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Is it weird to tell someone on EC that they are attractive?

Discussion in 'General Support and Advice' started by CodeForLife, Aug 1, 2015.

  1. CodeForLife

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    I don't want to sound too awkward, but some folks are really good looking.

    (*hug*)
     
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    I don't think it's weird. Everyone appreciates compliments and I'm sure that your object of affection on here would appreciate knowing that someone appreciates their aesthetics. I think the only thing I would be careful with is falling for everyone on here. EC crushes are pretty common but you do have to keep in mind that they're probably not going to manifest in any way outside of here.
     
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    I call people attractive/something similar all the time. It's not flirting, and the recipient usually loves to hear that they're good-looking. I wouldn't say it for any scenario, but among friends, you can't go wrong.
     
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    Keeping in mind that EC is not a dating site and flirting and such is frowned upon, it's probably not the best plan to post messages of that sort here.
     
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    Thanks Chip. I will try to avoid doing this. (*hug*)
     
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    Compliments are fine but yeah I'd say no flirting!
     
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    I consider you all friends and family here.

    I don't think I have the capacity to find you sexually interesting just cause it'd be like finding your dad hot or something, and that'd be weird =/


    To me this group is all about support and random nonsense.

    We help each other out, we bicker, and sometimes we just talk about nothing. It's a very family atmosphere and I'd hate to drive a wedge between that.
     
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    Compliments are fine. Flirting, or at least heavy flirting, isn't though, usually... people have gotten banned for it before.

    But simply saying someone looks good is fine, unless it is, like "damn, you lookin' fine, here's my number." ^^
     
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    A complement never hurts anyone but seeing this is a support site I'd definitely advise against flirting. :slight_smile:
     
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    I think as long as you express that you think someone looks attractive and not that you're attracted to them then you won't be crossing any boundaries. If you do call someone attractive, I'm sure they'd appreciate it!

    I'd be a little worried if someone called me attractive here, but that's just because I haven't posted any pictures of myself :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
     
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    This isn't a dating website but compliments are always appreciated.
     
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    I tell people they look nice if I think so. As long as it's an innocent compliment and you aren't flirting or anything like that to the person.
     
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    I can only say I agree with the others. Most likely it deepends on the situation. Just state clearly what you want and if you are not sure about the perception others might have, tell them, that you aren't trying to flirt.
     
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    NOt really cx I do that sometimes on here XD I like telling people that they're attractive to make their day cx
     
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    Telling someone they're attractive is just the same as telling them they're smart or nice or funny. Don't see anything wrong with it. I've never seen any heavy flirtings on this site, so it's all good, I guess. It's not like going to someone's wall or sending them a 'hey, sexy, you look so damn fine, wanna bang?'... message. It's just a regular compliment. If I thought that someone looked nice, I'd let them know and that would not mean that I'm flirting. That's just how I am with my real life friends, too.