real vampires (vampirism)

This group has intrigued me for a long time. I am a member (although strickly a non-posting lurker) and with all the excitement about fictional vampires and vampire chic since the advent of Twilight, I feel these guys deserve a mention. Don't mention Twilight to them, though. Few of them are fans. In threads such as 'OMG MOre Twilight crap.' and 'PHEW TWILIGHTS DYING OUT BUT NOW THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!' The members of this group (or at least some of them) consider themselves to be real vampires, and subdivide themselves into sanguinariuns (consumers of good old-fashioned blood), psiconic vampires (consumers of energy) or hybrids (a combination of the two). At least some of them, consider themselves to be something other than human. Threads on the discussion board include 'HALLOWEEN MEET-UP 2010', 'head count...', 'is being a vampire a curse or a privilage to you?', 'the other me.', 'diabolical plans...', 'Non US-people in group?', 'blood dreams', 'Hereditary vampirism' and many more.

What's great about this group: Take a glimpse into one corner of counter-culture.

Update (25 October 2023)

This group still exists, but it is now private. Go here to request access. 

iTS A TWiLiGHT THiNG YOU WOULDNT UNDERSTAND

So far, I have managed to avoid the feeding frenzy for vampires that the popularity of the Twilight books and subsequent movies have generated. But if you've caught a serious bout of Edward and Bella fever, then you will be able to identify very strongly with the sentiments expressed in this group. The front page contains a detailed cast list, release dates and also various links to websites, videos and fan pages related to the Twilight universe. Apart from threads, such as 'The Twilight Fictional Character Awards' and 'What would the person above be? Vampire, Werewolf or Mortal?', the discussion board also showcases a wealth of Twilight fanfiction stories in progress.

What's good about the group: It's a great place to share your thoughts, if you are a fan.

A word of caution: Avoid, if you can't relate to this latest vampire craze.

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