FabSwingers.com forum: There’s so many

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

New faces .... or I should say, new names

I’m curious - if you’re new, or a previous lurker, what type of post did you see that compelled you to post?

Do you think you’re going to continue after the madness has ended, or is this just a filler?

Do you feel that the forum is inclusive, or do you feel that you are a voice in the midst of a large crowd?

It’s changed so much over the last 3 weeks and I wonder if this is just another phase.... and I’ve seen many many over the years

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

Yikes !!!

Never post without checking the grammar

There are so many new faces

Not

There’s so

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By *lap.n.tickleCouple
over a year ago

sunny Manchester :)

"New faces .... or I should say, new names

I’m curious - if you’re new, or a previous lurker, what type of post did you see that compelled you to post?

Do you think you’re going to continue after the madness has ended, or is this just a filler?

Do you feel that the forum is inclusive, or do you feel that you are a voice in the midst of a large crowd?

It’s changed so much over the last 3 weeks and I wonder if this is just another phase.... and I’ve seen many many over the years

Disclaimer - I don’t reply to every post

I'm still trying to remember your friggin original name

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By *nvisible_beardMan
over a year ago

near newbridge, wales

Hi floro

Newish not new new

I'm old new

I'm like a barnacle

Hanging around and sticking around

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

"New faces .... or I should say, new names

I’m curious - if you’re new, or a previous lurker, what type of post did you see that compelled you to post?

Do you think you’re going to continue after the madness has ended, or is this just a filler?

Do you feel that the forum is inclusive, or do you feel that you are a voice in the midst of a large crowd?

It’s changed so much over the last 3 weeks and I wonder if this is just another phase.... and I’ve seen many many over the years

Disclaimer - I don’t reply to every post

I'm still trying to remember your friggin original name

Me too

I know I was Miss Lilly in 2008/9

Then I was vodka something

It’s the 2010 plus I can’t think of as I’ve been Floro since 2015

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

"Hi floro

Newish not new new

I'm old new

I'm like a barnacle

Hanging around and sticking around

Good to see you

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By *ltrMan
over a year ago

sheffield

"New faces .... or I should say, new names

I’m curious - if you’re new, or a previous lurker, what type of post did you see that compelled you to post?

Do you think you’re going to continue after the madness has ended, or is this just a filler?

Do you feel that the forum is inclusive, or do you feel that you are a voice in the midst of a large crowd?

It’s changed so much over the last 3 weeks and I wonder if this is just another phase.... and I’ve seen many many over the years

Disclaimer - I don’t reply to every post

I was a lurker I think one post made me go on was favourite 80s songs

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

"New faces .... or I should say, new names

I’m curious - if you’re new, or a previous lurker, what type of post did you see that compelled you to post?

Do you think you’re going to continue after the madness has ended, or is this just a filler?

Do you feel that the forum is inclusive, or do you feel that you are a voice in the midst of a large crowd?

It’s changed so much over the last 3 weeks and I wonder if this is just another phase.... and I’ve seen many many over the years

Disclaimer - I don’t reply to every post

I'm still trying to remember your friggin original name

I don’t know if I was Floro in 2015 actually

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By *lap.n.tickleCouple
over a year ago

sunny Manchester :)

"New faces .... or I should say, new names

I’m curious - if you’re new, or a previous lurker, what type of post did you see that compelled you to post?

Do you think you’re going to continue after the madness has ended, or is this just a filler?

Do you feel that the forum is inclusive, or do you feel that you are a voice in the midst of a large crowd?

It’s changed so much over the last 3 weeks and I wonder if this is just another phase.... and I’ve seen many many over the years

Disclaimer - I don’t reply to every post

I'm still trying to remember your friggin original name

Me too

I know I was Miss Lilly in 2008/9

Then I was vodka something

It’s the 2010 plus I can’t think of as I’ve been Floro since 2015 "

Shit 2015 have I been wonder that long. Note to self get a life

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

"New faces .... or I should say, new names

I’m curious - if you’re new, or a previous lurker, what type of post did you see that compelled you to post?

