FabSwingers.com forum: Virus forums

By *anger mouse and Emma OP Couple
over a year ago

Honiton

Who thinks it's time to stop all Virus forums on fab now altogether? And ask admin to put a stop to them?

I am not judging anybody or their views here! So I just want a simple yes or no please.

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By *estivalMan
over a year ago

borehamwood

Nah keep them there a great source of entertainment and also a great way to block all the holier than though,amatuer experts and all the crackpots

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I don't think it'd stop the discussion. It's better contained in my view

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

Ok lets not go down the attacking of others route. it is why the forum is not pleasant and will also get people a ban

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

No!

If we open the borders it will allow virus threads to infect other forums and as we know some people aren’t vaccinated so are virus thread intolerant.

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By *anger mouse and Emma OP Couple
over a year ago

Honiton

"Ok lets not go down the attacking of others route. it is why the forum is not pleasant and will also get people a ban "

Just checking are you asking for this thread to be closed? Not sure want you are saying please.

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

I know that others disagree, but I fear that at best we are only at covid half time yet. And even if infection rates dropped drastically tomorrow, full recovery for society will take a very long time.

So IMHO discussion of virus related matters is going to continue through next year at least, and as others have stated, better we keep these threads safely walled away from the vulnerable who could incur life changing consequences if they were inadvertently exposed to such biohazardous materials...

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

"Who thinks it's time to stop all Virus forums on fab now altogether? And ask admin to put a stop to them?

I am not judging anybody or their views here! So I just want a simple yes or no please. "

Yes keep this forum going so that fab users can choose whether or not they wish to read/contribute, but away from other forums

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

"Ok lets not go down the attacking of others route. it is why the forum is not pleasant and will also get people a ban

Just checking are you asking for this thread to be closed? Not sure want you are saying please. "

I think that we are all being requested to keep any personal disagreements and arguments out of it. The virus threads, like politics, can stir emotional responses, but are better for everyone if we can keep them informative/factual/funny/relevant/whatever. We may stand on our individual soapboxes, but preferably avoid any use of insults, shaming or hatred.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Keep them

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By *anger mouse and Emma OP Couple
over a year ago

Honiton

Hang on everyone, as I said I am not judging anyone. And I'm not sure what this forum person is saying and I certainly don't want to get anybody banned.

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

"Hang on everyone, as I said I am not judging anyone. And I'm not sure what this forum person is saying and I certainly don't want to get anybody banned. "

The mod is pointing out that this forum and its users need to abide by fab rules

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By *anger mouse and Emma OP Couple
over a year ago

Honiton

"Hang on everyone, as I said I am not judging anyone. And I'm not sure what this forum person is saying and I certainly don't want to get anybody banned.

The mod is pointing out that this forum and its users need to abide by fab rules

Thank you carry on if we are aloud to.

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By *ob198XaMan
over a year ago

teleford

You could just use self restraint and not come in...

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

I think the virus forum should stay. Keeps the topic all contained in one place then.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

They are obviously popularly used and keeping it in a separate area, gives everyone full freedom to avoid it, if they wish to.

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

"Hang on everyone, as I said I am not judging anyone. And I'm not sure what this forum person is saying and I certainly don't want to get anybody banned.

Forum person? Do you mean me?

A man attacked people on the second post, I mentioned this isn't allowed and should not be what the thread is for

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

I think we should keep it, I have found some useful information on here.

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

The virus forum stops Covid topics infecting the rest of the forum. So I think it should stay. If people don't want to interact in this section, they can simply ignore it.

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

"I think we should keep it, I have found some useful information on here."

I second this

We don't know what the winter will bring yet regarding the virus, flu and possible restrictions.

We should keep the virus forum until at least next spring.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"I think we should keep it, I have found some useful information on here.

I second this

We don't know what the winter will bring yet regarding the virus, flu and possible restrictions.

We should keep the virus forum until at least next spring.

Very true

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By *anky_PankyWoman
over a year ago

Filthy Fuckeryville

I like the fact it is contained in its own little covid bubble....

