FabSwingers.com forum: Blocking are we too harsh?

By *eyeY OP Couple
18 weeks ago

Nr Leicester

Aside from the pestering messages and those wanting Y to themselves (can't blame them for trying 😈)

We block those we have zero interest in or compatibility with.

Especially if they have no discernible photos or been here years without verifications..

A little over zealous just? Thoughts..

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By *illy26Man
18 weeks ago

Craigavon

Seems I am blocked lol

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By *neeyedwillieMan
18 weeks ago

Darlington

You're free to do whatever you want. You don't owe any one anything. Especially random internet strangers.

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
18 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

"Aside from the pestering messages and those wanting Y to themselves (can't blame them for trying 😈)

We block those we have zero interest in or compatibility with.

Especially if they have no discernible photos or been here years without verifications..

A little over zealous just? Thoughts.."

My block list is massive. Most don't know they are blocked and have never met. Block for loads of reasons. Too close, too 'incompatible', honking personality, after 'snow' too many wanky status updates...

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By *ngelLordCouple
18 weeks ago

Newport

Happy late Birthday 🎂

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By *eyond PurityCouple
18 weeks ago

Lincolnshire

We are considering this - blocking people we have no interest in.

We get a lot of messages to say great profile and when we reply with thanks, they then ask to meet 🙄

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
18 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

"We are considering this - blocking people we have no interest in.

We get a lot of messages to say great profile and when we reply with thanks, they then ask to meet 🙄

FFS don't block me, you have arguably the best pics on Fab and I'm sure that you inspired one of mine in friends only...(A pic of your hubby on the sofa in the background taken from behind you stood up between your legs).

😂 Not sure that even makes sense 😂 but sure it was you guys.

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By *he Silver FuxMan
18 weeks ago

Uttoxeter

"Aside from the pestering messages and those wanting Y to themselves (can't blame them for trying 😈)

We block those we have zero interest in or compatibility with.

Especially if they have no discernible photos or been here years without verifications..

A little over zealous just? Thoughts.."

Checked I hadn’t been blocked before replying..😮‍💨 no using the block button that way is perfectly acceptable

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By (user no longer on site)
18 weeks ago

We do similar.

I’ve blocked people who haven't even messaged us based on a name, a picture, a descriptive, language in their profile, just in case they do- they may have only viewed the profile or fabbed a picture but I know I have no interest in either speaking to them or providing wank fodder.

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By (user no longer on site)
18 weeks ago

Not harsh at all OP, saves time all round.

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By (user no longer on site)
18 weeks ago

I block loads, at the end of the day if I don't like the profile/pics/person or something they've said in the forums, we aren't compatible so blocking is just a tool not to potentially deal with them at a later date.

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By *uffsandkinkCouple
18 weeks ago

leeds

We do the same and don't see any problem with it ultimately if you're not interested it saves them wasting time sending you messages and they can concentrate on the people who are interested in them

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
18 weeks ago

East Sussex

Blocking is a useful tool. I wish more people would use it and filters instead of complaining about people.

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By *inkyandthebrain2023Couple
18 weeks ago

Cheshire

We will block when needed. There is nothing wrong with using the tools the site provides. When we look down our block list the reasons they are vary from

drugs usage and references

Poor attitude

Negative vibes

No pics or no veris

Not verified

Previously blocked on old profiles

Friends or family

Over messaging

Or simply because we want to.

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By (user no longer on site)
18 weeks ago

i have 1000s on my block list as i refuse to block all men when i only seek men via fab 95% of my blocks are pre blocks people im just not interested in people who keep putting up shit status's racist sexist people who name n shame just horrible people there are lots of reasons to block and it make fab not only better for me but it means its easier to sort meets

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By *oughmanMan
18 weeks ago

Sunderland

No, I wouldn't say so. You know what you want and all adults. You're entitled to not be bothered or waste your time with the ones you're not interested in.

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By *parkle1974Woman
18 weeks ago

Leeds

I block some on certain threads...

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By *exyScientistsCouple
18 weeks ago

Castlebar

"Aside from the pestering messages and those wanting Y to themselves (can't blame them for trying 😈)

We block those we have zero interest in or compatibility with.

