| Dec 27, 2005 @ 11:39 PM |
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PerhapsLove
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I have seen this word bandied about quite a bit - by different people, different types of people and in different contexts.
To me, a "PLAYER" is a highly complimentary term.
Yes, a player is a member of a sports team, but, in off-the-field vernacular - coaching, media, etc. - it has far greater meaning. "He is a PLAYER" or She is a PLAYER" usually means that the person is among the most dedicated and outstanding on the field or court or ice.
A "PLAYER" is the one you WANT to be at-bat with the bases loaded and trailing by three runs in the bottom of the ninth; and is the one you WANT to take the last shot when your down by two points and time running out; or the one you WANT to get the puck to down by a goal in the same scenario.
To be thought of as a PLAYER in most sports instills an athlete with pride for, not only talent, but attitude, determination and leadership - with the likely exception of horse racing or dog racing, where PLAYER denotes gambler.
I remember a game - a losing game - when we lost by a Field Goal in the closing minutes against a team that was expected to roll right over us. In the locker room, our coach ended the silence and sorrow. He told us, "You were PLAYERS out there today and everyone on both sides of the field and in the stands knew it. Get dressed and go home with Pride." And, we did. As we were walking to the bus, every member of the other team and their coaches got off their bus and came over to shake our hands again. I do not think there was a dry eye in that parking lot.
So, what does a PLAYER mean to you?
Is it good, bad or otherwise to refer to someone as a PLAYER or to be called a PLAYER yourself?
And, based on YOUR definiton, are YOU a PLAYER?
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| Dec 27, 2005 @ 11:54 PM |
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Angel54214
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Lets see....
I can only relate it to business in that fashion 'Perhaps'
Team Player-one who just goes with the crowd
Team Member-one that participates
Team Leader-one that gives direction
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| Dec 28, 2005 @ 12:14 AM |
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waiting41
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 With all due respect Plove.........Can't we shorten these things somehow?  We're on a damn dating site hun.........it's late.......Waiting is tired....do you want to know about sports? Waiting loves the Red Sox, Patriots, salt water fishing, hunting is pretty cool although Waiting isn't much of a hunter herself,  the Boston Celtics, Waiting loves basketball, but, thats one of those sports she would prefer live and not on television.
Now, if this forum is about the "PLAYA" kinda playas, well, that's easy........someone whose not honest.......could be with God, themselves or others.......but, mark Waitins word huneychild.......they be playin someone. They don't bother Waitin though. Nope.
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| Dec 28, 2005 @ 1:08 AM |
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SpyderLady
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Define 'a player'?
While whispering sweet nothings into your ear, they are winkin' at your best friend sitting beside you.
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| Dec 28, 2005 @ 1:14 AM |
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wandaful123
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exactly spyder... easy one
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| Dec 28, 2005 @ 1:22 AM |
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lecriveuse
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it depend on the context. usually i'd prefer an adjective like baseball player, etc. a playa would b a promiscuous skeezer who thinks being a ho is endearing.
i'm not a player (not into sports anymore) or playa, but i did juggle multiple beaux when i was younger. i just dont have the attention span anymore. 
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| Dec 29, 2005 @ 2:22 PM |
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altogirl67
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A player/playa is a person who will say or do just about anything to get you naked with absolutely no intention of ever seeing you again... OR, repeat performances are not only with you but also with the other 10 people they are spending naked time with.
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| Dec 29, 2005 @ 3:04 PM |
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mangolover60
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A player/playa is a person who will say or do just about anything to get you naked with absolutely no intention of ever seeing you again... OR, repeat performances are not only with you but also with the other 10 people they are spending naked time with.
And I assume from your post that this behavior is completely undesirable, by women at any rate.
Ha Ha! This is exactly why we are not reproducing like rabbits and dying of overpopulation!
Women are one trajectory, men on another. As a result there needs to be this negotiation happening to cross in a sutable middle ground before things happen.
Such is what we are doing here, I suppose. 
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| Dec 29, 2005 @ 3:12 PM |
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lecriveuse
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A player/playa is a person who will say or do just about anything to get you naked with absolutely no intention of ever seeing you again
i'd buy ur version of definitions anytime, alto.
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| Dec 29, 2005 @ 3:25 PM |
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someone_me
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Okay, might be  , but I'd like to know from the women "playa" haters out there if they really want a guy who can't get another woman?
Also, if a guy doesn't lie and manipulate to get his way, then does that still make him a player?
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| Dec 29, 2005 @ 3:57 PM |
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altogirl67
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mangolover60... my dear sweet inattentive man. Did you see anywhere in my post where I defined a player/playa as being a MAN? Hmmm? I described a behavior and it applies to both genders. I'm terribly sorry if you misunderstood.
lecriveuse... thanks as always for the support. You are an incredibly intelligent woman and I always enjoy reading your opinions. 
someone_me... again, I was referring to neither gender specifically. With regard to your question, if a person of either gender is totally open and honest about their activities with other dating partners then no... they are not playas. But if they know the person they are with assumes they are only with them yet they continue to see others then yes, they ARE playas. In my opinion, it's the dishonesty that makes a playa... As far as my man being ABLE to get another woman, that's great! I want a sexy man and I don't mind other women noticing... but if he ACTS on that ability rather than just enjoying innocent attention, therein lies the problem. Does no one really honor their commitments anymore? I'm speaking about men here because that was how you phrased the question but it applies to both genders. Attention from members of the opposite sex is fine... it's what you do with it that matters. 
[Edited on 12/29/2005 4:13 PM]
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| Dec 29, 2005 @ 4:18 PM |
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mangolover60
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mangolover60... my dear sweet inattentive man. Did you see anywhere in my post where I defined a player/playa as being a MAN? Hmmm? I described a behavior and it applies to both genders. I'm terribly sorry if you misunderstood.
Ah, Alto, I stand corrected! And I'm unduly sorry. Please accept my apology!
I guess I just assumed that it meant MAN as a result from reading a pethora of FEMALE profiles. 
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| Dec 29, 2005 @ 4:19 PM |
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someone_me
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Hey alto, it's okay if you're only speaking about men. Of course I phrased it that way, I'm not concerned about what you think about other women. But then again, every man's fantasy...
So I hear you saying that it's okay for your guy to look at the menu, just so long as you are the only course he orders? 
I happen to agree with you on the honesty part. So many guys who are "playas" don't realize they could do much better without the lies and manipulations. Honesty can be a turn on for a woman.
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| Dec 29, 2005 @ 4:32 PM |
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altogirl67
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mangolover60... you are forgiven. Believe me when I say that I know there are many female players out there and I think sometimes I pay for what they have done to some of the men out there. I'm one of those oddities I suppose... one man woman... honest to a fault... Who knew these traits would actually be a turn-off to some? Good luck in your endeavors. I hope you find "her". 
someone_me... you understood perfectly. I'm not the jealous type. I don't mind my man looking at every single item on the menu and even feeling appreciation for some of them. I mean, hey, I DO want a man who is still alive! But as far as ordering, I want to be the appetizer, main course, AND dessert! 
... and yes, honesty, for me at least, is a major turn-on. It really tells me a lot about any person I meet, whether I'm actually dating them or not.
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| Dec 29, 2005 @ 4:35 PM |
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Classy_Blonde
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Snake in the grass. 
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| Dec 29, 2005 @ 7:46 PM |
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mangolover60
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Good luck in your endeavors. I hope you find "her".
You mean "them"!
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