Comments on: Why Do Crossdressers Post Pictures? – Part Two http://www.jessica-who.com/2009/07/crossdressers-post-pictures-two/ Official Transgender Crossdresser Website Blog of Comedian Jessica De Leon Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:29:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ellen http://www.jessica-who.com/2009/07/crossdressers-post-pictures-two/comment-page-1/#comment-7585 Ellen Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:41:43 +0000 http://www.jessica-who.com/?p=390#comment-7585 Hi, I haven't commented in a while. After just a few pictures I took just to have some, all of my pictures are out and about. Mostly with my friends and a few taken by friends. I guess vanity has a lot to do with it but after that I think I now do it to document my "escapades" and my circle of close friends. Did it really happen? oh yeah! I need a few more times with my friends so when the occasion is right, I can show all who care. Hugs, Ellen Hi, I haven’t commented in a while. After just a few pictures I took just to have some, all of my pictures are out and about. Mostly with my friends and a few taken by friends. I guess vanity has a lot to do with it but after that I think I now do it to document my “escapades” and my circle of close friends. Did it really happen? oh yeah! I need a few more times with my friends so when the occasion is right, I can show all who care.

Hugs, Ellen

]]> By: Jessica De Leon http://www.jessica-who.com/2009/07/crossdressers-post-pictures-two/comment-page-1/#comment-1314 Jessica De Leon Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:13:32 +0000 http://www.jessica-who.com/?p=390#comment-1314 Thank you Rebecca Lynne, I appreciate the compliment. You echo the wonderful sentiment of many, and that is a stronger community. The internet allows anonymity, yet we share our avatars because we want the person on the other side of the monitor to get a glimpse of us in order to feel a little bit closer in this world. Excellent comment :) Thank you Rebecca Lynne, I appreciate the compliment.

You echo the wonderful sentiment of many, and that is a stronger community. The internet allows anonymity, yet we share our avatars because we want the person on the other side of the monitor to get a glimpse of us in order to feel a little bit closer in this world. Excellent comment :)

]]> By: RebeccaLynne http://www.jessica-who.com/2009/07/crossdressers-post-pictures-two/comment-page-1/#comment-1261 RebeccaLynne Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:22:43 +0000 http://www.jessica-who.com/?p=390#comment-1261 Jessica, I've been a member on CD.com since August '05. Noticed your post in the Writer's Society section today, and, curious, came to have a look at your site. You've really put it together nicely; well done! As mentioned, I've been on CD.com for quite awhile. Yet I agonized over actually posting my photo there for a long time. The safety of anonymity, and fear of someone I knew seeing it and recognizing me, was my stumbling block. Ultimately, I overcame that fear. Why? Because I wanted other members to know I was "for real", and to put a face with the name. I've always been more willing to open up and share my thoughts and feelings with others to whom I could relate, based on an image in my head; that of a real person, whose experiences and emotions were akin to my own. It wasn't a sense of vanity or seeking compliments in my case; simply a desire to participate as a member of the community. Thanks for being such an intregral, and inspirational, part of that community. Jessica, I’ve been a member on CD.com since August ’05. Noticed your post in the Writer’s Society section today, and, curious, came to have a look at your site. You’ve really put it together nicely; well done!
As mentioned, I’ve been on CD.com for quite awhile. Yet I agonized over actually posting my photo there for a long time. The safety of anonymity, and fear of someone I knew seeing it and recognizing me, was my stumbling block.
Ultimately, I overcame that fear. Why? Because I wanted other members to know I was “for real”, and to put a face with the name. I’ve always been more willing to open up and share my thoughts and feelings with others to whom I could relate, based on an image in my head; that of a real person, whose experiences and emotions were akin to my own.
It wasn’t a sense of vanity or seeking compliments in my case; simply a desire to participate as a member of the community.
Thanks for being such an intregral, and inspirational, part of that community.

]]> By: Jessica De Leon http://www.jessica-who.com/2009/07/crossdressers-post-pictures-two/comment-page-1/#comment-1206 Jessica De Leon Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:59:43 +0000 http://www.jessica-who.com/?p=390#comment-1206 No worries about jumping in now :)! These posts are always open for discussion and everyone's opinion is valued here. Your comments about creativity definitely stand out, I like that you use your pictures and website as a way to keep you focused on your femme side. The online communication aspect is also huge. We all know how disappointing it is when a forum or chat friend has no profile picture. No worries about jumping in now :) ! These posts are always open for discussion and everyone’s opinion is valued here. Your comments about creativity definitely stand out, I like that you use your pictures and website as a way to keep you focused on your femme side.

