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"Why the bloody hell can’t I get anyone to respond to my messages!!! I try lots of different approaches and attach a clear face pic with each and nothing!!! Are fabbers trying to tell me something" Yeah  | |||
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"Why the bloody hell can’t I get anyone to respond to my messages!!! I try lots of different approaches and attach a clear face pic with each and nothing!!! Are fabbers trying to tell me something" same things been happening with me for the near 10 years i've been on. Of the 100s of messages sent, a fraction have been read and an even smaller fraction responded to, and thsts usually to say no. | |||
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"I’m the same I’ve been on and off for 5 years yet the only action I get is from clubs. Seems to me that all your hard work concocting messages to suit the profile of the recipient is wasted " We favour clubs as it's far to much hassle for us to try and arrange something on here. | |||
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"I’m the same I’ve been on and off for 5 years yet the only action I get is from clubs. Seems to me that all your hard work concocting messages to suit the profile of the recipient is wasted " You've probably just answered your own question OP. I wouldn't 'cocncoct' a message to suit the profile but only message people who suit what you're looking for | |||
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"I don’t message everyone, funnily enough I’m not desperate yet and still have some taste!!! I only message profiles i like and compose my message to suit them too " It can be tricky on here but, as I always say, lots of guys are very successful on here so it's not impossible, maybe luck and timing come into it a little bit too Hope you get catch a break soon | |||
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"Thank any suggestions at decent clubs only tried Abfabs and I’m hearing mixed reviews on how that is now? Also can I be invited to your birthday bash? " A perfect example of why people will ignore you. It is clear from their profile who they are hoping to invite to their birthday bash, yet you've ignored that and tried to invite yourself. This is pushy and hence very unattractive. Of course, you may have thought you were being funny, or ironic, or tongue in cheek ... Trouble is, with written messages there is no way to know that, so all you achieve is getting someone's back up. | |||
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"Good you attach a face pic with your message and as you say you suit your message to the persons profile then all I can think of for not getting a reply from anybody is you are messaging people that are not looking to meet single guys or your simply not what their profile says they are looking for, have you looked at the people’s veris to see the type of people they like and what type of meets they have had? Also add a few more pics as the three you have wouldn’t really rock someone’s world enough to get a response, you need more pics with more imagination to them and make sure your first message packs some punch to get their attention. We reply to everybody even if it’s a not for us thanks but not everybody can be bothered or have the time if a single girl they will be swamped, so make it good and if they like humour make it funny. Good luck "I only search for ones that state they are looking for men if they’re not interested in single men I don’t bother messaging, even if the profile fits mine. For example I’ve just browsed your profile and although you’re very attractive I wouldn’t message because single guys is not on your preferences | |||
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"Thank any suggestions at decent clubs only tried Abfabs and I’m hearing mixed reviews on how that is now? Also can I be invited to your birthday bash? " Have you tried organised socials? | |||
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"Thank any suggestions at decent clubs only tried Abfabs and I’m hearing mixed reviews on how that is now? Also can I be invited to your birthday bash? Have you tried organised socials?" no I haven’t to be honest but willing to try | |||
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"Good you attach a face pic with your message and as you say you suit your message to the persons profile then all I can think of for not getting a reply from anybody is you are messaging people that are not looking to meet single guys or your simply not what their profile says they are looking for, have you looked at the people’s veris to see the type of people they like and what type of meets they have had? Also add a few more pics as the three you have wouldn’t really rock someone’s world enough to get a response, you need more pics with more imagination to them and make sure your first message packs some punch to get their attention. We reply to everybody even if it’s a not for us thanks but not everybody can be bothered or have the time if a single girl they will be swamped, so make it good and if they like humour make it funny. Good luck I only search for ones that state they are looking for men if they’re not interested in single men I don’t bother messaging, even if the profile fits mine. For example I’ve just browsed your profile and although you’re very attractive I wouldn’t message because single guys is not on your preferences "Thats a good start then but you failed on ours lol if you looked deeper at our profile and looked at our veris you will see we do occasionally but don’t tick the guy box to cut down on messages, this is what I say about taking note of people’s profiles. Thank you for the compliment, nice if you to say. | |||