Especially if they have no discernible photos or been here years without verifications..

A little over zealous just? Thoughts.."

We don't block many, obviously the ones that don't take no for an answer. But aside from that we don't care if people want to check ourprofile. If they message and haven't read the profile we just delete the message. Some with no pics or verifications may change that later so you never know - they might be what you are looking for?

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By *_k_86Couple
18 weeks ago

sussex

"Aside from the pestering messages and those wanting Y to themselves (can't blame them for trying 😈)

We block those we have zero interest in or compatibility with.

Especially if they have no discernible photos or been here years without verifications..

A little over zealous just? Thoughts.."

Seems sensible to us, prevents those who don’t match yet who constantly send same/similar

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By *alsaman15Man
18 weeks ago

Market Drayton

I block people who delete a first message there's no hard feelings I know their not interested so stops me from messaging them again

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By *oiluvfunMan
18 weeks ago

Penrith

"Aside from the pestering messages and those wanting Y to themselves (can't blame them for trying 😈)

We block those we have zero interest in or compatibility with.

Especially if they have no discernible photos or been here years without verifications..

A little over zealous just? Thoughts.."

I block profiles mostly because we won't be a match, and I don't need my local updates and searches cluttered with them. Filtering the wheat from the chaff, simple as that.

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
18 weeks ago

Chichester

"Aside from the pestering messages and those wanting Y to themselves (can't blame them for trying 😈)

We block those we have zero interest in or compatibility with.

Especially if they have no discernible photos or been here years without verifications..

A little over zealous just? Thoughts.."

Nope you do you. It’s just fabswingers don’t over think it

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By *issmorganWoman
18 weeks ago

Calderdale innit

Not at all, I do similar.

I have couples blocked as I'm not looking for them.If I see someone that I'd never meet due to them being into different things to me,or I don't like their updates/pics I block.

It's all about making it easier to find those you will be compatible with.

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By *eeandJswingCouple
18 weeks ago

North london

I seem to be blocked by loads of random single women and a few couples that I’ve never even spoken to… 🤣

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By *ucka39Man
18 weeks ago

Newcastle

It helps to create a platform of possibilities just like a filter

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By *herrybakewellCouple
18 weeks ago

Staffordshire

We always block those that dont match our preferences.

There's no point keep seeing a profile that isn't what were looking for.

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By (user no longer on site)
18 weeks ago

Seems perfectly reasonable we don’t look at being blocked as a negative thing if we clicked onto a profile and we were blocked then that person or couple has actually saved us from wasting our time messaging them. If we ever come across them at a club we’d still chat to them it’s nothing personal it’s mostly a case of something doesn’t work

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By *he Old School RockersCouple
18 weeks ago

Gloucester

Not at all, we block people who don’t fit what we are looking for that way we don’t keep coming across them. We don’t mean any offence by it.

Kink (Mrs)

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By *a1970Man
18 weeks ago

East cork

Blocking is not a bad thing. It's just keeping control

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By *iFruityCoupleCouple
18 weeks ago

Watermouth

We block all single males but also anyone that we have decided we don't wish to meet for one reason or another.

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By *eaSlutsCouple
18 weeks ago

Glasgow

Nah its not overzealous at all. Use blocks in a way that works well for you, it doesn't matter what anyone else does with them

We tend to be fairly trigger happy with the block button too as it avoids any confusion down the line.

C x

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By *he SmithsCouple
18 weeks ago

East Devon & London

We block those that don’t read our profile and send an unsolicited friend request.

If they’d done the former they’d have known the consequences of the latter.

It’s been a real lemming cull this evening since we posted our latest video.

Simple, effective, painless. In fact quite fabulous.

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By *oldyoudown41Man
18 weeks ago

Oxfordshire

I’m blocked by people I don’t even know… I use this feature to prevent myself reaching out to people that either didn’t respond to a text or that I met and didn’t get on with.. so I won’t be foolish to step over that line going forward.. plus I block who’s blocked me ..

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By (user no longer on site)
18 weeks ago

My fourth time on Fab and I’ve toughened up. The block button is used frequently on those who can’t be bothered to read my profile before they message.

