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nerdvain · 13th Sep 2011, 05:13 PM

Freckles.
I, as someone with more than enough of the specks to go around, am curious as to the perception of you all regarding them.
What's your overall opinion on them? Are they attractive? Unattractive? Flat out ugly? Does it not matter?
I share the same sentiment as many of the bespeckled- I have an unequivocal hatred of them, and I see them as a plague from which I am doomed to suffer until my eventual perishing.
However, I know many people insist on their contribution to my individuality. I had a friend last week tell me that they "make me unique in a way no clothing style could." I know some people think they're just the cutest thing in the world. And I know there are plenty of people who think they're disgusting remnants of sun damage. Some people think they're too boyish and not manly enough.

What do you all think? Are freckles a plus or minus? Some/none?

**Maddy** · 13th Sep 2011, 05:30 PM

I find freckles adorable.

13th Sep 2011, 05:33 PM

Personally I don't have any comments really when it comes to freckles, I'm sure your friends just want you to be happy with yourself too. I don't care if someone has 1 freckle or 10 billion freckles, it doesn't detract anything from their personality unless they let it. Just be yourself and try to ignore the fact you have them, they don't make you who you are.

This is coming from someone who had his first grey hair at 12, at first I was bothered (think it was because of my age and stereotype of old people being grey) but learned that someone in my family had a full head of it at the age of 5 and instantly got over it. People have tried to bash me for it and I laugh at their ignorance.

maverick · 13th Sep 2011, 06:52 PM

I love freckles. People with freckles remind me of cheetahs for some reason.

Both my brother and mother have freckles like this, and it suits them. I didn't inherit them though.

Kidd · 13th Sep 2011, 07:13 PM

Personally, I love them and I wish I had some. I think they're really cute.

wellhidden · 13th Sep 2011, 07:57 PM

Freckles are a plus, they add to your uniqueness. I on the otherhand have a condition known as hyperpigmentation and they get worst when a scar forms from whatever reason.

**Chandra** · 13th Sep 2011, 07:59 PM

Have 'em, like 'em. Though I do sometimes wish they'd meld all together into an actual tan to hide my pasty paleness.

thecat06 · 13th Sep 2011, 10:36 PM

I love freckles, but for some reason I only have them on one arm and a few on my face... but I still love them.

Mad Man L · 14th Sep 2011, 01:18 AM

Don't really mind either way, it depends on how they compliment the peroson.

Yuki Shihoin · 14th Sep 2011, 01:27 AM

I think they're totally cute! On guys and girls

Just Passing · 14th Sep 2011, 02:58 AM

I used to have freckles, but they seem to have faded now for some reason whilst still being somewhat noticeable.

I'm not a big fan of them personally. A few look nice, but too much just looks ridiculous.

**Rosina** · 14th Sep 2011, 03:12 AM

I'm a befreakled gal and like most, as you've said, I do hate them on me! I don't notice them on a day-to-day basis, from seeing them so oft in the mirror, but my boyfriend's forever telling me I look utterly adorable with them and always kissing them *sigh*

I think though they're very nice, they're beautiful and looking at the pictures posted above, damn, we look sexy as don't we?! I can see the appeal, but eugh! I already wear glasses and have a screen-tan most of the year, I don't need to look any more geeky!

I have a love-hate relationship with them.

**Gerry** · 14th Sep 2011, 04:00 AM

I don't have freckles on me but I find them cute. Maybe it depends on the person that has them as well, but there's nothing wrong with freckles.

Haberdasher · 14th Sep 2011, 07:12 PM

I had 'em and I hated 'em. Thought they looked like a skin disease. I like them better on other people though... sort of weird disconnect between "my freckles" and "freckles on that guy".

**Helen** · 15th Sep 2011, 05:17 AM

I have one freckle on my left cheekbone; I'd be incredibly upset if it were to disappear.

As for freckles on other people, I'm quite neutral really. I guess a smattering of them across a nose or something is quite cute.

But most of the time I don't really notice.

