FabSwingers.com forum: No Army lads

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

Why do the forces get such a bad press from some people? If someone was to put no shop assistants or nurses then questions would be asked being prejudiced against someone because of there job has to be wrong.

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

Bad experience put them off, personal preference. No reason needed really.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

what is it in relation to, pub, shop or what?

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

Only time I've seen the forces being mentioned is when someone wants them

Never seen a bio reject them. But obviously we do different searches

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By *lkDomWhtSubBiCpleCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere / Everywhere /Kinksville

It's a bit like no bi men and no black men or Asians. Yes you will see profiles saying this.

Ignore those and look for the profiles that say forces guys to the front of queue

Very happy to help our heroes

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

"Only time I've seen the forces being mentioned is when someone wants them

Never seen a bio reject them. But obviously we do different searches"

Same. I've not seen a negative thread either.

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By *tirluvMan
over a year ago

the right frame of mind -London

Having a preference for non army types is not necessarily being against them - but rather like saying left handed bicycle riding salespeople dont turn me on either

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

"Why do the forces get such a bad press from some people? If someone was to put no shop assistants or nurses then questions would be asked being prejudiced against someone because of there job has to be wrong."

this isn't an equal opportunities past time and your job doesnt have protected status...they have their reasons fair or not...suck it up buttercup...

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

"Having a preference for non army types is not necessarily being against them - but rather like saying left handed bicycle riding salespeople dont turn me on either"

I always knew you had a problem with people like us

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By *all-Eddies QosCouple
over a year ago

wirral

I personally love uniforms and have visited dale barracks before now

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

There is a train of thought that they are :

Laddish

Brash

Chancers

Users

Would shag a damp loaf

Don't or can't commit

Of course, it is all stereotype

But shit sticks

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By *enegadeJunkieCouple
over a year ago

wigan

Said it before and will say it again, i love a squaddie.

For everyone who rejects them it means more chance for me

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

I'd never put "No firefighters" but I don't believe any guy who says he is. I had one once. I told him I'd done the fire brigade as part of my Duke of Edinburgh award so would be asking some technical questions, because too many guys claim to be firefighters - always the Hollywood term rather than firemen - like they think ti'll get them more women. And tgirls.

There was a thread on the AFF magazine about it and there were three guys claiming to be firefighters out of around 30 members. What are the odds compared to the odds of guys being lying liary liars?

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

FWIW, the "firefighter" who thought I was going to test his technical firefighting knowledge didn't get back to me.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"FWIW, the "firefighter" who thought I was going to test his technical firefighting knowledge didn't get back to me."

we had a guy who claimed to be on a Watch at my old station, sent a face pic and one of him in a tunic that wasn't standard issue..

another sad Walt..

but in some ways the amount of men who will pretend to be pilots, police, forces and firefighters maybe has something to do with the fantasy aspect that some women have for such professions..

male stripper groups don't tend to wear sewage workers overalls or post office garb in their routines..

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

I think using a service uniform as a selling point on here is contrived and off-putting .

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Maybe the thought that they've been trained to kill in dispassionate cold blood makes people wary - especially when they mention their 'trouser weapon'

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"I think using a service uniform as a selling point on here is contrived and off-putting .

ditto..

and lacks respect for the uniform and organisation too..

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By *tirluvMan
over a year ago

the right frame of mind -London

" male stripper groups don't tend to wear sewage workers overalls or post office garb in their routines.."

You obviously haven't seen my strip routine then - in full smellorama and post it note props

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

"There is a train of thought that they are :

Laddish

Brash

Chancers

Users

Would shag a damp loaf

Don't or can't commit

Of course, it is all stereotype

But shit sticks "

That's just as true for any other trade if not more so in an undisciplined civilian job,

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

"There is a train of thought that they are :

Laddish

Brash

Chancers

Users

Would shag a damp loaf

Don't or can't commit

Of course, it is all stereotype

But shit sticks

That's just as true for any other trade if not more so in an undisciplined civilian job, "

Maybe

But a lot of Army lads like you to know they are in the forces

You don't see many profiles stating 'i am a joiner' for example

You do see a lot of guys in their army clobber / in their barrack rooms in the profile pics

I am not anti Army btw, more suggesting reasons why some might not want to meet them

i.e. because the stereotypes exist

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

Having worked with the forces for about 8 years as a civilian they no longer hold appeal for me now. Prior to that oh yes, a man in uniform. The way that a lot / not all of them behaved was enough to make the rose coloured spectacles fall away from my eyes.

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

I avoid only because of horrible, personal experience outside this group.

Maybe it's unfair but the second a guy mentions he's forces, my lady parts practically crawl up inside and hide behind my liver.

I can't force myself to change that reaction.

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

Maybe her husband is a high ranking officer, and he has given permission as long as it's one of his men, easier to say no military than no soldier below this rank, and from this regiment

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

I have no problem with Army lads....

As long as they accept the RAF is a far superior service.

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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago

Hull

"I avoid only because of horrible, personal experience outside this group.

Maybe it's unfair but the second a guy mentions he's forces, my lady parts practically crawl up inside and hide behind my liver.

I can't force myself to change that reaction. "

I was just going to post something very similar to this. Glad it's not just me feels this way

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

"There is a train of thought that they are :

Laddish

Brash

Chancers

Users

Would shag a damp loaf

Don't or can't commit

Of course, it is all stereotype

But shit sticks

That's just as true for any other trade if not more so in an undisciplined civilian job,

Maybe

But a lot of Army lads like you to know they are in the forces

You don't see many profiles stating 'i am a joiner' for example

You do see a lot of guys in their army clobber / in their barrack rooms in the profile pics

I am not anti Army btw, more suggesting reasons why some might not want to meet them

i.e. because the stereotypes exist "

I a proud of serving my country and as such I have a problem with people who treat me and my comrades sacrifices with contempt .

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

That's I am!

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

"I think using a service uniform as a selling point on here is contrived and off-putting .

That just saved me typing it out

Seriously though I have met some great blokes who were in the services but they weren't the type who thought just by wearing a uniform it would seal the deal

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

"There is a train of thought that they are :

Laddish

Brash

Chancers

Users

Would shag a damp loaf

Don't or can't commit

Of course, it is all stereotype

But shit sticks "

Plus the range of jobs from combat clarks to helicopter pilot it don't make any sense at all to me.

