FabSwingers.com forum: Bait and block

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

I have old friends on here. Way *to close personally to be anything more than friends. Anyway, they sent me a WhatsApp message recently, which prompted me to post this *hear.

Browsing *thru profiles, I find there are many points which put me *of. Some I can filter, such as 'non-smokers'...

I do wish there *was some other filters though. Such as 'doesn't have toilet in background of pics'. If you're trying to sell yourself on a site like this, surely you need to spend a bit of a time taking half decent pics?

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

What do the wee stars mean?

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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

What’s with all the usage of the ******** just out of curiosity????

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

"What’s with all the usage of the ******** just out of curiosity????

Space bar broke on his laptop

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By *ankie303Woman
over a year ago

Weirdsville South Coast Dorset

Confused

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

I thought this was going to be a thread about ppl

Who bait you into communications with them and the block you for reasons only beknownst to them...

But yes fab should have more filters.

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

I think it's *what someone would do if they wanted to send *a secret code. But I'm a *wanker!

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

At first, I thought he was highlighting his own spelling mistakes with the * but I'm not so sure.

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By *herry OnatopWoman
over a year ago

Just over there

Isn't that grammerly informing the op of his spelling and grammatical errors? One click and it all magically rights itself

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

I thought it was about fishing when I first read the title....

Ha ha

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

"What do the wee stars mean?"

Wee stars...

Brilliant, made me chuckle. This post was written for a specific purpose. There are far too many unfriendly, argumentative people on this forum. They criticise for no reason other than their own ego.

My friends asked me to create a controversial forum post, so they could block such people. My friends have no desire to ever meet anybody like that. This is the reason for the title.

The little stars as highlighted by 'Mr Bants' we're me highlighting my intentional spelling and grammar mistakes. This was to encourage the pedantic forum users to comment.

Unfortunately, I'm not a controversial person. So creating a post at the correct level isn't easy. Clearly this one didn't work as intended. Instead I attracted funny and curious people.

I'll try again in a few weeks with far less clues!

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

Are you OK

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

I’m curious as to why your friends haven’t posted it themselves?

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

"Are you OK

I'm good. Why?

If you're wondering why this started, have a read of my last post. See what pedantic idiots we're replying. I chatted to my friends about it, they read the post and realised one of those pedantic profiles (I am not permitted to name them) was due to meet them at the end of lockdown. Not any more!

This lifestyle is based on liberalism and bring open minded. Neither are true for those who criticise others for no good reason

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

"What do the wee stars mean?

Wee stars...

Brilliant, made me chuckle. This post was written for a specific purpose. There are far too many unfriendly, argumentative people on this forum. They criticise for no reason other than their own ego.

My friends asked me to create a controversial forum post, so they could block such people. My friends have no desire to ever meet anybody like that. This is the reason for the title.

The little stars as highlighted by 'Mr Bants' we're me highlighting my intentional spelling and grammar mistakes. This was to encourage the pedantic forum users to comment.

Unfortunately, I'm not a controversial person. So creating a post at the correct level isn't easy. Clearly this one didn't work as intended. Instead I attracted funny and curious people.

I'll try again in a few weeks with far less clues! "

You do a fairly good impression of being controversial

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

"Are you OK

I'm good. Why?

This lifestyle is based on liberalism and bring open minded. Neither are true for those who criticise others for no good reason "

I didn’t see a huge problem with how people replied, people questioned your opening post, which, on an open forum is to be expected, particularly given the content of the opening paragraph.

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

"I’m curious as to why your friends haven’t posted it themselves? "

Single guys are far more likely to attract criticism than a couple. Especially as she's quite attractive.

Also as you'll see in my comment above, one of the profiles was due to meet my friends. Would somebody unnecessarily criticise another whom they are hoping to meet?

I'm probably going to be closing my account soon because I 'think' I'm about to enter committed relationship one lockdown permits us to meet again. So I'm quite happy to play the scapegoat

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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in Co. Down

So basically you're trolling for reactions. Good to know.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Isn't it a lucky coincidence that out of so many thousands of Fab profiles, the person who arranged to meet your friends posted a comment.

