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By *ekoBear OP   Man
12 weeks ago

sligo

Does anyone else feel like this site is dieing a slow death.... like it feels so boring lately excitement seems to be sucked our of everyone on here at the moment

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By *andomCaptainMan
12 weeks ago

Tipp &

I blame Covid

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By *affa31Woman
12 weeks ago

Galway

Are you judging it by the forums? By your own experiences?

There’s more events than ever happening all over the country so no, I don’t agree.

The forum has been a bit of a cesspit lately but that’s a reflection of the state of the world at the moment.

If the enjoyment is gone for you, consider taking a break.

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By *ungry CatCouple
12 weeks ago

Belfast

What were you expecting OP?

Please answer this as it would provide some insight into why you find it so boring 😊

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By *ittycouple4funCouple
12 weeks ago

stillorgan


"Does anyone else feel like this site is dieing a slow death.... like it feels so boring lately excitement seems to be sucked our of everyone on here at the moment "

We are finding it lots of fun, plenty of genuine, diverse and interesting people out there with lots of socials happening regularly. Forums can be a bit hit & miss, some very interesting & funny people keep it bright however there is a lot of group-think commandos here patrolling the posts for anyone daring to say something different.

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By *erryDelightsCouple
12 weeks ago

Derry

"group-think commandos" 😆

Only funny because it's so true.

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By *adger BrocMan
12 weeks ago

Co. Cork

Between White Knights, Keyboard Warriors and Groupthink Commandos, the site is beginning to resemble Armageddon on steroids.

Sadly us older fabbers who are past the age for active service are to be consigned to sitting in solitude sipping our solo coffees while the young guns congregate to plot their collective conquest of Fab as we knew it.

"Old fabbers never die, they simply swing elsewhere".

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
12 weeks ago

East / North, Cork

Judging by the number of active members (that you can see on the first page) fab is growing in usage

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By *ealitybitesMan
12 weeks ago

Belfast

Too boring

Not tall enough

My dick isn't big enough

I don't have a gym bod

I'm too young

I'm too old

Women are rude

Men are ignorant

Place is full of time wasters

Why can't I get an invite?

Why doesn't the site hold my hand?

Just a short summary of a few of the excuses on the forums every single day.

Meanwhile with one click you can jump to the long list of new members every day and the neverending lists of new pics and videos and dozens of social events.

Slowly shutting down?

Doesn't look that way.

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By *ittycouple4funCouple
12 weeks ago

stillorgan


""group-think commandos" 😆

Only funny because it's so true. "

It's kinda funny that they do there 'speech policing duties' on Fab of all places. It's not the Irish Times, not everyone thinks in unison. Hilarious

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By *ittycouple4funCouple
12 weeks ago

stillorgan


"Too boring

Not tall enough

My dick isn't big enough

I don't have a gym bod

I'm too young

I'm too old

Women are rude

Men are ignorant

Place is full of time wasters

Why can't I get an invite?

Why doesn't the site hold my hand?

Just a short summary of a few of the excuses on the forums every single day.

Meanwhile with one click you can jump to the long list of new members every day and the neverending lists of new pics and videos and dozens of social events.

Slowly shutting down?

Doesn't look that way. "

Definitely not, Irish Fab is alive and kicking, socials most weeks, folk from all over the country and from all corners of the world here too.

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By *og-ManMan
12 weeks ago

somewhere


""group-think commandos" 😆

Only funny because it's so true.

It's kinda funny that they do there 'speech policing duties' on Fab of all places. It's not the Irish Times, not everyone thinks in unison. Hilarious "

Genuine question

Do you think that everyone that disagrees with you is part of some group think network.

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By *og-ManMan
12 weeks ago

somewhere

Op

What part of fab is closing down..you've posted twice on the forums so if it's the forums post more often

I don't know how you get on with meets

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By *eralt80Man
12 weeks ago

cork

You need to come on over to the new site OP, that’s where all the riding is going on

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By *hePixieAndTheBearCouple
12 weeks ago

Galway

Only been around here for 6 months, but if this is what death looks like, then I can safely say I'll die with a smile on my face.

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By *razyNippleLoverMan
12 weeks ago

Back End of Beyond

You get what you put into it,

I have noted tones of negativity in the forums that I'm not fond of so OP you could be forgiven if the forum activity was the focus of your comments,

I would feel combined with all the other elements prevously mentioned, the meets, the socials, the people, the photos / vids and cams , this place is thriving and there is serious fun to be had .