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

"There is a train of thought that they are :

Laddish

Brash

Chancers

Users

Would shag a damp loaf

Don't or can't commit

Of course, it is all stereotype

But shit sticks

That's just as true for any other trade if not more so in an undisciplined civilian job,

Maybe

But a lot of Army lads like you to know they are in the forces

You don't see many profiles stating 'i am a joiner' for example

You do see a lot of guys in their army clobber / in their barrack rooms in the profile pics

I am not anti Army btw, more suggesting reasons why some might not want to meet them

i.e. because the stereotypes exist

I a proud of serving my country and as such I have a problem with people who treat me and my comrades sacrifices with contempt .

I don't think not wanting to shag a lad cos he is in the army is treating him contemptuously

Neither do I think it takes anything away from sacrifices people have made

It is just one of a thousand reasons that people find on here not to meet someone

And whether anyone sees that as wrong is kind of irrelevant

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

"I have no problem with Army lads....

As long as they accept the RAF is a far superior service. "

Ha ha ha ha ha! !

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

"There is a train of thought that they are :

Laddish

Brash

Chancers

Users

Would shag a damp loaf

Don't or can't commit

Of course, it is all stereotype

But shit sticks

That's just as true for any other trade if not more so in an undisciplined civilian job,

Maybe

But a lot of Army lads like you to know they are in the forces

You don't see many profiles stating 'i am a joiner' for example

You do see a lot of guys in their army clobber / in their barrack rooms in the profile pics

I am not anti Army btw, more suggesting reasons why some might not want to meet them

i.e. because the stereotypes exist

I a proud of serving my country and as such I have a problem with people who treat me and my comrades sacrifices with contempt .

Define "contempt" - is not wanting to shag you because their preference is not you contemptuous? Is it prejudicial?

No. Grow a pair, suck it up and find women who do want to shag you instead of whining about those that don't.

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

I don't see why it's a selling point; but I'm ex forces myself, so that could be why. I've never been influenced to bump ugglies with someone based on their profession.

However, apparently some see it as a no-no as is their prerogative, so I would suggest you suck it up, take a man up pill and concentrate on the thousands of others who aren't anti-forces.

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

If I say I don't want to fuck shop assistants or soldiers I'm being prejudiced?

Lucky I don't state on my profile all the people I won't shag!

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

I'm not at all anti-forces.

But I really don't want to be visising forces accomodation. Scares me, for some reason.

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

I'm not anti forces ... I have great respect them.....

But in order for an individual persons to gain respect they need to be respectful to their uniform and in my opinion this is not an appropriate arena for that ....

But I'm not anti forces and resent any accusation otherwise

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

I have an experiment for the OP - try not bieng a Forces man, in other words don't mention at all that you're in the forces, and see if your success rate improves.

Report back with your findings in a detailed thesis.

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By *essandpatCouple
over a year ago

chester

I have no problem with the arm my dad was im the arm, plus I do like a man in uniform, how ever I could not meet someone near where I live who is in the army to go to there barrack as lot of people with kids go to the same school as mine x

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I'd imagine that it's due to having had or seen experience that deterred them. Perhaps using career in excess to personality or other qualities, to leverage meets - not giving people what they needed. Whilst it's tough for single men here, anything that weakens a guy's position should be avoided at all costs.

Forces guys just need to focus on making their efforts effective as well as focused upon those of us who will meet them. Don't flog dead horses.

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

Ive not seen one complaint about them or bad thread! Everyones such nice ppl X

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

I think if hypothetical proof were needed of how inappropriate it is for individuals to post pictures of themselves wearing service uniform on here, all that would be required would be too canvas the opinion of their commanding officers whether they feel it's OK to parade those uniforms on a swingers site ....

I'm pretty certain of that hypothetical response...

What do you reckon.... ? am I meringue?

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

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

"I think if hypothetical proof were needed of how inappropriate it is for individuals to post pictures of themselves wearing service uniform on here, all that would be required would be too canvas the opinion of their commanding officers whether they feel it's OK to parade those uniforms on a swingers site ....

I'm pretty certain of that hypothetical response...

What do you reckon.... ? am I meringue?

Yes a very bitter one

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

Living close to an army town, soldiers are the worst offenders of the "I'm bored and horny come on camp and suck my cock messsge". Unfortunately, with literacy levels being so low, simply writing "no soldiers" rarely helped.

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

Trust me - my job is so unsexy it would make people think I am dull and boring

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By *ittleLou4Woman
over a year ago

Near You

"I think using a service uniform as a selling point on here is contrived and off-putting .

Surely this is a preference and if you don't like it then skip pass and let the people who do enjoy it?? What does it matter?

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

"I think using a service uniform as a selling point on here is contrived and off-putting .

Surely this is a preference and if you don't like it then skip pass and let the people who do enjoy it?? What does it matter? "

Do you have an issue with people making a contribution to a thread....

Or would you prefer if people with an attentive opinions to yours don't get a chance to express those opinions ...

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By *ittleLou4Woman
over a year ago

Near You

"I'm not anti forces ... I have great respect them.....

But in order for an individual persons to gain respect they need to be respectful to their uniform and in my opinion this is not an appropriate arena for that ....

But I'm not anti forces and resent any accusation otherwise "

So I'm going to ask the simple question ... a teacher in a suit and tie? Is that not the same? A nurse in a copy of a sexier version? Is that not the same? A police man or woman? Why are we only here slating our armed forces men and woman (who we seem to have forgot exist) again it's a personal preference ... do we really need to moan?

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

"Living close to an army town, soldiers are the worst offenders of the "I'm bored and horny come on camp and suck my cock messsge". Unfortunately, with literacy levels being so low, simply writing "no soldiers" rarely helped. "

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

"There is a train of thought that they are :

Laddish

Brash

Chancers

Users

Would shag a damp loaf

Don't or can't commit

Of course, it is all stereotype

But shit sticks

That's just as true for any other trade if not more so in an undisciplined civilian job,

Maybe

But a lot of Army lads like you to know they are in the forces

You don't see many profiles stating 'i am a joiner' for example

You do see a lot of guys in their army clobber / in their barrack rooms in the profile pics

I am not anti Army btw, more suggesting reasons why some might not want to meet them

i.e. because the stereotypes exist

I a proud of serving my country and as such I have a problem with people who treat me and my comrades sacrifices with contempt .

