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

I’ve haven’t been posting much lately and it’s been much longer since I started a thread.

But I’ve been watching and something that has stuck me is that the difference in how many people are mentioned in threads about who you miss on fab against current forums goers.

A great example was yesterdays best photo set thread (this isn’t a rant btw)

The same few names were mentioned over and over again. I get that popularity is always going to be there for whatever the reason is, which are often subconscious biases (let’s not get into that though).

But I just wanted to ask do you appreciate more people than you show in public? And that you aren’t just jumping in the popularity bandwagon? Do these people actually know? Do you tell them?

Have a think about who you would miss if they were no longer on fab and these are the people you need to tell that you appreciate their input, photos, humour, or whatever it may be.

Make today the day that you do it, don’t just assume that they know.

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

There's loads of people whose posts I like, for many different reasons.

I'm crap at remembering profile names and if people return I rarely know who they were before.

I tend to like the post and not necessarily the person. I don't look at profiles so I'm not swayed by pics like everyone else seems to be.

There's people who I disagree with but would love a coffee with.

I don't tell them because I don't have amazing pics and I'm not worth a shag so my opinion would be entirely irrelevant to them.

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


"There's loads of people whose posts I like, for many different reasons.

I'm crap at remembering profile names and if people return I rarely know who they were before.

I tend to like the post and not necessarily the person. I don't look at profiles so I'm not swayed by pics like everyone else seems to be.

There's people who I disagree with but would love a coffee with.

I don't tell them because I don't have amazing pics and I'm not worth a shag so my opinion would be entirely irrelevant to them. "

You might be pleasantly surprised if you did tell them. Not everyone on fab has the sole purpose of trying to get a shag. Some actually like to have conversations that are about things other than sex

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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I think overall people do know how I feel about their posts or photos etc because I show it and quite often say it.

It makes sense that if people are regular contributors to the forums then there will be those that notice when they go, for a variety of reasons. Mentioning them on a thread once they have gone doesn’t mean you didn’t share your impressions of them when they were here but I understand your sentiment. It’s always nice to know isn’t it?

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


"There's loads of people whose posts I like, for many different reasons.

I'm crap at remembering profile names and if people return I rarely know who they were before.

I tend to like the post and not necessarily the person. I don't look at profiles so I'm not swayed by pics like everyone else seems to be.

There's people who I disagree with but would love a coffee with.

I don't tell them because I don't have amazing pics and I'm not worth a shag so my opinion would be entirely irrelevant to them. "

Oh, you need to visit my profile. It's a fascinating read.

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


"I think overall people do know how I feel about their posts or photos etc because I show it and quite often say it.

It makes sense that if people are regular contributors to the forums then there will be those that notice when they go, for a variety of reasons. Mentioning them on a thread once they have gone doesn’t mean you didn’t share your impressions of them when they were here but I understand your sentiment. It’s always nice to know isn’t it? "

It was just an observation that I’ve made over the years. That more people are missed than appreciated in the moment.

As they saying goes ‘you don’t miss something until it’s gone’

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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"I think overall people do know how I feel about their posts or photos etc because I show it and quite often say it.

It makes sense that if people are regular contributors to the forums then there will be those that notice when they go, for a variety of reasons. Mentioning them on a thread once they have gone doesn’t mean you didn’t share your impressions of them when they were here but I understand your sentiment. It’s always nice to know isn’t it?

It was just an observation that I’ve made over the years. That more people are missed than appreciated in the moment.

As they saying goes ‘you don’t miss something until it’s gone’ "

I think the appreciation is likely to be private rather than on the forums but there are many threads where people name those that they admire for one reason or another - like the ‘best photos’ thread for instance.

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

Yes I send them a PM

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


"I think overall people do know how I feel about their posts or photos etc because I show it and quite often say it.

It makes sense that if people are regular contributors to the forums then there will be those that notice when they go, for a variety of reasons. Mentioning them on a thread once they have gone doesn’t mean you didn’t share your impressions of them when they were here but I understand your sentiment. It’s always nice to know isn’t it?

