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Revan · 22nd Oct 2009, 11:12 AM

So I've been curious how people feel about PDAs and how much is too much. So I decided to make this poll to see what you think. Leave comments too if you'd like

And I am including three options about sex, yes sex, because hopefully I see a tabulation of 0 in those areas, but some people do have interesting views

Also, I hope no one will be offended by the last three options. I used "scientific" terms instead of the full on name lol or slang for the types of sexual act. Enjoy! lol...

If you're wondering how to choose, choose the option that is as far as you would be okay seeing. Ie. I chose Peck/Kiss on Cheek because I don't need to see a couple full on making out, but seeing a quick peck on the cheek is cute. So if you actually think one of the sexual acts in public is fine with you, well choose it, your name won't be involved as I've made the poll anonymous.

Kid Quasar · 22nd Oct 2009, 12:15 PM

My PDA checks email, so overall it's an awesome device!...

Oh wait, that kind of PDA? Hmmm.... I'd be fine with seeing up to a peck on the lips, but that's just me, no idea how far other people are willing to go with their handheld devices <_< >_>

Black Cat · 22nd Oct 2009, 12:21 PM

Kissing on the lips is as far as I think public displays of affection should be allowed. Any further than that you have to pay to see, so why give it away in public when you could get money from the people standing around you? I don't mind when people display feelings of affection publicly, there is just a line of discretion that people need to be wary of.

Shevanel · 22nd Oct 2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Cat

Kissing on the lips is as far as I think public displays of affection should be allowed. Any further than that you have to pay to see, so why give it away in public when you could get money from the people standing around you? I don't mind when people display feelings of affection publicly, there is just a line of discretion that people need to be wary of.

This ^_^

Pseudojim · 22nd Oct 2009, 12:35 PM

what is a PDA?

[edit] i don't understand the question at all

RaRa · 22nd Oct 2009, 12:37 PM

I'm ok seeing up until making out. After that I don't wanna see.

Pseudojim · 22nd Oct 2009, 12:38 PM

oohhhh public displays of affection.... i get it now.

Courtneyyy · 22nd Oct 2009, 12:47 PM

Were the three people serious when they voted Hand-to-Genital Contact ??

I checked peck on the cheek. For some couples I'm ok with seeing a peck on the lips. I have this one couple that I'm sorta friends with, and geeze. Even when they just kiss it's gross.

Just Adam · 22nd Oct 2009, 12:49 PM

hugging is as much as someoen will get form me in public and that is rare.

Nodnarb · 22nd Oct 2009, 12:54 PM

Making out is where it crosses the line for me, although there are some couples who don't even go that far and still drive me insane.

AtomicCafe · 22nd Oct 2009, 01:00 PM

I don't mind seeing people kiss on the lips in public. Once you get to the hand-to-genital contact (WTF? xD), I get a bit bothered by seeing it. As for what I would do... I'm really stand-offish about PDAs most of the time, so anyone I date would be lucky to get hand-holding from me.

Revan · 22nd Oct 2009, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Courtneyyy

Were the three people serious when they voted Hand-to-Genital Contact ??

I checked peck on the cheek. For some couples I'm ok with seeing a peck on the lips. I have this one couple that I'm sorta friends with, and geeze. Even when they just kiss it's gross.

That was my question too.....I don't think they're taking this seriously...

22nd Oct 2009, 01:06 PM

I jsut think aww when I see people pecking in Public but when I see people almost eating each other I just think 'There's a time and place for this. This ain't the time or the place for it...'

Pseudojim · 22nd Oct 2009, 01:08 PM

i've got no problem with people making out in public, tender kisses make me go all soft and gooey and say "Awwwww"

when it starts getting sexual, the line's crossed

Greggers · 22nd Oct 2009, 02:08 PM

Meh, PDA your ass off. I dont mind

Each eachothers face off, or Eat eachother out. Its all good to me.

ethelred · 22nd Oct 2009, 02:25 PM

^ O.o

Greggers, you rascal!

Peck on the lips, lounging together, then no further. Making out is rude in a social situation; you're supposed to be being social, with something other than his/her face. Its almost as bad as having a party so you can screw one of the guests and not be bothered by your parents (I was at a party like this once, there were A LOT of hormones pumping between those two). Past making out, and we're into expositionism/sex party territory honestly. As in, I think it would only be acceptable under those circumstances...if indeed those circumstances ever arise within one's circle of friends, which would be weird to say the least.

LeonaRose · 22nd Oct 2009, 02:49 PM

Hugs, pecks on the lips, pecks on the cheeks. Anything else I just really don't wanna see thanks.

Étoile · 22nd Oct 2009, 03:30 PM

Anything after kissing on the lips and you'll need to take take somewhere private please. I don't want to see anyone making out or getting a handjob, BJ, ect. thank you.

xballetxbeautyx · 22nd Oct 2009, 03:32 PM

I think PDAs (to an extent) are cute/hot. Especially (or I guess, really only) with same-sex couples. Because basically that says to me that they're so comfortable with who they are and they like each other enough that they don't care who sees. Hand holding, hugging, kissing, and... making out in some cases. I've made out in broad daylight in public before. I think that depends how into it you are.

