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

Why do people use the subject word on their profiles?

Isn't a professional someone that earns a living from their chosen job? So that would mean that everyone who has a job is a professional.

IE : professional footballer. Tennis player. Trolley collector at Morrisons, etc, etc.

It seems like some sort of misplaced snobbery to me.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

- no, I'm not a trolley collector

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Covent Garden

It can mean anything or everything or absolutely nothing at all. It's an esoteric term.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

They charge for it

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By *cottish guy 555Man
over a year ago

London

I'm in CI5

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By *rMonkeyMan
over a year ago

Somewhere

My thoughts are it doesn't bother me, if people want to call themselves professional then crack on.

My view on professional is different to yours OP. Professional usually implies a job with a protected title such as Doctor, Lawyer etc.

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By *yselfAndHerCouple
over a year ago

Coventry


"Why do people use the subject word on their profiles?

Isn't a professional someone that earns a living from their chosen job? So that would mean that everyone who has a job is a professional.

IE : professional footballer. Tennis player. Trolley collector at Morrisons, etc, etc.

It seems like some sort of misplaced snobbery to me.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

- no, I'm not a trolley collector "

They need to feel special.

Maybe being professional makes them more attractive.

Sad really.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I think it's for many reasons, including restrictions on what they share with others. It's fine for all of us to just share however little or much that we want to.

For some, maybe an ego thing

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


"My thoughts are it doesn't bother me, if people want to call themselves professional then crack on.

My view on professional is different to yours OP. Professional usually implies a job with a protected title such as Doctor, Lawyer etc."

I meant that there are people on here, and the brother/sister site, that make a point of calling themselves professionals. I mean, - who gives a fuck? They're here to relieve sexual tension. The same as everyone else.

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By *ellinever70Woman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

It tends to bother non professionals more

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


"Why do people use the subject word on their profiles?

Isn't a professional someone that earns a living from their chosen job? So that would mean that everyone who has a job is a professional.

IE : professional footballer. Tennis player. Trolley collector at Morrisons, etc, etc.

It seems like some sort of misplaced snobbery to me.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

- no, I'm not a trolley collector

They need to feel special.

Maybe being professional makes them more attractive.

Sad really. "

My thoughts exactly

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


"It tends to bother non professionals more"

Hahaha!

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


"It tends to bother non professionals more"

I am a professional though. I have a paying job.

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

Maybe it’s from the Victorians who separated professional people from those who just had a trade?

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By *ersiantugMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

I think it's just a euphemism for a few things they hold particularly important; professional pride, aspiration and being hard working etc.

Each to their own I guess. As I've just written elsewhere I think it's actually best people show what they are really into and what hey are really like. It's the best way of making it all work.

Some people dress in their very finest clothes, show off their expensive shoes etc. People who are attracted to that will be attracted to that. It's the way it goes.

pt

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


"Maybe it’s from the Victorians who separated professional people from those who just had a trade?"

Yeah, maybe...

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,


"It tends to bother non professionals more"

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

its bull shit,,

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,

When you need something that is important(advice or work/service doing) do you go to a professional,hopeless bungling amateur or barstool expert?

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

In my experience, it means a team leader or middle manager working in an office of a nondescript company.

For this reason, discretion by way of a silhouette or out-of-focus-cock-beside-the-Sky-remote profile pic is a must. Even though Janet in HR is probably on here herself, if it ever got out that you - Barry Whatshisname from the fifth floor - are on a hookup site, you could get fired, or worse, busted back down to call centre agent faster than a 2AM cum-and-go meet in the Morrison's car park.

If male, they wear a tie with their off-the-rack Next/M&S suit. An entry-level Tag watch adds a touch of distinction to the ensemble. The look is completed by a shirt where the collar is a different colour to the rest of the shirt.

They may have previously applied to be on the Apprentice, and typically drive a second-hand (but nearly new) Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Octavia, or a brand new Dacia Sandero.

They have The Wolf of Wall Street, The Big Short, and other finance books/films casually placed on their coffee table to impress visitors, and their YouTube feed is rammed with Andrew Tate interviews and Dragon's Den clips.

