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firemaker · 21st Nov 2011, 07:33 AM

I knew a Guy growing up he had a birthmark on half of his face. The question is, if you had terrible burn or birthmark, would you try to be yourself or cover it up. And why

Just Passing · 21st Nov 2011, 09:04 AM

I don't really have a major birthmark that really takes up the majority of my overall look (unless if a mole on the side of my one leg counts), but if I had a major one, I would probably try and keep it. Covering it up is just asking for trouble.

Rooni321 · 21st Nov 2011, 09:19 AM

Well mine aren't too visible but I don't cover them up. I flaunt them whenever I can, everyone is going to know about my unicorn and heart scar!

Zontar · 21st Nov 2011, 11:27 AM

Most birthmarks are tiny freckles that aren't much of a bother to me or to anyone.

If I had something like a portwine stain, I'd probably cover it up with makeup. Not a big deal.

caughtbywitness · 21st Nov 2011, 11:49 AM

Have a big one on my chest, but it's not really noticeable, so not sure what I'd say... Depends what kind of person you are, and what kinda of stuff you could actually /successfully/ use to cover it.

**Mogget** · 21st Nov 2011, 05:04 PM

I think portwine stains are kinda hot, so I probably wouldn't cover that up. Burns I probably would.

Mimerio · 22nd Nov 2011, 04:58 PM

I have a birthmark on the back of my left leg, it isn't that noticeable unless I'm wearing shorts, which is rare

djt820 · 22nd Nov 2011, 06:04 PM

I have a small port wine stain right above my right booby. It's beautiful.

Zontar · 22nd Nov 2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by djt820

I have a small port wine stain right above my right booby. It's beautiful.

I suppose Mikhail Gorbachev wouldn't be quite as unique or recognizable without his portwine stain:

Friendly ghost · 23rd Nov 2011, 06:42 AM

Well, I think it would be hard to cover up. I have a really large birthmark on the back of my head, covering a very large portion of where my hair is actually. Enough so that the shorter my hair is, it will start to appear a different color almost.

geordie94 · 23rd Nov 2011, 07:49 AM

one of my mum's friends has a large portwine stain that covers the right side of his face. I see him about once a month and I got to admit that I couldn't help but stare for the first 3 or 4 times I met him.. I dunno.. I kept wondering if it hurt.. which I know is stupid. now when he comes over I don't even really see it anymore.. I just use it as something that helps me think of the correct name when I see him.. but it doesn't shock me anymore..

so I would not cover it up... it would only delay the shock effect around friends.. and I don't care what strangers think about me

21st Nov 2011, 07:33 AM	#1
firemaker confused Full Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Questioning Out Status: A few people Location: Pittsfield Maine Age: 28 Posts: 145 Join Date: Oct 2011	birthmark I knew a Guy growing up he had a birthmark on half of his face. The question is, if you had terrible burn or birthmark, would you try to be yourself or cover it up. And why __________________ . If everyone was the same, and everyone liked each. Then this world wouldnot be here.

21st Nov 2011, 09:04 AM	#2
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: birthmark I don't really have a major birthmark that really takes up the majority of my overall look (unless if a mole on the side of my one leg counts), but if I had a major one, I would probably try and keep it. Covering it up is just asking for trouble. __________________ Meh.

21st Nov 2011, 09:19 AM	#3
Rooni321 EC's Hopeless Romantic Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: gay, str8, bi Out Status: Out to everyone Location: San Francisco, California <3 Age: 17 Posts: 1,321 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: birthmark Well mine aren't too visible but I don't cover them up. I flaunt them whenever I can, everyone is going to know about my unicorn and heart scar! __________________ "The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially." Ernest Hemingway

21st Nov 2011, 11:27 AM	#4
Zontar Mister Funny Man Full Member Gender: Male Location: Binghampton, NY Posts: 1,539 Join Date: Oct 2010	Re: birthmark Most birthmarks are tiny freckles that aren't much of a bother to me or to anyone. If I had something like a portwine stain, I'd probably cover it up with makeup. Not a big deal. __________________ Get up and open your eyes...Don't ever let yourself ever fall down... Get through it and learn how to fly...I know you'll find a way...today. -Days of the New, "Dirty Road"

21st Nov 2011, 11:49 AM	#5
caughtbywitness Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I really don't know anymore Out Status: Most people (: Location: Shropshire Age: 16 Posts: 131 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: birthmark Have a big one on my chest, but it's not really noticeable, so not sure what I'd say... Depends what kind of person you are, and what kinda of stuff you could actually /successfully/ use to cover it.

21st Nov 2011, 05:04 PM	#6
Mogget Mad and dead as nails EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Kinsey 5 or 6. It varies Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Alaska Age: 22 Posts: 2,026 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: birthmark I think portwine stains are kinda hot, so I probably wouldn't cover that up. Burns I probably would. __________________ "As to what I am, I once was many things but now I am only several." - Mogget in Sabriel by Garth Nix "The world is quiet here." - VFD

22nd Nov 2011, 04:58 PM	#7
Mimerio Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends, Mum and Dad, teachers Location: London, England Age: 18 Posts: 229 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: birthmark I have a birthmark on the back of my left leg, it isn't that noticeable unless I'm wearing shorts, which is rare

22nd Nov 2011, 06:04 PM	#8
djt820 Brutally Honest Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: DICKS EVERYWHERE Out Status: Like A Cock Slapping Your Face Kind-of Out. Location: SoCal Age: 19 Posts: 1,282 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: birthmark I have a small port wine stain right above my right booby. It's beautiful. __________________

23rd Nov 2011, 06:42 AM	#10
Friendly ghost Always the Observer Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Family and friends, and I try to be to everyone. Location: Ohio Age: 22 Posts: 180 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: birthmark Well, I think it would be hard to cover up. I have a really large birthmark on the back of my head, covering a very large portion of where my hair is actually. Enough so that the shorter my hair is, it will start to appear a different color almost.

23rd Nov 2011, 07:49 AM	#11
geordie94 Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Age: 17 Posts: 101 Join Date: Oct 2010	Re: birthmark one of my mum's friends has a large portwine stain that covers the right side of his face. I see him about once a month and I got to admit that I couldn't help but stare for the first 3 or 4 times I met him.. I dunno.. I kept wondering if it hurt.. which I know is stupid. now when he comes over I don't even really see it anymore.. I just use it as something that helps me think of the correct name when I see him.. but it doesn't shock me anymore.. so I would not cover it up... it would only delay the shock effect around friends.. and I don't care what strangers think about me __________________ One day I'm going to grow wings A chemical reaction Hysterical and useless

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