FabSwingers.com forum: No reply means no but...

By *awpleasure OP Man
10 weeks ago

Sutton Coldfield

I've been here long enough to realise that no reply means no but am I right in thinking that if a couple messages me first saying they're interested and would like a face pic, they should reply after receiving one to say sorry not our type.

If I sent a message first and get no reply, I completely get it.

But if they message first and then do the no reply, is it not rude?

I'm not going to lose any sleep over it, just wondered what others think.

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

Expecting something from someone because you've messaged them is rude.

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By *WANDTGCouple
10 weeks ago

Borough of Greenwich

We've had this as a couple from a couple they initiated the chat we responded , they ghosted us. Then 3 weeks later started another discussion with us !

I'm glad you can now view previous chat

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By *oveToPlay.Couple
10 weeks ago

Yorkshire

No reply is a reply OP. It may not be the reply you want or expect but in itself it is still a reply

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By *asterMeliodasMan
10 weeks ago

Newmill

There's an argument to be made that there's a component of rudeness to it if they were the ones who reached out first, but at the end of the day it doesn't really matter; the end result is still that you've received an indication that they're no longer interested.

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By *inks_apeyCouple
10 weeks ago

Staffordshire

It would be polite to say thanks but no thanks, but then again, some people get so many messages that they might just look and see not going to work for them, and leave it at that.

Not worth getting worried or het up about, live, learn, move on.

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By *ittle Miss TinkerbellWoman
10 weeks ago

your head

It may come across as rude but there's no rule about it, it just is what it is. No one can force anyone to reply to anything. Just block and move on.

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By *issmorganWoman
10 weeks ago

Calderdale innit

In an ideal world op, people would reply and say sorry not for me or we know you etc.

Many don't, because they can face abuse for saying no thanks or messages asking why not or what's wrong with them.

If its a couple, maybe one of them wasn't as keen as the other.

Try not to dwell on it, but I get it, they got in touch with you first.

If someone's not for me, I'll tell them in a nice way, then block to save any barrage of other messages.

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By *unner6969Man
10 weeks ago

Bucks/London/Oxford

"…But if they message first and then do the no reply, is it not rude?

I'm not going to lose any sleep over it, just wondered what others think.

Different rules apply in the online dating/swinging world, sadly…. and women and couples get to make those rules where the demand is high…

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By *herrybakewellCouple
10 weeks ago

Staffordshire

As others have said.....their lack of reply is the only reply you need.

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By *oveToPlay.Couple
10 weeks ago

Yorkshire

"…But if they message first and then do the no reply, is it not rude?

I'm not going to lose any sleep over it, just wondered what others think.

Different rules apply in the online dating/swinging world, sadly…. and women and couples get to make those rules where the demand is high…"

It's not only couples and single women who do not reply to messages- many men also do this

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By *awpleasure OP Man
10 weeks ago

Sutton Coldfield

"Expecting something from someone because you've messaged them is rude.

They messaged me first though

Is there no difference?

Can't believe you think I was being rude. Oh well, that's your view and I did ask for everyone's thoughts.

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By *rsKOTCTWoman
10 weeks ago

Leeds

No reply = no thank you.

You aren't entitled to a reply because you sent your face.

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By *hunky GentMan
10 weeks ago

Maldon and Peterborough

"No reply = no thank you.

You aren't entitled to a reply because you sent your face.

There's a clause in the rules saying 'all messages from ChunkyGent should be answered'

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By *elticGent2024Man
10 weeks ago

Kempston

A slight variation on this…

You send a message, including a face pic, and it’s read, but no reply. A very typical scenario.

I get the no reply is a reply, but wouldn’t it be a nice protocol if they deleted the message if they were not interested?

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By *izzy.miss.lizzyCouple
10 weeks ago

Pembrokeshire

best not to take it too personally, obviously if somebody finds pics off putting its about their tastes.

But I agree, good manners would be a polite thanks but no thanks.

I see both sides.

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By *oveToPlay.Couple
10 weeks ago

Yorkshire

"A slight variation on this…

You send a message, including a face pic, and it’s read, but no reply. A very typical scenario.

I get the no reply is a reply, but wouldn’t it be a nice protocol if they deleted the message if they were not interested?

Why do you need the delete? Isn't the no reply enough ?

