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"We always see this in profiles or messages. What is a professional guy/woman/couple? Are they better than everyone else at their job or some kind of spy? This is doing my head in. " Tell me about it ... At my job.. I have to ask for their occupation... And some people would just say ... "Ummmm put down professional" ![]() ![]() | |||
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"Not better no....just an indication of their background " Is it? | |||
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"Hate seeing "professional" on a profile or message, just makes ne think they are a twat lol" Likewise..lol Makes me think..oh so your better than everyone else twat | |||
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"It's really best not to judge but I think it's fair enough lol Surely nothing to get hung up about or nasty in any way ![]() You have professional in your profile don't you ![]() | |||
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"It's really best not to judge but I think it's fair enough lol Surely nothing to get hung up about or nasty in any way ![]() Who's getting nasty and why shouldn't people judge? The whole point of having a profile is so somebody can judge whether you are likely to be someone they want to meet. Every single person that meets someone from here has made a judgement. | |||
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"It seems to be the non professionals that get most annoyed about it ![]() Agreed It seems an odd thing to get worked up about ![]() | |||
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"It seems to be the non professionals that get most annoyed about it ![]() ![]() You keep making statements like this and I will ask you again and see if I can get an answer. Who is worked up about it? | |||
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"It's really best not to judge but I think it's fair enough lol Surely nothing to get hung up about or nasty in any way ![]() Read your posts back to yourself ![]() | |||
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"It's really best not to judge but I think it's fair enough lol Surely nothing to get hung up about or nasty in any way ![]() ![]() I have all I have done is ask you questions. I haven't got worked up about anything. Are you going to answer? | |||
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"I think its just a "professional" or polite way to say they have jobs with houses and such and that they are not losers without jobs, teeth and stuff... if you know what I mean. ![]() Can I be a professional loser? | |||
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"It seems to be the non professionals that get most annoyed about it ![]() ![]() Hardly worked up.. ![]() | |||
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"It's a word. No different to people putting 'genuine' on their profiles. Which equally means fuck all to anyone except the person using the word. No point overthinking it. A" Exactly nothing to get yourself all worked up about . Chill lol | |||
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"I think its just a "professional" or polite way to say they have jobs with houses and such and that they are not losers without jobs, teeth and stuff... if you know what I mean. ![]() Most definitely! | |||
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"A word that turns seemingly rational people into raging buster bloodvessels " That’s just Bad Manners ![]() | |||
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"A word that turns seemingly rational people into raging buster bloodvessels That’s just Bad Manners ![]() ![]() | |||
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"I think its just a "professional" or polite way to say they have jobs with houses and such and that they are not losers without jobs, teeth and stuff... if you know what I mean. ![]() Awesome ![]() | |||
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"I think its just a "professional" or polite way to say they have jobs with houses and such and that they are not losers without jobs, teeth and stuff... if you know what I mean. ![]() ![]() I'm the professional winner .. (wait for it) | |||
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"I have professional on my profile and proud of it. It just means I work in a recognised profession. A type of job for which specific training skills required, which I've had to study for. I'm no better or worse than anybody else, just different as we all are. If people don't like it, tough. I ain't changing for anybody. Happy fabbing. " I'm interested now | |||
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"I have professional on my profile and proud of it. It just means I work in a recognised profession. A type of job for which specific training skills required, which I've had to study for. I'm no better or worse than anybody else, just different as we all are. If people don't like it, tough. I ain't changing for anybody. Happy fabbing. I'm interested now " Well at least that's better then being called a twat for having that one word on my profile. Not quite sure why people have to be so rude, but hey ho, that's life. | |||
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"I have professional on my profile and proud of it. It just means I work in a recognised profession. A type of job for which specific training skills required, which I've had to study for. I'm no better or worse than anybody else, just different as we all are. If people don't like it, tough. I ain't changing for anybody. Happy fabbing. I'm interested now Well at least that's better then being called a twat for having that one word on my profile. Not quite sure why people have to be so rude, but hey ho, that's life." Sorry what ?? Was that aimed at me ? | |||
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"I have professional on my profile and proud of it. It just means I work in a recognised profession. A type of job for which specific training skills required, which I've had to study for. I'm no better or worse than anybody else, just different as we all are. If people don't like it, tough. I ain't changing for anybody. Happy fabbing. I'm interested now Well at least that's better then being called a twat for having that one word on my profile. Not quite sure why people have to be so rude, but hey ho, that's life. Sorry what ?? Was that aimed at me ? " I was replying to your comment that you made to my comment. Talking in general terms about some of the comments on here. Sorry for an confusion. | |||
