Posted by AZMark on December 15, 1998 at 18:55
In Reply to: Re: Are Our Numbers Increasing? posted by Lloyd on December 15, 1998 at 15:46
Very well put. And I'm sure I don't disagree with you most points. Still, however, I do have to disagree that our numbers are anything more than a miniscule minority. You say you've never seen the data to support my hypothesis, but here's mine:
Using the same "logic" you use to extrapolate your larger figures, I can do the same to extrapolate for lesser figures. First, we have no real knowledge of just how many of us there really are -- even out on the 'net. (Many of us respond to this and, indeed, multiple boards under more than one pseudonym. Consider this the first dillution of "possibles.") Next, of those of us who DO contribute to this board and others, consider the vast percentage (dare I say a whopping majority?) who have been -- or are continually -- rejected, berated and scorned for their fetish, even by their own beloveds. This fact offsets any of your number who otherwise "keep it a secret" within themselves, since being in the company of a fellow WS'er would certainly go a long way to allowing these pent-up souls to "out" themselves. But the simple fact is, they don't.
Disagree with me if you wish, Lloyd, but I still submit to you and others that these points alone should be enough to sober even the most optimistic soul looking for massive numbers of us to come out of the woodwork.
Cheers,