Do you think you’re going to continue after the madness has ended, or is this just a filler?

Do you feel that the forum is inclusive, or do you feel that you are a voice in the midst of a large crowd?

It’s changed so much over the last 3 weeks and I wonder if this is just another phase.... and I’ve seen many many over the years

Disclaimer - I don’t reply to every post

I was a lurker I think one post made me go on was favourite 80s songs "

Ahhh music

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By *lap.n.tickleCouple
over a year ago

sunny Manchester :)

"New faces .... or I should say, new names

I’m curious - if you’re new, or a previous lurker, what type of post did you see that compelled you to post?

Do you think you’re going to continue after the madness has ended, or is this just a filler?

Do you feel that the forum is inclusive, or do you feel that you are a voice in the midst of a large crowd?

It’s changed so much over the last 3 weeks and I wonder if this is just another phase.... and I’ve seen many many over the years

Disclaimer - I don’t reply to every post

I'm still trying to remember your friggin original name

I don’t know if I was Floro in 2015 actually

Don't think it was

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

"New faces .... or I should say, new names

I’m curious - if you’re new, or a previous lurker, what type of post did you see that compelled you to post?

Do you think you’re going to continue after the madness has ended, or is this just a filler?

Do you feel that the forum is inclusive, or do you feel that you are a voice in the midst of a large crowd?

It’s changed so much over the last 3 weeks and I wonder if this is just another phase.... and I’ve seen many many over the years

Disclaimer - I don’t reply to every post

I'm still trying to remember your friggin original name

Me too

I know I was Miss Lilly in 2008/9

Then I was vodka something

It’s the 2010 plus I can’t think of as I’ve been Floro since 2015

Shit 2015 have I been wonder that long. Note to self get a life

I thought you’d been here as long as me

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By *lap.n.tickleCouple
over a year ago

sunny Manchester :)

"New faces .... or I should say, new names

I’m curious - if you’re new, or a previous lurker, what type of post did you see that compelled you to post?

Do you think you’re going to continue after the madness has ended, or is this just a filler?

Do you feel that the forum is inclusive, or do you feel that you are a voice in the midst of a large crowd?

It’s changed so much over the last 3 weeks and I wonder if this is just another phase.... and I’ve seen many many over the years

Disclaimer - I don’t reply to every post

I'm still trying to remember your friggin original name

Me too

I know I was Miss Lilly in 2008/9

Then I was vodka something

It’s the 2010 plus I can’t think of as I’ve been Floro since 2015

Shit 2015 have I been wonder that long. Note to self get a life

I thought you’d been here as long as me

Bit longer I think. Past 10 yrs maybe 12 can't remember.

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Not new as I normally only post in the Irish forums and don't have time to look through the others.

Lockdown gives me more time to do that now but I still only post if I see something relevant.

Been on and off fab for 3 years but only posted in the forums last year for the first time.

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

"Not new as I normally only post in the Irish forums and don't have time to look through the others.

Lockdown gives me more time to do that now but I still only post if I see something relevant.

Been on and off fab for 3 years but only posted in the forums last year for the first time. "

Well it’s nice to have you crossover from the Irish forum

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By *ltrMan
over a year ago

sheffield

Music now try and go on a few others will be here after the cov

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"Not new as I normally only post in the Irish forums and don't have time to look through the others.

Lockdown gives me more time to do that now but I still only post if I see something relevant.

Been on and off fab for 3 years but only posted in the forums last year for the first time.

Well it’s nice to have you crossover from the Irish forum "

Thanks for the lovely welcome.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

I have been here since 2016. I was Babsjoan but killed Joan off because I got fed up with all the BJ comments

(no I didn’t think of the initials first) So I’m Babs.

I think the forums could be more inclusive and friendlier. It would be great to see more variety in the people to who start threads - some new people perhaps? (Saying this as a person who very rarely starts a thread!)

I suspect that a lot of people who have returned will disappear again after these troubling times and people who only joined during the crisis will be disappointed

However they come or whatever reason you stay, be kind and have fun

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

"I have been here since 2016. I was Babsjoan but killed Joan off because I got fed up with all the BJ comments

(no I didn’t think of the initials first) So I’m Babs.

