Tickling aside, why else do you come here?

[Hiryu]

Aside from tickling, I come here to get away. Kind of like taking a rest from the day's stress and because there are a lot of intelligent, kind hearted people to talk too. Coming here puts my nerves at ease and makes me feel as though I'm among my own people where I don't have to pretend to be normal and I can just let go and be my self.

What about you?

 

[Dude'sonfire]

I love not having to slyly tiptoe around the fetish issue most of the time. It's nice to have people who won't judge you for it (though they will judge you on other things... hehe 😛 ) or who won't hurl loads of questions at you about "why?" that you've already had to answer about a hundred times. It's kind of a friendly vent, i guess.

 

[Timewarp]

I'm bored and have nothing else to do. Also I'd like to mess with people's minds.......as soon as I can think of something.

 

[nessonite1]

Many reasons. The actual subject of the forum isn't even why I come here anymore. It was at first but now I am comfortable and content in the fact that there are others like me and now it's just a constant. Which is awesome.
There are meany reasons I'm here now though.
One reason is that this forum, and the ATF which I joined recently, is where I have friends. I don't care all that much for the people I've met IRL as it's just too rare to find someone who you actually have something in common with. Especially for a bitter, miserable hermit like me. >.> People IRL don't tend to want to get to know me (or even notice I'm there). As chatty as I am online *notes obscene post count*, IRL I don't talk much unless I am very comfortable with the people I'm with.
Another reason I come here is that it's a very creatively charged environment. I don't remember there being so many artists when I first came here but there are a ton now and it's fantastic. Also it's a place I can share my own art and people will invariably comment and give me feedback which makes me feel good. and helps me grow. Without anyone to share my work with I'd have no motivation to improve and would probably just stagnate and go back to only drawing when I'm mad or depressed.
And, noting that KeeperD mentioned about being among "my own people" and feeling "normal" that is also a part of it.
The actual reason WHY I have a connection with you people isn't at the forefront, it's just that it's there. It's something. I dont really participate in the fetish related discussions anymore cause, like I said, I've satisfied my need to talk about it and I'm completely comfortable with it now. But it's there in some unspoken form and that's important to me. I've always felt I was on the outside of life and there are so very few things I have in common with anyone. It's extremely comfrting that I have at least somewhere I can go where one of my oddities is what makes me belong.
/end excuciatingly long post

 

[Goodieluver]

I come here for the health benefits and the stock plan

 

[Celtic_Emperor]

I've stated many a time why I came here and why I continue to come here, and thats for the community, the people, and discussions...mostly the people. Also to share my art.

It really has nothing to do at this point with the themes these sites have, but more and more the people and how when it comes right down to it, are no different than me as people in the real world. Alot of the people I know here have families and children, and good, strong moral fibers and values and many are religious, spiritual people. And thats something I like being around no matter where it is because its a good thing. It gives off a good vibe and reassures me all the time that I'm in good company.

To be completely honest with you, sometimes I forget that this even is a tickling website, because I've used it for everything but that pretty much. In some ways it has become an all-purpose site for me, one of those rare types of sites that you can go to and talk about pretty much anything.

If the souls that make this site what is it only worked on a one-track mind (for the fetish that is) I probably wouldn't be here. Its because of people like you that it makes the experience worth while.

 

[Low_Roads]

I came here originally out of fetish-oriented curiosity and spent a great deal of time exploring the archives before I ever joined. Gradually I became hooked on the personalities here, the dynamic chat and highly charged creative atmosphere. These were people I just had to interact with! Far from logging on to relax, I find my time here energizing. I'm stimulated into commentary and art projects I'd never have considered otherwise. In the face-to-face world, I'm a bit of a recluse: this is the place where I come for company.

 

[Faramir]

I come here for the atmosphere/ambiance! 😀

 

[steph]

For my friends...
XOXO

 

[His Divine Shadow]

I'd say that I have nothing better to do but someone would hit me. XD Why, truly? It is a place to be among people I can relate to more closely than any around me in the 3-D world. As much a misanthrope as I am, it is nice sometimes.

 

[Yet_One_More_Idiot]

It's the sort of place where the members have really that it's normal to be weird (though that doesn't even make sense), and where tickling is such a commonality among us all that it pretty much becomes a part of the background noise, and allows us to....