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By *ermanentlyHorny8082Couple
10 weeks ago

Stockport (M) / East Lancs (F)

"I've been here long enough to realise that no reply means no but am I right in thinking that if a couple messages me first saying they're interested and would like a face pic, they should reply after receiving one to say sorry not our type.

If I sent a message first and get no reply, I completely get it.

But if they message first and then do the no reply, is it not rude?

I'm not going to lose any sleep over it, just wondered what others think.

Yeah, that’s really rude. As you say, different if you message first, but if they do and you engage then they don’t reply back? Well rude!

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By *elticGent2024Man
10 weeks ago

Kempston

"A slight variation on this…

You send a message, including a face pic, and it’s read, but no reply. A very typical scenario.

I get the no reply is a reply, but wouldn’t it be a nice protocol if they deleted the message if they were not interested?

Why do you need the delete? Isn't the no reply enough ?

Because one doesn’t expect an instant response, especially when messaging a couple. Also, my own approach is to block people where no mutual interest is shared. This prevents unnecessary messages in the future.

The deleted message is a clear indication that they will not be responding, without any embarrassing exchanges.

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By *oveToPlay.Couple
10 weeks ago

Yorkshire

"A slight variation on this…

You send a message, including a face pic, and it’s read, but no reply. A very typical scenario.

I get the no reply is a reply, but wouldn’t it be a nice protocol if they deleted the message if they were not interested?

Why do you need the delete? Isn't the no reply enough ?

The deleted message is a clear indication that they will not be responding, without any embarrassing exchanges."

My no reply is a clear indication of no further correspondence.

Suppose we're all different. Personally if someone did not respond to my message I would not be sending further ones - therfore no embarrassing exchanges.

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By *uliette500Woman
10 weeks ago

Hull

"Expecting something from someone because you've messaged them is rude.

They messaged me first though

Is there no difference?

Can't believe you think I was being rude. Oh well, that's your view and I did ask for everyone's thoughts."

Nobody owes you a reply regardless of who messages who first. The fact they did not reply tells you all you need to know.

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By *assageVirtuosoMan
10 weeks ago

SouthEast

Noone owes anything to anyone.

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
10 weeks ago

South Down

I'm not sure what difference it makes what anyone else thinks about it? Do you need validation that you think it's rude? If you think it's rude that's fine. Own it. Be happy in your own mind that you avoided a wrong 'un. The end result is the same

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By *h3rry Bomb80Man
10 weeks ago

the moon

If you cba to reply …. Don’t send a message 🙄 ….

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By *tticusukMan
10 weeks ago

Formby

If I sent a message first and get no reply, I completely get it.

But if they message first and then do the no reply, is it not rude?

I'm not going to lose any sleep over it, just wondered what others think.

No it doesn’t mean that.

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By *agatoXXXMan
10 weeks ago

Mordor

"Expecting something from someone because you've messaged them is rude.

Fab is rude. If you cut it open, it would have "Rude" all the way through, like seaside rock.

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By *r Mrs FuckableCouple
10 weeks ago

Stoke

We personally would reply yeah if we'd made initial contact, but no, it's still it's not particularly rude as it's a 'no reply' which means not interested.

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By *lanenakedMan
10 weeks ago

near you

That kind of rudeness is actively encouraged on here by the fab 'rules' .. it's takes seconds to say thanks but no thanks as some of the most popular profiles seem to manage to do just fine, so theres no excuse for ignorance, imo.

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By *oveToPlay.Couple
10 weeks ago

Yorkshire

"That kind of rudeness is actively encouraged on here by the fab 'rules' .. it's takes seconds to say thanks but no thanks as some of the most popular profiles seem to manage to do just fine, so theres no excuse for ignorance, imo. "

It's simply not ignorance. It's the torrent of abuse and follow up messages you receive if you say no thank you that has pushed me to use the fab rule of no reply equals a reply.

The assumption that if you send a message you are entitled to a reply astounds me

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By *ene FairfaxMan
10 weeks ago

Dover

I was brought up a gentleman so every message gets answered, I understand women get hundreds so I never expect a reply back. Bonus if I do but then I also read the profile before I message

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By *tticusukMan
10 weeks ago

Formby

Show us on the doll where it hurts

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
10 weeks ago

Central

No. It doesn't matter how much or how little the amount of contact there has been, there's no requirement for a physical message to be sent, to indicate that 'no thanks' is the result.

