I made a friend last night and right away it was obvious he was no different, calling me love and sweet pea and other mushy names I can't stand. Felt like a night like any other - until I learn that he is really a ten-year-old girl.
I'm still in shock. I even told her to stop hitting on strangers and to be careful, and she keeps calling me those things. You know, when I was ten, my biggest concern was having enough playtime outside. I had one crush, but it was on a boy my age and I lost interest when I realized he already had three girlfriends, and they actually liked sharing him. I haven't had a crush since. I mean, I've looked. At men and women. But I don't take it any further than that and I don't know if I ever will.
People like this girl...They're reckless. I warned her to be careful - I can't do anything else. It's up to her guardians now. I think I'll just delete her; what else am I supposed to do? I am four-teen years older. Further communication would be a mistake.
And maybe she's not who she says she is. You're thinking that, right? Me too. It's no damn consolation.
I'm still in shock. I even told her to stop hitting on strangers and to be careful, and she keeps calling me those things. You know, when I was ten, my biggest concern was having enough playtime outside. I had one crush, but it was on a boy my age and I lost interest when I realized he already had three girlfriends, and they actually liked sharing him. I haven't had a crush since. I mean, I've looked. At men and women. But I don't take it any further than that and I don't know if I ever will.
People like this girl...They're reckless. I warned her to be careful - I can't do anything else. It's up to her guardians now. I think I'll just delete her; what else am I supposed to do? I am four-teen years older. Further communication would be a mistake.
And maybe she's not who she says she is. You're thinking that, right? Me too. It's no damn consolation.
It's always best to assume people aren't who they say they are. I used to basically believe whatever people told me, but I'm more grown up now.
ReplyDeleteAlso, one of my old 'friends' lied to me about his age; he was actually younger than he said (no doubt so I'd talk to him) and when I found out (also learned he was a druggie) I stopped talking to him altogether. I don't like liars or drug-users. The creepy thing is that was years ago and he still sends me messages. I don't think blocking him would matter because he found me on other sites and obviously knows my username.
Yeah, don't talk to kids - nothing you can do if they lie and pretend to be older, but usually it's the other way around (cops pretending to be kids).
There's so much lying and bullshit online, I don't talk to anyone who isn't family anymore. (Sorry for the curse word; don't know how comfy you are with that.) At least then I can believe what I hear :p
Was that Hector?
ReplyDeleteAnd don't worry about swearing in front of me; I do it all the time. Helps me relax.
Yes, it is; has he contacted you, too?
DeleteI don't actually like swearing, doing it or hearing it, but sometimes it just slips out - and sometimes they really are the most suitable words :p
No, he hasn't; I was just pretty sure.
DeleteAh, well that's good :)
DeleteHow old (or should I say young) is he?
DeleteThese days, I have no idea; the lie confused me ... it doesn't matter though because I don't talk to anyone other than family online anymore (except for the usual 'Thanks' and 'You're welcome' comments on DA). :p
DeleteOh...I talk to anyone who says hi, but I don't trust them. I take pictures of the conversation, and if I have to, I delete, block, or even report. I'll be civil long as they are, but there's a limit.
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