FabSwingers.com forum: should there be a pinned post with facts?

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

This part of the forum is awash with misinformation, conspiracy theories and misunderstandings. In a pandemic, such things are v dangerous. They will ultimately lead to deaths. Possibly a lot of deaths.

Would it help to have a pinned thread or notice at the top of this part of the forum? It could give facts about eg vaccines/masks. Possibly quoting the NHS as it's a more trusted institution than any news media organisation.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

Or people can just go to nhs or gov site for information direct

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

"Or people can just go to nhs or gov site for information direct "

They could. The problem is that many seem not to. So they end up believing toxic rumours instead. That's why I think it might help to have such information highlighted prominently.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”

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

"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”"

Might at least help to have the water there.

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

I suspect that, at least as far as the folk that ever venture into this forum, all those who would believe information from reputable sources are pretty well aware of it already. Conversely, those who really ought to read a bit of truth are the ones that prefer to be informed by grifters on YouTube...

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I'd have preferred a pinned notice that spreading disinformation is against site rules and may result in service suspension or termination. Though this would be better done earlier in the pandemic.

Other social media companies have taken a very different approach to fab.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”

Might at least help to have the water there."

That’s the point of the proverb …

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

"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”

Might at least help to have the water there.

That’s the point of the proverb …

And my point is there isn't any water there anyway...

Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading.

Yay or nay to facts being pinned?

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By *n Search Of SunsetCouple
over a year ago

Search Of Sunset

"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”

Might at least help to have the water there.

That’s the point of the proverb …

And my point is there isn't any water there anyway...

Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading.

Yay or nay to facts being pinned?"

Not all users of the site use the forums. However at the footer of main site is the following link..

https://m.fabswingers.com/content/covid

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”

Might at least help to have the water there.

That’s the point of the proverb …

And my point is there isn't any water there anyway...

Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading.

Yay or nay to facts being pinned?"

water is already available at appropriate places.

A pinned post, pointing folks to where the water is doesn’t mean they will necessarily be any more inclined to go drink from the source of the water or indeed, take the water from the forum if it happened to be included in a pinned post.

Besides which the Mods have a hard enough time as it is without adding to the burden of ensuring the water is constantly checked and suitable for human consumption.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”

Might at least help to have the water there.

That’s the point of the proverb …

And my point is there isn't any water there anyway...

Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading.

Yay or nay to facts being pinned?

Not all users of the site use the forums. However at the footer of main site is the following link..

https://m.fabswingers.com/content/covid"

As has been said here, the information is available in a link on the home page.

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By *entlemanrogueMan
over a year ago

Motherwell

facts have been a bit here and there throughout this whole thing.

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

"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”

Might at least help to have the water there.

That’s the point of the proverb …

And my point is there isn't any water there anyway...

Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading.

Yay or nay to facts being pinned?

Not all users of the site use the forums. However at the footer of main site is the following link..

https://m.fabswingers.com/content/covid

As has been said here, the information is available in a link on the home page."

It's good that sort of thing is there. But I really don't think it's especially visible where it is. And the damaging misinformaton and conspiracy theories to do with Covid tend to be spread here.

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

"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”

Might at least help to have the water there.

That’s the point of the proverb …

And my point is there isn't any water there anyway...

Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading.

Yay or nay to facts being pinned?

water is already available at appropriate places.

Besides which the Mods have a hard enough time as it is without adding to the burden of ensuring the water is constantly checked and suitable for human consumption.

Some people won't read it. But that's hardly a reason not to have the info there.

As for your comment about the mods, it'd hardly be arduous to pin a post here that links to guidance from a trusted source.

I'm simply interested in saving lives. I'm not sure why you're arguing against that.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”

Might at least help to have the water there.

That’s the point of the proverb …

And my point is there isn't any water there anyway...

Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading.

Yay or nay to facts being pinned?

water is already available at appropriate places.

Besides which the Mods have a hard enough time as it is without adding to the burden of ensuring the water is constantly checked and suitable for human consumption.

Some people won't read it. But that's hardly a reason not to have the info there.

As for your comment about the mods, it'd hardly be arduous to pin a post here that links to guidance from a trusted source.

I'm simply interested in saving lives. I'm not sure why you're arguing against that."

It’s been pointed out there is a link on the main page.

It’s there if people want to click on it……

….. however, “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink”

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

Unfortunately, some people will only venture to social media for their information. That will never change.

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

How much of an impact does the OP think a pinned post on the virus section of a swingers site will have on U.K. cases.

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

"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”

Might at least help to have the water there.

That’s the point of the proverb …

And my point is there isn't any water there anyway...

Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading.

Yay or nay to facts being pinned?

water is already available at appropriate places.

Besides which the Mods have a hard enough time as it is without adding to the burden of ensuring the water is constantly checked and suitable for human consumption.