It was just an observation that I’ve made over the years. That more people are missed than appreciated in the moment.

As they saying goes ‘you don’t miss something until it’s gone’

I think the appreciation is likely to be private rather than on the forums but there are many threads where people name those that they admire for one reason or another - like the ‘best photos’ thread for instance. "

That’s kinda what I’m asking. Are people appreciating other people without feeling the need to go against the tide of only mentioning the same popular people?

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


"There's loads of people whose posts I like, for many different reasons.

I'm crap at remembering profile names and if people return I rarely know who they were before.

I tend to like the post and not necessarily the person. I don't look at profiles so I'm not swayed by pics like everyone else seems to be.

There's people who I disagree with but would love a coffee with.

I don't tell them because I don't have amazing pics and I'm not worth a shag so my opinion would be entirely irrelevant to them.

Oh, you need to visit my profile. It's a fascinating read. "

OMG your pics! Especially the 3rd one, how on earth did you manage that?!

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


"Yes I send them a PM "

What is stopping you from doing it in public on the forums? Or do you do that as well?

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


"There's loads of people whose posts I like, for many different reasons.

I'm crap at remembering profile names and if people return I rarely know who they were before.

I tend to like the post and not necessarily the person. I don't look at profiles so I'm not swayed by pics like everyone else seems to be.

There's people who I disagree with but would love a coffee with.

I don't tell them because I don't have amazing pics and I'm not worth a shag so my opinion would be entirely irrelevant to them.

You might be pleasantly surprised if you did tell them. Not everyone on fab has the sole purpose of trying to get a shag. Some actually like to have conversations that are about things other than sex "

Yeah but I'm really shit at PM conversations. They often start a chat and I go blank so then they feel crap that I stop replying.. Or maybe they are relieved I stop.

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

Yes, I've messaged people via the forum to say I support them or they said something well - I also say it in the thread. There's not enough time really to make friends with everyone I'd like to make friends with. I try to participate in the "positive" threads and message. It's why I'm much more blunt now at saying no to random males wanting to "chat". Because it uses time I could be chatting to those I actually like.

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

There are many many people I would like to pass on my liking to whilst knowing I would never meet them... but sadly ( and I'm not saying do away with it...) filters like not a supporter or age or sex stop the innocent comments being passed on privately on especially if referring to just profile comments and not in message rooms

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

I tend not to get too involved in those threads in general.

I prefer the threads where you pm someone something you like about them.

The reason I don't tend to be very public is probably my own confidence levels, than anything else.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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"I think overall people do know how I feel about their posts or photos etc because I show it and quite often say it.

It makes sense that if people are regular contributors to the forums then there will be those that notice when they go, for a variety of reasons. Mentioning them on a thread once they have gone doesn’t mean you didn’t share your impressions of them when they were here but I understand your sentiment. It’s always nice to know isn’t it?

It was just an observation that I’ve made over the years. That more people are missed than appreciated in the moment.

As they saying goes ‘you don’t miss something until it’s gone’

I think the appreciation is likely to be private rather than on the forums but there are many threads where people name those that they admire for one reason or another - like the ‘best photos’ thread for instance.

That’s kinda what I’m asking. Are people appreciating other people without feeling the need to go against the tide of only mentioning the same popular people? "

Surely people just mention the ones they appreciate, whether or not they are popular? If I was going to name someone it wouldn’t matter to me who others had named.

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

There are times where I show my appreciation of a person, but it's usually done in private message, at same time there are quite a few people whose threads and other contributions I appreciate but haven't yet let them know.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I don't take any notice what so ever of the 'Who do you miss' threads OR the ' who do you like threads' ......

It truly is playground shite..

And those I do read are generally won by some tease voted for by danglers.....

I have seen threads won by the most 'insipid' of characters.....

And the winner of the best pile of shite voted for by six people who joined last week isssssssssssss.........

( I confess to a few people as coming across as real to me - I value them if that matters at all ) Oh look .... a man with a huge shlong!

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Beardy Guy ........listen up .....