By not wanting to fuck you?

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

I live in a city with a large naval port. Have no interest in meeting any of them. There appears to be a kind of air about them. But too be fair it is more the army guys that use their job to try and get a fuck. I think they're quite immature

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

"I'm not anti forces ... I have great respect them.....

But in order for an individual persons to gain respect they need to be respectful to their uniform and in my opinion this is not an appropriate arena for that ....

But I'm not anti forces and resent any accusation otherwise

There was a policeman on here that got sacked for wearing his uniform in pics on his profile. As Soxy said above, their work superiors may take a very dim view of it.

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

I do love a man in uniform and Army is my preferred choice, however I can see why some are put off especially by the younger squaddies. I've spent quite a lot of time with the Army in various guises and from experience I prefer Ssgt and above simply because I've found them to have greater levels of maturity.

Ginger

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

I can understand why some say no army. Where I live there are a lot of army guys and they are generally looking to fill their boredom and expect then and there meets and often can't accommodate and generally don't fit with my way of meeting. I have met a couple of army guys so obviously there are exceptions. But generally I won't entertain the idea. Not because of the job they do but because of their lifestyle.

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

Maybe the other half is in the forces and doesn't want to mix business with pleasure!

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

"I'm not anti forces ... I have great respect them.....

But in order for an individual persons to gain respect they need to be respectful to their uniform and in my opinion this is not an appropriate arena for that ....

But I'm not anti forces and resent any accusation otherwise

The topic of the thread is military service uniform..

In all my years on here I've never seen anyone using a genuine police uniform or nurses uniform as a selling point on this site ...

I afraid trying to punctuate a contradiction based on a tangential example of fancy dress costume does nothing to further your point...

I'm not as you say slating our armed forces and I would suggest for your own credibility you refrain from try to imply that I am .,

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By *ittleLou4Woman
over a year ago

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"I'm not anti forces ... I have great respect them.....

But in order for an individual persons to gain respect they need to be respectful to their uniform and in my opinion this is not an appropriate arena for that ....

But I'm not anti forces and resent any accusation otherwise

The topic of the thread is military service uniform..

In all my years on here I've never seen anyone using a genuine police uniform or nurses uniform as a selling point on this site ...

I afraid trying to punctuate a contradiction based on a tangential example of fancy dress costume does nothing to further your point...

I'm not as you say slating our armed forces and I would suggest for your own credibility you refrain from try to imply that I am .,

I would suggest that you don't jump to any conclusions my simple point I was trying to make is that if people prefer not to see army, navy, raf, marines lads or lasses then that's fine that's a preference but let's not tarnish them all with the same brush, yes some are childish, but so can any other bloke or woman on here be exactly the same, the bottom line is we are all here for the same reason so if you don't like something skip pass it, if you like them go ahead and tell them ... and let's not ever suggest for my credibility I am in any way shape or form implying that you are doing anything other than being on this website for your own reasons

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

If I say I don't want to fuck shop assistants or soldiers I'm being prejudiced?

Lucky I don't state on my profile all the people I won't shag! "

By definition : an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge you would be prejudiced

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

If I say I don't want to fuck shop assistants or soldiers I'm being prejudiced?

Lucky I don't state on my profile all the people I won't shag!

By definition : an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge you would be prejudiced

I'm very very prejudiced then.

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By *ieman300Man
over a year ago

Best Greggs in Cheshire East

"Only time I've seen the forces being mentioned is when someone wants them

Never seen a bio reject them. But obviously we do different searches"

There was one user on here that had if your in the armed forces stay the fuck away from me or something like that.

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

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

"There is a train of thought that they are :

Laddish

Brash

Chancers

Users

Would shag a damp loaf

Don't or can't commit

Of course, it is all stereotype

But shit sticks

That's just as true for any other trade if not more so in an undisciplined civilian job,

Maybe

But a lot of Army lads like you to know they are in the forces

You don't see many profiles stating 'i am a joiner' for example

You do see a lot of guys in their army clobber / in their barrack rooms in the profile pics

I am not anti Army btw, more suggesting reasons why some might not want to meet them

i.e. because the stereotypes exist

I a proud of serving my country and as such I have a problem with people who treat me and my comrades sacrifices with contempt .

Define "contempt" - is not wanting to shag you because their preference is not you contemptuous? Is it prejudicial?

No. Grow a pair, suck it up and find women who do want to shag you j

instead of whining about those that don't. "

Difind as the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.so it is both contempt and prejudice as I will of been judged before I have been met!

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

If I say I don't want to fuck shop assistants or soldiers I'm being prejudiced?

Lucky I don't state on my profile all the people I won't shag!

By definition : an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge you would be prejudiced

I'm very very prejudiced then.

At least your being honest!

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

"Only time I've seen the forces being mentioned is when someone wants them

Never seen a bio reject them. But obviously we do different searches

There was one user on here that had if your in the armed forces stay the fuck away from me or something like that."

Lets hope they never need help from any of the forces, in any way!

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By *revaunanceCouple
over a year ago

Exeter

Just our personal opinion and experience.

We have Lympstone marine camp down the road, Marines in Taunton and Barnstaple, Other Navy down in Plymouth. There are also several Army units in the nearby area. However, in all the time we have been on here we have not had one serviceman actually turn up, there has always been a last minute excuse along the lines of 'the sergeant is picking on me and put me on guard tonight'.

Now we accept that sometimes this might be true, and we accept that non servicemen are just as prone to crying off at the last minute. But after being let down many times, we would be lying if we said it wasn't a small factor in our decisions these days.

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

"I'm not anti forces ... I have great respect them.....

But in order for an individual persons to gain respect they need to be respectful to their uniform and in my opinion this is not an appropriate arena for that ....

But I'm not anti forces and resent any accusation otherwise

The topic of the thread is military service uniform..

In all my years on here I've never seen anyone using a genuine police uniform or nurses uniform as a selling point on this site ...

I afraid trying to punctuate a contradiction based on a tangential example of fancy dress costume does nothing to further your point...

