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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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I fancied a bit of a change so I popped over to Twitter. Oh my word! What a scary place that is. Everyone is so shouty and they insult one another constantly. I’ve seen words in sentences to label people that just seem so daft.

Gammon - or gammon head

Bot - everyone is called a bot

Troll - well I’m familiar with that from the forums.

And if you have less than 30 followers they laugh at you. I have closed my account and returned to safe space

What do you make of Twitter?

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

I (mrs) lasted all of 20 minutes,for the same reasons. It's not for me. I'll play it safe on fab instead

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

Didn't get on with it, and I closed my facebook 3 years ago... Ignorance is bliss :D

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

I missed you!

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

I've heard the same from everyone I know on Twatter.

Not on it nor will I ever be

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

I haven’t gone there yet Babs. Maybe I won’t then

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I (mrs) lasted all of 20 minutes,for the same reasons. It's not for me. I'll play it safe on fab instead "

There are a lot of very angry, opinionated people over there

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Didn't get on with it, and I closed my facebook 3 years ago... Ignorance is bliss :D"

Its like a sigh of relief when you let it go so I agree

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

I did try it a few years back I don’t do social media really only WhatsApp or the FAB forums for me

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By *lbinoGorillaMan
over a year ago

Redditch

I thought it was just me that refused to have anything to do with it!

Never been on it, as the original premise seemed pointless, and don't see that ever changing

I'm even disillusioned with Facebook and barely use it these days

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


"I haven’t gone there yet Babs. Maybe I won’t then "

We could go there for our honeymoon!

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

I only follow virologist's on there

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

I don't know how people find the time for it. I tried it years ago but have up pretty quickly.

Mind you, I'm not on face book either.

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

The twittersphere seems to be the most toxic of all social media from all accounts. I've never used but have seen how vicious it can be and much ill will it can bring out in people.

Too much social media in general makes people angrier and more miserable I find. The only one I really use is fab...if it can be construed as such

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I missed you! "

I missed you too. Now give us a snog, virtually obviously and a squeeze whilst you’re there

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I've heard the same from everyone I know on Twatter.

Not on it nor will I ever be "

Good choice

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I haven’t gone there yet Babs. Maybe I won’t then "

Nora Save yourself the angst.

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By *ltrMan
over a year ago

sheffield

No twitter or facebook account here tried facebook years ago .

seeing what my daughter

and her bf had for dinner

was not for me

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I did try it a few years back I don’t do social media really only WhatsApp or the FAB forums for me "

Well I dipped my toe but it wasn’t for me either

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


"I haven’t gone there yet Babs. Maybe I won’t then

Nora Save yourself the angst. "

Good to see you Babs x

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I thought it was just me that refused to have anything to do with it!

Never been on it, as the original premise seemed pointless, and don't see that ever changing

I'm even disillusioned with Facebook and barely use it these days "

It provides a forum for opinions from anyone and everyone I suppose but so much negativity on there. It drains the soul.

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

I have twitter but use it mainly to follow arty people...they are far less shouty

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I only follow virologist's on there

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Oooo is it interesting? Maybe I was following the wrong things.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

It's a good way to follow authoritative sources on things, a feed of information. I've got virologists I'm following for sure.

It's like most things, you can make it work.

On the rare occasions I comment I get nervous if I get too much interaction on my activity.

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


"I missed you!

I missed you too. Now give us a snog, virtually obviously and a squeeze whilst you’re there "

Now I have an erection!

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I don't know how people find the time for it. I tried it years ago but have up pretty quickly.

Mind you, I'm not on face book either. "

I wonder if it just becomes addictive. Collecting followers and retweet’s of your posts? I don’t know.

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

Wb Babs and please stay....

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire


"

There are a lot of very angry, opinionated people over there "

There are here! I only occasionally use my Twitter account

Good to see you back lovely. I’ve missed your posts

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"The twittersphere seems to be the most toxic of all social media from all accounts. I've never used but have seen how vicious it can be and much ill will it can bring out in people.

Too much social media in general makes people angrier and more miserable I find. The only one I really use is fab...if it can be construed as such "

I agree with you Chill. They seem to build themselves up into a frenzy. It must be exhausting and you can’t say right for saying wrong

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"No twitter or facebook account here tried facebook years ago .

seeing what my daughter

and her bf had for dinner

was not for me"

Oh yes. It’s essential that all meals are shared on all platforms. Unless I get to tase it I’m not sure I want to just look at it ... so to speak

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I haven’t gone there yet Babs. Maybe I won’t then

Nora Save yourself the angst.

