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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North

You don’t see the topic list bursting with 3 figure threads anymore.

Is this a reflection of the standard slipping? Are folk not starting many thought provoking threads anymore? Do we need more FAF threads? Please discuss

Love and Peace

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

100%

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"100%"

Hhmmmm thought provoking

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

I been keeping odd hours so not been around much

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By *ickshawedCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

It slips as easy as your cock down my throat Rex

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By *EAT..85Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham

I actually just think you're wanting to use the Sherlock emoji lots Rexy. See how many thought provoking responses you can respond with it too

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

I haven't the energy to do a thread, sorry.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"I been keeping odd hours so not been around much "

This is thought provoking to

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well.

Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"It slips as easy as your cock down my throat Rex "

Oh my I’ve gone all semi

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"I actually just think you're wanting to use the Sherlock emoji lots Rexy. See how many thought provoking responses you can respond with it too "

I’d like to stick my pipe in a thought provoking place

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over a year ago

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"I haven't the energy to do a thread, sorry. "

G’wan, start a ‘rate the best McDonalds in the North West’ thread

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

All my thoughts have currently been thoroughly provoked

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool


"I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well.

Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go. "

100%

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


"I been keeping odd hours so not been around much

This is thought provoking to "

Nothing about it just on us time scale for a little bit at the moment catching up with some us friends that don’t get in from work till like 6pm they time witch is like 12 midnight or time

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well.

Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go. "

I’m washing my hair tonight sorry I’ll have a butchers at your tits though

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

It has got _really_ boring over the past few months - every day it is the same people jumping on a bandwagon and putting out different variations of the same thread or just naming one of their favourite forumites and then everyone is fawning over them.

It is all yawnsville now.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


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Exactly

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"All my thoughts have currently been thoroughly provoked "

In a good way or bad way?

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"It has got _really_ boring over the past few months - every day it is the same people jumping on a bandwagon and putting out different variations of the same thread or just naming one of their favourite forumites and then everyone is fawning over them.

It is all yawnsville now."

It’s not like the good old days is it dude?

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

Yes it has,bring back faf

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool


"It has got _really_ boring over the past few months - every day it is the same people jumping on a bandwagon and putting out different variations of the same thread or just naming one of their favourite forumites and then everyone is fawning over them.

It is all yawnsville now."

That's how it's been for a long ass time. Much more than a few months.

The only thing that changes are the people doing the posting, being named, or doing the fawning.

Part of that will be on those who just don't bother to do new threads themselves and leave it to others just as much as it is on those that do create shite threads.

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

Thought provoking threads I love The forum lacks then compared to when I first joined. But there's also a lack of other topics now that certain subjects are banned. Some subjects are said to have no place in a swingers site and belong elsewhere instead. But they do apply to swingers too.

Compared to a few years back threads are mind numbingly boring, often immature and far too common.

And I've been posting them myself this week so it's a bit rich coming from me.

But to be honest I think serious threads aren't even attempted these days as most people answer them with a witty piss take comment and spoil the discussion before it gets off the ground. Or they simply give the OP hell and belittle then or take the piss out of them instead of actually being adults.

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


"All my thoughts have currently been thoroughly provoked

In a good way or bad way? "

In a good way. A test of resilience

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"Yes it has,bring back faf "

I think you should start a FAF thread

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"It has got _really_ boring over the past few months - every day it is the same people jumping on a bandwagon and putting out different variations of the same thread or just naming one of their favourite forumites and then everyone is fawning over them.

It is all yawnsville now.

That's how it's been for a long ass time. Much more than a few months.

The only thing that changes are the people doing the posting, being named, or doing the fawning.

Part of that will be on those who just don't bother to do new threads themselves and leave it to others just as much as it is on those that do create shite threads. "

100%

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


"It has got _really_ boring over the past few months - every day it is the same people jumping on a bandwagon and putting out different variations of the same thread or just naming one of their favourite forumites and then everyone is fawning over them.

It is all yawnsville now."

This!!!

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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"I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well.

Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go.

100%"

Yay, I got full marks! So chuffed.

I do sometimes post more thought provoking threads because various things inspire them. It's not as often now. I liked when there were more threads like that - ones you can sink your teeth into, actually have proper discussions about without falling into fallacies.

I think part of the issue is those who complain about the 'meh' don't really contribute or take part in more erm "stimulating topics".

It's easy to have a whinge about the state of things, less so to be proactive and actually post the content you (a general you) bemoan has vanished.

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


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But to be honest I think serious threads aren't even attempted these days as most people answer them with a witty piss take comment and spoil the discussion before it gets off the ground. Or they simply give the OP hell and belittle then or take the piss out of them instead of actually being adults."

Definitely more of this at the moment. There also seems to be a more transient population here with people not sticking around for very long.

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

Think it's changed from a few years back, it's very 'serious' now and a tad bland!

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By *he love catsCouple
over a year ago

South Wales

I post a lot less thread's lately. Personally I find it hard to come up with original ideas, most have been posted numerous times and It seems to be getting on others nerves, although I will be commenting on others thread's there's not many on here that I find appealing either.

To the people who have never or rarely started thread's maybe it's time they had a try and see if they can come up with something original or something that hasn't been done for a while.

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


"Yes it has,bring back faf

I think you should start a FAF thread "

Nah,I'm unfuckable

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"Thought provoking threads I love The forum lacks then compared to when I first joined. But there's also a lack of other topics now that certain subjects are banned. Some subjects are said to have no place in a swingers site and belong elsewhere instead. But they do apply to swingers too.

Compared to a few years back threads are mind numbingly boring, often immature and far too common.

And I've been posting them myself this week so it's a bit rich coming from me.

But to be honest I think serious threads aren't even attempted these days as most people answer them with a witty piss take comment and spoil the discussion before it gets off the ground. Or they simply give the OP hell and belittle then or take the piss out of them instead of actually being adults."

It has become very repetitive. I do feel we need more originality, more personalities posting varied topics. Things change and move with the times however the last few months we just just see the same drivel over and over again.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"All my thoughts have currently been thoroughly provoked

In a good way or bad way?

