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

About to open a can of worms here

Why can’t people mainly women and couples on here cannot accept a nice compliment from guys

A simple thanks is enough to be polite

Even if the guy is not what they are looking for

Can’t wait for the fab site rules to be quoted

Get the popcorn ready

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

I agree but I also understand that the volume of mails that some get probably makes that difficult

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


"I agree but I also understand that the volume of mails that some get probably makes that difficult "

If they are reading there messages

Doesn’t take all day to type thanks then press send

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

I think you have answered your own question.

Plus a lot of people do get bombarded with messages so it may make it a real ask to reply to every message. My FB gets hundreds a day sometimes even during a pandemic.

The Popcorn comments are so hilarious”!

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle

I often do send a reply thank you but often this can lead to men thinking you are interested and want to engage, not all men of course.

The other thing is the number of messages, sometimes it is impossible to reply to everyone and we don't get nearly as many as the single ladies.

Kx

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

I always say thanks to compliments.

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By *affeine DuskMan
over a year ago

Caerphilly

Why break message filter effectiveness just to say 'gee thanks'?

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

Nice penis on you op.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Also OP you may indeed be polite which is great. However some chaps use the reply as a way of trying to get an in and then try and carry on further.

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


"Nice penis on you op."

Thank you xx

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


"Also OP you may indeed be polite which is great. However some chaps use the reply as a way of trying to get an in and then try and carry on further. "

I don’t ask to meet them ever

Just compliment them

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

Sometimes I do say thank you. The problem is you then end up with further message's and potentiality in an exchange you don't really want to be in.

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


"I always say thanks to compliments."

Very nice pictures and profile

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

Generally if I send a polite thank you most guys dont see that, they read 'I want to have sex with you'

and it starts a saga...

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

Because it doesn’t stop there, if a woman replies there will always be a follow up reply and if she’s not interested why should she engage in dialogue.

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


"Sometimes I do say thank you. The problem is you then end up with further message's and potentiality in an exchange you don't really want to be in. "

Understand that I really do

Once I’ve complimented said profile

I don’t expect any more replies as many are not looking for mature guys

It’s just a compliment after all

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish


"I always say thanks to compliments.

Very nice pictures and profile

"

Thank you.x

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


"Sometimes I do say thank you. The problem is you then end up with further message's and potentiality in an exchange you don't really want to be in.

Understand that I really do

Once I’ve complimented said profile

I don’t expect any more replies as many are not looking for mature guys

It’s just a compliment after all

"

Is it just a compliment though, there’s usually always a deeper subtext.

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


"I agree but I also understand that the volume of mails that some get probably makes that difficult

If they are reading there messages

Doesn’t take all day to type thanks then press send "

Too many men see any reply as

If people reply as some kind of interest. So they reply to the 'thanks' to try and get a conversation going.

Blame the men who are disrespectful.

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

I try to say thank you, and almost always reply to a message if I've opened it to read it, but I miss most if I'm honest. Also, replying with thanks inevitably leads to a "you're welcome, so how can I meet you?" reply back. And so the inbox grows.

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

Replying to every message would be really time consuming and open up conversations I don't want to have.

I think for the people who think no reply is rude they need to get a thicker skin.

You will never understand how it is to be female on a site like this - saying 'thankyou' 50 times a day would be exhausting

Not to mention the replies from the thankyou message.

I can't be arsed.

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


"Sometimes I do say thank you. The problem is you then end up with further message's and potentiality in an exchange you don't really want to be in.

Understand that I really do

Once I’ve complimented said profile

I don’t expect any more replies as many are not looking for mature guys

It’s just a compliment after all

"

I understand that however, I also see posts like this and status updates complaining which in itself is off-putting.

If you genuinely expect nothing in return for your compliment then why this thread? Please don't think I'm being cheeky, I'm not I'm just bemused by it all. There will be loads of reasons why there's no reply but the assumption is often that it's rude or the receiver is up the self etc etc. I'm sure you're lovely and your compliments will make someone smile, you don't need the validation of a response surely

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By *all me FlikWoman
over a year ago

Galaxy Far Far Away


"Sometimes I do say thank you. The problem is you then end up with further message's and potentiality in an exchange you don't really want to be in.