Good to see you Babs x"

And you Nora or Ora as my phone wants to call you

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


"I haven’t gone there yet Babs. Maybe I won’t then

Nora Save yourself the angst.

Good to see you Babs x

And you Nora or Ora as my phone wants to call you "

Nora and I are getting married. We haven't finalized the dates yet!

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I have twitter but use it mainly to follow arty people...they are far less shouty "

Yes I can believe that. I do think perhaps I could have broadened my horizons a bit on there

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

Twitter is brutal, I got blocked by a well known rick n roll star for saying he’s always moaning, which he is.

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"It's a good way to follow authoritative sources on things, a feed of information. I've got virologists I'm following for sure.

It's like most things, you can make it work.

On the rare occasions I comment I get nervous if I get too much interaction on my activity. "

Hi Swing x yes I can see the benefit of following virologists.

I daren’t comment too much either. It isn’t a great feeling when people pounce.

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


"Twitter is brutal, I got blocked by a well known rick n roll star for saying he’s always moaning, which he is."

* rock n roll obviously

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I missed you!

I missed you too. Now give us a snog, virtually obviously and a squeeze whilst you’re there

Now I have an erection! "

Don’t you always have an erection?

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Wb Babs and please stay.... "

Nippy! thank you my lovely. I was enjoying family time, pretending I was a gardener and relaxing. Twitter was in there somewhere

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


"I have twitter but use it mainly to follow arty people...they are far less shouty

Yes I can believe that. I do think perhaps I could have broadened my horizons a bit on there "

Having said that i also follow Cher and Donald Trump as they are both as mad as a box of frogs

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"

There are a lot of very angry, opinionated people over there

There are here! I only occasionally use my Twitter account

Good to see you back lovely. I’ve missed your posts "

DC it’s good to be back for a while.

I’m don’t think I could be a regular twitter user but maybe if you follow certain things it’s a bit easier. Who can say?

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


"I missed you!

I missed you too. Now give us a snog, virtually obviously and a squeeze whilst you’re there

Now I have an erection!

Don’t you always have an erection? "

I do. I always have to fight it, single handedly!

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I haven’t gone there yet Babs. Maybe I won’t then

Nora Save yourself the angst.

Good to see you Babs x

And you Nora or Ora as my phone wants to call you

Nora and I are getting married. We haven't finalized the dates yet!"

It’s about blummin time someone did. I keep being offered the position of Maid of Honour but it never comes just let me know when

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


"Wb Babs and please stay....

Nippy! thank you my lovely. I was enjoying family time, pretending I was a gardener and relaxing. Twitter was in there somewhere "

Yeah, it's good to have a break, recharge and re-establish what's important some times

I've never really got into Twitter, I think it would be a drain for me arguing with attention seeking ppl who like to argue. Fab is bad enough at times for me....

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Twitter is brutal, I got blocked by a well known rick n roll star for saying he’s always moaning, which he is."

It can be brutal. No place for a softie like me I think.

Why did you read him if he is always moaning. It’s not good for you

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I have twitter but use it mainly to follow arty people...they are far less shouty

Yes I can believe that. I do think perhaps I could have broadened my horizons a bit on there

Having said that i also follow Cher and Donald Trump as they are both as mad as a box of frogs "

My friend always tells me about Donald Trumps tweets and I laugh quite often but then when you think he’s doing it seriously it’s a bit good for a giggle at times though

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I missed you!

I missed you too. Now give us a snog, virtually obviously and a squeeze whilst you’re there

Now I have an erection!

Don’t you always have an erection?

I do. I always have to fight it, single handedly!"

Once you marry Nora she will be able to help. I’m sure she will be happy to be there for you

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Wb Babs and please stay....

Nippy! thank you my lovely. I was enjoying family time, pretending I was a gardener and relaxing. Twitter was in there somewhere

Yeah, it's good to have a break, recharge and re-establish what's important some times

I've never really got into Twitter, I think it would be a drain for me arguing with attention seeking ppl who like to argue. Fab is bad enough at times for me.... "

Stay in the safe space Nippy

I can’t work out if it is the comments and opinions that make them angry or if they are angry people looking for a squabble. It’s confusing.