In a good way. A test of resilience "

Ooooo now I’m intrigued

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"Think it's changed from a few years back, it's very 'serious' now and a tad bland! "

I’m with you brother

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"I post a lot less thread's lately. Personally I find it hard to come up with original ideas, most have been posted numerous times and It seems to be getting on others nerves, although I will be commenting on others thread's there's not many on here that I find appealing either.

To the people who have never or rarely started thread's maybe it's time they had a try and see if they can come up with something original or something that hasn't been done for a while."

I’m all for this as well

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"Yes it has,bring back faf

I think you should start a FAF thread

Nah,I'm unfuckable "

Start it and you never know

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

So what were the old threads about? That had people entertained, was it the thread or was it the person ?

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well.

Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go. "

The problem is that the “easy” threads are trash - I like fast food but wouldn’t want to live on it everyday. We have some people who are just fast food merchants at the moment and they are trashing everyone else’s diet.

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By *affeine DuskMan
over a year ago

Caerphilly

...is this really a "aren't we all as boring as fuck lately" thread?

Fucksake alright, I'll try but jeez this thread's gonna be a tough wank.

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By *oofy321Man
over a year ago

moon base zero

I like my threads and aint bothered if others dont

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

Yeah bit wank at the minute.

Everyone’s a little too serious, we need games.

JULIE!!!!!

The mr

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"So what were the old threads about? That had people entertained, was it the thread or was it the person ?"

It was normally the subject - almost never the person. You would have something contentious where there were several sides and everyone would have a good argument about it.

You very rarely got flippant remarks/flirting on a big thread.

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


"Thought provoking threads I love The forum lacks then compared to when I first joined. But there's also a lack of other topics now that certain subjects are banned. Some subjects are said to have no place in a swingers site and belong elsewhere instead. But they do apply to swingers too.

Compared to a few years back threads are mind numbingly boring, often immature and far too common.

And I've been posting them myself this week so it's a bit rich coming from me.

But to be honest I think serious threads aren't even attempted these days as most people answer them with a witty piss take comment and spoil the discussion before it gets off the ground. Or they simply give the OP hell and belittle then or take the piss out of them instead of actually being adults."

Starting serious threads relies on people wanting to talk about serious things. It’s clear people in here don’t like that AS much. I used to start serious threads more than I do now but it always felt like people don’t want to talk about their emotions or their deeper thoughts. People engage way more and have way more ‘fun’ in stupid threads. And as everyone constantly reminds us, this place is supposed to be fun.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

Just thought as well, we haven’t had a weirdo in a while. Can someone poke one with a stick, wake him up.

The mr

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By *reative-mindMan
over a year ago

Exeter

Thread idea:

Did Sherlock and Watson ever double team anyone or have a go on each other.

Thank me later guys.

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


"Just thought as well, we haven’t had a weirdo in a while. Can someone poke one with a stick, wake him up.

The mr "

We've had 3 this week, where have you been lol

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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"I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well.

Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go.

The problem is that the “easy” threads are trash - I like fast food but wouldn’t want to live on it everyday. We have some people who are just fast food merchants at the moment and they are trashing everyone else’s diet."

I'm not going to disagree with this at all because you're right. Fast food merchants did make me laugh. Yep, they exist. It's easy junk food for the brain and provides temporary endorphins.

At the same time... why not introduce a bit of nutritional value? We can moan about the shit offerings or choose to introduce something a bit better for ourselves. That's not directed at you! More a general observation. If everyone here posting about how crap junk food is actually took time to introduce some real substance? There'd be a lot less moaning.

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


"Yes it has,bring back faf

I think you should start a FAF thread

Nah,I'm unfuckable

Start it and you never know "

Started so we will indeed see

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

I think your standards have been dropping Rex, F says you don't try the same anymore and she's considering an upgrade to Sainsbury bins

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


"I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well.

Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go.

The problem is that the “easy” threads are trash - I like fast food but wouldn’t want to live on it everyday. We have some people who are just fast food merchants at the moment and they are trashing everyone else’s diet.

I'm not going to disagree with this at all because you're right. Fast food merchants did make me laugh. Yep, they exist. It's easy junk food for the brain and provides temporary endorphins.

At the same time... why not introduce a bit of nutritional value? We can moan about the shit offerings or choose to introduce something a bit better for ourselves. That's not directed at you! More a general observation. If everyone here posting about how crap junk food is actually took time to introduce some real substance? There'd be a lot less moaning."

People love moaning on here.

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well.

Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go.

The problem is that the “easy” threads are trash - I like fast food but wouldn’t want to live on it everyday. We have some people who are just fast food merchants at the moment and they are trashing everyone else’s diet.

I'm not going to disagree with this at all because you're right. Fast food merchants did make me laugh. Yep, they exist. It's easy junk food for the brain and provides temporary endorphins.

At the same time... why not introduce a bit of nutritional value? We can moan about the shit offerings or choose to introduce something a bit better for ourselves. That's not directed at you! More a general observation. If everyone here posting about how crap junk food is actually took time to introduce some real substance? There'd be a lot less moaning."

My high quality Michelin starred food is currently not in vogue

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


"So what were the old threads about? That had people entertained, was it the thread or was it the person ?

It was normally the subject - almost never the person. You would have something contentious where there were several sides and everyone would have a good argument about it.

You very rarely got flippant remarks/flirting on a big thread."

So by that logic, the threads are only what we make them? The solution?, the repetitive, the silly, the threads that once you've read the OP you know it's gonna go bad...we ignore? And focus on the more thoughtful ones

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


"I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well.

Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go.

The problem is that the “easy” threads are trash - I like fast food but wouldn’t want to live on it everyday. We have some people who are just fast food merchants at the moment and they are trashing everyone else’s diet.

I'm not going to disagree with this at all because you're right. Fast food merchants did make me laugh. Yep, they exist. It's easy junk food for the brain and provides temporary endorphins.

At the same time... why not introduce a bit of nutritional value? We can moan about the shit offerings or choose to introduce something a bit better for ourselves. That's not directed at you! More a general observation. If everyone here posting about how crap junk food is actually took time to introduce some real substance? There'd be a lot less moaning."

