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Scratch:Right. But it doesn’t matter to me!
Hanzoo:To you. But for me, I need to know where I can have a good conversation and not be treated like shit. Let’s just say you won’t find me in the “Confederate flags for Jesus” chat room.
Scratch:Oh.
Hanzoo:And, ::very gently:: it’s usually white people who say the playing field is level.
Scratch:Oh.
Hanzoo:::laughing:: It’s okay, hon.
Scratch:No it’s not.
Scratch:Yeah, sorry. Got a long way to go.
Hanzoo:Oh don’t we all. Just go with BarBun and register!
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SCRATCH’S ONLINE JOURNAL
The first time I met Winc was unbelievable. Perfect that ze was there. If I’d heard another stupid line I would’ve thrown up right into my keyboard. I captured most of it:
Member Profile
Name:Winc
Age:28
Occupation:hahahahahahahaha!
Hobbies:Skateboarding, it’s my life.
Quote:jus’ wanna be yer cherrybomb!
But just as I was to join the Winc dude in a private room, I get one of those Private Messages….
Private Message from Thesman
Thesman:Um, Scratch, just being friendly here, but if any member of this service catches your profile (you wrote: “the F-word your gender”) it will mean a quick end to your online days. You might want to take that offending word off and replace it with something more mainstream.
Scratch:Thanks, oh my goodness! I’m taking out my frustrations with Winc. Catch you next time.
Thesman:Leave him in one piece OK? See ya later…
Scratch:If he wants it. ;) bye.
Thesman:I’ll remember that… have fun…
Ah yes, self-policing—way more effective than actual law. As always.
I didn’t even care what this guy Winc was or if he was a guy. I was trapped in “girl,” with all these lounge lizards around me. Thought some cybersex would be nice. I gave him a whole lot of attitude, but he stuck around anyway.
You are in Private Room “Apt. 3G”
Scratch:Warning: I’m pissy and I’m horny and I want…
Winc:Yeah? ::grinning:: What is it you want?