As for public sex... come on, guys. Sure it sounds fun, until you think of how awkward that would be if someone caught you. *facepalm*

Pseudojim · 22nd Oct 2009, 03:50 PM

i've got no problem with either witnessing or performing a full proper kiss on the lips. tender, not passionate. once it starts getting hot and heavy, i'm no longer comfortable witnessing or performing it.

[edit]

it also depends on where you are. in the library it just doesn't belong. but in a cinema, it's lovely.

View Poll Results: With PDAs, how much is too much for you? (Select what is enough for you)
Holding Hands	2	1.89%
Hug	2	1.89%
Peck/Kiss on Cheek	8	7.55%
Peck/Kiss on Lips	41	38.68%
Making Out	33	31.13%
Hand-to-Genital Contact	15	14.15%
Oral-Genital Contact	4	3.77%
Penile-Anal Contact	1	0.94%
Genital-Genital Contact	0	0%
Oral-Anal Contact	0	0%
Voters: 106. You may not vote on this poll

22nd Oct 2009, 11:12 AM	#1
Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: M for MEEP! Orientation: Mutant and Proud Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 6,562 Join Date: Jun 2005	PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? So I've been curious how people feel about PDAs and how much is too much. So I decided to make this poll to see what you think. Leave comments too if you'd like And I am including three options about sex, yes sex, because hopefully I see a tabulation of 0 in those areas, but some people do have interesting views Also, I hope no one will be offended by the last three options. I used "scientific" terms instead of the full on name lol or slang for the types of sexual act. Enjoy! lol... If you're wondering how to choose, choose the option that is as far as you would be okay seeing. Ie. I chose Peck/Kiss on Cheek because I don't need to see a couple full on making out, but seeing a quick peck on the cheek is cute. So if you actually think one of the sexual acts in public is fine with you, well choose it, your name won't be involved as I've made the poll anonymous. Last edited by Revan; 22nd Oct 2009 at 11:18 AM..

22nd Oct 2009, 12:15 PM	#2
Kid Quasar AKA Kid Gayzar Full Member Gender: Eight Equals Greater Than Orientation: North at the moment Out Status: Caught on a hanger Location: Goshen, Indiana Age: 18 Posts: 345 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? My PDA checks email, so overall it's an awesome device!... Oh wait, that kind of PDA? Hmmm.... I'd be fine with seeing up to a peck on the lips, but that's just me, no idea how far other people are willing to go with their handheld devices <_< >_> __________________ (Lo-_-)o

22nd Oct 2009, 12:21 PM	#3
Black Cat As Seen On Hoarders... Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: This cat is out of the bag - I mean closet Location: Pennsylvania, with the cows Age: 21 Posts: 2,391 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? Kissing on the lips is as far as I think public displays of affection should be allowed. Any further than that you have to pay to see, so why give it away in public when you could get money from the people standing around you? I don't mind when people display feelings of affection publicly, there is just a line of discretion that people need to be wary of. __________________ "Your life is an occasion. Rise to it." - Mr. Magorium

22nd Oct 2009, 12:35 PM	#5
Pseudojim Part robot Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bi - Kinsey 2ish Out Status: All but family Location: Australia Age: 27 Posts: 2,154 Join Date: Sep 2009	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? what is a PDA? [edit] i don't understand the question at all

22nd Oct 2009, 12:37 PM	#6
RaRa We we we so excited Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 21 Posts: 7,439 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? I'm ok seeing up until making out. After that I don't wanna see. __________________ Do you think about me now and then? Do you think about me now and then? Oh now I'm comin' home again Maybe we can start again

22nd Oct 2009, 12:38 PM	#7
Pseudojim Part robot Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bi - Kinsey 2ish Out Status: All but family Location: Australia Age: 27 Posts: 2,154 Join Date: Sep 2009	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? oohhhh public displays of affection.... i get it now.

22nd Oct 2009, 12:47 PM	#8
Courtneyyy ColbieMarie Full Member Gender: GIRL Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Mom, brother and close friends Location: Flagstaff, AZ Age: 23 Posts: 975 Join Date: Jan 2009	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? Were the three people serious when they voted Hand-to-Genital Contact ?? I checked peck on the cheek. For some couples I'm ok with seeing a peck on the lips. I have this one couple that I'm sorta friends with, and geeze. Even when they just kiss it's gross. __________________

22nd Oct 2009, 12:49 PM	#9
Just Adam Just passing through Full Member Gender: Something Orientation: Dunno Out Status: If they ask i will tell them Location: Wherever Age: 23 Posts: 6,002 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? hugging is as much as someoen will get form me in public and that is rare. __________________ There Used To Be A Point Of Things.

