http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/ en Sun, 26 May 2013 02:45:12 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/ http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/questions-about-writeaprisoner-com/97119-search-sexual-preference-accuracy.html Sat, 25 May 2013 20:51:37 GMT I was wondering.... I've never had a pen-pal, and given, one from prison. I'm enticed by one prisoner out of all the others I've seen, so far...

He's articulate, matured, intellectual, and seems to have learned a lot during his decade long stay. And he's hot......

So question.... In his profile, he speaks of many things, but mentions nothing to clarify his sexual orientation. He doesn't say anything about guys or girls in his inquiry for pen pals..

How accurate is the search stats? His profile states that he's bisexual, but his personally written statement is neutral on the subject of liking men or women.

I don't want to write a straight inmate, if he's not into guys.... ]]> Questions about WriteAPrisoner.com BehindBars http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/questions-about-writeaprisoner-com/97119-search-sexual-preference-accuracy.html http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97118-thunder-bolts.html Sat, 25 May 2013 19:01:34 GMT Got a letter from my PP today with thunder bolts on every single page? What does it mean? He also put my name then; Ms. Xxxx (a word not his... Got a letter from my PP today with thunder bolts on every single page? What does it mean?

He also put my name then;

Ms. Xxxx (a word not his last name though) ]]> General Prison Talk Jadeox http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97118-thunder-bolts.html http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-world-news/97117-no-food-stamps-anyone-convicted-violent.html Sat, 25 May 2013 01:32:19 GMT People convicted of violent or drug related crimes will no longer be eligible for SNAP under new Farm Bill.... People convicted of violent or drug related crimes will no longer be eligible for SNAP under new Farm Bill.

My short reaction - this is B.S. to an unbelievable degree.

Just like when Florida started testing welfare applicants for drugs and actually LOST money, this isn't going to help ANYTHING. Best case scenario, some jackass gets re-elected for being "tough on crime." Worst case, people who are legitimately in need of assistance can't even afford food because they were convicted of some stupid marijuana charge when they were 20.

I can vaguely understand, in an abstract way, the desire not to help people who have hurt others. But the fact is, we sentence people and that is supposed to be their punishment. Demonizing people for their entire lives makes it impossible to change for the better. What I don't understand is trying to push people who are already at the bottom of the social totem pole lower and lower until they simply cannot function in society. This ignores any possibility of ANY rehabilitation for a great many people. Screw that.

I am so effing angry. ]]> General World News RainOnATinRoof http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-world-news/97117-no-food-stamps-anyone-convicted-violent.html http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97116-prison-tattoos.html Sat, 25 May 2013 00:52:52 GMT Hi there,
I just came across this page with prison tattoos. Not that I was looking for it, but you know how things 'magically' appear on the right of the screen, 'cos' Big Brother is following your internet trail of sites you visit? So, I guess I'm a little preoccupied with prison-related issues ;)

Anyway, I remember that there was a discussion about the meaning of some tattoos not so long ago. So I thought I'd just throw this in here, in case anyone could use it.

I couldn't make it into a link, but you can copy it into the box and it'll come up.


Prison Tattoos and Their Secret Meanings - Likes

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O' it does work as a link. Goodie :) ]]> General Prison Talk DanPal http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97116-prison-tattoos.html http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97115-sended-my-first-letter-have-question.html Fri, 24 May 2013 23:46:01 GMT Sended my letter from Denmark to San quentin state prison tuesday last week...still no answer. Which worries me. Why would he not write me back? ... Sended my letter from Denmark to San quentin state prison tuesday last week...still no answer. Which worries me. Why would he not write me back?


Do they sometimes not write u back? if that is the case why have a profile in the first place :) ]]> General Prison Talk KoiFish http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97115-sended-my-first-letter-have-question.html http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97114-envelopes-inmates.html Fri, 24 May 2013 22:25:14 GMT Hi everyone, I am new to this site and to writing to inmates! I sent my first 3 letters to pen pals last week, awaiting replies! :) My question... Hi everyone,

I am new to this site and to writing to inmates! I sent my first 3 letters to pen pals last week, awaiting replies! :)

My question is: when you receive mail from your pen pals, what is written on the envelope (besides your address) ... like is the prison/correctional facilities name or logo stamped on it? Is it obviously it is from a prisoner?

