silentcrow Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Hello. I am Aaron, although I do not like my name much at all. I don't mind being referred to by my username. I was so delighted to find this forum; I did not expect that so many people were asexual, antisexual, and celibate. I am not asexual naturally, but I do long to be rid of sexual things from my life. I enjoy studying languages, although Arabic and French are prefered. I like to read, watch films, and listen to Belle & Sebastian, along with Coldplay. That's me. Link to post Share on other sites
Kombucha2000 Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 hello and welcome to AVEN, SilentCrow! (I don't see anything wrong with the name Aaron, but I'll call you SilentCrow if you want ) I am not asexual naturally, but I do long to be rid of sexual things from my life. well, we can't help you become asexual, but we're certainly here for support on anything. Make yourself at home and have some cake :D Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Hello and welcome to AVEN! Make yourself at home. :) Link to post Share on other sites
junie99 Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Welcome to AVEN! Link to post Share on other sites
Live R Perfect Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Welcome to AVEN, SilentCrow :D So would you consider yourself to be celibate then? What makes you want to rid your life of sexual things? Whatever you are, you are welcome to hang out here and take part in the discussions. And help yourself to as much cake as you can manage Link to post Share on other sites
silentcrow Posted July 4, 2004 Author Share Posted July 4, 2004 Liver wrote: <Welcome to AVEN, SilentCrow So would you consider yourself to be celibate then? What makes you want to rid your life of sexual things?> Well, I see myself as more antisexual than celibate, because celibacy has a religious connotation, and I'm not at a point where I consider myself religious enough to practise celibacy for God. I have read up on some antisexual material, and I agree with a lot of it. I see sex as deified in my culture, all for just a brief euphoria. I see pursuing sex as too much of a hassle. Also, constantly pursuing sex can easily lead to heartbreak, which is not needed in my life right now. I also enjoy solitude, which doesn't mean that I don't need friends, of course, but I believe I can live my life without sex. Link to post Share on other sites
mindlife Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Welcome to AVEN, Silent Crow. Link to post Share on other sites
KAGU143 Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Hi Silent Crow, and welcome to AVEN. Hmmm, my first welcome post to you vanished. Darn. Anyway, I just wanted to mention that I really like your user name. I am sort of partial to crows since I had one as a pet for many years. Our definition of celibate here at AVEN does not really involve religion. It is a term we use to describe abstinence (for whatever reason) DESPITE desire. Asexuality is simply LACK of desire to have sex with a person. Antisexuality ... I'm not so sure. I guess that would be actual hostility toward sex? There ARE a few members here who might be considered anti-sexual. -Greybird Link to post Share on other sites
silentcrow Posted July 6, 2004 Author Share Posted July 6, 2004 Greybird wrote: <Our definition of celibate here at AVEN does not really involve religion. It is a term we use to describe abstinence (for whatever reason) DESPITE desire.> Yes, then; I suppose I am celibate. I have a low sex drive, but do want to be abstinent for various reasons. And although all antisexuals are not hostile towards sexuals, many want to make people lose interest in it. At a Russian antisexual site, I found this in the FAQ, asking about asexualism: Q. "Maybe you have special physiology that you have no desire for sex?" A. "No, quite ordinary. Many of us had to overcome lust at some point. With success." But I suppose that I fit the celibate definition moreso than the antisexual. Link to post Share on other sites
GaliGwogi Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 howdy SilentCrow :) *tries to remember some Arabic*... 'marhaban illa AVEN!' I wonder what is the word for celibate or asexual in Arabic? Glad your here, sit a spell and enjoy. Do you have a favorite Coldplay song? Take care, Salaam! laura Link to post Share on other sites
Chuk Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Yes, a big welcome, SilentCrow! Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Howdy, SilentCrow! :D Link to post Share on other sites
silentcrow Posted July 6, 2004 Author Share Posted July 6, 2004 laura wrote:<I wonder what is the word for celibate or asexual in Arabic?> I'm not sure. I don't know very much Arabic; I am studying right now, but have no luck in finding a teacher, only books. <Do you have a favorite Coldplay song?> Not really. I like many of them. Link to post Share on other sites
silentcrow Posted July 7, 2004 Author Share Posted July 7, 2004 Tanzabus wrote:<What does your Avatar say?> It says "salaam," which means "peace" in Arabic. Link to post Share on other sites
Live R Perfect Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Hey SilentCrow, you can quote someone else more easily by simply clicking on the 'quote' button in the top right corner of their post. And then you can edit out the bits you're not interested in Link to post Share on other sites
cijay Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Hello SilentCrow. Good to see you. I'll go on the bandwagon who also said they like the name Aaron, too but will of course use your username. Ummm, I was going to ask what the word was, someone else asked that so I'll just shove another piece of cake your way. It's any flavour you want! Link to post Share on other sites
borrowedTime Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Welcome, SilentCrow! I totally understand your wish not to be sexual. I share many of the same feelings, including enjoying solitude, and I don't exactly identify as asexual - so you're not alone. Oh, and I just ADORE 'Sleep the Clock Around'! Umm, you don't have 'Dear Catastrophe Waitress', do you? Is it worth getting? Link to post Share on other sites
silentcrow Posted July 7, 2004 Author Share Posted July 7, 2004 borrowedTime wrote:<Umm, you don't have 'Dear Catastrophe Waitress', do you? Is it worth getting?> Sorry, I don't have it. But my brother does. He is not here now, though, so I can't tell you. I've only heard two songs from it, and they were good. (If She Wants Me + Step Into My Office, Baby.) Link to post Share on other sites
Shockwave Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Hello and welcome to AVEN. Link to post Share on other sites
junie99 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Though my crow buddies which I feed every day tend to be far from silent when hungry).[/size][/size] Tanzabus, I love crows as well! :) I try to feed them, but they do not seem interested in food like the pigeons, and seagulls are. I tried to feed them bread. Is it that they do not like bread, or just that they do not go near people like the pigeons and gulls do? What kinds of food do crows like? Link to post Share on other sites
Kombucha2000 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 I just recently joined a crow and raven fanlisting, and the title of the crow fl is "Silent Guardians" http://majigen.altervista.org/FLcrows.html http://fan.finite-incantatem.org/ravens/ Link to post Share on other sites
silentcrow Posted July 8, 2004 Author Share Posted July 8, 2004 Oh, um...after reading some more into this site, I have decided that I may actually be type C asexual. Or maybe celibate. Who knows. :? Link to post Share on other sites
Vicious Trollop Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Exploration is good! It's not about the label, it's about figuring out what's right for you. Best of luck working through all the possibilities. Link to post Share on other sites
fluffy_hime Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Welcome Crow! Hey Naissur...your sig image is very distracting, and I don't think some here would appreciate being bombarded with the image of two people kissing. :shock: Link to post Share on other sites
GaliGwogi Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 I am studying right now, but have no luck in finding a teacher, only books. Cool. Well if you find out such a word, feel free to let me know. :) I studied Arabic for 2 semesters in college. A very lovely language. Good luck finding a teacher! laura Link to post Share on other sites
wombat Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Sorry for the late welcome....BUT WELCOME! And now....for...the...dance... *Does the WoMBaT Dance* We got another one! We got another one! This guys so asexy, My heart has gotten slow, Welcome the type c asexual wonder, SilentCrow! BOOOYA! Welcome! Link to post Share on other sites
alexparker Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Welcome! (Clocks is such a great song!) Link to post Share on other sites
being there Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 welcome :!: greetz, being there Link to post Share on other sites
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