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A possible way to filter out timewasters...
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I wonder if the powers that be have/would consider as a possibility to do away with timewasters.. The introduction of a joining fee as I'm sure this will help do that. It'll also help raise funds to improve the site. Personally I think it's a bargain the fee's to support the site..
What do others feel? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I wonder if the powers that be have/would consider as a possibility to do away with timewasters.. The introduction of a joining fee as I'm sure this will help do that. It'll also help raise funds to improve the site. Personally I think it's a bargain the fee's to support the site..
What do others feel? "
I'm happy with the site as it is. I just block people who I think might waste my time. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Oh, for God's sake, not again.
No, it wouldn't. It's easy to use common sense, and it's free.
Use the tools that fab provide you to free out genuine people. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What would you say the definition of a timewaster is?  "
Well that's a good question. We've had our time wasted due to being cancelled for reasons that we would not dream of cancelling someone. However, those that we felt have messed us about, we have actually met at some point on the swing scene, so they are not dreamers or fantasists, which is what I think people mean when they'd talk about time-wasters. Fortunately the latter we haven't had any experience of on Fab, so I guess that means we're pretty good at recognising those who are genuine. So i don't feel the need to make any changes. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Ignore the usual negative comments from the forum regulars. If they can disagree and make a negative comment they will. I think it'd be a good thing. Most people are site supporters anyway.  |
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"I wonder if the powers that be have/would consider as a possibility to do away with timewasters.. The introduction of a joining fee as I'm sure this will help do that. It'll also help raise funds to improve the site. Personally I think it's a bargain the fee's to support the site..
What do others feel? "
these so called time wasters have money too op |
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"Ignore the usual negative comments from the forum regulars. If they can disagree and make a negative comment they will. I think it'd be a good thing. Most people are site supporters anyway. "
If most people are site supporters surely the timewasters are as well so actually applying a fee would have no impact 
I know people on paid sites and they still get timewasters on there. Timewasters have money to spend too it seems |
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I'm a member of a pay site. I don't pay because I've been a member for so long, I was there before the charge was.
However, there are still time wasters there, and it's a lot more than a fiver a month.
Join it for a month, see how different it is. Not much, a bit jazzier in design, but that can actually be too much. The forums are still relatively quiet, much quieter than here actually. The chat is still full of people directing when they shouldn't and pming you without permission.
There are many ways to stop time wasters, charging isn't one of them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We opted for the platinum site supporters package. ....so when people waste our time or just piss us off in general. ....we press a special button. ..and the perpetrators just spontaneously combust......apparently....  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"The poor chaps only been here a couple of weeks.  "
Apologies for my absence from my own discussion. .
I feel I must correct this patronising comment.
It's not my first time on this site. I previously had another profile. I sadly lost my password for. Slevin07. I had some meets with this profile. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We opted for the platinum site supporters package. ....so when people waste our time or just piss us off in general. ....we press a special button. ..and the perpetrators just spontaneously combust......apparently.... "
Shhhhh...platinum features are not to be talked about to non platinum club (PC) members. What happens in PC stays in PC! Good job I haven't reported you to Brighton Steve! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I didn't realise some people would take a clearly well meaning/intentioned statement as a derogatory attack on the principles of a already great site. So apologies for any offence/upset.. & you can't seriously say it's not a common cause of people's dismay timewasters. . |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Part of the attractions for this site for us is that it has the full interactivity that we require to facilitate our swinging life for free. All of the others promise free access but what you get without paying is utterly pointless. We like the transparency of that and are happy to pay as site supporters to enhance the experience. We see the site as a tool to help us get in contact with like minded others and that is where their responsibility ends. We're adults with skills and abilities to manage our own experience and expectations. We have had very little issue with time wasters. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We opted for the platinum site supporters package. ....so when people waste our time or just piss us off in general. ....we press a special button. ..and the perpetrators just spontaneously combust......apparently....
Shhhhh...platinum features are not to be talked about to non platinum club (PC) members. What happens in PC stays in PC! Good job I haven't reported you to Brighton Steve!"
......you mean the great unwashed dont know about the mff with Cheryl Cole the last Friday of the month? ....oh ffs....ive been so nieve. . |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The poor chaps only been here a couple of weeks.
