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Honestly...

I stumbled across " Too Timid " forums completely by accident. I was searching for something and this is where my search took me. No I wasnt searching porn or anything even related to Sex. I dont believe you'll find this site if you googled porn anyhow, not sure though, as The Too Timid site really isnt about porn, but more of an open discussion of sexual relationships between consenting adults.

Anyhow, It appears to me, I arrived here late after the "Boom" period, when there was a lot more activity, more discussion between posters. When I am online here, I often see 20, 30, 40 or 50 guests online, but very little being discussed.

I dont understand why more are not discussing why they are here in the first place, SEX. The site has complete animosity. I know Im just venting because I would like to see more interaction within the forums here. And if there is something you want to discuss, and you dont see the topic, generate a NEW TOPIC, I know I have. And I believe my topics are pretty lame, Im only trying to get more involved, so apologies for the lame attempts.

I have nothing to do with the site itself, other then it seems to be well put together, and if you read past forums/topics, the site was very active at one time and well opinionated.

So if youre signed on here as only a guest, get involved, add your knowledge, add your input, put forth what makes you tick sexually, its why most are here anyway, including myself.

Im in a Long Distance Relationship, So I guess this is somewhat my sexual freedom, until my GF is with me or Im with her, this is somewhat my outlet, as Ive stated previously in other threads, Im not into porn or self masturbation, but I enjoy the open dialogue here. I just wish there was more conversation.

Enjoy, get involved...

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Thanks for joining the gang. Quite a bit of us have tried to regenerate the forums. Yes it has slowed down but also with the holidays it tends to slow down as well. It would be great if others did come out. We used to have a very active chat room. It is still there but not very active. That room helped a lot of us even become friends outside of the site which is nice as well.

Any input to get things moving I am all game for as I love this site as well.

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Thanks for joining the gang. Quite a bit of us have tried to regenerate the forums. Yes it has slowed down but also with the holidays it tends to slow down as well. It would be great if others did come out. We used to have a very active chat room. It is still there but not very active. That room helped a lot of us even become friends outside of the site which is nice as well.

Any input to get things moving I am all game for as I love this site as well.

Just more involvement, more should hit the "reply" button... Everyone I believe has an opinion of what is said here. Its just a matter of whether the person chooses to share his/her opinion.

I doubt very seriously there is not anyone thinking something here sexually, that has not been thought of or even done by others within these forums.

So why not share your thoughts and or opinions, especially if its sexually motivated. I wont be offended, and I doubt you could surprise me. But give it a try, not a dare, may be a challenge though...B)

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Just more involvement, more should hit the "reply" button... Everyone I believe has an opinion of what is said here. Its just a matter of whether the person chooses to share his/her opinion.

I doubt very seriously there is not anyone thinking something here sexually, that has not been thought of or even done by others within these forums.

So why not share your thoughts and or opinions, especially if its sexually motivated. I wont be offended, and I doubt you could surprise me. But give it a try, not a dare, may be a challenge though...B)

Good Challenge!

I do think (and hope) the board will pick up after the new year. It's seems to be the way it's worked in the past. Keep your fingers crossed.

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Just more involvement, more should hit the "reply" button... Everyone I believe has an opinion of what is said here. Its just a matter of whether the person chooses to share his/her opinion.

I doubt very seriously there is not anyone thinking something here sexually, that has not been thought of or even done by others within these forums.

So why not share your thoughts and or opinions, especially if its sexually motivated. I wont be offended, and I doubt you could surprise me. But give it a try, not a dare, may be a challenge though...B)

I'll be honest with you, Ready--and this is a bit of a rant for me. I sometimes feel like my opinions aren't as valued here as other poster's, so I tend to be a little choosy when I post. It just contributes to the feeling that I really don't belong anywhere anymore, but that's a whole different story.....

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I'll be honest with you, Ready--and this is a bit of a rant for me. I sometimes feel like my opinions aren't as valued here as other poster's, so I tend to be a little choosy when I post. It just contributes to the feeling that I really don't belong anywhere anymore, but that's a whole different story.....

I am still new here, so I really dont know the history of anyone, By reading some of the older posts within certain forums/threads, I understand there are some angsts among some people/posters, which is common among message boards. I belong to a Sports message board, and there are some rather unfriendly chosen words thrown out quite regularly. But its expected within sports and/or sports message boards.

This forum is somewhat different however, as SEX should not be overlooked as no one's opinion here should be overlooked. True, there are people here that may have different of opinions, but it shouldnt make your opinion any less valid. After all, it is just Me, You and others expressing ideas, thoughts or opinions with regards to SEX or something of a sexual nature. Its why we are here.