**TheEdend** · 15th Sep 2011, 07:49 AM

I find them cute!

You know whats even more attractive than freckles, though? Someone that isn't embarrassed by them and makes them work. Same applies to whatever other "weird" thing your body may have.

I think they totally work for you btw

DefineNormal · 15th Sep 2011, 09:52 AM

My best friend has loads of freckles and she is soooooo adorable- it could be because she's short too though...

Personally I love freckles and the definietly don't make guys less 'manly' C:

Austin · 15th Sep 2011, 10:42 AM

I don't like freckles.

Shmoe · 15th Sep 2011, 08:44 PM

I don't like 'em, Too bad I have them. They could be worse though.

Zontar · 15th Sep 2011, 09:22 PM

Freckles are kinda hot on redhead girls.

13th Sep 2011, 05:13 PM	#1
nerdvain Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Philadelphia area Posts: 124 Join Date: Sep 2011	Freckles? Freckles. I, as someone with more than enough of the specks to go around, am curious as to the perception of you all regarding them. What's your overall opinion on them? Are they attractive? Unattractive? Flat out ugly? Does it not matter? I share the same sentiment as many of the bespeckled- I have an unequivocal hatred of them, and I see them as a plague from which I am doomed to suffer until my eventual perishing. However, I know many people insist on their contribution to my individuality. I had a friend last week tell me that they "make me unique in a way no clothing style could." I know some people think they're just the cutest thing in the world. And I know there are plenty of people who think they're disgusting remnants of sun damage. Some people think they're too boyish and not manly enough. What do you all think? Are freckles a plus or minus? Some/none?

13th Sep 2011, 05:30 PM	#2
Maddy Free Hugs EC Admin Gender: - Orientation: Into girls Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 7,704 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Freckles? I find freckles adorable. __________________ how strange it is to be anything at all [Victor] 2:09 pm: and then halloween happened and I was outside in a skirt.

13th Sep 2011, 05:33 PM	#3
Giorria Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Freckles? Personally I don't have any comments really when it comes to freckles, I'm sure your friends just want you to be happy with yourself too. I don't care if someone has 1 freckle or 10 billion freckles, it doesn't detract anything from their personality unless they let it. Just be yourself and try to ignore the fact you have them, they don't make you who you are. This is coming from someone who had his first grey hair at 12, at first I was bothered (think it was because of my age and stereotype of old people being grey) but learned that someone in my family had a full head of it at the age of 5 and instantly got over it. People have tried to bash me for it and I laugh at their ignorance.

13th Sep 2011, 06:52 PM	#4
maverick let watchers become warriors Full Member Gender: You tell me. Orientation: Hey good lookin'. wink Out Status: It's pretty obvious. Location: Alabama cue banjos Age: 26 Posts: 2,118 Join Date: Nov 2010	Re: Freckles? I love freckles. People with freckles remind me of cheetahs for some reason. Both my brother and mother have freckles like this, and it suits them. I didn't inherit them though. __________________ Shelter me oh genius words, just give me strength / to pen these things, and give me peace to well her wings / and oh, oh carry on, all you minstrels of the world, we will catch our lady's ear, we will win for us the girl.

13th Sep 2011, 07:13 PM	#5
Kidd You'll love me! Full Member Gender: ♂ Orientation: ♂ ♥ ♂ Out Status: Out Location: N.W. Ohio Age: 21 Posts: 1,430 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: Freckles? Personally, I love them and I wish I had some. I think they're really cute. __________________ I feel a hunger. Take my picture by the pool, because I'm the next big thing. Fingers crossed, my time is coming now...