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By (user no longer on site)
18 weeks ago

Soon as we get any crappy messages, blocked straight away.

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By *rumcouple2013Couple
18 weeks ago

Tamworth

We use the block button a lot since lock down

We will block anyone who haven’t bothered to make an effort with their profile, or haven’t bothered to read ours and send friend requests etc.

it’s your choice, so carry on doing what you are doing.

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By *igboobstCouple
18 weeks ago

barrow

Your account manage how you like 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️

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By *ngelLordCouple
18 weeks ago

Newport

Never harsh depends on you what u want a d u like it only up to you

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
18 weeks ago

little house on the praire

Why would it be harsh? It's a site tool to be used

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By *lofeldMan
18 weeks ago

Redhill

As lots have said, your profile, your choice!

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By *AYENCouple
18 weeks ago

Lincolnshire

It's definitely the best way to control the amount of mail you receive and what 'pops up' on your local updates. K.

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By (user no longer on site)
18 weeks ago

It’s your profile and your journey OP. You don’t need to justify anything to anyone in my eyes. I don’t block apart from repeat serial offenders but as I say it’s each to their own and everyone is different 🙌🙌

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By *tlanshiaWoman
18 weeks ago

Chatham

You've got too. Otherwise they keep harrasing you lol

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By *ucynJackCouple
18 weeks ago

Gloucester

Just blocked everyone on this thread.

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By *urves and MischiefWoman
18 weeks ago

North West

I block loads, all the time. Stops them coming back once you have already determined they are not for you.

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
18 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

"I block loads, all the time. Stops them coming back once you have already determined they are not for you. "

I've blocked you 3 times and you just keep changing your name subtly. Adding full stops and ampersands and shit

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By *yeSureMan
18 weeks ago

Glasgow

"Aside from the pestering messages and those wanting Y to themselves (can't blame them for trying 😈)

We block those we have zero interest in or compatibility with.

Especially if they have no discernible photos or been here years without verifications..

A little over zealous just? Thoughts.."

Exactly the way to be!

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By *itSurreyCoupleCouple
18 weeks ago

Reigate

"I block loads, all the time. Stops them coming back once you have already determined they are not for you. "

Exactly this

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By *issy4kinkTV/TS
18 weeks ago

Leeds

Definitely the right thing to do. My block list is miles long.

P.s OP also has me blocked and I've never spoken to them. That's 100% ok.

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By *ungMarried2020Man
18 weeks ago

Halifax

"Aside from the pestering messages and those wanting Y to themselves (can't blame them for trying 😈)

We block those we have zero interest in or compatibility with.

Especially if they have no discernible photos or been here years without verifications..

A little over zealous just? Thoughts.."

I’d say not. Why clutter up your feeds etc with people that don’t interest you.

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman
18 weeks ago

Manchester(ish).

"Aside from the pestering messages and those wanting Y to themselves (can't blame them for trying 😈)

We block those we have zero interest in or compatibility with.

Especially if they have no discernible photos or been here years without verifications..

A little over zealous just? Thoughts.."

You're a zealous as you need to be.

I block without a second thought, because I'm here for me.

People with people pleasing tendencies can feel that pang when doing something like blocking. It doesn't mean it's the wrong thing to do.

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman
18 weeks ago

Manchester(ish).

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By *ustus5555Woman
18 weeks ago

Mansfield

My block list is huge. With good reason tho. 🤷

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By (user no longer on site)
18 weeks ago

Free to block who u like. But the reason i commented on this thread is my appreciation of ur photo in the wheat field. Its class

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By *oveToPlay.Couple
18 weeks ago

Yorkshire

It takes a lot for us to block people, but we also see no issue at all with other people using the block facility to filter the site

We all use the site differently and no way is right or wrong, just personal and unique to each user

S xxx

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By *ittyNCremeCouple
18 weeks ago

Buckinghamshire

Block who you wish OP we tried not to block but there’s a couple of local profiles that constantly were posting content that we were not interested in so we blocked them so it didn’t spam our timeline.

Other than that when we opened our profile up to single men we blocked the ones that clearly didn’t respect or read our profile and status….

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By *erry bull1Man
18 weeks ago

doncaster

I don’t block I just change my filters or ignore folk

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