I never moan about fast food.

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

"Why can't I get a message back!"

"Why do I have "straight" guys sending me dick picks

"Would you.... profile above"

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"So what were the old threads about? That had people entertained, was it the thread or was it the person ?"

It was the thread variation

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

I generally don't come on fab for deep and meaningful, I'm guessing most people don't. I may be wrong!

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"...is this really a "aren't we all as boring as fuck lately" thread?

Fucksake alright, I'll try but jeez this thread's gonna be a tough wank.

"

It’s exactly that

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


"So what were the old threads about? That had people entertained, was it the thread or was it the person ?

It was normally the subject - almost never the person. You would have something contentious where there were several sides and everyone would have a good argument about it.

You very rarely got flippant remarks/flirting on a big thread.

So by that logic, the threads are only what we make them? The solution?, the repetitive, the silly, the threads that once you've read the OP you know it's gonna go bad...we ignore? And focus on the more thoughtful ones"

I did a thread about men crying and their emotions like two days ago and none of the men wanted to comment. Do one about whether fab makes you feel desirable and they’re all there. Present.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"Yeah bit wank at the minute.

Everyone’s a little too serious, we need games.

JULIE!!!!!

The mr "

Sexy games?

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


"I generally don't come on fab for deep and meaningful, I'm guessing most people don't. I may be wrong!

"

I don't. But I'm finding it harder and harder to find a thread that doesn't just require. "I'm in" or "swipe right"

Time for a break. I think.

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By *reative-mindMan
over a year ago

Exeter


"I generally don't come on fab for deep and meaningful, I'm guessing most people don't. I may be wrong!

"

Depends in what context you're using the words Deep and Meaning here.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"Just thought as well, we haven’t had a weirdo in a while. Can someone poke one with a stick, wake him up.

The mr "

There’ll be one come along very shortly

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"Thread idea:

Did Sherlock and Watson ever double team anyone or have a go on each other.

Thank me later guys. "

This is thought provoking

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"Yes it has,bring back faf

I think you should start a FAF thread

Nah,I'm unfuckable

Start it and you never know

Started so we will indeed see "

Please report back

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

I used to do serious threads. Varied topics.

They go nowhere. People barely interacted in them, nevermind just posting shit replies or flirting constantly. They would die a quick death and be spammed off the first page.

To be fair that's what my new threads do too. But I'm no longer trying to keep it interesting for others, I'm doing what I feel like doing at the time. And pointless threads are just a better ratio of effort to results.

It is no longer about the thread topic, it's about who posts it and, or especially who has replied and how they replied.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"I think your standards have been dropping Rex, F says you don't try the same anymore and she's considering an upgrade to Sainsbury bins "

There’s a financial crisis you know tell her I’ve been waiting bloody ages now

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


"I used to do serious threads. Varied topics.

They go nowhere. People barely interacted in them, nevermind just posting shit replies or flirting constantly. They would die a quick death and be spammed off the first page.

To be fair that's what my new threads do too. But I'm no longer trying to keep it interesting for others, I'm doing what I feel like doing at the time. And pointless threads are just a better ratio of effort to results.

It is no longer about the thread topic, it's about who posts it and, or especially who has replied and how they replied. "

Literally this. You can post serious threads and many of us in here have. But realistically unless it’s a woman posting it- good luck.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"I generally don't come on fab for deep and meaningful, I'm guessing most people don't. I may be wrong!

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FAF isn’t deep and meaningful?

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By *EAT..85Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham


"I generally don't come on fab for deep and meaningful, I'm guessing most people don't. I may be wrong!

FAF isn’t deep and meaningful? "

It is with you

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North

This thought provoking thread is going well guys, keep it going

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


"Yes it has,bring back faf

I think you should start a FAF thread

Nah,I'm unfuckable

Start it and you never know

Started so we will indeed see

Please report back "

Will do.

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"I used to do serious threads. Varied topics.

They go nowhere. People barely interacted in them, nevermind just posting shit replies or flirting constantly. They would die a quick death and be spammed off the first page.

To be fair that's what my new threads do too. But I'm no longer trying to keep it interesting for others, I'm doing what I feel like doing at the time. And pointless threads are just a better ratio of effort to results.

It is no longer about the thread topic, it's about who posts it and, or especially who has replied and how they replied. "

I think this is accurate - the shit threads fill up quickly and so push the other stuff off the front page. I think the big difference now is the sheer number of easy threads that appear compared to previously.

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"I used to do serious threads. Varied topics.

They go nowhere. People barely interacted in them, nevermind just posting shit replies or flirting constantly. They would die a quick death and be spammed off the first page.

To be fair that's what my new threads do too. But I'm no longer trying to keep it interesting for others, I'm doing what I feel like doing at the time. And pointless threads are just a better ratio of effort to results.

It is no longer about the thread topic, it's about who posts it and, or especially who has replied and how they replied.

I think this is accurate - the shit threads fill up quickly and so push the other stuff off the front page. I think the big difference now is the sheer number of easy threads that appear compared to previously."

Personally I think there needs to be a limit to the number of threads someone can set up a day.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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"I used to do serious threads. Varied topics.

They go nowhere. People barely interacted in them, nevermind just posting shit replies or flirting constantly. They would die a quick death and be spammed off the first page.

To be fair that's what my new threads do too. But I'm no longer trying to keep it interesting for others, I'm doing what I feel like doing at the time. And pointless threads are just a better ratio of effort to results.

It is no longer about the thread topic, it's about who posts it and, or especially who has replied and how they replied.

Literally this. You can post serious threads and many of us in here have. But realistically unless it’s a woman posting it- good luck. "

I'm not sure even being a woman is enough to save a more serious thread now.

Maybe things will change but right now, yeah there's more banal, lam threads.

I don't want to discredit those who are starting threads though. Making an effort to try and add something and not just sitting back and moaning. While not all threads will be to my taste, I still appreciate them.

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool


"This thought provoking thread is going well guys, keep it going "

That's because it's one people can moan about in! Those threads that let people release their rage at something or someone other than themselves

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

Slipping?

Slipped.

A long time ago.