Let's say there is a competition for best pic .... there's never any criteria so it's overly subjective and in any case no one votes for the BEST pic, they vote for their mate, they vote for the one who they want sex with, they vote for the one who they laughed with the night before, they vote for the one who listened about their breakup , they vote for the one they think will be at the next social yada yada yada...... the category was pointless....

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss


"Yes I send them a PM

What is stopping you from doing it in public on the forums? Or do you do that as well?"

Because I consider it a personal message, I'm happy to compliment on a thread but the rest is PM between us

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


"Beardy Guy ........listen up .....

Let's say there is a competition for best pic .... there's never any criteria so it's overly subjective and in any case no one votes for the BEST pic, they vote for their mate, they vote for the one who they want sex with, they vote for the one who they laughed with the night before, they vote for the one who listened about their breakup , they vote for the one they think will be at the next social yada yada yada...... the category was pointless....

"

I agree with everything you have said but as soon as there is a most popular *insert whatever you like here, post it’s very rare that people swim against the tide. Ok I get that private messages are used to show appreciation but I just wonder why more people will leave a comment about someone who is no longer on fab as opposed to while they are here

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

I love the interaction on messages. A lot of my fun comes from send a pic or that kind of thread and I have has some great back and forth crack from there. It doesn't require any public display of emotion as the people involved know and appreciate it. When it comes to popularity, the ones who get the plaudits generally deserve recognition for their efforts in the pics they take etc, and some are just quite simply dead sexy to one and all. It's the rest of us that are a bit more niche as we don't exude their level of attraction to all, but are loved by some. That just reflects life in general and that's fine. Every single profile on the forums deserve credit as we're all here participating and that's how good times start. Love to all

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

i have seen posts where i completly agree with the poster but not sure it's apropriate to message them over it. Even if it is we aren't that confident to message somome over a forum post.

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


"I don't take any notice what so ever of the 'Who do you miss' threads OR the ' who do you like threads' ......

It truly is playground shite..

"

This. Ass kissing threads to inflate the already over inflated egos of some.

People come, people go over the years.

The forums somehow manage to survive.

The worst offenders are those that grandly announce they are back

Time for bed, I’m ratty after a manic nightshift.

V

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


"i have seen posts where i completly agree with the poster but not sure it's apropriate to message them over it. Even if it is we aren't that confident to message somome over a forum post. "

You should. From my experience it is always appreciated and a often a welcome break from the usual FAF messages

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

I named a load of people I miss the other day, but none of them were because of their pics or wanting to shag them (I might also want to, but that's not why I miss their forum presence )

If they were here I'd just interact with them, so wouldn't need to explicitly say 'I like you, by the way'. By mentioning them when they're not that active I'm hoping they'll come back out the woodwork to entertain me again.

Forum-wise, I don't really care about pics, I quite often have site images turned off. But I think I'm fairly forward in acknowledging when I like the cut of someone's jib through their comments. I don't empty-flirt though. If I like their personality, fancy them and would realistically consider meeting, I won't be shy about sliding in their DMs rather than waiting for a 'pick your fave' or 'who do you fancy?' thread.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

There's very few photos that stick in my mind. If someone keeps the same one for a long time I'll remember the profile name-Nora's legs for example.

Some photos are difficult to forget, like Howard's striped finger socks, and Polo's half a face.

There's so many people using the forums it's difficult to remember profile names.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"I don't take any notice what so ever of the 'Who do you miss' threads OR the ' who do you like threads' ......

It truly is playground shite..

This. Ass kissing threads to inflate the already over inflated egos of some.

People come, people go over the years.

The forums somehow manage to survive.

The worst offenders are those that grandly announce they are back

Time for bed, I’m ratty after a manic nightshift.

V"

I miss people's input on the forums. If I say that it's nothing to do with inflating egos or arse kissing. They aren't here to read it.

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

Hate everyone equally and you won’t be disappointed if you don’t get a mention in a “never forget” thread.

And if you do, more fool them!

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"Beardy Guy ........listen up .....

