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Let us discuss the "preference" debacle ...shall we?

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By *agic.M OP   Man
13 weeks ago

Orpington

I appreciate that this might be a more delicate conversation about preference than your usual one, but nonetheless here we go...

Firstly what is your understanding of preference? Because for me it's very simple ...let's say a man prefers blondes, that means on average he will be more attracted to blondes, however that doesn't mean he won't be attracted to brunettes or redheads...and same with women, let's say a woman prefers tall men, that means that on average she will be attracted to tall men, but that doesn't mean she wouldn't find some shorter men attractive...example : a woman that prefers tall men has the choice between a 6'2 Andrew Tate or a 5'8 Zac Efron, but she chooses Zac Efron because visually she sees him as more attractive even though he is shorter.

Now there's another form of "preference " that is a bit more complicated... the " I will not meet men/women that look like xyz, just my preference" ... so for example a woman that doesn't want a short man, will either choose Andrew Tate or reject both Andrew Tate and Zac Efron. Now the complicated part is if you exclude a  group of people solely for the way they look, is it a preference? Do not get me wrong, anyone has the right to meet whoever they want - I fully support that, but I think most of us get annoyed when it comes under this pretext of "preference ". I know a handful of women that said it straightforward without hesitation " I won't meet Asian men...there's something about them that just gives me the ick" , and you know what, more power to those women, I respect your choice, as long as it is not followed by "it's just my preference ". You wouldn't say "I don't meet Andrew Tate fans, it's just my preference ", you would simply exclude Andrew Tate fans...it's not a preference it is a full exclusion (which again it is perfectly in your right to do so). And sure this might be just a technicality with the way we use the word "preference", but nonetheless...

...ladies and gents I personally think it's fine to put in your bio stuff like "I don't meet short/fat/white/asian/black/blond/ginger men/women" without putting the "it's just my preference " at the end (instead just put "I just don't like them like that" 🤭).

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By *etwife8230Couple
13 weeks ago

Newport

Can I put that I would meet Andrew Tate ,just incase he's browsing 😉

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlongMan
13 weeks ago

Ends

In my honest opinion, what you’re talking about, the way we use the word preference, is not that deep.

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By *he Silver FuxMan
13 weeks ago

Uttoxeter


"Can I put that I would meet Andrew Tate ,just incase he's browsing 😉"

Sorry to break it to you, he’s gay luv

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By *batMan
13 weeks ago

Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales)

Yeah, for instance excluding all Asian men, even before you’ve seen them doesn’t strike me as a “preference.”

Asia is fucking massive and has a variety of different looks from the cold north to the balmy south.

To me that sounds more like they are “pre judging” the person. Which they are completely entitled to do.

Personally, I’d want to see whoever was putting themselves on offer before I made a choice.

Gbat

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlongMan
13 weeks ago

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"In my honest opinion, what you’re talking about, the way we use the word preference, is not that deep. "

I enjoy profiles that say ‘no Blacks’. If they call it their preference or declare themselves not racist is just a bonus laugh. It’s just the way it’s written on profiles, the people sound hilariously stupid. I’m sure they’re not but their use of language makes them seen it.

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By *etwife8230Couple
13 weeks ago

Newport


"Can I put that I would meet Andrew Tate ,just incase he's browsing 😉

Sorry to break it to you, he’s gay luv"

I don't mind lol

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By *lue NotebooksCouple
13 weeks ago

Merseyside


"Can I put that I would meet Andrew Tate ,just incase he's browsing 😉"

Nothing makes me drier than that waste of oxygen tbh

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago

People only get offended by preference because it ultimately triggers their rejection complex. Nothing is personal on here and people would be happier if they just accepted that. They need to do the inner work, stop looking for justification and projecting their insecurities on to others. It's not that deep.

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago

Yes, you are right.

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By *ee-LiteWoman
13 weeks ago

Northampton

There’s many guys on here who profess to be straight but love cock!

Hmmmm

And they’re the ones who reply patronisingly in the forums , I’ll leave it there

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
13 weeks ago

Leeds

Just don't have any preferences then it makes it easier, any holes a goal right?

