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Distance on profiles 14 June 13

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By *j_mark OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Totteridge/Whetstone

Going live soonish:

Ever viewed a profile and not known where the town is or how far away it is?

We'll shortly be going live with a feature that shows you approximate distance when viewing a profile. Initially this will be for site supporters only.

Your privacy is respected in exactly the same way distances show on searches so only approximate distances e.g. 0-5 miles, 0-10 miles etc. The distance you'd see on a search is the same distance you'll see on a profile.

If you are on mobile and have opted into "who's near" you'll ALSO see distances based on your current mobile location. So if you're normally in Manchester but are in London on business, it's super helpful to figure out approximately how far away potential meets are. Again, for "who's near" distances we only shown the same as if you were viewing them on the "who's near" page.

If you're NOT opted into "who's near", just like it won't show you on the "who's near" page it also won't show your mobile distance on your profile.

Feedback welcome

We expect to go live shortly with this

Admin x

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By *j_mark OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Totteridge/Whetstone

This is now live

Admin x

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

I love the fact its got as the crow flies distance as well as driving distance on. Now when someone tells me it will 'only take me an hour' to get to theirs I can give them accurate timings.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive just noticed this.....very helpful

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By *issBehavingxxWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Just noticed it.. but also noticed one or two profiles that don't have this info... Any reason for this.. Have they opted out somehow??

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

Ooh I like it. Saves me doing a google maps search when someone claims to be 'local' lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

mobile bit sounds good

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By *j_mark OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Totteridge/Whetstone


"Just noticed it.. but also noticed one or two profiles that don't have this info... Any reason for this.. Have they opted out somehow?? "

Contact us privately with usernames, we'll have a look. It should show on pretty much all profiles

Admin x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

LOVE this new distance on profiles SJ and Mark absolutely brilliant idea clever ppl. Cat xxxx

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By *igSuki81Man
over a year ago

Retirement Village

Is it possible to opt out of this?

Personally if i'm arranging a meet locally then i'll know roughly how far they are based on their profile location and if it's not local then i'll ask.

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By *j_mark OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Totteridge/Whetstone


"Is it possible to opt out of this?"

It's not. The information we show is exactly the same as someone would see if they did a local search using the advanced search page; there is no new or more detailed information being shown, we're just showing it in a new place for convenience.

What are your concerns?

Admin x

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By *issBehavingxxWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Just noticed it.. but also noticed one or two profiles that don't have this info... Any reason for this.. Have they opted out somehow??

Contact us privately with usernames, we'll have a look. It should show on pretty much all profiles

Admin x"

Have done... Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I really like this because im put into the East Midlands when im not so people that think they're hrs from me will see that they're actually not and those that think im on their doorstep will see that im miles away

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By *ausage and sizzleCouple
over a year ago

Barnstaple

Brilliant addition guys, love it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Excellent

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Looks good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Really useful addition, thank you

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By *aguarsCouple
over a year ago

wolverhampton

Excellent addition

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By *igSuki81Man
over a year ago

Retirement Village


" What are your concerns?

Admin x"

My concerns are the fact that location is given within 1 to 2 miles (or at least on the mobile "near me" option it does) and that is why i avoid using the GPS option on my phone.

Although i appreciate what you are trying to do by making life easier for site users, for me personally (& this is a personal opinion) i think the distances are too close.

Telling users someone is a mile or two away also opens up the system for abuse/harassment from those users who are messers & fakes who may try to ascertain who someone is from their profile or their pics or just message randomly which can be annoying at the very least. Now that may not bother some members but it may others (me being one of them)

I may just be being paranoid about people noseying into my private life but it is my private life that i share with those i trust.

Hope that all makes sense

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

Personally it isn't something i would use.

Most of the ones Id be interested in Ive already micro-chipped, and the rest are wearing electronic tags...

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By *cottishrichMan
over a year ago

Here and there


" What are your concerns?

Admin x

My concerns are the fact that location is given within 1 to 2 miles (or at least on the mobile "near me" option it does) and that is why i avoid using the GPS option on my phone.

Although i appreciate what you are trying to do by making life easier for site users, for me personally (& this is a personal opinion) i think the distances are too close.

Telling users someone is a mile or two away also opens up the system for abuse/harassment from those users who are messers & fakes who may try to ascertain who someone is from their profile or their pics or just message randomly which can be annoying at the very least. Now that may not bother some members but it may others (me being one of them)

I may just be being paranoid about people noseying into my private life but it is my private life that i share with those i trust.

