Such a Response!
All I can say is... WOW!
When I made this post last week I didn't anticipating getting such a reaction! I've received literally over one hundred e-mails on this topic since the 13th (that's 100 messages in four days!). There have been a lot of comments to that post, and a lot of posts in the forum (where a lot of people voted and sent me private-messages, too). It's amazing!
First of all, to all of you who contacted me but did not receive a reply, I'm sorry. I've really been overwhelmed by the response, and I simply haven't had time to make a thoughtful reply to each message. I assure you that I've read all of them, however, and I've labeled them in my GMail account to "follow up" with them. I really hope I get a chance!
Second, a lot of people have been suggesting, and not in a mean way (well, not always in a mean way!) that either I get a "real" job or a student loan to go back to school. My response to that is simple: I already have a real job, and I was denied a student loan late last month (part of the thing that brought upon this whole desperation for money). They denied me because I owe a huge amount of money on my previous student loan. Even though I wouldn't need as much now, the person I talked to said that I have to wait until I've paid back most of the original loan (apparently people sometimes try and scam the system by getting another loan after they have to start paying back the first one, just to make the payments stop). Also, my credit sucks really bad (credit cards!) so I can't get a regular loan from a bank right now.
Other people have suggested that I simply watch my expenses. Well, not to sound defensive, but I do! I'm actually really careful with my money, and I am getting by. It's just that I have car insurance, gas, rent (my biggest expense by far), cable (TV and Internet), credit-card bills, student-loan bills, medical bills (from a couple years ago), and my cell-phone to worry about, not to mention the necessities like food, clothing, and heroin (joking about the heroin!!!). I do go to the bar a lot (about twice a week with friends) but my drinks are usually paid for by others, so that's not eating away at my funds that much. Oh, and yes, I smoke, but I'm one of those rare one-pack-every-three-days smokers, so that's not a huge expense, either. I'm saying all this to let you all know that I do manage my money correctly-- I pay all my bills on time now and am actually able to save a little, too. It wasn't always like this, I'll admit, but it is like that now! :P
Sorry for that rant!!! Anyway, okay. Most people here have rejected the audio-files idea, or the phone-sex idea. I've received a lot of reasons why, and I totally understand! A couple people suggested I create "samples" of what those files would be like first. That's something I'm going to seriously consider, too, btw. But as for right now those ideas are dead.
The majority of you seem to want pictures of me, and most of the e-mails I've recieved suggest that some of you might even pay money to see them. Here's the thing, though (some of you cared about this, most didn't): I absolutely will not show my face! I would (if I decide to do this) end up doing "custom" pictures for each person who pays for them, but I just won't show my face in them. Why? Why is it such a big deal? Because I never want my real identity linked to this site!!! If this was a normal, "mainstream" adult site, I wouldn't care. But I don't want ppl I know in real life to ever discover this side of my sexuality. It would be humiliating and devestating. So... sorry! Don't ever expect to get any pictures from me with my real face in them (anymore, at least... some of you got a couple older pix of me in the past, through IM and what not). I just can't risk it. Every time I've done it in the past (usually while drunk or feeling incredibly lonely) I've spent the next three days feeling horribly anxious that someone I know at work, or through friends, or just on the street, is suddenly going to laugh at me and say, "Hey! You're Shannon, the slut who loves stories about incest and rape!!!" Shudder.
Does that make me sound paranoid? I guess. I mean, I know the chances of such an encounter ever occurring are very, very small. Still, to dramatically increase the number of people who could link my face with this site (by selling pictures or whatever) would also dramatically increase the chances that I'd be "found out". If I didn't have a heart-attack first from the anxiety, the day would come when that would happen. So... in short? If I decide to provide custom self-pics for a small donation, those pix will not include my face. Also, no web-cams (scratch that idea totally... no one seems interested unless I'd show my face anyway!).
This is where I stand now on this whole situation: I placed a bid for a digital camera (a decent one, btw!) on eBay earlier yesterday. I might lose the bid, but my intent is clear: I want a camera! If I win the bid (I doubt it... I bid pretty low) I'll consider doing the pictures thing. If I don't win the bid (or others that might follow it) I'll keep saving my money until I can afford one. I mean, there's really no point in worrying much more about this until I actually have my own digital camera, right? :P
So that's it for the moment! Now go and enjoy the rest of the site! :)
-shannon-
When I made this post last week I didn't anticipating getting such a reaction! I've received literally over one hundred e-mails on this topic since the 13th (that's 100 messages in four days!). There have been a lot of comments to that post, and a lot of posts in the forum (where a lot of people voted and sent me private-messages, too). It's amazing!
First of all, to all of you who contacted me but did not receive a reply, I'm sorry. I've really been overwhelmed by the response, and I simply haven't had time to make a thoughtful reply to each message. I assure you that I've read all of them, however, and I've labeled them in my GMail account to "follow up" with them. I really hope I get a chance!