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


"It tends to bother non professionals more

I am a professional though. I have a paying job. "

They likely use the term to put off the type of people who think that is what professional means.

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


"It tends to bother non professionals more"

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By *coobyABCMan
over a year ago

Aberdeen


"Why do people use the subject word on their profiles?

Isn't a professional someone that earns a living from their chosen job? So that would mean that everyone who has a job is a professional.

IE : professional footballer. Tennis player. Trolley collector at Morrisons, etc, etc.

It seems like some sort of misplaced snobbery to me.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

- no, I'm not a trolley collector "

I think you will find you can't use the term trolley collector now. It's supermarket, logistical receptacle collection operator.

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By *rFoxAndXenoCouple
over a year ago

Weymouth


"In my experience, it means a team leader or middle manager working in an office of a nondescript company.

For this reason, discretion by way of a silhouette or out-of-focus-cock-beside-the-Sky-remote profile pic is a must. Even though Janet in HR is probably on here herself, if it ever got out that you - Barry Whatshisname from the fifth floor - are on a hookup site, you could get fired, or worse, busted back down to call centre agent faster than a 2AM cum-and-go meet in the Morrison's car park.

If male, they wear a tie with their off-the-rack Next/M&S suit. An entry-level Tag watch adds a touch of distinction to the ensemble. The look is completed by a shirt where the collar is a different colour to the rest of the shirt.

They may have previously applied to be on the Apprentice, and typically drive a second-hand (but nearly new) Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Octavia, or a brand new Dacia Sandero.

They have The Wolf of Wall Street, The Big Short, and other finance books/films casually placed on their coffee table to impress visitors, and their YouTube feed is rammed with Andrew Tate interviews and Dragon's Den clips.

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Brilliant

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By *rFoxAndXenoCouple
over a year ago

Weymouth

Judging by this thread, it absolutely IS a term designed to keep the riff raff out

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By *orthernJayMan
over a year ago

LHR


"In my experience, it means a team leader or middle manager working in an office of a nondescript company.

For this reason, discretion by way of a silhouette or out-of-focus-cock-beside-the-Sky-remote profile pic is a must. Even though Janet in HR is probably on here herself, if it ever got out that you - Barry Whatshisname from the fifth floor - are on a hookup site, you could get fired, or worse, busted back down to call centre agent faster than a 2AM cum-and-go meet in the Morrison's car park.

If male, they wear a tie with their off-the-rack Next/M&S suit. An entry-level Tag watch adds a touch of distinction to the ensemble. The look is completed by a shirt where the collar is a different colour to the rest of the shirt.

They may have previously applied to be on the Apprentice, and typically drive a second-hand (but nearly new) Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Octavia, or a brand new Dacia Sandero.

They have The Wolf of Wall Street, The Big Short, and other finance books/films casually placed on their coffee table to impress visitors, and their YouTube feed is rammed with Andrew Tate interviews and Dragon's Den clips.

"

^^^ not your type then ^^^

As others have said, the word ‘professional’ means different things to different people; I’ve always assumed it meant “if I’m recognised here, I’ll have issues with my chosen profession” rather than anything else!

Of course, Janet from HR and Tom the senior police officer are Fabbers; I know them both personally; although my friends aren’t called Janet or Tom, they just don’t want the grief nor judgement from the vanilla world.

Remember, we can’t educate vanilla no matter how hard we try, those that think swinging is a disgustingly immoral practice won’t ever change that view so why run the gauntlet of their derision?

Oh, and what’s wrong with an entry level Tag, we’ve all had to start somewhere

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By *rofessor ElementalMan
over a year ago

Durham

It’s a status value and it all depends upon your own value system to how you interpret it.

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

It means they will give you a PowerPoint presentation on what they will do to you before sex.

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By *acktopervMan
over a year ago

Stourport-On-Severn


"It means they will give you a PowerPoint presentation on what they will do to you before sex. "

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By *agerMorganMan
over a year ago

Canvey Island

Likely means they’ll have a teams call with you to discuss the sex and outline objectives and intended outcomes, may also bring in a project manager.