Prime example, a thread two weeks ago ( ask in private etc ) about 30 contributers , all "in" but no questions asked LOL, it fell flat.

Point being , sitting around waiting for other people to put in the effort or make the fun doesn't work.

Persons who engage in a positive manner certainly get the most out of this place.

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By *reative ideasMan
12 weeks ago

Next door


"You get what you put into it,

I have noted tones of negativity in the forums that I'm not fond of so OP you could be forgiven if the forum activity was the focus of your comments,

I would feel combined with all the other elements prevously mentioned, the meets, the socials, the people, the photos / vids and cams , this place is thriving and there is serious fun to be had .

Prime example, a thread two weeks ago ( ask in private etc ) about 30 contributers , all "in" but no questions asked LOL, it fell flat.

Point being , sitting around waiting for other people to put in the effort or make the fun doesn't work.

Persons who engage in a positive manner certainly get the most out of this place.

"

Exactly this!

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By *ittycouple4funCouple
12 weeks ago

stillorgan


"You need to come on over to the new site OP, that’s where all the riding is going on"

Yep, it's amazing, so hard to keep up

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By *ittycouple4funCouple
12 weeks ago

stillorgan


""group-think commandos" 😆

Only funny because it's so true.

It's kinda funny that they do there 'speech policing duties' on Fab of all places. It's not the Irish Times, not everyone thinks in unison. Hilarious

Genuine question

Do you think that everyone that disagrees with you is part of some group think network.

"

Of course not, most people on Irish fab have very diverse opinions and are capable of having a back and forth discussion. But you knew that already.

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By *og-ManMan
12 weeks ago

somewhere


""group-think commandos" 😆

Only funny because it's so true.

It's kinda funny that they do there 'speech policing duties' on Fab of all places. It's not the Irish Times, not everyone thinks in unison. Hilarious

Genuine question

Do you think that everyone that disagrees with you is part of some group think network.

Of course not, most people on Irish fab have very diverse opinions and are capable of having a back and forth discussion. But you knew that already.

"

Yeah just wondering ....

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By *iresmillyWoman
12 weeks ago

Stillorgan


"You need to come on over to the new site OP, that’s where all the riding is going on

Yep, it's amazing, so hard to keep up"

What site, let us all know!

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By *ifestooshort9999Couple
12 weeks ago

Dublin

Well in fairness, we're on here about 7 yrs and used to have no problem finding couples or single ladies for drinks, and over the last month we had messages on the forum, our status, and our page for some social drinks in two different counties and no one is interested.

Socials and parties or private groups seem to be the way now, because we have put in the effort, and although we may not be everyone's cup of tea for whatever people's preferences are, no one appears to be interested meeting through fab itself anymore that's just our experience anyway, and it's been that way for awhile now.

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By (user no longer on site)
12 weeks ago

Is this a public service announcement or click bate?

OP nothing is closing down. Everything is opening up. 🌈💗

It's never boring, there's always something to go to or something to invest a bit of time in. If you feel jaded, take a break and invest your time in your other interests. 🙂

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By *electableicecreamMan
12 weeks ago

The West

For those who haven't been keeping up

Groupthink commandos = Libtard snowflakes

Or

Anyone who doesn't agree with right wing populist talking points.

White nights and Keyboard warriors = Men who gallop in to the defense of women who almost certainly didn't ask for it.

(Sometimes their due diligence is questionable.)

Or

Anyone who calls out the bullshit

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By *antra MassageMan
12 weeks ago

Galway

The swinging community is evolving, and i think this site is not keeping up with the trend. Id say that's more a matter of business strategy, than neglect. It's making money for the owners, so why change.

Ive noticed changes in my "busyness" here. The number of new messages to my inbox has reduced in the past two years, I've no idea why. I'm glad I went to a few socials over the years, as ive made many Fab friends and these have become regular coffee meets in the last year. I'm happy with that.

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
12 weeks ago

Newry


"You get what you put into it,

I have noted tones of negativity in the forums that I'm not fond of so OP you could be forgiven if the forum activity was the focus of your comments,

I would feel combined with all the other elements prevously mentioned, the meets, the socials, the people, the photos / vids and cams , this place is thriving and there is serious fun to be had .

Prime example, a thread two weeks ago ( ask in private etc ) about 30 contributers , all "in" but no questions asked LOL, it fell flat.

Point being , sitting around waiting for other people to put in the effort or make the fun doesn't work.

Persons who engage in a positive manner certainly get the most out of this place.