Mrs

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
13 weeks ago

Carlisle usually

I have a slight preference for red onions when having cheese, and for white onions when having curry.

I have a distinct preference for living alone over cohabiting with other people.

I have an absolute preference for the people I sleep with to not murder me.

I can do my best to stick to what's within my preferences. Some are minor and of no real concern if my preference isn't met. Some I will tolerate in circumstances. Some I will do everything I can to avoid.

Preference is not necessarily exclusion.

I have a preference for the femme. But the way things work out mostly I deal with the masculine.

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago

There’s fine line between preference and standards.

Many here, in my opinion, that I’ve witnessed… have next to no standards, so I imagine their preference would be… a pulse.

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago

The use of Zac Effron and Andrew Tate as the two examples is wild 😂

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By *eroLondonMan
13 weeks ago

Mayfair


"...let's say a man prefers blondes, that means on average he will be more attracted to blondes, however that doesn't mean he won't be attracted to brunettes or redheads..."

Preference doesn't always correlate to attraction. The blondes have to be attracted to you too.


"I know a handful of women that said it straightforward without hesitation " I won't meet Asian men...there's something about them that just gives me the ick"..."

It's all down to the parlance. I much prefer it when women say something like "I'm only interested in caucasian and/or afro-caribbean", as opposed to saying "I'M NOT INTERESTED IN INDIANS/ASIANS!!!" because the latter becomes a 'loaded' remark aimed at those very people. It's hurtful, demeaning and, on this site, soul destroying.

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By *he Silver FuxMan
13 weeks ago

Uttoxeter


"In my honest opinion, what you’re talking about, the way we use the word preference, is not that deep.

I enjoy profiles that say ‘no Blacks’. If they call it their preference or declare themselves not racist is just a bonus laugh. It’s just the way it’s written on profiles, the people sound hilariously stupid. I’m sure they’re not but their use of language makes them seen it. "

They’re not stupid, you just don’t like it. But you don’t mind when they say black guys/ BBC to the front.. which is also a… preference.

What we get up to and facilitated by this website is incredibly intimate. Fuck any obligation to be inclusive because someone feels butt-hurt at being left out and excluded.

Race, height, age, cock size, hair colour, weight, shape, marriage status, sexuality, gender.. you should be able to freely define who you want to be intimate with. This isn’t discrimination, it’s choice.

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago

I think this has been a bugbear of mine for a while in terms of people using the word "preference" as a catch-all term and almost as a bit of armour to hide certain prejudices and they get lumped in with people who may have genuine preferences. And that's where it gets messy because I do agree that it's not a preference, it's a choice. And if it is a choice, then own it without trying to hide it behind a word.

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago


"In my honest opinion, what you’re talking about, the way we use the word preference, is not that deep.

I enjoy profiles that say ‘no Blacks’. If they call it their preference or declare themselves not racist is just a bonus laugh. It’s just the way it’s written on profiles, the people sound hilariously stupid. I’m sure they’re not but their use of language makes them seen it.

They’re not stupid, you just don’t like it. But you don’t mind when they say black guys/ BBC to the front.. which is also a… preference.

"

You don't know Pickle, do you?

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago

Does it matter?

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago


"Does it matter?"

Does it matter if it matters? Does any point of conversation matter? 🤔

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By *he Silver FuxMan
13 weeks ago

Uttoxeter


"Does it matter?

Does it matter if it matters? Does any point of conversation matter? 🤔"

It doesn’t matter if I know Pickle or not, calling people stupid because they have set filters (choices), defined likes (preferences) is just wrong.

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By *exxyyDy11Man
13 weeks ago

North West


"Can I put that I would meet Andrew Tate ,just incase he's browsing 😉

Nothing makes me drier than that waste of oxygen tbh"

🤣

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By *exxyyDy11Man
13 weeks ago

North West

Everyone has their own preferences, I don't get offended if a woman or couple says no White men. That is fine, that is their perogative. As long as they don't state stuff like how White men are inferior to Black men or Black men inferior to White men, which sadly I've seen some users state in bios. It is all good.

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlongMan
13 weeks ago

Ends


"In my honest opinion, what you’re talking about, the way we use the word preference, is not that deep.