We are ok in here though

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

Is it something to do with having to turn thoughts and ideas into short soundbites? Oversimplifying can make things more binary, and so more divisive? I have to say it's never appealed to me.

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By *ntelligent Gent.Man
over a year ago

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I kinda like Twitter. I accept the many problems of it. The fibs and insults too. But admit I took a sabbatical from it until Covid hit for about a year. You can end up wasting time on it.

Depends how you use it, who you follow, private lock for my own account, you can even stop people replying.

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Is it something to do with having to turn thoughts and ideas into short soundbites? Oversimplifying can make things more binary, and so more divisive? I have to say it's never appealed to me. "

Yes I agree. Intent and meaning is lost. Perhaps that’s a contributing factor.

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I kinda like Twitter. I accept the many problems of it. The fibs and insults too. But admit I took a sabbatical from it until Covid hit for about a year. You can end up wasting time on it.

Depends how you use it, who you follow, private lock for my own account, you can even stop people replying. "

Hello you

I do feel you have to have a thick skin to be on there, or you should follow non controversial accounts.

Do you miss it?

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By *ntelligent Gent.Man
over a year ago

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Not particularly lol.

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Not particularly lol. "

There you go then all that free time to do something else

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

I quite like Twitter. Some of the funniest content is on there. There are, as with all social media/forums, a lot of dickheads and trolls making a noise, but if you follow the accounts you enjoy and mute the ones you don't, it soon becomes worthwhile. I tend to work it broadly as: Facebook is for people I know personally, Twitter is for people I don't.

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I quite like Twitter. Some of the funniest content is on there. There are, as with all social media/forums, a lot of dickheads and trolls making a noise, but if you follow the accounts you enjoy and mute the ones you don't, it soon becomes worthwhile. I tend to work it broadly as: Facebook is for people I know personally, Twitter is for people I don't. "

That makes sense. I did just follow a bunch of stuff so that I could see how it worked. There was a lot of negativity but if I tailored it then it could work. I get it

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Like most social media (the forums here included) Twitter is as good or as bad as you choose to make it.

There are aspects of it I enjoy and particular people I follow who I'm interested in hearing what they have to say - it can be funny, interesting, informative and much more BUT it's also easy to get sucked into some of the more negative ranty aspects of it too.

The key is picking and choosing how you use it - both different from picking and choosing which threads you read/comment on here.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"I kinda like Twitter. I accept the many problems of it. The fibs and insults too. But admit I took a sabbatical from it until Covid hit for about a year. You can end up wasting time on it.

Depends how you use it, who you follow, private lock for my own account, you can even stop people replying.

Hello you

I do feel you have to have a thick skin to be on there, or you should follow non controversial accounts.

Do you miss it? "

I've never had the pleasure of twitter and only a very recent participant in the fab forums..and still trying to find my feet (cue image of bambi stumbling on the ice) Which I am in 2 minds to stick with for the same reason. So many angry, judgemental contributions... I never thought I was a snowflake.... But maybe I am!

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Like most social media (the forums here included) Twitter is as good or as bad as you choose to make it.

There are aspects of it I enjoy and particular people I follow who I'm interested in hearing what they have to say - it can be funny, interesting, informative and much more BUT it's also easy to get sucked into some of the more negative ranty aspects of it too.

The key is picking and choosing how you use it - both different from picking and choosing which threads you read/comment on here."

You’re right GM. It’s about choosing to follow what you want to hear about - whatever that may be. Unlike me that followed everything

I can’t see me going back to it but if I did I would be more selective next time around

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"I fancied a bit of a change so I popped over to Twitter. Oh my word! What a scary place that is. Everyone is so shouty and they insult one another constantly. I’ve seen words in sentences to label people that just seem so daft.

Gammon - or gammon head

Bot - everyone is called a bot

Troll - well I’m familiar with that from the forums.

And if you have less than 30 followers they laugh at you. I have closed my account and returned to safe space

What do you make of Twitter? "

Tbh I find all social media tedious drivel and pointless. My life doesn’t require it

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I kinda like Twitter. I accept the many problems of it. The fibs and insults too. But admit I took a sabbatical from it until Covid hit for about a year. You can end up wasting time on it.

Depends how you use it, who you follow, private lock for my own account, you can even stop people replying.

Hello you

I do feel you have to have a thick skin to be on there, or you should follow non controversial accounts.

Do you miss it?

