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By *onny Bones OP Man
over a year ago
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I know that it has been mentioned before which raises the question as to why admin do not listen?
Why can I not specify the race of the person that I would like to play with? This works quite well on other sites and saves a lot of time and embarrassment. |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum |
I was thinking this earlier because I want to put up a meet request for a group of black or Asian men, but I can't. And I don't want to put it on the meet request as I don't want to piss people off. I'll just have to take my chances. |
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By *onny Bones OP Man
over a year ago
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"I was thinking this earlier because I want to put up a meet request for a group of black or Asian men, but I can't. And I don't want to put it on the meet request as I don't want to piss people off. I'll just have to take my chances."
I just think it is quite common that people will want to search for preferences and it makes me wonder why it can not be a feature of such a popular site
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Anything that labels people and causes division is a step backwards! and if admin did reply or act on your suggestion, it would be a huge step backwards.
On the other fab site for guys there is a tick box to show your colour. |
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By *habsMan
over a year ago
Fortress of Solitude, Middlesex |
"Anything that labels people and causes division is a step backwards! and if admin did reply or act on your suggestion, it would be a huge step backwards.
On the other fab site for guys there is a tick box to show your colour."
Hang on,if "Anything that labels people and causes division" is to be true, then that suggests anyone expressing ANY form of preference is a bad thing. Shall we get rid of all the personalisations for people that want bi guys or TV/TS then?
Or are we to assume its a free for all, no preferences wanted or desired? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't think it a question of 'labelling' or equality but simply one of choice. If it is not too difficult technically or too expensive to add yet another search criteria then why not?
I seem to remember the argument about divisions and retrograde steps being used when verifications were first mentioned as an idea...and splitting the chatrooms into geographic regions...and
Perhaps if enough people want it and voice it then Admin will listen...or al least say why they cannot/will not consider it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Anything that labels people and causes division is a step backwards! and if admin did reply or act on your suggestion, it would be a huge step backwards.
On the other fab site for guys there is a tick box to show your colour.
Hang on,if "Anything that labels people and causes division" is to be true, then that suggests anyone expressing ANY form of preference is a bad thing. Shall we get rid of all the personalisations for people that want bi guys or TV/TS then?
Or are we to assume its a free for all, no preferences wanted or desired?"
I am not a tv or ts, I do drag, a parody of a woman, but no box to tick for that. |
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"I was thinking this earlier because I want to put up a meet request for a group of black or Asian men, but I can't. And I don't want to put it on the meet request as I don't want to piss people off. I'll just have to take my chances."
Hmm a few black men for a mmf+ i like your thinking |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes would like to be able to search the ones who search if you see what I mean !!!
P.s hope this won't get hijacked by the " I want to be seen as a person and not black" crew #justsayin  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"so no matter what, you don't 'do' white guys?NICE! what ever you do don't put, you don't do black guys with out some sort of apology as seems to be the case whenever any one puts that preference "
No one should feel the need to apologise for having what they want..! I certainly don't. I personally don't find white men sexually attractive, which I'm not going to apologise for!
Too many narrow minded people that take offence to silly little things in this place, everyone has a right to their own choice..!!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Sexual preference is just that, you should not have to apologise for it. But that is how society makes you feel now, you have to apologise for everything. An ethnicity search option should be available and it be nice to from admin why they never included it when they done their advance search upgrade.
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The amount of profiles I've had a look at that clearly state no Blacks, Asians as not their prefences, proves their should be some sort of system I place. I mean it not not racist and/or segregation to have this system it just as people state their preferences which may also help lessen the amout of eating each others time when send send messages wen not what the other is looking for. |
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"so no matter what, you don't 'do' white guys?NICE! what ever you do don't put, you don't do black guys with out some sort of apology as seems to be the case whenever any one puts that preference
No one should feel the need to apologise for having what they want..! I certainly don't. I personally don't find white men sexually attractive, which I'm not going to apologise for!