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"Good you attach a face pic with your message and as you say you suit your message to the persons profile then all I can think of for not getting a reply from anybody is you are messaging people that are not looking to meet single guys or your simply not what their profile says they are looking for, have you looked at the people’s veris to see the type of people they like and what type of meets they have had? Also add a few more pics as the three you have wouldn’t really rock someone’s world enough to get a response, you need more pics with more imagination to them and make sure your first message packs some punch to get their attention. We reply to everybody even if it’s a not for us thanks but not everybody can be bothered or have the time if a single girl they will be swamped, so make it good and if they like humour make it funny. Good luck I only search for ones that state they are looking for men if they’re not interested in single men I don’t bother messaging, even if the profile fits mine. For example I’ve just browsed your profile and although you’re very attractive I wouldn’t message because single guys is not on your preferences
Thats a good start then but you failed on ours lol if you looked deeper at our profile and looked at our veris you will see we do occasionally but don’t tick the guy box to cut down on messages, this is what I say about taking note of people’s profiles. Thank you for the compliment, nice if you to say."to be honest as soon as I look at the section that states preferences of it says not looking for single guys I don’t read past that, because I don’t want to come across as pushy and not only that the website doesn’t allow you to, no problem on the compliment you’re definitely a babe and you have a very lucky other half!!!! | |||
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"Thank any suggestions at decent clubs only tried Abfabs and I’m hearing mixed reviews on how that is now? Also can I be invited to your birthday bash? A perfect example of why people will ignore you. It is clear from their profile who they are hoping to invite to their birthday bash, yet you've ignored that and tried to invite yourself. This is pushy and hence very unattractive. Of course, you may have thought you were being funny, or ironic, or tongue in cheek ... Trouble is, with written messages there is no way to know that, so all you achieve is getting someone's back up." 100% spot on. | |||
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"Good you attach a face pic with your message and as you say you suit your message to the persons profile then all I can think of for not getting a reply from anybody is you are messaging people that are not looking to meet single guys or your simply not what their profile says they are looking for, have you looked at the people’s veris to see the type of people they like and what type of meets they have had? Also add a few more pics as the three you have wouldn’t really rock someone’s world enough to get a response, you need more pics with more imagination to them and make sure your first message packs some punch to get their attention. We reply to everybody even if it’s a not for us thanks but not everybody can be bothered or have the time if a single girl they will be swamped, so make it good and if they like humour make it funny. Good luck I only search for ones that state they are looking for men if they’re not interested in single men I don’t bother messaging, even if the profile fits mine. For example I’ve just browsed your profile and although you’re very attractive I wouldn’t message because single guys is not on your preferences
Thats a good start then but you failed on ours lol if you looked deeper at our profile and looked at our veris you will see we do occasionally but don’t tick the guy box to cut down on messages, this is what I say about taking note of people’s profiles. Thank you for the compliment, nice if you to say."I couldn't resist checking you out and share OPs view of your attractiveness ... I did read that you enjoy the rare single guy, but we wouldn't contact you as you have maximum age 49 ... Plus you're bloody miles away lol xx | |||
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"Good you attach a face pic with your message and as you say you suit your message to the persons profile then all I can think of for not getting a reply from anybody is you are messaging people that are not looking to meet single guys or your simply not what their profile says they are looking for, have you looked at the people’s veris to see the type of people they like and what type of meets they have had? Also add a few more pics as the three you have wouldn’t really rock someone’s world enough to get a response, you need more pics with more imagination to them and make sure your first message packs some punch to get their attention. We reply to everybody even if it’s a not for us thanks but not everybody can be bothered or have the time if a single girl they will be swamped, so make it good and if they like humour make it funny. Good luck I only search for ones that state they are looking for men if they’re not interested in single men I don’t bother messaging, even if the profile fits mine. For example I’ve just browsed your profile and although you’re very attractive I wouldn’t message because single guys is not on your preferences
Thats a good start then but you failed on ours lol if you looked deeper at our profile and looked at our veris you will see we do occasionally but don’t tick the guy box to cut down on messages, this is what I say about taking note of people’s profiles. Thank you for the compliment, nice if you to say.