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By *ent in BlackMan
over a year ago

Silsden

To be brutally honest I see no real logic in all this? If your friend was unsure about someone, why did they need you to do something so outside the norm?

Isn’t that what kids do in the playground?

Why not just be straight to the point with the person?

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

As a courtesy can you get your friends to block us if they are anything like your fine educated self please and indeed thank you.

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

. Oh I do love this place sometimes

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

"Isn't it a lucky coincidence that out of so many thousands of Fab profiles, the person who arranged to meet your friends posted a comment.

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By *ent in BlackMan
over a year ago

Silsden

"As a courtesy can you get your friends to block us if they are anything like your fine educated self please and indeed thank you.

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

I don't understand the need for this post OP. Your friend could just block anyone that doesn't take their fancy or something that they aren't looking for - eg people demanding pics straight away, obviously fake profiles. I have blocked some profiles and some have blocked me.... It's up to them.

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

. Oh I do love this place sometimes "

Me too, although it might be even better if I understood what the fuck was going on

OP, I think maybe the confusion is because while making spelling or grammatical errors happens, making them and pointing them out is unusual

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

"Are you OK

I'm good. Why?

This lifestyle is based on liberalism and bring open minded. Neither are true for those who criticise others for no good reason "

All this post is doing is proving on a public forum that your behaviour is quite bizarre

I'm not really sure what you are talking about to be honest.

But wish you the best and hope you get the help you need.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

OP Your previous post, which you said people were being pedantic, was about Covid death rate figures. No one was remotely pedantic about your spelling or punctuation.

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

"I don't understand the need for this post OP. Your friend could just block anyone that doesn't take their fancy or something that they aren't looking for - eg people demanding pics straight away, obviously fake profiles. I have blocked some profiles and some have blocked me.... It's up to them.

What about the profiles who are all sweetness and light in their messages but are a totally different character in the forums?

'fake' profiles take many guises. How many of you have met somebody from here but then found them to be totally different to what they portray in their messages?

I met a girl from a nearby town who said " you're the first guy I've met who isn't different to their messages'. She had 17 verifications and I was the first to not pretend to be somebody different to what I am. Amazing!

As I've already said, this lifestyle is supposed to be based on liberalism and being open-minded.

Liberal - willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas.

Open minded - willing to consider new ideas; unprejudiced

Do either of these terms describe the majority of commentators here?

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

"As I've already said, this lifestyle is supposed to be based on liberalism and being open-minded.

Liberal - willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas.

Open minded - willing to consider new ideas; unprejudiced

Do either of these terms describe the majority of commentators here? "

Fair point, although as you seem to be doing entrapment for someone else I’m not sure your behaviour is absolutely the gold standard either?

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

Bed!!!

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

"As I've already said, this lifestyle is supposed to be based on liberalism and being open-minded.

Liberal - willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas.

Open minded - willing to consider new ideas; unprejudiced

Do either of these terms describe the majority of commentators here?

Fair point, although as you seem to be doing entrapment for someone else I’m not sure your behaviour is absolutely the gold standard either?"

I didn't say it was. In an earlier post, I said I was happy to be scapegoat.

Though 'entrapment' is an interesting word to use. Only those who have the intent to commit the act can be entrapped. Have a look at the effort people put in to criticising me on this forum.

Everybody has preferences and everybody aversions to certain characteristics. Actively putting effort in to criticising somebody for absolutely no reason whatsoever, other than you want to, is a horrendous character trait.

If this post highlights some 'trolls', then their actions far outweigh my entrapment.

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

"Actively putting effort in to criticising somebody for absolutely no reason whatsoever, other than you want to, is a horrendous character trait.

Isn't that what you're doing?

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By *adyBugsWoman
over a year ago

cognito

I’m really confused...

I’ve read the explanations but I’m still confused...

Life is too confusing right now...

What is life...Why are we here...Why am I here...?

Maybe tea & cake will make it better?

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

"I’m really confused...

I’ve read the explanations but I’m still confused...

Life is too confusing right now...

What is life...Why are we here...Why am I here...?