"

⬆️ This guy gets it 💯 And he's not speaking hypothetically either. Full of positivity, threw himself into the forums and socials, enjoying himself and reaping the benefits.

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By * tale of 2 citiesCouple
12 weeks ago

Belfast


"You get what you put into it,

I have noted tones of negativity in the forums that I'm not fond of so OP you could be forgiven if the forum activity was the focus of your comments,

I would feel combined with all the other elements prevously mentioned, the meets, the socials, the people, the photos / vids and cams , this place is thriving and there is serious fun to be had .

Prime example, a thread two weeks ago ( ask in private etc ) about 30 contributers , all "in" but no questions asked LOL, it fell flat.

Point being , sitting around waiting for other people to put in the effort or make the fun doesn't work.

Persons who engage in a positive manner certainly get the most out of this place.

⬆️ This guy gets it 💯 And he's not speaking hypothetically either. Full of positivity, threw himself into the forums and socials, enjoying himself and reaping the benefits. "

I think its the magic hat myself

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
12 weeks ago

Newry


"You get what you put into it,

I have noted tones of negativity in the forums that I'm not fond of so OP you could be forgiven if the forum activity was the focus of your comments,

I would feel combined with all the other elements prevously mentioned, the meets, the socials, the people, the photos / vids and cams , this place is thriving and there is serious fun to be had .

Prime example, a thread two weeks ago ( ask in private etc ) about 30 contributers , all "in" but no questions asked LOL, it fell flat.

Point being , sitting around waiting for other people to put in the effort or make the fun doesn't work.

Persons who engage in a positive manner certainly get the most out of this place.

⬆️ This guy gets it 💯 And he's not speaking hypothetically either. Full of positivity, threw himself into the forums and socials, enjoying himself and reaping the benefits.

I think its the magic hat myself "

A bit like the sorting hat in Harry Potter

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By *ofusplusCouple
12 weeks ago

Limerick


"over the last month we had messages on the forum, our status, and our page for some social drinks in two different counties and no one is interested.

Socials and parties or private groups seem to be the way now, because we have put in the effort, and although we may not be everyone's cup of tea for whatever people's preferences are, no one appears to be interested meeting through fab itself anymore that's just our experience anyway, and it's been that way for awhile now.

"

Hey guys, we've been the same, have posted a few times saying that we're in such and such a place if any couples were interested in a social drink. Nobody (apart from single guys) has ever responded. On saying that, we've only ever replied once to this type of status, as they were friends and we knew where we stood.

We generally don't reply, simply because they haven't invited us directly and we don't want our offer to be rejected, which could easily happen.

So we always ask people directly now for a social, as we are more likely to get a positive response. Its all about feeling wanted as opposed to chancing our arm replying to a general status when maybe they were hoping for someone else. Mrs xx

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By *ajRallying555Man
12 weeks ago

Galway .Limerick


"over the last month we had messages on the forum, our status, and our page for some social drinks in two different counties and no one is interested.

Socials and parties or private groups seem to be the way now, because we have put in the effort, and although we may not be everyone's cup of tea for whatever people's preferences are, no one appears to be interested meeting through fab itself anymore that's just our experience anyway, and it's been that way for awhile now.

Hey guys, we've been the same, have posted a few times saying that we're in such and such a place if any couples were interested in a social drink. Nobody (apart from single guys) has ever responded. On saying that, we've only ever replied once to this type of status, as they were friends and we knew where we stood.

We generally don't reply, simply because they haven't invited us directly and we don't want our offer to be rejected, which could easily happen.

So we always ask people directly now for a social, as we are more likely to get a positive response. Its all about feeling wanted as opposed to chancing our arm replying to a general status when maybe they were hoping for someone else. Mrs xx"

Hi. I couldn't see anyone rejecting U both.

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By *ou_knocked22Man
12 weeks ago

Galway/Limerick


"over the last month we had messages on the forum, our status, and our page for some social drinks in two different counties and no one is interested.

Socials and parties or private groups seem to be the way now, because we have put in the effort, and although we may not be everyone's cup of tea for whatever people's preferences are, no one appears to be interested meeting through fab itself anymore that's just our experience anyway, and it's been that way for awhile now.

Hey guys, we've been the same, have posted a few times saying that we're in such and such a place if any couples were interested in a social drink. Nobody (apart from single guys) has ever responded. On saying that, we've only ever replied once to this type of status, as they were friends and we knew where we stood.

We generally don't reply, simply because they haven't invited us directly and we don't want our offer to be rejected, which could easily happen.