Hope that all makes sense "

That may be true for the more rural areas but in a large town or city, a one mile radius contains a hell of a lot of people.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Now the stalkers can find you.

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By *roggMan
over a year ago

haverfordwest

another good and useful addition for the site

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" What are your concerns?

Admin x

My concerns are the fact that location is given within 1 to 2 miles (or at least on the mobile "near me" option it does) and that is why i avoid using the GPS option on my phone.

Although i appreciate what you are trying to do by making life easier for site users, for me personally (& this is a personal opinion) i think the distances are too close.

Telling users someone is a mile or two away also opens up the system for abuse/harassment from those users who are messers & fakes who may try to ascertain who someone is from their profile or their pics or just message randomly which can be annoying at the very least. Now that may not bother some members but it may others (me being one of them)

I may just be being paranoid about people noseying into my private life but it is my private life that i share with those i trust.

Hope that all makes sense

That may be true for the more rural areas but in a large town or city, a one mile radius contains a hell of a lot of people. "

Very true when you're in London.

Excellent idea. Very happy with the new additions.

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By *ubybabyCouple
over a year ago

lincoln ish

can one opt out of this mileage thing in settings

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

What is the number in brackets below the miles ?

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By *igSuki81Man
over a year ago

Retirement Village


" What are your concerns?

Admin x

My concerns are the fact that location is given within 1 to 2 miles (or at least on the mobile "near me" option it does) and that is why i avoid using the GPS option on my phone.

Although i appreciate what you are trying to do by making life easier for site users, for me personally (& this is a personal opinion) i think the distances are too close.

Telling users someone is a mile or two away also opens up the system for abuse/harassment from those users who are messers & fakes who may try to ascertain who someone is from their profile or their pics or just message randomly which can be annoying at the very least. Now that may not bother some members but it may others (me being one of them)

I may just be being paranoid about people noseying into my private life but it is my private life that i share with those i trust.

Hope that all makes sense

That may be true for the more rural areas but in a large town or city, a one mile radius contains a hell of a lot of people.

Very true when you're in London.

Excellent idea. Very happy with the new additions. "

In any major city with lots of people yes i agree with you but if i may propose another side of the argument.

Some of the users don't live in big cities or rural areas but we do live in towns where we may have lived for a substantial period of time to know people and be recognisable in areas within a 5 mile radius. In such circumstances site members may not wish for location to be that accurate.

I've been lucky in life to have moved about the country enough to not be known too much even in my own home town now but i still wouldn't wish to be recognised by anyone or be known where i am to that level of accuracy.

5 miles and greater is probably a safe bet as that encompasses a large area geographically but within a mile or two is a bit too close but that is my personal preference and circumstance so may not apply to everyone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What is the number in brackets below the miles ?"

im wondering if its travelling time by car in minutes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What is the number in brackets below the miles ?"

Umm top number is as the crow flys, bottom number in brackets is the distance it would take you to actualy drive there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love it....!!!

Its only a guide... But useful to see at a glance if someone is an hour or five hours away...

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By *cottishrichMan
over a year ago

Here and there


" What are your concerns?

Admin x

My concerns are the fact that location is given within 1 to 2 miles (or at least on the mobile "near me" option it does) and that is why i avoid using the GPS option on my phone.

Although i appreciate what you are trying to do by making life easier for site users, for me personally (& this is a personal opinion) i think the distances are too close.

Telling users someone is a mile or two away also opens up the system for abuse/harassment from those users who are messers & fakes who may try to ascertain who someone is from their profile or their pics or just message randomly which can be annoying at the very least. Now that may not bother some members but it may others (me being one of them)

I may just be being paranoid about people noseying into my private life but it is my private life that i share with those i trust.

Hope that all makes sense

That may be true for the more rural areas but in a large town or city, a one mile radius contains a hell of a lot of people.

Very true when you're in London.

Excellent idea. Very happy with the new additions.

In any major city with lots of people yes i agree with you but if i may propose another side of the argument.

Some of the users don't live in big cities or rural areas but we do live in towns where we may have lived for a substantial period of time to know people and be recognisable in areas within a 5 mile radius. In such circumstances site members may not wish for location to be that accurate.