Understand that I really do

Once I’ve complimented said profile

I don’t expect any more replies as many are not looking for mature guys

It’s just a compliment after all

"

I also try to reply but sadly 99.7%* of messagers dont see it the way you do so 300 messages becomes 599 messages.

*made up statistics

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

Beginning to sort of understand the views of the lady’s and couples reasoning in not replying to compliments

always taught to be polite to others people and respect everyone

Which I do

Hope everyone has a great weekend and stay safe

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

Often saying thank you opens the flood gates to an endless row of unwanted messages plus it takes to long, i would spend all day answering messages !!

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

It leads to ping pong and grows exponentially

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


"It leads to ping pong and grows exponentially"

I love your use of the word exponentially.

No need to thank me for complimenting your vocabulary.

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


"About to open a can of worms here

Why can’t people mainly women and couples on here cannot accept a nice compliment from guys

A simple thanks is enough to be polite

Even if the guy is not what they are looking for

Can’t wait for the fab site rules to be quoted

Get the popcorn ready "

We/I reply to all messages as per our profile because I have plenty of time on my hands but to be honest we get so many crap messages I wish I could just reply with a short sharp FUCK OFF because some men not all but some just don’t deserve a reply because they put no effort in to their migration message at all.

Alas op a non reply is as per fab rules a no thank you but I do feel your pain.

T

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By *nna WulfWoman
over a year ago

Wandsworth

In my (very humble) opinion, a compliment is not so different from an insult in that it is an unsolicited opinion.

I struggle to adhere to convention. Why should I be grateful for your opinion about my body?

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


"In my (very humble) opinion, a compliment is not so different from an insult in that it is an unsolicited opinion.

I struggle to adhere to convention. Why should I be grateful for your opinion about my body?

"

Oh give over

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


"About to open a can of worms here

Why can’t people mainly women and couples on here cannot accept a nice compliment from guys

A simple thanks is enough to be polite

Even if the guy is not what they are looking for

Can’t wait for the fab site rules to be quoted

Get the popcorn ready "

Don't send compliments to people you don't know in case they might not thank you afterwards

Problem solved.

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

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

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


"In my (very humble) opinion, a compliment is not so different from an insult in that it is an unsolicited opinion.

I struggle to adhere to convention. Why should I be grateful for your opinion about my body?

"

I actually love this!

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


"[Removed by poster at 21/11/20 09:15:23]"

Oh dear ..

We saw that - not very polite was it

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


"In my (very humble) opinion, a compliment is not so different from an insult in that it is an unsolicited opinion.

I struggle to adhere to convention. Why should I be grateful for your opinion about my body?

"

If you don't want comments on your body don't post it on the internet

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


"In my (very humble) opinion, a compliment is not so different from an insult in that it is an unsolicited opinion.

I struggle to adhere to convention. Why should I be grateful for your opinion about my body?

I actually love this! "

I don't love this- it comes across as snooty and full of bad attitude.

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


"In my (very humble) opinion, a compliment is not so different from an insult in that it is an unsolicited opinion.

I struggle to adhere to convention. Why should I be grateful for your opinion about my body?

If you don't want comments on your body don't post it on the internet "

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By *ustin666666Man
over a year ago

Nottingham


"In my (very humble) opinion, a compliment is not so different from an insult in that it is an unsolicited opinion.

I struggle to adhere to convention. Why should I be grateful for your opinion about my body?

"

Really lol

Don't flaunt it then. Then they won't ??????

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks


"In my (very humble) opinion, a compliment is not so different from an insult in that it is an unsolicited opinion.

I struggle to adhere to convention. Why should I be grateful for your opinion about my body?

"

Love your profile pic

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

I almost posted on the same topic earlier.

I had a couple wink at me...so I sent a message with a good morning, happy Saturday kind of thing. They read it but no reply

So annoying, especially as they sent the first wink. Had I replied with 'Thanks for the wink, fancy a shag?' then I'd understand the radio silence!!