22nd Oct 2009, 12:54 PM	#10
Nodnarb Notoriously Homosexual Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most people Location: Ames, Iowa Age: 20 Posts: 3,875 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? Making out is where it crosses the line for me, although there are some couples who don't even go that far and still drive me insane. __________________ Better to be hated for who you are, than be loved for who you're not.

22nd Oct 2009, 01:00 PM	#11
AtomicCafe Gay by Day, Dyke by Night Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Asexual Lesbian Out Status: Out, Loud, and Proud Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 19 Posts: 208 Join Date: Oct 2009	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? I don't mind seeing people kiss on the lips in public. Once you get to the hand-to-genital contact (WTF? xD), I get a bit bothered by seeing it. As for what I would do... I'm really stand-offish about PDAs most of the time, so anyone I date would be lucky to get hand-holding from me. __________________ That child has several options: staying in the closet, suicide. And then one day, that child might open up the paper and it says, "Homosexual Elected in San Francisco." - Harvey Milk

22nd Oct 2009, 01:06 PM	#13
Jiggles Guest Posts: n/a	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? I jsut think aww when I see people pecking in Public but when I see people almost eating each other I just think 'There's a time and place for this. This ain't the time or the place for it...'

22nd Oct 2009, 01:08 PM	#14
Pseudojim Part robot Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bi - Kinsey 2ish Out Status: All but family Location: Australia Age: 27 Posts: 2,154 Join Date: Sep 2009	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? i've got no problem with people making out in public, tender kisses make me go all soft and gooey and say "Awwwww" when it starts getting sexual, the line's crossed

22nd Oct 2009, 02:08 PM	#15
Greggers Sunshine & Optimism ...also Angels. Full Member Gender: Theatre Queen Orientation: Disco Sticks Out Status: Everyone and a few more Location: BC, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 3,528 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? Meh, PDA your ass off. I dont mind Each eachothers face off, or Eat eachother out. Its all good to me. __________________ "It's a male duck."

22nd Oct 2009, 02:25 PM	#16
ethelred Well Known Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Age: 23 Posts: 217 Join Date: Oct 2009	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? ^ O.o Greggers, you rascal! Peck on the lips, lounging together, then no further. Making out is rude in a social situation; you're supposed to be being social, with something other than his/her face. Its almost as bad as having a party so you can screw one of the guests and not be bothered by your parents (I was at a party like this once, there were A LOT of hormones pumping between those two). Past making out, and we're into expositionism/sex party territory honestly. As in, I think it would only be acceptable under those circumstances...if indeed those circumstances ever arise within one's circle of friends, which would be weird to say the least.

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22nd Oct 2009, 02:49 PM	#17
LeonaRose Well Known Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 226 Join Date: Jul 2009	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? Hugs, pecks on the lips, pecks on the cheeks. Anything else I just really don't wanna see thanks. __________________ "It's the same stuff they used in that fourth "Lord of the Rings" movie. Or was it the 19th "Lord of the Rings" movie? You know, the one where Boldo and Jingy travel across the bridge? I don't know, I don't know their names" - Tom Hanks on Lord of the Rings. LOL!!!!

22nd Oct 2009, 03:30 PM	#18
Étoile He ate my heart Full Member Gender: Garçon Orientation: 95% Gay, 5% Cheesecake Out Status: Out to everyone Location: The Peach State Age: 20 Posts: 1,575 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? Anything after kissing on the lips and you'll need to take take somewhere private please. I don't want to see anyone making out or getting a handjob, BJ, ect. thank you. __________________ "I love that lavender blonde; the way she moves, the way she walks, I touch myself, can't get enough."

22nd Oct 2009, 03:32 PM	#19
xballetxbeautyx Heterodox Homosexual Full Member Gender: (.)(.) Orientation: Kinsey 5? Ish? Out Status: If you don't know, where have you been all my life Location: Midwest USA Age: 17 Posts: 1,719 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? I think PDAs (to an extent) are cute/hot. Especially (or I guess, really only) with same-sex couples. Because basically that says to me that they're so comfortable with who they are and they like each other enough that they don't care who sees. Hand holding, hugging, kissing, and... making out in some cases. I've made out in broad daylight in public before. I think that depends how into it you are. As for public sex... come on, guys. Sure it sounds fun, until you think of how awkward that would be if someone caught you. facepalm __________________ I can't go to Pigfarts! IT'S ON MARS. You need a rocketship! Do you have a rocketship, Potter? Look at this - it's Rocketship Potter! Starkid Potter! Moonshoes Potter! Traversing the galaxy for intergalactic travels to Pigfarts!

22nd Oct 2009, 03:50 PM	#20
Pseudojim Part robot Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bi - Kinsey 2ish Out Status: All but family Location: Australia Age: 27 Posts: 2,154 Join Date: Sep 2009	Re: PDAs: How Do You Feel About Them? i've got no problem with either witnessing or performing a full proper kiss on the lips. tender, not passionate. once it starts getting hot and heavy, i'm no longer comfortable witnessing or performing it. [edit] it also depends on where you are. in the library it just doesn't belong. but in a cinema, it's lovely.