Catfish :I always thought a catfish was something you fry in cornmeal, but it's so much more.

[Sky Masterson]

After watching Mtv's Catfish, It hit me just how bad,dishonest,and cruel Catfishing is.

Young filmmakers document their colleague's budding online friendship with a young woman and her family which leads to an unexpected series of discoveries.


Do you really really know that online lover of yours that you've never met?

Sometimes it's good to look really close at that people you think you know and give your heart to on the internet.
The internet makes it really easy for people to pretend to be who they are not
and very bad things can happen because of it.

Talhotblond: (2009) Official Trailer #1 - Documentary Movie HD
This is the true story of a love triangle that takes place entirely online. Lies lead to murder in real life, as a teenage vixen (screen name 'talhotblond') lures men into her web. Revealing a shocking true crime story that shows the Internet's power to unleash our most dangerous fantasies.
Disclaimer: I've never catfished or been catfished(And my real name isn't Sky Masterson)

[Phentex]

1. I remember my first two instances of meeting online friends...

the first time was with a local woman I met for a play date with our kids. She sent her husband to the place first to see if I were real. I thought that was so smart! Me? I just showed up at the Chuck E. Cheese with my kids, lol.

The second time, I met two online friends at a restaurant where one of them worked. She sent out "spies" first to make sure we were who we claimed to be.

[Sky Masterson]

2. I have met some truly wonderful people online.

Real life friends whom I may never meet.
But it is still good to go slow and be cautious because you just never know.

[hollysmom]

3. my main catfish exposure is on Hillbillly Handfishing.

I think it is off the air now, whow many times can you show men screaming like a baby while trying to catch a fish with their hands?

[Sky Masterson]

4. At least that kind is honest.

A bit cray cray, but honest.

[noamnety]

5. There's a related podcast that I liked

because it was so thought provoking.

"Jack and Ellen" - on Love+Radio. You can listen to it here: http://loveandradio.org/

[loli phabay]

6. online its hard to get to know people, most of the other websites i frequent have a rating system

Where people can verify you are and what you say you are. These verifications are worth their weight in gold. Though i am sure some people fake them as well but you take your chances. Worst thing is on the dating sites how people lie about their pics or manipulate them.

[femmocrat]

7. Hey, (((Sky Masterson)))!

Haven't seen you in ages!

Welcome back!

[Sky Masterson]

15. hey, back to ya!

I still check this place a few times a week.
Just not as noisy as i used to be.

[cliffordu]

8. I've met FOUR DU'ers in real life after a couple years posting and talking to them.

They are EXACTLY who I thought they'd be.

NYC_SKP is a true friend and a gem of a human, uppityperson is a fine Liberal Democrat, Tavalon is a fine liberal Dem, also, And everyone else I've become friends with online seem just fine.

Except that fucking grantcart.

It's why his dog and wife came to live with me......

The dog didn't cower when he reached out to touch him, but the mutt barfed every time.

So did the wife, IIRC.

SO I guess I'm running 6 out of 7 for good peeps. (counting the wife and the dog).

I would imagine they were ALL disappointed in me.

[NYC_SKP]

9. FIBBER!

You said I was a "germ of a human", not "a gem". Get a spellcheck, Freeper!

J/K

Never disappointed in you, friend.

I still remember our first DU exchanges over your early life in the boonies, Pittsburg IIRC.

Your visit was too short.

Come back some day and I'll try to get up to see you!

[cliffordu]

11. I'll be down sooner than later - I'm going to be traveling for a couple of years

after New Years.

The bicycle might be over for me now due to the injury, but Amtrak runs all over the place, beeeotches!!!!

Have ruck, will travel. You, my fine friend, better get the couch ready.

And call that taco dude. Have his truck warmed up.

[Xipe Totec]

10. Catán, it's what's for dinner

Alligator Gar from the Rio Grande.

This one was caught 20 miles from where I am right now.

It is some very tasty fish.

[libodem]

12. Just watched the movie

Last week. Swear. One of the best films I've ever seen in my life. Seriously.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

13. putting this in my queue, thanks

long time, no see

[Sky Masterson]

16. Both movies are pretty good

[Liberal_in_LA]

14. great show