...an extension of who you really are or do you go out of your way to be someone totally different.

can't stray to far from their real persona. Just look at all the type casting that takes place in film, on stage, and television.

I'm way too lazy to create and maintain a separate persona. I won't create an alias either, I'd probably out it in record time.

I am the same in RL, even outside the Hobby. I am nicer though and keep things more to myself. Though I do got to say I am very shy around women in RL. So basically I am the same as my persona but sometimes I am not? Just depends on my comfort level or annoyance factor. I go through moods where I am happy as can be, other times I am crabby. Sometimes I am the nicest person you know, other times I am an asshat/blunt. There are times where I am a complete loner and other times I am social. Depends on the person I am dealing with and how they react to me.  

When I was moderator I was informed that they didn't want me to post my usual crap with my name in red. So I created an obvious alias GaGamblerssmarterbrother,  Do you think I was fooling anybody? lol

On the same page...

But only a little.

I still think that when actress performs the role, she still plays herself. At least it seems that is what good actress does. Good director may see how this actress fits the scene. And finally, there are people who buy tickets. ( though they for some reason buy tickets anyway). The admission fee is here higher, so this movie is not for everyone. Xo

I'd rather interact with someone who is straight forward and direct.

mrfisher is the real me.  

I'm the same person IRL as I am on here.  Don't feel the need to be different or to impress anyone.

the nail on its head!

That way, I'm ready when there's a reality TV show based on TER.  

anyone who sees your cunty side asked for it. I'm happy to say I'm not acquainted with cunty Tobi.

that show would be fucked up and awesome!

Posted By: nom_de_plume

That way, I'm ready when there's a reality TV show based on TER.  

Yeah. Me too.

a kind of related question. Are all or most providers extroverts, or are some providers in RL introverts? Has providing changed the introverts? Are there providers who have a hard time going into a bar by themselves, are social wall flowers, etc?

reassignment surgery.  

For the guy whose already done everything there is to do, and owns everything there is to own?

Posted By: dani987x

reassignment surgery.  

Except a little more shy and introverted in real life.

My persona on the board is 100% true to who I am offline.  I'm opinionated, passionate, and honest (well, pretty honest lol) both on TER and in real life.

a little taller and better looking.

Everyone is already taken

that I am an introvert. I am also reserved until I get to know someone. I am not a big socialize person unless it is someone I know well.

I am a much bigger dick in person.

I always loved the song...the guitar rifts by David Gilmour have always been a personal favorite since I was 15.  Right up there with the best of the Beatles and the Stones.  Childhood has not been lost...it peaks out when the time is right!   I suspect you ladies like that...

I try to have my board persona to represent who I am IRL.  Hopefully if I ever meet any of you IRL you will agree

I really don't think it is an issue of personas per se, I know I reveal different sides of who I am depending on the audience.  Interestingly enough, one of the things I enjoy most about this little sport is that I feel entirely comfortable being myself with many of the ladies, no need to hide the ball.    

You're not nearly as cunty as you make yourself out to be. Oh, but what an ass. Did you whistle and find her?

This is an interesting question! I would have to say that the way I come across on online boards, is pretty much who I am.
However, I will admit that me as a civilian, and me as Ana Valentina are two very different people.
In civvy life, I'm shy, submissive, very clean cut and described by most as a "goody two shoes". Lol! LITTLE DO THEY KNOW. My secret life as a courtesan is my mistress. It allows me the chance to bring out the naughty and adventurous side. I'm much more confident and aggressive as Ana Valentina than I am in civvy life and having only been doing this for 3 mos, it has helped me grow as a person and become more comfortable with myself. I'm beginning to be told by people who know me in real life " wow, you're becoming less shy", etc. I do not mix my two lives together, however I'm able to enjoy a balance and separation of the two that is improving my overall quality of life. :

i want to be the real me with johns but can't...none of them can handle the truth so I have to get into my hooker mode.

...hell maybe more but people still say they find me much sweeter/nicer in person. You'll either REALLY like me or you won't .... not much of a middle.
I've even told I seem quite sane which is apparently rare around these boards.
So.....yay or whatever.


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The person you meet as Ruby is the same person in my private life.  The way I describe myself on my website and in my ads is the real me.