Means I don't have to look if I don't want to. Take that away and it will spill out all over!

I also agree that they can be a good source of debate / entertainment when I'm in the mood, although I rarely comment here.

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By *razytimesinloveCouple
over a year ago

SW Scotland

Yep ban it from fab

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

"Who thinks it's time to stop all Virus forums on fab now altogether? And ask admin to put a stop to them?

I am not judging anybody or their views here! So I just want a simple yes or no please. "

It's not over yet though. Not saying we should fixate on it but it isn't over. USA for example could be going back into lockdown. Australia (or parts of) already has.

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By *anger mouse and Emma OP Couple
over a year ago

Honiton

"Hang on everyone, as I said I am not judging anyone. And I'm not sure what this forum person is saying and I certainly don't want to get anybody banned.

Forum person? Do you mean me?

A man attacked people on the second post, I mentioned this isn't allowed and should not be what the thread is for"

Thank you I understand now.

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

those that dont like it dont go in its that simple

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By *irldnCouple
over a year ago

Brighton

"Who thinks it's time to stop all Virus forums on fab now altogether? And ask admin to put a stop to them?

I am not judging anybody or their views here! So I just want a simple yes or no please. "

Why not just stop visiting, reading or posting? If others want to then let them. If you don’t then, errr just don’t!

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By *en_Dover79Man
over a year ago

Oswaldtwistle

agree time to get rid now... trying to move on from the virus and this isnt the site for it... Stop being boring

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

"Yes because my friend got banned for putting things that didn’t go with what their agenda was

Using a second profile to get round a forum ban while pretending to be talking about a "friend" is against forum rules

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

While people still use the virus forums it has a purpose.

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I rarely post in the virus section but think it needs to stay, to keep all Covid debate in one place.

Fab forum is for chat a range of things and Covid is very relevant. There's lots of things I am not interested in... I just don't get involved.

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By *iddle ManMan
over a year ago

Walsall

"I rarely post in the virus section but think it needs to stay, to keep all Covid debate in one place.

Fab forum is for chat a range of things and Covid is very relevant. There's lots of things I am not interested in... I just don't get involved. "

I agree, people need this place to rant and discuss other the wise the other forums will be full of it too, at least it can be avoided if you don't want it all over the site

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

yes

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

"Who thinks it's time to stop all Virus forums on fab now altogether? And ask admin to put a stop to them?

I am not judging anybody or their views here! So I just want a simple yes or no please. "
yes

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By * Plus ECouple
over a year ago

The South

Keep it open, confined to one place.

Nice and easy to avoid or nice and easy to find.

Seeing how heated the threads can be, no need to have that all over the other forums, which will happen if this one's closed.

I suspect it's why the Virus forum was opened in the first place, to quarantine

us all.

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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago

near ipswich

"Who thinks it's time to stop all Virus forums on fab now altogether? And ask admin to put a stop to them?

I am not judging anybody or their views here! So I just want a simple yes or no please. "
yes its depressing seeing some of the mis information being posted.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

No better to keep them here

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By *eedsmale36Man
over a year ago

Leeds

Keep it, I work for HMRC and like to monitor who’s on furlough

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

Keep it going; interesting to get peoples views.

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By *ungBlackTopMan
over a year ago

salford

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By *ungBlackTopMan
over a year ago

salford

Nah leave them I enjoy reading what people think they know. It's thoroughly entertaining, scary but funny.

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By *uddy laneMan
over a year ago

dudley

For coughs and colds and smelly arse holes a dose of the virus forums will do.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"Keep it open, confined to one place.

Nice and easy to avoid or nice and easy to find.

Seeing how heated the threads can be, no need to have that all over the other forums, which will happen if this one's closed.

I suspect it's why the Virus forum was opened in the first place, to quarantine

us all.

It wasn't, it was opened as Admin thought we could all help each other through the pandemic but it has turned into the same arguments with the same people over and over

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

nWe should keep it so the side on the right side of history can say...i told you so

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

"Keep it open, confined to one place.

