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"it helps in recognising the person when you get to the location. I don't feel it indicates that I have a lack of depth though. " Nope it isn't, it's an indication of pragmatism. I wouldn't even consider the sentence in your profile regarding 'no pictures of makes' as being shallow. As explained, it's not a flawless filter, but it is a fairly decent one. | |||
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"I don't send face pics nor do I have any on my profile, not even in my private pics. My reasoning......No.1 my job. I work in the NHS. I have seen faces of my patients who have profiles on here. They are not the most discreet of people. No.2 I have had my pictures stolen and put on xhamster... thankfully none of my face in them! None of our friends and family have any idea about our lifestyle and, unfortunately they wouldn't be very understanding as they are not as open minded as we'd like. " And guys meet you without ever seeing your face | |||
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"I work in the NHS. I have seen faces of my patients who have profiles on here. They are not the most discreet of people. " Exactly my point! Now, with the exception of you living a ridiculous distance away, yours is definitely the sort of profile that would grab my interest for us. So while you pack your things and move North a little, I'll go browsing Xhamster! | |||
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"However he lacked front teeth.. " This made me chuckle! But it seems he may have been a little deceitful though... Did he have a genuine reason for not wanting to share his face online, or was he just hiding the fact he had no front teeth? | |||
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"We like face pics but just before a meet, so that we know who we’re meeting. However, after a recent experience with a couple who said they would only meet if they got access to our friends photos, we might be going down the same route of no face pics until we’ve met. It’s always a tricky one but I think caution is probably the best approach in this case." We too are members of PM, we won't be visiting again for a few weeks, but hopefully we might bump in to you there. | |||
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"I don't send face pics nor do I have any on my profile, not even in my private pics. My reasoning......No.1 my job. I work in the NHS. I have seen faces of my patients who have profiles on here. They are not the most discreet of people. No.2 I have had my pictures stolen and put on xhamster... thankfully none of my face in them! None of our friends and family have any idea about our lifestyle and, unfortunately they wouldn't be very understanding as they are not as open minded as we'd like. And guys meet you without ever seeing your face " My ex met me without seeing a face pic and we ended up in a year long relationship lol | |||
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"This is a sex site." I consider that a subjective opinion. Others consider this a SEX site, I consider it a SWINGERS site. There is a difference between the two. In short... There needs to be sexual attraction to want sex with another, this is mainly physical. Swinging is more like a friendship or relationship, therefore the personality is more important. | |||
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"And you’ll meet someone without seeing what they look like? You’re brave. This is a sex site. Surely it does matter? I guess not " It may matter and meeting someone without seeing their face pic doesn't mean you have to be intimate with them. Conversely you might fancy the look of someone having seen their face but on meeting not like their personality | |||
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"we all have sesitive reasons for not showing faces however how can someone have a go at u for being on here when they themselves are on here ... its perfectly natural and legal .." A social worker goes to somebody's house because their kids need to be taken from them and put in to care, which I believe requires at least two social workers. Whilst there, an adult says to the social worker, "I recognise you from Fab!", then loads the site to show the socal worker's colleagues. This situation is NOT a 'sensitive reason', but rather a compromise to that person's career and ultimately their life. There isn't a single profile I've found on here which is worth that much! | |||
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"This is a sex site. I consider that a subjective opinion. Others consider this a SEX site, I consider it a SWINGERS site. There is a difference between the two. In short... There needs to be sexual attraction to want sex with another, this is mainly physical. Swinging is more like a friendship or relationship, therefore the personality is more important." I knew this response would appear lol. And yes, you’re right. But personality and physical attraction are equally important to us. One without the other will never get a meet from us - unless it’s an organised social where we just so happen to meet random people or a club where the same happens. We wouldn’t meet one to one with anyone we didn’t find physically attractive because we are here to find new sexual fun as a couple But yeah, to each their own! | |||
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"Is a coffee with someone you might not find facially attractive really that much of a timewasting exercise? " Couldn't word it better myself! | |||
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"And guys meet you without ever seeing your face " When I worked as an escort, guys paid to meet me without ever seeing my face... | |||
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"And guys meet you without ever seeing your face When I worked as an escort, guys paid to meet me without ever seeing my face... " Any holes a goal then | |||