Apologies for my absence from my own discussion. .
I feel I must correct this patronising comment.
It's not my first time on this site. I previously had another profile. I sadly lost my password for. Slevin07. I had some meets with this profile. "
I don't think the couple you have quoted here were being patronising OP...to the contrary I think they were scolding the chap above them who was quite rude indeed |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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if you think paid members are less likely to waste your time then you could block all non-supporters from messaging you.
i did a guide with tips on avoiding time wasters and got grief myself, that's just how the forums are. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"The poor chaps only been here a couple of weeks.
Apologies for my absence from my own discussion. .
I feel I must correct this patronising comment.
It's not my first time on this site. I previously had another profile. I sadly lost my password for. Slevin07. I had some meets with this profile.
I don't think the couple you have quoted here were being patronising OP...to the contrary I think they were scolding the chap above them who was quite rude indeed "
Ah right I guess I should apologise for my rash full response. Yes I realise now they were actually sticking up for me. I didn't realise it would instigate such a vehement response from fellow fabbers xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"if you think paid members are less likely to waste your time then you could block all non-supporters from messaging you.
i did a guide with tips on avoiding time wasters and got grief myself, that's just how the forums are."
I actually feel everyone should be treated on their own deeds oo misdeeds... not others discourtesy. I just find there's a lot of apprehension towards newbies for the issue of timewasters xx |
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By *JB1954Man
over a year ago
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I have wondered , using other sites admin block the IP address . Therefore said rule breakers etc . Cannot rejoin under another name or given say time out ban. This works as far as I know for people using mobiles to log onto as well. I know people could use proxy servers. But then this would cut down on repeat fakes etc. Anyone know if fab uses this at all ? |
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I consider the biggest Tim wasters those that don't bother to read if they're what you're looking fir before they contact you the biggest ones. My profile is really clear...but you contacted me...funny that! Too many ,in particular new people go on about 'tine wasters' .most of my time I wasted replying with exactly the sane replies,exactly what's on my profile.
How would a joining fee cut down on the people who waste time? Site supporters'fee isn't expensive, so neither would a joining fee.now if mean time wasters because someone chats and then decide not to meet that's tough,it's life.
Maybe you're contacting people who aren't looking for you ...you're not likely to get meets then x
"I wonder if the powers that be have/would consider as a possibility to do away with timewasters.. The introduction of a joining fee as I'm sure this will help do that. It'll also help raise funds to improve the site. Personally I think it's a bargain the fee's to support the site..
What do others feel? "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The poor chaps only been here a couple of weeks.
Apologies for my absence from my own discussion. .
I feel I must correct this patronising comment.
It's not my first time on this site. I previously had another profile. I sadly lost my password for. Slevin07. I had some meets with this profile.
I don't think the couple you have quoted here were being patronising OP...to the contrary I think they were scolding the chap above them who was quite rude indeed
Ah right I guess I should apologise for my rash full response. Yes I realise now they were actually sticking up for me. I didn't realise it would instigate such a vehement response from fellow fabbers xx"
There wasn't any vehemence and I doubt many looked at your profile.
It is a common topic here. Really, there is no obvious way to police the site. Just use common sense. It is the best way to avoid people who do not intend to meet. |
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"The poor chaps only been here a couple of weeks.
Apologies for my absence from my own discussion. .
I feel I must correct this patronising comment.
It's not my first time on this site. I previously had another profile. I sadly lost my password for. Slevin07. I had some meets with this profile. "
Hmm. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I wonder if the powers that be have/would consider as a possibility to do away with timewasters.. The introduction of a joining fee as I'm sure this will help do that. It'll also help raise funds to improve the site. Personally I think it's a bargain the fee's to support the site..
What do others feel? "
Blocking is often seen as negative but it's a good tool to filter profiles that are not just for you.
Subscription? Don't see that stopping someone who agrees to meet and gets cold feet without being honest.
May be verifications could be more honest. Some are just happy sheets. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I wonder if the powers that be have/would consider as a possibility to do away with timewasters.. The introduction of a joining fee as I'm sure this will help do that. It'll also help raise funds to improve the site. Personally I think it's a bargain the fee's to support the site..
What do others feel?