Too many narrow minded people that take offence to silly little things in this place, everyone has a right to their own choice..!! "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"to walk round and say you don't like blacks or Asians is racist but to say you don't want white is fine? what the fuck does it really matter "
well personally I wouldn't touch blacks! But I don't feel the need to apologize for that |
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Having had a pm on here ref a 'new site' I think fabs really needs to look at this, because it is something that comes up often and if people are using fabs to spam and give out details of sites that will allow this feature, how long until people use somewhere else?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"to walk round and say you don't like blacks or Asians is racist but to say you don't want white is fine? what the fuck does it really matter "
Yes, to say "I don't want white men" is more than acceptable in my eyes, I'm sure you have sexual preferences yourself...?!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"to walk round and say you don't like blacks or Asians is racist but to say you don't want white is fine? what the fuck does it really matter
Yes, to say "I don't want white men" is more than acceptable in my eyes, I'm sure you have sexual preferences yourself...?! "
don't have any preference people are people and we all inhabit the same world......its the mind and the brain that attracts be so it wouldn't bother me if you were blue with big purple spots  |
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"I know that it has been mentioned before which raises the question as to why admin do not listen?
Why can I not specify the race of the person that I would like to play with? This works quite well on other sites and saves a lot of time and embarrassment. "
below is admin post on another forum post asking for the same thing . the post is 47 weeks old
By _j_mark Find posts by _j_mark Couple (MF) 47 weeks ago
Tampa
We will do this.
Admin x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I know that it has been mentioned before which raises the question as to why admin do not listen?
Why can I not specify the race of the person that I would like to play with? This works quite well on other sites and saves a lot of time and embarrassment. below is admin post on another forum post asking for the same thing . the post is 47 weeks old
By _j_mark Find posts by _j_mark Couple (MF) 47 weeks ago
Tampa
We will do this.
Admin x "
bi search/filtering took over 2 years..
47 weeks is nothing really
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At least 2 years. And given how a lot of people lie about their sexuality
Almost as good as the distance thing introduced. Now the site is awash with fake post codes.
This request has been around longer than 47 weeks though |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My wife is black and she is not into Black or Asian men, she never has been, they just don't do it for her at all. If you want to meet a white guy or a Black female we should be able to search for that.
People get so hung up on this race issue. Normally its the white liberal's telling us what people of different ethnic back grounds want lol. |
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By *habsMan
over a year ago
Fortress of Solitude, Middlesex |
"Anything that labels people and causes division is a step backwards! and if admin did reply or act on your suggestion, it would be a huge step backwards.
On the other fab site for guys there is a tick box to show your colour."
Ok I'll rephrase my earlier response (seeing as the point of my previous was missed).
The very fact the site puts "males" in one box and "females" in another box (or if you like, "singles" and "couples") already creates the very divide you'd rather not see. If this [divide] is to be so much feared then lets get rid of all the male/female/single/couple/"age"/"height" descriptions which could cause one person to be differentiated form another, and roll the dice on the day and see who we get. Problem solved - no divisions or boxes or labels whatsoever. |
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By *habsMan
over a year ago
Fortress of Solitude, Middlesex |
"to walk round and say you don't like blacks or Asians is racist but to say you don't want white is fine? what the fuck does it really matter well personally I wouldn't touch blacks! But I don't feel the need to apologize for that "
Hang on, yes its a segway, but since when was it racist for anyone to say "I don't want to shag a black guy"? As a black guy, if anyone does not want to meet me on the basis of the colour of my skin alone, then that's is their choice and cross to bear, not mine. For every person that does not want to meet me (and their reasons why) there will always be another person to prove the previous wrong.
I find no offence in it at all, its what I love about preference and people. acting on it. |
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The racist card is nonsense but always rears it's ugly head . This is about sexual preference and fun ! Deb is really attracted to black guys . However she is not attracted to Indian , Asian ,Pakistani or Oriental guys . She is no way racist and in the street or work place they would all be treated as equals . The fact that she is attracted to black guys for fun has nothing to do with racism !!!! |
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By *onny Bones OP Man
over a year ago
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"The racist card is nonsense but always rears it's ugly head . This is about sexual preference and fun ! Deb is really attracted to black guys . However she is not attracted to Indian , Asian ,Pakistani or Oriental guys . She is no way racist and in the street or work place they would all be treated as equals . The fact that she is attracted to black guys for fun has nothing to do with racism !!!!"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The racist card is nonsense but always rears it's ugly head . This is about sexual preference and fun ! Deb is really attracted to black guys . However she is not attracted to Indian , Asian ,Pakistani or Oriental guys . She is no way racist and in the street or work place they would all be treated as equals . The fact that she is attracted to black guys for fun has nothing to do with racism !!!!"
