FabSwingers.com > Forums > The Lounge > Hidden profile
Hidden profile
Jump to: Newest in thread
 |
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
Afternoon fabbers and fabbettes...
Just a question not a comment
Should your profile be visible whilst on the forums?
If you post in the forums then you should be visible just to other posters?
Again just a question and not a comment x |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Nope not at all
Some people may have found the one stoped swingeing but here for the forums so to cut down on messages hide profile
Or they could be take a brake from normal fab but want to talk to friends and such on the forums |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Afternoon fabbers and fabbettes...
Just a question not a comment
Should your profile be visible whilst on the forums?
If you post in the forums then you should be visible just to other posters?
Again just a question and not a comment x"
Why do you think that?
What does impact does having a hidden profile have on their forum posts other than people can't be nosey or attempt to use the information on their profile in response to their comments?
I think it doesn't make a jot of difference unless they ask for profile advice. Then it's kind of key to have your profile visible  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"No. I rarely look at the profiles of forum posters unless they ask for comments on them"
See I'm opposite...if someone says something that knocks my socks off in a good way I want to see who that person is |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"No. Just because someone is posting on the forum it doesn’t invite people to look at them or message them.
I don’t see the link personally "
But you can message them anyway even with hidden profile.....I think? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"Afternoon fabbers and fabbettes...
Just a question not a comment
Should your profile be visible whilst on the forums?
If you post in the forums then you should be visible just to other posters?
Again just a question and not a comment x
Why do you think that?
What does impact does having a hidden profile have on their forum posts other than people can't be nosey or attempt to use the information on their profile in response to their comments?
I think it doesn't make a jot of difference unless they ask for profile advice. Then it's kind of key to have your profile visible "
Say someone posts a comment that tickles you,makes you laugh...are you then not curious to see whose behind that comment? X |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"No. Just because someone is posting on the forum it doesn’t invite people to look at them or message them.
I don’t see the link personally
But you can message them anyway even with hidden profile.....I think?"
Yes you can, and you can message respond privaltely...
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"No. I rarely look at the profiles of forum posters unless they ask for comments on them
See I'm opposite...if someone says something that knocks my socks off in a good way I want to see who that person is "
But they don't want you or anybody else to see them at that moment in time. Which is their prerogative. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in Co. Down |
No I don't think it should .People hide their profiles for lots of different reasons and I don't see why a hidden profile should not be allowed to post in the forum's.
You don't need to see a profile in order to respond to a comment they make people look at profiles for a nosey about the person. And you can always make a note on a hidden profile anyhow if it's a concern. But I really don't see why a hidden profile is that big a deal on here. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"No. I rarely look at the profiles of forum posters unless they ask for comments on them
See I'm opposite...if someone says something that knocks my socks off in a good way I want to see who that person is
But they don't want you or anybody else to see them at that moment in time. Which is their prerogative. "
I'm not saying it's bad or wrong, I'm say is it not human nature to look at someone if they say something that catches your eye? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"No. I rarely look at the profiles of forum posters unless they ask for comments on them
See I'm opposite...if someone says something that knocks my socks off in a good way I want to see who that person is
But they don't want you or anybody else to see them at that moment in time. Which is their prerogative.
I'm not saying it's bad or wrong, I'm say is it not human nature to look at someone if they say something that catches your eye?"
I see. Yes it ism |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I say no, it's up to each individual what they do with their profile.
What if you have someone blocked? Should they see your profile just because you have both posted on the same thread? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"But you profile would only be visible to other posting in that thread?
What the other 100 people
I dont get 100 people on my threads lol maybe 10 "
But we aren't just talking your threads are we |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"But you profile would only be visible to other posting in that thread?
What the other 100 people
I dont get 100 people on my threads lol maybe 10
But we aren't just talking your threads are we "
No,that was obviously a joke |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"But you profile would only be visible to other posting in that thread?
What the other 100 people
I dont get 100 people on my threads lol maybe 10
But we aren't just talking your threads are we
No,that was obviously a joke"
I got it   |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"No people can do with their profile what they wish same way you can choose not to interact with them if you don’t want to  "
That's not what I'm talking about, it was a question.... |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Afternoon fabbers and fabbettes...
Just a question not a comment
Should your profile be visible whilst on the forums?
If you post in the forums then you should be visible just to other posters?
Again just a question and not a comment x
Why do you think that?
What does impact does having a hidden profile have on their forum posts other than people can't be nosey or attempt to use the information on their profile in response to their comments?
I think it doesn't make a jot of difference unless they ask for profile advice. Then it's kind of key to have your profile visible
Say someone posts a comment that tickles you,makes you laugh...are you then not curious to see whose behind that comment? X"
Not generally, no.
I might check someone out if their avater intrigues me or if their location is nearby maybe. But I don't think everyone should be visible by default if they post on the forums. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
If a forumite wants to be hidden then it should in theory make zero difference to the depth and quality of their post much the same as being blocked by people in my humble opinion.
Tony |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"But you profile would only be visible to other posting in that thread?