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By *nitterWoman
over a year ago

the land of tall tales and yarn

Why does it matter how someone chooses to describe themselves? Each to their own I say

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading


"It means they will give you a PowerPoint presentation on what they will do to you before sex. "

I'm sold.

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By *essaMayWoman
over a year ago

Fairytale Wood

Tittles are important to people, they think it elevates them. See lots of posts and contacted by those claiming to be professional photographers.

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


"In my experience, it means a team leader or middle manager working in an office of a nondescript company.

For this reason, discretion by way of a silhouette or out-of-focus-cock-beside-the-Sky-remote profile pic is a must. Even though Janet in HR is probably on here herself, if it ever got out that you - Barry Whatshisname from the fifth floor - are on a hookup site, you could get fired, or worse, busted back down to call centre agent faster than a 2AM cum-and-go meet in the Morrison's car park.

If male, they wear a tie with their off-the-rack Next/M&S suit. An entry-level Tag watch adds a touch of distinction to the ensemble. The look is completed by a shirt where the collar is a different colour to the rest of the shirt.

They may have previously applied to be on the Apprentice, and typically drive a second-hand (but nearly new) Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Octavia, or a brand new Dacia Sandero.

They have The Wolf of Wall Street, The Big Short, and other finance books/films casually placed on their coffee table to impress visitors, and their YouTube feed is rammed with Andrew Tate interviews and Dragon's Den clips.

^^^ not your type then ^^^

As others have said, the word ‘professional’ means different things to different people; I’ve always assumed it meant “if I’m recognised here, I’ll have issues with my chosen profession” rather than anything else!

Of course, Janet from HR and Tom the senior police officer are Fabbers; I know them both personally; although my friends aren’t called Janet or Tom, they just don’t want the grief nor judgement from the vanilla world.

Remember, we can’t educate vanilla no matter how hard we try, those that think swinging is a disgustingly immoral practice won’t ever change that view so why run the gauntlet of their derision?

Oh, and what’s wrong with an entry level Tag, we’ve all had to start somewhere "

Hey, let's just get something straight! I never said these white collar hunks aren't my type! A £35k salary, company car, Hugo Boss cufflinks and entry level Tag get me purring like a lawnmower, hungry for my next clump of Yorkshire Fog.

The truth is that most of these self-described "professional" types genuinely do know how to treat people well and make me feel special... But they are fun to rib, too!

My main bone of contention (other than the one I unfortunately still have in my pants) is the attitude of "I'm a Team Leader at Direct Line, I can't show you face pics just in case."

In case what, Barry?

In case I turn out crazy and decide to out you?

Or in case I somehow know you already? Perhaps I'm one of the girls in HR!

Personally I think most people should be able to have some nice face pics at least on Friends Only/via DM. Politicians, teachers, police officers, secret agents, and celebrities all have a bit of a pass. But Barry Whatshisname from the 5th floor of a nondescript office block, working for Carpetright processing interest free credit applications, should get a grip IMO.

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By *orthernJayMan
over a year ago

LHR

^^^can’t argue with any of that^^^

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


"I'm in CI5 "

I am CU69

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

I'm a professional

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


"In my experience, it means a team leader or middle manager working in an office of a nondescript company.

For this reason, discretion by way of a silhouette or out-of-focus-cock-beside-the-Sky-remote profile pic is a must. Even though Janet in HR is probably on here herself, if it ever got out that you - Barry Whatshisname from the fifth floor - are on a hookup site, you could get fired, or worse, busted back down to call centre agent faster than a 2AM cum-and-go meet in the Morrison's car park.

If male, they wear a tie with their off-the-rack Next/M&S suit. An entry-level Tag watch adds a touch of distinction to the ensemble. The look is completed by a shirt where the collar is a different colour to the rest of the shirt.

They may have previously applied to be on the Apprentice, and typically drive a second-hand (but nearly new) Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Octavia, or a brand new Dacia Sandero.