Let's say there is a competition for best pic .... there's never any criteria so it's overly subjective and in any case no one votes for the BEST pic, they vote for their mate, they vote for the one who they want sex with, they vote for the one who they laughed with the night before, they vote for the one who listened about their breakup , they vote for the one they think will be at the next social yada yada yada...... the category was pointless....

"

and some people will mention a good photo of someone they don't want to fuck

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"Hate everyone equally and you won’t be disappointed if you don’t get a mention in a “never forget” thread.

And if you do, more fool them!"

Your candour will be missed.

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

We always reach out to people who’s pics we appreciate or who we think might need a cuddle or just to say hello.

We don’t want to hi-jack threads so we’ll message direct - it means more if they are messaged directly - plus we aren’t big on lamp post pissing in forums.

K

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


"Hate everyone equally and you won’t be disappointed if you don’t get a mention in a “never forget” thread.

And if you do, more fool them!"

I enjoy your solutions

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


"There's loads of people whose posts I like, for many different reasons.

I'm crap at remembering profile names and if people return I rarely know who they were before.

I tend to like the post and not necessarily the person. I don't look at profiles so I'm not swayed by pics like everyone else seems to be.

There's people who I disagree with but would love a coffee with.

I don't tell them because I don't have amazing pics and I'm not worth a shag so my opinion would be entirely irrelevant to them.

Oh, you need to visit my profile. It's a fascinating read.

OMG your pics! Especially the 3rd one, how on earth did you manage that?!"

It's amazing, isn't it, if I do say so myself? I took it as I was plunging off the bridge in the bungee cord.

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny


"Hate everyone equally and you won’t be disappointed if you don’t get a mention in a “never forget” thread.

And if you do, more fool them!

Your candour will be missed.

"

Be honest, your’e just saying that to get in my pants!

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Weren’t the same few names mentioned on the pic thread because they have good photos though? Not everyone just chooses people because they are popular or they are friends. I definitely don’t. It’s obvious a lot do though. I chose the people I actual thought had great photos. Like I said on another thread I’ve never even interacted with one of my choices. What gets me is the people who say it affects them and they get upset if they aren’t mentioned. So what! I’m sure it gives the people who are mentioned a little boost, and deservedly so, if they have made an effort with their pics. If people get upset with “best this, best that” threads then don’t read them.

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


"Weren’t the same few names mentioned on the pic thread because they have good photos though? Not everyone just chooses people because they are popular or they are friends. I definitely don’t. It’s obvious a lot do though. I chose the people I actual thought had great photos. Like I said on another thread I’ve never even interacted with one of my choices. What gets me is the people who say it affects them and they get upset if they aren’t mentioned. So what! I’m sure it gives the people who are mentioned a little boost, and deservedly so, if they have made an effort with their pics. If people get upset with “best this, best that” threads then don’t read them. "

That was just an example and please don’t take this as a moaning/rant thread because it isn’t.

The topic really was do you let people know in the moment that you appreciate them for who they are? Not wait until they’ve gone.

Are some afraid of showing that appreciation for what ever reason and actually then just follow the crowd instead so that they don’t make themselves stand out

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

I don't do the popularity threads such as hotlist and best pic to me it's pointless, I'd much rather message and have a potential meet than dribble over pics.

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


"Yes I send them a PM

What is stopping you from doing it in public on the forums? Or do you do that as well?"

This leads to the cliquey feel on occasion, and the feeling that there are groups within groups. If I appreciate person Y, then letting everyone know publicly doesn’t increase my appreciation , or their receiving of it (assuming I do it privately also), but does signal to every other user sone sort of I don’t know, allegiance of sorts, and I don’t think it helps, probably the opposite

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Weren’t the same few names mentioned on the pic thread because they have good photos though? Not everyone just chooses people because they are popular or they are friends. I definitely don’t. It’s obvious a lot do though. I chose the people I actual thought had great photos. Like I said on another thread I’ve never even interacted with one of my choices. What gets me is the people who say it affects them and they get upset if they aren’t mentioned. So what! I’m sure it gives the people who are mentioned a little boost, and deservedly so, if they have made an effort with their pics. If people get upset with “best this, best that” threads then don’t read them.

