From: utzoo!decvax!harpo!floyd!cmcl2!philabs!sdcsvax!sdccsu3!za16ao Newsgroups: net.singles Title: Chastity and Credibility Article-I.D.: sdccsu3.560 Posted: Fri Apr 22 09:58:12 1983 Received: Mon Apr 25 19:17:35 1983 When I said that I was still a virgin (a dirty word around here!), I *said* that I hoped it would not damage my credibility. I am saddened and angered by the idiotic letters I have recieved since that posting by people who obviously did not read my article carefully! I did mention the fact that many (*including my gynecologist*) would not consider me a virgin, and I might add that in matters of 1/4 inch it is easy for definitions to grow hazy!! I will refrain from graphic details -- unnecessary and offensive to some. My point is this; I trust I can still be taken seriously in matters of sexuality? Look, I use contraceptives too -- you can never be too safe. I know many married couples who would never dream of doing things I've done. Be real! Besides; if you could take me seriously before, why can't you now? I'm sorry -- I just *hate* patronizing letters. Thanks to those few who were supportive, by the way. I should have known better than to open my mouth, right? So much for net honesty! Sorry to release my venom. It's depressing to be looked down at. Arwen h