They have The Wolf of Wall Street, The Big Short, and other finance books/films casually placed on their coffee table to impress visitors, and their YouTube feed is rammed with Andrew Tate interviews and Dragon's Den clips.

^^^ not your type then ^^^

As others have said, the word ‘professional’ means different things to different people; I’ve always assumed it meant “if I’m recognised here, I’ll have issues with my chosen profession” rather than anything else!

Of course, Janet from HR and Tom the senior police officer are Fabbers; I know them both personally; although my friends aren’t called Janet or Tom, they just don’t want the grief nor judgement from the vanilla world.

Remember, we can’t educate vanilla no matter how hard we try, those that think swinging is a disgustingly immoral practice won’t ever change that view so why run the gauntlet of their derision?

Oh, and what’s wrong with an entry level Tag, we’ve all had to start somewhere

Hey, let's just get something straight! I never said these white collar hunks aren't my type! A £35k salary, company car, Hugo Boss cufflinks and entry level Tag get me purring like a lawnmower, hungry for my next clump of Yorkshire Fog.

The truth is that most of these self-described "professional" types genuinely do know how to treat people well and make me feel special... But they are fun to rib, too!

My main bone of contention (other than the one I unfortunately still have in my pants) is the attitude of "I'm a Team Leader at Direct Line, I can't show you face pics just in case."

In case what, Barry?

In case I turn out crazy and decide to out you?

Or in case I somehow know you already? Perhaps I'm one of the girls in HR!

Personally I think most people should be able to have some nice face pics at least on Friends Only/via DM. Politicians, teachers, police officers, secret agents, and celebrities all have a bit of a pass. But Barry Whatshisname from the 5th floor of a nondescript office block, working for Carpetright processing interest free credit applications, should get a grip IMO."

Just fabbed some of your photos.

This op.

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By *ackDMissMorganCouple
over a year ago

Halifax

I think it's a bit subjective

Some will think it's if they have a job that requires a registered body,others will think they wearing a suit and earning lots of money means they're professional

It doesn't bother us,unless that's all they have to say on their profile.

Miss

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

You’re right, everyone is a professional at what they do and I feel anyone can use the word if they wish

I’m a professional at what I do so all good

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By *rummymanMan
over a year ago

birmingham


"It tends to bother non professionals more"

Absolutely agree 100%

Not an ego thing at all.

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By *rummymanMan
over a year ago

birmingham


"Likely means they’ll have a teams call with you to discuss the sex and outline objectives and intended outcomes, may also bring in a project manager. "

Don't forget the gantt charts and deadlines and milestones to put in your timeline for the project...lol

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

It’s just a word. Why do some get so bent out of shape by its use?

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

It's an excellent filter.

I've never seen a woman describe herself as professional here. Hmm.

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

It’s a way of saying “no riff raff please” and is definitely a bit snobby!

My profession is totally irrelevant and currently my job wouldn’t be described as “professional” although I am degree level educated.

I don’t care what job people do. But I do care that they are reasonably educated (ie not totally thick!)

But you don’t need to write that on your profile… you can soon work it out from a few messages or a social if someone is on your wave length!

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


"It’s just a word. Why do some get so bent out of shape by its use? "

Because they are sad that they don't understand the word and won't be able to fuck the person.

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


"In my experience, it means a team leader or middle manager working in an office of a nondescript company.

For this reason, discretion by way of a silhouette or out-of-focus-cock-beside-the-Sky-remote profile pic is a must. Even though Janet in HR is probably on here herself, if it ever got out that you - Barry Whatshisname from the fifth floor - are on a hookup site, you could get fired, or worse, busted back down to call centre agent faster than a 2AM cum-and-go meet in the Morrison's car park.

If male, they wear a tie with their off-the-rack Next/M&S suit. An entry-level Tag watch adds a touch of distinction to the ensemble. The look is completed by a shirt where the collar is a different colour to the rest of the shirt.

They may have previously applied to be on the Apprentice, and typically drive a second-hand (but nearly new) Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Octavia, or a brand new Dacia Sandero.