So we always ask people directly now for a social, as we are more likely to get a positive response. Its all about feeling wanted as opposed to chancing our arm replying to a general status when maybe they were hoping for someone else. Mrs xx"

Perfect and honest, great to read!

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
12 weeks ago

East / North, Cork

I suspect the availability of group socials means that it's more time efficient to spend an evening at one of those than a 1on1 or 2on2 social.

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By *ursecretmischiefCouple
12 weeks ago

The West

I'd have to disagree OP. Thriving site is thriving. Many people prefer to attend socials, meet people getvto know a larger group and its easier to meet up or get invited to parties that way. These people intend on being here long term, so they're not in a rush.

One thing I have noticed a lot lately, and it's a societal thing too. That's people looking for instant gratification.

They send out a few last minute messages or put up some status. Then, when they get no traction, everyone is a timewaster or the site is finished.

(Others are aul farts like Badger regaling us with their nostalgia of a better time!!😂😂...just kidding!!)

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By *iscuits8Man
12 weeks ago

Meath / Dublin / Birmingham

Nah. But I do personally feel it goes in waves. I go on a run of enjoying the forums, arranging the odd good social/meet that works out. Then it all goes into a dip, bad luck with meets etc and I don't enjoy it at all. Sometimes I'll take a break from it. I do feel overall it's been shite for a variety of reason for several months now - and bar the forums the odd time, I'm not enjoying the place - but hopefully it'll pick up again.

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By *og-ManMan
12 weeks ago

somewhere

There's also some fantastic chat groups from the socials and just for chatting in general

No hassle ....just fun and craic

Very enjoyable

So less posting on the forums

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By *razyNippleLoverMan
12 weeks ago

Back End of Beyond

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By *razyNippleLoverMan
12 weeks ago

Back End of Beyond

""One thing I have noticed a lot lately, and it's a societal thing too. That's people looking for instant gratification.""

100s of ladies in your area looking for an NSA sex , join now !!!

What they don't advertise is that you might have to have to hold decent conversation first, wait till they have a few week night, and the 1000 fellas in the queue before you !!!

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By *ifestooshort9999Couple
12 weeks ago

Dublin


"over the last month we had messages on the forum, our status, and our page for some social drinks in two different counties and no one is interested.

Socials and parties or private groups seem to be the way now, because we have put in the effort, and although we may not be everyone's cup of tea for whatever people's preferences are, no one appears to be interested meeting through fab itself anymore that's just our experience anyway, and it's been that way for awhile now.

Hey guys, we've been the same, have posted a few times saying that we're in such and such a place if any couples were interested in a social drink. Nobody (apart from single guys) has ever responded. On saying that, we've only ever replied once to this type of status, as they were friends and we knew where we stood.

We generally don't reply, simply because they haven't invited us directly and we don't want our offer to be rejected, which could easily happen.

So we always ask people directly now for a social, as we are more likely to get a positive response. Its all about feeling wanted as opposed to chancing our arm replying to a general status when maybe they were hoping for someone else. Mrs xx"

Hey guys, hope you're both keeping well!

We do contact people directly on here too, but usually there is no reply or they don't even read the message!

Most people we have met in the past was through the site, now we find it is just not the same and we still put in the same effort. Maybe we just don't appeal to people's taste which is understandable, but we just don't think the site is as good as it used to be. Seems to be a lot more time wasters and fake profiles than before too which makes it kind of exhausting.

More socials and parties it is for us so 🤣

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By *ofusplusCouple
12 weeks ago

Limerick


"over the last month we had messages on the forum, our status, and our page for some social drinks in two different counties and no one is interested.

Socials and parties or private groups seem to be the way now, because we have put in the effort, and although we may not be everyone's cup of tea for whatever people's preferences are, no one appears to be interested meeting through fab itself anymore that's just our experience anyway, and it's been that way for awhile now.

Hey guys, we've been the same, have posted a few times saying that we're in such and such a place if any couples were interested in a social drink. Nobody (apart from single guys) has ever responded. On saying that, we've only ever replied once to this type of status, as they were friends and we knew where we stood.

We generally don't reply, simply because they haven't invited us directly and we don't want our offer to be rejected, which could easily happen.

So we always ask people directly now for a social, as we are more likely to get a positive response. Its all about feeling wanted as opposed to chancing our arm replying to a general status when maybe they were hoping for someone else. Mrs xx

Hey guys, hope you're both keeping well!

