curiousginger
New Member
Posts: 41
Gender: Female
Dev Status: Devotee
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Post by curiousginger on Jun 12, 2024 0:24:42 GMT -5
What made you decide to start an account? Tell us more about yourself Well honestly I’d been coming to grips with the ethics behind being a devotee. I guess it didn’t help that any level of research takes you to the straight male devotee end of things (which I’ve noticed is notorious for objectification, violence and otherwise ill-treatment). Eventually this site came up and it gave me a sort of new perspective on being a dev. I noticed my attraction to men and my devness (not that I knew either of those words/concepts at the time) both emerged around the same time of my life in equal measure. I waisted no time coming out as gay, but I’ve kept the other thing behind closed doors. From lurking here for the past half-year or so, I’ve noticed a courteous environment that acts as a forum for the kinds of conversations and issues I’ve always shied away from. It just felt like today was the day to open up and also learn some more. I totally get what you mean about coming to grips with being a dev and the ethics of it. Even though I could see, from afar, that this was just a lovely community where people could be themselves I still feared reactions on the board and stigma. Almost like it was too good to be true that I was really just a freak who was about to be exposed. Thankfully I’ve been welcomed by all and sundry from across the globe and that has helped me feel so much more comfortable! Hope you enjoy it here. 😊 Obviously I could still just be a bit weird and a freak but that’s probably due to other things than my being a dev 😂 😉
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goldemsr
New Member
Looking forward to making connections! :)
Posts: 39
Gender: Male
Dev Status: Disabled
Relationship Status: Single
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Post by goldemsr on Jun 12, 2024 10:14:26 GMT -5
I just feel alone and want to experience something romantic, fun and affectionate, for once. Usually, people like us are just doomed, when it comes to such things. But this forum gives me some hope.
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gaydevguy001
New Member
Posts: 11
Gender: Male
Dev Status: Devotee
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Post by gaydevguy001 on Jun 12, 2024 10:39:27 GMT -5
I just feel alone and want to experience something romantic, fun and affectionate, for once. Usually, people like us are just doomed, when it comes to such things. But this forum gives me some hope. It’s a real shame that you’ve felt doomed, but it’s great that this site’s given you hope. I’m sure you’ll find a woman who will like you the way you want in no time at all!
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goldemsr
New Member
Looking forward to making connections! :)
Posts: 39
Gender: Male
Dev Status: Disabled
Relationship Status: Single
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Post by goldemsr on Jun 12, 2024 10:49:23 GMT -5
I just feel alone and want to experience something romantic, fun and affectionate, for once. Usually, people like us are just doomed, when it comes to such things. But this forum gives me some hope. It’s a real shame that you’ve felt doomed, but it’s great that this site’s given you hope. I’m sure you’ll find a woman who will like you the way you want in no time at all! Thanks, man!
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mswarrior1
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Posts: 63
Gender: Male
Dev Status: Disabled
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Post by mswarrior1 on Jun 13, 2024 22:09:45 GMT -5
Honestly I’m hoping to find a nice compassionate and caring dev (hopefully female) to share everyday highs and lows with.
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Post by wheelzoffortune on Jun 15, 2024 13:20:24 GMT -5
I was invited here by someone who wanted to change my mind about devs. What was your opinion before joining, and did it in fact change?
I had an extremely negative view and yes it has changed.
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Post by mnquad07 on Jun 15, 2024 15:49:53 GMT -5
I actually really enjoy the idea of devotee and there's fetishes coming from that side as well. It would be nice to feel wanted, and needed, like before my injury.
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mswarrior1
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Posts: 63
Gender: Male
Dev Status: Disabled
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Post by mswarrior1 on Jun 15, 2024 16:55:23 GMT -5
100%
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Post by ayla on Jun 17, 2024 17:08:02 GMT -5
What was your opinion before joining, and did it in fact change?
I had an extremely negative view and yes it has changed.
I don't want to derail the thread (too much...lol) BUT would you mind sharing a little more about this? Like, what were some of the things that changed your opinion the most? What was most helpful for you in terms of gaining a better understanding of us? What things do you maybe still have a negative view about, now that you know more? I am always interested in what the pwd gain from being here. As I said in my post above, I joined because I wanted to connect with other women who felt as I do, for mutual support. I understand that probably most guys come here hoping for a romantic/sexual connection. But for those who stay and participate, perhaps -- as you did -- in order to challenge their opinions, I'm interested in your perspective.
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TheVillain
New Member
Orphan
Posts: 16
Gender: Male
Dev Status: Disabled
Relationship Status: Single
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Post by TheVillain on Jun 17, 2024 17:35:52 GMT -5
I still don't know but I have nothing to lose. Maybe I will find a connection or true love or else I just find nothing at all. Any way it goes I'm here now.
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Post by wheelzoffortune on Jun 20, 2024 15:27:59 GMT -5
I had an extremely negative view and yes it has changed.
I don't want to derail the thread (too much...lol) BUT would you mind sharing a little more about this? Like, what were some of the things that changed your opinion the most? What was most helpful for you in terms of gaining a better understanding of us? What things do you maybe still have a negative view about, now that you know more? I am always interested in what the pwd gain from being here. As I said in my post above, I joined because I wanted to connect with other women who felt as I do, for mutual support. I understand that probably most guys come here hoping for a romantic/sexual connection. But for those who stay and participate, perhaps -- as you did -- in order to challenge their opinions, I'm interested in your perspective.
Pretty much just seeing the normal interactions between members here.
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wheelsthrowaway1989
Junior Member
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Posts: 56
Gender: Male
Dev Status: Disabled
Relationship Status: Single
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Post by wheelsthrowaway1989 on Jun 22, 2024 9:52:17 GMT -5
Loneliness and needing to have some kind of human connection, hopefully something romantic and affectionate. I just needed hope in my life.
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choicetomake
New Member
Posts: 23
Gender: Male
Dev Status: Disabled Male
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Post by choicetomake on Jun 22, 2024 9:55:43 GMT -5
I think curiosity more than anything. The concept at the point of signing up was somewhat new to me. I had one very poor experience with someone who described themselves as a dev, and decided to find out what the community at large was more like. Was happy to find out he wasn't representative of the community by any stretch.
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Deleted
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2024 20:30:56 GMT -5
I used to be a member here many years ago under different username. I recently met someone who is a member here on an off-site app. After thinking about it for a while, I decided to join the boards again, but this time to put the proper effort in to participate in the community and make some friends. After all, you only get out of something what you put into it, and when I was previously a member I will fully admit that I was not putting a lot into it. Everyone here seems awesome and I must admit that it feels incredible knowing that I am surrounded by the people that understand what the day-to-day struggle is like.
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Post by sy on Jul 6, 2024 7:59:29 GMT -5
Dev's sure do love this question.
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