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By *nna WulfWoman
over a year ago

Wandsworth


"In my (very humble) opinion, a compliment is not so different from an insult in that it is an unsolicited opinion.

I struggle to adhere to convention. Why should I be grateful for your opinion about my body?

Love your profile pic "

Not as much as I love yours

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks


"In my (very humble) opinion, a compliment is not so different from an insult in that it is an unsolicited opinion.

I struggle to adhere to convention. Why should I be grateful for your opinion about my body?

Love your profile pic

Not as much as I love yours "

Thank you it’s my best side.

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


"I almost posted on the same topic earlier.

I had a couple wink at me...so I sent a message with a good morning, happy Saturday kind of thing. They read it but no reply

So annoying, especially as they sent the first wink. Had I replied with 'Thanks for the wink, fancy a shag?' then I'd understand the radio silence!!"

I’ve had the same happen to me

Some have blocked me before I’ve even seen the wink

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


"In my (very humble) opinion, a compliment is not so different from an insult in that it is an unsolicited opinion.

I struggle to adhere to convention. Why should I be grateful for your opinion about my body?

I actually love this!

I don't love this- it comes across as snooty and full of bad attitude.

"

I'm often accused of being those things. And if that's what they think, then fine. Their perogative. The reality is I'm here for me, not to please other people. So if I don't want to respond, I won't. If I want to post photos I will. If I choose to ignore my messages, I can.

Too many people assume that being on here must mean you're constantly up for it and are going to forget your own preferences. Or worse, have some sort of unwritten obligations to random strangers on the internet.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

We can and we always reply, may take a while sometimes but think it’s only polite.

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


"We can and we always reply, may take a while sometimes but think it’s only polite. "

My point too

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

Time to close this thread now I think

Been good fun and banter which is always good

I hope everyone has a great weekend in what ever they are going to do

But please stay safe and be happy

Yet miserable sods lol (joke for those who can’t take a joke )

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"I agree but I also understand that the volume of mails that some get probably makes that difficult

If they are reading there messages

Doesn’t take all day to type thanks then press send "

We used to politely say Ty to such messages, although that often led to the sender thinking being replied to meant a shag was on the cards..

Granted that's not the case with all guys but there are some who are pinging out the same message to multiple people they even forget that 24 hrs previously they had politely been told no Ty..

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


"We can and we always reply, may take a while sometimes but think it’s only polite.

My point too

"

Alternatively cut the crap and add a line in to your opening message OP... "I understand no reply means no thanks, happy fabbing"

Simples.. Done

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


"We can and we always reply, may take a while sometimes but think it’s only polite.

My point too

Alternatively cut the crap and add a line in to your opening message OP... "I understand no reply means no thanks, happy fabbing"

Simples.. Done"

The point was to your point if you get my point

Done

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


"We can and we always reply, may take a while sometimes but think it’s only polite.

My point too

Alternatively cut the crap and add a line in to your opening message OP... "I understand no reply means no thanks, happy fabbing"

Simples.. Done

The point was to your point if you get my point

Done "

No your point is putting the onus onto the receiver, my point is take ownership and be accountable for your own actions

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

over a year ago

East Sussex

We reply to 9 out of 10 messages. It's easy for us as we get very few.

My personal opinion is that life is much less stressful if you accept insignificant things that you can't change.

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

Do you reply to all the junk mail that you receive from Royal Mail.

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod

over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"Sometimes I do say thank you. The problem is you then end up with further message's and potentiality in an exchange you don't really want to be in.

Understand that I really do

Once I’ve complimented said profile

I don’t expect any more replies as many are not looking for mature guys

It’s just a compliment after all

I understand that however, I also see posts like this and status updates complaining which in itself is off-putting.

If you genuinely expect nothing in return for your compliment then why this thread? Please don't think I'm being cheeky, I'm not I'm just bemused by it all. There will be loads of reasons why there's no reply but the assumption is often that it's rude or the receiver is up the self etc etc. I'm sure you're lovely and your compliments will make someone smile, you don't need the validation of a response surely "

Nail. Head.