I enjoy profiles that say ‘no Blacks’. If they call it their preference or declare themselves not racist is just a bonus laugh. It’s just the way it’s written on profiles, the people sound hilariously stupid. I’m sure they’re not but their use of language makes them seen it.

They’re not stupid, you just don’t like it. But you don’t mind when they say black guys/ BBC to the front.. which is also a… preference.

What we get up to and facilitated by this website is incredibly intimate. Fuck any obligation to be inclusive because someone feels butt-hurt at being left out and excluded.

Race, height, age, cock size, hair colour, weight, shape, marriage status, sexuality, gender.. you should be able to freely define who you want to be intimate with. This isn’t discrimination, it’s choice."

My profile clearly states how I feel about people that use the BBC label or racially fetishise.

Sorry but ‘no blacks’ reads like it was written by a stupid person.

You could’ve at least checked my profile before assuming I think racial fetishisation is ok because it might benefit me.

Your response to me is hilarious though. Excited for the next one.

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By *exxyyDy11Man
13 weeks ago

North West


"People only get offended by preference because it ultimately triggers their rejection complex. Nothing is personal on here and people would be happier if they just accepted that. They need to do the inner work, stop looking for justification and projecting their insecurities on to others. It's not that deep."

Do you know what you've got a point. I wonder if that is why so many people lash out when rejected. As they can't handle and being rude and insulting in the face of rejection is a coping mechanism.

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlongMan
13 weeks ago

Ends


"In my honest opinion, what you’re talking about, the way we use the word preference, is not that deep.

I enjoy profiles that say ‘no Blacks’. If they call it their preference or declare themselves not racist is just a bonus laugh. It’s just the way it’s written on profiles, the people sound hilariously stupid. I’m sure they’re not but their use of language makes them seen it.

They’re not stupid, you just don’t like it. But you don’t mind when they say black guys/ BBC to the front.. which is also a… preference.

You don't know Pickle, do you?"

Literally my exact reaction

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By *cottish guy 555Man
13 weeks ago

London


"In my honest opinion, what you’re talking about, the way we use the word preference, is not that deep.

I enjoy profiles that say ‘no Blacks’. If they call it their preference or declare themselves not racist is just a bonus laugh. It’s just the way it’s written on profiles, the people sound hilariously stupid. I’m sure they’re not but their use of language makes them seen it.

They’re not stupid, you just don’t like it. But you don’t mind when they say black guys/ BBC to the front.. which is also a… preference.

You don't know Pickle, do you?

Literally my exact reaction "

Cos pickle is lovely.

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By *tr8MrEMan
13 weeks ago

Shireoaks, Worksop


"Can I put that I would meet Andrew Tate ,just incase he's browsing 😉"

Is that so he can sell you for sex to the highest bidder?

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By *he Silver FuxMan
13 weeks ago

Uttoxeter


"

My profile clearly states how I feel about people that use the BBC label or racially fetishise.

You could’ve at least checked my profile before assuming I think racial fetishisation is ok because it might benefit me.

Your response to me is hilarious though. Excited for the next one. "

I read your profile pickle and there’s nothing on there regarding how you feel about racial fetish.

Maybe there was but it’s not there now…

It doesn’t matter because a racial fetish is not the same as discrimination…

Sexual Fantasy, Fetish, Kinks… they all transcend discrimination and the notional views of inclusivity. Vanilla world views of culture, race, gender, sexuality and inclusion don’t play out when it comes to sex.

Are there rascist people on Fab - yes but defining sexual preferences is not always a racial issue.

For example Pickle, do you want to have sex with Bi men, TS or TVs, CDs..? No? That’s your choice. No ones is going to rant at you for not being inclusive for these groups.

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By *.T.Man
13 weeks ago

Near the airport

People putting a preference gives an indication of what people do and do not like and sometimes is not a hard and fast rule.

Some people do not meet smokers or those who can't accommodate yet have been willing to meet me. They haven't made an exception to their rules (otherwise I'd put I'm the one you'd make an exception for on my profile).

All they have done is consider me against who they would prefer to meet and decided on balance I'd be worth meeting. Doesn't happen often thats for sure.