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By *iddlesticksMan
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

I think you’ll find mine have always been shit.

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool


"I used to do serious threads. Varied topics.

They go nowhere. People barely interacted in them, nevermind just posting shit replies or flirting constantly. They would die a quick death and be spammed off the first page.

To be fair that's what my new threads do too. But I'm no longer trying to keep it interesting for others, I'm doing what I feel like doing at the time. And pointless threads are just a better ratio of effort to results.

It is no longer about the thread topic, it's about who posts it and, or especially who has replied and how they replied.

Literally this. You can post serious threads and many of us in here have. But realistically unless it’s a woman posting it- good luck.

I'm not sure even being a woman is enough to save a more serious thread now.

Maybe things will change but right now, yeah there's more banal, lam threads.

I don't want to discredit those who are starting threads though. Making an effort to try and add something and not just sitting back and moaning. While not all threads will be to my taste, I still appreciate them. "

Oh it still helps and has value in terms of a serious topic having some staying power by being created by a woman. But yes, it's lost a lot of its value.

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


"I used to do serious threads. Varied topics.

They go nowhere. People barely interacted in them, nevermind just posting shit replies or flirting constantly. They would die a quick death and be spammed off the first page.

To be fair that's what my new threads do too. But I'm no longer trying to keep it interesting for others, I'm doing what I feel like doing at the time. And pointless threads are just a better ratio of effort to results.

It is no longer about the thread topic, it's about who posts it and, or especially who has replied and how they replied.

Literally this. You can post serious threads and many of us in here have. But realistically unless it’s a woman posting it- good luck.

I'm not sure even being a woman is enough to save a more serious thread now.

Maybe things will change but right now, yeah there's more banal, lam threads.

I don't want to discredit those who are starting threads though. Making an effort to try and add something and not just sitting back and moaning. While not all threads will be to my taste, I still appreciate them. "

I know. Same. I did a shout out to them post. Because at least they’re doing something and not just lazily sitting behind a screen rolling their eyes and moaning about the good old days. It’s giving… nvm

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

I’ll offer my summary but please don’t confuse this with me caring or moaning as I’m perfectly happy ignoring the dross and interacting with the handful of genuinely interesting threads/ posters

:

Threads aren’t around long enough to gather speed lately as certain posters have this attention need issue almost monopolising the first page with their generic content.

Thread after thread, pathetic questions just for the sake of questions, no interest in the answers, no chance of genuine discussion.

Questions that they obviously pull from other social media outlets and farm out on here.

I don’t blame them as such, it’s the army of zombies that keep replying to them.

Like any kind of pest really… if you keep leaving food out they keep coming back.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"I generally don't come on fab for deep and meaningful, I'm guessing most people don't. I may be wrong!

FAF isn’t deep and meaningful?

It is with you "

I know

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

The flashing thread yesterday, was a fairly serious discussion thread.

Very few of those that will likely complain about lack of variety actually posted in it. They contributed nothing to it. Some did.

It is definitely an issue on both sides.

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


"Thought provoking threads I love The forum lacks then compared to when I first joined. But there's also a lack of other topics now that certain subjects are banned. Some subjects are said to have no place in a swingers site and belong elsewhere instead. But they do apply to swingers too.

Compared to a few years back threads are mind numbingly boring, often immature and far too common.

And I've been posting them myself this week so it's a bit rich coming from me.

But to be honest I think serious threads aren't even attempted these days as most people answer them with a witty piss take comment and spoil the discussion before it gets off the ground. Or they simply give the OP hell and belittle then or take the piss out of them instead of actually being adults.

Starting serious threads relies on people wanting to talk about serious things. It’s clear people in here don’t like that AS much. I used to start serious threads more than I do now but it always felt like people don’t want to talk about their emotions or their deeper thoughts. People engage way more and have way more ‘fun’ in stupid threads. And as everyone constantly reminds us, this place is supposed to be fun. "

Oh I would bet they do. But it's exactly the point I made earlier. People go back and take the piss or make witty remarks. So no one's going to talk out of the sheer fact they'll get lynched.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"

Personally I think there needs to be a limit to the number of threads someone can set up a day. "

Oooohhh now there a thought I’m definitely all for this

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"This thought provoking thread is going well guys, keep it going

That's because it's one people can moan about in! Those threads that let people release their rage at something or someone other than themselves "

Get it out bro, have a moan, you’ll feel much better

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"Slipping?

Slipped.

A long time ago."

True

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"I think you’ll find mine have always been shit. "

Behave

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"The flashing thread yesterday, was a fairly serious discussion thread.

Very few of those that will likely complain about lack of variety actually posted in it. They contributed nothing to it. Some did.

It is definitely an issue on both sides. "

I engaged on it because it is exactly the kind of old school thread that is interesting (to me). It did get taken down at some point though so something must have kicked off.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"I’ll offer my summary but please don’t confuse this with me caring or moaning as I’m perfectly happy ignoring the dross and interacting with the handful of genuinely interesting threads/ posters

:

Threads aren’t around long enough to gather speed lately as certain posters have this attention need issue almost monopolising the first page with their generic content.

Thread after thread, pathetic questions just for the sake of questions, no interest in the answers, no chance of genuine discussion.

Questions that they obviously pull from other social media outlets and farm out on here.

I don’t blame them as such, it’s the army of zombies that keep replying to them.

Like any kind of pest really… if you keep leaving food out they keep coming back.

"

I couldn’t have said it better myself. Perfect

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool


"The flashing thread yesterday, was a fairly serious discussion thread.

Very few of those that will likely complain about lack of variety actually posted in it. They contributed nothing to it. Some did.

It is definitely an issue on both sides.

I engaged on it because it is exactly the kind of old school thread that is interesting (to me). It did get taken down at some point though so something must have kicked off."

I think the OP reported it themselves to be taken down.

Yeah I remember seeing join in.

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)

Thought provoking at 8 50 before coffee, leave it out

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"The flashing thread yesterday, was a fairly serious discussion thread.

Very few of those that will likely complain about lack of variety actually posted in it. They contributed nothing to it. Some did.

It is definitely an issue on both sides.