I've been lucky in life to have moved about the country enough to not be known too much even in my own home town now but i still wouldn't wish to be recognised by anyone or be known where i am to that level of accuracy.

5 miles and greater is probably a safe bet as that encompasses a large area geographically but within a mile or two is a bit too close but that is my personal preference and circumstance so may not apply to everyone

"

I understand your side of the argument. I myself used to have a very public job and as a result know a lot of people in my local area. At times I do wonder if I'll be recognised or not. Perhaps being able to choose how accuratly you wish to be located would be a good addition in the future. Going back to the city argument, it would be nice to go to less than a mile if you were on a night on the town and wanted to find people close by, then back it off to 5 or 10 miles when you get back home.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When you look it says for example 120+,I doubt thats an exact distance more an aproximation,because it also says its better if you use the whos near me function

when the whos near function was first available admin were aware that people wanted to maintain their privacy so they allowed you to switch it on or off,im sure they will have taken the same concerns into consideration before setting this function up

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By *j_mark OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Totteridge/Whetstone


" What are your concerns?

Admin x

My concerns are the fact that location is given within 1 to 2 miles (or at least on the mobile "near me" option it does) and that is why i avoid using the GPS option on my phone.

Although i appreciate what you are trying to do by making life easier for site users, for me personally (& this is a personal opinion) i think the distances are too close.

Telling users someone is a mile or two away also opens up the system for abuse/harassment from those users who are messers & fakes who may try to ascertain who someone is from their profile or their pics or just message randomly which can be annoying at the very least. Now that may not bother some members but it may others (me being one of them)

I may just be being paranoid about people noseying into my private life but it is my private life that i share with those i trust.

Hope that all makes sense "

The more accurate distance only shows if your mobile "who is near" is turned on; and those same distances show on the "who is near" page already. If concerned, turn off "who is near"

Admin x

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush


"What is the number in brackets below the miles ?

Umm top number is as the crow flys, bottom number in brackets is the distance it would take you to actualy drive there."

Thanks. The top one will be useful next time I get my helicopter out then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Perfect idea thank you admin

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

It's not entirely accurate but approximate. There was a profile I looked at that is at least 10 miles away from me - unless the place on the profile is inaccurate and the distance is based on postcodes and they live just down the road

But it does help

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

very good idea ive just noticed it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think its a great idea I like new things happening on this site love to have live chats ie like facebook.

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By *igSuki81Man
over a year ago

Retirement Village


" The more accurate distance only shows if your mobile "who is near" is turned on; and those same distances show on the "who is near" page already. If concerned, turn off "who is near"

Admin x"

How do i turn off who is near?

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By *j_mark OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Totteridge/Whetstone


" The more accurate distance only shows if your mobile "who is near" is turned on; and those same distances show on the "who is near" page already. If concerned, turn off "who is near"

Admin x

How do i turn off who is near?"

Goto the homepage of Fab on your mobile at the top left just under the main navigation bar it'll say "Who's near ON". Tap it and you can toggle on/off

Admin x

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

oops I posted a thread do remove it .. I didnt see this when i was looking..

great idea well done.

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By *rPhildareMan
over a year ago

Newton le willows

Experimental pleasure is your fantasy girls I'm game if u r ......I dare u to enjoy life is no rehearsal have fun now xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well thats rather random

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum


"Experimental pleasure is your fantasy girls I'm game if u r ......I dare u to enjoy life is no rehearsal have fun now xxx "

Sorry, I can now say for sure you're too far away.

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By *hole Lotta RosieWoman
over a year ago

Deviant City

love it Admin, great little feature, you have made some fantastic improvements and I will continue to support the site. Many thanks, much appreciated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love it !!!

Would be fun if the minimum was 1/4 of a mile, not within a mile but still very useful

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum


"Love it !!!

Would be fun if the minimum was 1/4 of a mile, not within a mile but still very useful"

If it goes down to 3 ft they're in your bedroom

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By *lack_BoltMan
over a year ago

oxford

BRILLIANT! I've been hoping for something like this for years! BEST IDEA SO FAR!

By the way some other swinging sites do something similar, although not to the same extent (giving drive time), and there hasn't been any noticeable problems.

This is the best implementation of this idea I've seen so far! Well done to all concerned.

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By *lack 69Man
over a year ago

stoke on trent

Well done what a great ideal, it does help a lot. Makes fun a lot easy.