Incidentally, they normally approach me first. I tend not to message those who have stated categorically no smokers etc.

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlongMan
13 weeks ago

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"

My profile clearly states how I feel about people that use the BBC label or racially fetishise.

You could’ve at least checked my profile before assuming I think racial fetishisation is ok because it might benefit me.

Your response to me is hilarious though. Excited for the next one.

I read your profile pickle and there’s nothing on there regarding how you feel about racial fetish.

Maybe there was but it’s not there now…

It doesn’t matter because a racial fetish is not the same as discrimination…

Sexual Fantasy, Fetish, Kinks… they all transcend discrimination and the notional views of inclusivity. Vanilla world views of culture, race, gender, sexuality and inclusion don’t play out when it comes to sex.

Are there rascist people on Fab - yes but defining sexual preferences is not always a racial issue.

For example Pickle, do you want to have sex with Bi men, TS or TVs, CDs..? No? That’s your choice. No ones is going to rant at you for not being inclusive for these groups."

You’re quite right. It’s on my other profile but there is a link to it on this one

Anyway I think you’re simply misunderstanding what I’m saying which is fine. Saying ‘No blacks’ to me, reads like a stupid person has written it. I don’t know any well educated, intelligent people that write like that.

By the way, racial fetishisation is racism. It’s rooted in racism. It comes from centuries of racism.

You’re saying a lot here and I’m not gonna lie, you’re arguing with points I’m not making.

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By *ffervescentMan
13 weeks ago

winfrith


"I appreciate that this might be a more delicate conversation about preference than your usual one, but nonetheless here we go...

Firstly what is your understanding of preference? Because for me it's very simple ...let's say a man prefers blondes, that means on average he will be more attracted to blondes, however that doesn't mean he won't be attracted to brunettes or redheads...and same with women, let's say a woman prefers tall men, that means that on average she will be attracted to tall men, but that doesn't mean she wouldn't find some shorter men attractive...example : a woman that prefers tall men has the choice between a 6'2 Andrew Tate or a 5'8 Zac Efron, but she chooses Zac Efron because visually she sees him as more attractive even though he is shorter.

Now there's another form of "preference " that is a bit more complicated... the " I will not meet men/women that look like xyz, just my preference" ... so for example a woman that doesn't want a short man, will either choose Andrew Tate or reject both Andrew Tate and Zac Efron. Now the complicated part is if you exclude a  group of people solely for the way they look, is it a preference? Do not get me wrong, anyone has the right to meet whoever they want - I fully support that, but I think most of us get annoyed when it comes under this pretext of "preference ". I know a handful of women that said it straightforward without hesitation " I won't meet Asian men...there's something about them that just gives me the ick" , and you know what, more power to those women, I respect your choice, as long as it is not followed by "it's just my preference ". You wouldn't say "I don't meet Andrew Tate fans, it's just my preference ", you would simply exclude Andrew Tate fans...it's not a preference it is a full exclusion (which again it is perfectly in your right to do so). And sure this might be just a technicality with the way we use the word "preference", but nonetheless...

...ladies and gents I personally think it's fine to put in your bio stuff like "I don't meet short/fat/white/asian/black/blond/ginger men/women" without putting the "it's just my preference " at the end (instead just put "I just don't like them like that" 🤭).

"

The trouble with preference is certainly in the wording of it their is no flexibility ,you either exclude them all or exclude them all and the beauty is you don't have to give a reason it's a preference, so not absolutely sure what this threads about but good luck with fathoming it out .

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago

What I seek on here is what I seek on here. I have the outside world for everything else so I can afford to be ultra specific. Do I get what I seek on my profile? Occasionally.

Do I feel the need to write "its just my preference"? No.

People post a whole bunch of crap on their bios - like the legal wavers. They act as a filter for me. If a profile comes across as "selectively racist" then you've dodged a bullet. Find someone who's preferences you match and catch some vibes

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
13 weeks ago

Den of Iniquity

A person or couples preferences are just that ...

As I bi guy I see more profiles saying no bi guys than any other demographic.

And it's totally cool I just move on with no issues

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By *he Silver FuxMan
13 weeks ago

Uttoxeter


"

My profile clearly states how I feel about people that use the BBC label or racially fetishise.

