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"I have heard a few stories from and about single guys over the last few weeks and I just wondered what others thoughts were. I personally think they get given a hard time on here sometimes. Most of the ones I have met have been lovely and very respectful and a few have even become very close and dear friends. I do understand though that its not the same for everyone and that we all have different experiences on Fab ." A much needed post Xxx I think a lot of guys can be put off by the abrupt nature of some people on here, so the ones that meant well, leave, and then then the ones that cause the animosity remain... Making it a bit... Well, shite some times lol I've been lucky enough to connect with some nice people, but also have experienced some appalling attitudes for absolutely no reason. I think if people spoke to each other as they would face to face, this site would be a lot better for everyone | |||
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"I think there’s two types of single guys on here. Those looking for a quick leg over; who are probably cheating, and can’t be bothered to even send a proper message. They’re the ones likely to get abusive when their “fancy a fuck” message doesn’t get answered in 30 seconds. Then there’s those that get the scene, who realise it’s not Shagbook and understand it’s about the social side too. I’ve also made good friends, even had a relationship from here. I can’t imagine how difficult it is fit single ladies having to sift through hundreds of messages, mostly from the detritus. No wonder we get a bad press, but thank you OP for your considered post." So lovely to see you back xx | |||
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"I think there’s two types of single guys on here. Those looking for a quick leg over; who are probably cheating, and can’t be bothered to even send a proper message. They’re the ones likely to get abusive when their “fancy a fuck” message doesn’t get answered in 30 seconds. Then there’s those that get the scene, who realise it’s not Shagbook and understand it’s about the social side too. I’ve also made good friends, even had a relationship from here. I can’t imagine how difficult it is fit single ladies having to sift through hundreds of messages, mostly from the detritus. No wonder we get a bad press, but thank you OP for your considered post. So lovely to see you back xx" shucks thank you sweetie xx | |||
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"Being on this site for 10 years I've met some amazing single guys and made some great friends. It tends to be the newbies and very young crowd that can get abusive when told no thanks or send the stupid 'fancy a fuck' messages who have no understanding of the scene and just think it's dial a shag. They're easy to out. I certainly don't tar all guys with the same brush. However I've also come across females who think they are entitled and are abusive so I guess it swings both ways (no pun intended lol)" Nail on the head!! Also the ratio of men on here is far higher than any other sex so can be brutal out there lol! | |||
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"I try to be as quenuine as I can and people I've met do see that I hope. Just be you and be true and its all about respect on this site sometimes don't think with ur dick think with your mind some single guys they don't have ruin it for themselves and the rest of us tho. " You are definitely a genuine guy babes x | |||
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"I try to be as quenuine as I can and people I've met do see that I hope. Just be you and be true and its all about respect on this site sometimes don't think with ur dick think with your mind some single guys they don't have ruin it for themselves and the rest of us tho. You are definitely a genuine guy babes x" spanks you mama x x | |||
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"Being on this site for 10 years I've met some amazing single guys and made some great friends. It tends to be the newbies and very young crowd that can get abusive when told no thanks or send the stupid 'fancy a fuck' messages who have no understanding of the scene and just think it's dial a shag. They're easy to out. I certainly don't tar all guys with the same brush. However I've also come across females who think they are entitled and are abusive so I guess it swings both ways (no pun intended lol)" Think most have come across females like that. Princess Syndrome I think its called. | |||
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"As a single guy I find it difficult and frustrating to not even get a reply. I put thought into messages to try and make them original and after sending so many and just having them deleted with a reply is disheartening and then I can't be bothered, so I just do a generic hey, how are you? (The usual bollocks) that ladies receive every minute of everyday. I get the ladies probably have 100s of messages a day but I'd like to get even 1 reply in a day and chat from there then I can answer any question. I don't want my face in display for personal reasons but I'm happy to exchange when chatting. Any advice from the ladies? I'm always respectful and courteous in messages and in life too" The problem is that you are doing exactly what everyone else is doing. You even justify it. And I can accept that you may be genuine, but so is every other Tom, Dick and Harry that also says the exact same thing for the exact same reasons why even when they aren't being genuine (and what does that word "genuine" mean anymore?). It's easy to justify it the way you have done. I am and always have been saying, get along to a social or club and be the person you are face to face. If you can't, or won't, then you will continue to be disappointed with your experiences as you are currently. I am aware this singles you out but it is a common theme for everyone in your position and I do not intend to make it personal to you. I was once single on here too and remember all too well what that was like. -Lord. | |||