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By *igSuki81Man
over a year ago

Retirement Village


" The more accurate distance only shows if your mobile "who is near" is turned on; and those same distances show on the "who is near" page already. If concerned, turn off "who is near"

Admin x

How do i turn off who is near?

Goto the homepage of Fab on your mobile at the top left just under the main navigation bar it'll say "Who's near ON". Tap it and you can toggle on/off

Admin x"

Done, Thanks

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By *atelotmanMan
over a year ago

Chatham

What a great idea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Love it !!!

Would be fun if the minimum was 1/4 of a mile, not within a mile but still very useful

If it goes down to 3 ft they're in your bedroom "

Lmao xxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If they're in my bedroom 3ft is too far away

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By *9MuppetMan
over a year ago

Bath ish area

[Removed by poster at 14/06/13 22:24:14]

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By *9MuppetMan
over a year ago

Bath ish area

As the site version seems to be based on the first part of your postcode it covers a pretty large area even for those in a rural location. But it is only accurate (as a guide) if the postcode is correct. I personally use the postcode next to my actual one as I live on the border between the 2. My actual postcode gives me very few updates whilst the next door one is far more accurate.

Still think the mobile version should be far more accurate down to yards. If you don't want people to know you are out and about - switch it off. Why have it on when you are home, especially with the site version.

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By *addy and shaunCouple
over a year ago

goole

Is good thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"...

Some of the users don't live in big cities or rural areas but we do live in towns where we may have lived for a substantial period of time to know people and be recognisable in areas within a 5 mile radius. In such circumstances site members may not wish for location to be that accurate.

I've been lucky in life to have moved about the country enough to not be known too much even in my own home town now but i still wouldn't wish to be recognised by anyone or be known where i am to that level of accuracy.

5 miles and greater is probably a safe bet as that encompasses a large area geographically but within a mile or two is a bit too close but that is my personal preference and circumstance so may not apply to everyone

"

Just use a postcode that is for a nearby town instead of your own town.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Another fantastic additional, thankyou guys

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By *icky55Man
over a year ago

Warm an cosy cave. Brist

Looks cool, but i'll wait and see how it works out.

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By *nfieldishCouple
over a year ago

Enfield

We likes it......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love it, as it should improve the Fab Community of Liverpool.

Great idea.

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By *eneral HysteriaMan
over a year ago

Newcastle

Aye. It's canny, like!

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By *onna-ladyboyTV/TS
over a year ago

Doncaster

Very useful, let me know the distance, so I could arrange a meet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"...

Some of the users don't live in big cities or rural areas but we do live in towns where we may have lived for a substantial period of time to know people and be recognisable in areas within a 5 mile radius. In such circumstances site members may not wish for location to be that accurate.

I've been lucky in life to have moved about the country enough to not be known too much even in my own home town now but i still wouldn't wish to be recognised by anyone or be known where i am to that level of accuracy.

5 miles and greater is probably a safe bet as that encompasses a large area geographically but within a mile or two is a bit too close but that is my personal preference and circumstance so may not apply to everyone

Just use a postcode that is for a nearby town instead of your own town. "

So are you suggesting people lie about thier

location on their profiles? This is against site rules.

This feature is a bad idea as it will give reporters tthe means to "out" fab members.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Like this new addition at least I can now see how far away people really are when there on their mobile

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By *b586Couple
over a year ago

pemberton twp

I just noticed this too. I like it. I'm always going back to google to see how far a potential meet may be before I send a message. Excellent! (K)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Excellent addition to an already fabulous site!

S&R xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Spot on (literally...well almost ). Beats having to refer to google maps each time I check out a meet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lol did not even notice it till i have just read this thread .. Excuse me for been thick

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By *orfolkcouple69Couple
over a year ago

Downham Market ish

Brilliant addition guys, we love it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"...

Some of the users don't live in big cities or rural areas but we do live in towns where we may have lived for a substantial period of time to know people and be recognisable in areas within a 5 mile radius. In such circumstances site members may not wish for location to be that accurate.

I've been lucky in life to have moved about the country enough to not be known too much even in my own home town now but i still wouldn't wish to be recognised by anyone or be known where i am to that level of accuracy.

5 miles and greater is probably a safe bet as that encompasses a large area geographically but within a mile or two is a bit too close but that is my personal preference and circumstance so may not apply to everyone

Just use a postcode that is for a nearby town instead of your own town.