That was just an example and please don’t take this as a moaning/rant thread because it isn’t.

The topic really was do you let people know in the moment that you appreciate them for who they are? Not wait until they’ve gone.

Are some afraid of showing that appreciation for what ever reason and actually then just follow the crowd instead so that they don’t make themselves stand out"

I’ve messaged people privately before about things but very very rarely. I just don’t really think to. I pop on for a bit then pop off without too much thought so no I probably wouldn’t if I’m honest.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"Beardy Guy ........listen up .....

Let's say there is a competition for best pic .... there's never any criteria so it's overly subjective and in any case no one votes for the BEST pic, they vote for their mate, they vote for the one who they want sex with, they vote for the one who they laughed with the night before, they vote for the one who listened about their breakup , they vote for the one they think will be at the next social yada yada yada...... the category was pointless....

I agree with everything you have said but as soon as there is a most popular *insert whatever you like here, post it’s very rare that people swim against the tide. Ok I get that private messages are used to show appreciation but I just wonder why more people will leave a comment about someone who is no longer on fab as opposed to while they are here"

To me that bears the hallmarks of 'not knowing what you've got till it's gone' ... + not appreciating what you HAVE got and always chasing something you HAVENT got. I also think that people find it easier to mention someone who can't hear what they say and are fearful of rejection from those who can hear what they say.

Sad when humans cannot speak their hearts and minds when it matters.

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


"Beardy Guy ........listen up .....

Let's say there is a competition for best pic .... there's never any criteria so it's overly subjective and in any case no one votes for the BEST pic, they vote for their mate, they vote for the one who they want sex with, they vote for the one who they laughed with the night before, they vote for the one who listened about their breakup , they vote for the one they think will be at the next social yada yada yada...... the category was pointless....

I agree with everything you have said but as soon as there is a most popular *insert whatever you like here, post it’s very rare that people swim against the tide. Ok I get that private messages are used to show appreciation but I just wonder why more people will leave a comment about someone who is no longer on fab as opposed to while they are here

To me that bears the hallmarks of 'not knowing what you've got till it's gone' ... + not appreciating what you HAVE got and always chasing something you HAVENT got. I also think that people find it easier to mention someone who can't hear what they say and are fearful of rejection from those who can hear what they say.

Sad when humans cannot speak their hearts and minds when it matters. "

100% this ^^

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

Does it ultimately matter what the majority think?

There are plenty of charactetures on here. There are some who are the playful flirty ones, the ones who take lots of photos, those who are wise ones, ones with the sexy voice etc etc

And we all know the typical answers so those come to your head first. I don't think it means that others aren't appreciated.

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny


"Sad when humans cannot speak their hearts and minds when it matters. "

Granny you make my spaf shrooms happy!

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

I dont name names as it's just smoke blowing at the end of the day. The ones I like and have a connection with are my friends...of which my circle is really small, they know they would be missed if they went.

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

My friends who are MIA knew they were appreciated, hence them being friends. Also contactable away from Fab. Again because they are friends...Would never classify anyone not contactable offsite as a friend...

As for the popularity threads, sometimes I join sometimes I don't... It's an excuse to lamp post piss your mates

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


"Beardy Guy ........listen up .....

Let's say there is a competition for best pic .... there's never any criteria so it's overly subjective and in any case no one votes for the BEST pic, they vote for their mate, they vote for the one who they want sex with, they vote for the one who they laughed with the night before, they vote for the one who listened about their breakup , they vote for the one they think will be at the next social yada yada yada...... the category was pointless....

"

I’m going to disagree with this. I mentioned a few people who I’ve never spoken to, other than a message to say their gallery was beautiful.

The purpose was to show them appreciation (my message), and mentioning them on the thread because they don’t use the forum, and so others could also appreciate them.

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

I like your post here Beardy. It’s well-considered and thought provoking, and I too have wondered the same sometimes. This place can feel a bit like high school at times! I don’t mean that in a negative way … it’s just how it is.