I suspect that a lot of people who have returned will disappear again after these troubling times and people who only joined during the crisis will be disappointed

However they come or whatever reason you stay, be kind and have fun

I think it’s a good time waster really isn’t it and a way of interacting

It’ll be interesting

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

"Yikes !!!

Never post without checking the grammar

There are so many new faces

Not

There’s so

Spellcheck by any chance..gets me 8 times out of 10..Lil bugger..sure it's why I ve no hair left..hardly

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

"Yikes !!!

Never post without checking the grammar

There are so many new faces

Not

There’s so

Spellcheck by any chance..gets me 8 times out of 10..Lil bugger..sure it's why I ve no hair left..hardly

Spellcheck ... I never use it, I trust the phone to change my spellings if I do get them wrong

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By *hy_bangor_bi-girlWoman
over a year ago

Bangor

Been here a few years now but only last 6 months I've started paying in the forums. I used to log on and spend an absolute age sifting through messages but stopped replying to everyone it just got too much. So I've taken a step back from the messages and the older ones just self delete and keep on top of the face pic Friday, pvc roulette etc on the forums

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

"Been here a few years now but only last 6 months I've started paying in the forums. I used to log on and spend an absolute age sifting through messages but stopped replying to everyone it just got too much. So I've taken a step back from the messages and the older ones just self delete and keep on top of the face pic Friday, pvc roulette etc on the forums "

Lovely

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

I have been on here a while but only started using the forums more recently, like just before lockdown. But since lockdown and not being at work my consumption has increased. Generally the forums are a good way to meet people and have good conversations. It can often feel as though you’re being ignored or that everyone already knows everyone but reply or no reply, I usually comment on threads because I enjoy feeling like a part of a discussion.

I used to use the chatrooms and going they were far worse for it.

I hope any new joiners stick around though because it’s pretty cool in here.

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By *etLikeMan
over a year ago

most fundamental aspects

I have been sporadically posting for a couple of years.

I tend to either drop a silly one liner into threads or get very deep and detailed in my posts.

There is definitely an element of seeing regulars doing their thing without acknowledging others. It very much depends on the type of thread. What I tend to do, is post for the lurkers rather than those others posting, who often are more interested in what they’re posting than what else is being said. I get a lot of PMs from lurkers following my post to thank me or ask more questions.

I will read threads all the way through before posting and wherever I can, correct misinformation. I also try to be helpful towards those asking for advice on situations or activities they want to try.

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

"I have been on here a while but only started using the forums more recently, like just before lockdown. But since lockdown and not being at work my consumption has increased. Generally the forums are a good way to meet people and have good conversations. It can often feel as though you’re being ignored or that everyone already knows everyone but reply or no reply, I usually comment on threads because I enjoy feeling like a part of a discussion.

I used to use the chatrooms and going they were far worse for it.

I hope any new joiners stick around though because it’s pretty cool in here.

But they were far worse for it** excuse my mistakes

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Morning

I'm a semi lurker

Does that count?

Jo x

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

It’s a rich tapestry

Happy you’re all here

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

I come and go from fab over the last 9 years but when I am here I like to lurk and post in the forums

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

Hi.

I'm new here, just having a look round

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

I have been on and off fab for a few years now.

I started to post in the forums at the start of lockdown as a way to still feel like I am “socialising” however have now stopped posting (other than this thread).

The feeling I get, and I reiterate this is just my feeling, is that as someone, particular a male, using the forums relatively recently, I am a voice lost in a large crowd that often gets overlooked or just ignored.

This isn’t the case with every forum user I have come across, but unfortunately feels like the vast majority, and so I have returned to just lurking, the exception being posting here.

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

I love coming on the forums. I've came across some lovely characters, a couple I'll meet after lockdown for sure

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By *nvisible_beardMan
over a year ago

near newbridge, wales

"I have been on and off fab for a few years now.