So are you suggesting people lie about thier

location on their profiles? This is against site rules.

This feature is a bad idea as it will give reporters tthe means to "out" fab members."

I don't like it at all, I think you should be able to opt out. I don't want people to know where I am. I have had problems with local men in the past.

Seems like a feature that people would use for insta-shags. "I'm just in your area right now, fancy a shag?" Err no!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its ok but just looked at my profile and im within 5miles of myself ..Think i could of worked that one out lol

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By *j_mark OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Totteridge/Whetstone


"...

I don't like it at all, I think you should be able to opt out. I don't want people to know where I am. I have had problems with local men in the past.

Seems like a feature that people would use for insta-shags. "I'm just in your area right now, fancy a shag?" Err no!!"

It doesn't show any information that isn't already shown on the site.

Assuming your "who's near" is turned off, it gets the location from the postcode you entered which is already used to show distance on the search page. If you're concerned locals might spot you (which is unlikely because we use first half of postcode which covers quite a larger area) simply enter one next to where you live or for city center

Admin x

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By *ayandellenCouple
over a year ago

Corralejo, Fuerteventura.

Love it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"...

I don't like it at all, I think you should be able to opt out. I don't want people to know where I am. I have had problems with local men in the past.

Seems like a feature that people would use for insta-shags. "I'm just in your area right now, fancy a shag?" Err no!!

It doesn't show any information that isn't already shown on the site.

Assuming your "who's near" is turned off, it gets the location from the postcode you entered which is already used to show distance on the search page. If you're concerned locals might spot you (which is unlikely because we use first half of postcode which covers quite a larger area) simply enter one next to where you live or for city center

Admin x"

Thank you.

I do use a different postcode. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thanks Admin. Luving all the recent improvements you've made. Keep up the good work!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't quite understand how people think they can be stalked or outed as swingers its an aproximate distance guide given from information that you have put on your profile.....its not map to your house with a front door key attached for anyone that wants it

While understand that people want to protect their privacy I also think that some people need to think a little more rationally

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By *b430Man
over a year ago

Tayside


"...

So are you suggesting people lie about thier

location on their profiles? This is against site rules.

This feature is a bad idea as it will give reporters the means to "out" fab members."

So calling yourself Dumfries-bi and saying you are from Dumfries on your profile doesn't give the "reporters" the same info then?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dear admin,

Just wondered if there any plans to have GPS microchip trackers made available so we could have them inserted under our skin to get more accurate info .

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By *gents 3 and 4Couple
over a year ago

truro

It's great haven't had too explain for the whole day that Cornwall is not 35 min down the m25 or Bristol is not next door!!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think it's great just one little thing, what does NaN+ mean? Or am I just being thick

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By *utumnWoman
over a year ago

leeds

Love it Admin, great little feature, you have made some fantastic improvements and I will continue to support the site. Many thanks, much appreciated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry Admin, I do not like this at all.

I now have a 'fake' postcode, as my village is small and by using under 10 miles, you've painted a huge 'target' on me, and I've changed my postcode to hide on the edge of a city.

I guess for those in a city, that can hide in numbers it's great; however, for myself, I wish I could switch it off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"...

So calling yourself Dumfries-bi and saying you are from Dumfries on your profile doesn't give the "reporters" the same info then? "

Not quite....there are plenty of bisexual men in Dumfries, that username doesn't pin me down to a small geographical location though, unlike this 'new' feature which you can't opt out of.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"...

It doesn't show any information that isn't already shown on the site."

So why add a 'feature' which is already there?


"If you're concerned locals might spot you (which is unlikely because we use first half of postcode which covers quite a larger area) simply enter one next to where you live or for city center

Admin x"

Are you suggesting we break rule 5.3 on the terms page?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We love this new feature, it gives us a better idea of how far we or our meet might have to travel

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We love this new feature, it gives us a better idea of how far we or our meet might have to travel "

Assuming they haven't used a fake postcode I will now show on all the wrong local updates and will have emails from people, thinking I am close, when I'm not

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Surely the most sensible way to implement this feature is to include an opt out?

So those people who want it will use their correct postcode and then can be found be others and those that don't want it, don't have to break forum rules by using a fake, inaccurate and misleading postcode.

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By *j_mark OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Totteridge/Whetstone


"Sorry Admin, I do not like this at all.