O what the hell; it's something to do online while I concoct my plans for world domination, and a place where there are people far more insane than I ***Notes Nessie's insane post count*** 😎 😀

 

[nessonite1]

I'd say that I have nothing better to do but someone would hit me.

Who would?! *takes up sword* lemme at 'em!

 

[MistressValerie1]

I come here to read different views from our politically, geographically, and personally diverse membership. I usually learn something new here every day 🙂

 

[AphroditeRabbit]

Well pretty much a combination of why everyone has stated for me. I don't really think of it as a tickling site anymore (like Vlad) because I generally only post in the General Discussion area or in the artists forum.

Like Nessie, I don't really come here anymore for the tickling content. I mean yeah, it's cool that it's there, but the novelty has worn out for me.

I like talking to people of which I have atleast one thing in common.

We also have very diverse viewpoints from every country and all walks of life. It's great to get discussions and others viewpoints. (If I didn't hear others I would never grow as a person and know what others think in the world. It's all about the learning!)

I've met a lot of people here that I probably wouldn't have met otherwise and I think it's great. I hope it stays for a long time. 🙂

 

[stdave1]

I come for discussions about current events or advice sometimes although of course tickling is main reason I joined this forum.

 

[Hungarian21]

Hey ness, am I your friend? 😀

I come here for the fact that there is HUMOR! (dunno if I spelled that correct) 🙄 If I have a bad day at College, I can always find something to make my day better. :happy: Even if that sometimes means that i have to be a total idiot, but what else is new? 🙂

Origionally, I came here for the fetish, but back then, I thought that this was gonna be another just-post-your-pics/clips site. Then I realized that there are people here who actually like to talk! Or, write... whatever. :happy:

But what I think makes this place so special is the variety of people showing up! Artists, Hungarians, Germans, Chinese, Americans... Its like another way to keep peace between nations! To know the other side of the world! Hech, this shows everyone that we are not so different!

And last, but not least; PEOPLE ACTUALLY LISTEN TO WHAT I HAVE TO SAY! 😀 ....................... I think... :wooha:

 

[nessonite1]

And last, but not least; PEOPLE ACTUALLY LISTEN TO WHAT I HAVE TO SAY! ....................... I think...

Looks around*

Did anyone else hear something? I thought I heard something....

😀 😛

 

[Ignatz]

Initially, I came for the images, stayed for the discussions. Nowadays, I go straight to General Discussion and sometimes neglect to check the art and images for days at a time. The personalities that burst forth from the posts of our members are engaging, fascinating and, needless to say, absolutely unique. I feel as though I know you all personally...and why not? Sure, if we met and socialized, I would find out things about you I don't learn online. But, conversely, I believe many of us reveal sides of ourselves to the forum that our own families and friends never see. I didn't realize how hooked I was on this place until I couldn't access it this week. Like CellarDweller I was faced with the spectre of withdrawal. But I'm feeling much better now! Once more I can relish the creative effervescence of Nessonite (America's Sweetheart), the nimble wit and acrobatic imagination of GeorgiaTklr, the thoughtful and passionate eloquence of Vlad, the cool and sexy competence of Mistress Valerie (the Queen of the Pacific), the towering amiability of Budweiser Bob, the life-affirming soul of the Hollywood Brother, the free-verse misanthropy of oriyaborealis (or however the hell you spell it), and all God's other chill'un who dwell in this little haven of therapeutic insanity. In the quaint old Irish phrase, may God set a flower on all your heads.

 

[nessonite1]

Iggy *tear in eye* that was beautiful!

 

[SilverleafLycan1]

I've been a member for awhile, I switched my s/n when I turned 18, and I feel that this place is like home. There is rarely any kindof judgement here, and an overall acceptance of anything that is posted, no matter quality or quantity. A big reason I started though was for clips, and teh artwork. There are some amazing artists that post here, and I have used some of the artwork as inspiration for my own work and developing my technique. Overall, it gives me a safe feeling.

 

[MistressValerie1]

Thanks, Ignatz; you're a sweetheart 🙂

Like Hungarian, I love being able to interact with people who live all over the world, people whom I would never be able to meet offline because of the great distances. I have made friendships here that will last a lifetime. For me, the personal interaction is now much more important than the fetish side of the board.

