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[Chrys]

We have this propensity in today's society to talk ourselves up. Stretch the truth, or at least only show our "best" side (whatever that means). It's happening a lot these days on resumes or in personal ads. Figure that might get you in the door (of a possible job or someone's attention for a possible relationship) but at some point you'll be outed. So why not be honest? Well, how many people have the courage to take a hard look at themselves, and be willing to say it outright?

[Jameson]

I guess I first read "real" as a way of pointing out the whole males posing as females issue. But when I thought more about it, it did seem a bit like transphobia.

[allyfey]

I took it to mean real, as in actually existing. Not secretly a 40 year old man with a beard and tattoos. Maybe I've just been exposed to too much Catfish...