They have The Wolf of Wall Street, The Big Short, and other finance books/films casually placed on their coffee table to impress visitors, and their YouTube feed is rammed with Andrew Tate interviews and Dragon's Den clips.

^^^ not your type then ^^^

As others have said, the word ‘professional’ means different things to different people; I’ve always assumed it meant “if I’m recognised here, I’ll have issues with my chosen profession” rather than anything else!

Of course, Janet from HR and Tom the senior police officer are Fabbers; I know them both personally; although my friends aren’t called Janet or Tom, they just don’t want the grief nor judgement from the vanilla world.

Remember, we can’t educate vanilla no matter how hard we try, those that think swinging is a disgustingly immoral practice won’t ever change that view so why run the gauntlet of their derision?

Oh, and what’s wrong with an entry level Tag, we’ve all had to start somewhere

Hey, let's just get something straight! I never said these white collar hunks aren't my type! A £35k salary, company car, Hugo Boss cufflinks and entry level Tag get me purring like a lawnmower, hungry for my next clump of Yorkshire Fog.

The truth is that most of these self-described "professional" types genuinely do know how to treat people well and make me feel special... But they are fun to rib, too!

My main bone of contention (other than the one I unfortunately still have in my pants) is the attitude of "I'm a Team Leader at Direct Line, I can't show you face pics just in case."

In case what, Barry?

In case I turn out crazy and decide to out you?

Or in case I somehow know you already? Perhaps I'm one of the girls in HR!

Personally I think most people should be able to have some nice face pics at least on Friends Only/via DM. Politicians, teachers, police officers, secret agents, and celebrities all have a bit of a pass. But Barry Whatshisname from the 5th floor of a nondescript office block, working for Carpetright processing interest free credit applications, should get a grip IMO."

What if Barry has kids who would get bullied at school or he may lose custody because he's a slutty dad who fucks around on swingers sites?

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Maybe they drive a Ford Capri and have a boss called Cowley?

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


"In my experience, it means a team leader or middle manager working in an office of a nondescript company.

For this reason, discretion by way of a silhouette or out-of-focus-cock-beside-the-Sky-remote profile pic is a must. Even though Janet in HR is probably on here herself, if it ever got out that you - Barry Whatshisname from the fifth floor - are on a hookup site, you could get fired, or worse, busted back down to call centre agent faster than a 2AM cum-and-go meet in the Morrison's car park.

If male, they wear a tie with their off-the-rack Next/M&S suit. An entry-level Tag watch adds a touch of distinction to the ensemble. The look is completed by a shirt where the collar is a different colour to the rest of the shirt.

They may have previously applied to be on the Apprentice, and typically drive a second-hand (but nearly new) Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Octavia, or a brand new Dacia Sandero.

They have The Wolf of Wall Street, The Big Short, and other finance books/films casually placed on their coffee table to impress visitors, and their YouTube feed is rammed with Andrew Tate interviews and Dragon's Den clips.

^^^ not your type then ^^^

As others have said, the word ‘professional’ means different things to different people; I’ve always assumed it meant “if I’m recognised here, I’ll have issues with my chosen profession” rather than anything else!

Of course, Janet from HR and Tom the senior police officer are Fabbers; I know them both personally; although my friends aren’t called Janet or Tom, they just don’t want the grief nor judgement from the vanilla world.

Remember, we can’t educate vanilla no matter how hard we try, those that think swinging is a disgustingly immoral practice won’t ever change that view so why run the gauntlet of their derision?

Oh, and what’s wrong with an entry level Tag, we’ve all had to start somewhere

Hey, let's just get something straight! I never said these white collar hunks aren't my type! A £35k salary, company car, Hugo Boss cufflinks and entry level Tag get me purring like a lawnmower, hungry for my next clump of Yorkshire Fog.

The truth is that most of these self-described "professional" types genuinely do know how to treat people well and make me feel special... But they are fun to rib, too!

My main bone of contention (other than the one I unfortunately still have in my pants) is the attitude of "I'm a Team Leader at Direct Line, I can't show you face pics just in case."

In case what, Barry?