I'm actually tempted to save this and copy and paste it every time I get a hard time from someone for only playing with black guys...! |
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"The racist card is nonsense but always rears it's ugly head . This is about sexual preference and fun ! Deb is really attracted to black guys . However she is not attracted to Indian , Asian ,Pakistani or Oriental guys . She is no way racist and in the street or work place they would all be treated as equals . The fact that she is attracted to black guys for fun has nothing to do with racism !!!!
I'm actually tempted to save this and copy and paste it every time I get a hard time from someone for only playing with black guys...! "
feel free to do so there is no copyright just common sense |
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By *habsMan
over a year ago
Fortress of Solitude, Middlesex |
"I think the answer is as no option to specify what race of person you wish to play with."
But here's the problem: what preferences should the site provide the option to select (ie, filter) when seeking?
As you've said, ethnicity/race: No.
Age: Yes?
Height: No?
Orientation: Yes?
Funny enough, everyone has something they prefer... and even those that claim not to have any preference are lying: "of legal age with a pulse" is still a preference! |
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"Personally i think those that want black should able to search black. Those that want white should be able to search white. Those that don't mind should have an option to search men "
Agreed.
It would make it much easier for everybody if we could refine our searches a little. Some people only wanna meet white, others black, others Asian. How easy and time saving to narrow it down a little? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think the answer is as no option to specify what race of person you wish to play with.
But here's the problem: what preferences should the site provide the option to select (ie, filter) when seeking?
As you've said, ethnicity/race: No.
Age: Yes?
Height: No?
Orientation: Yes?
Funny enough, everyone has something they prefer... and even those that claim not to have any preference are lying: "of legal age with a pulse" is still a preference!"
well said!.x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I agree its not racist, we state on our profile our preference is black guys only but we still get messages from white and Asian that we have to delete and block, then if we browse profiles it takes so long due to most of them being white. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I believe why this hasn't been included as when we register on the site we do not specify ethnicity. So to search for a particular ethnicity would not be possible.
I'd love to see it happen but realistically a lot would have to change for it to be possible |
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I've actually joined another site with this function.
I search them there ask them their fabs name then contact them on here.
If admin don't do something along these lines soon; a large amount of people will look else where.
Simply because its so much easier & saves me searching profiles on here. The amount of white men with black in their user name!!!
Until people go elsewhere ....
When that happens maybe they will introduce it here.
There is nothing wrong with an opt out of skin colour for those few that don't want to state what they are. |
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I think this will happen but we'll have to pay for it in an Enhanced Search feature; I'd rather the search remain free. Fpr all those who want the colour option then just SIMPLY put it in your profiles! It's so simple; here's an example: I only meet black guys or I meet Blacks and Whites etc etc; I don't need to say I do not meet ...; just say who you DO meet. When guys call me I always ask about ethnicity. If people are unhappy with that then they just move on. Simples! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Everyone needs to appreciate that Admin are far too busy introducing stuff like 'local most fabbed photos from a few days ago' to be adding features that are actually useful.  |
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I will tell you why it is not a feature on here.
The site makes money by keeping you logged in for longer. The site also makes money per click of the mouse. To make it easier for users to find what they want means they spend less time logged in. Pure economics, folks! Considering the fact that it is a free site; we should count our blessings.
In the same breath; i wish to register my protest: WE WANT A RACE FILTER.
I have a dream: please join the struggle and one day each can find and fuck whatever colour sausage or pie they want with ease. Power to the people!!!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Should hav a filter for how big a person is aswell, big girls have every right to play and do as they wish but its not somthing i am into or like having too see and would like to filter them out |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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After many months on this lovely site I've just came to te end of my tether regarding this, I keep getting mail from people that clearly don't fit the criteria I'm looking for(even though my profile clearly states what I'm after, many times over) it's so tedious and annoying.
For the love of god, pleeeeease give us this filter!! :p |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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i've changed my mind on this...
I was against having this filter... actually now i am...
on one provision
if they are going to bring in this filter... can they also bring in a filter to exclude those that want to use it....
if people want to use it... cool.... let it also come with a possible consequence... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"i've changed my mind on this...
I was against having this filter... actually now i am...
on one provision
if they are going to bring in this filter... can they also bring in a filter to exclude those that want to use it....
if people want to use it... cool.... let it also come with a possible consequence..."