Second, a lot of people have been suggesting, and not in a mean way (well, not always in a mean way!) that either I get a "real" job or a student loan to go back to school. My response to that is simple: I already have a real job, and I was denied a student loan late last month (part of the thing that brought upon this whole desperation for money). They denied me because I owe a huge amount of money on my previous student loan. Even though I wouldn't need as much now, the person I talked to said that I have to wait until I've paid back most of the original loan (apparently people sometimes try and scam the system by getting another loan after they have to start paying back the first one, just to make the payments stop). Also, my credit sucks really bad (credit cards!) so I can't get a regular loan from a bank right now.
Other people have suggested that I simply watch my expenses. Well, not to sound defensive, but I do! I'm actually really careful with my money, and I am getting by. It's just that I have car insurance, gas, rent (my biggest expense by far), cable (TV and Internet), credit-card bills, student-loan bills, medical bills (from a couple years ago), and my cell-phone to worry about, not to mention the necessities like food, clothing, and heroin (joking about the heroin!!!). I do go to the bar a lot (about twice a week with friends) but my drinks are usually paid for by others, so that's not eating away at my funds that much. Oh, and yes, I smoke, but I'm one of those rare one-pack-every-three-days smokers, so that's not a huge expense, either. I'm saying all this to let you all know that I do manage my money correctly-- I pay all my bills on time now and am actually able to save a little, too. It wasn't always like this, I'll admit, but it is like that now! :P
Sorry for that rant!!! Anyway, okay. Most people here have rejected the audio-files idea, or the phone-sex idea. I've received a lot of reasons why, and I totally understand! A couple people suggested I create "samples" of what those files would be like first. That's something I'm going to seriously consider, too, btw. But as for right now those ideas are dead.
The majority of you seem to want pictures of me, and most of the e-mails I've recieved suggest that some of you might even pay money to see them. Here's the thing, though (some of you cared about this, most didn't): I absolutely will not show my face! I would (if I decide to do this) end up doing "custom" pictures for each person who pays for them, but I just won't show my face in them. Why? Why is it such a big deal? Because I never want my real identity linked to this site!!! If this was a normal, "mainstream" adult site, I wouldn't care. But I don't want ppl I know in real life to ever discover this side of my sexuality. It would be humiliating and devestating. So... sorry! Don't ever expect to get any pictures from me with my real face in them (anymore, at least... some of you got a couple older pix of me in the past, through IM and what not). I just can't risk it. Every time I've done it in the past (usually while drunk or feeling incredibly lonely) I've spent the next three days feeling horribly anxious that someone I know at work, or through friends, or just on the street, is suddenly going to laugh at me and say, "Hey! You're Shannon, the slut who loves stories about incest and rape!!!" Shudder.
Does that make me sound paranoid? I guess. I mean, I know the chances of such an encounter ever occurring are very, very small. Still, to dramatically increase the number of people who could link my face with this site (by selling pictures or whatever) would also dramatically increase the chances that I'd be "found out". If I didn't have a heart-attack first from the anxiety, the day would come when that would happen. So... in short? If I decide to provide custom self-pics for a small donation, those pix will not include my face. Also, no web-cams (scratch that idea totally... no one seems interested unless I'd show my face anyway!).
This is where I stand now on this whole situation: I placed a bid for a digital camera (a decent one, btw!) on eBay earlier yesterday. I might lose the bid, but my intent is clear: I want a camera! If I win the bid (I doubt it... I bid pretty low) I'll consider doing the pictures thing. If I don't win the bid (or others that might follow it) I'll keep saving my money until I can afford one. I mean, there's really no point in worrying much more about this until I actually have my own digital camera, right? :P
So that's it for the moment! Now go and enjoy the rest of the site! :)
-shannon-
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posted by Shannon at 12:09 AM
18 Comments:
I gotta say Shannon, after reading through this and the Forum, I think you are almost exactly dead-on. The only reason I say almost is this: Is there someone in RL you could borrow a camera from? The reasons I say that is because there is a time/money angle here and I did not think a new camera was at the *top* of your wish list. Plus, if you do still go out and get one you have had a test drive. Cheers!
Each post for the last few times have been nudging for cash. You run a free adult site, deal with it or put paypal on your site and ask for donations.
I'm getting around to actually enjoying being endlessly teased with the prospect of photos. :)
I do think however, in all sincerity, this should not go on forever.
It's way too much of an obvious tease.
However, should you actually be serious in any regard, forget eBay.
Go to the local camera store. A good one, obviously.
And simply purchase a used one. With new digital cameras these days...
by the time you open the box, it's already outdated anyways.
There is also the obvious fact that a "decent one" means a 8 mega pixal camera.
Expect to pay a few hundred.
Which might be the money needed for school.
Not to mention, there is the possibility if you wait to buy a "really decent one"...
you might spend more on the camera and memory card than you will make selling the pictures.
In the end, a simple and cheap pocket camera, which all have auto timers BTW... and a roll of film...
will do exactly what you need it to do.
And every lab these days will print your film on a disc very affordably.
Good luck in deciding.
LMAO
This is a guy tricking all of you.
Now hes getting his school paid for.
The only time he was to have a phone conversation with another person HE claimed phone problems.
Yeah right.......