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"we all have sesitive reasons for not showing faces however how can someone have a go at u for being on here when they themselves are on here ... its perfectly natural and legal .. A social worker goes to somebody's house because their kids need to be taken from them and put in to care, which I believe requires at least two social workers. Whilst there, an adult says to the social worker, "I recognise you from Fab!", then loads the site to show the socal worker's colleagues. This situation is NOT a 'sensitive reason', but rather a compromise to that person's career and ultimately their life. There isn't a single profile I've found on here which is worth that much! " I am in a fortunate position of having a job that could cause a danger if people try to use against me however i have already declared my swinging life to my employers so no issues ... my fear of meeting someone who i havent seen a pic of etc is should the worst happen and i meet psycho i would be screwed cos i wouldnt know if they were random psycho or someone i had planned to meet | |||
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"Wanting to know what someone looks like isn't shallow." 100% agreed. It’s totally silly to suggest it is shallow. Physical attraction, for most people, is important. | |||
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"we all have sesitive reasons for not showing faces however how can someone have a go at u for being on here when they themselves are on here ... its perfectly natural and legal .. A social worker goes to somebody's house because their kids need to be taken from them and put in to care, which I believe requires at least two social workers. Whilst there, an adult says to the social worker, "I recognise you from Fab!", then loads the site to show the socal worker's colleagues. This situation is NOT a 'sensitive reason', but rather a compromise to that person's career and ultimately their life. There isn't a single profile I've found on here which is worth that much! " Also no one is suggesting you place face pics on your profile if you trust those people enough to meet and keep your privacy what is wrong with sending private pic in message just prior to meet .. it doesnt go on your profile. As for me i am large and proud and admit to being an exhibitionist so happy to show my face to the world xx | |||
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"As a single guy here a lot of single women and couples state they will only respond to messages ( never do) with face pics. I understand people’s reasons behind not showing but why ask if they don’t show!" This is also a little beef with me too. There are a few blank profiles on here where there into and rest of profile sounds very interesting but say they wont respond to message with a face pic, yes they have no pics what so ever on there profile. | |||
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"After meeting someone once in a bit of a blind date scenario, he was completely my body type and a lovely guy.. However he lacked front teeth.. I would now not meet someone without seeing a face picture. However each to their own and I don't judge anyone for their choices. L x " i had a similar experience with a woman her teeth were rotten and spikey | |||
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"what is wrong with sending private pic in message just prior to meet " https://m.fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/896625 At the point you send a face picture online, you've lost control of it. "... proud and admit to being an exhibitionist so happy to show my face to the world xx " Which is fine. However without doubt there are teenagers local to us who are on this site, some underage. Signing up to this site is not difficult, there is little to no age verification. Those teenagers know our children. As shown in the post above, other members have shared the face pictures which have been sent to them. What is stopping those members sharing our face pics with a teenager who lives local to us? Is it appropriate for our 'alternative lifestyle' to be conversation topic our our children's peers? | |||
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"Not sending face pics because of a profession is mad. Unless you are wearing uniform while in pics or engaging in sexual acts or stupid enough to take pics at work no action can legally be taken against you for your sex life. I can’t imagine caring if someone recognised me, I’m not even the slightest bit embarrassed by my sex life and also have the ability to tell people to fuck off if they are rude about it. Also I’m not prudish enough to judge anyone else for their sex life, and decent enough not to mention I recognised them from on here. However it’s not a bad thing to have privacy, would just never meet someone with out seeing their face " However the precedent would say otherwise. As a friend of mine knows having taken their dismissal all the way to the European Court of Human Rights.... And they lost... If an employer views your sexual life as having an impact on your job or on the reputation of the company. You can be sacked. | |||
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"what is wrong with sending private pic in message just prior to meet https://m.fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/896625 At the point you send a face picture online, you've lost control of it. ... proud and admit to being an exhibitionist so happy to show my face to the world xx Which is fine. However without doubt there are teenagers local to us who are on this site, some underage. Signing up to this site is not difficult, there is little to no age verification. Those teenagers know our children. As shown in the post above, other members have shared the face pictures which have been sent to them. What is stopping those members sharing our face pics with a teenager who lives local to us? Is it appropriate for our 'alternative lifestyle' to be conversation topic our our children's peers? " If you qualify your meets the above should not be an issue ... i never meet without having decent convos to ensure my safety, my privacy and morals are all maintained ... and that an element of mutual trust has been achieved | |||