The reason I am asking is because I live next door to my landlord (he's a bit of a spy) and he regularly brings my mail from my letter box to my door for me and I don't want to be judged or prejudiced against (especially in regards to my tenancy) if he sees lots of mail coming from inmates ...

Thanks for your time!! ]]> General Prison Talk Miss.MC http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97114-envelopes-inmates.html http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97113-today-i-made-big-mistake.html Fri, 24 May 2013 21:23:58 GMT Today I made a real stupid mistake, I did read to someone at work the last letter of W. I had trust on this woman as she is open minded and I have... Today I made a real stupid mistake, I did read to someone at work the last letter of W. I had trust on this woman as she is open minded and I have trust on her, so I tell her my secret, that in my life actually is someone of very important... even if I don't know him face to face but our friendship mixed to love is growing up again more and more. She was surprise reading the letter because W. has written a letter full of love, passion, hope about us. She told me maybe is better to stop this sort of relatioship and says to him we can be only friends. Because she thinks is better for him and for me (she thinks I waste my life if I hope something with him, because she thinks not future). She thinks he feels real love but is not necessary with me, he feels love for woman and if it was another woman write him he'll write same words as in my letter. She thinks is not strong friendship/mixed to love, she thinks we are just following an illusion, it's fantasy... I was little disappointed because I have trust of W. , we know us since long time now and he is not a young guy, he is 54... and I want to believe he wrote this letter ONLY for me, Antonella. Not for other women. I have trust of him...and hope don't be wrong. Why people must always be negative*? Why people must always say that's not real feeling, real love but just fantasy, illusion*? I don't think me and W. are illusions, we exist and we really take care of our friendship, our affection... Now I regret to show letter of W. From now I'll cut my tongue before to talk about my personal affairs... but that's my itali an origins, when I am happy I like to share my happiness with others... but sometimes, as in this case, is better «*hide*» my happiness for me only... I want to believe W. really appreciate and love me because it's me, Antonella. As I appreciate and love him because it's W. ]]> General Prison Talk ac2702 http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97113-today-i-made-big-mistake.html http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/california/97112-does-anyone-know-mail-rules-regarding.html Fri, 24 May 2013 19:18:01 GMT This might sound strange but my niece found out about my penpal and to make a long story short has been pestering me to send a picture that she wants... This might sound strange but my niece found out about my penpal and to make a long story short has been pestering me to send a picture that she wants to draw for him. She thinks he's sad and needs some happiness. The only problem is I don't know the rules regarding this, I know the obvious: no glue and glitter but are there any others? I've decided to give in and let her send a picture, via me, if it will make her happy.. I'm too soft!
He's in SHU - if the rules differ but I don't see why they would! ]]> California PlymouthChick http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/california/97112-does-anyone-know-mail-rules-regarding.html http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/off-topic-chatter/97111-deals-stationery-writing-supplies-ongoing.html Fri, 24 May 2013 17:29:29 GMT Hello all! I thought it might be nice to share offers we get via email or fliers for discounts on stationery. I know we all get sick of just plain... Hello all!

I thought it might be nice to share offers we get via email or fliers for discounts on stationery. I know we all get sick of just plain lined paper. I've at least found some colored paper, but wouldn't mind having something nicer.

So, be it writing utensils, cards, paper, envelopes, etc - share your deals here! Just make sure if it has an end date that you include that as well.

To start:

PapyrusOnline.com is having a 20% off sitewide sale through Memorial Day Weekend (Mon May 27th). Sale items excluded. Promo code 4DAYMAY

Fine print: *Use code "4DAYMAY" to redeem 20% off of your online purchase. Offer valid only at PAPYRUS | Greeting Cards, Stationery, Personalized Invitations & Gift Wrap Store. Offer applies to full-priced items only and excludes all sale items. Offer cannot be combined with other offers. Offer ends on Monday, April 27, 2013 at 11:59pm Central Daylight Time. Offer is subject to change. Exclusions may apply.

Happy Shopping! ]]> Off Topic Chatter RainOnATinRoof http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/off-topic-chatter/97111-deals-stationery-writing-supplies-ongoing.html http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97110-so-excited.html Fri, 24 May 2013 15:25:58 GMT hi i recieved my first letter today was so excited to read it but avin trouble reading his writing but can get what some parts say i want to start my... hi i recieved my first letter today was so excited to read it but avin trouble reading his writing but can get what some parts say i want to start my reply letter but just av a quick question does anyone noif i can use coloured pens to write my letter to the polunsky unit? ]]> General Prison Talk XXdanielleXX http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97110-so-excited.html http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97109-i-am-now-corrlinks.html Fri, 24 May 2013 12:57:29 GMT Hello now my Penpal added me to corrlinks.