Oh have it your way;p haha! Now give me my filter fix! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"i've changed my mind on this...
I was against having this filter... actually now i am...
on one provision
if they are going to bring in this filter... can they also bring in a filter to exclude those that want to use it....
if people want to use it... cool.... let it also come with a possible consequence..."
Excellent idea! |
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By *onny Bones OP Man
over a year ago
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"i've changed my mind on this...
I was against having this filter... actually now i am...
on one provision
if they are going to bring in this filter... can they also bring in a filter to exclude those that want to use it....
if people want to use it... cool.... let it also come with a possible consequence..."
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Should hav a filter for how big a person is aswell, big girls have every right to play and do as they wish but its not somthing i am into or like having too see and would like to filter them out"
As if people would state their weight! This fatty wouldn't. Don't look at pics, simple really! |
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"Should hav a filter for how big a person is aswell, big girls have every right to play and do as they wish but its not somthing i am into or like having too see and would like to filter them out
As if people would state their weight! This fatty wouldn't. Don't look at pics, simple really!"
Im 67kgs, I have no hang ups about my weight |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm surprised that this debate still rumbles on after so long but then it, perhaps, highlights just how strongly people feel about having the option to choose who they search for as potential playmates as well as who they do not want to hear from.
Amending the 'personal details' requirement in order to include Race/Enthnicity would enable that to be used both as a search option as well as a filter. Those wanting to find a playmate of a specific race/enthnicity could do so whilst those who explicitly did not want winks/messages from a particular group could filter/block them out.
It is simply a question of enabling choice and allowing people to exercise their refined preferences. We already do so in terms of Gender, Age and Sexual Orientation (and we single guys are blocked with ease!) so another parameter should not be beyond Admin's capabilities.
If Admin have advised that work is, indeed, already in hand then perhaps we should give then a little more time. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Quite simple when you post meets say you want a particular group if folk upset tough shit.
Same applies on profile put what you want. Believe it or not all meant to be adults but some folk attitudes beggar belief just because they do not fall into group you prefer. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Ahem...I've just been advised that Admin promised to introduce the Race/Ethnicity search option some 5 years ago...and we're still waiting!
Admin: any update would be gratefully received, please. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Quite simple when you post meets say you want a particular group if folk upset tough shit.
Same applies on profile put what you want. Believe it or not all meant to be adults but some folk attitudes beggar belief just because they do not fall into group you prefer."
Regrettably, not everyone seems to read profiles in full and 'inapproriate' people will still insist on contacting you if you are unable to block or filter out their messages at the outset. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Quite simple when you post meets say you want a particular group if folk upset tough shit.
Same applies on profile put what you want. Believe it or not all meant to be adults but some folk attitudes beggar belief just because they do not fall into group you prefer.
Regrettably, not everyone seems to read profiles in full and 'inapproriate' people will still insist on contacting you if you are unable to block or filter out their messages at the outset."
I've been getting SO fristrated exactly with that ore the last few days... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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it works well on other sites?..I never understand that as all other sites are essentially shite.
all we will get now is people complaining theres more time wasters and no-shows due to their narrowing of their filters.
I cant for the life of me think whats 'embarrassing' about being outside someones preference via the website or in person(people who meet in clubs etc)
Am I to basically automatically assume because I'm black(ish)- I will get to meet and fuck anyone who has that as a preference?
well if it goes ahead, I hope it works for some..I'll stick to enjoying my time on the site without having to use my colour to get me meets. |
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"it works well on other sites?..I never understand that as all other sites are essentially shite.
all we will get now is people complaining theres more time wasters and no-shows due to their narrowing of their filters.
I cant for the life of me think whats 'embarrassing' about being outside someones preference via the website or in person(people who meet in clubs etc)
Am I to basically automatically assume because I'm black(ish)- I will get to meet and fuck anyone who has that as a preference?
well if it goes ahead, I hope it works for some..I'll stick to enjoying my time on the site without having to use my colour to get me meets."
it is done !!!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you want a race filter than what next a fat filter?
People come in different shapes, sizes and colours.. I can't believe how many people get hung up on trivial issues.. Ffs! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If you want a race filter than what next a fat filter?
People come in different shapes, sizes and colours.. I can't believe how many people get hung up on trivial issues.. Ffs!"
