Comments on: On the Internet, Sex, and Going Public

By: Kimberlee

Kimberlee — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:31:42 +0000

Great post! Thanks for sharing it.

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Prophet King Governance Press » links for 2008-06-15 — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:32:31 +0000

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By: Being Amber Rhea » Blog Archive » links for 2008-06-14

Being Amber Rhea » Blog Archive » links for 2008-06-14 — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:01:51 +0000

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By: Sarah J

Sarah J — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:55:22 +0000

you may remember me. you may remember me and still dislike me. doesn’t matter.

thanks for posting this. and for that same willingness to be naked (in so many ways) and to write.

occasionally creepy things have happened from sharing my life on the internet, but on the whole I do feel it’s helped in a million different ways, even if it’s only there for me.

By: MistressMaeve

MistressMaeve — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:11:56 +0000

Melissa,

Thanks for such a beautiful, honest and interesting post. I agree with the commenter above â€” very cool to see this in time line form.

xo
MM

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Being Amber Rhea » Blog Archive » What I do best(?) - rambling — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:00:33 +0000

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By: Amber

Amber — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:15:21 +0000

Maybe it’s just the hippie-dippy mood I’m in and/or the hormones from being on my period, but this post brought tears to my eyes.

I want to thank you, and I’m not really sure for what, but just, thanks.

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Viviane’s Sex Carnival » Blog Archive » links for 2008-06-12 — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:31:49 +0000

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By: bitmechanic

bitmechanic — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:07:10 +0000

I wasn't too aware of your early years but, even without context, the chronology makes for a fascinating read. It reminds me a bit of this assignment on Learning to Love You More. This one is mine.

By: fivestar

fivestar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:01:47 +0000

I appreciate your openness. It’s inspiring and encouraging. Thanks for your work!