I'm not as you say slating our armed forces and I would suggest for your own credibility you refrain from try to imply that I am .,

Well put, thank you

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By *axandbooCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

So far we have had one or two military lads inbox us and both were very arrogant so blocked.

Its like most walks of life, some will be rude, some arrogant, some total assholes...got to take the rough with the smooth right?

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

"Just our personal opinion and experience.

What you say is understandable but it could quite easily apply to anyone else as well. A phone call to said individual beforehand would give a better impression of that person?

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

I have met a few squaddies off of here and all have been really lovely guys and great fun too but can't say as I care one way or another about the job they do. Although they do look hot in their uniform...better out of it tho

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

its life, get over it and concentrate on those who will meet serving forces people..

people have preferences, its no big deal and its not prejudice..

am ex forces btw so pretty much know that in the military there are as many time wasting fantasists as there are in other professions, equally there are normal good people..

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

"So far we have had one or two military lads inbox us and both were very arrogant so blocked.

Its like most walks of life, some will be rude, some arrogant, some total assholes...got to take the rough with the smooth right?"

I think you have hit the nail on the head! I know that those characteristics are not required in the job reference, for sure! and a lot of people are like outside the forces to, maybe you have been unlucky in getting immature people?

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By *revaunanceCouple
over a year ago

Exeter

"Just our personal opinion and experience.

What you say is understandable but it could quite easily apply to anyone else as well. A phone call to said individual beforehand would give a better impression of that person? "

Did we say that anywhere that we hadn't spoken to the people involved? No, didn't think so, so please don't presume.

We can't change the past, but we can explain our own experiences for the benefit of you and others. You did raise the subject after all.

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

"Just our personal opinion and experience.

What you say is understandable but it could quite easily apply to anyone else as well. A phone call to said individual beforehand would give a better impression of that person?

Did we say that anywhere that we hadn't spoken to the people involved? No, didn't think so, so please don't presume.

We can't change the past, but we can explain our own experiences for the benefit of you and others. You did raise the subject after all."

I only said that from the information i had been given

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By *aughtywifeandhimCouple
over a year ago

luton

We have met a few army guys no problem with them at all infact wife hed one of our better meets with one

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

"I can understand why some say no army. Where I live there are a lot of army guys and they are generally looking to fill their boredom and expect then and there meets and often can't accommodate and generally don't fit with my way of meeting. I have met a couple of army guys so obviously there are exceptions. But generally I won't entertain the idea. Not because of the job they do but because of their lifestyle. "

Again understandable, for you and what your requirements are

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

To be fair I'd think anyone who advertised their job as a reason to fuck them was a bit of a loser really. It's not part of my selection criteria.

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

"Only time I've seen the forces being mentioned is when someone wants them

Never seen a bio reject them. But obviously we do different searches

There was one user on here that had if your in the armed forces stay the fuck away from me or something like that.

Lets hope they never need help from any of the forces, in any way! "

youre seriously comparing not wanting to fuck someone on a swinging site to needing armed forces intervention in a combat situation? Are you really going to go there? because that smacks of a sense of entitlement that is breathtaking

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

"I'm not at all anti-forces.

But I really don't want to be visising forces accomodation. Scares me, for some reason.

We could always pop around to yours lol

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By *rladytoyMan
over a year ago

bournemouth

Also, maybe some people are incredibly sad and low on confidence so any tiny way of having power over someone is a major factor in there life. Besides if i say im not military how are you ever going to know anyway? Pathetic

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

Hopefully if corbyn gets in he will rid them all!

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

"Hopefully if corbyn gets in he will rid them all!"

Oooooh! Start a hate campaign against him now why don't you!!

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Only time I've seen the forces being mentioned is when someone wants them

Never seen a bio reject them. But obviously we do different searches

There was one user on here that had if your in the armed forces stay the fuck away from me or something like that.

Lets hope they never need help from any of the forces, in any way!

its more the stupidity that someone who would have something like that on their profile would make that public so that in the event of etc ..

or that other members of the forces, air sea rescue would not carry out a mission because..

its a pretty silly thing to even think of saying

hey ho

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

"Only time I've seen the forces being mentioned is when someone wants them

Never seen a bio reject them. But obviously we do different searches

There was one user on here that had if your in the armed forces stay the fuck away from me or something like that.

Lets hope they never need help from any of the forces, in any way!

Ha ha not at all! Just that if someone dislikes the people in my organization so much then they should try walking a mile or two in our shoes! Before they say

if your in the armed forces stay the fuck away from me

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

"Hopefully if corbyn gets in he will rid them all!

Oooooh! Start a hate campaign against him now why don't you!! "

Lol i actually dont mind him

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Only time I've seen the forces being mentioned is when someone wants them

Never seen a bio reject them. But obviously we do different searches

There was one user on here that had if your in the armed forces stay the fuck away from me or something like that.

Lets hope they never need help from any of the forces, in any way!

Ha ha not at all! Just that if someone dislikes the people in my organization so much then they should try walking a mile or two in our shoes! Before they say

if your in the armed forces stay the fuck away from me"

You don't know their reasons for choosing not to play with the forces. Don't judge

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

Some of my best fun in my 20s was with an Army officer in Germany.

Double uniformed, as she was both military and a nurse!

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

"Some of my best fun in my 20s was with an Army officer in Germany.

Double uniformed, as she was both military and a nurse!

Sounds very naughty. Its not like that nowadays!

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By *alkirkbairnMan
over a year ago

Grangemouth

A friend of mine that used to be on here was against meeting army or ex army. She always maintained they had a sense of entitlement to get a meet like they are owed the sex for going to Iraq, Afghanistan etc

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

"Only time I've seen the forces being mentioned is when someone wants them

Never seen a bio reject them. But obviously we do different searches

There was one user on here that had if your in the armed forces stay the fuck away from me or something like that.

Lets hope they never need help from any of the forces, in any way!

Ha ha not at all! Just that if someone dislikes the people in my organization so much then they should try walking a mile or two in our shoes! Before they say

if your in the armed forces stay the fuck away from me"
you say "Your organisation, are you still serving? I'd be interested to know what rank you are were with the shite you're spewing. Why do they have to consider how far anyone has walked in their life to influence who they meet?! Being in the forces doesn't give you any extra status!! Have you even been on Ops? I get the feeling you are an ex serving Remf that didn't make it past Corporal. I say that from experience as most soldiers that serve their full 22 years and don't go far are usually the Walter mittys that have been everywhere and done everything and think everyone owes them something.

