I think those three categories fit the sort of "types" of ERPers.
I think ERPers (or people who ERP) tend to get a lot of hate. They're seen as dirty, or desperate, or "unable to get laid in real life, so they resort to ERP," among other negative thoughts.
What I'd like to say to that, is that ERP is not necessarily bad. Sex is a natural part of life. I don't see why having sex with a partner in real life is fine, but having "fake" sex with a friend, partner, etc online is considered "bad."
I also know plenty of married couples and other people in relationships who also ERP, whether with their significant other, or with someone/a friend online.
I don't think people should be ashamed of RPing something like that. I'm not saying people -should- ERP. I'm just saying people shouldn't insult or look in disgust at people who do. Not wanting to ERP, or being uncomfortable with it, is perfectly alright too. And no one should ever feel forced to ERP if they don't want to. Fading to black is always an option.
I've ERPed before, I enjoy it, and use it as part of my RP. I only do that though with my characters who are in an established relationship. I wouldn't do anything else, as the OP described the types above. But hey, if others enjoy going further or doing more, to each their own.
As long as no one is harassing, hurting, threatening, or making someone else uncomfortable - that it's friendly, mutual, fun, and so on, then there's no harm to it.
However, with that said, for people who do ERP, I highly suggest you ask your RP partner's real life age first though. Why? Because ERPing with a minor can cause some serious trouble. Just a heads up.
... I hope my points came across clearly... I'm not very clear headed when I'm about to pass out from fatigue. >.>
I think ERPers (or people who ERP) tend to get a lot of hate. They're seen as dirty, or desperate, or "unable to get laid in real life, so they resort to ERP," among other negative thoughts.
What I'd like to say to that, is that ERP is not necessarily bad. Sex is a natural part of life. I don't see why having sex with a partner in real life is fine, but having "fake" sex with a friend, partner, etc online is considered "bad."
I also know plenty of married couples and other people in relationships who also ERP, whether with their significant other, or with someone/a friend online.
I don't think people should be ashamed of RPing something like that. I'm not saying people -should- ERP. I'm just saying people shouldn't insult or look in disgust at people who do. Not wanting to ERP, or being uncomfortable with it, is perfectly alright too. And no one should ever feel forced to ERP if they don't want to. Fading to black is always an option.
I've ERPed before, I enjoy it, and use it as part of my RP. I only do that though with my characters who are in an established relationship. I wouldn't do anything else, as the OP described the types above. But hey, if others enjoy going further or doing more, to each their own.
As long as no one is harassing, hurting, threatening, or making someone else uncomfortable - that it's friendly, mutual, fun, and so on, then there's no harm to it.
However, with that said, for people who do ERP, I highly suggest you ask your RP partner's real life age first though. Why? Because ERPing with a minor can cause some serious trouble. Just a heads up.
... I hope my points came across clearly... I'm not very clear headed when I'm about to pass out from fatigue. >.>