Imagine you walked into a bar, saw an attractive woman and said something complimentary.

How do you think they'd react to a random stranger saying something? A suspect the majority would give you an odd look and ignore you.

Why should it be any different on here?

Compliments are nice of course but you can't expect a response. Nobody is obliged to do anything on here.

A

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

Op, you had quite a few replies to your initial post. Have you replied to everyone? Or are you picking and choosing which ones to answer ? Surely it’s now polite to go back over the thread and reply to everyone who’s commented.

Luckily there’s no rule telling you, that you have to reply, quite the opposite.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Some use it as an opener to strike up random conversations though. They say hi one week, and then disappear, only to emerge three months later with a message asking how my fanny is doing.

Because I look at their profile and see we chatted (albeit forgotten about what) I give them a full on gynaecological review.

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

The problem with compliments on here is that they are often not seen as genuine.

I'm sure I'm not the only woman on here that believes some will say anything if they think it will increase their chances..

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

Another thing in my humble opinion. Would you take a compliment as genuine from a guy with a full bag of balls...

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

Am taking it that no body likes or wants compliments

Fair enough

I respect everyone’s views and decisions

Happy Fabbing people stay safe and stay sane

Have a great weekend

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London


"About to open a can of worms here

Why can’t people mainly women and couples on here cannot accept a nice compliment from guys

A simple thanks is enough to be polite

Even if the guy is not what they are looking for

Can’t wait for the fab site rules to be quoted

Get the popcorn ready "

When visible my profile states, without ambiguity the type of person I'm looking for. Belt and braces: I state I won't reply to anyone outwith what I'm looking for.

If someone wants to waste their time contacting me, knowing they don't meet what I'm looking for I really could give a toss if they're offended I've not replied to their message.

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire


"Am taking it that no body likes or wants compliments

Fair enough

I respect everyone’s views and decisions

Happy Fabbing people stay safe and stay sane

Have a great weekend "

So couples and women are rude if they don’t reply to your complimentary messages. But you still haven’t replied to every comment made on your thread. Wouldn’t you agree that’s a bit hypocritical?

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


"Some use it as an opener to strike up random conversations though. They say hi one week, and then disappear, only to emerge three months later with a message asking how my fanny is doing.

Because I look at their profile and see we chatted (albeit forgotten about what) I give them a full on gynaecological review.

"

Remind me never to ask you how your fanny is doing

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


"Sometimes I do say thank you. The problem is you then end up with further message's and potentiality in an exchange you don't really want to be in. "

Yes, that happens quite a lot so i use the "thank you, hope you find what you're looking for, happy fabbing" closure response

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By *ringles0510Woman
over a year ago

Central Borders


"Another thing in my humble opinion. Would you take a compliment as genuine from a guy with a full bag of balls..."

Quite frequently it's so over the top and laid on so thick it clearly isn't genuine x

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


"Another thing in my humble opinion. Would you take a compliment as genuine from a guy with a full bag of balls..."

Even I get compliments! Scary desperate times.

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


"In my (very humble) opinion, a compliment is not so different from an insult in that it is an unsolicited opinion.

I struggle to adhere to convention. Why should I be grateful for your opinion about my body?

I actually love this!

I don't love this- it comes across as snooty and full of bad attitude.

I'm often accused of being those things. And if that's what they think, then fine. Their perogative. The reality is I'm here for me, not to please other people. So if I don't want to respond, I won't. If I want to post photos I will. If I choose to ignore my messages, I can.

Too many people assume that being on here must mean you're constantly up for it and are going to forget your own preferences. Or worse, have some sort of unwritten obligations to random strangers on the internet.

"

If you are directing all of that rant at my comment then just

I clearly know nothing about being a woman on the internet

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By *irty desireWoman
over a year ago

newcatle

I have now updated my bio to cover this problem of expecting a reply...not my problem if they can’t read

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


"I always say thanks to compliments."

As do I. Common courtesy, it costs nothing but a few moments of your time. The whole of the web could do with remembering that.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

over a year ago

East Sussex


"I always say thanks to compliments.

