So today my roommate said I looked rather ill

[DoctorHouse]

Nice, there is that bromance I was talking about now. I like the conversing going on now between you and Fred.

 

[I.D WALKER]

House and I never had that conflict. -)

 

[DoctorHouse]

House and I never had that conflict. -)

That is because you are one of the most positive and supportive members on this forum. I would hang out with you anytime.

 

[Joan]

I share those same feelings about you as DoctorHouse, I.D Walker.

 

[GoldenMane]

Speaking of Skiba..... He writes some wickedly poetic and dark lyrics (to go over those brilliant melodies).

Do you think his own hairloss played a part in his whole attitude to life in general?

I mean his lyrics are very neurotic, I love most of them.
But it can't of been easy for him to be balding at early 20's.
While also fronting a band that was just starting to gain wider exposure.

Would like your opinion on Matt Skiba's journey.

Dan Andriano was the guy who went bald in his early 20s. Matt Skiba lost his hair much more slowly, he's in his 40s now I think, and shaves, but in his 30s he was definitely balding, and still making it work, Dan had no choice but to shave, and yeah, I bet hair loss really played into the angst, go listen to "My standard break from life", probably also hit Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins...
It was

 

[LeBronJames]

I share those same feelings with you too House
We should ball up sometime. Come down to Akron, Ohio.

 

[SuicidalTraveler]

Mhm, hair loss let's somebody really look ill.

 

[Joan]

Let's agree we just have different perceptions here.

I think some guys look better shaved than with hair.

And you think mid-length hair is always better than a shaved head.

I just don't understand why you have to constantly put me down about my appearance.

I don't show much of myself on my pictures, yet you manage to comment negatively on practically every feature you can spot.

My "not masculine" outline, my forehead, my head shape, my skinny body, my paleness, my thin hair, my ears.

Why are you doing this? Do you feel good putting others down?

Fred, although your eyes are blocked out, I've always thought you were a cute guy. You don't have any problems attracting women, so that tells you I'm not the only woman who thinks so, and they see the full you.

That being said, I don't know what comment you made about Wolf Pack's looks that you deleted, but I can tell you that we have exchanged pictures, and in all truthfulness, he could easily walk a runway if he were a bit taller--he's that good looking. He actually plays himself down when he mentions his features. I am positive women half my age would agree with me. I'll bet you guys don't look nearly as bad as some of you perceive yourselves to be.

 

[Agustin Araujo]

When you've always been handsome, even a small hit to your looks can hurt a lot psychologically.

That's basically what happened to uncomfortable man. He's a handsome man, and his experience with Male Pattern Baldness becoming a Norwood 5 caused him serious psychological pain. I've seen a couple pictures of him in one of his threads he made, he is handsome even being bald. In other words, the point is like you made, the slightest hit to looks when one is good looking becomes a huge deal. Of course, becoming a Norwood 5 after having a full head of hair is a serious change in appearance for anyone.

 

[blackg]

Dan Andriano was the guy who went bald in his early 20s. Matt Skiba lost his hair much more slowly, he's in his 40s now I think, and shaves, but in his 30s he was definitely balding, and still making it work, Dan had no choice but to shave, and yeah, I bet hair loss really played into the angst, go listen to "My standard break from life", probably also hit Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins...
It was

Haha..I wasn't talking about Dan!!! No offence to any Andriano fans out there, but to me he is NOT the voice of Alkaline Trio.
Well maybe apart from one or two tracks..
No, that voice belongs to one man: Matt Skiba.
And Skiba was noticeably balding by 'Maybe I'll catch Fire'. The second album, circa 2000. Skiba at this point was 23-24.

After this point, the point when they were getting much wider exposure, Skiba had to front the band while noticeably balding.
Dan Andriano was just playing his bass and singing the occasional song. Which, granted, he wrote, but to me he is a side player in the Trio.

Skiba will be 40 early next year.

 

[DoctorHouse]

I share those same feelings with you too House
We should ball up sometime. Come down to Akron, Ohio.

Wow, Lebron, thanks for sharing the love. I don't think you and I have really interacted too much but I really appreciate the invitation.

 

[GoldenMane]

Huh... Didn't know it hit Matt Skiba so young, I certainly didn't notice Matt balding in 2005 when I had a full head of hair myself. Just goes to show how little we pay attention to lower Norwood levels until it affects us

 

[Rudiger]

I don't know if a buzzcut is completely necessary but thinning in the middle of the head and crown normally looks really bad at any length over an inch. It depends on the thickness, mine is probably over an inch a bit but I get it cut regularly, I do need to ensure I'm using my thickening shampoo and conditioner, maybe wax stuff too, so that it's just about thick enough looking (though for sure anyone who looks closely can tell).

The other day I woke up late for work and couldn't shower, was a fright when I looked in the mirror around lunch and seen how thin it looks in comparison to normal.

 

[Wolf Pack]

That being said, I don't know what comment you made about Wolf Pack's looks that you deleted, but I can tell you that we have exchanged pictures, and in all truthfulness, he could easily walk a runway if he were a bit taller--he's that good looking. He actually plays himself down when he mentions his features. I am positive women half my age would agree with me. I'll bet you guys don't look nearly as bad as some of you perceive yourselves to be.

