Sometimes I read some of the posts and I just know the poster is making up most of the things that they post. I guess since we are all anonymous it really doesn't matter. Do any of you ever feel this way?? Just wondering...

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PenneyT — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 15:52:24 GMT

I take most posts at face value.

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missy1 — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 15:54:28 GMT

These boards are for entertainment. I do learn a little. Take each post with a grain a salt.

Many posters have multiple names, and personalities. Some are the braggers, some have all the health issues, some have so much drama, and some just lie to get attention.

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LoriMI — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 15:55:57 GMT

OK, here are my stats.....I don't make a lot of money.

But I have: a great family, wonderful friends, a roof over my head, food on the table, the love of my wonderful husband. It doesn't get any better! God did provide for me!

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Snicks1 — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 15:56:44 GMT

I am like you in that I just live in a modest home, certainly not a size 2, not wealthy, etc. I really never give much thought to what others post, but if they are making up their lives as they go, then you just have to feel sorry for them that think their real life is not good enough. Although I have seen a few that make you wonder.

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PenneyT — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 15:57:05 GMT

I post honestly, but try to be discreet. But, if I say someone is on my prayer list, I mean that.

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Cookie06 — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 15:57:23 GMT

LoriMI love your post!!!

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jackthebear — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:05:02 GMT

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violann — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:06:44 GMT

WOOF, JACK!!

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jackthebear — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:07:38 GMT

On 3/29/2015 violann said: WOOF, JACK!!

hey just made smaller

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millieshops — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:12:06 GMT

Curious - how do you know a poster is creating a fantasy life?

Once in a while I do notice posts that seem to contradict previous ones, but I've never gone back to check my memory of who said what when.

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Hayfield — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:12:09 GMT

I try to take all posts at face value. If anyone is making stuff up, then you have to feel sorry for them. I'm too busy living my life to make stuff up as I'd only confuse myself trying to remember what I posted.

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winamac1 — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:14:53 GMT

On 3/29/2015 millieshops said:
Curious - how do you know a poster is creating a fantasy life?

Once in a while I do notice posts that seem to contradict previous ones, but I've never gone back to check my memory of who said what when.

Exactly. I think most are honest with few exceptions. A few seem to remember everything every poster has said or they use their "detective" skills to go back through posts a year or more ago. I don't care enough to do that.

I take most at face value, but I don't think the majority of posters lie.

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brii — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:16:47 GMT

I think a lot of poster lie and exaggerate. I don't care. I just ignore them

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Bird mama — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:17:53 GMT

I take the posters at face value. I'm sure there are people who have changed their nics for various reasons. Unless they post something in their signature line like - formerly so and so - I don't know who they were previously.

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circles — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:20:12 GMT

I have been an open book on these threads....I have said more then once I am a 3x...I will be 73 in April...I live in a small three room apartment....and just enough retirement money to get by each month....

God has been good to me through all my years....with good health...wonderful family and friends....and for that I am forever grateful to be alive....

I have no reason to be someone I am not....because I love who I am...

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handygal2 — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:24:02 GMT

I think most of us are regular, honest women with normal lives. It did occur to me, though, that there may be some men on these boards, posing as women. Anyone agree?

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Bird mama — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:26:33 GMT

On 3/29/2015 handygal said: I think most of us are regular, honest women with normal lives. It did occur to me, though, that there may be some men on these boards, posing as women. Anyone agree?

I can honestly say that I've never given it a thought. I suppose it's possible.

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bonnielu — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:27:59 GMT

I post for information. Cannot get information in stores these days. I post to share in case someone wants to know something that I experienced with a product. I don't watch QVC live so I have no real connection to hosts or vendors. I check in online to see certain topics explained as in Electronics.

I like people. I never cared about what they do, how much they make, etc. I only care about kindness and reaching out to others. I think that is why my husband and I are avid square dancers. People who we have danced with for years, we haven't a clue what they do for a living or how or where they live. I live by our motto FRIENDSHIP SET TO MUSIC. Being my friend does not include material criteria.

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Pickwickpapers — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:30:21 GMT

I also try to take forum posts at face value but I don't feel that most or some of the posters are creating fantasy lives. Why would I? The forum is usually a nice place to communicate, share ideas and opinions. I have found most of the posters helpful and kind. But as with any other kind of communication, in the end I make my own determination and go from there.