As do I. Common courtesy, it costs nothing but a few moments of your time. The whole of the web could do with remembering that."

I think that's the crux of the matter. Virtual communication removes people from each other. On the awfulness scale of internet nastiness not saying thanks when complimented is at the low end. However I think as you say everybody should consider how their messages impact others. Everybody.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"About to open a can of worms here

Why can’t people mainly women and couples on here cannot accept a nice compliment from guys

A simple thanks is enough to be polite

Even if the guy is not what they are looking for

Can’t wait for the fab site rules to be quoted

Get the popcorn ready "

Because what in your mind is a "polite complement " to my mind and perhaps some ladies appears to be yet a other lame platitude

I do not understand the psychology behind the men who feel them giving an unsolicited compliment is some sort of valiant act worthy of praise ????

It's not rude if a person finds you unattractive, you may need to get used to this !

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Also OP you may indeed be polite which is great. However some chaps use the reply as a way of trying to get an in and then try and carry on further.

I don’t ask to meet them ever

Just compliment them

"

How annoying for them

I almost see this action as a little patronising???

Perhaps I say this as I think a complement is special for it to mean something it should not become trite, over used

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


"About to open a can of worms here

Why can’t people mainly women and couples on here cannot accept a nice compliment from guys

A simple thanks is enough to be polite

Even if the guy is not what they are looking for

Can’t wait for the fab site rules to be quoted

Get the popcorn ready

Because what in your mind is a "polite complement " to my mind and perhaps some ladies appears to be yet a other lame platitude

I do not understand the psychology behind the men who feel them giving an unsolicited compliment is some sort of valiant act worthy of praise ????

It's not rude if a person finds you unattractive, you may need to get used to this !"

Not asking them there opinion on my profile or if the fancy me just a thanks is enough

Really opened a worm farm today haven’t I

Makes great reading anyway

It’s just a compliment not a request

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


"In my (very humble) opinion, a compliment is not so different from an insult in that it is an unsolicited opinion.

I struggle to adhere to convention. Why should I be grateful for your opinion about my body?

I actually love this!

I don't love this- it comes across as snooty and full of bad attitude.

"

Yep, it’s like people who say I don’t engage in small talk, well aren’t you just the maverick outsider!

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By *ent in BlackMan
over a year ago

Silsden


"Sometimes I do say thank you. The problem is you then end up with further message's and potentiality in an exchange you don't really want to be in.

Understand that I really do

Once I’ve complimented said profile

I don’t expect any more replies as many are not looking for mature guys

It’s just a compliment after all

"

Ok, so look at the responses on here and see that the trend is usually people carry on after the thankyou.

Whilst that might not be you, the emerging trend is. How does the receiver of the message know your that small minority that doesn’t continue? They don’t so they treat all messages the same.

Not all wasps will sting you.

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

I don't think sending a compliment is a great way to engage someone in conversation

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

They do accept the nice compliment. They just don't reply and they are right not to.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I feel a thread coming on .........

I'm resisting .... but we all know what resistance is...

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

I prefer to do a bit of gentle piss taking, rather than pay a compliment, that way you get to see if they can give as good as they get and whether they’ve got something about them, where can they go with ‘you’re gorgeous!’ Etc, you just set yourself as a fawning sycophant.

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


"I agree but I also understand that the volume of mails that some get probably makes that difficult

If they are reading there messages

Doesn’t take all day to type thanks then press send "

Since I uploaded my new videos this morning I've had 238 messages.

It's only 1.15pm

Shall I reply to everyone who has said "nice vids"?

I'd run out of message allowance so I cant chat to friends.

I wouldn't have the time.

I'd rather save my messages for those who spark a conversation, not reply to someone who says "nice ass"

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By *uriouscouple83Couple
over a year ago

Worcester


"I feel a thread coming on .........

I'm resisting .... but we all know what resistance is... "

Yes, Resistance = Voltage ÷ Current

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

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"I always say thanks to compliments.