We do contact people directly on here too, but usually there is no reply or they don't even read the message!

Most people we have met in the past was through the site, now we find it is just not the same and we still put in the same effort. Maybe we just don't appeal to people's taste which is understandable, but we just don't think the site is as good as it used to be. Seems to be a lot more time wasters and fake profiles than before too which makes it kind of exhausting.

More socials and parties it is for us so 🤣"

Yes, the social scene is much bigger nowadays and people seem to prefer those to the 1-to-1's as previously mentioned.

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By *oDownmale777Man
12 weeks ago

Crossgar


"Does anyone else feel like this site is dieing a slow death.... like it feels so boring lately excitement seems to be sucked our of everyone on here at the moment

We are finding it lots of fun, plenty of genuine, diverse and interesting people out there with lots of socials happening regularly. Forums can be a bit hit & miss, some very interesting & funny people keep it bright however there is a lot of group-think commandos here patrolling the posts for anyone daring to say something different.

"

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By *oDownmale777Man
12 weeks ago

Crossgar

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By *ofusplusCouple
12 weeks ago

Limerick


"over the last month we had messages on the forum, our status, and our page for some social drinks in two different counties and no one is interested.

Socials and parties or private groups seem to be the way now, because we have put in the effort, and although we may not be everyone's cup of tea for whatever people's preferences are, no one appears to be interested meeting through fab itself anymore that's just our experience anyway, and it's been that way for awhile now.

Hey guys, we've been the same, have posted a few times saying that we're in such and such a place if any couples were interested in a social drink. Nobody (apart from single guys) has ever responded. On saying that, we've only ever replied once to this type of status, as they were friends and we knew where we stood.

We generally don't reply, simply because they haven't invited us directly and we don't want our offer to be rejected, which could easily happen.

So we always ask people directly now for a social, as we are more likely to get a positive response. Its all about feeling wanted as opposed to chancing our arm replying to a general status when maybe they were hoping for someone else. Mrs xx

Hi. I couldn't see anyone rejecting U both. "

Thanks Paj

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By *hilaboutMan
12 weeks ago

kilkenny

Sure look hey it is what it is

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By *adger BrocMan
11 weeks ago

Co. Cork


"I'd have to disagree OP. Thriving site is thriving. Many people prefer to attend socials, meet people getvto know a larger group and its easier to meet up or get invited to parties that way. These people intend on being here long term, so they're not in a rush.

One thing I have noticed a lot lately, and it's a societal thing too. That's people looking for instant gratification.

They send out a few last minute messages or put up some status. Then, when they get no traction, everyone is a timewaster or the site is finished.

(Others are aul farts like Badger regaling us with their nostalgia of a better time!!😂😂...just kidding!!)"

.....

The OP is actually spot on imho and the standard of thread topic on the forums has nose dived over the past few months. Equally the level of effort required to arrange meets has increased enormously while the quantity and quality of such meets has deteriorated significantly.

In terms of the forums most people are too scared to put their heads above the Fab parapets knowing well that if the venture on here with an opinion which might be a little bit radical or controversial they will either be smothered by a status quo dump fest from the usual suspects or drowned out completely by the extremely loud click(sic) sound.

In terms of socials it appears to be a constant rehash of the same old tired formats with little or no innovation being evident.

While being an older site member in terms of age, which at least in my case I am proud to show correctly, I am still relative newbie on the site so I couldn't be less capable of regaling nostalgia as I don't have sufficient fab experience to be able to share things from anytime other than the relatively recent past.

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
11 weeks ago

Newry

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
11 weeks ago

Newry


"

The OP is actually spot on imho and the standard of thread topic on the forums has nose dived over the past few months.

***

Build it and they will come. Maybe. The forums are pretty much the same as they ever were. And that's not just this particular sub-forum. My answer is always the same on this one: Don't like the current threads? Start some yourself.

***

Equally the level of effort required to arrange meets has increased enormously while the quantity and quality of such meets has deteriorated significantly.

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I'm assuming you mean for yourself? Because it's impossible for you to speak on behalf of everyone. How has the level of effort required increased (for you)? In what way has the quality of your meets significantly deteriorated?

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In terms of the forums most people are too scared to put their heads above the Fab parapets knowing well that if the venture on here with an opinion which might be a little bit radical or controversial they will either be smothered by a status quo dump fest from the usual suspects or drowned out completely by the extremely loud click(sic) sound.

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Why is multiple people disagreeing on a particular subject bad? If someone states a controversial or radical opinion and subsequently lots of people agree with said opinion, is it that then bad too?