You could’ve at least checked my profile before assuming I think racial fetishisation is ok because it might benefit me.

Your response to me is hilarious though. Excited for the next one.

I read your profile pickle and there’s nothing on there regarding how you feel about racial fetish.

Maybe there was but it’s not there now…

It doesn’t matter because a racial fetish is not the same as discrimination…

Sexual Fantasy, Fetish, Kinks… they all transcend discrimination and the notional views of inclusivity. Vanilla world views of culture, race, gender, sexuality and inclusion don’t play out when it comes to sex.

Are there rascist people on Fab - yes but defining sexual preferences is not always a racial issue.

For example Pickle, do you want to have sex with Bi men, TS or TVs, CDs..? No? That’s your choice. No ones is going to rant at you for not being inclusive for these groups.

You’re quite right. It’s on my other profile but there is a link to it on this one

Anyway I think you’re simply misunderstanding what I’m saying which is fine. Saying ‘No blacks’ to me, reads like a stupid person has written it. I don’t know any well educated, intelligent people that write like that.

By the way, racial fetishisation is racism. It’s rooted in racism. It comes from centuries of racism.

You’re saying a lot here and I’m not gonna lie, you’re arguing with points I’m not making. "

Fair enough, “no blacks” is jarring and hardly subtle and I get your point.

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By *issmorganWoman
13 weeks ago

Calderdale innit

I agree, I think having preferences is fine, just don't be derogatory about the people you don't want to meet or phrase it in such a way that it comes across as an insult.

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By *porty_and_NaughtyCouple
13 weeks ago

Swansea


"People only get offended by preference because it ultimately triggers their rejection complex. Nothing is personal on here and people would be happier if they just accepted that. They need to do the inner work, stop looking for justification and projecting their insecurities on to others. It's not that deep."

Disagree with this comment. I'm not black or Asian but a profile that says no blacks or no Asians is an instant block for me. I'm as Caucasian as they come, blue eyes, blonde etc and clearly have no rejection issues from such people. I just see this type of language as a sign of a personality I won't like.

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By *tr8MrEMan
13 weeks ago

Shireoaks, Worksop

Not sure it's a debacle tbh. Everyone has preferences, and if you don't match them then you can't throw your toys out of your pram because they won't fuck you.

Grow up and move on

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
13 weeks ago

Den of Iniquity


"Not sure it's a debacle tbh. Everyone has preferences, and if you don't match them then you can't throw your toys out of your pram because they won't fuck you.

Grow up and move on"

💯

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By *porty_and_NaughtyCouple
13 weeks ago

Swansea

I think that (as usual) the answer isn't black and white. I also think the OP has made a good point. There is a difference between a preference and outright rejection of certain groups.

To prefer something isn't too make it the only choice you'll ever make. That said, it is understandable that people may use a preference on here to simplify things. If your preference is for tall men, then ignoring those below a certain height may not mean you have never been attracted to a short man, it may just be that you you either don't want to waste time filtering out the few that you would be attracted to or that for the courses of singing your fantasy person is tall.

This is where language comes in. Non native speakers aside, our choice of words will carry connotations that often more accurately portray our personality than the actual words - but allow us to hide behind subtly different meanings to deny traits we don't want to be associated with.

Are all people who use preference as a filter racist/homophobic etc? No. Can you hide such personalities behind "preference"? Absolutely. Because of this neither side will ever win this debate, both sides will be able to pick examples that contradict the others position.

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By *porty_and_NaughtyCouple
13 weeks ago

Swansea

*purposes of swinging

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By *electableicecreamMan
13 weeks ago

The West

Is it really a debacle? It kinda sounds like you've just used a lot of words to say that your annoyed that some people won't meet Asian men and use the word preference to explain their choices.

Preference is used in context. The context is some people don't want to meet certain races, sizes, political affiliations, ad infinitum and don't care what other people think. I agree it's not always nice and people's choice of words do make them look stupid as noted above. It's easy to express preferences without being aggressive, insulting or racist.

I don't think the actual word matters much though.

I see a decent few posts from Asian men on the same subject.

Where's it coming from?