In case I turn out crazy and decide to out you?

Or in case I somehow know you already? Perhaps I'm one of the girls in HR!

Personally I think most people should be able to have some nice face pics at least on Friends Only/via DM. Politicians, teachers, police officers, secret agents, and celebrities all have a bit of a pass. But Barry Whatshisname from the 5th floor of a nondescript office block, working for Carpetright processing interest free credit applications, should get a grip IMO.

What if Barry has kids who would get bullied at school or he may lose custody because he's a slutty dad who fucks around on swingers sites? "

My first question would be how random schoolkids have not only learned about Fab, but somehow managed to stumble across Barry and recognise who he is. A statistical unlikelihood at the very least.

But assuming that, in the face of these odds, it happened... Just get Barry's kid to respond that his next meet is with their mum!

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

I'm a professional twat!

This is why I can't show my left ear.

Mrs

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By *orl1971Couple
over a year ago

Glasgow

This comes up time and time again on the forums. We read it as they have a good job, good lifestyle and value discretion. They probably have a lot to lose if outed.

It certainly does trigger a few people though. If it bothers you don’t meet them but people seems to want to have a dig

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


"In my experience, it means a team leader or middle manager working in an office of a nondescript company.

For this reason, discretion by way of a silhouette or out-of-focus-cock-beside-the-Sky-remote profile pic is a must. Even though Janet in HR is probably on here herself, if it ever got out that you - Barry Whatshisname from the fifth floor - are on a hookup site, you could get fired, or worse, busted back down to call centre agent faster than a 2AM cum-and-go meet in the Morrison's car park.

If male, they wear a tie with their off-the-rack Next/M&S suit. An entry-level Tag watch adds a touch of distinction to the ensemble. The look is completed by a shirt where the collar is a different colour to the rest of the shirt.

They may have previously applied to be on the Apprentice, and typically drive a second-hand (but nearly new) Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Octavia, or a brand new Dacia Sandero.

They have The Wolf of Wall Street, The Big Short, and other finance books/films casually placed on their coffee table to impress visitors, and their YouTube feed is rammed with Andrew Tate interviews and Dragon's Den clips.

^^^ not your type then ^^^

As others have said, the word ‘professional’ means different things to different people; I’ve always assumed it meant “if I’m recognised here, I’ll have issues with my chosen profession” rather than anything else!

Of course, Janet from HR and Tom the senior police officer are Fabbers; I know them both personally; although my friends aren’t called Janet or Tom, they just don’t want the grief nor judgement from the vanilla world.

Remember, we can’t educate vanilla no matter how hard we try, those that think swinging is a disgustingly immoral practice won’t ever change that view so why run the gauntlet of their derision?

Oh, and what’s wrong with an entry level Tag, we’ve all had to start somewhere

Hey, let's just get something straight! I never said these white collar hunks aren't my type! A £35k salary, company car, Hugo Boss cufflinks and entry level Tag get me purring like a lawnmower, hungry for my next clump of Yorkshire Fog.

The truth is that most of these self-described "professional" types genuinely do know how to treat people well and make me feel special... But they are fun to rib, too!

My main bone of contention (other than the one I unfortunately still have in my pants) is the attitude of "I'm a Team Leader at Direct Line, I can't show you face pics just in case."

In case what, Barry?

In case I turn out crazy and decide to out you?

Or in case I somehow know you already? Perhaps I'm one of the girls in HR!

Personally I think most people should be able to have some nice face pics at least on Friends Only/via DM. Politicians, teachers, police officers, secret agents, and celebrities all have a bit of a pass. But Barry Whatshisname from the 5th floor of a nondescript office block, working for Carpetright processing interest free credit applications, should get a grip IMO.

What if Barry has kids who would get bullied at school or he may lose custody because he's a slutty dad who fucks around on swingers sites?

My first question would be how random schoolkids have not only learned about Fab, but somehow managed to stumble across Barry and recognise who he is. A statistical unlikelihood at the very least.

But assuming that, in the face of these odds, it happened... Just get Barry's kid to respond that his next meet is with their mum!

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