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In terms of socials it appears to be a constant rehash of the same old tired formats with little or no innovation being evident.

****

How many different ones have you been to in order to qualify this statement? What innovative ideas do you suggest? There are armchair critics everywhere.

****

While being an older site member in terms of age, which at least in my case I am proud to show correctly, I am still relative newbie on the site so I couldn't be less capable of regaling nostalgia as I don't have sufficient fab experience to be able to share things from anytime other than the relatively recent past.

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By *antric TouchesMan
11 weeks ago

in the sticks

Its like anything in life...Six simple words:

IT'S WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT.

🙏 Namaste 🙏

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By *he Whole PortionCouple
11 weeks ago

in & around


"Does anyone else feel like this site is dieing a slow death.... like it feels so boring lately excitement seems to be sucked our of everyone on here at the moment "

We use a site in France, that upgraded and relaunched itself under a new name,

There is a feed/wall to post pics and videos

An events page, where members can mark themselves as in attendance.

A Travel calendar too

I don't think Fab is dying but it is in need of some upgrades

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By *og-ManMan
11 weeks ago

somewhere

I was 60 last month so I'm dying a slow death.

Make of fab what you will

Enjoy it and hope others enjoy you at the same time

Live life

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By *lutterFlyWoman
11 weeks ago

Not Belfast but NI


"I was 60 last month so I'm dying a slow death.

Make of fab what you will

Enjoy it and hope others enjoy you at the same time

Well said

Live life

"

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By *electableicecreamMan
11 weeks ago

The West

I'm not sure I've felt any decline in my two years here for the particular way I interact with Fab and the community at large. I'm not big on messaging to find meets and use dating apps most of the time for finding partners.

I do go events to meet new potential partners and that's an incredible thing that can't be found on an app and is a pure act of community by Fab members.

There's more and more events and such a wide range to choose from too. I think it's amazing.

There's even passionate people who keep track of all that for us so we can see what's going on!

I'm really grateful for that and I really enjoy having a network of open minded sex positive friends and acquaintances that I have the freedom to experiment and grow in.

It's had a genuinely positive effect on my life and how I approach relationships.

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By *tevie-wonderboyMan
11 weeks ago

Limerick

Being honest there are loads of newbies here to make it exciting issue is everyone is after the looks and that's it no one interested in a good chat or social before fun is had so no connection is made this is vital for swinging to work you kinda need to have a friendship going for fun to be really good a once off looker is no fun

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By *ursecretmischiefCouple
11 weeks ago

The West


"

The OP is actually spot on imho and the standard of thread topic on the forums has nose dived over the past few months.

***

Build it and they will come. Maybe. The forums are pretty much the same as they ever were. And that's not just this particular sub-forum. My answer is always the same on this one: Don't like the current threads? Start some yourself.

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Equally the level of effort required to arrange meets has increased enormously while the quantity and quality of such meets has deteriorated significantly.

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I'm assuming you mean for yourself? Because it's impossible for you to speak on behalf of everyone. How has the level of effort required increased (for you)? In what way has the quality of your meets significantly deteriorated?

****

In terms of the forums most people are too scared to put their heads above the Fab parapets knowing well that if the venture on here with an opinion which might be a little bit radical or controversial they will either be smothered by a status quo dump fest from the usual suspects or drowned out completely by the extremely loud click(sic) sound.

****

Why is multiple people disagreeing on a particular subject bad? If someone states a controversial or radical opinion and subsequently lots of people agree with said opinion, is it that then bad too?

****

In terms of socials it appears to be a constant rehash of the same old tired formats with little or no innovation being evident.

****

How many different ones have you been to in order to qualify this statement? What innovative ideas do you suggest? There are armchair critics everywhere.

****

While being an older site member in terms of age, which at least in my case I am proud to show correctly, I am still relative newbie on the site so I couldn't be less capable of regaling nostalgia as I don't have sufficient fab experience to be able to share things from anytime other than the relatively recent past.

"

Good questions that probbaly won't be answered! Too many with a "poor me" mindset that choose to make unqualified statements.

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By *electableicecreamMan
11 weeks ago

The West


"

Equally the level of effort required to arrange meets has increased enormously while the quantity and quality of such meets has deteriorated significantly.

"

So it's getting harder for you to get meets and the quality of your meets is going down. I hope the people you've been meeting aren't reading this.

That's a bit rough.


"

While being an older site member in terms of age, which at least in my case I am proud to show correctly,

"

Don't we all show our correct age?

