Truth or Dare?

If you’re actually going to require a background check here, then go ahead and push for it. But if that were to happen, it would backfire on some people. Even users who’ve been members here for years would pull the plug. People are here to role-play (whether it’s combat or other types of action) using one or more fictional characters. That’s the whole point of Chatfighters.

And if the person behind the screen were 100 years old instead of 23, and even if it were Dracula himself... who cares...

Isn’t there already enough surveillance on this planet, and isn’t data protection already frequently undermined? ... The topic of surveillance first entered people’s minds with George Orwell’s novel “1984,” and look where we are today. And the last bastion of imagination and relaxation—that is, here at Chatfighters, where you can still freely pursue your own enjoyment—is supposed to be ruined by dubious background checks as well?

And have you ever heard of IP addresses? But even here, there’s still data protection. To make a long story short: Just block the users you don’t like and that’s that—but don’t make such a big deal out of it that it ends up backfiring on everyone.

Just wanted to remark that the topic of surveillance did not first enter people's minds with Orwel's 1984, it goes back at the very least to Jeremy Bentham's Panopticon. :)

Thanks for the clarification. I never claimed to know everything, either.

Hey everyone. I would like your opinions on the subject of 'screening'. Who's really BEHIND the screen is usually entertaining. Sometimes creepy. Often times - Anonymous. Obviously, the majority of us visit chat room as a form of escapism from reality or an extention of our secret desires. There are exceptions, where some enter chats with bad intentions. We can save that for a later discussion. Here's my question. Should a participant, intimately involved within a private chat - Know who the other person is? One of my friends who I met on SL, made an interesting point. It's not necessary to know who the person is behind the screen unless you plan to hook up in RL. There's room for debate on that. Here's a metaphor. You order a salad from a restaurant. The ingredients are all fresh and plenty. However, the salad maker decides to drown the salad with the dressing. Or, he/she adds too little. Either way, your taste buds are flooded without being able to savor the real flavors. Some people enjoy the mystery. Others want to learn a bit more. When first engaging with a novel person, excitement and intrigue may take over rational. You may be thinking, "OMG..This is so cool, I'm meeting Dracula's daughter! Gonna have my neck bitten twice." But, that 'Dracula's daughter' is actually a 50 year old creep still living in his mother's basement. The person behind the screen may not matter to you - But it does matter to me. I don't care how literally competent a person is. Eventually true colors will peek thru, like when I apply a coat of spray to onto a flat tire in order to discover where the air is leaking from. If the encounter is a one-off then I suppose knowing the sex(gender), age, ethnicity of the other is not important. Long-term roleplay develops committment to some degree because you are trusting the other person's ability to entertain you. There are exceptions, like when I see a profile of some freak who is half horse and wants to participate in bovine love. Lol. That's your business. But if you present yourself as a 'woman' yet you: Hardly speak, easy to anger, can't differentiate between cup sizes and coffee cups - Then I'll take my chances and won't reply. I'm not implying we should be entitled to a background check. No. I know I'll get ambushed by the woke mob any minute...And don't attempt to strengthen your arguement by replying with all ten of your alts like sperm to an egg. But..What's everyone's thoughts?

You are certainly free to only interact with people who will only verify themselves to you. I suspect that you'll get just about zero takers, but hey, since it matters to you, you should enjoy your freedom to be alone.

EJ would you like to play the role of a donkey and wrestle with me?

*snorts and brays enthusiastically*

(but do you really need me to be the jackass when there are so many to choose from?)

Listen you woke scrub. You want to play the role of a donkey and have sex with others, that's your preference. I don't ask for verification from anyone. I spend my quality time very socially.

🔫 Give me your ID now. I need to see if you're really modest.

Lol.. That's actually a good one! You got me, Lucy.

I guess if i'm "woke" you must be "asleep". Sticks and stones, my friend. Enjoy your time and stop whining so much.