I started to post in the forums at the start of lockdown as a way to still feel like I am “socialising” however have now stopped posting (other than this thread).

This isn’t the case with every forum user I have come across, but unfortunately feels like the vast majority, and so I have returned to just lurking, the exception being posting here."

I used to feel this way and still do at times.

But if you stay active people will recognise you name and interact more.

Play games, both in the games section and the ones in lounge etc where you can interact with others and can PM people without feeling like you're being annoying

I've gotten to know a fair few people this way so I know from experience the more you put in and staying positive and being friendly goes along way.

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By *arciocialWoman
over a year ago

Leicester

I came back because of lockdown. I use both chat and the forum, just like I did previously when I was a daily (ish) user.

I look through the posts to see what ones I can comment on, give an opinion or find interesting so no specific post that made me come back (so to speak).

Guess we'll see when lockdown is over, whether I'm here still.

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

"Yikes !!!

Never post without checking the grammar

There are so many new faces

Not

There’s so

You spotted it, that's the main thing.

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

My username should be Yo-Yo really the amount of times I have left and returned on here.

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

"New faces .... or I should say, new names

I’m curious - if you’re new, or a previous lurker, what type of post did you see that compelled you to post?

Do you think you’re going to continue after the madness has ended, or is this just a filler?

Do you feel that the forum is inclusive, or do you feel that you are a voice in the midst of a large crowd?

It’s changed so much over the last 3 weeks and I wonder if this is just another phase.... and I’ve seen many many over the years

Disclaimer - I don’t reply to every post

There are so many new faces.

I am very new.

I try to contribute wherever I can. Usually a call for action get me going. Something funny also get my attention.

I will continue after the "madness".

I think the forum is inclusive. I feel generally people are nice and supportive here. Even more so since the isolation started. If people want to they can make a stand for themself or they can blend into the background.

I think things will go back to as it was once the Covid 19 gets under control.

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

Hi floro

You’ve probably realised that I’m not entirely new.

You’re actually the new one and I’d like to extend the virtual penis of friendship your way.

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

Lovely reading these

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

"Hi floro

You’ve probably realised that I’m not entirely new.

You’re actually the new one and I’d like to extend the virtual penis of friendship your way.

Virtual penis

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

I’m still here but the lounge dynamic has changed and not all of it to the good

Hello floro

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By *rank speakerMan
over a year ago

Worcester

"New faces .... or I should say, new names

I’m curious - if you’re new, or a previous lurker, what type of post did you see that compelled you to post?

Do you think you’re going to continue after the madness has ended, or is this just a filler?

Do you feel that the forum is inclusive, or do you feel that you are a voice in the midst of a large crowd?

It’s changed so much over the last 3 weeks and I wonder if this is just another phase.... and I’ve seen many many over the years

Disclaimer - I don’t reply to every post

Not really a new poster,but definitely have more time on my hands a.t.m. so I'm probably posting more than normal?

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

"I’m still here but the lounge dynamic has changed and not all of it to the good

Hello floro

Hello no pants

I don’t like it at the moment ... it makes me sad

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By *appytrailmanMan
over a year ago

Manchester

I'm an every now and then poster

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

It’s changing weekly. Give it another month and it’ll be back to normal

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

"I'm an every now and then poster

That’s no bad thing

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

"It’s changing weekly. Give it another month and it’ll be back to normal "

I’ll wait

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By *r MoriartyMan
over a year ago

The Land that time forgot (Norfolk)

I hadn't posted for a couple months until this weekend, the isolation boredom finally got the better of me.

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

I was away for 6 weeks- gave up all social media for Lent

Come back to find the forums pretty much exactly how they were before I had my break.

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

"I hadn't posted for a couple months until this weekend, the isolation boredom finally got the better of me."

Nice to see your handsome face

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

"I was away for 6 weeks- gave up all social media for Lent

Come back to find the forums pretty much exactly how they were before I had my break."

You think it was like this before?