You people are so stupid
Wow, our very first troll! (Anon #3)
And then there is Anon 2: "There is also the obvious fact that a "decent one" means a 8 mega pixal camera." WTF? 8 megapixels? Should she be making posters? *shakes head. I think "decent" means "standard" which is 3-4 (possibly 5) megapixels these days, as opposed to crappy, which is 2 or less.
Musashi has a good point though...
I also think you have made the right decision here.
-ChengHo
everyone should be free to speak their mind.
i don't like the idea of calling people trolls.
it stifles valid points by questioning people.
re: cameras.
if you went out to buy a computer would you get the latest one or ask for one with an old chip?
the latest *norm* in digi cams *IS* 8 megapixals.
last year it was 7. and the year before it was 5.
spending money on a 3 or a 4 megapixal camera is buying a toy and throwing your money out.
and as usual guys think size matters. hehe
it isn't just the size of the images.
the newer cameras come better equipped for various lighting conditions, adjust for shaking and so on.
they work better. period.
what good is a crappy 3 megapixal camera if most of your pictures come out ugly if shot indoors at night.
and anon or CH..... what difference does it make. I don't see anyone using their real names here.
i wonder if someone is gonna try and jump down my throat for being forward and honest. shesh! :)
and i don't know what's going on either. do we now donate money for a camera?!? hehe
people need to :) more!!!!!
ok here is my offer you post or e-mail me a couple of clear pics showing your tits and pussy in a position i decide so i know they are you and i will donate $$$$$$$$$$
3 mega pixals should be fine for website site quality pics. Any advantage of a 8 megapixal is going to be lost when the pic gets resized. Like someone already pointed out earlier 8 megapixals are fine if you plan on printing out big posters otherwise it's just overkill.
anyone who has ever shot themselves at night.... in their bedroom.... alone.... with a 3 megapixal camera will know what they are going to get. more than likely a memory card full of pictures that need to be erased. anyone that has ever done this with a new 8 megapixal camera under the same circumstances will know the pictures are going to come out fine. i have a very old 3 megapixal camera and i can't give it away. i can't even trade it in anymore.
with new cameras it's not about resolution anymore. it's now all about image quality. new cameras are just built better to handle things the older ones never could. like taking dirty pictures at night at home. :)
but what is wrong with film?? you don't need to buy a new camera and the results are still better.
t.c.
A 8 megapixal camera will give you better quality pics, but if you're on a fixed budget you can still get decent quality pictures out of a 3 megapixal camera. If you're worried about lighting grab some lamps from around the house and spread them around the room to avoid shadows. You should do this no matter what type of camera you use. There's no point in spending the money on a expensive 8 megapixal camera because in a few years there will be 18 megapixal cameras and people will be whining about how they can't even give away their old 8 megapixal camera.
Lol!!! I didn't realize the "megapixal" size would be such a big deal! To me, it still isn't. I'm bidding on a 4mp camera just because they seem to be the cheapest, decent cameras available. Period! A friend of mine, her camera is a 4-megapixal and it takes great pix, so... shrugs!
...as for borrowing a camera from a friend, no! Too paranoid. We all know that deleting something doesn't mean it's gone, and besides, I want a camera for reasons other than just this site!
No, I'm not hinting about getting donations for a camera. I'll buy that myself. Until I do I won't make up my mind about taking self-pics.
Finally, we've always had trolls here! Most of them just e-mail me, but some have posted before. This one (at the top of this comment-thread) is just trying to anger ppl. It really doesn't bother me because trolls always die. Fans never do! Why?
Because fans know the truth but trolls are in-and-out really quick and never even try to learn the truth. When they do, they eith stop being trolls or they become fans. :P
An old saying from back in the day on the Alt.Sex.Stories.D (discussion) newsgroup? Don't feed the trolls!!! :)
-shannon-
I have a 4MP camera and it takes beautiful shots. The only reason you would want an 8+ is if you were getting a DSLR to do some professional stuff. Indoor shots will be a little more tricky, but to be honest if there's plenty of lighting there should be no problem. Mine takes decent shots even in extremely dim lighting as long as there isn't much movement.
I think what most of us are wondering, Tina, is why you refuse to show your face if you were to take pictures (in exchange for donations). I mean what's the big deal? Are you worried about your reputation? You were a stripper after all, so why are you worried about dirty pictures? If you'll have sex with your clientele at a seedy club, why is showing your face in a couple pictures that much worse? Besides the fact that it was your idea to begin with, you're being a little prudish given your reputation. I'd go as far to say that half the people that read your blog don't even believe you're a girl, just some guy writing a blog and reviewing stories, posting endless ads for porn sites and constantly begging for "donations". Personally I don't buy it, and while your stories are hot, you need to lighten up a little bit.
err oops, I just read ttt and thot of tina instead of shannon...
Put some ads on this site
may all your dreams come to life, dear shannon,
may all your dreams come to life, dear shannon,
-- shadow --
dont be pushed into stripping for the camera if you dont want to..i've done it before when felt lonely,,,and for 2 years was looking over my shoulder feeling guilty,in case they surfaced.
its your body.your life.
keep up the work.
Terry
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