I am a serving member of the Forces and it makes me cringe when I see or hear this white!

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

"Only time I've seen the forces being mentioned is when someone wants them

Never seen a bio reject them. But obviously we do different searches

There was one user on here that had if your in the armed forces stay the fuck away from me or something like that.

Lets hope they never need help from any of the forces, in any way!

Ha ha not at all! Just that if someone dislikes the people in my organization so much then they should try walking a mile or two in our shoes! Before they say

if your in the armed forces stay the fuck away from me you say "Your organisation, are you still serving? I'd be interested to know what rank you are were with the shite you're spewing. Why do they have to consider how far anyone has walked in their life to influence who they meet?! Being in the forces doesn't give you any extra status!! Have you even been on Ops? I get the feeling you are an ex serving Remf that didn't make it past Corporal. I say that from experience as most soldiers that serve their full 22 years and don't go far are usually the Walter mittys that have been everywhere and done everything and think everyone owes them something.

I am a serving member of the Forces and it makes me cringe when I see or hear this white!"

Shite not white!

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By *iSTARessWoman
over a year ago

London

The only 'group' of people I choose not to meet are military.

I grew up on army barracks. Was in the army myself. Too many bad experiences. And when I have let it slide, they've turned out to be dingbats.

Are all military folk dingbats? No, but I'd simply rather not.

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

"Hopefully if corbyn gets in he will rid them all!

Oooooh! Start a hate campaign against him now why don't you!!

Lol i actually dont mind him"

I know

but it'll open an unnecessary can of worms. People think he has issues with our defence. No, he has problems with us going to war every 5 mins and our men being blown to smithereens, and obviously the innocent people in war torn countries.

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

"Some of my best fun in my 20s was with an Army officer in Germany.

Double uniformed, as she was both military and a nurse!

Sounds very naughty. Its not like that nowadays!"

Makes me glad I'm not in anymore then!

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

And I apologise for using the term remf as it's derogatory and everyone in the forces serves an important purpose. When I say REMF I mean those that never left camp and were in relative safety throughout but make out to all that they were 'in contact' on a regular basis and saw some 'heavy shit' when the truth of the matter is they didnt see anything.

Maybe you aren't one of the 'Walter mittys' and I'm wrong but your attitude that 'people should try walking a mile in my shoes before saying no squadrons' suggests I'm not far off being right

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

"And I apologise for using the term remf as it's derogatory and everyone in the forces serves an important purpose. When I say REMF I mean those that never left camp and were in relative safety throughout but make out to all that they were 'in contact' on a regular basis and saw some 'heavy shit' when the truth of the matter is they didnt see anything.

Maybe you aren't one of the 'Walter mittys' and I'm wrong but your attitude that 'people should try walking a mile in my shoes before saying no squadrons' suggests I'm not far off being right

For your info both gulf war's and four ops my favorite being mine clearing in the livno valley for civilians so I think I have a right to voice my opinions, if you read from the top you may see why I said what I said

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

"Only time I've seen the forces being mentioned is when someone wants them

Never seen a bio reject them. But obviously we do different searches

There was one user on here that had if your in the armed forces stay the fuck away from me or something like that.

Lets hope they never need help from any of the forces, in any way!

Ha ha not at all! Just that if someone dislikes the people in my organization so much then they should try walking a mile or two in our shoes! Before they say

if your in the armed forces stay the fuck away from me"

but they dont dislike them that much...they just dont currently want to fuck them...it's seriously not that big a deal...it's casual sex with strangers off the internet...

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

Maybe you aren't one of the 'Walter mittys' and I'm wrong but your attitude that 'people should try walking a mile in my shoes before saying no squadrons' suggests I'm not far off being right

Ps what's got 700 balls and fucks infantry men?

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

Maybe you aren't one of the 'Walter mittys' and I'm wrong but your attitude that 'people should try walking a mile in my shoes before saying no squadrons' suggests I'm not far off being right

I did read and if that's the case you should know better!

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

Maybe you aren't one of the 'Walter mittys' and I'm wrong but your attitude that 'people should try walking a mile in my shoes before saying no squadrons' suggests I'm not far off being right

Ps what's got 700 balls and fucks infantry men? "
a claymore? Sure it's got more though

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

No you're right 700

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

"No you're right 700

Your right though TMRP6 is a bit of a bastard to defuse without a key ha!

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

Maybe you aren't one of the 'Walter mittys' and I'm wrong but your attitude that 'people should try walking a mile in my shoes before saying no squadrons' suggests I'm not far off being right

I did read and if that's the case you should know better!"

Please clarify what's wrong with

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

"I'm not at all anti-forces.

But I really don't want to be visising forces accomodation. Scares me, for some reason.

We could always pop around to yours lol"

What do you mean 'we'?

I wouldn't visit shared accommodation either. What if his mates suddenly decide they want to join in?

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

"I'm not at all anti-forces.

But I really don't want to be visising forces accomodation. Scares me, for some reason.

We could always pop around to yours lol

What do you mean 'we'?

I wouldn't visit shareïd accommodation either. What if his mates suddenly decide they want to join in?

That's the royal we lol

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

"I'm not at all anti-forces.

But I really don't want to be visising forces accomodation. Scares me, for some reason.

We could always pop around to yours lol

What do you mean 'we'?

I wouldn't visit shareïd accommodation either. What if his mates suddenly decide they want to join in?

That's the royal we lol "

Ah ok you're posh.

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

this isn't an equal opportunities past time and your job doesnt have protected status...they have their reasons fair or not...suck it up buttercup..."

Or you could just block them I guess

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

"I'm not at all anti-forces.

But I really don't want to be visising forces accomodation. Scares me, for some reason.

We could always pop around to yours lol

What do you mean 'we'?

I wouldn't visit shareïd accommodation either. What if his mates suddenly decide they want to join in?

That's the royal we lol

Ah ok you're posh.