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By *appytrailmanMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"I'm an every now and then poster

That’s no bad thing"

I do love the forums though great way to enjoy the day

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

"I'm an every now and then poster

That’s no bad thing

I do love the forums though great way to enjoy the day "

They can be indeed

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By *tephanjMan
over a year ago

Kettering

Part timer here as I have been ever since I joined

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I’m pretty much staying away except for picking up messages and the odd post.

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"I’m still here but the lounge dynamic has changed and not all of it to the good

Hello floro

Agreed!

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

"I have been on and off fab for a few years now.

I started to post in the forums at the start of lockdown as a way to still feel like I am “socialising” however have now stopped posting (other than this thread).

This isn’t the case with every forum user I have come across, but unfortunately feels like the vast majority, and so I have returned to just lurking, the exception being posting here."

It can feel that way at times regardless of whether you're a new poster or a regular one and that can be said for Forums and Facebook group pages all over the internet, it's not restricted to here - but quite often your posts aren't overlooked just don't require further comment or several people have said the same thing at the same time or any number of other reasons but you'll be surprised how much you actually *are* noticed, especially the more you post.

So don't give up on them just yet, and remember you're as much a part of them and what makes them what they are as much as the next person.

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

"I’m pretty much staying away except for picking up messages and the odd post. "

I’m glad I’m not alone in my way of thinking

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

"I have been on and off fab for a few years now.

I started to post in the forums at the start of lockdown as a way to still feel like I am “socialising” however have now stopped posting (other than this thread).

This isn’t the case with every forum user I have come across, but unfortunately feels like the vast majority, and so I have returned to just lurking, the exception being posting here.

So don't give up on them just yet, and remember you're as much a part of them and what makes them what they are as much as the next person."

Wise man

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

"I’m still here but the lounge dynamic has changed and not all of it to the good

Hello floro

Hello no pants

I don’t like it at the moment ... it makes me sad"

Yea me to I guess it was bound to happen so let’s be tolerant to others and join in when we can

I get attacked now and then but I won’t be beaten x

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By *abonWoman
over a year ago

L’boro/Ashby & Cheltenham

I mainly read, sometimes comment. I am trying to be a good screen role model to my kids and I find I have to invest A LOT of time in the forums to keep up...plus I’m truly shit at remembering names, and with the pics changing all the time...hopeless! So I don’t feel like I’m really ‘part’ of the forums at all...I just like joining in sometimes.

I have a bit more free time and less of a rush in the mornings so I can stay up later. And recent chats with a fwb (currently just a fwkik) have helped me embrace an emerging exhibitionist!!

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

"I’m still here but the lounge dynamic has changed and not all of it to the good

Hello floro

Hello no pants

I don’t like it at the moment ... it makes me sad

Yea me to I guess it was bound to happen so let’s be tolerant to others and join in when we can

I get attacked now and then but I won’t be beaten x"

It’s not a war

A playground, yes

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

"I mainly read, sometimes comment. I am trying to be a good screen role model to my kids and I find I have to invest A LOT of time in the forums to keep up...plus I’m truly shit at remembering names, and with the pics changing all the time...hopeless! So I don’t feel like I’m really ‘part’ of the forums at all...I just like joining in sometimes.

I have a bit more free time and less of a rush in the mornings so I can stay up later. And recent chats with a fwb (currently just a fwkik) have helped me embrace an emerging exhibitionist!! "

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

"I have been on and off fab for a few years now.

I started to post in the forums at the start of lockdown as a way to still feel like I am “socialising” however have now stopped posting (other than this thread).

This isn’t the case with every forum user I have come across, but unfortunately feels like the vast majority, and so I have returned to just lurking, the exception being posting here.

So don't give up on them just yet, and remember you're as much a part of them and what makes them what they are as much as the next person.

Wise man "

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I hadn't posted for a couple months until this weekend, the isolation boredom finally got the better of me."

Thought I hadn't seen you around.

You get used to seeing people here, even without interaction, you notice some when on the missing list.

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

"I’m still here but the lounge dynamic has changed and not all of it to the good

Hello floro

Hello no pants

I don’t like it at the moment ... it makes me sad

Yea me to I guess it was bound to happen so let’s be tolerant to others and join in when we can

I get attacked now and then but I won’t be beaten x

It’s not a war

A playground, yes "

No some people are at war and wish to disrupt

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I have been on and off fab for a few years now.