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"As a single guy I find it difficult and frustrating to not even get a reply. I put thought into messages to try and make them original and after sending so many and just having them deleted with a reply is disheartening and then I can't be bothered, so I just do a generic hey, how are you? (The usual bollocks) that ladies receive every minute of everyday. I get the ladies probably have 100s of messages a day but I'd like to get even 1 reply in a day and chat from there then I can answer any question. I don't want my face in display for personal reasons but I'm happy to exchange when chatting. Any advice from the ladies? I'm always respectful and courteous in messages and in life too" you dont need to message women or couples if you go to events or clubs everyone sees you for who you are then and it snowballs from there. 9/10 times i message as a reply to a status a woman puts up or a message to a wink recieved. be yourself and be bold ! get out there an talk to people | |||
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"Be happy if they replied no thanks after reading my messages and attaching a face pic" I know a few woman on here in "real life" and they get hundreds of messages dude | |||
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"Be happy if they replied no thanks after reading my messages and attaching a face pic I know a few woman on here in "real life" and they get hundreds of messages dude " I get that but personally think if they willing to take the time to open a message and look at the face picture's be polite and respond. | |||
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"Be happy if they replied no thanks after reading my messages and attaching a face pic I know a few woman on here in "real life" and they get hundreds of messages dude I get that but personally think if they willing to take the time to open a message and look at the face picture's be polite and respond. " It’s not just me then Countless times I’ve been polite, sent a face pic, referenced something mentioned in the profile and still no reply. Met some nice ladies years ago here and if we click a FWB would be fantastic. | |||
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"Be happy if they replied no thanks after reading my messages and attaching a face pic I know a few woman on here in "real life" and they get hundreds of messages dude I get that but personally think if they willing to take the time to open a message and look at the face picture's be polite and respond. " It might be with checking the Fab rules regarding no reply, it's too be accepted as a not interested. I've enjoyed much of this thread but it's also been useful in terms of ing out those with the wrong mindset. Thanks guys X | |||
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"I have heard a few stories from and about single guys over the last few weeks and I just wondered what others thoughts were. I personally think they get given a hard time on here sometimes. Most of the ones I have met have been lovely and very respectful and a few have even become very close and dear friends. I do understand though that its not the same for everyone and that we all have different experiences on Fab ." Thank you, not all us guys are nut cases some of us are normal and love a little banter. Happy fabbing x | |||
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"I have heard a few stories from and about single guys over the last few weeks and I just wondered what others thoughts were. I personally think they get given a hard time on here sometimes. Most of the ones I have met have been lovely and very respectful and a few have even become very close and dear friends. I do understand though that its not the same for everyone and that we all have different experiences on Fab ." Really insightful read, thanks for bringing it up Bubbs-68, that‘s appreciated | |||
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"Single guy (silhouette profile) messaging me today, completely ignoring my profile, when I told him no he got very abusive. Its these guys who are making it difficult for you genuine guys. " I really hope they are few and far between but from reading this thread it doesn't sound like. We aren't all the same I promise | |||
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"Single guy (silhouette profile) messaging me today, completely ignoring my profile, when I told him no he got very abusive. Its these guys who are making it difficult for you genuine guys. I really hope they are few and far between but from reading this thread it doesn't sound like. We aren't all the same I promise " I stopped saying "no thanks" due to the abuse I get sent but this guy messaged over and over | |||
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"Single guy (silhouette profile) messaging me today, completely ignoring my profile, when I told him no he got very abusive. Its these guys who are making it difficult for you genuine guys. I really hope they are few and far between but from reading this thread it doesn't sound like. We aren't all the same I promise I stopped saying "no thanks" due to the abuse I get sent but this guy messaged over and over " Block and report- you don't deserve that. | |||