Some people won't read it. But that's hardly a reason not to have the info there.

As for your comment about the mods, it'd hardly be arduous to pin a post here that links to guidance from a trusted source.

I'm simply interested in saving lives. I'm not sure why you're arguing against that.

It’s been pointed out there is a link on the main page.

It’s there if people want to click on it……

….. however, “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink”"

And I've pointed out that link isn't exactly visible. And this is the place where a counter to misinformation is deperately needed.

Still pointlessly pushing that saying, eh?

Anyway, I've given my opinion on this thread. I've at least tried.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”

Might at least help to have the water there.

That’s the point of the proverb …

And my point is there isn't any water there anyway...

Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading.

Yay or nay to facts being pinned?

water is already available at appropriate places.

Besides which the Mods have a hard enough time as it is without adding to the burden of ensuring the water is constantly checked and suitable for human consumption.

Some people won't read it. But that's hardly a reason not to have the info there.

As for your comment about the mods, it'd hardly be arduous to pin a post here that links to guidance from a trusted source.

I'm simply interested in saving lives. I'm not sure why you're arguing against that.

It’s been pointed out there is a link on the main page.

It’s there if people want to click on it……

….. however, “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink”

And I've pointed out that link isn't exactly visible. And this is the place where a counter to misinformation is deperately needed.

Still pointlessly pushing that saying, eh?

Anyway, I've given my opinion on this thread. I've at least tried."

….albeit maybe a little late in the day - “closing the stable door after the horse has bolted” ?

Anyway, I think the mods do what they do, removing anything that breaks the rules of the forum.

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

"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”

Might at least help to have the water there.

That’s the point of the proverb …

And my point is there isn't any water there anyway...

Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading.

Yay or nay to facts being pinned?

water is already available at appropriate places.

Besides which the Mods have a hard enough time as it is without adding to the burden of ensuring the water is constantly checked and suitable for human consumption.

Some people won't read it. But that's hardly a reason not to have the info there.

As for your comment about the mods, it'd hardly be arduous to pin a post here that links to guidance from a trusted source.

I'm simply interested in saving lives. I'm not sure why you're arguing against that.

It’s been pointed out there is a link on the main page.

It’s there if people want to click on it……

….. however, “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink”

And I've pointed out that link isn't exactly visible. And this is the place where a counter to misinformation is deperately needed.

Still pointlessly pushing that saying, eh?

Anyway, I've given my opinion on this thread. I've at least tried.

….albeit maybe a little late in the day - “closing the stable door after the horse has bolted” ?

Anyway, I think the mods do what they do, removing anything that breaks the rules of the forum.

Haha you're all saying at the moment, aren't you?

Have a wonderful day.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”

Might at least help to have the water there.

That’s the point of the proverb …

And my point is there isn't any water there anyway...

Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading.

Yay or nay to facts being pinned?

water is already available at appropriate places.

Besides which the Mods have a hard enough time as it is without adding to the burden of ensuring the water is constantly checked and suitable for human consumption.

Some people won't read it. But that's hardly a reason not to have the info there.

As for your comment about the mods, it'd hardly be arduous to pin a post here that links to guidance from a trusted source.

I'm simply interested in saving lives. I'm not sure why you're arguing against that.

It’s been pointed out there is a link on the main page.

It’s there if people want to click on it……

….. however, “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink”

And I've pointed out that link isn't exactly visible. And this is the place where a counter to misinformation is deperately needed.

Still pointlessly pushing that saying, eh?

Anyway, I've given my opinion on this thread. I've at least tried.

….albeit maybe a little late in the day - “closing the stable door after the horse has bolted” ?

Anyway, I think the mods do what they do, removing anything that breaks the rules of the forum.

Haha you're all saying at the moment, aren't you?

Have a wonderful day."

You too

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By *entleman_spyMan
over a year ago

nearby

No ping in having it pinned those who respect the facts already are aware of them, those who spout misinformation, lies, and conspiracy will ignore it and continue …

You can lead a horse to water but sometime that horse will still tell you it’s lemonade ..

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

"No ping in having it pinned those who respect the facts already are aware of them, those who spout misinformation, lies, and conspiracy will ignore it and continue …

You can lead a horse to water but sometime that horse will still tell you it’s lemonade .. "

Variation on a theme... I like it

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

"I'd have preferred a pinned notice that spreading disinformation is against site rules and may result in service suspension or termination. Though this would be better done earlier in the pandemic.

Other social media companies have taken a very different approach to fab. "

In what way? The amount of conspiracy stuff that has been removed since March 2020 is unreal so I think Admins stance on it is the same as most other sites

To clarify, discussion about a subject and someone disagreeing with what you are saying is not conspiracy stuff

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

To the OP, the site doesn't have stickies and if they did you can't make people read them

The best place to get the information is the Government websites or the link provided

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