As do I. Common courtesy, it costs nothing but a few moments of your time. The whole of the web could do with remembering that."

A few moments to say thanks to each compliment some women get on here can take literally hours. If women are expected to answer every message, I'm pretty sure a lot would leave. Fab is meant to be about having fun, not endless admin work to save hurting some men's delicate egos

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


"I agree but I also understand that the volume of mails that some get probably makes that difficult

If they are reading there messages

Doesn’t take all day to type thanks then press send "

It does if you've got 347 messages to respond to.

You're not owed a response I'm afraid.

Lu

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


"In my (very humble) opinion, a compliment is not so different from an insult in that it is an unsolicited opinion.

I struggle to adhere to convention. Why should I be grateful for your opinion about my body?

I actually love this!

I don't love this- it comes across as snooty and full of bad attitude.

Yep, it’s like people who say I don’t engage in small talk, well aren’t you just the maverick outsider! "

Ha yeah ' maverick outsider' being the polite version of what I'd call them

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


"I prefer to do a bit of gentle piss taking, rather than pay a compliment, that way you get to see if they can give as good as they get and whether they’ve got something about them, where can they go with ‘you’re gorgeous!’ Etc, you just set yourself as a fawning sycophant."

I would agree with this...

I'm not into the whole ott compliment thing. Making me laugh will get you further than telling me I'm "soooooo hot"

And let's be honest, there are some beautiful people on fab...but if you're telling some woman you've seen 3 pics of that she's the most beautiful woman you've ever seen, you either need to get out more, or someone lied to you when they said that approach would work

Lu

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By *ly-FoxMan
over a year ago

mobile


"About to open a can of worms here

Why can’t people mainly women and couples on here cannot accept a nice compliment from guys

A simple thanks is enough to be polite

Even if the guy is not what they are looking for

Can’t wait for the fab site rules to be quoted

Get the popcorn ready "

How about they add an automatic reply button like "Thanks but you're not what I'm looking for"

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By *irty desireWoman
over a year ago

newcatle

All these threads banging on about people not replying to messages is really starting to suck the fun out of the forums now like...maybe have a whinging section like the virus one so we don’t have to enter

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


"All these threads banging on about people not replying to messages is really starting to suck the fun out of the forums now like...maybe have a whinging section like the virus one so we don’t have to enter "

yeah moan club

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...


"About to open a can of worms here

Why can’t people mainly women and couples on here cannot accept a nice compliment from guys

A simple thanks is enough to be polite

Even if the guy is not what they are looking for

Can’t wait for the fab site rules to be quoted

Get the popcorn ready "

Problem is that many (maybe most) guys on here take the "thanks" as an invite to get into a conversation.

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


"About to open a can of worms here

Why can’t people mainly women and couples on here cannot accept a nice compliment from guys

A simple thanks is enough to be polite

Even if the guy is not what they are looking for

Can’t wait for the fab site rules to be quoted

Get the popcorn ready

How about they add an automatic reply button like "Thanks but you're not what I'm looking for" "

That would be awesome!!!!!

Yes please Mr Admin

Make it so

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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago

somewhere, someplace


"I agree but I also understand that the volume of mails that some get probably makes that difficult

If they are reading there messages

Doesn’t take all day to type thanks then press send

It does if you've got 347 messages to respond to.

You're not owed a response I'm afraid.

Lu "

This! I uploaded some pics today and my inbox was filled with almost 100 messages, I don't have time to go through every one of them to say thanks

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

Women dont have to accept a compliment just to appease a mans ego or something along such lines.

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

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


"I agree but I also understand that the volume of mails that some get probably makes that difficult

If they are reading there messages

Doesn’t take all day to type thanks then press send

It does if you've got 347 messages to respond to.

You're not owed a response I'm afraid.

Lu

This! I uploaded some pics today and my inbox was filled with almost 100 messages, I don't have time to go through every one of them to say thanks "

A fab is a compliment

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

I allways say ty x

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

Women do get 100s of messages

Just put thanks in your Status

As they say in Yorkshire “that’ll do”

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


"Women do get 100s of messages

Just put thanks in your Status

As they say in Yorkshire “that’ll do”

"

Why should we?

