Web Ego
Why do we do it? Why are we out there, sharing intimate facts about ourselves with the world? What is this need we have; why is it so prevalent?
For me; I am an exhibitionist – this blog satisfies something for me. My eyes were opened wide when I had my photography session…I love the raw exposed feeling of being photographed naked…I love being on display. Plus, I have always enjoyed writing, and I’ve always enjoyed erotic stories. What better outlet for all that than a blog like this?
So I admit, I have web ego. Here I am, blogging away about my sex life. Why do I do it? Its a fantastic outlet, it helps me sort out my thoughts, it helps me keep track of myself, and it helps me sort out a few questions I can’t really talk with anyone about. The anonymous Internet counsellor. Its good for my sex life too – analysis promotes learning. The Kid likes reading it; it’s generally quite good for our relationship.
At any rate, my web ego found me listing this blog on Cunning Linguists and on Clix, taking a cue from one of my favourite bloggers, CumWhore. It’s a weird thing to give two stuffs about… At any rate on Clix I found a few cool links and a whole lotta “crapload of info about me” blogs. I noticed a funny little trend in said blogs – the exhibitionism. People with oodles of info about themselves, pages of portraits, wish lists for those generous admirers they have….thousands of hits…
Why do we do it? Why do we have web ego? Why put so much of ourselves out there for the world to see?
April 20th, 2005 at 5:52 pm
Please don’t try to justify your raunchy behavior by lumping yourself in with other online journalists who share much less offensive details about their personal life. Nobody’s buying it. Just admit what you are and deal with it.
April 20th, 2005 at 5:52 pm
Wow. Eros was right, there *are* people who aren’t getting any!
April 20th, 2005 at 5:53 pm
btw – Red – love your blog. I love you writing, your stories are such a turn on!
April 20th, 2005 at 5:53 pm
All the reasons you gave apply to us, too; it stimulates creativity, keeps you thinking about your sex, and gives you an outlet or a forum for the things out on the margins of your sex life.. all good stuff.
April 20th, 2005 at 5:53 pm
Why? Well, for me, it’s because my words and ideas are worth sharing, and I make it public because many of my readers give valuable and original feedback, stimulating new thoughts and interesting conversation (go ahead and check it out if you want). With some people though, namely your #1 Favorite Blog (no comment on yours- I’m not here to insult you), it seems that their main motive is getting empty compliments and meeting people who will make them feel better about being incredibly, emotionally screwed up. Sadly, this culture teaches otherwise intelligent and strong women that the most important quality they can possess is sex appeal- it’s a real shame that so many blogs that talk about sex (an extremely important topic, which I study professionally as well as write about) simply regurgitate the same misogynistic bullshit. So many are without a single original or meaningful thought on the subject, and end up reinforcing the same hurtful, anti-women, anti-sex stereotypes, I believe, not out of hatred (and often unintentionally) but out of ignorance, laziness, and a refusal to questions ANYthing about themselves or the world. Maybe you don’t want to hear this, but it’s true– and hey, you asked. Have you read much (any?) critical theory on the subject? Do you read anything besides sex stuff? Because, honey, you’ll *never* understand sex (much less anything else) until you look outside of your own vagina.
April 20th, 2005 at 5:54 pm
red, not that you need to be told this but i’m sure you can, without guilt, discard ms lovejoy’s comment wether or not a piece of writing is worth sharing is up to the writer. here on the wonderful internet there are no editors. just people with their own opinions, and when you have a spot for comments you have to be ready to get some diverse responses. luckily they can be intelligent, thougth inspiring, or if all else fails entertaining.
note to readers – this is red’s *sex* blog, that’s what it’s for. you can’t assume because this is what you see of her this is all there is. she has a purpose for writing here and if you don’t agree with it that dosen’t really matter, don’t read it. blogs are self serving things
April 20th, 2005 at 5:54 pm
Don’t listen to the negativity Red. I love your blog!