I now have a 'fake' postcode, as my village is small and by using under 10 miles, you've painted a huge 'target' on me, and I've changed my postcode to hide on the edge of a city.

I guess for those in a city, that can hide in numbers it's great; however, for myself, I wish I could switch it off "

You have already been showing on any local searches with the exact same information though, we're not presenting any information that isn't already shown on the site in this change.

Assuming your privacy hasn't been compromised since you first entered your postcode there's no reason to think it will be now?

Admin x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I love the fact its got as the crow flies distance as well as driving distance on. Now when someone tells me it will 'only take me an hour' to get to theirs I can give them accurate timings. "

Oh yeah didn't notice that to start with.

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By *j_mark OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Totteridge/Whetstone


"...

So calling yourself Dumfries-bi and saying you are from Dumfries on your profile doesn't give the "reporters" the same info then?

Not quite....there are plenty of bisexual men in Dumfries, that username doesn't pin me down to a small geographical location though, unlike this 'new' feature which you can't opt out of. "

Perhaps you've not checked out the "advanced search page" but the exact same information we show on your profile is available to anyone local who has done an advanced search (and has been for the last couple of years).

If anyone local is planning to track you down and expose you, they'd probably use that page so already have this info. Most of the people seeing it on profile page who haven't seen it through a search already are probably from miles away who, for example, see your forum posts.

We're not sure it makes sense to provide an opt out of something that is already available just as easily to locals elsewhere on the site? (but we're definitely listening to all feedback on this!)

Admin x

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By *igSuki81Man
over a year ago

Retirement Village


"Sorry Admin, I do not like this at all.

I now have a 'fake' postcode, as my village is small and by using under 10 miles, you've painted a huge 'target' on me, and I've changed my postcode to hide on the edge of a city.

I guess for those in a city, that can hide in numbers it's great; however, for myself, I wish I could switch it off "

This kind of situ was what I was trying to explain yesterday. Having lived in a small village in Cambs it is relatively easy to be spotted, especially if you stand out from the norm or have anything distinctive in your profile / pics.

Guess postcode change is the way forward

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Sorry Admin, I do not like this at all.

I now have a 'fake' postcode, as my village is small and by using under 10 miles, you've painted a huge 'target' on me, and I've changed my postcode to hide on the edge of a city.

I guess for those in a city, that can hide in numbers it's great; however, for myself, I wish I could switch it off

You have already been showing on any local searches with the exact same information though, we're not presenting any information that isn't already shown on the site in this change.

Assuming your privacy hasn't been compromised since you first entered your postcode there's no reason to think it will be now?

Admin x"

I found out only a few days ago that the search facility located you very close, and had changed my postcode, as admin probably know. If you had said when I signed up that my area would be highlighted on my profile, (which you have now done) then I would have never put my real postcode in.

My profile said east/west mids border, and 'in the night garden', because I decided to put that. I didn't decide to tell people on my profile I was within 10 miles of them.

I guess it depends on whether admin care about their 'local updates' being accurate or people being honest about where they live. I don't personally look at the home page and didn't even know 'local updates' was there. Now I do.

Maybe when you sign up you should make it very clear that by entering your postcode, you will be listed within miles to that area, on your own profile page. I'm sure that will encourage single women to be honest.

I don't eat where I **** to protect myself and my kids who attend the local schools. And yes I know hiding my profile, will solve the problem, so I'll head over to do that now.

I cant wait for the threads about 'the profile says x miles but on chatting it turned out s/he/they are not'.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hiding the profile, solves this problem. It removes the distance thing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think its bloody fantastic!! No more having to log onto RAC Route planner or Google Maps to find out how far someone is from me. A definite plus

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By *oots_LoverMan
over a year ago

Staines

Fantastic addition.....

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By *obbobeanMan
over a year ago

dagenham

Very good idea and very helpfull. Well done Admin

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What does the NaN+ miles away mean?