Maybe tea & cake will make it better?"

Agreed

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

Am I right in thinking the OP was using this thread to bait people for the purpose of blocking them, depending on their replies?

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By *adyBugsWoman
over a year ago

cognito

"I’m really confused...

I’ve read the explanations but I’m still confused...

Life is too confusing right now...

What is life...Why are we here...Why am I here...?

Maybe tea & cake will make it better?

Agreed

So you are putting the kettle on? I’ll bring cake

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By *adyBugsWoman
over a year ago

cognito

"Am I right in thinking the OP was using this thread to bait people for the purpose of blocking them, depending on their replies?"

I think so. Or they are baiting but getting blocked themselves?

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

"I’m really confused...

I’ve read the explanations but I’m still confused...

Life is too confusing right now...

What is life...Why are we here...Why am I here...?

Maybe tea & cake will make it better?

Agreed

So you are putting the kettle on? I’ll bring cake

Kettle is on

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By *inky SpiceWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"What do the wee stars mean?

Wee stars...

Brilliant, made me chuckle. This post was written for a specific purpose. There are far too many unfriendly, argumentative people on this forum. They criticise for no reason other than their own ego.

My friends asked me to create a controversial forum post, so they could block such people. My friends have no desire to ever meet anybody like that. This is the reason for the title.

The little stars as highlighted by 'Mr Bants' we're me highlighting my intentional spelling and grammar mistakes. This was to encourage the pedantic forum users to comment.

Unfortunately, I'm not a controversial person. So creating a post at the correct level isn't easy. Clearly this one didn't work as intended. Instead I attracted funny and curious people.

I'll try again in a few weeks with far less clues! "

"I'll try again in a few weeks with far less clues!"

I'll try again in a few weeks with far FEWER clues!

Pedantry level 1 achieved!

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

"Am I right in thinking the OP was using this thread to bait people for the purpose of blocking them, depending on their replies?"

I think so, but I have a headache and a low bullshit tolerance today, so I gave up reading part way through.

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By *rs-sensual-meWoman
over a year ago

gwynedd

"Am I right in thinking the OP was using this thread to bait people for the purpose of blocking them, depending on their replies?"

Thats the way I think ive managed to read it

Personally I would have just gone through the forums and read peoples replies to general threads and blocked accordingly. But.. well....

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

Says with a profile with no pics...

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

"Actively putting effort in to criticising somebody for absolutely no reason whatsoever, other than you want to, is a horrendous character trait.

Isn't that what you're doing?"

Where?

I've not criticised a single prison, I've criticised a collective.

There's is a reason why I'm doing so, unlike most on here

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

"Am I right in thinking the OP was using this thread to bait people for the purpose of blocking them, depending on their replies?

Thats the way I think ive managed to read it

Personally I would have just gone through the forums and read peoples replies to general threads and blocked accordingly. But.. well....

When fishing do you move around the lake trying to grab a fish, or do you bait one address and encourage them to come to you?

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

"Says with a profile with no pics..."

Until 20 minutes ago, I had pictures. I will soon no longer need this profile, so will close it down. I've removed the pictures ahead of this.

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By *adyBugsWoman
over a year ago

cognito

"Actively putting effort in to criticising somebody for absolutely no reason whatsoever, other than you want to, is a horrendous character trait.

Isn't that what you're doing?

Where?

I've not criticised a single prison, I've criticised a collective.

There's is a reason why I'm doing so, unlike most on here"

Criticising one person or a collective makes no difference. It’s still a negative and unnecessary trait.

Personally I don’t see the need to publicly announce your intentions on anyone on here regardless of the fact no names are mentioned.

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

"Actively putting effort in to criticising somebody for absolutely no reason whatsoever, other than you want to, is a horrendous character trait.

Isn't that what you're doing?

Where?

I've not criticised a single prison, I've criticised a collective.

There's is a reason why I'm doing so, unlike most on here"

You’re absolutely sticking with it - the fact that you’re right and you are doing something different. Got to hand it to you for your determination, no matter how unfounded

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

I’m still struggling to see the point of this thread

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

What about the profiles who are all sweetness and light in their messages but are a totally different character in the forums?