The online communication aspect is also huge. We all know how disappointing it is when a forum or chat friend has no profile picture.

]]> By: Seleena K http://www.jessica-who.com/2009/07/crossdressers-post-pictures-two/comment-page-1/#comment-1192 Seleena K Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:13:09 +0000 http://www.jessica-who.com/?p=390#comment-1192 Sorry for jumping in to comment so late! I post photos and do a free website for two reasons. First of all, it motivates me to continue to improve my presentation by keeping my creativity level high. It exercises my appearance, mannerisms, movement, etc. No, I'm not that concerned about passing as a woman, either in photos or when I'm out in public. It's more about aligning my outer appearance with the way I feel on the inside. And secondly, I take online communication with others very seriously and believe that putting a "face" to the words that appear on a computer screen is very important. I put myself out there in hopes that others will too. It also gives those who see me the opportunity to run like the wind if they don't like what they see :-) Sorry for jumping in to comment so late!

I post photos and do a free website for two reasons. First of all, it motivates me to continue to improve my presentation by keeping my creativity level high. It exercises my appearance, mannerisms, movement, etc.

No, I’m not that concerned about passing as a woman, either in photos or when I’m out in public. It’s more about aligning my outer appearance with the way I feel on the inside.

And secondly, I take online communication with others very seriously and believe that putting a “face” to the words that appear on a computer screen is very important. I put myself out there in hopes that others will too. It also gives those who see me the opportunity to run like the wind if they don’t like what they see :-)

]]> By: Jessica De Leon http://www.jessica-who.com/2009/07/crossdressers-post-pictures-two/comment-page-1/#comment-892 Jessica De Leon Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:27:44 +0000 http://www.jessica-who.com/?p=390#comment-892 I agree, it is a much easier decision to post a picture than to venture outside. I agree, it is a much easier decision to post a picture than to venture outside.

]]> By: Patti http://www.jessica-who.com/2009/07/crossdressers-post-pictures-two/comment-page-1/#comment-867 Patti Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:04:40 +0000 http://www.jessica-who.com/?p=390#comment-867 The internet is very impersonal as you can tune out whatever it is you do not like or to tune in what you do like. Your audience either agrees or disagrees. Since the audience is actually impersonal, not really knowing them at all, it is much easier to come out on the internet as there is much less chance of ridicule and harassment since you do not have to actually face the person. However, in a public place when there are people around, there is always that chance that you can be confronted face to face with someone. And, if you are newly out and in public, you may not be ready for what may happen. The internet is a portal and posting pictures of ourselves is actually somewhat of a natural thing is because we want people to see us as we really are, and it is a safe environment to come out in. The internet is very impersonal as you can tune out whatever it is you do not like or to tune in what you do like.

Your audience either agrees or disagrees.

Since the audience is actually impersonal, not really knowing them at all, it is much easier to come out on the internet as there is much less chance of ridicule and harassment since you do not have to actually face the person.

However, in a public place when there are people around, there is always that chance that you can be confronted face to face with someone. And, if you are newly out and in public, you may not be ready for what may happen.

The internet is a portal and posting pictures of ourselves is actually somewhat of a natural thing is because we want people to see us as we really are, and it is a safe environment to come out in.

]]> By: Jessica De Leon http://www.jessica-who.com/2009/07/crossdressers-post-pictures-two/comment-page-1/#comment-884 Jessica De Leon Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:03:07 +0000 http://www.jessica-who.com/?p=390#comment-884 You're right about that, even if you decide to take the pictures down, they are likely cached, saved on computers and in the internet way back machine. You’re right about that, even if you decide to take the pictures down, they are likely cached, saved on computers and in the internet way back machine.

]]> By: Vanessa Law http://www.jessica-who.com/2009/07/crossdressers-post-pictures-two/comment-page-1/#comment-854 Vanessa Law Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:02:02 +0000 http://www.jessica-who.com/?p=390#comment-854 I find that being out on the Internet is a more difficult decision than going out in person. Sure, you may have a bad experience, but once it's over, it's over (apart from the memories). The Internet lives forever. I think most people forget that, and post pictures without much fear as a 'safe' way to come out. I find that being out on the Internet is a more difficult decision than going out in person. Sure, you may have a bad experience, but once it’s over, it’s over (apart from the memories). The Internet lives forever.

I think most people forget that, and post pictures without much fear as a ‘safe’ way to come out.

]]> By: Jessica De Leon http://www.jessica-who.com/2009/07/crossdressers-post-pictures-two/comment-page-1/#comment-695 Jessica De Leon Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:04:45 +0000 http://www.jessica-who.com/?p=390#comment-695 Hi Izza :) Thanks for your comment and great comparison. Hi Izza :)

Thanks for your comment and great comparison.