I'm happy with the site as it is. I just block people who I think might waste my time."
Blocking is reasonable. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I consider the biggest Tim wasters those that don't bother to read if they're what you're looking fir before they contact you the biggest ones. My profile is really clear...but you contacted me...funny that! Too many ,in particular new people go on about 'tine wasters' .most of my time I wasted replying with exactly the sane replies,exactly what's on my profile.
How would a joining fee cut down on the
people who waste time? Site supporters'fee isn't expensive, so neither would a joining fee.now if mean time wasters because someone chats and then decide not to meet that's tough,it's life.
Maybe you're contacting people who aren't looking for you ...you're not likely to get meets then x I wonder if the powers that be have/would consider as a possibility to do away with timewasters.. The introduction of a joining fee as I'm sure this will help do that. It'll also help raise funds to improve the site. Personally I think it's a bargain the fee's to support the site..
What do others feel? "
Interesting this my love. As I didn't contact you I winked at you. You then messaged me. I wasn't rude or disrespectful. Btw... you speak of people not reading your profile as the biggest time wasters. I think you'll find if you followed your own principles I've already retracted what I said including apologising so before you get your knickers in a twist practice what you preach xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"The poor chaps only been here a couple of weeks.
Apologies for my absence from my own discussion. .
I feel I must correct this patronising comment.
It's not my first time on this site. I previously had another profile. I sadly lost my password for. Slevin07. I had some meets with this profile.
I don't think the couple you have quoted here were being patronising OP...to the contrary I think they were scolding the chap above them who was quite rude indeed
Ah right I guess I should apologise for my rash full response. Yes I realise now they were actually sticking up for me. I didn't realise it would instigate such a vehement response from fellow fabbers xx
There wasn't any vehemence and I doubt many looked at your profile.
It is a common topic here. Really, there is no obvious way to police the site. Just use common sense. It is the best way to avoid people who do not intend to meet."
I apologise Xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The poor chaps only been here a couple of weeks.
Apologies for my absence from my own discussion. .
I feel I must correct this patronising comment.
It's not my first time on this site. I previously had another profile. I sadly lost my password for. Slevin07. I had some meets with this profile.
I don't think the couple you have quoted here were being patronising OP...to the contrary I think they were scolding the chap above them who was quite rude indeed
Ah right I guess I should apologise for my rash full response. Yes I realise now they were actually sticking up for me. I didn't realise it would instigate such a vehement response from fellow fabbers xx
There wasn't any vehemence and I doubt many looked at your profile.
It is a common topic here. Really, there is no obvious way to police the site. Just use common sense. It is the best way to avoid people who do not intend to meet.
I apologise Xx "
No need. But you are not showing old-fashioned values on here. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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This site gives you all the tools you need to out timewasters but I guess that depends on your definition of a time waster. To me, your time is only truly wasted if a meet is arranged, date, time venue etc and is then a no show or lame last minute excuse when you've taken the time to get ready and travel there. Your gut instinct, as some others have said, is the best tool you have and really, the only person that can really waste your time on here is yourself. |
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By *lighty1Woman
over a year ago
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"I also think you should have to have a profile photo, how many man are pretending to be couples and females, no photo, no messaging ?"
That wouldn't help. Anyone can steal a photo from elsewhere on the web, and pretend it's them. I'm not very technologically savvy but even I know how to steal a photo (not that I would, of course). |
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"I also think you should have to have a profile photo, how many man are pretending to be couples and females, no photo, no messaging ?"
You really think we should all be forced to show our faces on a swinging site?
And what about pics form the internet. Fakes will just steal them. |
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"This site gives you all the tools you need to out timewasters but I guess that depends on your definition of a time waster. To me, your time is only truly wasted if a meet is arranged, date, time venue etc and is then a no show or lame last minute excuse when you've taken the time to get ready and travel there. Your gut instinct, as some others have said, is the best tool you have and really, the only person that can really waste your time on here is yourself."
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I wonder if the powers that be have/would consider as a possibility to do away with timewasters.. The introduction of a joining fee as I'm sure this will help do that. It'll also help raise funds to improve the site. Personally I think it's a bargain the fee's to support the site..
What do others feel? "
What happened to you that made you feel your time was being wasted? |
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