Lol and someone once said you can't polish a turd lol

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

People have their preferences and it needs to be respected. If someone doesn't want to meet someone from the armed forces, that is completely their right. We don't know what personal experiences they may have had with someone from the armed services in the past. For one profile who won't, there are others who will. Just concentrate on the ones who will. Some people only go for blonde hair, but i don't think they're prejudiced because my hair is black.... Horses for courses OP

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

"People have their preferences and it needs to be respected. If someone doesn't want to meet someone from the armed forces, that is completely their right. We don't know what personal experiences they may have had with someone from the armed services in the past. For one profile who won't, there are others who will. Just concentrate on the ones who will. Some people only go for blonde hair, but i don't think they're prejudiced because my hair is black.... Horses for courses OP

Yes im into hurdling! Never been into flat

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

It's not a preference either way for us, try not to discount anyone for their skin colour/job/religion- despite having been married (now divorced) to an army guy for 19 years.

I must admit though if the talk turns to anything army/tours etc during the social part of the meet I find it a bit off putting, but if the guy is ok it's not a drama

Sara

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

"It's not a preference either way for us, try not to discount anyone for their skin colour/job/religion- despite having been married (now divorced) to an army guy for 19 years.

I must admit though if the talk turns to anything army/tours etc during the social part of the meet I find it a bit off putting, but if the guy is ok it's not a drama

Sara"

I think that's a good attitude I never talk shop unless there's a genuine interest

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

Probably just a bit of ptsd?

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

strong , brave, confident, fit, diligent, full of stamina I suppose some people find such qualities intimidating. Also, civilians never ever will understand squaddie humour.

........ did I mention I'm a veteran

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

"Also, maybe some people are incredibly sad and low on confidence so any tiny way of having power over someone is a major factor in there life. Besides if i say im not military how are you ever going to know anyway? Pathetic "

Could be!

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

"strong , brave, confident, fit, diligent, full of stamina I suppose some people find such qualities intimidating. Also, civilians never ever will understand squaddie humour.

........ did I mention I'm a veteran

Hahahaha,

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

Well for me theres nothing that deep about my feelings towards the armed services...i have discovered I love a squadie, in uniform! Just does it for me

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

Right, I'll have to put on protective clothing after this but most soldiers I know (apart from a few officers/physios) joined up because they were either too thick to get a job or they would have ended up in prison if it wasn't for joining up.

They then develop a sense of entitlement because they 'serve'.

The sense of entitlement + the lack of intelligence usually results in someone you wouldn't want to meet.

Sweeping generalisation, I know but you can only form opinions based on personal experience.

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By *icassolifelikeMan
over a year ago

Luton

Love a bit of squaddie bashing!!

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

Met an army guy three times now,and he is a lovely man.Respects our queen and country,and puts himself in danger,but its the job he wants to do.Upmost respect for our forces?

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

Living where we do there are a lot of guys come up in the local search that are paras and contrary to some view points....they aren't all arse holes...shocking revelation there

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

What about ex military

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

"What about ex military

If you have the fatigues

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

"What about ex military

If you have the fatigues

I might do

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By *alkirkbairnMan
over a year ago

Grangemouth

Probably just a bit of ptsd? "

Or just the ones she met were arses. Recently spoke with a bi ex squaddie who had similar traits but at least he accepted no as an answer.

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

"Right, I'll have to put on protective clothing after this but most soldiers I know (apart from a few officers/physios) joined up because they were either too thick to get a job or they would have ended up in prison if it wasn't for joining up.

They then develop a sense of entitlement because they 'serve'.

The sense of entitlement + the lack of intelligence usually results in someone you wouldn't want to meet.

Sweeping generalisation, I know but you can only form opinions based on personal experience."

Things changed a lot, and perhaps your experiences may be relevant to a time in the past, or certain sections of the services a lit changed.

In fact if you look, there's a large section of educated men and women who join for adventure and experience.

Sense of entitlement? Maybe some but sometimes there's sections of society who are jealous of any group, and the services can be quite tight knit.

I think the biggest thing here, is that if you don't brag about or discuss what you do then ....oddly enough you're just you and it's irrelevant what you do.

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

To be honest, I am pretty sure when we were meeting as a couple we never mentioned our job before a meet, it may crop up in conversation 3rd or 4th meet. If someone mentioned their line of work we probably wouldn't have met them.

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

This confuses the heck out of me. I'm not in the army but I am in the military. I just don't message the people that post this up. It makes things simple as they must have had a bad experience with some lads.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

They then develop a sense of entitlement because they 'serve'.

The sense of entitlement + the lack of intelligence usually results in someone you wouldn't want to meet.

Sweeping generalisation, I know but you can only form opinions based on personal experience."

maybe you are attracting the thick as shit entitled types..

like does attract like i think i read somewhere..

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

They then develop a sense of entitlement because they 'serve'.

The sense of entitlement + the lack of intelligence usually results in someone you wouldn't want to meet.

Sweeping generalisation, I know but you can only form opinions based on personal experience.

maybe you are attracting the thick as shit entitled types..

like does attract like i think i read somewhere..

My experiences are nothing to do with being on here!

But fair enough with the sweeping generalisations, given that I started it.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

They then develop a sense of entitlement because they 'serve'.

The sense of entitlement + the lack of intelligence usually results in someone you wouldn't want to meet.

Sweeping generalisation, I know but you can only form opinions based on personal experience.

maybe you are attracting the thick as shit entitled types..

like does attract like i think i read somewhere..

My experiences are nothing to do with being on here!

But fair enough with the sweeping generalisations, given that I started it."

glad you saw the irony in it..

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

There are knobheads from every walk of life..

Personally if someone out in their profile that they didn't want meet a postman/vet/astronaut, and I was one of the above, then I wouldn't send them a message/wink.. Simples!

I don't understand what's difficult about it?

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By *uckandbunnyCouple
over a year ago

In your bed

Playing devils advocate, it could be that the profession of soldier indicates to them an view of violence that they are not completely comfortable with.

We tend not to talk to much about peoples career choices so attitude on meeting is what matters but if a profile self declared that they were a professional hitman/woman it would be a cause for consideration.

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

They then develop a sense of entitlement because they 'serve'.

The sense of entitlement + the lack of intelligence usually results in someone you wouldn't want to meet.