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"As a single guy I find it difficult and frustrating to not even get a reply. I put thought into messages to try and make them original and after sending so many and just having them deleted with a reply is disheartening and then I can't be bothered, so I just do a generic hey, how are you? (The usual bollocks) that ladies receive every minute of everyday. I get the ladies probably have 100s of messages a day but I'd like to get even 1 reply in a day and chat from there then I can answer any question. I don't want my face in display for personal reasons but I'm happy to exchange when chatting. Any advice from the ladies? I'm always respectful and courteous in messages and in life too you dont need to message women or couples if you go to events or clubs everyone sees you for who you are then and it snowballs from there. 9/10 times i message as a reply to a status a woman puts up or a message to a wink recieved. be yourself and be bold ! get out there an talk to people " CJ has been on here for years, and is the standard against which we measure other guys. He's not the only decent guy on here, we have made quite a few single male friends, all of whom are like him, respectful, charming, fun, and cheeky in equal measure. As he says, get out to the organised events, let people see you, and get a feel for the "real you", and you will find your Fab experience improves a lot. Basically, to stand out from the crowd, you need to be "seen in the scene". Unless you do that, you risk drowning in the quagmire of the "fancy a fuck" merchants, of whom there are sadly too many out there. | |||
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"Sometimes I find it doesn't matter how much you read a profile and are polite as a single man I can just bee ignored, messages go unread and just lost never to be seen or replied to. " If a single guy has read my profile adhered to it and been polite I will reply | |||
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"Sometimes I find it doesn't matter how much you read a profile and are polite as a single man I can just bee ignored, messages go unread and just lost never to be seen or replied to. If a single guy has read my profile adhered to it and been polite I will reply " Oh there are some lovely ladies and couples that do and uve had some lovely chats, even if we all know there's not chance of meeting. | |||
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"95% don't read my profile and even some of the 5% that do, just ignore it and message anyway. So they get deleted unread. Some usernames are an instant turnoff and delete as are any messages asking to fuck or any stupid childish requests or questions. I see a few people mention usernames, what's your opion on mine? I'll admit it was a rushed decision. I have and do see some wonderful single guys on here, so FAB can work for single guys with the right attitude and something to offer. You can't always get it right and I am sure a few good guys slip through my net but that is just life on FAB!! " | |||
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"I’m also one of the good guys! I tend to believe I am anyway and I’ve been told that by others as well. Mindfulness goes along way for me with traversing the challenges of FAB, but unfortunately is rarely a consideration of other site members, of any group type to be fair; but single men specifically who’d be the biggest beneficiaries. It’s must be recognised that FAB is a minefield of mental health risks for the vast majority of single guys who come into this environment unprepared. I think we all understand the idiots are always going to be idiots, but there’s a potential for exacerbation that could put people at risk. But the more ‘normal’ men for the lack of a better term; who underestimate the rejection, objectification, body negativity, grouping, devaluation etc struggle noticeably which often results in negative changes in character. Please don’t go to straight to micro aggressions with the character changes either; as arguably that would take them out of the ‘normal’ group anyway. There’s other things to consider such as the decreased self worth it fosters, the increased desperation to seek approval and validation, which forces lowering of standards, humiliation, making riskier decisions etc I think it’s something that should be considered more within the community as ultimately it helps everyone. I’m sure we can all agree that the more sane single men we have on FAB and in the wider scene will only benefit all. A link on the site for a men’s mental health support charity would be as good a way as any to start, and surely wouldn’t be that difficult to do. I do recognise the irony of the mirroring of social norms trust me; but neither do two wrongs make a right nor should it devalue the FAB and wider community making steps to create a better and more enjoyable place to experience." You have a nice mind X | |||
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" You have a nice mind X" Thank you, I do appreciate that x | |||
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" You have a nice mind X Thank you, I do appreciate that x" You're welcome, it's refreshing X | |||
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"We chatted to more tidy guys than bad ones. But it's the bad ones who make us take a break from meeting single guys every now and again. But the tidy ones make it worth meeting them." Why did I read that as if Nessa was saying it. Lol | |||
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"Very well said hun. Some of us single guys are playing away, without permission - lol x. " | |||
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"Been here just over a year, been myself and made a few 'friends'... on message only. They tell me I'm 'nice', 'considerate' and that they 'like' me. Then they stop responding to messages, or read with replying. Think I'd rather be told to f*ck off - at least I know where I stand" It would be far more helpful for single guys if women were just open & honest. If the profile isn't for the just block it. If after chatting it still doesn't feel, say goodbye & block. There's no point leaving guys hanging X | |||
