If you could change RL gender like SL gender, would you?
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Lordfly Digeridoo
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12-07-2005 12:18
From: Hugsy Penguin If that were possible, then maybe we could get an answer to the question that's currently impossible for anyone to know for sure: "What hurts worse: giving birth or getting kicked in the nuts?"  HP Speaking from one side of the coin, getting kicked in the cash and prizes, while extremely painful, generally subsides after like, 30 minutes tops. Childbirth, on the other hand, is passing something the size of a watermelon through a hole much smaller. And the watermelon is moving. And irregularly shaped. And may die. And you put up with it 9 months prior. And the process can take hours, if not days. I'll take getting hit in the mean bean machine, thanks. LF
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Ananda Sandgrain
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12-07-2005 12:20
Too bad I can't go back and fix the poll to find out which voted, "No way," in the poll. So far it looks like it's an even split on adventurers. I think I'd switch over almost completely, but I think Aimee has a good point about walking late at night. And the 5-7 days thing. Dianne, it looks like so far you'd still end up with about a 50-50 population split, it's just that everyone would get to be on the side they like best.  |
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Phoenix Psaltery
Ninja Wizard
Join date: 25 Feb 2005
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12-07-2005 12:23
From: Aimee Weber Wow, what a profound question!
I'm very happy being a woman, but if I could switch to male with ease I suspect I would occasionally do it for fun. I can think of some occasional benefits too, such as getting access to the almost-always-shorter-line for the restrooms, and a feeling of safety when walking at night. Don't forget peeing standing up! P2 |
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Frans Charming
You only need one Frans
Join date: 28 Jan 2005
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12-07-2005 12:39
Instinctively i selected no way, right away. Giving it some thought i wouldn't have a problem with switching on occasion, only problem is i have no idea what that occasion could be. Only thing i can think of is the stereotypical male respons: "I would go to a lesbian bar, hahaha. *grin*". I would probably just change to feel how it would feel to have a female body, but beyond that?  So ladies, a question for you, if i was a woman for a day, what should i do what only a woman could? |
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Eggy Lippmann
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Join date: 1 May 2003
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12-07-2005 12:44
I think it's a safe bet that pretty much every straight guy has fantasized about magically turning into a woman one day and doing lots of kinky stuff in front of a mirror  |
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Lorelei Patel
was here
Join date: 22 Feb 2004
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12-07-2005 12:57
From: Frans Charming So ladies, a question for you, if i was a woman for a day, what should i do what only a woman could? A few ideas: * Find the missing keys/socks/pen/whatever you haven't been able to find in the last three weeks * Read your partner's mind * Remember your anniversary date * Enjoy the freedom of changing the rules just as soon as your other catches on to them * Always be right  |
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Ananda Sandgrain
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12-07-2005 12:57
What, like painting your toenails? In my case I'd probably leave the house a lot more often. I'd want to mercilessly tease as many guys as possible. ------ There was an episode of "The L Word" where Alice asked everyone what they'd do if they had a penis. Shane said something like, "I'd go around peeing on every bush in town." |
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Trinity Serpentine
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12-07-2005 13:11
I can't believe Nala hasn't posted to this yet. Yes, I would change to suit my mood if I could.
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Euterpe Roo
The millionth monkey
Join date: 24 Jan 2005
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12-07-2005 13:24
I would be male just once--I want to pee standing up.
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Jake Reitveld
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12-07-2005 13:25
I dunno i like being a guy. Still there is some curiousity about the unknown, so I suppose if I could, I might try it.
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Jake Reitveld
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12-07-2005 13:26
From: Euterpe Roo I would be male just once--I want to pee standing up. To pee standing up is pretty over rated. However being able to write your name in the snow while doing it-priceless,
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Lecktor Hannibal
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12-07-2005 13:26
From: Euterpe Roo I would be male just once--I want to pee standing up. What, you don't hover ??
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Argent Stonecutter
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Join date: 20 Sep 2005
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12-07-2005 14:10
I've got 50 avs, about two are female... and don't get worn much.
But changing into any of my other avs? Get caught in a traffic jam, turn into a mecha, pick up my car and step delicately over the houses? Change into about 20 different species? Fly?
Man, you guys are worrying about the little stuff.
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Enoch Lameth
Where're my pants?