Sweeping generalisation, I know but you can only form opinions based on personal experience.

maybe you are attracting the thick as shit entitled types..

like does attract like i think i read somewhere..

My experiences are nothing to do with being on here!

But fair enough with the sweeping generalisations, given that I started it.

glad you saw the irony in it..

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

That's just as true for any other trade if not more so in an undisciplined civilian job, "

I hope you're not suggesting that all civilian jobs are undisciplined? Bit arrogant if you are, if you're not then my apologies.

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

Playing devils advocate, it could be that the profession of soldier indicates to them an view of violence that they are not completely comfortable with.

That may have some credence but we have Vickers medics nurses and doctors to who

Serve and are not bayonet baby killers the modern army trys desperately to not kill the doctrine of moving from 7.62 to 5.56 was to make the rounds less lethal we are much more likely to be used in peace keeping and humanity ops in areas where no one else wants to go.

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By *ake5176Man
over a year ago

City

Probably because a big proportion of the younger generation are cringeworthy attention seeking begs, all "look at me, I'm a big brave soldier", despite having only joined after Afghan packed in and never having been further from home than Catterick.

Maybe a little bit of modesty wouldn't go amiss?

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By *uckandbunnyCouple
over a year ago

In your bed

Playing devils advocate, it could be that the profession of soldier indicates to them an view of violence that they are not completely comfortable with.

That may have some credence but we have Vickers medics nurses and doctors to who

That may be the reality but if you actively push the military aspect in 99 out of 100 word association games the response will be war/fight/kill etc.

If your role was primarily nurse or engineer the I'd imagine that is what you would lead with.

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

That's just as true for any other trade if not more so in an undisciplined civilian job,

I hope you're not suggesting that all civilian jobs are undisciplined? Bit arrogant if you are, if you're not then my apologies. "

Again I generalize but having watched for outside the bubble I can't help but see a lot of poor discipline, which comes to a mighty apex with none entity television celebs

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

Playing devils advocate, it could be that the profession of soldier indicates to them an view of violence that they are not completely comfortable with.

That may have some credence but we have Vickers medics nurses and doctors to who

That may be the reality but if you actively push the military aspect in 99 out of 100 word association games the response will be war/fight/kill etc.

If your role was primarily nurse or engineer the I'd imagine that is what you would lead with. "

I spent my time in the Royal Engineers

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

"Serve and are not bayonet baby killers the modern army trys desperately to not kill the doctrine of moving from 7.62 to 5.56 was to make the rounds less lethal we are much more likely to be used in peace keeping and humanity ops in areas where no one else wants to go.

Not accurate. The move from the 7.62mm round to 5.56mm was led by the US military in the 70's for the main reason that it was lighter and you're average soldier could therefore carry more ammunition. NATO countries followed suit under pressure from the US for interoperability reasons.

It was only during the first Gulf War that criticisms of the 5.56mm rounds lack of stopping power really began to become apparent. By that point pretty much every NATO country has binned 7.62mm as the main round of choice.

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

Yes the move was premoted by the U.S. but the move to lighten the round could of been done by adoption of the 7.62 short like the Russian have?

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By *hesexpeopleCouple
over a year ago

s wales

If you are just talking about people having 'no military' on their profiles then that is hardly slating them is it?

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

Playing devils advocate, it could be that the profession of soldier indicates to them an view of violence that they are not completely comfortable with.

That may have some credence but we have Vickers medics nurses and doctors to who

That may be the reality but if you actively push the military aspect in 99 out of 100 word association games the response will be war/fight/kill etc.

If your role was primarily nurse or engineer the I'd imagine that is what you would lead with. "

we never ask what people do for a living either in the preliminary to meeting or on meeting and don't tell people what we do as its both irrelevant/ not important and private...

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

"I have no problem with Army lads....

As long as they accept the RAF is a far superior service. "

I agree with your thinking lol.

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

I just don't see the relevance what their job is when I'm meeting someone for a fuck.

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

"Just our personal opinion and experience.

Our experience living in the same area has been virtually identical, except they usually vanish when you start trying to arrange to meet, got to a point where G said we wouldn't make any plans with forces guys in future. Since then we met two who don't make any mention of their employment in their profiles, only found out after chatting or when we actually met, and they were diamonds. I'm wary of anyone who uses their uniform as a selling point.

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

Well to tie this all up from my point of view, it seems people who have inadvertently shown their weaknesses and fears on both sides of the argument and generally lack of knowledge of what the army is for, compounded by generalizing of types based on local regiments . Well thanks for all your input.

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

I also found it interesting on how many people have blocked me due to this thread, how shallow lol

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

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"Well to tie this all up from my point of view, it seems people who have inadvertently shown their weaknesses and fears on both sides of the argument and generally lack of knowledge of what the army is for, compounded by generalizing of types based on local regiments . Well thanks for all your input.

What is the army for ?

Im going back to read the thread but i'd like to know what the army is for.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"There is a train of thought that they are :

Laddish

Brash

Chancers

Users

Would shag a damp loaf

Don't or can't commit

Of course, it is all stereotype

But shit sticks

That's just as true for any other trade if not more so in an undisciplined civilian job,

Maybe

But a lot of Army lads like you to know they are in the forces

You don't see many profiles stating 'i am a joiner' for example

You do see a lot of guys in their army clobber / in their barrack rooms in the profile pics

I am not anti Army btw, more suggesting reasons why some might not want to meet them

i.e. because the stereotypes exist

I a proud of serving my country and as such I have a problem with people who treat me and my comrades sacrifices with contempt .

Boom! and there it is.

Ever watched those films where the Nazi officers think they are entitled to everything just because........

I have a dislike of people in the forces who act like mini messiahs.

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

The Armies primary purpose is with protecting the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, promoting Britain's wider security interests, and supporting international peacekeeping efforts.

What is the army for ?

Im going back to read the thread but i'd like to know what the army is for."

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over a year ago

"What is the army for ?

Im going back to read the thread but i'd like to know what the army is for."

A question to which there is no real answer.

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over a year ago

"What is the army for ?

Im going back to read the thread but i'd like to know what the army is for.

A question to which there is no real answer.

I think it were posted by Thomas aged 7

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By *LCCCouple
over a year ago

Cambridge

Maybe they prefer RAF Regiment? Just personal preferences OP

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

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"What is the army for ?