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"Wanting to know what someone looks like isn't shallow." For the most part I agree. However , in my opinion, wanting a face pic with the first message certainly is. Also my first post reads... "anybody who insists 'to ensure there's an attraction' they see face pics prior to meeting, isn't likely to be for us. I don't want to meet people who I may consider shallow". The key phrase here is "who I may consider shallow", that is MY opinion, if I consider them shallow that is entirely my choice... | |||
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"Wanting to know what someone looks like isn't shallow. For the most part I agree. However , in my opinion, wanting a face pic with the first message certainly is. Also my first post reads... "anybody who insists 'to ensure there's an attraction' they see face pics prior to meeting, isn't likely to be for us. I don't want to meet people who I may consider shallow". The key phrase here is "who I may consider shallow", that is MY opinion, if I consider them shallow that is entirely my choice..." It's abit of a shitty opinion though. | |||
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"Wanting to know what someone looks like isn't shallow. For the most part I agree. However , in my opinion, wanting a face pic with the first message certainly is. Also my first post reads... "anybody who insists 'to ensure there's an attraction' they see face pics prior to meeting, isn't likely to be for us. I don't want to meet people who I may consider shallow". The key phrase here is "who I may consider shallow", that is MY opinion, if I consider them shallow that is entirely my choice... It's abit of a shitty opinion though. " And I could say the same about your opinion... The enlightened quote of "Opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one but they think each others stink" works quite well here | |||
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"Wanting to know what someone looks like isn't shallow. For the most part I agree. However , in my opinion, wanting a face pic with the first message certainly is. Also my first post reads... "anybody who insists 'to ensure there's an attraction' they see face pics prior to meeting, isn't likely to be for us. I don't want to meet people who I may consider shallow". The key phrase here is "who I may consider shallow", that is MY opinion, if I consider them shallow that is entirely my choice... It's abit of a shitty opinion though. And I could say the same about your opinion... The enlightened quote of "Opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one but they think each others stink" works quite well here" Indeed | |||
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"I don't send face pics nor do I have any on my profile, not even in my private pics. My reasoning......No.1 my job. I work in the NHS. I have seen faces of my patients who have profiles on here. They are not the most discreet of people. No.2 I have had my pictures stolen and put on xhamster... thankfully none of my face in them! None of our friends and family have any idea about our lifestyle and, unfortunately they wouldn't be very understanding as they are not as open minded as we'd like. And guys meet you without ever seeing your face " Yes! They do. And they don't seem to be disappointed either..... | |||
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"Not sending face pics because of a profession is mad. Unless you are wearing uniform while in pics or engaging in sexual acts or stupid enough to take pics at work no action can legally be taken against you for your sex life. I can’t imagine caring if someone recognised me, I’m not even the slightest bit embarrassed by my sex life and also have the ability to tell people to fuck off if they are rude about it. Also I’m not prudish enough to judge anyone else for their sex life, and decent enough not to mention I recognised them from on here. However it’s not a bad thing to have privacy, would just never meet someone with out seeing their face " Try being a teacher and a kid finding ur profile | |||
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"I/we do not need to know what you look like to decide whether to have a coffee with you. It will be after meeting that we ALL decide whether to progress." THIS!!! SO VERY MUCH THIS!!! I agree with not needing to know what someone looks like before meeting them. When I meet I am not expecting to do anything more than move from the written to the spoken word. If someone is going to purely base their entire judgement call on a picture, they are not the type of person I find interesting or enjoy the company of in the first place. | |||
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"I/we do not need to know what you look like to decide whether to have a coffee with you. It will be after meeting that we ALL decide whether to progress. THIS!!! SO VERY MUCH THIS!!! I agree with not needing to know what someone looks like before meeting them. When I meet I am not expecting to do anything more than move from the written to the spoken word. If someone is going to purely base their entire judgement call on a picture, they are not the type of person I find interesting or enjoy the company of in the first place." Well said | |||
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"Not sending face pics because of a profession is mad. Unless you are wearing uniform while in pics or engaging in sexual acts or stupid enough to take pics at work no action can legally be taken against you for your sex life. I can’t imagine caring if someone recognised me, I’m not even the slightest bit embarrassed by my sex life and also have the ability to tell people to fuck off if they are rude about it. Also I’m not prudish enough to judge anyone else for their sex life, and decent enough not to mention I recognised them from on here. However it’s not a bad thing to have privacy, would just never meet someone with out seeing their face Try being a teacher and a kid finding ur profile" No one said it had to be in your profile pic etc I’m talking about not sending one at all | |||