I've never had the pleasure of twitter and only a very recent participant in the fab forums..and still trying to find my feet (cue image of bambi stumbling on the ice) Which I am in 2 minds to stick with for the same reason. So many angry, judgemental contributions... I never thought I was a snowflake.... But maybe I am! "

It can take time to find your way on here but when you do it can’t be a lot of fun. Steer clear of the shouty people if it’s not your thing. It works for me I hope you enjoy the forums.

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I fancied a bit of a change so I popped over to Twitter. Oh my word! What a scary place that is. Everyone is so shouty and they insult one another constantly. I’ve seen words in sentences to label people that just seem so daft.

Gammon - or gammon head

Bot - everyone is called a bot

Troll - well I’m familiar with that from the forums.

And if you have less than 30 followers they laugh at you. I have closed my account and returned to safe space

What do you make of Twitter?

Tbh I find all social media tedious drivel and pointless. My life doesn’t require it "

It’s good to know what works for you. Life is better once you remove things that have no meaning for you

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

Do you have a favourite cheese? Or vegan alternative

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"I kinda like Twitter. I accept the many problems of it. The fibs and insults too. But admit I took a sabbatical from it until Covid hit for about a year. You can end up wasting time on it.

Depends how you use it, who you follow, private lock for my own account, you can even stop people replying.

Hello you

I do feel you have to have a thick skin to be on there, or you should follow non controversial accounts.

Do you miss it?

I've never had the pleasure of twitter and only a very recent participant in the fab forums..and still trying to find my feet (cue image of bambi stumbling on the ice) Which I am in 2 minds to stick with for the same reason. So many angry, judgemental contributions... I never thought I was a snowflake.... But maybe I am!

It can take time to find your way on here but when you do it can’t be a lot of fun. Steer clear of the shouty people if it’s not your thing. It works for me I hope you enjoy the forums. "

Thanks Babs, I am hoping it will be a similar experience to popping into a pub and having a friendly chat with a bunch of like minded souls, learn a few new things, make a few new friends... At a safe social distance obviously.

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Do you have a favourite cheese? Or vegan alternative "

I do ... why do you ask? Is this something I’m not going to understand?

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I kinda like Twitter. I accept the many problems of it. The fibs and insults too. But admit I took a sabbatical from it until Covid hit for about a year. You can end up wasting time on it.

Depends how you use it, who you follow, private lock for my own account, you can even stop people replying.

Hello you

I do feel you have to have a thick skin to be on there, or you should follow non controversial accounts.

Do you miss it?

I've never had the pleasure of twitter and only a very recent participant in the fab forums..and still trying to find my feet (cue image of bambi stumbling on the ice) Which I am in 2 minds to stick with for the same reason. So many angry, judgemental contributions... I never thought I was a snowflake.... But maybe I am!

It can take time to find your way on here but when you do it can’t be a lot of fun. Steer clear of the shouty people if it’s not your thing. It works for me I hope you enjoy the forums.

Thanks Babs, I am hoping it will be a similar experience to popping into a pub and having a friendly chat with a bunch of like minded souls, learn a few new things, make a few new friends... At a safe social distance obviously. "

That is a great way to look at it

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"I thought it was just me that refused to have anything to do with it!

Never been on it, as the original premise seemed pointless, and don't see that ever changing

I'm even disillusioned with Facebook and barely use it these days "

I think people are finding they don’t need these channels and they are filling up with narcissistic and insecure people publicly wallowing in their self

We have messaging apps for Comms , forums for discussion and valid news/journalism sources - this is enough ? I think it is. We share the odd thing on Facebook still it’s kind of bigger that a WhatsApp group chat

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


"Do you have a favourite cheese? Or vegan alternative

I do ... why do you ask? Is this something I’m not going to understand? "

Haha, it's a guy who popular on twitter, he follows celebs, he keeps asking them what their favourite cheese is, some have answered some haven't

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Do you have a favourite cheese? Or vegan alternative

I do ... why do you ask? Is this something I’m not going to understand?

Haha, it's a guy who popular on twitter, he follows celebs, he keeps asking them what their favourite cheese is, some have answered some haven't "

Now why didn’t I know that when I was on there?

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

I like to dip in and out. It is like the Wild West compared to here.

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I like to dip in and out. It is like the Wild West compared to here."

You are so right

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By *amescoupleCouple
over a year ago

north walsham

We have both been one Twitter for years. But tend to keep it to very specific interests.