Im going back to read the thread but i'd like to know what the army is for.

A question to which there is no real answer.

I think it were posted by Thomas aged 7"

No It were posted by Granny aged 62.

I still want to know what the O.P. thinks the army is for.

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

"There is a train of thought that they are :

Laddish

Brash

Chancers

Users

Would shag a damp loaf

Don't or can't commit

Of course, it is all stereotype

But shit sticks

That's just as true for any other trade if not more so in an undisciplined civilian job,

Maybe

But a lot of Army lads like you to know they are in the forces

You don't see many profiles stating 'i am a joiner' for example

You do see a lot of guys in their army clobber / in their barrack rooms in the profile pics

I am not anti Army btw, more suggesting reasons why some might not want to meet them

i.e. because the stereotypes exist

I a proud of serving my country and as such I have a problem with people who treat me and my comrades sacrifices with contempt .

Boom! and there it is.

Ever watched those films where the Nazi officers think they are entitled to everything just because........

I have a dislike of people in the forces who act like mini messiahs. "

I am not the messiah I am just a naughty boy!

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

I repeat myself for you who are a bit slow

The Armies primary purpose is with protecting the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, promoting Britain's wider security interests, and supporting international peacekeeping efforts.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I repeat myself for you who are a bit slow

The Armies primary purpose is with protecting the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, promoting Britain's wider security interests, and supporting international peacekeeping efforts."

And could you tell us highly intellectuals too please.

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

What is the army for ?

Im going back to read the thread but i'd like to know what the army is for."

To get laid.

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

"I repeat myself for you who are a bit slow

The Armies primary purpose is with protecting the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, promoting Britain's wider security interests, and supporting international peacekeeping efforts."

On a deeper philosophical level the army has been redundant for over 60 years on that basis. Overseas territories have gone over to self rule or been held by diplomacy. And international peacekeeping has caused more wars than it has prevented.

Not saying it is the soldiers fault, but the concept of having an army is an unanswered question.

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By *LCCCouple
over a year ago

Cambridge

"I repeat myself for you who are a bit slow

The Armies primary purpose is with protecting the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, promoting Britain's wider security interests, and supporting international peacekeeping efforts.

And could you tell us highly intellectuals too please."

It also includes building military capacity and resiliency in partner nations and delivering military support to civilian authorities.

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

"I repeat myself for you who are a bit slow

The Armies primary purpose is with protecting the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, promoting Britain's wider security interests, and supporting international peacekeeping efforts."

I think it was John F. Kennedy who said

ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. I wonder what your life has answered this question with?

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

Why do people join the army then complain when they get sent to war?

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

I have faced the same discrimination. I've found if I didn't shout my mouth off what my job was and was never refused entry, when I was younger I never used my MOD90 if asked for id, I used my driving licence instead.

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over a year ago

"I repeat myself for you who are a bit slow

The Armies primary purpose is with protecting the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, promoting Britain's wider security interests, and supporting international peacekeeping efforts.

I think it was John F. Kennedy who said

ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. I wonder what your life has answered this question with? "

And what has your life answered the question with?

The only real answer to what is the army for is "because they have one and we are scared of them"

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

Absolutely gobsmacked at some of the comments on here.

Our forces are the reason you are all here today, living free lives, safe from oppression.

Our forces have fought off invaders who would have took all that from you.

Our forces have helped other countries enjoy the same freedom.

Now this ex RAF girl, is off to do a 4hr shift at the local British Legion club.

I'll salute the crests above the bar & stick 2 fingers up to those that mock them.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I repeat myself for you who are a bit slow

The Armies primary purpose is with protecting the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, promoting Britain's wider security interests, and supporting international peacekeeping efforts.

I think it was John F. Kennedy who said

ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. I wonder what your life has answered this question with? "

My life enabled me to see through jingoistic bullshit. John F. Kennedy had speeches written for him and learned the correct sound bites to seduce the masses.

You do know he was only a politician don't you ? and not a God.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

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oops ..... byte.

I feel FUCKING STUPID now. Someone shoot me.

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

"I repeat myself for you who are a bit slow

The Armies primary purpose is with protecting the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, promoting Britain's wider security interests, and supporting international peacekeeping efforts.

Not saying it is the soldiers fault, but the concept of having an army is an unanswered question. "

Going a bit deeper, should the metaphorical poo hit the fan for what ever reason we will need an army to protect the way of life you are use to as for war's I am a firm believer in if you have gone to war the political powers have failed, therefore the Generals who are trained to win wars should be aloud to do just that without political interference. And without armies in peacekeeping duties the situation would be far worse .take a look at the Balkans, and having done three Bosnia tours and one of Kosovo I have an idea what it could of been like.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I think I'd look good with pigtails and cooking sauerkraut. Google taught me that.

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

"Why do people join the army then complain when they get sent to war?

Been twice and never complained once due to being able to do the job I was trained to do.

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

"Absolutely gobsmacked at some of the comments on here.

Our forces are the reason you are all here today, living free lives, safe from oppression.

Our forces have fought off invaders who would have took all that from you.

Our forces have helped other countries enjoy the same freedom.

Now this ex RAF girl, is off to do a 4hr shift at the local British Legion club.

I'll salute the crests above the bar & stick 2 fingers up to those that mock them. "

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Some gangs are bigger than our gang tho........

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

There is a certain irony to this thread....

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"There is a certain irony to this thread...."

What what ?

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

"I repeat myself for you who are a bit slow

The Armies primary purpose is with protecting the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, promoting Britain's wider security interests, and supporting international peacekeeping efforts.

I think it was John F. Kennedy who said

ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. I wonder what your life has answered this question with?

And what has your life answered the question with?

The only real answer to what is the army for is "because they have one and we are scared of them""

So you would prefer to live in fear?

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

I don't live in fear, and am not actually against the military. But the fact remains that there has not been an act of aggression against the UK that was unprovoked by our own armed forces in many centuries. As for defending the empire we have ultimately lost every conflict engaged in.

So the armed forces have ultimately not achieved anything.

Scientists, nurses, doctors, builders, farmers etc. now they have done a lot for the country.

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

Just in case you are confused about defending my freedom, the last invasion was 1066, we lost!

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