I engaged on it because it is exactly the kind of old school thread that is interesting (to me). It did get taken down at some point though so something must have kicked off.

I think the OP reported it themselves to be taken down.

Yeah I remember seeing join in. "

I think it is sad that happened in that case - I feel it was a good thread and OP responded well. I think she was just surprised that there were other view points.

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By *viatrixWoman
over a year ago

Redhill


"I think you’ll find mine have always been shit. "

I like your threads, Fiddles.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"Thought provoking at 8 50 before coffee, leave it out "

There’s a FAF thread going you know

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)


"Thought provoking at 8 50 before coffee, leave it out

There’s a FAF thread going you know "

Had my coffee now, someone please start a thread on existentialism...I'm ready

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

Are we not allowed to name people? Is that why people continue with the neeky subtweeting.

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


"Thought provoking at 8 50 before coffee, leave it out

There’s a FAF thread going you know

Had my coffee now, someone please start a thread on existentialism...I'm ready "

You do it!

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Only thing slipping is the people whom make the post can't blame anything else be creative

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"Thought provoking at 8 50 before coffee, leave it out

There’s a FAF thread going you know

Had my coffee now, someone please start a thread on existentialism...I'm ready "

We’re ready

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"Thought provoking at 8 50 before coffee, leave it out

There’s a FAF thread going you know

Had my coffee now, someone please start a thread on existentialism...I'm ready "

That is scheduled for after the thread on nihilism but no one has bothered to turn up yet.

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By *ruceyyMan
over a year ago

London

Oh jeez what to say about this topic...

I think it's maybe more about the people complaining all the damn time rather than you know, coming up with fun/super serious threads themselves if they can make it better apparently.

There's only so much sexy stuff in the world, alot will get regurgitated the more you are on here.

I dont take this seriously enough. If there's a serious thread, I just won't comment in it. It's quite easy to do that. And if I want to spark and interesting fun (in my opinion) topic or just chat shit, I will.

Ultimately if you think you can make this place better, there's no limit to the new thread button!

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By *iddlesticksMan
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.


"I think you’ll find mine have always been shit.

I like your threads, Fiddles. "

I like you Aviatrix

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"Oh jeez what to say about this topic...

I think it's maybe more about the people complaining all the damn time rather than you know, coming up with fun/super serious threads themselves if they can make it better apparently.

There's only so much sexy stuff in the world, alot will get regurgitated the more you are on here.

I dont take this seriously enough. If there's a serious thread, I just won't comment in it. It's quite easy to do that. And if I want to spark and interesting fun (in my opinion) topic or just chat shit, I will.

Ultimately if you think you can make this place better, there's no limit to the new thread button!"

I rest my case. Sigh

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


"Thought provoking at 8 50 before coffee, leave it out

There’s a FAF thread going you know

Had my coffee now, someone please start a thread on existentialism...I'm ready

That is scheduled for after the thread on nihilism but no one has bothered to turn up yet."

I'm fed up with googling words lol

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)


"Thought provoking at 8 50 before coffee, leave it out

There’s a FAF thread going you know

Had my coffee now, someone please start a thread on existentialism...I'm ready

That is scheduled for after the thread on nihilism but no one has bothered to turn up yet."

Looks like I'll have to pop onto the attachment style thread. Or anxiously avoid it

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)


"Thought provoking at 8 50 before coffee, leave it out

There’s a FAF thread going you know

Had my coffee now, someone please start a thread on existentialism...I'm ready

We’re ready "

Let's av it

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

108

Top quality thread!

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

There has always been a tendency for some to post multiple daily threads under the pretence of keeping the forums ticking over and getting people to engage.

Many of those people quickly turn into annoying little dervishes and apart from a handful of hangers-on most people just roll their eyes and don't bother contributing.

Some threads are started to educate and inform but the op is often locked into a particularly negative mindset and isn't up for an actual discussion.

Anyone with an opinion that isn't in tune with the op is told they are wrong or asked why they even contribute to a thread they have no experience of.

All of that boils down to people not wanting to post on many threads because they really don't want to play those mindgames anymore.

I've started hundreds of threads over the years and only ever had 3 that had more than 30 replies.

Two of those were removed as soon as they hit the 30 reply mark and neither were contentious or argumentative and were just forum fluff.

Compare that to some subjects that get completely out of hand and have to move to a second thread and I have to make the decision not to bother my arse anymore.

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By *ickshawedCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton


"It slips as easy as your cock down my throat Rex

Oh my I’ve gone all semi "

Only a semi? I must be slipping

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"You don’t see the topic list bursting with 3 figure threads anymore.

Is this a reflection of the standard slipping? Are folk not starting many thought provoking threads anymore? Do we need more FAF threads? Please discuss

Love and Peace "

Yes

No

Maybe

What opinion am i allowed to have?

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


"You don’t see the topic list bursting with 3 figure threads anymore.

Is this a reflection of the standard slipping? Are folk not starting many thought provoking threads anymore? Do we need more FAF threads? Please discuss

Love and Peace

Yes

No

Maybe

What opinion am i allowed to have? "

Mine

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"108

Top quality thread! "

It’s happening

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"There has always been a tendency for some to post multiple daily threads under the pretence of keeping the forums ticking over and getting people to engage.

Many of those people quickly turn into annoying little dervishes and apart from a handful of hangers-on most people just roll their eyes and don't bother contributing.

Some threads are started to educate and inform but the op is often locked into a particularly negative mindset and isn't up for an actual discussion.

Anyone with an opinion that isn't in tune with the op is told they are wrong or asked why they even contribute to a thread they have no experience of.

All of that boils down to people not wanting to post on many threads because they really don't want to play those mindgames anymore.

I've started hundreds of threads over the years and only ever had 3 that had more than 30 replies.

Two of those were removed as soon as they hit the 30 reply mark and neither were contentious or argumentative and were just forum fluff.

Compare that to some subjects that get completely out of hand and have to move to a second thread and I have to make the decision not to bother my arse anymore.

"

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By *XXDREAMMan
over a year ago

sudbury

Do you not feel, fab as a whole has gone down hill ?