I started to post in the forums at the start of lockdown as a way to still feel like I am “socialising” however have now stopped posting (other than this thread).

This isn’t the case with every forum user I have come across, but unfortunately feels like the vast majority, and so I have returned to just lurking, the exception being posting here.

So don't give up on them just yet, and remember you're as much a part of them and what makes them what they are as much as the next person."

Good sense as always xx

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

New faces always welcome.x

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By *MARUBIXCUBEWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"New faces always welcome.x

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I beg to differ , i dont doubt thats how u feel but not the majority of forum peeps .

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By *akbearMan
over a year ago

Newbury

I'm newish (2 weeks).

House move and personal. It instances prompted me to do something about it. Lockdown is just an incidental.

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

"New faces always welcome.x

I agree

It gets stale and cliquey otherwise

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

"New faces always welcome.x

I beg to differ , i dont doubt thats how u feel but not the majority of forum peeps ."

Why not. We were all new once?

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By *MARUBIXCUBEWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"New faces always welcome.x

I agree

It gets stale and cliquey otherwise"
cliquey no way, how dare you

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

"New faces always welcome.x

I agree

It gets stale and cliquey otherwise cliquey no way, how dare you

Haha

I always dare - I'm a rebel

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By *MARUBIXCUBEWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"New faces always welcome.x

I beg to differ , i dont doubt thats how u feel but not the majority of forum peeps .

Why not. We were all new once?"
Not all think this way obviously you do i agree with u but its not factual in practice.

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

Im relatively new, some funny people on here that do make me chuckle, albeit as above on some threads it does get cliquey....

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By *MARUBIXCUBEWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Im relatively new, some funny people on here that do make me chuckle, albeit as above on some threads it does get cliquey...."
Again how dare u ...you will never be in with the cool kids now

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

"Im relatively new, some funny people on here that do make me chuckle, albeit as above on some threads it does get cliquey....Again how dare u ...you will never be in with the cool kids now "

Never have been a cool kid...you seen my face pics

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

"I was away for 6 weeks- gave up all social media for Lent

Come back to find the forums pretty much exactly how they were before I had my break.

You think it was like this before?"

Yes, still the same threads and the same people as far as I can see.

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

I'm liams brother. Should of called myself noel to be fair

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

I’m back from a hiatus

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By *r MoriartyMan
over a year ago

The Land that time forgot (Norfolk)

"I hadn't posted for a couple months until this weekend, the isolation boredom finally got the better of me.

Thought I hadn't seen you around.

You get used to seeing people here, even without interaction, you notice some when on the missing list."

You do, sometimes you realise you haven't seen someone post for a while then find out they went unlos 6 months ago.

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

I think I’m still classed as New but not brand new!!! Been here since Xmas, I love the forums and formed some fab friendships here xx

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By *orraine999Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere

"New faces .... or I should say, new names

I’m curious - if you’re new, or a previous lurker, what type of post did you see that compelled you to post?

Do you think you’re going to continue after the madness has ended, or is this just a filler?

Do you feel that the forum is inclusive, or do you feel that you are a voice in the midst of a large crowd?

It’s changed so much over the last 3 weeks and I wonder if this is just another phase.... and I’ve seen many many over the years

Disclaimer - I don’t reply to every post

I’ve been in Fab almost ten months and honestly, I can’t remember what thread caught my eye.

I’ll continue to post after the madness is over. I’ve met some of the nicest people in the world and developed friendships with a few women (and men) who are incredible.

I feel I have a voice on the threads I comment on.

The forums have changed in the respect that they’re busier, new names and faces.

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

"I’m still here but the lounge dynamic has changed and not all of it to the good

Hello floro

Hello no pants

I don’t like it at the moment ... it makes me sad"

Which bits make you sad?

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By *evil-AngelWoman
over a year ago

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I've been here about 3 months. I was trying to get more involved in the forums before the lockdown but I struggled to be honest. I felt as though it was very difficult to break into the conversations that were going on.