How can i write to him?

Can anyone explain it to me "slow" i am really stupid on internetstuff :uhh: ]]> General Prison Talk Peppy http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97109-i-am-now-corrlinks.html http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97108-1st-letter-jitters.html Fri, 24 May 2013 05:04:11 GMT Hello all,

I am new to this site, (just registered) and wanted to ask "experienced" pen pal-ers how they go about writing to a new pen pal. I've read through some of the other threads and am amazed at how much this site seems like its own little community! I'm glad I joined. As my title says, first letter jitters.. can anyone offer advice?

I would write from my work address or PO Box because I live with family and while I don't appreciate them reading my mail-they generally do. I want this to be something I can enjoy, not something I get questioned about all the time--you know? That being said, I am over 18... I know mentioning living at home can be a "flag" for younger people.

Anyway, a PO Box would be the easiest for me. If you also use one, in your experience, do pen pals mind you aren't using a home address? I would tell them why, I don't want it to seem like I don't want my address out there. A simple Google search can bring that up.

And, how do you start a first letter? "Hello, I found your profile on "write-a-prisoner"? What do you put in a first letter? I have more than enough time to write a long letter but do you try to keep a first letter at a certain length?

How do you pick who to write to?

I'm sure you all do different things, and I want different opinions--I don't want to write something that would end up offending someone. I appreciate the input and I hope one day I can help newbies out, too!
(also, sorry for the long post, I'm sitting here shaking my head at how long it is.. :chatterbox: )

Thank you all!
-Jordy. ]]> General Prison Talk jordy http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97108-1st-letter-jitters.html http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97107-who-has-2-thumbs-looks-like.html Fri, 24 May 2013 00:57:20 GMT This chick:gday:..right here. So I'm emailing this new pp that I've recently started corresponding with and in his last email he asked for any book recommendations I might have for him and that he's grown bored with all of the fiction he has been reading. So I told him I wasn't a huge non-fiction person (I'm trying to get more into it) but I started talking about In Cold Blood by Capote and how it's a true story but almost reads as if it's fiction and how good of a book it is and how interesting it is because it's about a family that was viciously murdered in the 1950's and how you get to know all the people who were close to them and see the effect it had on their small town/the towns people. As well as what an amazing job Capote did on profiling these killers and the details of their last days as well as execution and how much he plays on your humanity and really humanizes the murders to the point where you almost feel bad for them. GUESS WHAT MY PP'S CRIME IS??? Yup. You guessed right! I remember looking at it when I first wrote him because I always check the crimes before I do anything but I think I got him mixed up with someone else thinking he was in there for assault or something. So to say the least...I'm looking like a huge d1ckhead right now:blue:.

So in case any of you are going through a rough patch with your pp's or questioning that last letter/email/phone call you had with them...remember...you could always be me.

Yayy for new pp friendships and starting things off offensively.!:avatar137493_6: ]]> General Prison Talk manda2777 http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97107-who-has-2-thumbs-looks-like.html http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-world-news/97106-10-year-anniversary-oregons-jail-disgrace.html Thu, 23 May 2013 20:13:25 GMT When I read this and then have to hear the CONSTANT battle to fund our schools, it makes my blood boil. The biggest bunch of BS, ever: Wapato Jail ... When I read this and then have to hear the CONSTANT battle to fund our schools, it makes my blood boil. The biggest bunch of BS, ever: Wapato Jail

Glad they spent that, which COULD HAVE somehow gone to schools, world's most expensive film set?

Multnomah County's Wapato Jail, with 10th anniversary fast approaching, remains dark and unused | OregonLive.com ]]> General World News gooddog http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-world-news/97106-10-year-anniversary-oregons-jail-disgrace.html http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97105-need-help-jpay.html Thu, 23 May 2013 18:47:01 GMT Hey,

I have a question about JPay... I know you can send a videogram but you can also send a video as an attachment...

I wonder now what's the difference? I mean, a videogram is 5 stamps, but a normal attachment is only 1 stamp... so just attaching a video would be cheaper.

Has anybody ever done that before? :(

Stella ]]> General Prison Talk Stella89 http://www.writeaprisoner.com/vbforum/general-prison-talk/97105-need-help-jpay.html