What the other 100 people
I dont get 100 people on my threads lol maybe 10
But we aren't just talking your threads are we "
But have you never seen a post that resonates with just you and your curious to see whose behind the comment? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"No. I rarely look at the profiles of forum posters unless they ask for comments on them
See I'm opposite...if someone says something that knocks my socks off in a good way I want to see who that person is
But they don't want you or anybody else to see them at that moment in time. Which is their prerogative.
I'm not saying it's bad or wrong, I'm say is it not human nature to look at someone if they say something that catches your eye?"
Definately, and I do it, if the profile his hidden no biggy...i have messaged people to tell them i think they're funny and what not
But the forums feel different to me, they seem more authentic and real. Not saying profiles aren't, but profile pics and text can create an image, that image is molded by the looker and reader. Inferences,tones conatastions are subconsioulsy heard.
The forums I find are more organic and fluid |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
I sometimes look at profiles off the back of forum posts for exactly the reasons you suggest OP - however if they are hidden it's not a problem, I just accept that for whatever reason they've chosen to hide their profile and click the back button without a second thought.
I absolutely don't think they should have to be unbidden to be on the forums, their profile their choice how they use it - doesn't impact anyone if they're hidden, so not sure why you would want it otherwise? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"But you profile would only be visible to other posting in that thread?
What the other 100 people
I dont get 100 people on my threads lol maybe 10
But we aren't just talking your threads are we
No,that was obviously a joke"
I know, my lack of emojis has people wondering lol |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"What does their profile tell you? They could post a great comment then just have 'fill in later' and friends only pics. "
Exactly that....but what if they didn't have that? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"I sometimes look at profiles off the back of forum posts for exactly the reasons you suggest OP - however if they are hidden it's not a problem, I just accept that for whatever reason they've chosen to hide their profile and click the back button without a second thought.
I absolutely don't think they should have to be unbidden to be on the forums, their profile their choice how they use it - doesn't impact anyone if they're hidden, so not sure why you would want it otherwise?"
Not what I said. It was a question to create a conversation, not saying it has to be the law |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"But you profile would only be visible to other posting in that thread?
What the other 100 people
I dont get 100 people on my threads lol maybe 10
But we aren't just talking your threads are we
But have you never seen a post that resonates with just you and your curious to see whose behind the comment?"
Yes, and I'll also message to say say so both in the forum and out of if so moved to.
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
"I sometimes look at profiles off the back of forum posts for exactly the reasons you suggest OP - however if they are hidden it's not a problem, I just accept that for whatever reason they've chosen to hide their profile and click the back button without a second thought.
I absolutely don't think they should have to be unbidden to be on the forums, their profile their choice how they use it - doesn't impact anyone if they're hidden, so not sure why you would want it otherwise?
Not what I said. It was a question to create a conversation, not saying it has to be the law"
I didn't say you did - my question still stands though, why would you want people not to be hidden - other than to have a nose at their profile? Or is that the only reason? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"I sometimes look at profiles off the back of forum posts for exactly the reasons you suggest OP - however if they are hidden it's not a problem, I just accept that for whatever reason they've chosen to hide their profile and click the back button without a second thought.
I absolutely don't think they should have to be unbidden to be on the forums, their profile their choice how they use it - doesn't impact anyone if they're hidden, so not sure why you would want it otherwise?
Not what I said. It was a question to create a conversation, not saying it has to be the law
I didn't say you did - my question still stands though, why would you want people not to be hidden - other than to have a nose at their profile? Or is that the only reason? "
To have a nose is exactly the point lol |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"
... But the forums feel different to me, they seem more authentic and real ... Inferences,tones conatastions are subconsioulsy heard.
The forums I find are more organic and fluid "
Can probably get a 'better' feel for a person from their forum posts than from a profile.
I'll sometimes look at profiles (any gender/sex) of forum posters but if hidden so be it - I'd still message them if I had something to say that I didn't want to be said on the forum even if hidden. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I sometimes look at profiles off the back of forum posts for exactly the reasons you suggest OP - however if they are hidden it's not a problem, I just accept that for whatever reason they've chosen to hide their profile and click the back button without a second thought.
I absolutely don't think they should have to be unbidden to be on the forums, their profile their choice how they use it - doesn't impact anyone if they're hidden, so not sure why you would want it otherwise?
Not what I said. It was a question to create a conversation, not saying it has to be the law"
I got that, it's a curious wondering, I have lots of them, I think there also known as conversations, dialogues,chewing the fat/cud |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"What does their profile tell you? They could post a great comment then just have 'fill in later' and friends only pics.
Exactly that....but what if they didn't have that?"
You answer my question first lol what does what they are looking for in terms of meets etc which is essentially what the profile element is for, give you that is extra to their forum posts? How does it factor in to your experience of them on the forums? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
I'll give an example for me
I'm a big fan of a certain person on the forums, she makes me howl with laughter so I'm glad I clicked her profile because I found her funny videos..and that gave me an insight to her sense of humor and how she posts on the forums...if it was a hidden profile her post may have come across differently....again not saying people cant hide profile on forums...its a question to start a thread x |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I'll give an example for me
I'm a big fan of a certain person on the forums, she makes me howl with laughter so I'm glad I clicked her profile because I found her funny videos..and that gave me an insight to her sense of humor and how she posts on the forums...if it was a hidden profile her post may have come across differently....again not saying people cant hide profile on forums...its a question to start a thread x"
But your question/statement was....