I've found it easier since the lockdown, I think it was one of the how are you coping threads that helped me to feel seen and I now have the confidence to join in more.

I hope to still be around after the lockdown as I'm enjoying the social side of it xx

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I'm definitely not a newbie but it's lovely to see new people getting involved in the forum.

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By *urls and DressesWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere near here

I’ve been around a couple of years, I intermittently post, not a newbie nor a lurker

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By *959femxCouple
over a year ago

Weston super mare

It be nice to now theirs edukated morons on ere

As well as we .

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

Hmmmm finding the site very disappointing to be fair.

Some very rude and judgemental personalities on here, not talking about the forums but the site in general.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Hmmmm finding the site very disappointing to be fair.

Some very rude and judgemental personalities on here, not talking about the forums but the site in general."

Shame that, we can honestly say we've not felt judged and we're reasonably new also. We get some weird ass messages but the forums have friendly, although we don't reply to some topics and prefer to keep it relatively light hearted. If you spend much time in the Virus forum, I'd perhaps suggest avoiding that if you want to avoid controversy as it does seem to be fairly divisive on there unfortunately.

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

"New faces .... or I should say, new names

I’m curious - if you’re new, or a previous lurker, what type of post did you see that compelled you to post?

Do you think you’re going to continue after the madness has ended, or is this just a filler?

Do you feel that the forum is inclusive, or do you feel that you are a voice in the midst of a large crowd?

It’s changed so much over the last 3 weeks and I wonder if this is just another phase.... and I’ve seen many many over the years

Disclaimer - I don’t reply to every post

We changed our name once.

To add a single letter.

The letter J

We got some really horrendous messages about us being mother and son/father and son because I missed a single letter when setting up the profile

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

I'm relatively new but enjoy reading the wide variety of stories/subjects. It's an interesting forum. Personally only here out of curiosity but everyone has been very friendly and cool with that!

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

Just chat. Posted about previously on other accounts but basically chat. I'm no a fan of the chat rooms. Conversation moves too fast and I'm no into dedicating hours and hours staring at the screen. Forum is easier going.

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

I've always dipped in and out of fab and even more so the forum. I find the forum definitely has phases of being more entertaining than others. The participants also evolve and change over time. Have made some good chat friends from here.

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By *etLikeMan
over a year ago

most fundamental aspects

"Lovely reading these

I’ve been fascinated reading through this thread again since I last posted.

What fascinates me, are people’s perceptions of themselves, of how they think others perceive them and how others do clearly perceive them from follow up comments.

What I didn’t put earlier was my previous name, which was CastleGateKeeper. It was a throwback to my old modding days and when I first began swinging, so old faces may recognise me. I got sick of having to give out the whole name to people I met in clubs. Most of whom would forget it by the time they retrieved their phones. So I changed it a couple of months ago.

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

"Lovely reading these

I’ve been fascinated reading through this thread again since I last posted.

What fascinates me, are people’s perceptions of themselves, of how they think others perceive them and how others do clearly perceive them from follow up comments.

I’m glad you revisited this as I’d missed a few posts

I’m loving new contributors, but I need to work on my tolerance

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By *edGMan
over a year ago

Daventry

Fairly new to the forum. I suppose due to a little more time on my hands but I think I will continue to use it. Some of the posts are fun, some certainly divide opinion. Lol

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

"Fairly new to the forum. I suppose due to a little more time on my hands but I think I will continue to use it. Some of the posts are fun, some certainly divide opinion. Lol"

That will continue long after the lockdown has finished

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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

I'm probably spending as much time on here as I did ten years ago, which after a very long break (of around five years!) has proved interesting.

Very few names I recognise from a decade ago (although Floro - you were definitely Floro as far back as 2012!) but apart from all the new faces little has changed. Which is to be expected.

Fab imitates wider life. People come. People go. The frequent postersstand out, the occasional ones too - even if they don't realise it.

The jokers, the ranters, the wingers, the worriers, the attention seekers, the rapidly unlos - can all be found in abundance.