And as lovely as Fabbers are, I don’t personally feel that Fab is a healthy place for me to be long-term. I don’t want to get sucked into the need for validation.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"I like your post here Beardy. It’s well-considered and thought provoking, and I too have wondered the same sometimes. This place can feel a bit like high school at times! I don’t mean that in a negative way … it’s just how it is.

And as lovely as Fabbers are, I don’t personally feel that Fab is a healthy place for me to be long-term. I don’t want to get sucked into the need for validation."

You won’t though if you’re not that type of person. I’ve been here years and never have x

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

Yes, I have noticed that of you

Maybe you’re stronger than me

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Yes, I have noticed that of you

Maybe you’re stronger than me "

You seem a tough cookie . And I also don’t want you to leave

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

Thanks Nora x

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"I like your post here Beardy. It’s well-considered and thought provoking, and I too have wondered the same sometimes. This place can feel a bit like high school at times! I don’t mean that in a negative way … it’s just how it is.

And as lovely as Fabbers are, I don’t personally feel that Fab is a healthy place for me to be long-term. I don’t want to get sucked into the need for validation.

You won’t though if you’re not that type of person. I’ve been here years and never have x"

I agree with Nora, it's easy to get sucked into it, and I did for a bit. Now I don't and flit in and out more than I used to.

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

That’s a good headspace to be in

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By *cottieboy123Man
over a year ago

Perth


"Yes, I have noticed that of you

Maybe you’re stronger than me

You seem a tough cookie . And I also don’t want you to leave "

Please stay you make such valuable contributions to the Forum.

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


"I like your post here Beardy. It’s well-considered and thought provoking, and I too have wondered the same sometimes. This place can feel a bit like high school at times! I don’t mean that in a negative way … it’s just how it is.

And as lovely as Fabbers are, I don’t personally feel that Fab is a healthy place for me to be long-term. I don’t want to get sucked into the need for validation."

I agree with this 100% however, I think you fit in pretty well

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

Oh no, I didn’t want that to turn into this!

But thanks for your kind comment x

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds


"I like your post here Beardy. It’s well-considered and thought provoking, and I too have wondered the same sometimes. This place can feel a bit like high school at times! I don’t mean that in a negative way … it’s just how it is.

And as lovely as Fabbers are, I don’t personally feel that Fab is a healthy place for me to be long-term. I don’t want to get sucked into the need for validation."

I take regular breaks, last one was for nearly 2 years. My plans have changed so will be going again soon. I know what you mean re the validation, it's quite sad to see that some crave and need it x

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

There was a thread about favourite forum thread posters (OPs) a while ago. I mentioned actual names because they were the ones who stood out as starting threads I enjoyed recently. Also in the hope they would start more of the same.

I was mentioned on a thread ages ago about favourite something (fuckwit maybe). I laughed because I knew it was a piss take.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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"Beardy Guy ........listen up .....

Let's say there is a competition for best pic .... there's never any criteria so it's overly subjective and in any case no one votes for the BEST pic, they vote for their mate, they vote for the one who they want sex with, they vote for the one who they laughed with the night before, they vote for the one who listened about their breakup , they vote for the one they think will be at the next social yada yada yada...... the category was pointless....

I agree with everything you have said but as soon as there is a most popular *insert whatever you like here, post it’s very rare that people swim against the tide. Ok I get that private messages are used to show appreciation but I just wonder why more people will leave a comment about someone who is no longer on fab as opposed to while they are here"

I’m a bit confused by this thread I have to say

Can’t they do both? Appreciate people when they are here but still mention them once they leave?

I feel sure that if too much appreciation was shown on a thread then people would say it was lamppost pissing that’s the way it usually goes.

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

Just reminded someone that they are beautiful......they said "eh" three times and then thought I'd said something else but they still smiled

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"Sad when humans cannot speak their hearts and minds when it matters.

Granny you make my spaf shrooms happy!"

Why ........ thenk you What a delightful thing to hear.

