FabSwingers.com forum: Do you find the forums cathartic?

By *urry Bloke OP Man
10 weeks ago

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
10 weeks ago

Carlisle usually

There are much more effective means of catharsis out there. I prefer not to have to resort to the forums for it.

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By *oeBeansMan
10 weeks ago

Derby

Occasionally, as a way to waste a bit of time. Occasionally there's the odd post or poster that you want to say some very bad words to but have to bite your tongue. That's not so cathartic

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
10 weeks ago

East Sussex

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By *ittlebirdWoman
10 weeks ago

The Big Smoke

Ish I guess. I tend to come on the forums as a break to playing Angry Birds 🤷‍♂️

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By *alloSpaceboyMan
10 weeks ago

Carmarthen

Occasionally, though I have found them a bit repetitive and tired of late.

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By *eilde HoarWoman
10 weeks ago

In a wax coated bubble

Nope

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By *aven.Woman
10 weeks ago

Not the North West...

No, all the good people have left.

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By *oeBeansMan
10 weeks ago

Derby

"No, all the good people have left.

Bruh...

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
10 weeks ago

Southampton

"No, all the good people have left.

But I'm still here .... 😭🤣🤣🤣

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By *aizyWoman
10 weeks ago

west midlands

They are good for wasting a bit of time.

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By *MisschiefxTV/TS
10 weeks ago

London

No. The word I would use is 'repetitive'

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By *idssissyTV/TS
10 weeks ago

Birmingham

At times amusing, at times annoying.

Some threads are worth reading but often have to hold back what I want to say, either due to not being able to explain it well enough or being too open.

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By *urry Bloke OP Man
10 weeks ago

From my POV, they provide 'company', even if that doesn't involve direct interaction with anyone

I am not classically lonely by any means, but a readily available alternative to real life friendship is sometimes useful

A scribble board of thoughts, emotions and brain dumping

They also provide distraction - I find that, in itself, very helpful

A chance to switch off

So the time I do spend here is cathartic to me

You guys make all the difference without realising

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By *HUSH-Man
10 weeks ago

London

I only hang out in the lounge. It’s like the smoking area at work. Most people (myself included) are just chatting bollocks and it can be a laugh sometimes.

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By *ealitybitesMan
10 weeks ago

Belfast

I think some use the forums as a form of colonic irrigation.

There are a number of enemas.

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By *elix SightedMan
10 weeks ago

Cloud 8

"From my POV, they provide 'company', even if that doesn't involve direct interaction with anyone

I am not classically lonely by any means, but a readily available alternative to real life friendship is sometimes useful

A scribble board of thoughts, emotions and brain dumping

They also provide distraction - I find that, in itself, very helpful

A chance to switch off

So the time I do spend here is cathartic to me

You guys make all the difference without realising

Couldn’t have written it better myself! Plus I enjoy forming bonds with likeminded people and having a giggle.

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By *wiss Army KnifeMan
10 weeks ago

Second star to the right…

They’re better than a kick in the nuts, unless that’s your sort of thing 😁

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By *parkle1974Woman
10 weeks ago

Leeds

"Occasionally, though I have found them a bit repetitive and tired of late."

This...same people, same rehashed topics

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By *heBigLibowskiMan
10 weeks ago

Hampshire

No. They're for mild amusement.

The best it can offer is another soul you can vibe with.

If someone finds it cathartic more power yo them.

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By *ripfillMan
10 weeks ago

havant

Occasionally there a master class in knowledge in fab

Sexually transmitted diseases, mental health , attitude on social mores and lots more - locations to camp suggestions on sex . It can contain real gems

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By *obilebottomMan
10 weeks ago

All over

Certainly an escape as long as you don't get sucked in into heated debates and such like. Also like the ones that involve everyone so that everybody feels included. There is often good info about and of course cake, cake, cake.

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By *midnight-Woman
10 weeks ago

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They definitely provide me with a welcome distraction from other issues and as others have said they can be fantastic company

I also like reading other poster's POV and thinking about why they are so similar or different to my POV

Not sure reading the forums fits my definition of cathartic tho

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By *oyahandrussCouple
10 weeks ago

Nr Rugby

Great to waste some time here interesting informative and often plain stupid lol

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
10 weeks ago

Herts

No. I don’t find anything cathartic. One day I’m gonna go postal in aisle 4 of the co-op. Shredded wheat gonna fly.

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

What does cathartic mean?

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
10 weeks ago

Herts

"What does cathartic mean? "

Lady truck driver

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By *ansoffateMan
10 weeks ago

Sagittarius A

Talking to the wall can be cathartic

Like watching paint dry is entertaining.

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

"What does cathartic mean?

Lady truck driver "

In that case. I agree, the lounge forum is a car crash.

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
10 weeks ago

Herts

"No. I don’t find anything cathartic. One day I’m gonna go postal in aisle 4 of the co-op. Shredded wheat gonna fly. "

In case anyone wondered (and I have zero doubts you all did, even those who haven’t read this thread) why I won’t go postal in the post office is cause that works just be working there. And I don’t.

