I thought this was pretty funny.

It's funny, I've been seeing a certain Tica in San Jose that I personally feel is gorgeous, she would be getting all 9's and 10's if she were here on TER, she has sent me a few selfies and I swear if I didn't already know just how beautiful she is, I wouldn't go near her on a bet based soley on the pics she has sent me.

She is a tiny spinner, maybe her problem is that her arms are too short to take a proper selfie? Or maybe I should tell her to take her pics from the top down as well? lol

I didn't start the "Lets' bash Aldo" campaign, but I can't help but agree with it, and I have even conceded that it's not his fault and it's the ladies that have the final say as to what goes up on their own sites.

That said, an inordinate percentage of women who have Aldo pics on their sites have been photo shopped almost beyond recognition. It's not just me saying it, and where there's smoke there's fire. Deserved or not, Aldo's current rep is that his pics are no longer above reproach and when viewing an Aldo pic, do so with a large grain of salt.

It's a discussion board, you have your opinion and I have mine.

Some people think that sticking to your guns is "negative" I haven't said a thing about you, but I have defended my position on the subject. If you think you are right, prove it. I have changed my mind before and even offered a public apology when I was wrong. I don't know how you get negative out of that.

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Do you know Aldo from a former life and you are out to get him? Why do you keep trying to smear his name??

Same goes for your posts..
They're being known to open if you're in the mood for some negativity.

Who pays him for the shoot? The ladies, right?  The ladies can always put their foot down and say, I am not accepting this work because it doesn't look anything like me. Sad that they don't.  

Aldo or the woman paying for his photoshop talents? And if they go after the woman isn't Aldo still culpable of complicity?

and I know plenty of ladies who sport Aldo pics.  

He may cringe, but that's his job.

that the actual size, age, complexion, may vary... Kinda like they put on McDonlad's or any other fast food ad.

It's easier to hold the iphoone on your lap, but we both look grotesque when we do.

When we hold the iphone up over our heads we both look great.

So, do we want to look good or feel good?

decisions, decisions.

So getting back to the subject of our little analogy, Aldo, I would have to say he shares a lot in the blame for his many pics that barely resemble the model herself. Is he totally to blame? Of course not, does he share in the blame? Definitely.

And for those who think I am just picking on Aldo because he is an easy target, just look at any regional board. You can find threads on almost any of them regarding Aldo, boards that I haven't been on in years. So sorry, don't shoot the messenger, I am not the one who ruined his rep.

And BTW I only mentioned Aldo in passing on my first post on this thread, I was actually trying to talk about the opposite issue, the one about a truly beautiful woman who doesn't photograph well without a photographer like Aldo. Sheesh. How the fuck am I always the villain?

respect a chef who didn't cringe at least a bit at the thought ruining good steak by preparing it "well done"

Is it vain to say that's a no brainer for me? Looks over all, life is too short for bad angles.

Taking pics from the top down are usually the only way to get a selfie showing your whole body without standing in front of a mirror.  That being said if I wasn't quitting soon I would probably get a tripod and do the whole dash in front of the camera before it goes off thing.

Then maybe it's you?

Well that's a buzz kill!! Sorry ladies.

The escort tells him what to shop and how far to shop. He is only doing his job.

and in part on the Aldo stuff.

that changing the angle got rid of that triple chin and twenty inch neck? Really?

I only mentioned Aldo in passing, and not in an uncomplimentary way, but if BSC hookers start acting like a dog with a bone, it's not like I am going to apologize for my POV,  especially when it's shared by so many.

Funny my "chica favorita" sent me a couple of pics today. Not selfies, but taken by her sister, and the difference was night and day.

You are the one who seems to have a problem moving on. I have had a dozen different conversations here since you decided to get your panties all in a bunch this afternoon. I don't have a bit of problem moving on, can you say the same?

I now know why the worst reflection of myself is far and away from my car window before getting in, as it angles up.
Was wondering why I didn't look as studly as in all my house mirrors!

I actually moved on from things other than the TER message board..

Because I have an opinion on your opinion all of a sudden I am "BSC" ?

It's pointless to belabor whether Aldo or the provider is to blame for extreme photoshopping.  What matters is that his pictures can't be trusted unless corroborated by selfies or obviously non-pro shots.

You started it.

You started harping on Aldo, you started making it personal about me, and now you are the one leaving in a huff. I was quite civil until YOU started in with the usual bullshit and tried to defend the indefensible, I would suggest that you are the one who can dish it out, but can't take it.

Admit it, you came in expecting me to bite your head off, and when I didn't you prodded me until you got what you came for, an excuse to leave in a huff.

If you ever have the desire to come back and discuss things rationally, I'll be here, but if you want to start with the name calling, I can do that too, but I will confess, I am much better at it than you. bye bye now.