Calling all Tall Men!

[Kris210]

courtbard, i like you, in a totally straight way.

and to answer why the limit is higher than 6'2'', its really just because that while i know its abit taller than average, i just dont consider it "tall" and also on the forum i would like the possibility to chat about problems and solutions, and a 6'2'' guy just isnt far enough away from the average to experience the same hardships as those 3 inches taller, and taller yet. ofc its a borderline that is hard to define, but i felt 6'5'' was right, and so it happened.

 

[courtbard]

Kris210, I understand what you're saying, although I have some friends who might slightly disagree with you. Then again it really does come down to other parts of the body creating the problem as opposed to the general over all height of the body. One friend is 6' 2" who finds his size a challenge every once in a while, but that's also because he is what we also would call as raw-boned - he's very thick and stocky. The other friend is 6'3" but his problem primarily lies in clothing but mostly due to also being exceptionally broad shouldered; if it fits him torso wise in height, the sleeves just barely come over his delts....and he's slim. At the same time though my boyfriend is 6'2" and very skinny and doesn't seem to have any problems.

But as I said, it is how "all y'all talls" feel. Lol from my perspective I guess i see things a little askew as from "way down here" 6'2" is where I begin to think, "man, that dude is tall!" and put myself into check not to faun all over or make the obvious statements. Lol

 

[Kris210]

i know that my difinition of when tall is TALL is highly affected of my own height. like your difinition of Tall is affected of your height . and so i know that its very hard to find an actual borderline where everyone begin to think "He is tall". and since i was the one assisting in founding the forum i had a big say in the rules, and so my opinion weighted the most in setting up the rules. but maybe the border can be re evaluated at some point if we decide that the need is there .

 

[smoothsilk]

Having read all the comments, my conclusion is let the Tall guys have Verification & Recognition of their Tall Stature but not have it as a special closed group that others are shut out from. An apartheid type of group only causes resentment, Tall Guys are Tall by accident as we are all different in skin colour/race by accident of birth. Tall's are exclusive anyway, that is why we love to view them here in all their magnificence!

 

[ganglyguy]

If you want more tall guys on here, let them have a section. You will get new people and maybe some will post only there where it's safe but others will post in both. It's not perfect but it's a net win. There's such a thing as safe space or autonomous space for race, for women, for certain LGBTQ people, etc, and tall people deserve their own space, as well.

 

[markspi75]

I agree with ganglyguy. Tall men may appreciate the chance to have a "safe space" where they can meet fellow tall men and discuss their height or whatever they like with other people who share their "special condition". I am an admirer - of course - but I also believe it's never right to intrude in someone life without "permission". If a tall guy posts on here, I assume he likes to talk about his size and share with others. But as ganglyguy says, offering the chance to have a safe space may attract those who are not keen to share their experience and point of view with us shorter men, and discuss that with fellow giants. Just a thought. Happy New Year to everyone!