I couldn't resist checking you out and share OPs view of your attractiveness ... I did read that you enjoy the rare single guy, but we wouldn't contact you as you have maximum age 49 ... Plus you're bloody miles away lol xx "Oh those blooming miles, there a pain sometimes aren’t they lol xx | |||
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"Why the bloody hell can’t I get anyone to respond to my messages!!! I try lots of different approaches and attach a clear face pic with each and nothing!!! Are fabbers trying to tell me something" Where's the chocolate? Seriously your user name has me heading towards the kitchen for chocolate 
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"Can you give an example of messages you send? We get guys contacting us who probably think they are saying something interesting to us but their messages are just awful. Don't be one of them. I suggest you post some examples of what you send. " An excellent suggestion. We like to be supportive and give constructive feedback, and this will make the advice more targeted and hopefully more useful. | |||
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"I don’t think my profile is too bad and I do have verifications from couples I have met, but it is becoming annoying when you write a decent length message (not one liners) to couples and you don’t even get a reply. Hopefully I will get some decent responses soon, well I live in hope anyway lol" Maybe we are unusual (or perhaps it's because we're not that popular on here lol) but we reply to all polite, respectful messages providing there is some interest or substance to them, and it is obvious that the sender has read our profile properly. We understand the efforts that you must go to, and the frustration of being consistently ignored, which is why we do this. Good luck! | |||
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"I don’t message everyone, funnily enough I’m not desperate yet and still have some taste!!! I only message profiles i like and compose my message to suit them too " Possibly you are being far too selective who you approach. If you only message the youngest and most glamorous types then you might well find yourself being regularly ignored. That type can pick and choose who they meet with impunity, and you may find you don't fit into their choices. Your profile after all doesn't say or show much about you. Try lowering your sights a little perhaps. | |||
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"I don’t think my profile is too bad and I do have verifications from couples I have met, but it is becoming annoying when you write a decent length message (not one liners) to couples and you don’t even get a reply. Hopefully I will get some decent responses soon, well I live in hope anyway lol Maybe we are unusual (or perhaps it's because we're not that popular on here lol) but we reply to all polite, respectful messages providing there is some interest or substance to them, and it is obvious that the sender has read our profile properly. We understand the efforts that you must go to, and the frustration of being consistently ignored, which is why we do this. Good luck!" Thank you, at least I know there are some good guys (and girls) out there ! | |||
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"Too many men on here. Most aren’t even swingers. You have them to compete with. " Yep. Even those with staying power realise we're not exactly thin on the ground and have to compete with both the numbers game and the Adonis's. | |||
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"I’m the same I’ve been on and off for 5 years yet the only action I get is from clubs. Seems to me that all your hard work concocting messages to suit the profile of the recipient is wasted " 99.9% agreed! Effort to results is irrelevant. Being seen at clubs and socials is far more likely to make a difference. | |||
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"Without examples of people you've messaged, and what you put in your message, it is impossible to diagnose what the issue might be. But some generic advice: Single guys massively outnumber women and couples, so to get a response you need to stand out, not just with your message but profile too. It follows that you should proritise quality of message over quantity. Make sure you have fully read the profile and understood what they are after, allude to that in your message. To convince people that you are not a timewasting fantasist (of which there are vast numbers on here) get yourself verified, perhaps by going to a club, chatting to people. Remember that most people on here have vanilla lives too and are not completely obsessed with sex ... So overtly sexual messages to start are not attractive, far better to say something normal about yourself. Respect for what the profile wants is paramount ... If it says absolutely no single males, don't message them. Never badger people if they don't respond, fab even gives you a warning, ignore this at your peril, it suggests you are pushy and that is really unattractive and not someone anyone would want to be intimate with. Be interesting and articulate, we have found from experience that in general people who are boring with their messaging are usually even worse in real life! Last, and most important, be prepared to play the long game. Cultivate people. Get involved on the forums. Take your time. Never be pushy. Hope this helps and good luck." This is some of the best advice I've read - these things do make a difference! I've started involving myself on the forums lately and it's had an unexpectedly positive (and very nice) result. | |||
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"Why the bloody hell can’t I get anyone to respond to my messages!!! I try lots of different approaches and attach a clear face pic with each and nothing!!! Are fabbers trying to tell me something" Yes- no chocolate, no meet . And in all seriousness, you're part of the least sought after group on Fab, single guys. Your profile really has to stand out not to be lost in thousands of other profiles looking for exactly the same.
Try organised socials and/or clubs, where your personality can shine, rather than relying on Fab only.
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"Why the bloody hell can’t I get anyone to respond to my messages!!! I try lots of different approaches and attach a clear face pic with each and nothing!!! Are fabbers trying to tell me something Where's the chocolate? Seriously your user name has me heading towards the kitchen for chocolate
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"Don’t be reliant on here. You’ll always be better off going down the pub and meeting people. Check in a couple of times a week and if you get something great, if not rely on the real world. " sounds like a sensible suggestion | |||
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"Why the bloody hell can’t I get anyone to respond to my messages!!! I try lots of different approaches and attach a clear face pic with each and nothing!!! Are fabbers trying to tell me something" Dont message newbies... They will be swamped If they post new pictures and they have been fabbed really loads... Their mail box would be swamped. Look for 'special words' left for you to show that you have read their profile. Make sure that you address and refer to them both. Re-read their profile and verifications and write your message so that it is to them and not a generic message that could have been sent to anybody. Have a look at 'Whoes near by' to see that you have real competition... Men outnumber couples and ladies. It wont help with replies, but will give you a sense of realism. Think about the male profiles that appear to get lucky and see if you are underselling yourself. Think long and hard about your message subject. Think of it as a Newspaper headline... You want your article read. If your message appears to be unread - you could be on a short list... I.e its been read and marked unread to go back to or to be considered by a partner | |||
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