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By *ags73Man
13 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

To me it doesn’t matter as it’s not happening for me and I’m not looking to message on fab. Gave it a go.

But try and be decent people and find a way to say what you want without being rude.

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By *rHotNottsMan
13 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Guys just need to learn to accept rejection. Whether it’s because the person they’d like to bang is racist , ageist or simply doesn’t fancy them - just get over it.

And Asians is such a stupid preference - south, east, central - completely different. Half of Turkey is in Asia….

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago


"Can I put that I would meet Andrew Tate ,just incase he's browsing 😉

Sorry to break it to you, he’s gay luv"

He just got hotter.

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By *agic.M OP   Man
13 weeks ago

Orpington


"Is it really a debacle? It kinda sounds like you've just used a lot of words to say that your annoyed that some people won't meet Asian men and use the word preference to explain their choices.

Preference is used in context. The context is some people don't want to meet certain races, sizes, political affiliations, ad infinitum and don't care what other people think. I agree it's not always nice and people's choice of words do make them look stupid as noted above. It's easy to express preferences without being aggressive, insulting or racist.

I don't think the actual word matters much though.

I see a decent few posts from Asian men on the same subject.

Where's it coming from?"

Nothing to do with political correctness or racism or any form of "ism". Also I'm not Asian ...also I said it in the OP and will say it again, I do not mind if someone is excluding some people or all people or just me...irrelevant.

It is simply the fact that exclusivity is not the same as preference and people know that but still use it as a protection bubble. When someone says "I don't want to be friends with black people...it's just my preference " ...that for me is not a preference (it's an exclusion) and I would call them out on it...not because they don't want to be friends with black people (that is their choice) but because they use "preference " as an attempt to not appear in a specific way. If you say to me "I don't want to be friends with trans people " ....I'd say cool I'm not trans so we can still socialise, and that's the end of it, but if you use "preference " as the reason for not wanting trans friends, I'd look you in the eye and tell you exclusion is not a preference.

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By *electableicecreamMan
13 weeks ago

The West

Save the eye roll. You singled out Asian men as an example.

I mentioned that many Asian men make similar posts and they do.

I didn't suggest you were Asian

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By *electableicecreamMan
13 weeks ago

The West

Also exclusion is absolutely a preference. It's the actual definition of the word.

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By *porty_and_NaughtyCouple
13 weeks ago

Swansea

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By *porty_and_NaughtyCouple
13 weeks ago

Swansea


"Also exclusion is absolutely a preference. It's the actual definition of the word."

I think this is wrong. An absolute preference s u describe is an oxymoron.

My dog has an absolute preference for chasing squirrels over being recalled. That is, when presented with a choice of squirrel or recall, he will always choose squirrel. This doesn't mean he never chooses recall. Given an option of approaching human or recall, he will choose recall. An absolute preference does not (as you suggest) mean that a person will always choose one thing at all times, only that when placed against other, specific, choices it will always be chosen.

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By *agic.M OP   Man
13 weeks ago

Orpington


"Save the eye roll. You singled out Asian men as an example.

I mentioned that many Asian men make similar posts and they do.

I didn't suggest you were Asian "

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By *issYeuxBleusWoman
13 weeks ago

My boudoir - S Wales


"Also exclusion is absolutely a preference. It's the actual definition of the word."

🤔 time to get out the ole Oxford dictionary

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By *electableicecreamMan
13 weeks ago

The West


"Save the eye roll. You singled out Asian men as an example.

I mentioned that many Asian men make similar posts and they do.

I didn't suggest you were Asian

"

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By *enelope2UWoman
13 weeks ago

Fife


"There’s fine line between preference and standards.

Many here, in my opinion, that I’ve witnessed… have next to no standards, so I imagine their preference would be… a pulse."

Love this...

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By *electableicecreamMan
13 weeks ago

The West


"Also exclusion is absolutely a preference. It's the actual definition of the word.

🤔 time to get out the ole Oxford dictionary "

I'm a Mirriam Webster guy myself.

Honestly though. People use words in all sorts of ways and in general everyone knows that they mean.

I'm terms of fab it kind just means 'I'm not going to fuck you'.