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By *oungalpha20Man
over a year ago

North West /Cumbria

Noone appreciates me on fab, feeling a little lonely

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


"Noone appreciates me on fab, feeling a little lonely "

Come sit by me, I’ve saved you some veggie lasagne

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By *oungalpha20Man
over a year ago

North West /Cumbria


"Noone appreciates me on fab, feeling a little lonely

Come sit by me, I’ve saved you some veggie lasagne "

I like mine with sweet potato fries please?

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

Cranking up the air fryer as we speak

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By *viatrixWoman
over a year ago

Redhill

It’s always been the same names for years now… some new people manage to make the list every now and them but it gets yawnsome… I tend to skip those threads. it doesn’t affect me anymore really. However, it would be nice to get some appreciation sometime and as someone said on here once, I feel I have pretty much to offer but the initiative to post gets lost when threads are ignored.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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"It’s always been the same names for years now… some new people manage to make the list every now and them but it gets yawnsome… I tend to skip those threads. it doesn’t affect me anymore really. However, it would be nice to get some appreciation sometime and as someone said on here once, I feel I have pretty much to offer but the initiative to post gets lost when threads are ignored. "

I hope (if you want to) that you find the desire to continue posting. I appreciate you and have shown so in private message threads/games. I'm sure lots more do also but ach... I think people read comments, nod and don't necessarily verbalize their agreement. Sometimes I think Outsider is right about if they was a little arrow or tick to show someone agrees, people would feel less invisible.

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Like I said on another thread recently I'm not invested enough in the Lounge to notice who is posting what and I wouldn't notice if someone left. In general across the forums I wouldn't miss anyone at all because anyone I've made any sort of connection with I'm already chatting to privately so it wouldn't matter if they left.

I avoid all the threads that mention people who are missed for the reasons above but also because I believe it makes it even more difficult for newbies if they are constantly reminded that their contributions aren't valued in the same way former posters were.

Inclusivity is often given as a measuring stick to whether or not someone is worth a mention but as someone who posted in the lounge for almost 18 months before someone decided to acknowledge anything I'd said I don't see many practicing what they preach.

I would have given up on the forums completely if I hadn't received a better reception in the Irish forum.

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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago

Hull


"Like I said on another thread recently I'm not invested enough in the Lounge to notice who is posting what and I wouldn't notice if someone left. In general across the forums I wouldn't miss anyone at all because anyone I've made any sort of connection with I'm already chatting to privately so it wouldn't matter if they left.

I avoid all the threads that mention people who are missed for the reasons above but also because I believe it makes it even more difficult for newbies if they are constantly reminded that their contributions aren't valued in the same way former posters were.

Inclusivity is often given as a measuring stick to whether or not someone is worth a mention but as someone who posted in the lounge for almost 18 months before someone decided to acknowledge anything I'd said I don't see many practicing what they preach.

I would have given up on the forums completely if I hadn't received a better reception in the Irish forum. "

In the spirit of the OP I’d just like to say I like your posts and tend to agree with you. I think if I replied and quoted them all to tell you would look a bit weird and may be misconstrued though.

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


"Like I said on another thread recently I'm not invested enough in the Lounge to notice who is posting what and I wouldn't notice if someone left. In general across the forums I wouldn't miss anyone at all because anyone I've made any sort of connection with I'm already chatting to privately so it wouldn't matter if they left.

I avoid all the threads that mention people who are missed for the reasons above but also because I believe it makes it even more difficult for newbies if they are constantly reminded that their contributions aren't valued in the same way former posters were.

Inclusivity is often given as a measuring stick to whether or not someone is worth a mention but as someone who posted in the lounge for almost 18 months before someone decided to acknowledge anything I'd said I don't see many practicing what they preach.

I would have given up on the forums completely if I hadn't received a better reception in the Irish forum.

In the spirit of the OP I’d just like to say I like your posts and tend to agree with you. I think if I replied and quoted them all to tell you would look a bit weird and may be misconstrued though. "

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

I don't try to be coy. I think they know I like them and appreciate them.

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