Don’t see the toxicity etc but if someone does appear. It’s the block button and job done.

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"We have both been one Twitter for years. But tend to keep it to very specific interests.

Don’t see the toxicity etc but if someone does appear. It’s the block button and job done. "

That’s the easiest way to deal with it probably. Many people clearly do enjoy it

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By *amescoupleCouple
over a year ago

north walsham

Yeah we tend to use it for our normal hobbies. So it’s just full of that and the nfl team we follow. So it keeps a lot of the less desirables at bay

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Yeah we tend to use it for our normal hobbies. So it’s just full of that and the nfl team we follow. So it keeps a lot of the less desirables at bay"

That is definitely where I went wrong. I just followed all sorts you live and learn.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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I've actually really enjoyed my (personal) Twitter experience - I've made some great friends and learned a lot of interesting things. To be fair I do stick to the sex positive/poly blogging community so they are generally friendlier. I think Twitter is just like fab forum but amped up to the max. You still read the same close minded, lacking compassion crap on here just on a smaller scale.

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By *ensual-dominant-passionMan
over a year ago

sheffield

Twitter Twatter

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I've actually really enjoyed my (personal) Twitter experience - I've made some great friends and learned a lot of interesting things. To be fair I do stick to the sex positive/poly blogging community so they are generally friendlier. I think Twitter is just like fab forum but amped up to the max. You still read the same close minded, lacking compassion crap on here just on a smaller scale. "

Meli I didn’t follow anything remotely to do with sex. That was clearly a mistake I’m glad you have had a positive experience though, it’s good to know.

‘Amped up to the max’ is a good way of putting it and I agree.

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Twitter Twatter"

Indeed

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By *heekyFlirtyCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Stockport


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I have closed my account and returned to safe space

What do you make of Twitter? "

Who would have thought fabswingers was a safe place. But on the whole I find everyone here much nicer. I’ve recently deleted my Facebook account for much the same reason!

Twitter, tried it once, didn’t like it!

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By *he way you moveMan
over a year ago

Inverness

Social media is full of anger and hate right now, pretty depressing. I can't help but look though.

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

Fab is incredibly tame in comparison to Twitter and Facebook.

I don't understand why people start throwing glitter around on here saying it's negative because it's a totally different atmosphere.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

I always second guess commenting. Can I be arsed to get in a Twitter argument? You'll never change their mind so often just don't bother.

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"

I have closed my account and returned to safe space

What do you make of Twitter?

Who would have thought fabswingers was a safe place. But on the whole I find everyone here much nicer. I’ve recently deleted my Facebook account for much the same reason!

Twitter, tried it once, didn’t like it! "

It’s all relative I also find them much nicer here. Twitter felt quite savage at times.

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Social media is full of anger and hate right now, pretty depressing. I can't help but look though. "

Do it get you down when you read it?

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Fab is incredibly tame in comparison to Twitter and Facebook.

I don't understand why people start throwing glitter around on here saying it's negative because it's a totally different atmosphere. "

I think if you’ve popped yourself into twitter for a while you can definitely feel the difference on here, mild by comparison. I could live in a world of glitter though I’ve got to say

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


"Twitter is brutal, I got blocked by a well known rick n roll star for saying he’s always moaning, which he is.

It can be brutal. No place for a softie like me I think.

Why did you read him if he is always moaning. It’s not good for you "

I asked him what his favourite soup was and he replied, he usually ignores questions, so I thought we were best mates!

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I always second guess commenting. Can I be arsed to get in a Twitter argument? You'll never change their mind so often just don't bother. "

Now I think that’s key to any forum. Giving your opinion is a good thing but trying to change others opinions by arguing just won’t work. People dig their heels in

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Twitter is brutal, I got blocked by a well known rick n roll star for saying he’s always moaning, which he is.

It can be brutal. No place for a softie like me I think.

Why did you read him if he is always moaning. It’s not good for you

I asked him what his favourite soup was and he replied, he usually ignores questions, so I thought we were best mates! "

that’ll teach ya!

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

you came back though

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


"I always second guess commenting. Can I be arsed to get in a Twitter argument? You'll never change their mind so often just don't bother.

Now I think that’s key to any forum. Giving your opinion is a good thing but trying to change others opinions by arguing just won’t work. People dig their heels in "

The thing is with twitter it's worldwide, so lots more opinions from all over the globe, even the flat earth people are on it

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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" you came back though "

Of course I did my lovely I was just having a bit of fab quiet time.