Hands up who has had to change their age since they joined?

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By *nd attemptMan
11 weeks ago

dublin

If you ever go to social events there are lots of cliques and groups. I think they'd be better off having a house party instead of going to events

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By *ursecretmischiefCouple
11 weeks ago

The West


"If you ever go to social events there are lots of cliques and groups. I think they'd be better off having a house party instead of going to events "

Many people who've met before at other events will naturally congregate together.

What we've noticed at socials we've been to is that everybody is usually nice. Some are attracted to you and some are not. Some will want to chat to you and others won't.

Some people take the rejection way too personal!

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By *og-ManMan
11 weeks ago

somewhere


"If you ever go to social events there are lots of cliques and groups. I think they'd be better off having a house party instead of going to events "

I don't understand your reasoning when you've been to a social and got 4 veris out of it

Surely that proves they can work

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By *nd attemptMan
11 weeks ago

dublin

Nit sure on the rejection part it's the only way I get verifications

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By *rystalsswingCouple
11 weeks ago

Galway / Midlands


"Nit sure on the rejection part it's the only way I get verifications "

I'd change your profile pic, be a man of mystery. Take some good pics. Good luck 🍀

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By *nd attemptMan
11 weeks ago

dublin

You can't message a woman on this as a single man . Just adding my opinion to the thread title , no problems if I'm wrong. Went to an event recently and I'm still bitter about it to be honest

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By *affa31Woman
11 weeks ago

Galway


"You can't message a woman on this as a single man . Just adding my opinion to the thread title , no problems if I'm wrong. Went to an event recently and I'm still bitter about it to be honest "

What are you bitter about?

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By *nd attemptMan
11 weeks ago

dublin

It was a disaster. Considering I've gotten my verifications from social events that tells you how bad it was

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By *electableicecreamMan
11 weeks ago

The West

Was it a disaster because it didn't lead directly to finding someone to sleep with?

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By *nd attemptMan
11 weeks ago

dublin

No I go to social events.

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By *affa31Woman
11 weeks ago

Galway


"It was a disaster. Considering I've gotten my verifications from social events that tells you how bad it was"

Why was it a disaster? Because you didn’t meet anyone there who wants to meet for play?

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By *nd attemptMan
11 weeks ago

dublin

No I answered that above. I go to social events. I'm there to meet and chat to people.

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By *affa31Woman
11 weeks ago

Galway


"No I answered that above. I go to social events. I'm there to meet and chat to people. "

So why was it a disaster?

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By *nd attemptMan
11 weeks ago

dublin

Cliques. Groups . People going to a social and not been social to be honest.

Not looking for sex at social events that's never the motivation

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By *affa31Woman
11 weeks ago

Galway


"Cliques. Groups . People going to a social and not been social to be honest.

Not looking for sex at social events that's never the motivation "

Actually, never mind.

Your comment on the other thread explains a lot

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By *nd attemptMan
11 weeks ago

dublin

I'm furious . I'll give it back to people

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By *affa31Woman
11 weeks ago

Galway


"I'm furious . I'll give it back to people "

Furious about what?

You went to a social, got 4 veris. If people don’t want to interact with you, that’s their choice.

Seriously, if fab is evoking such strong reactions in you, it’s time to step away.

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By *nd attemptMan
11 weeks ago

dublin

I've stepped away

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By *ebedee2000Man
11 weeks ago

Tullamore

Was better 10 years ago

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By *ebedee2000Man
11 weeks ago

Tullamore


"I've stepped away "

Relax, you are competing with 6 paks, 10 inch dongs and full heads of hair

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By *nd attemptMan
11 weeks ago

dublin

Packs

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By *inky Bear and VicsCouple
11 weeks ago

Belfast


"Packs"

Such a positive, fun mindset you have there!

Swinging is people who find each other mutually attractive deciding to explore a sexual encounter with each other.

It is not a database of available women who do the fucking and that means they will do the fucking with you. Not every woman will find you attractive, whereas broadly speaking men will have the ability to fuck someone they don't find any attraction to. That's generally not the case for women. I am sex repulsed by things like entitlement or being pushy or disrespectful. So having a positive attitude goes a long way.

All socials have people who already know each other. Same with any other group in life. You put yourself in front of people, you be respectful and fun to be with. Being angry that nobody included you will only make people wary of you.