'If you post in the forums then you should be visible just to other posters?'
I get it was possibly a bit of a devil's advocate question buy people are responding to that and saying no.
It kind of reads that you think, or suggest, that in order to post on the forums you should have your profile visible and people don't want that.
Surely her humour in her posts gives you an insight in to how she posts on the forums? Or anyone for that matter. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I think it’s completely down to the person, I can completely understand why some have it set as private, my hat goes off to the couples and single ladies I can only imagine the amount of junkmail they receive every single minute of the day it must get boring !! So maybe sometimes it’s just to take a break from receiving such junk, especially if they like being part of the threads. I must say the forums are my favourite part of fab |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I'll give an example for me
I'm a big fan of a certain person on the forums, she makes me howl with laughter so I'm glad I clicked her profile because I found her funny videos..and that gave me an insight to her sense of humor and how she posts on the forums...if it was a hidden profile her post may have come across differently....again not saying people cant hide profile on forums...its a question to start a thread x
But your question/statement was....
'If you post in the forums then you should be visible just to other posters?'
I get it was possibly a bit of a devil's advocate question buy people are responding to that and saying no.
It kind of reads that you think, or suggest, that in order to post on the forums you should have your profile visible and people don't want that.
Surely her humour in her posts gives you an insight in to how she posts on the forums? Or anyone for that matter. "
Here here |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I'll give an example for me
I'm a big fan of a certain person on the forums, she makes me howl with laughter so I'm glad I clicked her profile because I found her funny videos..and that gave me an insight to her sense of humor and how she posts on the forums...if it was a hidden profile her post may have come across differently....again not saying people cant hide profile on forums...its a question to start a thread x"
I have posters who I like, male and female, and I've told them in one way or the other...but your comment on interpretation...my previous bad typoed comment on peoples perceptions,readings of words, adding their own... I rest my case |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Why do you need to scrutinise my profile because I've commented on the forums?.
Because people are nosy
If my profile is unbidden they can nose all they want.
If I want to hide it, tough titty "
I just had to have a wee peek a your profile,
WOW is all I can say  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I'll give an example for me
I'm a big fan of a certain person on the forums, she makes me howl with laughter so I'm glad I clicked her profile because I found her funny videos..and that gave me an insight to her sense of humor and how she posts on the forums...if it was a hidden profile her post may have come across differently....again not saying people cant hide profile on forums...its a question to start a thread x
But your question/statement was....
'If you post in the forums then you should be visible just to other posters?'
I get it was possibly a bit of a devil's advocate question buy people are responding to that and saying no.
It kind of reads that you think, or suggest, that in order to post on the forums you should have your profile visible and people don't want that.
Surely her humour in her posts gives you an insight in to how she posts on the forums? Or anyone for that matter. "
To be fair he did preface with 'Should your profile be visible whilst on the forums?'
Maybe a ...? Or thoughts/discuss could have taken it from a perceived statement to question.
Just wondering |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I think it’s completely down to the person, I can completely understand why some have it set as private, my hat goes off to the couples and single ladies I can only imagine the amount of junkmail they receive every single minute of the day it must get boring !! So maybe sometimes it’s just to take a break from receiving such junk, especially if they like being part of the threads. I must say the forums are my favourite part of fab "
Exactly. For me it's about time managment. Reducing my frustration ie I looked at your pics and messaged you either not reading my profile or worse ignoring it.
I saw a post here not long ago where someone did a time analysis of replying deleting looking at profiles leading on from message.
That post was bang on too! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I'll give an example for me
I'm a big fan of a certain person on the forums, she makes me howl with laughter so I'm glad I clicked her profile because I found her funny videos..and that gave me an insight to her sense of humor and how she posts on the forums...if it was a hidden profile her post may have come across differently....again not saying people cant hide profile on forums...its a question to start a thread x
But your question/statement was....
'If you post in the forums then you should be visible just to other posters?'
I get it was possibly a bit of a devil's advocate question buy people are responding to that and saying no.
It kind of reads that you think, or suggest, that in order to post on the forums you should have your profile visible and people don't want that.
Surely her humour in her posts gives you an insight in to how she posts on the forums? Or anyone for that matter. "
But I do agree, see my previous about authenticity organic and fluid |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"Why do you need to scrutinise my profile because I've commented on the forums?.
Because people are nosy
If my profile is unbidden they can nose all they want.
If I want to hide it, tough titty
I just had to have a wee peek a your profile,
WOW is all I can say "
Which is why I have to hide it from the masses  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Why do you need to scrutinise my profile because I've commented on the forums?.
Because people are nosy
If my profile is unbidden they can nose all they want.
If I want to hide it, tough titty
I just had to have a wee peek a your profile,
WOW is all I can say
Which is why I have to hide it from the masses "
I totally understand now why |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
» Add a new message to this topic