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By *issYeuxBleusWoman
13 weeks ago

My boudoir - S Wales


"Also exclusion is absolutely a preference. It's the actual definition of the word.

🤔 time to get out the ole Oxford dictionary

I'm a Mirriam Webster guy myself.

Honestly though. People use words in all sorts of ways and in general everyone knows that they mean.

I'm terms of fab it kind just means 'I'm not going to fuck you'."

Ah I dunno. I’ve veered outside of my preferences many times and had a good time in doing so. I just have a few things that make me really 🤤 🤤

But I’d never limit myself to just my preferences. Blimey I’d never have the sex

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By *ay W. BeauWoman
13 weeks ago

Wolvo

preference

noun

pref·​er·​ence {¬y4g=¬}pre-f{¬yZk=¬}rn(t)s, {¬y4g=¬}pre-f({¬yZk=¬}-)r{¬yZk=¬}n(t)s

Synonyms of preference

1

a

: the act of preferring : the state of being preferred

b

: the power or opportunity of choosing

2

: one that is preferred

3

: the act, fact, or principle of giving advantages to some over others

4

: priority in the right to demand and receive satisfaction of an obligation

5

offensive; see usage paragraph below : ORIENTATION sense 2b

sexual preference

Usage of Preference

The term preference as used to refer to sexual orientation is widely considered offensive in its implied suggestion that a person can choose who they are sexually or romantically attracted to.

Merriam-Webster

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By *electableicecreamMan
13 weeks ago

The West


"Also exclusion is absolutely a preference. It's the actual definition of the word.

🤔 time to get out the ole Oxford dictionary

I'm a Mirriam Webster guy myself.

Honestly though. People use words in all sorts of ways and in general everyone knows that they mean.

I'm terms of fab it kind just means 'I'm not going to fuck you'.

Ah I dunno. I’ve veered outside of my preferences many times and had a good time in doing so. I just have a few things that make me really 🤤 🤤

But I’d never limit myself to just my preferences. Blimey I’d never have the sex "

I get you. I just meant in terms of the OP's exclusionary and absolute context. If your Asian and the profile says no Asian men. That's that. And I think that is a preference even if it's a little unsubtle.

Just like lots of profiles say Not looking for single men.

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By *ffervescentMan
13 weeks ago

winfrith

Somebody has already said it but the fact they've put a 'preference' a preference that doesn't include you or your friends then see that as quite simply a load of time saved reading profiles and drafting an ingenious message based on said profile in order to attract that person to you .

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
13 weeks ago

Den of Iniquity


"preference

noun

pref·​er·​ence {¬y4g=¬}pre-f{¬yZk=¬}rn(t)s, {¬y4g=¬}pre-f({¬yZk=¬}-)r{¬yZk=¬}n(t)s

Synonyms of preference

1

a

: the act of preferring : the state of being preferred

b

: the power or opportunity of choosing

2

: one that is preferred

3

: the act, fact, or principle of giving advantages to some over others

4

: priority in the right to demand and receive satisfaction of an obligation

5

offensive; see usage paragraph below : ORIENTATION sense 2b

sexual preference

Usage of Preference

The term preference as used to refer to sexual orientation is widely considered offensive in its implied suggestion that a person can choose who they are sexually or romantically attracted to.

Merriam-Webster"

No ..It isn't 🤷‍♂️

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By *enelope2UWoman
13 weeks ago

Fife

I think the issue is hiding behind a word in order to appear less bigoted, phobic, racist etc..

Nothing wrong with being any of those.

The issue is trying to hide and pretend you aren't, just so you can appear a better version of the person than you actually are.

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By *ffervescentMan
13 weeks ago

winfrith


"I think the issue is hiding behind a word in order to appear less bigoted, phobic, racist etc..

Nothing wrong with being any of those.

The issue is trying to hide and pretend you aren't, just so you can appear a better version of the person than you actually are."

I think saying you have a preference in a way is providing more information than you need ,if you don't want to meet them just filter them out in the messaging process .

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By *ee-LiteWoman
13 weeks ago

Northampton

Perhaps those responding in a d*unken rant need to check their spelling x

Just mildly saying

Mr Fux

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