]]> By: izza http://www.jessica-who.com/2009/07/crossdressers-post-pictures-two/comment-page-1/#comment-634 izza Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:48:52 +0000 http://www.jessica-who.com/?p=390#comment-634 To me its kind of simple, I live in a plece (Mexico) where its not easy to access CD friendly places, so posting pictures seems like the only window to the world. on the other hand, if you like tunned cars... well its a close example, you tune your car so the other enthusiast see your work, same here, you try your best to look pretty so others who share same intrests can see your work. i hope I was not to confusing. To me its kind of simple, I live in a plece (Mexico) where its not easy to access CD friendly places, so posting pictures seems like the only window to the world. on the other hand, if you like tunned cars… well its a close example, you tune your car so the other enthusiast see your work, same here, you try your best to look pretty so others who share same intrests can see your work. i hope I was not to confusing.

]]> By: Jessica De Leon http://www.jessica-who.com/2009/07/crossdressers-post-pictures-two/comment-page-1/#comment-487 Jessica De Leon Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:21:20 +0000 http://www.jessica-who.com/?p=390#comment-487 Hi Cassie, Thanks for dropping by and leaving some great input, I also filmed myself "en femme" while at Be-All and I noticed when I laughed that I looked so natural, I love watching it. Where are your videos? I couldn't find them on your blog? Jessica Hi Cassie,

Thanks for dropping by and leaving some great input, I also filmed myself “en femme” while at Be-All and I noticed when I laughed that I looked so natural, I love watching it.

Where are your videos? I couldn’t find them on your blog?

Jessica

]]> By: Cassie http://www.jessica-who.com/2009/07/crossdressers-post-pictures-two/comment-page-1/#comment-478 Cassie Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:34:29 +0000 http://www.jessica-who.com/?p=390#comment-478 I agree with the things you've mentioned Jessica, and the other posters too. Just having a camera was enough to get me started. When I saw "Cassie" laugh in a video I felt like it was genuine, and that I hadn't felt like that in a long time. I also thought maybe a crossdressing blog would get some hits, even if my pics came out badly. I do it for me but do like any compliments I might get. I'm such a nerd. Thanks for following BTW : ) I post other videos online but I knew that crossdressing vids would get some views... even bad videos. Posting pics and videos is Fun for me! I'm not really sure why. I'm still kinda new at this. I just know I like it! Thanks for the insight Jessica : ) Cassie... I agree with the things you’ve mentioned Jessica, and the other posters too.

Just having a camera was enough to get me started. When I saw “Cassie” laugh in a video I felt like it was genuine, and that I hadn’t felt like that in a long time.

I also thought maybe a crossdressing blog would get some hits, even if my pics came out badly. I do it for me but do like any compliments I might get. I’m such a nerd.

Thanks for following BTW : )

I post other videos online but I knew that crossdressing vids would get some views… even bad videos.

Posting pics and videos is Fun for me! I’m not really sure why.

I’m still kinda new at this. I just know I like it!

Thanks for the insight Jessica : )

Cassie…

]]> By: Jessica De Leon http://www.jessica-who.com/2009/07/crossdressers-post-pictures-two/comment-page-1/#comment-359 Jessica De Leon Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:38:48 +0000 http://www.jessica-who.com/?p=390#comment-359 Yea, it's really great to get feedback about your pictures. Positive or negative, at least you get some kind of reaction, I suppose it's better than indifference. Yea, it’s really great to get feedback about your pictures. Positive or negative, at least you get some kind of reaction, I suppose it’s better than indifference.

]]> By: brittany http://www.jessica-who.com/2009/07/crossdressers-post-pictures-two/comment-page-1/#comment-340 brittany Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:47:04 +0000 http://www.jessica-who.com/?p=390#comment-340 i post my picture pretty much just cause i like to hear what people have to say. good or bad. it doesnt matter. i just want to hear there opinions. oddly peoples opinions and the things they say is also the exact reason i dont crossdress in public. the bad feedback just seems a lot worse when you hear it in person than it does just reading it online. but the good feedback is much more gratifieing in person as well. its a bit of double edge sword. so my reasons are simply to get a responce. does that make sense? i post my picture pretty much just cause i like to hear what people have to say. good or bad. it doesnt matter. i just want to hear there opinions.

oddly peoples opinions and the things they say is also the exact reason i dont crossdress in public. the bad feedback just seems a lot worse when you hear it in person than it does just reading it online. but the good feedback is much more gratifieing in person as well. its a bit of double edge sword.

so my reasons are simply to get a responce. does that make sense?

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