We're here for us...not random strangers enjoyment.

No one is entitled or owed anything here, you should reeeeeally get your head around that or you're gonna end up pretty disappointed a lot of the time.

Lu

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By *ogan WillowCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

We find a fab is a great way of showing ones appreciation and encourages us to post more.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"I feel a thread coming on .........

I'm resisting .... but we all know what resistance is...

Yes, Resistance = Voltage ÷ Current "

No.... it's few tiles

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


"I feel a thread coming on .........

I'm resisting .... but we all know what resistance is...

Yes, Resistance = Voltage ÷ Current

No.... it's few tiles"

I would like to read that thread Granny

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

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By *_DirectorMan
over a year ago

Middle of somewhere

If the ladies don't like the look of the profile or photos you won't get a response ..

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By *aCaiMan
over a year ago

Telford


"If the ladies don't like the look of the profile or photos you won't get a response .. "

Tbh even if they do like the look they still don’t reply

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By *_DirectorMan
over a year ago

Middle of somewhere

True , I'm no stranger here and I'm an no fool , but it seem like eBay for the ladies here , no matter how nice you can be , if you don't fit a list of requirements you can forget it ..

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


"True , I'm no stranger here and I'm an no fool , but it seem like eBay for the ladies here , no matter how nice you can be , if you don't fit a list of requirements you can forget it ..

"

Well.. Yes?! It's like going to B+Q for a specific spare part, but they don't have your brand... You wouldn't buy a similar one because there are lots available and it looks nice.. But won't fit

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"I agree but I also understand that the volume of mails that some get probably makes that difficult

If they are reading there messages

Doesn’t take all day to type thanks then press send "

Does to do it 1000 times plus them can then always get past your filters once you've messaged them.

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By *_DirectorMan
over a year ago

Middle of somewhere


"True , I'm no stranger here and I'm an no fool , but it seem like eBay for the ladies here , no matter how nice you can be , if you don't fit a list of requirements you can forget it ..

Well.. Yes?! It's like going to B+Q for a specific spare part, but they don't have your brand... You wouldn't buy a similar one because there are lots available and it looks nice.. But won't fit "

At least you admit it ...

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


"True , I'm no stranger here and I'm an no fool , but it seem like eBay for the ladies here , no matter how nice you can be , if you don't fit a list of requirements you can forget it ..

Well.. Yes?! It's like going to B+Q for a specific spare part, but they don't have your brand... You wouldn't buy a similar one because there are lots available and it looks nice.. But won't fit

At least you admit it ... "

Arrgghh, but there is nothing to 'admit'?! It's the way it is ?!

Say if you liked blondes and i sent you a sultry, funny, witty, friendly first contact message.. But mentioned i was a redhead, you'd think, oh she sounds like a top bird, but she's not blonde.. Hey ho.. Maybe the next one will be as good, but blonde too!

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

I would say approximately 100% of the messages we receive from single men (despite an express instruction that we are not looking for single men) starts off as a compliment. Then invariably turns in to let's meet if we engage in any shape or form.

So usually we just ignore.

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By *andK78Couple
over a year ago

Newport

Fab a pic is a compliment.

Continuous messages when not asked for is not.

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland


"Fab a pic is a compliment.

Continuous messages when not asked for is not."

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


"Fab a pic is a compliment.

Continuous messages when not asked for is not."

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


"I would say approximately 100% of the messages we receive from single men (despite an express instruction that we are not looking for single men) starts off as a compliment. Then invariably turns in to let's meet if we engage in any shape or form.

So usually we just ignore. "

Why don't you use your filters to stop them being able to contact you?

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By *andK78Couple
over a year ago

Newport


"I would say approximately 100% of the messages we receive from single men (despite an express instruction that we are not looking for single men) starts off as a compliment. Then invariably turns in to let's meet if we engage in any shape or form.

So usually we just ignore.

Why don't you use your filters to stop them being able to contact you?"

Once you have replied to let's say a guy, even filters on they can still contact you there after.