It is what it is and always will be.

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

"I'm probably spending as much time on here as I did ten years ago, which after a very long break (of around five years!) has proved interesting.

Very few names I recognise from a decade ago (although Floro - you were definitely Floro as far back as 2012!) but apart from all the new faces little has changed. Which is to be expected.

Fab imitates wider life. People come. People go. The frequent postersstand out, the occasional ones too - even if they don't realise it.

The jokers, the ranters, the wingers, the worriers, the attention seekers, the rapidly unlos - can all be found in abundance.

It is what it is and always will be.

Ahhhhh was I ??? See I can’t remember that far back!!

The truth is there - I think it’s more prevalent , as it would be.

It is lovely to see you back

I have fond memories of you and your better half getting together

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By *edGMan
over a year ago

Daventry

i imagine it will. Some people get very annoyed on here lol

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

Not new to the forums. I like a break from it now and again. Usually in the games section more than the lounge

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By *edGMan
over a year ago

Daventry

Mmm JustJo. I feel titilated. lol

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

This thread is a great read.

I generally enjoy the forums.

and joined because I liked the depth of engagement it had to offer.

Their will always be different points of view and don't expect everyone to want to associate with you.

Just be humble and make things right if your wrong.

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

"This thread is a great read.

I generally enjoy the forums.

and joined because I liked the depth of engagement it had to offer.

Their will always be different points of view and don't expect everyone to want to associate with you.

Just be humble and make things right if your wrong.

"
There will always...etc,

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

As probably one of the newest, my first post was yesterday in the story and fantasy part of the forums. I decided to write a story and post it. From there I began to explore and everyone has been really good and kind since. So thank you all and keep going.

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

"This thread is a great read.

I generally enjoy the forums.

and joined because I liked the depth of engagement it had to offer.

Their will always be different points of view and don't expect everyone to want to associate with you.

Just be humble and make things right if your wrong.

There will always...etc,"

I think there are too many people who like to post for the shock factor at the moment ...

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

"As probably one of the newest, my first post was yesterday in the story and fantasy part of the forums. I decided to write a story and post it. From there I began to explore and everyone has been really good and kind since. So thank you all and keep going. "

That’s lovely

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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

"This thread is a great read.

I generally enjoy the forums.

and joined because I liked the depth of engagement it had to offer.

Their will always be different points of view and don't expect everyone to want to associate with you.

Just be humble and make things right if your wrong.

There will always...etc,

I think there are too many people who like to post for the shock factor at the moment ...

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Are you easily shocked?

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

"This thread is a great read.

I generally enjoy the forums.

and joined because I liked the depth of engagement it had to offer.

Their will always be different points of view and don't expect everyone to want to associate with you.

Just be humble and make things right if your wrong.

There will always...etc,

I think there are too many people who like to post for the shock factor at the moment ...

Are you easily shocked?"

God no

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

"This thread is a great read.

I generally enjoy the forums.

and joined because I liked the depth of engagement it had to offer.

Their will always be different points of view and don't expect everyone to want to associate with you.

Just be humble and make things right if your wrong.

There will always...etc,

I think there are too many people who like to post for the shock factor at the moment ...

That or stuff that's completely incomprehensible

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By *wsnapperMan
over a year ago

Brynna

Been registered for years but never really used forums and rarely the fabbing itself.

Feel a little like a voice lost in crowd, but got a little more time on hands at moment so browse the threads to kill a bit of time

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

"This thread is a great read.

I generally enjoy the forums.

and joined because I liked the depth of engagement it had to offer.

Their will always be different points of view and don't expect everyone to want to associate with you.

Just be humble and make things right if your wrong.

There will always...etc,

I think there are too many people who like to post for the shock factor at the moment ...

That or stuff that's completely incomprehensible

Oh yes

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

"Been registered for years but never really used forums and rarely the fabbing itself.

Feel a little like a voice lost in crowd, but got a little more time on hands at moment so browse the threads to kill a bit of time"

Keep posting if you find something you want to contribute to. X

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