That's nice Joan. I am touched you think that. I don't like showing my pictures but since you trusted me with yours, I felt like I owed you one back. A username to a face and all that. For the record, Joan is an example of how good looks never fade, especially if you don't neglect yourself and are blessed with good ageing genetics like her. You simply take on a more mature look which adds to the character of the person. You have a nice defined face and I hope you remain happy I think some people would be surprised with how youthful you look, given as you keep mentioning your older. I find her posts and opinions to be of very high value, especially to do with looks/dating, she really knows her stuff. I tend to judge the quality of ones posts, age is absolutely irrelevant.

I do remember Swing saying once we should have a thread with a picture of ourselves, even if a lot of our face is scrubbed out. It still helps putting a face to a username. I realise it's quite public though. Although most people have shared something or another, so you can relate to them a bit.

It seems like the forum attracts all kinds of different people. I suppose we all get something out of here, or we wouldn't post. For me, hair loss signals a premature end to what makes me who I am. In my mind anyway. Plus it's dealing with one thing after another, eventually it adds up even if the battle is easy.

In short, I love this community, even the Belgian :shock:

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That's basically what happened to uncomfortable man. He's a handsome man, and his experience with Male Pattern Baldness becoming a Norwood 5 caused him serious psychological pain. I've seen a couple pictures of him in one of his threads he made, he is handsome even being bald. In other words, the point is like you made, the slightest hit to looks when one is good looking becomes a huge deal. Of course, becoming a Norwood 5 after having a full head of hair is a serious change in appearance for anyone.

I didn't know he had a thread up. I need to take a look at some point. I think the potential loss of identity and how you see your looks is a major part of it for me. I wish more people would talk about it.

 

[LeBronJames]

That's nice Joan. I am touched you think that. I don't like showing my pictures but since you trusted me with yours, I felt like I owed you one back. A username to a face and all that. For the record, Joan is an example of how good looks never fade, especially if you don't neglect yourself and are blessed with good ageing genetics like her. You simply take on a more mature look which adds to the character of the person. You have a nice defined face and I hope you remain happy I think some people would be surprised with how youthful you look, given as you keep mentioning your older. I find her posts and opinions to be of very high value, especially to do with looks/dating, she really knows her stuff. I tend to judge the quality of ones posts, age is absolutely irrelevant.

I do remember Swing saying once we should have a thread with a picture of ourselves, even if a lot of our face is scrubbed out. It still helps putting a face to a username. I realise it's quite public though. Although most people have shared something or another, so you can relate to them a bit.

It seems like the forum attracts all kinds of different people. I suppose we all get something out of here, or we wouldn't post. For me, hair loss signals a premature end to what makes me who I am. In my mind anyway. Plus it's dealing with one thing after another, eventually it adds up even if the battle is easy.

In short, I love this community, even the Belgian :shock:

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I didn't know he had a thread up. I need to take a look at some point. I think the potential loss of identity and how you see your looks is a major part of it for me. I wish more people would talk about it.

Show it off you handsome hunk.

 

[Notcoolanymore]

Nothing happens. You can shave it sly too. You will still be healthy inside, still get sex.

Tell that to the incels around here like ********* and **********.

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I do remember Swing saying once we should have a thread with a picture of ourselves, even if a lot of our face is scrubbed out. It still helps putting a face to a username. I realise it's quite public though. Although most people have shared something or another, so you can relate to them a bit.

We should do this. But their will always be those a**holes that will abuse(use it to crap on somebody) it and ruin it for everybody.

 

[Notcoolanymore]

Exactly

 

[Wolf Pack]

Actually true. It would be a bit like handing everything on a plate to other sites, if it was all in one thread. Slybaldguys have their pictures up. They won't be targeted though because they embrace it, you can't say anything. It's like a car forum, showing off your motor.

 

[Joan]

That's nice Joan. I am touched you think that. I don't like showing my pictures but since you trusted me with yours, I felt like I owed you one back. A username to a face and all that. For the record, Joan is an example of how good looks never fade, especially if you don't neglect yourself and are blessed with good ageing genetics like her. You simply take on a more mature look which adds to the character of the person. You have a nice defined face and I hope you remain happy I think some people would be surprised with how youthful you look, given as you keep mentioning your older. I find her posts and opinions to be of very high value, especially to do with looks/dating, she really knows her stuff. I tend to judge the quality of ones posts, age is absolutely irrelevant.

In short, I love this community, even the Belgian :shock:

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Thank you, Wolf Pack, for making this "old lady's" day! :blush:

As far as "the Belgian", I know some will disagree, but you just can't help but to be drawn to him, no matter what he says. Fred, I'd love to be your mom for a couple of days (Hellouser's too, for that matter). Do you ever share your philosophies with your mom, Fred? It's the reverse with me--my kids think I'm warped.

 

[Wolf Pack]

Thank you, Wolf Pack, for making this "old lady's" day! :blush:

As far as "the Belgian", I know some will disagree, but you just can't help but to be drawn to him, no matter what he says. Fred, I'd love to be your mom for a couple of days (Hellouser's too, for that matter). Do you ever share your philosophies with your mom, Fred? It's the reverse with me--my kids think I'm warped.

Why's that? The rest of my family is quite relaxed about looks but since a young age me and my mum have always got along very well. She's quite descriptive and vocal about looks, clothes and portraying yourself in society. We generally have a great bond outside of all this. I think she's spot on, it's just other people would rather relax and forget about it once in a while, as is their right. Out of all my siblings I look the most like her own family and she has always been subconsciously drawn to that I think. She has been telling me to have a transplant soon, even though it's not bad at the moment.