Look at the gibberish I have posted in the Three weeks Ive been here on " Too Timid "...LMAO almost 300 posts of gibberish, and very rarely has anyone replied (well with the exception of LadyLove of late), but other than Ms LL, I receive very little input from posts Ive authored.

Since youre being Honest, I will be Honest also, I have contemplated closing my account here, because of the lack of participation of posters/guests which lurk but refuse to add their own thoughts or ideas to the Topic at hand. Ive read so many archived threads, I know this was a thriving forum at one time. So who knows why it is what it is today, Ive read some reasons why it may have fallen off, but I dont know.

And I am sorry you feel your input into to any given thread isnt as valuable as what you perceive others may be. I personally dont believe that to be true. So I hope you post more often, maybe I'll continue posting random Sexual thoughts, maybe I will just move along, who knows if the water remains with no flow, stagnant somewhat.

I hope you reply more often, whenever you feel you can add something to contribute, or just like me and throw out the first thing Sexually that comes to mind. Hell, who can you offend, not me, that is most certain.

Happy New Year TQ, I look forward to reading your Sexual thoughts, Stories, and ideas...As I Look Forward to reading all thoughts, stories, and ideas by everyone here...Isnt this why we are here to begin with, to share OUR Sexual thoughts and to listen in onto other peoples sexual thoughts...B)

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I am still new here, so I really dont know the history of anyone, By reading some of the older posts within certain forums/threads, I understand there are some angsts among some people/posters, which is common among message boards. I belong to a Sports message board, and there are some rather unfriendly chosen words thrown out quite regularly. But its expected within sports and/or sports message boards.

This forum is somewhat different however, as SEX should not be overlooked as no one's opinion here should be overlooked. True, there are people here that may have different of opinions, but it shouldnt make your opinion any less valid. After all, it is just Me, You and others expressing ideas, thoughts or opinions with regards to SEX or something of a sexual nature. Its why we are here.

Look at the gibberish I have posted in the Three weeks Ive been here on " Too Timid "...LMAO almost 300 posts of gibberish, and very rarely has anyone replied (well with the exception of LadyLove of late), but other than Ms LL, I receive very little input from posts Ive authored.

Since youre being Honest, I will be Honest also, I have contemplated closing my account here, because of the lack of participation of posters/guests which lurk but refuse to add their own thoughts or ideas to the Topic at hand. Ive read so many archived threads, I know this was a thriving forum at one time. So who knows why it is what it is today, Ive read some reasons why it may have fallen off, but I dont know.

And I am sorry you feel your input into to any given thread isnt as valuable as what you perceive others may be. I personally dont believe that to be true. So I hope you post more often, maybe I'll continue posting random Sexual thoughts, maybe I will just move along, who knows if the water remains with no flow, stagnant somewhat.

I hope you reply more often, whenever you feel you can add something to contribute, or just like me and throw out the first thing Sexually that comes to mind. Hell, who can you offend, not me, that is most certain.

Happy New Year TQ, I look forward to reading your Sexual thoughts, Stories, and ideas...As I Look Forward to reading all thoughts, stories, and ideas by everyone here...Isnt this why we are here to begin with, to share OUR Sexual thoughts and to listen in onto other peoples sexual thoughts...B)

Happy New Year to you, too, Ready! I hope your year brings everything you want. And I will try to be a better poster.....

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Happy New Year to you, too, Ready! I hope your year brings everything you want. And I will try to be a better poster.....

Thanks TQ, I look forward to reading your thoughts of Sex! :)

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A couple of years ago, there was some, for lack of a better term, online drama, involving a few members at different times, including myself. Some people, I think, feel a bit "soured" towards the board, and sometimes seeming favoritism. But, I for one, value all the legitimate postings here (and HATE the SPAM that sometimes gets thru). I personally value every member's contribution, and love seeing old topics revisited & revised.

I was the target of one of the people involved, a few years past. That poster is no longer a member, and I didn't allow it to "sour" me to the board. Lots of people got involved with board drama via private messaging, so it's hard to really know what went on. I'm not trying to dig up old ghosts for anyone, so please don't take it as such. I'm just trying to give Ready a reason as to why I think some of us "Old Timers" here on the board aren't as active as we use to be. Plus, again, there's Facebook, where many of us have become friends outside of TT, and keep in contact that way as well.