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By *orello-pieWoman
over a year ago

southwest


"About to open a can of worms here

Why can’t people mainly women and couples on here cannot accept a nice compliment from guys

A simple thanks is enough to be polite

Even if the guy is not what they are looking for

Can’t wait for the fab site rules to be quoted

Get the popcorn ready "

I always reply and say Thankyou ........ that being said , some people take that as I’m interested and then get very funny when I say thank you for the compliment but I’m not looking to take things Further. It won’t change me, I still intend to say thanks but it is somewhat upsetting when you receive horrible messages x

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


"About to open a can of worms here

Why can’t people mainly women and couples on here cannot accept a nice compliment from guys

A simple thanks is enough to be polite

Even if the guy is not what they are looking for

Can’t wait for the fab site rules to be quoted

Get the popcorn ready "

Nobody owes you anything.

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


"About to open a can of worms here

Why can’t people mainly women and couples on here cannot accept a nice compliment from guys

A simple thanks is enough to be polite

Even if the guy is not what they are looking for

Can’t wait for the fab site rules to be quoted

Get the popcorn ready

I always reply and say Thankyou ........ that being said , some people take that as I’m interested and then get very funny when I say thank you for the compliment but I’m not looking to take things Further. It won’t change me, I still intend to say thanks but it is somewhat upsetting when you receive horrible messages x"

Do they take the compliment back once no thanks is mentioned

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

What I don’t understand is why do people have their age filters wide open then complain they have too many messages, only got yourselves to blame lol

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By *ringles0510Woman
over a year ago

Central Borders


"About to open a can of worms here

Why can’t people mainly women and couples on here cannot accept a nice compliment from guys

A simple thanks is enough to be polite

Even if the guy is not what they are looking for

Can’t wait for the fab site rules to be quoted

Get the popcorn ready

I always reply and say Thankyou ........ that being said , some people take that as I’m interested and then get very funny when I say thank you for the compliment but I’m not looking to take things Further. It won’t change me, I still intend to say thanks but it is somewhat upsetting when you receive horrible messages x

Do they take the compliment back once no thanks is mentioned "

They do sometimes actually

Start throwing insults instead x

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

Because too many think that once they have had a reply, to absolutely ANYTHING, that they are in! Then if conversation ensues, they assume then that talk can progress to telling you what they want or asking what you are looking for... Even if you they opened with "I know I'm not what you are looking for" or "I know you aren't looking but..."

Then, once you tell them you aren't interested, you get... "But we get along so well" or similar... Or abuse for wasting time blah blah blah... That is why I rarely reply to compliments or (what appear to be) random questions

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


"About to open a can of worms here

Why can’t people mainly women and couples on here cannot accept a nice compliment from guys

A simple thanks is enough to be polite

Even if the guy is not what they are looking for

Can’t wait for the fab site rules to be quoted

Get the popcorn ready "

If you want to be my Secretary (full time) in order to send a "thanks" to every mail received, crack on! I've taken to hiding most of the time now, just to cut down on mails as I have a life as well as a Fab account and have lost control of unread mails in my inbox due to the sheer volume of incoming!!

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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago

somewhere, someplace


"About to open a can of worms here

Why can’t people mainly women and couples on here cannot accept a nice compliment from guys

A simple thanks is enough to be polite

Even if the guy is not what they are looking for

Can’t wait for the fab site rules to be quoted

Get the popcorn ready

If you want to be my Secretary (full time) in order to send a "thanks" to every mail received, crack on! I've taken to hiding most of the time now, just to cut down on mails as I have a life as well as a Fab account and have lost control of unread mails in my inbox due to the sheer volume of incoming!! "

I feel ya! I've got over a thousand sat unread

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

Nice to be nice. Most people would love a nice compliment. We try and reply to every message, even if it's a polite no thank you

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

Some days I have upto 300 messages and about 5% have actually read my profile.

I am here for my own fun, it is not a job, and I have every right to ignore whatever I want to.

Why spend half the day typing thanks out for nothing? Sounds like an admin job that

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