Join date: 1 Nov 2005
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12-07-2005 14:11
As a gay man, i'd say....
...Dear God No!!!
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Euterpe Roo
The millionth monkey
Join date: 24 Jan 2005
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12-07-2005 14:13
From: Lecktor Hannibal What, you don't hover ?? In public restrooms--youbetcha! There is one public restroom on the US/Mexico border (US side)between San Diego and Tiajuana--the crabs have crabs. Ewwwwwww. I would have flown if I could have.  Hadn't considered snow. . . I need to change my SL name to Euter'pee.'
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Lash Xevious
Gooberly
Join date: 8 May 2004
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12-07-2005 14:26
If I were to be a man I'd be a cheesy, beefy stripper named Alejandro. I'd have no English-skills, no rhythm, but have the charisma of a pitbull and an ass to bounce quarters off of. And then I'd run for Governor of California. |
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Trinity Serpentine
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12-07-2005 14:27
From: Euterpe Roo In public restrooms--youbetcha! There is one public restroom on the US/Mexico border (US side)between San Diego and Tiajuana--the crabs have crabs. Ewwwwwww. I would have flown if I could have. Hadn't considered snow. . . I need to change my SL name to Euter'pee.' You were in San Diego and you didn't let me know?! *gasp* I think I know which bathroom you're refering to, Erpe.
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Ananda Sandgrain
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12-07-2005 14:42
It's official! Everyone would be female in the bedroom and male in public restrooms. ------ I do wonder how the world would change if this were possible. I mean, it's sort of possible now to make a one-way journey from one to the other. But it takes years, pain, and the risk that you'll never make it all the way in other peoples' eyes. And you'll never again be capable of bearing your own children. This last is especially fascinating (to me anyway) to speculate on. Would very many couples trade off on who gives birth to children? Would both parents nurse? Just what would the gender split turn out to be after a few years or decades? Would some sort of mixed gender be common? I kind of bet it would. Lots of women who can pee standing up. |
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Zuzu Fassbinder
Little Miss No Tomorrow
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12-07-2005 14:49
Taken from http://www.in2greece.com/english/hi...es/tiresias.htm Tiresias Famous soothsayer from Thebes who was blind after he had seen Athena take a bath. He was first and foremost Oedipus advisor. It was the shadow of the dead Tiresias that Odysseus consulted. According to another myth Tiresias was once out on a walk, when he saw to snakes mating. He sat there watching for hours, when the snakes sensed his presence. Since they did not want to be disturbed, they attacked him. Tiresias managed to kill the female, and at the same moment he killed her, he turned into a woman. As a woman Tiresias became a prostitute of great fame for seven years. Then, one day, the episode with the snake was repeated, but this time Tiresias killed the male, and so turned back into a man. When Zeus and Hera had a disagreement on which sex enjoys the most pleasure during intercourse they decided to let Tiresias judge, since he had experienced both. Hera insisted men enjoy sex more, while Zeus claimed the opposite. Tiresias then said, that if sexual pleasure could be put on a scale from one to ten, then men were at one, and women at three times three. This angered Hera so much she blinded Tiresias, but Zeus gave him inner sight (wisdom and the ability to see the future) and extended his life with seven generations.
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Lorelei Patel
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12-07-2005 15:00
From: Zuzu Fassbinder Tiresias then said, that if sexual pleasure could be put on a scale from one to ten, then men were at one I don't think he was doing it right. |
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Ananda Sandgrain
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12-07-2005 15:02
"La page est introuvable" ! Hmm, the "explosion" versus "ocean waves" debate? I suppose it's an unanswerable, but that's mostly because it's such a wild variation from life to life. I know which I liked best. ----- That brings up another question which may inform this general idea. To what extent is your own pleasure the result of your partner's pleasure, and is this different between men and women? Separation between subject and object is a problematic area of thought for me. |
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Steve Steed
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12-07-2005 15:15
No way.
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Strife Onizuka
Moonchild
Join date: 3 Mar 2004
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12-07-2005 15:36
This would be the coolest thing ever...  now if i could just convince my cat to put on a cabbit av, cabbits are sooo cute
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Obic Malaprop
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12-07-2005 16:10
In a heartbeat
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Nolan Nash
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12-07-2005 16:13
Yes. Just to see if the grass really is greener. Or something.
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