When I joined here at age twelve, I lied and said I was four years older than I actually was because I thought it would help me fit in. I came out to everyone as my actual age three (I think?) years later. Some people were super nasty about it and raked me over the coals in an attempt to humiliate and belittle me, but most were super cool and accepted me and continued to be my friend. I didn't do it because I get off on trickstering people, though, which is how I view people who fit the description of "catfish". I just wanted the cool older kids to be my friend.

Trivia: When I approached Daniel to tell him, he thought I was about to tell him I was actually a dude.

Also, I got excited about this thread at first because I really, really love redtail catfish and think they are beautiful.