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By *nd attemptMan
11 weeks ago

dublin

You've made the same point that I've already spoke about. I responded to this earlier

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By *adger BrocMan
11 weeks ago

Co. Cork


"

The OP is actually spot on imho and the standard of thread topic on the forums has nose dived over the past few months.

***

Build it and they will come. Maybe. The forums are pretty much the same as they ever were. And that's not just this particular sub-forum. My answer is always the same on this one: Don't like the current threads? Start some yourself.

***

(I sometimes do and hopefully will continue to do so)

........................

Equally the level of effort required to arrange meets has increased enormously while the quantity and quality of such meets has deteriorated significantly.

****

I'm assuming you mean for yourself? Because it's impossible for you to speak on behalf of everyone. How has the level of effort required increased (for you)? In what way has the quality of your meets significantly deteriorated?

****

(I only ever set out to speak for myself on here and have never assumed that I was in anyway representing the views of others.)

.......................

In terms of the forums most people are too scared to put their heads above the Fab parapets knowing well that if the venture on here with an opinion which might be a little bit radical or controversial they will either be smothered by a status quo dump fest from the usual suspects or drowned out completely by the extremely loud click(sic) sound.

****

Why is multiple people disagreeing on a particular subject bad? If someone states a controversial or radical opinion and subsequently lots of people agree with said opinion, is it that then bad too?

****

(There is a difference between individuals expressing similar views and some pretty obvious orchestration of agreed responses to particular threads)

.

........................

In terms of socials it appears to be a constant rehash of the same old tired formats with little or no innovation being evident.

****

How many different ones have you been to in order to qualify this statement? What innovative ideas do you suggest? There are armchair critics everywhere.

****

(I have attended 5 or 6 socials in the past year and most have been very similar in format. I am unsure what new ideas could help to improve socials but that is probably a question better addressed by hosts, who charge a fee to those attending, to come up with new ideas to make sure people get the most from attending such events).

.......................

While being an older site member in terms of age, which at least in my case I am proud to show correctly, I am still relative newbie on the site so I couldn't be less capable of regaling nostalgia as I don't have sufficient fab experience to be able to share things from anytime other than the relatively recent past.

Good questions that probbaly won't be answered! Too many with a "poor me" mindset that choose to make unqualified statements."

I hope this answers some of the questions asked and apologies for my late reply as "poor me" was too busy with some real life stuff over the past few days to make a more prompt reply .

**********

I am also curious to know if by "unqualified statements" the poster meant that the opinions expressed were true and correct, which is the normal interpretation of that phrase, or if they actually meant in this context the statements were made by someone who may not be best qualified to make such statements.

🦡

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By *adger BrocMan
11 weeks ago

Co. Cork


"

Equally the level of effort required to arrange meets has increased enormously while the quantity and quality of such meets has deteriorated significantly.

So it's getting harder for you to get meets and the quality of your meets is going down. I hope the people you've been meeting aren't reading this.

That's a bit rough.

(Those that read forum threads may well see my post and it will be for them to judge if it refers to them or not).

While being an older site member in terms of age, which at least in my case I am proud to show correctly,

Don't we all show our correct age?

Hands up who has had to change their age since they joined?"

I for one displayed an incorrect age on the site when I first joined as a way of helping to protecting my anonymity. I subsequently corrected my age and actually had some difficulty in convincing people I was in fact older than originally stated.

Whatever about swinging, hiking/hillwalking definitely appears to keep you looking younger...

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By *ionycusMan
11 weeks ago

Babylon

I don't feel like the site is dying a slow death no..

I've been on and off for years, I sometimes delete my profile because I get annoyed with things, my problem, no one elses.

Personally I prefer the controversial threads and despise the guess the number and other pointless ass licking nonsense that some others enjoy. In saying that, they are doing no harm so let them off.

I use this site for what I believe it is here for, meeting people that have a positive healthy attitude to sex.

There are lots of people that find each other in different ways, some go the social route and others are better at messaging. Take it as it is.

The site was better when Siobhan and RedHot were posting pictures.

Good luck with your journey.

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By *ucianpoundCouple
11 weeks ago

Cap d’Agde, France


"Does anyone else feel like this site is dieing a slow death.... like it feels so boring lately excitement seems to be sucked our of everyone on here at the moment "

No!

As a swinging couple we find the site as good as it’s always been. Easy to meet new people and have fun whenever we want.

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
11 weeks ago

Lucan

I'm fairly sure I saw this exact thread about ten years ago yet here we are, ten years later, still flying along.

Things change, evolve, people get older, new people join, etiquette adjusts... It's all good.

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