'fake' profiles take many guises. How many of you have met somebody from here but then found them to be totally different to what they portray in their messages?

As I've already said, this lifestyle is supposed to be based on liberalism and being open-minded.

Liberal - willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas.

Open minded - willing to consider new ideas; unprejudiced

Do either of these terms describe the majority of commentators here? "

I used those as examples, not as only.....and certainly didn't mean anyone on this thread.

Fake profiles that meet? Normally it's a case of a no show from them. You mentioned that they may be different from their profile..... could it just be your expectations or even your 'friends'?

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By *rs-sensual-meWoman
over a year ago

gwynedd

"I’m still struggling to see the point of this thread

He wanted to start a thread that will bring out the forumites that "pick on" spelling mistakes and reply in unkind ways so his friend can block them.

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By *rs-sensual-meWoman
over a year ago

gwynedd

"Am I right in thinking the OP was using this thread to bait people for the purpose of blocking them, depending on their replies?

Thats the way I think ive managed to read it

Personally I would have just gone through the forums and read peoples replies to general threads and blocked accordingly. But.. well....

When fishing do you move around the lake trying to grab a fish, or do you bait one address and encourage them to come to you?"

I wouldnt waste my time with the fish OP. Im too busy checking up on people to see how they are in their day to day life through these horrible times.

Baiting is trolling in itself. Maybe your friend needs to concentrate on the people that take her fancy and make her own judgement of them.

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

I think my job here is done for this week.

I'll look forward to debating with you all again soon.

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By *lbinoGorillaMan
over a year ago

Redditch

"I think my job here is done for this week.

I'll look forward to debating with you all again soon.

I thought you were leaving this site?

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By *lbinoGorillaMan
over a year ago

Redditch

"What do the wee stars mean?

Wee stars...

Brilliant, made me chuckle. This post was written for a specific purpose. There are far too many unfriendly, argumentative people on this forum. They criticise for no reason other than their own ego.

My friends asked me to create a controversial forum post, so they could block such people. My friends have no desire to ever meet anybody like that. This is the reason for the title.

The little stars as highlighted by 'Mr Bants' we're me highlighting my intentional spelling and grammar mistakes. This was to encourage the pedantic forum users to comment.

Unfortunately, I'm not a controversial person. So creating a post at the correct level isn't easy. Clearly this one didn't work as intended. Instead I attracted funny and curious people.

I'll try again in a few weeks with far less clues!

"I'll try again in a few weeks with far less clues!"

I'll try again in a few weeks with far FEWER clues!

Pedantry level 1 achieved!

Based on that response alone, I think I love you!

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

"I think my job here is done for this week.

I'll look forward to debating with you all again soon.

Thank you for gracing us with your time and indeed wit and I for one will look forward to your next hot topic thread.

Stay safe op and be lucky!!

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By *ent in BlackMan
over a year ago

Silsden

"I think my job here is done for this week.

I'll look forward to debating with you all again soon.

Thank you for gracing us with your time and indeed wit and I for one will look forward to your next hot topic thread.

Stay safe op and be lucky!!

Add me to your mates block list too please. This thread is incredible.

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

"I thought this was going to be a thread about ppl

Who bait you into communications with them and the block you for reasons only beknownst to them...

But yes fab should have more filters. "

That makes 2 of us hahaha

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By *adame 2SwordsWoman
over a year ago

Victoria, London

Says the man with no pics

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

"I think my job here is done for this week.

I'll look forward to debating with you all again soon.

Debating? Can honestly see I've not seen a great deal of that on this thread - plenty of scratched heads trying to understand your point and lots of you talking *AT* people, but that's not debating in my book.

From what I can make out though this thread came about because of a thread in the virus forum where you tried to make a point (possibly a valid one) but using statistics that appeared to have been plucked from thin air, including one suggesting Fab had 2.5 million members, and didn't like that people questioned the validity of those statistics and provided not a shred of evidence to back them up. If that makes people pedantic in your book then it's your prerogative, but I can understand them questioning to be honest.

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