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"I/we do not need to know what you look like to decide whether to have a coffee with you. It will be after meeting that we ALL decide whether to progress. THIS!!! SO VERY MUCH THIS!!! I agree with not needing to know what someone looks like before meeting them. When I meet I am not expecting to do anything more than move from the written to the spoken word. If someone is going to purely base their entire judgement call on a picture, they are not the type of person I find interesting or enjoy the company of in the first place." Yes! so agree with you on this | |||
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"This! I won't meet anyone for social or more without seeing Face pics first. I completely respect if people don't have them on profiles, or private albums. I don't. If I'm getting on a with a couple/single female and they won't show me a face picture at all. It isn't going to go much further than cordial chat. I just assume we are looking for different things and move on. No harm, no foul. " This Each to their own,if it works for you thats good However not something i would do,It could be anyone or someone I know . | |||
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"I'm either shrek or they know me. Either one messes with my head" Maybe it's the green skin and trumpet ears? | |||
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"I'm either shrek or they know me. Either one messes with my head Maybe it's the green skin and trumpet ears? " Gives them something to hold onto | |||
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"We broke our rules and met a couple without seeing face photo s Never again! He was about 30 stone and needed two chairs and no teeth lovely tracksuit bottom s And she was rude and hardly spoke No wonder they go dogging a lot !! Can’t understand they have ok verification s but then a lot of single guys aren’t fussy and she certainly isn’t " Don't get this. Surely you don't need a face pic to see someone's body size. And how does face pic show what they'll be wearing to a meet and whether they'll be rude or not? Am I missing something? Mrs | |||
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" What if neither party has swapped face pics and it turns out that you know each other? V" It's all about balance and management of that. We're very selective about who we meet, so the risk and concern of meeting somebody we know is far, far, FAR less than that of somebody on here disclosing who we are to somebody in our day-to-day life. So far meeting somebody we know = nil recognising somebody on here = double figures A significant number of those we've recognised on here are not known for their discretion! | |||
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"We broke our rules and met a couple without seeing face photo s Never again! He was about 30 stone and needed two chairs and no teeth lovely tracksuit bottom s And she was rude and hardly spoke No wonder they go dogging a lot !! Can’t understand they have ok verification s but then a lot of single guys aren’t fussy and she certainly isn’t Don't get this. Surely you don't need a face pic to see someone's body size. And how does face pic show what they'll be wearing to a meet and whether they'll be rude or not? Am I missing something? Mrs" Yes this confused me too | |||
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"I choose not to send face pics, it's not because of my job (although I'd certainly prefer my employer didn't know I am on here) but it is for personal reasons. If others decide to send me a face pic then that's fine, I don't request them. I always insist on a strictly social meet, in a very public place, before I will even consider taking things any further at a future meet. These are my choices, I am happy with them. I do find sometimes people get stroppy & abusive about it, that just proves that they are not people I want to meet. " For single blokes no face pics isnt really an option for 99% of women. | |||
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"I choose not to send face pics, it's not because of my job (although I'd certainly prefer my employer didn't know I am on here) but it is for personal reasons. If others decide to send me a face pic then that's fine, I don't request them. I always insist on a strictly social meet, in a very public place, before I will even consider taking things any further at a future meet. These are my choices, I am happy with them. I do find sometimes people get stroppy & abusive about it, that just proves that they are not people I want to meet. For single blokes no face pics isnt really an option for 99% of women." Agree | |||
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"What if neither party has swapped face pics and it turns out that you know each other? V" I had that in a BDSM setting. We had a moment to gather ourselves then carried on with our conversation. But if it hadn't been as successful a meet, there would have been no way for that person to tie me to my profile, no way for them to say that the person they had agreed to meet was me. | |||
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"But if it hadn't been as successful a meet, there would have been no way for that person to tie me to my profile, no way for them to say that the person they had agreed to meet was me. " This is exactly how we run our profile. I treat EVERYBODY as possibly being a scorned ex partner. Without face pics or identifiable information, they are unable to prove with any certainty that this profile is us. | |||
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"Travelling hours away for a anticipated playmeet though we might like the full picture 1st. " Yep totally agree, that's why we always offer to meet others near to where they live. Or indeed in a club... | |||
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