Nice and easy to avoid or nice and easy to find.

Seeing how heated the threads can be, no need to have that all over the other forums, which will happen if this one's closed.

I suspect it's why the Virus forum was opened in the first place, to quarantine

us all.

It wasn't, it was opened as Admin thought we could all help each other through the pandemic but it has turned into the same arguments with the same people over and over"

I feel that overall it has helped. Yes there have been arguments, but there has also been a lot of good information at times. And I seem to remember that when the first deaths were occurring, and people here were losing loved ones, it was a place to get some support, or just to let out the emotion when it got too much.

If the forum and the posts on it have helped even just one person get through, who might not have been able to without it, then IMHO it has been worthwhile. Polly

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Agree Polly

it helped me as a carer

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

"I don't think it'd stop the discussion. It's better contained in my view"

Contained or controlled

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By *izandpaulCouple
over a year ago

merseyside

"Nah keep them there a great source of entertainment and also a great way to block all the holier than though,amatuer experts and all the crackpots"

As long as you take all advice and comment as entertaining and not factual you'll be fine.

Not just FAB, any social media contact with total strangers should be taken with a pinch of salt.

There are loads of places to get best advice.

For example.

Health = Doctor

Water dripping through ceiling = plumber

House on fire = Fire Service.

Think social media for a laugh, brilliant. For advice Nooo.

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By * Plus ECouple
over a year ago

The South

"Keep it open, confined to one place.

Nice and easy to avoid or nice and easy to find.

Seeing how heated the threads can be, no need to have that all over the other forums, which will happen if this one's closed.

I suspect it's why the Virus forum was opened in the first place, to quarantine

us all.

It wasn't, it was opened as Admin thought we could all help each other through the pandemic but it has turned into the same arguments with the same people over and over"

On balance I think the Virus forum has helped.

There's a lot of very knowledgeable people posting information that's very helpful.

Yes, there's the naysayers, they appear on every forum on any subject.

Overall, it's very informative and on balance i think achieved its aim.

I do wish the obvious miss-information and blatant untruths could be silenced, they're dangerous. On the flipside, they're easily disproved and I'm (personally) against heavy handed censorship.

I say keep it. At least for the foreseeable future. It's mot over yet and there's still a way to go.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

Most people have not seen what was removed.

Obvious conspiracy rubbish has always been removed no matter what people think of censorship, but shouting people down for questioning anything that is going on with the pandemic is not helping anyone

People are allowed to have concerns

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By * Plus ECouple
over a year ago

The South

"Most people have not seen what was removed.

People are allowed to have concerns "

I've seen things discussed and answered here that I'd not even considered, personally I think it's been a good thing.

I hope you didn't think I was pooh pooing the forum, wasn't my intention.

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

It isn't a problem if you did

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By * Plus ECouple
over a year ago

The South

"It isn't a problem if you did"

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By *litheroevoyeurMan
over a year ago

Clitheroe

"Nah keep them there a great source of entertainment and also a great way to block all the holier than though,amatuer experts and all the crackpots"

They're the best filter on the site

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By *izandpaulCouple
over a year ago

merseyside

"Who thinks it's time to stop all Virus forums on fab now altogether? And ask admin to put a stop to them?

I am not judging anybody or their views here! So I just want a simple yes or no please. "

Just get a tad bored when the same old is just being regurgitated.

Once meets start flowing again will probably just stick to what this site does well, swingers meets and info.

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By *arklong88Man
over a year ago

Brighton

What I like about the virus forum is that it's not an echo chamber like most social media.

It's great there's so much arguing and passion!

The only thing that we have in common is kinky sex.

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By *ixey and CopperCouple
over a year ago

Exeter

"Who thinks it's time to stop all Virus forums on fab now altogether? And ask admin to put a stop to them?

I am not judging anybody or their views here! So I just want a simple yes or no please. "

I think the section should stay, but move it below all the swinging message boards out of the way.

When there were restrictions and lockdowns it was ok, now just move it down.

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