Nearly Every official Form eg Job application has a part where u fill in about your ethnic background,so Why not fabswingers,
Its a useful tool to me and others,Its not a requirement for everyone to use |
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"If you want a race filter than what next a fat filter?
People come in different shapes, sizes and colours.. I can't believe how many people get hung up on trivial issues.. Ffs!"
That's ok. Don't fill it in or use prefer not to say.
But then don't start complaining if you don't show on the search results |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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"If you want a race filter than what next a fat filter?
People come in different shapes, sizes and colours.. I can't believe how many people get hung up on trivial issues.. Ffs!
That's ok. Don't fill it in or use prefer not to say.
But then don't start complaining if you don't show on the search results "
double edged sword.... don't also complain if people don't use it either...
I for one have no intention of using it, and if I then don't turn up on their specific searches... maybe its not a bad thing after all.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If you want a race filter than what next a fat filter?
People come in different shapes, sizes and colours.. I can't believe how many people get hung up on trivial issues.. Ffs!
That's ok. Don't fill it in or use prefer not to say.
But then don't start complaining if you don't show on the search results
double edged sword.... don't also complain if people don't use it either...
I for one have no intention of using it, and if I then don't turn up on their specific searches... maybe its not a bad thing after all...."
We'd prefer not to appear on any search feature.
However, other than "hiding" your profile which we dont want to do, there is no other way to do it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm not applying for a job... Anyway I want fab to put in a fat filter.. So many people on here are over weight! "
That was an example of how it is used in the real world,to highlight its usage.as people have mentioned alot of other sites have the ethnic option,its up to the individual if they want to be known as black or whether they want to search black,to help with there preferences |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"why the negative comments . some wanted it , some didn't . it's done ! if you like it and find it helpful use it . if you don't like the idea don't use . why the drama pmsl "
Because the lifestyle is full of drama, bs and hypocrisy.
It's not as open and free thoughtful as everyone makes out. |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
why does it look like the site went and changes peoples ethnicity without notifying them?
I thought it was suppose to be an opt-in and use it if you wanted to... as opposed to an opt out!
for the first time I have to say I am really disappointed by the sites actions.... |
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"If you want a race filter than what next a fat filter?
People come in different shapes, sizes and colours.. I can't believe how many people get hung up on trivial issues.. Ffs!
That's ok. Don't fill it in or use prefer not to say.
But then don't start complaining if you don't show on the search results
double edged sword.... don't also complain if people don't use it either...
I for one have no intention of using it, and if I then don't turn up on their specific searches... maybe its not a bad thing after all....
We'd prefer not to appear on any search feature.
However, other than "hiding" your profile which we dont want to do, there is no other way to do it."
Actually untick what you are looking for & you'll drop out most of the searches. Worked for me for years. |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Don't like it, don't use it, simples!!! I thank admin for listening to those that did want a change and in my opinion rolled it out well. "
trust me... not using it NOW, wont be using it in the future...
point being, the decision should have been mine to make! rather than me just going in on the off chance to see how it is laid out and seeing they had put it on anyway....
irony being, wasn't the whole thing about your right to "choice" in the first place? |
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By *j_markCouple
over a year ago
Forum Mod Totteridge/Whetstone |
"Don't like it, don't use it, simples!!! I thank admin for listening to those that did want a change and in my opinion rolled it out well.
trust me... not using it NOW, wont be using it in the future...
point being, the decision should have been mine to make! rather than me just going in on the off chance to see how it is laid out and seeing they had put it on anyway....
irony being, wasn't the whole thing about your right to "choice" in the first place? "
Where people have stated their ethnicity/race on their profiles we have used that. Your profile says "I'm black" so our software picked up on that. We've not selected any ethnicities/race where people haven't stated it themselves.
You can opt out anytime and choose "Prefer not to say" at anytime
(We've done this because it saves people having to enter the data themselves and means the features is fairly useful from day #1)
Hope this helps explain. We definitely appreciate the feedback
Admin x |
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By *onny Bones OP Man
over a year ago
a block away from heaven |
I don't think it is possible to Anton. The feature seems as though it has been kind of put in place yet not utilised to it's maximum. Bit weird. Almost like a 'there you go' kind of gesture! |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"I don't think it is possible to Anton. The feature seems as though it has been kind of put in place yet not utilised to it's maximum. Bit weird. Almost like a 'there you go' kind of gesture!"
so you got the feature added... and you are still complaining... wow!!!
didn't admin say that anyone who had "black" in their description had their profile automatically changed...
maybe not as many people felt as comfortable with it as you possibly thought..... maybe it backfired.....
its there now... people have the option of using it... or not! |
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"Don't like it, don't use it, simples!!! I thank admin for listening to those that did want a change and in my opinion rolled it out well.
trust me... not using it NOW, wont be using it in the future...
point being, the decision should have been mine to make! rather than me just going in on the off chance to see how it is laid out and seeing they had put it on anyway....
irony being, wasn't the whole thing about your right to "choice" in the first place?