13th Sep 2011, 07:57 PM	#6
wellhidden EC's unofficial metaphysician Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: 94% gay 6% bi Out Status: Getting there Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 224 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Freckles? Freckles are a plus, they add to your uniqueness. I on the otherhand have a condition known as hyperpigmentation and they get worst when a scar forms from whatever reason. __________________ The summer is over, The harvest is in, and we are not saved... Jeremiah 8:20

13th Sep 2011, 07:59 PM	#7
Chandra Empty Closets Advisor EC Advisor Gender: Female Orientation: somewhere over the rainbow Out Status: Out to most people Posts: 782 Join Date: Jan 2010	Re: Freckles? Have 'em, like 'em. Though I do sometimes wish they'd meld all together into an actual tan to hide my pasty paleness.

13th Sep 2011, 10:36 PM	#8
thecat06 EC's Biggest LNJF and SNL fan!! Full Member Gender: Let's say Pangender! Orientation: Let's say gay!! Out Status: Out to parents, campus, and 75 friends on facebook Location: Central and Northern Ohio Age: 19 Posts: 2,504 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Freckles? I love freckles, but for some reason I only have them on one arm and a few on my face... but I still love them. __________________ So many years have passed, since I proclaimed my independence, my mission, my aim, and my vision, so secure, content to live each day like it's my last, it's wonderful to know, that I could be, something more than what I dreamed, far beyond what I could see -Dream Theater

14th Sep 2011, 01:18 AM	#9
Mad Man L EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 1,244 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Freckles? Don't really mind either way, it depends on how they compliment the peroson. __________________ I really should get a proper signature...

14th Sep 2011, 01:27 AM	#10
Yuki Shihoin Anime aficionado extrordinaire Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: A few people Location: PA, USA Age: 18 Posts: 79 Join Date: Aug 2011	Re: Freckles? I think they're totally cute! On guys and girls __________________ “The tendency to turn human judgments into divine commands makes religion one of the most dangerous forces in the world.” - Georgia Harkness

14th Sep 2011, 02:58 AM	#11
Just Passing EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Almost there Location: West Midlands Age: 20 Posts: 513 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Freckles? I used to have freckles, but they seem to have faded now for some reason whilst still being somewhat noticeable. I'm not a big fan of them personally. A few look nice, but too much just looks ridiculous. __________________ Meh.

14th Sep 2011, 03:12 AM	#12
Rosina An Abnormal Default EC Moderator Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: As out as the next straight kid Location: Surrey, UK Age: 19 Posts: 4,103 Join Date: Sep 2008	Re: Freckles? I'm a befreakled gal and like most, as you've said, I do hate them on me! I don't notice them on a day-to-day basis, from seeing them so oft in the mirror, but my boyfriend's forever telling me I look utterly adorable with them and always kissing them sigh I think though they're very nice, they're beautiful and looking at the pictures posted above, damn, we look sexy as don't we?! I can see the appeal, but eugh! I already wear glasses and have a screen-tan most of the year, I don't need to look any more geeky! I have a love-hate relationship with them. __________________ Hang in there, because things have always and will always change - It Gets Better Rebecca Drysdale

14th Sep 2011, 04:00 AM	#13
Gerry We're all a little mad! EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Las Vegas Age: 24 Posts: 5,551 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Freckles? I don't have freckles on me but I find them cute. Maybe it depends on the person that has them as well, but there's nothing wrong with freckles. __________________ "Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality".-James Baldwin

14th Sep 2011, 07:12 PM	#14
Haberdasher Well Known Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay, probably Posts: 109 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: Freckles? I had 'em and I hated 'em. Thought they looked like a skin disease. I like them better on other people though... sort of weird disconnect between "my freckles" and "freckles on that guy". __________________ They called me mad, I called them mad, and damn them they outvoted me! -- Nathaniel Lee upon being commited to Bedlam

15th Sep 2011, 05:17 AM	#15
Helen Empty Closets Mod EC Moderator Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Inconsequential if people know. Location: York, United Kingdom Age: 19 Posts: 2,102 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Freckles? I have one freckle on my left cheekbone; I'd be incredibly upset if it were to disappear. As for freckles on other people, I'm quite neutral really. I guess a smattering of them across a nose or something is quite cute. But most of the time I don't really notice. __________________ I want a window where I can see a tree, or even water... (....and the lesbians)

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