Now drag up a chair and I’ll grab us a drink and you can tell me all about what I’ve missed ...

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By *olarbear73Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

Babs - it’s where I get some of my “material”. The trick is finding who to follow.

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By *abs.. OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Babs - it’s where I get some of my “material”. The trick is finding who to follow. "

PB you need to message me with this knowledge

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By *he way you moveMan
over a year ago

Inverness


"Social media is full of anger and hate right now, pretty depressing. I can't help but look though.

Do it get you down when you read it? "

It does actually. I don't think Instagram is as bad. Yea you get trolls making stupid and nasty comments but what folk post in general is a lot less angry than Facebook and Twitter. I think on those two it's the sharing/re-tweeting of doom, gloom and propaganda that's the problem.

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

Hello Babs ..

What’s Twitter

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

It’s a shame some people just see the negative side of Twitter.

If someone came on Fab and said it’s just full of people cheating on their partners, treating others like prostitutes I’m sure others would say it’s not just like that.

Twitter has lots of lovely people on it, if it wasn’t for places like Twitter, Captain Tom, for example, would definitely not have been able to raise as much money as he did.

There’s lots of support on there.

Twitter has filters too for people to use, you can make your account private, you can mute or even block people.

Don’t criticise something you know nothing or very little about.

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip


"I fancied a bit of a change so I popped over to Twitter. Oh my word! What a scary place that is. Everyone is so shouty and they insult one another constantly. I’ve seen words in sentences to label people that just seem so daft.

Gammon - or gammon head

Bot - everyone is called a bot

Troll - well I’m familiar with that from the forums.

And if you have less than 30 followers they laugh at you. I have closed my account and returned to safe space

What do you make of Twitter? "

I have virtually no presence on social media. I have no interest in broadcasting my life and thoughts to the world. I don't know why anybody else would be interested either. That's just me (Luke). Hannah on the other hand is on Facebook and Twitter all the time. It upsets her a lot at the moment too.

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


"It’s a shame some people just see the negative side of Twitter.

If someone came on Fab and said it’s just full of people cheating on their partners, treating others like prostitutes I’m sure others would say it’s not just like that.

Twitter has lots of lovely people on it, if it wasn’t for places like Twitter, Captain Tom, for example, would definitely not have been able to raise as much money as he did.

There’s lots of support on there.

Twitter has filters too for people to use, you can make your account private, you can mute or even block people.

Don’t criticise something you know nothing or very little about."

Summing the thread up for most commenters ‘I went on it for a short amount of time, encountered a small number of people I didn’t like so I left and now I’ll tell everyone it’s awful’ or ‘I’ve never used it but I’ll stick the boot in anyway’

Good twitter thread everyone

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By *omesticflightMan
over a year ago

Burton-on-Trent

Depends. I find twitter best for finding academic stuff, 'guerilla journalism' you dont find on TV news. I like the absurd surreal corner of Weird Twitter.

People are often trigger-happy and mean on it tho. Can only use it in short&sharp shocks.

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

I like twitter, sadly it’s where I get most of my news coverage from about what’s happening in the world, as nowhere else covers it.

I don’t argue with people or get involved, so don’t get called any of those names. I only have 27 followers (had 22k on my last account but hated it so deleted it) and just tweet random shite.

Kinda like fab

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


"Fab is incredibly tame in comparison to Twitter and Facebook.

I don't understand why people start throwing glitter around on here saying it's negative because it's a totally different atmosphere.

I think if you’ve popped yourself into twitter for a while you can definitely feel the difference on here, mild by comparison. I could live in a world of glitter though I’ve got to say "

There's glitter on Twitter if you look for it.

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

Lately I’ve really got into Twitter, it’s a fascinating mix of information, humour & utter madness.

It’s a bit like here on a massive scale, you get to “know” others that interact with the same people you follow.

I’ve learnt a lot about a lot!

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

I have a Twitter account that I use mainly to follow local musicians on. I very rarely write a post on there, but it is linked to my bookface account so anything I post on FB automatically re-posts to Twitter.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

Twitter is good for following things you are interested in, other than that I’m not a poster. As my younger cousins join and follow I tell them not to bother as I don’t post anything. Someone introduced me to naughty twitter, that was an eye opener

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