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By *lue BelleWoman
over a year ago

Caernarfon. North Wales

[Removed by poster at 15/06/13 18:15:01]

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By *DandPokeCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

Awesome! Love it.. Thanx admin xx

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By *j_mark OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Totteridge/Whetstone


"What does the NaN+ miles away mean? "

This is a bug appears under certain circumstances that we're looking into fixing

Admin x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We think its brilliant knowin ther and then how far the place is and the time it takes to travel its fab !! Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Another one here who lives in a very rural area, and hates this feature

Already have to keep the local to me thingy turned off, because I was actually able to tell one fella what road he lived in. If I can do that then they too can do the same

An opt out would be great but already I see a lot of false areas being used

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By *j_mark OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Totteridge/Whetstone


"Another one here who lives in a very rural area, and hates this feature

Already have to keep the local to me thingy turned off, because I was actually able to tell one fella what road he lived in. If I can do that then they too can do the same

An opt out would be great but already I see a lot of false areas being used"

We're not sure it makes sense to have an opt out since the information we show on a profile page is exactly the same information that shows on a local search using the advanced search page (and has for the past two years). If someone is local they will probably find you with that page so can see your distance already. As per that search page we only every display approximate distances.

Admin x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No worries, just changed postcode to include a town

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By *j_mark OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Totteridge/Whetstone


"No worries, just changed postcode to include a town"

Admin x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If I stop site supporting will this clear off my profile?

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By *j_mark OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Totteridge/Whetstone


"If I stop site supporting will this clear off my profile?"

No. Don't forget distance is also showed on local searches. What is your concern? Understanding helps us to look for ways to help

Admin x

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By *mall_worldMan
over a year ago

North West UK

Is this something that can also be used for meet searches? It would be so much easier to put in a town and search for meets nearby. And then that show in miles would be ideal.

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By *ts artMan
over a year ago

Londonderry


"No worries, just changed postcode to include a town"

Clever girl

you got a thumb up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a great addition

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By *owie2012Man
over a year ago

winterton

Please can we divide the country in to smaller pices eg Yorkshire

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't really understand all the concerns about this new addition as there is no new information it just displayed more readily. This information could of been obtained before by using the advanced feature on the site .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No worries, just changed postcode to include a town

Clever girl

you got a thumb up"

Not just a horny bitch me lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

love it

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By *ts artMan
over a year ago

Londonderry


"No worries, just changed postcode to include a town

Clever girl

you got a thumb up

Not just a horny bitch me lol"

Really OOOh do tell

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By *DandPokeCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

Sometimes on the distance thingy it's says NaN. Anyone knows what that means please? Xx

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

Ive no idea how it works out how far I am from people when where I live is made up as Nawty Island in Fabville lol

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By *j_mark OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Totteridge/Whetstone


"Sometimes on the distance thingy it's says NaN. Anyone knows what that means please? Xx"

Bug in process of being fixed

Admin x

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By *j_mark OP   Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Totteridge/Whetstone


"Ive no idea how it works out how far I am from people when where I live is made up as Nawty Island in Fabville lol "

But in all seriousness... Uses first half of postcode.

http://www.fabswingers.com/my/edit_details

Admin x

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By *DandPokeCouple
over a year ago

Norwich


"Sometimes on the distance thingy it's says NaN. Anyone knows what that means please? Xx

Bug in process of being fixed

Admin x"

Ok thanx

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!


"Ive no idea how it works out how far I am from people when where I live is made up as Nawty Island in Fabville lol

But in all seriousness... Uses first half of postcode.

http://www.fabswingers.com/my/edit_details

Admin x"
Ah ok I did wonder how it managed to work it out lol thanks admin xxx

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By *tormchaserMan
over a year ago

Bury

Wouldn't it be great if I could tell which of my neighbours were swingers - it'd save loads in petrol and I'd know exactly who to invite round for a party. Mmmmmmmm.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Brilliant idea

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By *ouble_The_DelightCouple
over a year ago

Wakefield

Great addition

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Really good but understand people's reservations butliving out in the sticks it's a great addition

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By *he MuncherMan
over a year ago

Dundee

Me i think it's great, But like most good things it could be open to abuse by some.

However given that most people (as already pointed out) give away where they are from anyway in their username and town listing i don't think it gives away any more real info.

Unless of course those against it are saying they won't accom or meet anyone in a certain radius of their home location?

Perhaps an opt in/out button could be provided that way it would be by choice as i already said i don't have a problem with it i actually want to meet and could see it as a benefit or help.

The Muncher

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have sent the trxt to renew my gold mdmbership and have not received my code can you sort this please

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any update on the privacy settings for this yet? Also will they apply to the search facility?

It's all well and good women using a fake postcode but it just means the distance showing is inaccurate and the wrong local updates show

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