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By *heBigLibowskiMan
10 weeks ago

Hampshire

"No. I don’t find anything cathartic. One day I’m gonna go postal in aisle 4 of the co-op. Shredded wheat gonna fly.

Totally convinced.

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
10 weeks ago

Herts

"No. I don’t find anything cathartic. One day I’m gonna go postal in aisle 4 of the co-op. Shredded wheat gonna fly.

Totally convinced."

I feel validated.

Stamp?

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By *elix SightedMan
10 weeks ago

Cloud 8

"What does cathartic mean?

Lady truck driver "

😆😆😆

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By *ex HolesMan
10 weeks ago

Up North

I cry every time Iog into an empty inbox 😢

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
10 weeks ago

Herts

"What does cathartic mean?

Lady truck driver

In that case. I agree, the lounge forum is a car crash.

Just a mess of airbags and gear sticks from what I can see.

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By *heBigLibowskiMan
10 weeks ago

Hampshire

"No. I don’t find anything cathartic. One day I’m gonna go postal in aisle 4 of the co-op. Shredded wheat gonna fly.

Totally convinced.

I feel validated.

Stamp? "

I'm sure the taste of a stamp is something that will be lost in history.

I can remember being on a post office queue with my mum and her asking me if I wanted to lick it.

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By *owestoft ManMan
10 weeks ago

Lowestoft

lol

Not sure what to call it lol

For me I tend to take each to their own opinions but have been on posts that are infuriating to say the least lol. Have written scripts on my browser to remove some people on the forums as found them completely bent in their opinions only and if you don't follow their believe then you support mass murder lol.

But saying that I do enjoy reading posts in some forums and often take them with a pinch of salt.

So as far as forums being Cathartic, Not really lol but can be fun to see who is in the same frame mind as myself

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By *eroLondonMan
10 weeks ago

Mayfair

Nø. I think the forå, as a collective, can be the antithesis of catharsis. At the very least it's a place for escapism and light relief, and nothing more.

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By *oeSurreyMan
10 weeks ago

Woking

Forums can be enjoyable and interesting, although I can’t post on fabguys for some reason. I like to read about other people’s experiences.

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By *a LunaWoman
10 weeks ago

South Wales

The forums during lockdown were cathartic for me. A bit of company when the world felt scary and we didn’t know what was going on.

There’s comfort in familiarity.

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By *ife NinjaMan
10 weeks ago

Dunfermline

"The forums during lockdown were cathartic for me. A bit of company when the world felt scary and we didn’t know what was going on.

There’s comfort in familiarity.

There's comfort in your fabulous smile

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By *icolerobbieCouple
10 weeks ago

walsall

I think they’ve gone a bit lame recently. I like to read things that make me laugh, for whatever reason. Some posters really make me chortle.

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By *rsMistyPeaksWoman
10 weeks ago

Essex

"Occasionally, though I have found them a bit repetitive and tired of late."

Oh god

Last time people said that I tried to cheer it up

And created myself a LoT of work!!!

Anyway answering the question

Cathartic - no

Distracting yes

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By *ndycoinsMan
10 weeks ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,

No.Spoiled by the usual culprits.

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By *ou only live onceMan
10 weeks ago

London

No, not cathartic. I enjoy them most of the time, but not really my vehicle of choice for catharsis!

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By *icolerobbieCouple
10 weeks ago

walsall

"No.Spoiled by the usual culprits."

There’s always one Andy, it’s usually me!

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By *ndycoinsMan
10 weeks ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,

"No.Spoiled by the usual culprits.

There’s always one Andy, it’s usually me!"

Not you,guaranteed.

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By *elix SightedMan
10 weeks ago

Cloud 8

Often, yes. Tonight, no. It doesn’t happen a lot but every few months someone proves themselves to be a thoroughly irksome c**t. Being argumentative for the sake of their own oneupmanship and pissing on everyone’s chips.

Tonight is one such occasion and makes me wish I had assassins only a text away.

I long to receive that text “It’s done.”

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

"What does cathartic mean?

Lady truck driver

In that case. I agree, the lounge forum is a car crash.

Today I stand firmly by this comment. ^

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

It’s certainly not Catholic…😏

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By *inochioMan
10 weeks ago

Derbyshire

Not really, a bit frivolous yes, vaguely amusing on occasion possibly but the forums that are just a diatribe of vitriol i find off putting and i dont make comment because i come on here for escapism not a virual arguement.

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By *emorefridaCouple
10 weeks ago

La la land

It has been in the past, especially during lockdown when I vented about being ill. And there were plenty of the forumites who offered help and a ear to bend. For all the negativity the forums tend to attract it really can be lovely.

Although I feel that recently the topics are rather "safe" so there's less openness.

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By *ndycoinsMan
10 weeks ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,

Pot,kettle,black.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
10 weeks ago

The Town by The Cross

The forum is one of the last places i'd come to release strong repressed emotions

It's a form of communication with varied participants..... no more no less.

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By *ripfillMan
10 weeks ago

havant

"What does cathartic mean?

Lady truck driver "
that is comedy gold …

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