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

I’m sure many people out there are sick of fake profiles

Surely there has to be a way that could make sure people are who they claim.

Wether it’s some verification when joining, or some form of checks after.

It is hard enough being a single man on here but add to that people just assume the worst based upon constant disappointments.

I know there also some bell ends who just get abusive so for those there should be some block system and prevent them from just rejoining under another name.

Thoughts?

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By *.D.I.D.A.SMan
over a year ago

London/Essex... ish... Romford to be exact


"I’m sure many people out there are sick of fake profiles

Surely there has to be a way that could make sure people are who they claim.

Wether it’s some verification when joining, or some form of checks after.

It is hard enough being a single man on here but add to that people just assume the worst based upon constant disappointments.

I know there also some bell ends who just get abusive so for those there should be some block system and prevent them from just rejoining under another name.

Thoughts?"
Quite difficult to police particularly when people want some level of privacy or anonymity. But with smartphone access it's difficult to control. Current procedures in place on Fab can only act as indicators. A verified, site supporter with meet verifications can still mess you about unfortunately.

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By *ersnickety PantsWoman
over a year ago

Club Meets Only

Thought they made photo verification mandatory for new accounts. You have so long to verify or they suspend your account til you photo verify

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By *etwifeandhim69Couple
over a year ago

Darlington


"Thought they made photo verification mandatory for new accounts. You have so long to verify or they suspend your account til you photo verify"

That would explain a few things.

Both the wife and I attempted to create our own individual accounts tonight and both of them required individual photo verification (which we did) but it's taking forever to activate them.

I wasnt sure if it was because we used our home PC to activate both accounts or not. If they've changed the site rules..great. Get rid of the gawkers.

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By *ersnickety PantsWoman
over a year ago

Club Meets Only


"Thought they made photo verification mandatory for new accounts. You have so long to verify or they suspend your account til you photo verify

That would explain a few things.

Both the wife and I attempted to create our own individual accounts tonight and both of them required individual photo verification (which we did) but it's taking forever to activate them.

I wasnt sure if it was because we used our home PC to activate both accounts or not. If they've changed the site rules..great. Get rid of the gawkers. "

Pic approvals can take a while sometimes, especially at this time of night when most folk are sleeping.

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By *.D.I.D.A.SMan
over a year ago

London/Essex... ish... Romford to be exact

Does the site track user IP addresses to prevent multiple accounts from same pc? Once I had an old single account which I lost details for and couldn't register a couples account. In the end I did the couples account via my phone instead.

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By *ersnickety PantsWoman
over a year ago

Club Meets Only

Not sure but I think they should. It would stop some folk keep coming back

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By *etwifeandhim69Couple
over a year ago

Darlington


"Does the site track user IP addresses to prevent multiple accounts from same pc? Once I had an old single account which I lost details for and couldn't register a couples account. In the end I did the couples account via my phone instead. "

I tried using my phone earlier on and it just got stuck in the same registration place. Waited over an hour and just deleted and started again with the PC. Everyone has multiple devices these days just used wi fi these days so I hope it;s not an issue.

Will worry about it during more sociable hours anyway. No point worrying now.

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

I'm 100% genuine. You gotta trust me.

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By *aomilatteCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

We’re not sick of fake profiles, we’re quite entertained by them! Experience tells how to spot them

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL


"Thought they made photo verification mandatory for new accounts. You have so long to verify or they suspend your account til you photo verify"

It's not mandatory.

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


"I’m sure many people out there are sick of fake profiles

Surely there has to be a way that could make sure people are who they claim.

Wether it’s some verification when joining, or some form of checks after.

It is hard enough being a single man on here but add to that people just assume the worst based upon constant disappointments.

I know there also some bell ends who just get abusive so for those there should be some block system and prevent them from just rejoining under another name.

Thoughts?"

Track and trace perhaps..but that's a failure too..

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By *ic_khan2341Man
over a year ago

Manchester


"I’m sure many people out there are sick of fake profiles

Surely there has to be a way that could make sure people are who they claim.

Wether it’s some verification when joining, or some form of checks after.

It is hard enough being a single man on here but add to that people just assume the worst based upon constant disappointments.

I know there also some bell ends who just get abusive so for those there should be some block system and prevent them from just rejoining under another name.

Thoughts?"

I only met those I have already met in clubs so I know they are 100%

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By *oodnitegirlWoman
over a year ago

Yorkshire

If I’d been faking this shit for 15 years I’d have picked some better pictures

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

Video call to a moderator before being able to view pictures or message.

Would scare a heck of a lot of people off though.

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By *oodnitegirlWoman
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"Video call to a moderator before being able to view pictures or message.

Would scare a heck of a lot of people off though.

"

Good idea!

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


"Video call to a moderator before being able to view pictures or message.

Would scare a heck of a lot of people off though.

"

would scare us off and we've been on the site 11 years

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


"Video call to a moderator before being able to view pictures or message.

Would scare a heck of a lot of people off though.

would scare us off and we've been on the site 11 years"
Agree. Not comfortable parting with too much information. If it came to this, we would leave. It is supposed to be fun. Sounds all a bit "big brother" to us.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL


"Video call to a moderator before being able to view pictures or message.

Would scare a heck of a lot of people off though.

"

It's busy enough for them trying to keep up with existing moderation let alone video calls to verify people. No thanks.

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

It has to be difficult and there does seem to be a thing like FAB versus actual

Plus in this is no criticism of anyone why are there so many size descriptions??

What does it matter surely you don’t purely judge on size?