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


"There has always been a tendency for some to post multiple daily threads under the pretence of keeping the forums ticking over and getting people to engage.

Many of those people quickly turn into annoying little dervishes and apart from a handful of hangers-on most people just roll their eyes and don't bother contributing.

Some threads are started to educate and inform but the op is often locked into a particularly negative mindset and isn't up for an actual discussion.

Anyone with an opinion that isn't in tune with the op is told they are wrong or asked why they even contribute to a thread they have no experience of.

All of that boils down to people not wanting to post on many threads because they really don't want to play those mindgames anymore.

I've started hundreds of threads over the years and only ever had 3 that had more than 30 replies.

Two of those were removed as soon as they hit the 30 reply mark and neither were contentious or argumentative and were just forum fluff.

Compare that to some subjects that get completely out of hand and have to move to a second thread and I have to make the decision not to bother my arse anymore.

"

Does your arse tell you when it's bothered?

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"It slips as easy as your cock down my throat Rex

Oh my I’ve gone all semi

Only a semi? I must be slipping "

Slip your hand down my undies and it’ll get a little stiffer

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"You don’t see the topic list bursting with 3 figure threads anymore.

Is this a reflection of the standard slipping? Are folk not starting many thought provoking threads anymore? Do we need more FAF threads? Please discuss

Love and Peace

Yes

No

Maybe

What opinion am i allowed to have? "

Only the same as the OP

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool


"There has always been a tendency for some to post multiple daily threads under the pretence of keeping the forums ticking over and getting people to engage.

Many of those people quickly turn into annoying little dervishes and apart from a handful of hangers-on most people just roll their eyes and don't bother contributing.

Some threads are started to educate and inform but the op is often locked into a particularly negative mindset and isn't up for an actual discussion.

Anyone with an opinion that isn't in tune with the op is told they are wrong or asked why they even contribute to a thread they have no experience of.

All of that boils down to people not wanting to post on many threads because they really don't want to play those mindgames anymore.

I've started hundreds of threads over the years and only ever had 3 that had more than 30 replies.

Two of those were removed as soon as they hit the 30 reply mark and neither were contentious or argumentative and were just forum fluff.

Compare that to some subjects that get completely out of hand and have to move to a second thread and I have to make the decision not to bother my arse anymore.

Does your arse tell you when it's bothered?"

Mine does, it's very unpleasant. A bit sore and itchy. Usually it's a joint protest of my stomach, guy, and arse. When those guys get together it's not pretty.

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"Do you not feel, fab as a whole has gone down hill ?"

I don’t think it has gone downhill - there are more wannabes and OF merchants but they are easily filtered out. I think the numbers of genuine people have also gone up but you have to know how to find them.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"Do you not feel, fab as a whole has gone down hill ?"

Not as a whole as the forum is just a small percentage of what the site as to offer. If we’re just talking about the forums then it’s gone about same same to me.

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


"The flashing thread yesterday, was a fairly serious discussion thread.

Very few of those that will likely complain about lack of variety actually posted in it. They contributed nothing to it. Some did.

It is definitely an issue on both sides.

I engaged on it because it is exactly the kind of old school thread that is interesting (to me). It did get taken down at some point though so something must have kicked off.

I think the OP reported it themselves to be taken down.

Yeah I remember seeing join in.

I think it is sad that happened in that case - I feel it was a good thread and OP responded well. I think she was just surprised that there were other view points."

It was the abuse, piss taking and general hostility that made me want it removed.

I enjoy respectful and reasonable debate. Not hurling insults and attacks on my character.

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

So...FAF?

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)


"So...FAF? "

Aint that easier than flashing

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"

It was the abuse, piss taking and general hostility that made me want it removed.

I enjoy respectful and reasonable debate. Not hurling insults and attacks on my character."

There should be no place for this kind of behaviour on here

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"So...FAF? "

In

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London


"So...FAF? "

Clickbait!

(But yes, actually. Since you ask.)

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
over a year ago

Next Door

FAF

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By *ruceyyMan
over a year ago

London


"So...FAF?

Clickbait!

(But yes, actually. Since you ask.) "

Not even this thread can stay serious. I am shocked and appalled and will make a thread about how childish you horny lot are!

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London


"Not even this thread can stay serious. I am shocked and appalled and will make a thread about how childish you horny lot are! "

^ He probably will, too.

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

To be fair I thought I did rather well for 2 hours to not look at rex's profile pic and keep serious thoughts

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


"Not even this thread can stay serious. I am shocked and appalled and will make a thread about how childish you horny lot are!

^ He probably will, too."

I hope so

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By *ruceyyMan
over a year ago

London


"To be fair I thought I did rather well for 2 hours to not look at rex's profile pic and keep serious thoughts"

You didn't do too badly but ultimately you still let the team down I'm afraid. Time for a spankin!

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"So...FAF?

Clickbait!

(But yes, actually. Since you ask.)

Not even this thread can stay serious. I am shocked and appalled and will make a thread about how childish you horny lot are! "

Who said it was serious?

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"To be fair I thought I did rather well for 2 hours to not look at rex's profile pic and keep serious thoughts"

I felt you looking

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By *ruceyyMan
over a year ago

London


"So...FAF?

Clickbait!

(But yes, actually. Since you ask.)

Not even this thread can stay serious. I am shocked and appalled and will make a thread about how childish you horny lot are!

Who said it was serious? "

I mean it's a thread from you so of course it wasn't. But it attracted...the angry bears. That's their name now.

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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in Co. Down

Nope it has always been the same.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"So...FAF?

Clickbait!

(But yes, actually. Since you ask.)

Not even this thread can stay serious. I am shocked and appalled and will make a thread about how childish you horny lot are!

Who said it was serious?

I mean it's a thread from you so of course it wasn't. But it attracted...the angry bears. That's their name now."

I’m pulling your leg

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By *anderingArtistMan
over a year ago

an abstract world

I feel you Rexy. When I was last on there were 175 comment threads popping off all over the place and nowadays it's not so commonplace.

I feel like it's the standard ebb and flow of a public forum.

Nothing can sustain a high level of intensity for a constant period of time. There always has to be a calm to balance it out.