No reply still equals no thanks. Irrespective of what might have been assumed, suggested or even promised. It's the same. Share what you choose to, without implied pressure because it's 100% on you, alone

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By *lanenakedMan
10 weeks ago

near you

If you get torrents of abuse back I'd say you are trying to engage with the wrong people. You hear this all the time and when you have a quick look at the offending profile you think what did they expect ?! I've never sent a rude message on all the times I've been on here and hopefully somebody reading my profile can see I'm not such an idiot. I'm respectful and educated so they should gauge that a simple no reply would be accepted as such.

Excessive ignorance does make people at least a bit annoyed. Would you blank someone in the pub if they said hello.. I wouldn't. Sad if you do. Imo.

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By *utterypopcornCouple
10 weeks ago

oxford

I would tend to agree. If they have initiated the conversation then it’s only polite if there is not a connection after seeing photos to say.

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By *andb69Couple
10 weeks ago

leeds

In the real world you don't reply to unsolicited mail or emails. Similarly you might send off for, say, a holiday brochure. On receipt you aren't expected to write and say thank you, nor is it rude not to book a holiday from it. Fab is pretty much like that - profiles are advertising and contact either way doesn't really necessitate a reply however nice it might be to receive one.

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
10 weeks ago

South Down

"If you get torrents of abuse back I'd say you are trying to engage with the wrong people. You hear this all the time and when you have a quick look at the offending profile you think what did they expect ?! I've never sent a rude message on all the times I've been on here and hopefully somebody reading my profile can see I'm not such an idiot. I'm respectful and educated so they should gauge that a simple no reply would be accepted as such.

Excessive ignorance does make people at least a bit annoyed. Would you blank someone in the pub if they said hello.. I wouldn't. Sad if you do. Imo. "

How do you know what the profiles of those who reply with abuse look like?

I can assure you it comes from ALL types of profiles, even ones like yours. There's no way you can tell until you receive the diatribe.

The number of self proclaimed "respectful educated gentlemen" who are anything but when they're turned down is quite the eye opener.

As for your pub analogy, generally people saying hello in a pub rarely have an agenda. They're saying hello without wanting to have sex at some point after the hello. There is little risk in saying hello back

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By *entlemanPMan
10 weeks ago

Grantham

Fab is fickle as are some of the users. I always reply as for me it's just good manners. However as a single male profile on here I don't have hundreds of messages which I appreciate couples and women do. It's just how the cookie crumbles. As a result I've met some really nice people on here, some I'm now friends with off here as well. It's fab, you can't take life too seriously. Smile and move on x

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By *eavenscentitCouple
10 weeks ago

barnstaple

"…But if they message first and then do the no reply, is it not rude?

I'm not going to lose any sleep over it, just wondered what others think.

Different rules apply in the online dating/swinging world, sadly…. and women and couples get to make those rules where the demand is high…"

It's not sad, people of any gender have the right to decide who they communicate with and meet especially for sex.

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By (user no longer on site)
6 weeks ago

It’s absolute madness,I’ve had people message me first then go silent after a few messages,this site is a shadow of what it used to be

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By *NormalMan01Man
6 weeks ago

Harrogate

If I sent a message first and get no reply, I completely get it.

But if they message first and then do the no reply, is it not rude?

I'm not going to lose any sleep over it, just wondered what others think.

Yeah I agree. If someone gets in touch then ghosts you… that’s proper harsh. Happens a lot and is a right kick in the self-esteem when it does happen.

I had a couple who did that to me but then kept looking at my profile… why?

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By *neeyedwillieMan
6 weeks ago

Darlington

No reply, no matter the circumstances means no.

Put this in a real world situation and think about it this way.

You speak with a woman or a couple at your club reguardless of who approches who! You have a chat, all seems well, you say you are popping to the bar.

You come back, and they've wandered off!

Do you:

A) Just accept it and go speak to someone else.

B) Hunt around the club to find them hoping they'll interact with you again.

C) Go confront them and ask why they walked away?

Now me personally, I am not wasting my time. I dont bother trying to get meets on here. I couldnt care less about some random person I will never speak to in the real world not wanting to to talk to me on the internet.

I go talk with real people in real places and I read the room.

If its obvious someone isnt interested or we are not clicking in any way, shape or form, off I go.

Some rules apply on the internet.

Have more self respect and stop caring about the behaviours of strangers.