It’s not like when meet for a dreaded social it’s going be

“Janice on your profile you said average well here we find out BRING ON THE WALL and you have fit perfectly through the average size person cut out

And if you over sized yourself why? It’s not like you are doing a bungee jump

I said I was 22 stone to make sure that bloody elastic band wouldn’t snap

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By *lthomasMan
over a year ago

Wolves


"Thought they made photo verification mandatory for new accounts. You have so long to verify or they suspend your account til you photo verify

That would explain a few things.

Both the wife and I attempted to create our own individual accounts tonight and both of them required individual photo verification (which we did) but it's taking forever to activate them.

I wasnt sure if it was because we used our home PC to activate both accounts or not. If they've changed the site rules..great. Get rid of the gawkers. "
photo verification is great. I also look for people that have had genuine meets.

If they’ve been on +12 months with no meeting.....

Make your own mind up as to genuine or not

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By *lthomasMan
over a year ago

Wolves


"Video call to a moderator before being able to view pictures or message.

Would scare a heck of a lot of people off though.

would scare us off and we've been on the site 11 years"
agreed

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By *hickennchipsWoman
over a year ago

up above the streets and houses

Instinct - trust your gut

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By *.D.I.D.A.SMan
over a year ago

London/Essex... ish... Romford to be exact

Unfortunately the gut usually defers to the willy's superior judgement.

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By *attooBBWWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

People often reply saying ‘but I’m photo verified’ when I challenge potential catfish. They don’t seem to realise that doesn’t mean someone sits matching up your face with the original username one. That’s not how it works.

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


"People often reply saying ‘but I’m photo verified’ when I challenge potential catfish. They don’t seem to realise that doesn’t mean someone sits matching up your face with the original username one. That’s not how it works. "

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


"I’m sure many people out there are sick of fake profiles

Surely there has to be a way that could make sure people are who they claim.

Wether it’s some verification when joining, or some form of checks after.

It is hard enough being a single man on here but add to that people just assume the worst based upon constant disappointments.

I know there also some bell ends who just get abusive so for those there should be some block system and prevent them from just rejoining under another name.

Thoughts?"

There already is... It's photo verification and then people verifications?

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By *ain n MableWoman
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

I might be missing the point, but the green verification tick will prove whether it's a single guy, single girl, a couple, TV/TS etc etc. Nothing can prove someone is genuine unfortunately, not even in the real world. That will be down to your own intuition.

We have our filters set so no unverified people can message us.

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By *affeine DuskMan
over a year ago

Caerphilly

OP, whip your kilt up and I'll confirm genuine right now.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL


"OP, whip your kilt up and I'll confirm genuine right now. "

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

We request any potential meets send a kik video saying "sussex team up I need your cocks" pointing to where she wants us ....

It puts some off but I s out the fakes

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By *ower Couple - NorfolkCouple
over a year ago

Watton

There are some great comments and the reality is that no matter what checks the site puts into place, those knobs who have such sad lives that they set up fake profiles will still get through

Unlike sites like Tinder, I have always hoped that the people who are truly respectful of the fab community should ultimately respect the reality of the site

We take the view that most profiles show a lack of effort and therefore suggests that the author is with fake or will not put effort in. Those who have put a great deal of effort in their wording or pictures, then we feel more reassured

Ultimately though, more often than not, we will want to do some kind of verification of our own. We are not offended when others wish to verify us, as we know their pain, and in the sex space trust is important, and if you can not trust from the outset it is not a great start

Provided both parties are genuine and can agree a simple way to verify EACH OTHER, then no offence should be taken. After all, if both are genuine, then there is nothing to hide

We like a simple face pic with say 2 fingers on the nose. Sounds silly, but unlikely to be a fake pic from the internet, and avoids those using old pics. No need to go off fab, as can always get a pic added to your profile and then send it out privately. So no need for kik etc.

Once we are comfortable that a person is genuine, then the foundation of trust has been built

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By *hav02Man
over a year ago

Glasgow/London

Maybe fab should have us upload a copy of our passport and NI number to verify we're real

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

Regional Verification Assemblies. Go to the nearest assembly to present your credentials for examination. Upon examination, some intense questioning and armed with independent photos taken at the Assembly by the resident photographer the new Fabster is ready to embark on his/her new adventure ... making their way to the next room for speed meeting to develop chat technique and get the cherished first three verifications. All quite simple really ...

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills


"Video call to a moderator before being able to view pictures or message.

Would scare a heck of a lot of people off though.

would scare us off and we've been on the site 11 yearsAgree. Not comfortable parting with too much information. If it came to this, we would leave. It is supposed to be fun. Sounds all a bit "big brother" to us."

I kind of like this idea, has elements of Solomon to it.

Ask the to do a video call, if they refuse deny access.

If they agree, just let them join without the call.

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


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Provided both parties are genuine and can agree a simple way to verify EACH OTHER, then no offence should be taken. After all, if both are genuine, then there is nothing to hide

We like a simple face pic with say 2 fingers on the nose. Sounds silly, but unlikely to be a fake pic from the internet, and avoids those using old pics. No need to go off fab, as can always get a pic added to your profile and then send it out privately. So no need for kik etc.

Once we are comfortable that a person is genuine, then the foundation of trust has been built"

Exactly, it's simple thos way and proved to work well for us

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By *siancouplehantsCouple
over a year ago

K-PAX


"We’re not sick of fake profiles, we’re quite entertained by them! Experience tells how to spot them "

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By *rs mischiefWoman
over a year ago

Manchester


"We’re not sick of fake profiles, we’re quite entertained by them! Experience tells how to spot them "

Agreed with experience it becomes easier to spot a fake!

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