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"I’m also one of the good guys! I tend to believe I am anyway and I’ve been told that by others as well. Mindfulness goes along way for me with traversing the challenges of FAB, but unfortunately is rarely a consideration of other site members, of any group type to be fair; but single men specifically who’d be the biggest beneficiaries. It’s must be recognised that FAB is a minefield of mental health risks for the vast majority of single guys who come into this environment unprepared. I think we all understand the idiots are always going to be idiots, but there’s a potential for exacerbation that could put people at risk. But the more ‘normal’ men for the lack of a better term; who underestimate the rejection, objectification, body negativity, grouping, devaluation etc struggle noticeably which often results in negative changes in character. Please don’t go to straight to micro aggressions with the character changes either; as arguably that would take them out of the ‘normal’ group anyway. There’s other things to consider such as the decreased self worth it fosters, the increased desperation to seek approval and validation, which forces lowering of standards, humiliation, making riskier decisions etc I think it’s something that should be considered more within the community as ultimately it helps everyone. I’m sure we can all agree that the more sane single men we have on FAB and in the wider scene will only benefit all. A link on the site for a men’s mental health support charity would be as good a way as any to start, and surely wouldn’t be that difficult to do. I do recognise the irony of the mirroring of social norms trust me; but neither do two wrongs make a right nor should it devalue the FAB and wider community making steps to create a better and more enjoyable place to experience." I’ve got some local and national info I’ll try and remember to dig out and post it | |||
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"95% don't read my profile and even some of the 5% that do, just ignore it and message anyway. So they get deleted unread. Some usernames are an instant turnoff and delete as are any messages asking to fuck or any stupid childish requests or questions. I have and do see some wonderful single guys on here, so FAB can work for single guys with the right attitude and something to offer. You can't always get it right and I am sure a few good guys slip through my net but that is just life on FAB!! " And then you get guys that you bend your own rules for 'cos they seem to be genuine and fun, agree to a hotel meet up, chat for weeks, they book a hotel and on the day before meeting they delete their account!! | |||
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"I have heard a few stories from and about single guys over the last few weeks and I just wondered what others thoughts were. I personally think they get given a hard time on here sometimes. Most of the ones I have met have been lovely and very respectful and a few have even become very close and dear friends. I do understand though that its not the same for everyone and that we all have different experiences on Fab ." Thank you for posting this. It is very difficult for single gut to meet with women or even couples on this site. I have only ever been to one social. This is due to work commitments. Have to pay bills lol. But seriously. At the social was nervous. Told as I do many times I don’t look my age. I can accomodate as I live alone. Yet there’s a lack of commitment. I’m asking to get married live together just to be able for some pleasurable meets. | |||
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"As I single guy I personally think this apps rubbish, no one wants to talk no couples nothing. Or they message you reply then you hear nothing back " Well delete the app and go then instead of moaning | |||
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"As I single guy I personally think this apps rubbish, no one wants to talk no couples nothing. Or they message you reply then you hear nothing back " And this attitude is why no one replies to your messages | |||
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"I have heard a few stories from and about single guys over the last few weeks and I just wondered what others thoughts were. I personally think they get given a hard time on here sometimes. Most of the ones I have met have been lovely and very respectful and a few have even become very close and dear friends. I do understand though that its not the same for everyone and that we all have different experiences on Fab ." I’ve spoken to and met some lovely single men. Unfortunately there are some that tend to ruin it for everyone but you can usually tell pretty much straight away which ones to avoid. I’m sure there are just as many women on here that are a bit questionable too | |||
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"I have heard a few stories from and about single guys over the last few weeks and I just wondered what others thoughts were. I personally think they get given a hard time on here sometimes. Most of the ones I have met have been lovely and very respectful and a few have even become very close and dear friends. I do understand though that its not the same for everyone and that we all have different experiences on Fab . I’ve spoken to and met some lovely single men. Unfortunately there are some that tend to ruin it for everyone but you can usually tell pretty much straight away which ones to avoid. I’m sure there are just as many women on here that are a bit questionable too " Spot on X | |||
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