If someone wants to meet, they'll meet. If they dont, give it no further time, energy or thought because it's not worth it.

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By *KTim61Man
6 weeks ago

Tipton

I've sent a few & no reply I go onto the next then the next untill maybe 1 woman will

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By *ucka39Man
6 weeks ago

Newcastle

Request a picture first if it doesn't happen problem solved

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By *otwifeHusband888Couple
6 weeks ago

Within touching distance

We feel terrible telling someone there not our type so we tend to just not reply.. we feel less bad doing that

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By *eyond PurityCouple
6 weeks ago

Lincolnshire

We’ve had this, where people haven’t responded after we’ve sent face pics - we just allow sufficient time for them to see, delete pics and move on.

We tend to reply back if people have sent face pics after chatting but we’ll just delete a message if we receive pics and aren’t interested, as we’ve not initiated any chat.

Don’t expect people to be like you online and you’ll get offended less.

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By *uthLessKnickersCouple
6 weeks ago

Cornwall/Devon

The site is full of extremely rude self entitled people. And that is all genders and sexual orientations.

We know what the site rules say in this respect but we think the site rules are wrong and put a stain on what is supposed to be an enlightened tolerant lifestyle.

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By *ldbutrandyMan
6 weeks ago

West Midlands

"We feel terrible telling someone there not our type so we tend to just not reply.. we feel less bad doing that

That was my thoughts on this. If the OP had received a reply say his face pic wasn't up to their standard, I'm pretty sure he'd be feeling worse than having not received a reply. No reply should tell him all he needs to know.

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By *entlemanPMan
6 weeks ago

Grantham

If I don't get a reply I just accept it. Let's be fair women who have hundreds of messages can't realistically reply. Most I've ever opened my inbox to us 5! If I get a reply saying no thanks I wish them all the best and move on. We're not all everyone's cuppa, I don't fancy everyone and not everyone fancies me. There's never an excuse to be rude and don't dwell on stuff.

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By *astMeetsWestCouple
6 weeks ago

Bristol

We showed interest in a guy and asked for a photo. When he sent we politely replied thank you but not her type and he got arsed and said we was his wasting time. Man child.

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By *entlemanPMan
6 weeks ago

Grantham

"We showed interest in a guy and asked for a photo. When he sent we politely replied thank you but not her type and he got arsed and said we was his wasting time. Man child. "

It's fab, he needs to grow up. There can be no expectation of a reply for anyone. If you said morning to a random stranger in the street and they didn't reply you wouldn't go all keyboard warrior on them.

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By *amantha_JadeWoman
6 weeks ago

Newcastle

I think if they had specifically asked for a picture, you sent one over and they ignored it, then that is somewhat rude. But if they felt you weren’t their type or there was no attraction, likely they just felt awkward and thought it was kinder to not send a reply. Either way the outcome is the same. Delete and move on.

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By *tticusukMan
6 weeks ago

Formby

If I sent a message first and get no reply, I completely get it.

But if they message first and then do the no reply, is it not rude?

I'm not going to lose any sleep over it, just wondered what others think.

No it’s not rude.

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By (user no longer on site)
6 weeks ago

Be nice just to get a message saying no thanks, but do appreciate how many messages couples and females must get.

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By *ohn pcoolMan
6 weeks ago

Inverness

Here's one for you, face pics sent conversation carries on and she says she is going to buy some knickers and I bought a toy she wanted to try. Swapped across onto a messaging app after 170 messages here. Tell her the toys arrived, she asks for a pic of it. Done, I then ask if I can see hers since I showed her mine....blocked here and on app. I don't get it.

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By *awpleasure OP Man
6 weeks ago

Sutton Coldfield

"We feel terrible telling someone there not our type so we tend to just not reply.. we feel less bad doing that

No actually I wouldn't. I'd prefer a message to say

Thanks for the face pic we requested but sorry you're not our type.

The other couple who say they'll feel less bad, what about the feelings of the person you asked for their face pic, then ghosted them after receiving it.

As the OP, I have read through the many replies and there's some that agree with me and some who don't.

I was interested in the responses and it's been great reading the various replies.

Thanks to all who've contributed to the thread.

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By *pankingNorfolkCouple
6 weeks ago

Norwichish

In my view anyone requesting face pics should be attaching there’s.

Especially if I was a single male profile, I’d be worried other end may be someone trying to use against me.

But then I think worst of people

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