I haven't been as active as I was in the past due to work, daughter's karate schedule (and now she can read, so I have to be careful with when I have this up! LOL), jewelry making (especially for the holiday gift-giving time!) and my modem is picking and choosing when it wants to work. I can replace it, and it's a quick fix, but I just am being lazy. :lol: I'm being honest!!

Thankfully, the holidays are over. I may be scarse again for a while, starting next weekend. My mother-in-law & father-in-law are coming down from Alaska for an extended visit, and my mother will be here one week during their time as well for her regularly monthly visit. I've been cleaning, putting away holiday stuff, and trying to enjoy the holidays as best as I can! LOL

But, I too invite y'all to stir up the pot a bit, bring out some older posts that have gathered some dust, wipe them off, put them back on display again. Sometimes opinions & experience change or get added too, and may help give some insight to new members. So please, keep at it. I'm enjoying reading & inputting when I can.

*MUAH* :kiss:

~Tyger

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I just had another thought (go me! LOL). For any of you that do use sex toys, but may not have purchased them on this site. As long as they have the toys on the site, feel free to write a review in the review section, add the pic & the link so that others can get to it quickly and maybe purchase some of them as well. I love seeing how something works for someone, and if I get the same "vibe" so to speak, that they prefer stuff the way I do, I put that on my wish list and grab it when I can. Just because there's a Review Team, doesn't mean others can't post their reviews! We love it AND encourage it!!!

General Sex Toys forums can be great for when you have a favorite toy, but the site may not have it here. Rob and Jaqueline love to see new input and get ideas for new things that can be added to their selections.

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Thanks for the reply Tyger. I am somewhat familiar with personalities which clash on internet message boards. Ive seen it before, maybe even partook in one or another, but it was Sports related.

The forums here are much more personal, as many are discussing personal experiences, but I could be totally off base too, I am very New to this type of a forum.

Anyhow, I hope to see more interaction, we'll see though.

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Thanks for the reply Tyger. I am somewhat familiar with personalities which clash on internet message boards. Ive seen it before, maybe even partook in one or another, but it was Sports related. . . .

Oh, Yeah?? Well My Team's better than your team. So take that! I double dog dare ya!

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Oh, Yeah?? Well My Team's better than your team. So take that! I double dog dare ya!

LoL, if only it had been so respectful. But yes, your team has bested my team THIS YEAR, however, Just wait 'til next year !!! cool.gif

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I think this board had sort of a Golden Age in the past, with a lot of new topics and lots of people participating. And while activity has ebbed and flowed since, it has never gotten back to those peak days. People have made attempts to perk things up from time to time, but only with limited success. Reasons? I dunno. Probably partly there's just a limit on how many ways you can slice and dice and discuss a particular topic; competition from other entertainment sources like facebook, as well as other gadgets like text-messaging cell phones and iPods, that mean less time for this site; some of the past frequent posters have no doubt moved on due to other interests, or life getting busy; the downturn in activity probably feeds on itself, leading to further downturn.

Sometimes I sit down to write a reply, but it ends up taking too long to get the words out the way I want them and I don't have the time, so I end up not replying. Or reply 6 months later.

Management weanies (no offense to anyone who is a manager ;) ) sometimes talk about managing expectations rather than results, if the ultimate desired results are impractical to achieve. So it may just not be realistic to expect activity to pick up more than it is now. And actually activity isn't so terrible now, compared with some stretches in the past.

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I think this board had sort of a Golden Age in the past, with a lot of new topics and lots of people participating. And while activity has ebbed and flowed since, it has never gotten back to those peak days. People have made attempts to perk things up from time to time, but only with limited success. Reasons? I dunno. Probably partly there's just a limit on how many ways you can slice and dice and discuss a particular topic; competition from other entertainment sources like facebook, as well as other gadgets like text-messaging cell phones and iPods, that mean less time for this site; some of the past frequent posters have no doubt moved on due to other interests, or life getting busy; the downturn in activity probably feeds on itself, leading to further downturn.

Sometimes I sit down to write a reply, but it ends up taking too long to get the words out the way I want them and I don't have the time, so I end up not replying. Or reply 6 months later.

Management weanies (no offense to anyone who is a manager ;) ) sometimes talk about managing expectations rather than results, if the ultimate desired results are impractical to achieve. So it may just not be realistic to expect activity to pick up more than it is now. And actually activity isn't so terrible now, compared with some stretches in the past.

Thanks for taking the time and explaining things, well written and explain a lot.