Stay strong my brother, frenetic forum energy will return soon

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By *ruceyyMan
over a year ago

London


"So...FAF?

Clickbait!

(But yes, actually. Since you ask.)

Not even this thread can stay serious. I am shocked and appalled and will make a thread about how childish you horny lot are!

Who said it was serious?

I mean it's a thread from you so of course it wasn't. But it attracted...the angry bears. That's their name now.

I’m pulling your leg "

Can we make it the shaft instead?

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"I feel you Rexy. When I was last on there were 175 comment threads popping off all over the place and nowadays it's not so commonplace.

I feel like it's the standard ebb and flow of a public forum.

Nothing can sustain a high level of intensity for a constant period of time. There always has to be a calm to balance it out.

Stay strong my brother, frenetic forum energy will return soon "

You get it bro

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"So...FAF?

Clickbait!

(But yes, actually. Since you ask.)

Not even this thread can stay serious. I am shocked and appalled and will make a thread about how childish you horny lot are!

Who said it was serious?

I mean it's a thread from you so of course it wasn't. But it attracted...the angry bears. That's their name now.

I’m pulling your leg

Can we make it the shaft instead?"

I’m not that way inclined but if I were I’d bum you

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


"You don’t see the topic list bursting with 3 figure t… Are folk not starting many thought provoking threads anymore? … "

Maybe it’s the replies to some good threads that put a stop to possible good conversation/banter/vibes

*just saying.

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London


"Maybe it’s the replies to some good threads that put a stop to possible good conversation/banter/vibes

*just saying. "

Are you suggesting some people are thread killers?

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"You don’t see the topic list bursting with 3 figure t… Are folk not starting many thought provoking threads anymore? …

Maybe it’s the replies to some good threads that put a stop to possible good conversation/banter/vibes

*just saying. "

There is this as well

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

I think if anything, the thought provoking threads don't get that many replies. The ones that tend to break 3 figures are fairly easy ones where people can flirt with each other or the seriously contentious threads that have a wide gap in viewpoints

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"You don’t see the topic list bursting with 3 figure t… Are folk not starting many thought provoking threads anymore? …

Maybe it’s the replies to some good threads that put a stop to possible good conversation/banter/vibes

*just saying. "

It’s almost as if some people actively try to derail a serious conversation…..

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


"So...FAF?

In "

I've got a spare 15 minutes this afternoon

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"The flashing thread yesterday, was a fairly serious discussion thread.

Very few of those that will likely complain about lack of variety actually posted in it. They contributed nothing to it. Some did.

It is definitely an issue on both sides.

I engaged on it because it is exactly the kind of old school thread that is interesting (to me). It did get taken down at some point though so something must have kicked off.

I think the OP reported it themselves to be taken down.

Yeah I remember seeing join in.

I think it is sad that happened in that case - I feel it was a good thread and OP responded well. I think she was just surprised that there were other view points.

It was the abuse, piss taking and general hostility that made me want it removed.

I enjoy respectful and reasonable debate. Not hurling insults and attacks on my character."

If I was unreasonable then I apologise. I do think your thread was a great example of something that is not completely incendiary but does have the potential to have differing view points. You started it off with a very reasonable question and I think that is a key factor in having a decent thread.

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


"You don’t see the topic list bursting with 3 figure threads anymore.

Is this a reflection of the standard slipping? Are folk not starting many thought provoking threads anymore? Do we need more FAF threads? Please discuss

Love and Peace "

It's been mostly shit for years

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"So...FAF?

In

I've got a spare 15 minutes this afternoon "

Oooooo we’ll have time for a cup of tea as well

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"You don’t see the topic list bursting with 3 figure threads anymore.

Is this a reflection of the standard slipping? Are folk not starting many thought provoking threads anymore? Do we need more FAF threads? Please discuss

Love and Peace

It's been mostly shit for years "

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


"The flashing thread yesterday, was a fairly serious discussion thread.

Very few of those that will likely complain about lack of variety actually posted in it. They contributed nothing to it. Some did.

It is definitely an issue on both sides.

I engaged on it because it is exactly the kind of old school thread that is interesting (to me). It did get taken down at some point though so something must have kicked off.

I think the OP reported it themselves to be taken down.

Yeah I remember seeing join in.

I think it is sad that happened in that case - I feel it was a good thread and OP responded well. I think she was just surprised that there were other view points.

It was the abuse, piss taking and general hostility that made me want it removed.

I enjoy respectful and reasonable debate. Not hurling insults and attacks on my character.

If I was unreasonable then I apologise. I do think your thread was a great example of something that is not completely incendiary but does have the potential to have differing view points. You started it off with a very reasonable question and I think that is a key factor in having a decent thread."

No worries

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By * and R cple4Couple
over a year ago

swansea

I can’t really blame people for not wanting to contribute much anymore.

When they see people getting jumped on for a difference of opinion or for using a word wrong it’s like a crime has been committed.

Their has been some great posts which has then been derailed by the same group of people which is a shame.

I tend to stay away from the serious stuff although I do enjoy reading it as your never to old to learn new things ..

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

I am of the opinion that if the quality of threads is of that much importance….. then get off your lazy derrières and start some

Sink or swim!!!

Some of the most serious have gotten zero replies… some of the most random have reached 175 really quickly….

Some…. Really can’t be arsed……

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


"I can’t really blame people for not wanting to contribute much anymore.

When they see people getting jumped on for a difference of opinion or for using a word wrong it’s like a crime has been committed.

Their has been some great posts which has then been derailed by the same group of people which is a shame.

I tend to stay away from the serious stuff although I do enjoy reading it as your never to old to learn new things .."

As a forumite of old, many moons ago, things have changed.

None of us have to participate but the constant lambasting of people and derailing of threads is getting worse.

Yes sometimes things need addressing but if you don’t have anything nice or helpful move on.

Many say forums are a good way to operate the block button and I totally agree but not necessarily for those that are asking the question but for the replies that are given

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By *oudBeSurprisedMan
over a year ago

Fife

I see a lot of threads about club nights and pre drinks for club events. I mean three or four threads for the same club event. It's like everyone is trying to be an event host.