Where people have stated their ethnicity/race on their profiles we have used that. Your profile says "I'm black" so our software picked up on that. We've not selected any ethnicities/race where people haven't stated it themselves.
You can opt out anytime and choose "Prefer not to say" at anytime
(We've done this because it saves people having to enter the data themselves and means the features is fairly useful from day #1)
Hope this helps explain. We definitely appreciate the feedback
Admin x"
but he shouldnt have had to opt out of something he didnt opt into, especially after using the site as it was for the amount of time he was, this just looks like a bad idea from the beginning. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'd like for there to be some sort of filter for preference. Thinking about from another point of view. I've had a few messages where they've wanted to meet me from my profile, I gone onto theirs and they've fitted what i've wanted but when pics are swapped I'm not what they're looking for. I'd rather a filter be on where they just don't see me at all if I'm not their type and it saves getting a message back saying oh you look too fat or your cute but not good enough. I forget it and move on but will always knock your confidence a bit for the next person. I'd rather just not have to deal with it. |
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By *wo4moreCouple
over a year ago
around walsall, wolves, cannock |
"I don't think it is possible to Anton. The feature seems as though it has been kind of put in place yet not utilised to it's maximum. Bit weird. Almost like a 'there you go' kind of gesture!
so you got the feature added... and you are still complaining... wow!!!
didn't admin say that anyone who had "black" in their description had their profile automatically changed...
maybe not as many people felt as comfortable with it as you possibly thought..... maybe it backfired.....
its there now... people have the option of using it... or not! "
The facility in theory is great, however the way it was released and the actual way it works is far from it.
The release was too much under the radar, in fact if you don't use the forum you may have missed it. There should have been something put in place, which automatically took you to the edit profile screen when you next logged on after it was set up. It should have explained that you had been brought there to do a mandatory profile update, and made you set your own ethnicity - giving you the option to leave it set to blank or prefer not to say if you wanted to "opt out".
The search itself is very poor, and not really fit for purpose if searching for couples. If you search for a single of a certain ethnicity, it finds anyone who has updated their profile (though as mentioned above that might not yield many results as a lot may be unaware). However if you search for couples, it brings up matches where either of the couple is of that ethnicity. You can't, for example, use the search to find couples with black females, without trawling through couples with black males or couples where both are black. It's just as poor as the sexuality filter. There you can only search couples who are both bi, not good if you are looking for single bi females, couples with bi females (with straight male), single bi males or couples with bi males (with straight female).
The thing that let's down both the sexuality search filter and the ethnicity search filter, is the basic profile set up. There is no male half and female half. Until admin sort this basic issue and gets everyone to re-edit their basic info the searches will never fully function. This is all basic stuff that make other sites ten steps ahead of this one in that regard. |
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By *wo4moreCouple
over a year ago
around walsall, wolves, cannock |
"But isnt this the reason why this site is better than other sites, and so many people use it? Because of the way it is, the features it has and the fact its different from other sites."
We are not saying this site is not as good as others, nor are we saying it's better.
What we have said is why do half a job when releasing a feature, wait until it's fully ready before releasing it.
The most important thing to do is get the basics right. Any other site you can use, gives you the ability to set a male half and a female half to a profile. This site has no separation. Unless the people whose profile it is indicate it as part of their names. If the profile has two people of the same height and build but one is bi, how do you know if it's the male or the female? It's a basic thing that affects all of the searches and until it's resolved, the searches on the whole remain mostly pointless. |
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Im only playing devils advocate here, but the way it is has worked perfectly fine up til now,and my comment regarding this site been better than others wasnt aimed at you, it was aimed at the gentleman that said other sites were streets ahead of this one because of features like this, my point is fabswingers has been as good as it is for as long as it has because its different to other sites. |
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