 

[Celtic_Emperor]

Initially, I came for the images, stayed for the discussions. Nowadays, I go straight to General Discussion and sometimes neglect to check the art and images for days at a time. The personalities that burst forth from the posts of our members are engaging, fascinating and, needless to say, absolutely unique. I feel as though I know you all personally...and why not? Sure, if we met and socialized, I would find out things about you I don't learn online. But, conversely, I believe many of us reveal sides of ourselves to the forum that our own families and friends never see. I didn't realize how hooked I was on this place until I couldn't access it this week. Like CellarDweller I was faced with the spectre of withdrawal. But I'm feeling much better now! Once more I can relish the creative effervescence of Nessonite (America's Sweetheart), the lively wit and acrobatic imagination of GeorgiaTklr, the thoughtful and passionate eloquence of Vlad, the cool and sexy competence of Mistress Valerie (the Queen of the Pacific), the towering amiability of Budweiser Bob, the life-affirming soul of the Hollywood Brother, the free-verse misanthropy of oriyaborealis (or however the hell you spell it), and all God's other chill'un who dwell in this little haven of therapeutic insanity. In the quaint old Irish phrase, may God set a flower on all your heads.

Thank you. Its an honor and a downright good feeling to know I've made that type of an impression on you when I wasn't even trying to. I was just being myself. And this of course is a play on what you've just said. That, for some of us, this site allows us to be that person that we cannot or will not, for whatever reason, be in public, or, in my case, this site is another facet for me to be me.

I'll go further to say that we thrive off of eachother and give eachother energy, we all do that. At least, thats how I see it. Surely I wouldn't be able to be myself if there were not people like you to challenge me to think at that level or to talk to me in ways where qualities like that could come out. And I wouldn't be inspired to start discussions or join them myself if I didn't feel people like you would be up to it or I'd even be accepted. I'd be like a hermit probably if not for great people like you, only coming out to post artwork. So thank YOU for simply being you, my friend. 🙂


We give eachother that energy. So even if people don't realize it, they're playing a bigger part than they know by simply being who they are. Thats a gift you're giving to everyone else. You're giving yourself.

And thats something to be grateful for, all around. Normally, these would be things one would only experience in full in the real world, and yet our relationships have transcended that, its wonderful. 🙂

 

[Dussicar]

I just love the people here. That's all there is to it.

Seriously, how many people here can honestly say that they are a member of a discussion board where they like everybody? There is no such place.

That is why I love the tickle theater. There is NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON here that I dislike. That, I feel, is an almost impossibility on any other forum.

The moderators are so down to earth that you forget they are mods. You can have a good conversation with them without that minute sense of tension that exists with other moderators on any given discussion board. There is no godhood-complex with a single one of them(except for my glowing master HDS. The lord of all he surveys 😀 ). They both do their job and kick back with the rest of us when a good subject rears it's head. However, they also can supply any of us with whatever answers(technical or otherwise) we need to help us from navigating this site to serious technical questions. THEY ROCK(suckupploysuckupploysuckupploy)!!!!!!!!!!!!

The people posting here have always given great input and support to those in need for any darned thing that comes to mind. There is little to no animosity(with exception to rare and immature cases) around that causes undue stress. I have to say that this is one of the few sites where post counts generally don't matter. I have seen some of the forum greats having as much an enlightened conversation with a newbie as with an established member....This just does not happen on many other forums(RPG.NET comes to mind...Stupid nerds 😀 ).

As far as I'm concerned, the biggest reason I come back(aside of the fantasy of tickling the living bejesus out of a helpless female tickle slave) is because I consider the tickle theater to be the best second home I can find(aside from a bar with cheap drinks).

CHEERS, ALL!!! 😀 😀 😀

 

[nessonite1]

Wow...thanks dussicar!!! ^_^

 

[HOLLYWOOD]

the hollywood brother comes here to lay his funky speech on everyone because herethe hollywood brother can truly be the hollywood brother if you smell what the hollywood brother is cooking. on this forum we got some great people and for that the hollywood brother will always be loyal to this forum. now can you dig what the hollywood brother trying to say there sucka?