Also, I think people have realised you can't have thought provoking threads on fab anymore. As soon as someone reads an opinion different to theirs, it gradually falls into bitchyncomments and arguments and people get banned or a thread gets taken down.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"I can’t really blame people for not wanting to contribute much anymore.

When they see people getting jumped on for a difference of opinion or for using a word wrong it’s like a crime has been committed.

Their has been some great posts which has then been derailed by the same group of people which is a shame.

I tend to stay away from the serious stuff although I do enjoy reading it as your never to old to learn new things .."

It seems to be a common theme unfortunately

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"I see a lot of threads about club nights and pre drinks for club events. I mean three or four threads for the same club event. It's like everyone is trying to be an event host.

Also, I think people have realised you can't have thought provoking threads on fab anymore. As soon as someone reads an opinion different to theirs, it gradually falls into bitchyncomments and arguments and people get banned or a thread gets taken down. "

It’s not something I’ve noticed but I’ll certainly keep an eye out now you’ve mentioned it

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

People have to be prepared to put some effort into a thread. Threads with lazy ideas and OPs who don't reply or acknowledge posters don't get to 175. I watched for a good while before I joined last week and that's what I noticed fwiw.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"I can’t really blame people for not wanting to contribute much anymore.

When they see people getting jumped on for a difference of opinion or for using a word wrong it’s like a crime has been committed.

Their has been some great posts which has then been derailed by the same group of people which is a shame.

I tend to stay away from the serious stuff although I do enjoy reading it as your never to old to learn new things ..

It seems to be a common theme unfortunately "

Is there a faux pas thread coming on?

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

Was there ever a golden age though? My own unscientific opinion is this is as good as it gets. I think the vibe post pandemic is way more chilled. This place used to be bloodbath regularly.

As to pleasing people, threads that please everyone will always be rare. There's a mix and it does vary a little over the week.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"There has always been a tendency for some to post multiple daily threads under the pretence of keeping the forums ticking over and getting people to engage.

Many of those people quickly turn into annoying little dervishes and apart from a handful of hangers-on most people just roll their eyes and don't bother contributing.

Some threads are started to educate and inform but the op is often locked into a particularly negative mindset and isn't up for an actual discussion.

Anyone with an opinion that isn't in tune with the op is told they are wrong or asked why they even contribute to a thread they have no experience of.

All of that boils down to people not wanting to post on many threads because they really don't want to play those mindgames anymore.

I've started hundreds of threads over the years and only ever had 3 that had more than 30 replies.

Two of those were removed as soon as they hit the 30 reply mark and neither were contentious or argumentative and were just forum fluff.

Compare that to some subjects that get completely out of hand and have to move to a second thread and I have to make the decision not to bother my arse anymore.

"

Get your arse to bother more. You do good stuff.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"I can’t really blame people for not wanting to contribute much anymore.

When they see people getting jumped on for a difference of opinion or for using a word wrong it’s like a crime has been committed.

Their has been some great posts which has then been derailed by the same group of people which is a shame.

I tend to stay away from the serious stuff although I do enjoy reading it as your never to old to learn new things ..

It seems to be a common theme unfortunately

Is there a faux pas thread coming on? "

The floor is yours dude, that’s the beauty of a forum

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

Quality and Quantity are different metric. Some interesting discussions aren't long. And many long discussions can have a lot of filler content.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"Quality and Quantity are different metric. Some interesting discussions aren't long. And many long discussions can have a lot of filler content."

But is the standard slipping?

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By *oodsman1000Man
over a year ago

Hereford

Mainly trivia, nothing to get you thinking, lazy and boring

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)

Their slipping on the pools of gush

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry


"Quality and Quantity are different metric. Some interesting discussions aren't long. And many long discussions can have a lot of filler content.

But is the standard slipping? "

No I don't think so. The standard has always varied over time. But this forum format is archaic and I think that has an impact. That impact can be both a - or +.

It's a pretty small group of posters and a smaller group again that regularly start threads.

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By *o new WinksMan
over a year ago

BSE

The standards are the same.

Hell the titles are the same.

In fact, OPs have just added numbers to originals and we are reaching #75 etc.

In 10 years,nothing much has changed. Which is both good and bad.

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By *oudBeSurprisedMan
over a year ago

Fife


"The standards are the same.

Hell the titles are the same.

In fact, OPs have just added numbers to originals and we are reaching #75 etc.

In 10 years,nothing much has changed. Which is both good and bad. "

10 years ago the site was far more friendly and less cliquey.

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"The standards are the same.

Hell the titles are the same.

In fact, OPs have just added numbers to originals and we are reaching #75 etc.

In 10 years,nothing much has changed. Which is both good and bad. "

Well more than #75 in some cases

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Their slipping on the pools of gush "

Its piss isnt it?

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North


"Their slipping on the pools of gush

Its piss isnt it? "

That’s for another thread

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By *ex Holes OP   Man
over a year ago

Up North

Good standard of thread everyone

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry


"The standards are the same.

Hell the titles are the same.

In fact, OPs have just added numbers to originals and we are reaching #75 etc.

In 10 years,nothing much has changed. Which is both good and bad.

10 years ago the site was far more friendly and less cliquey. "

First time I was on this was about 2015 and I would have said the opposite. The clique has and will always be a thing, its inevitable. It's much more welcoming of newbies now. And the forum fights were a feature not a bug.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

I think recently it has changed. I previously had found the forums both informative and helpful as well entertaininh of fourse. Sadly there are some chatacters that are sometimes determined to 'sabotage' threads either by intentionally picking arguments (not opinions which is fine), srarting threafs they know will cause conflict and often disappear themselves or using redicule though again they often don't realise that it is them that appear rediculous tbh. There is also lots of repetition of threads and some that you thin 'what on earth' but then nobody is forced to follow those. As someone said though, sadly there are very few threads that stimulate the mind, create rational debate and inform. Itvis what it is, you have to take the good with the bad in an open forum like this as long as people respect one another and certainly stay away from any kind of abuse which sadly it does raise it's ugly had from time to time but the worst of it is usually picked up and dealt by mods

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