As for some of the explanations, it seems when This site closed for "Updating of Software" seems logical also. As Ive stated I am a member of a site of the sport which Im devoted to. Some time ago, Its site splintered, and also updated its software/hardware, it was never the same and many of the long person affiliated within the forums, also left, or quit posting and just settled with "Lurking"...

So it could be a host of things, or just a culmination of many things. If the topic is discussed and you have thoughts of what is discussed, everyone here is interested in your thoughts. Its why we're here, I believe so anyway.

Im glad you took the time for the reply, and not waited six months.

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I'll be honest with you, Ready--and this is a bit of a rant for me. I sometimes feel like my opinions aren't as valued here as other poster's, so I tend to be a little choosy when I post. It just contributes to the feeling that I really don't belong anywhere anymore, but that's a whole different story.....

"Welcome to the Island of Misfit Toys. . . ."

I've noticed (and sometimes felt) that too (in general; not necessarily of yourself). More so in the past past than in the less-past past. There definitely seemed to be times where certain posters seemed better received than others.

As for me, I'm used to being a misfit. Fortunately I went to a college and landed a job at places that were loaded with misfits.

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. . . Im glad you took the time for the reply, and not waited six months.

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I'm prograstinating doing a final round of yard work and a bunch of dirty dishes and laundry before heading back to work tomorrow.

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I'm prograstinating doing a final round of yard work and a bunch of dirty dishes and laundry before heading back to work tomorrow.

Best have the yard work completed soon, It'll be dark soon enough. No time for procrastinating...

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I also think the down turn of the board can be economically traced. It seems as though many of the women have gotten jobs, many of the men have stated they are working more, harder therefore time becomes is at a premium.

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I also think the down turn of the board can be economically traced. It seems as though many of the women have gotten jobs, many of the men have stated they are working more, harder therefore time becomes is at a premium.

I guess work varies from different parts of the country. I appreciated, while I was married and children were younger, that my Ex wanted to stay home with the children during their toddler years. However as soon as they were old for school, she was back to work. And has been ever since. Not out economic needs, but her own self worth, as I was told.

There are not of Stay At Home Mothers, with the exception of the Mothers receiving Financial Aide.

I understand economic times, but we should still make time for things we enjoy, if not here on TT, hopefully somewhere.

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I guess work varies from different parts of the country. I appreciated, while I was married and children were younger, that my Ex wanted to stay home with the children during their toddler years. However as soon as they were old for school, she was back to work. And has been ever since. Not out economic needs, but her own self worth, as I was told.

There are not of Stay At Home Mothers, with the exception of the Mothers receiving Financial Aide.

I understand economic times, but we should still make time for things we enjoy, if not here on TT, hopefully somewhere.

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In my case I have stayed home to raise my children. As of recently I have thought about going back, life is very busy and don't know if time will allow it.

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In my case I have stayed home to raise my children. As of recently I have thought about going back, life is very busy and don't know if time will allow it.

And I admire Stay At Home Mothers. Especially if they're sexy and needing sex as I need right now...

But all joking and sexy teasing aside, I admire women who make the conscious decision to stay home and raise their children, given the choice. Not all Mothers or Wives can afford to do so. And those that do, and are good at it, I really do admire them.

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And I admire Stay At Home Mothers. Especially if they're sexy and needing sex as I need right now...

But all joking and sexy teasing aside, I admire women who make the conscious decision to stay home and raise their children, given the choice. Not all Mothers or Wives can afford to do so. And those that do, and are good at it, I really do admire them.

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That's true, Not everyone can stay home with their children. I've been very fortunate in many ways. It's the hardest, most rewarding thing I've ever done. It also doesn't end, ever.

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That's true, Not everyone can stay home with their children. I've been very fortunate in many ways. It's the hardest, most rewarding thing I've ever done. It also doesn't end, ever.

Yes Agreed!

Parenting never seems to stop in this day and age. Children Leave and go off to college, but they seem to always come back nowadays.

Not something I thought of when I left home, or during my younger years...

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Yes Agreed!

Parenting never seems to stop in this day and age. Children Leave and go off to college, but they seem to always come back nowadays.

Not something I thought of when I left home, or during my younger years...

It's not only that they come back home, it's that you need to sit back sometimes, and others you need to be there to listen or coach or whatever they need. Its up to the parent most of the time to make the judgement call on which is wanted or needed. Even when and if they ever have children I feel like there will always be something. It's really very beautiful but it's also so very hard sometimes especially when your own judgements are completely different from theirs. That being said, I wouldn't have it any other way.smile.gif

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