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"I have professional on my profile and proud of it. It just means I work in a recognised profession. A type of job for which specific training skills required, which I've had to study for. I'm no better or worse than anybody else, just different as we all are. If people don't like it, tough. I ain't changing for anybody. Happy fabbing. I'm interested now Well at least that's better then being called a twat for having that one word on my profile. Not quite sure why people have to be so rude, but hey ho, that's life. Sorry what ?? Was that aimed at me ? I was replying to your comment that you made to my comment. Talking in general terms about some of the comments on here. Sorry for an confusion." Meant im interested in your profession.. wasn't being rude ? Anyway it's your privacy have a lovely day | |||
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"I have professional on my profile and proud of it. It just means I work in a recognised profession. A type of job for which specific training skills required, which I've had to study for. I'm no better or worse than anybody else, just different as we all are. If people don't like it, tough. I ain't changing for anybody. Happy fabbing. I'm interested now Well at least that's better then being called a twat for having that one word on my profile. Not quite sure why people have to be so rude, but hey ho, that's life." Because its a forum and people are allowed to express their opinions | |||
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"I have professional on my profile and proud of it. It just means I work in a recognised profession. A type of job for which specific training skills required, which I've had to study for. I'm no better or worse than anybody else, just different as we all are. If people don't like it, tough. I ain't changing for anybody. Happy fabbing. I'm interested now Well at least that's better then being called a twat for having that one word on my profile. Not quite sure why people have to be so rude, but hey ho, that's life. Because its a forum and people are allowed to express their opinions" ![]() | |||
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"I used to be a professional dolphin trainer .. " I think that is very cruel | |||
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"Hate seeing "professional" on a profile or message, just makes ne think they are a twat lol Likewise..lol Makes me think..oh so your better than everyone else twat" They put it on their profiles to confuse the uneducated people who get upset about it. Don't be sad because they are better than you and don't want to meet you. Perhaps try messaging other people who you don't think are "twats". | |||
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"People can and do have whatever content they like on their profiles. It's just a a word why we can't do a Dionne and just walk on by is beyond me, why we need affirmation that others feel the same about it I have no clue, other than to stir the pot and make people feel like shit, as as happened above. If I see professional on a profile I always think of it being indicative of how much time they have to spare tbf because of the busy job they have" Oi! Stop being sensible. ![]() | |||
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"People can and do have whatever content they like on their profiles. It's just a a word why we can't do a Dionne and just walk on by is beyond me, why we need affirmation that others feel the same about it I have no clue, other than to stir the pot and make people feel like shit, as as happened above. If I see professional on a profile I always think of it being indicative of how much time they have to spare tbf because of the busy job they have" I don't think someone saying what they do and don't like to see on a profile is stirring the pot or trying to make anyone feel shit. Also who is asking for affirmation? | |||
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"People can and do have whatever content they like on their profiles. It's just a a word why we can't do a Dionne and just walk on by is beyond me, why we need affirmation that others feel the same about it I have no clue, other than to stir the pot and make people feel like shit, as as happened above. If I see professional on a profile I always think of it being indicative of how much time they have to spare tbf because of the busy job they have Oi! Stop being sensible. ![]() Professional fun sponge; that's me ![]() | |||
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"I’m with you on this one !!, if someone put Professional in there profile normally means / trying to say that they have a busy life outside of the lifestyle rather than a status thing … " This ![]() | |||
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"Hate seeing "professional" on a profile or message, just makes ne think they are a twat lol Likewise..lol Makes me think..oh so your better than everyone else twat They put it on their profiles to confuse the uneducated people who get upset about it. Don't be sad because they are better than you and don't want to meet you. Perhaps try messaging other people who you don't think are "twats". " Yeah thats what us uneducated people do anyway | |||
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"I’m with you on this one !!, if someone put Professional in there profile normally means / trying to say that they have a busy life outside of the lifestyle rather than a status thing … This ![]() Lots of people that are not considered professionals have busy lives outside a fab so why not just say that. | |||
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"People can and do have whatever content they like on their profiles. It's just a a word why we can't do a Dionne and just walk on by is beyond me, why we need affirmation that others feel the same about it I have no clue, other than to stir the pot and make people feel like shit, as as happened above. If I see professional on a profile I always think of it being indicative of how much time they have to spare tbf because of the busy job they have I don't think someone saying what they do and don't like to see on a profile is stirring the pot or trying to make anyone feel shit. Also who is asking for affirmation? " You always choose my posts to pick at and I'm not biting, not today. Have a great day Lorna | |||
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"People can and do have whatever content they like on their profiles. It's just a a word why we can't do a Dionne and just walk on by is beyond me, why we need affirmation that others feel the same about it I have no clue, other than to stir the pot and make people feel like shit, as as happened above. If I see professional on a profile I always think of it being indicative of how much time they have to spare tbf because of the busy job they have I don't think someone saying what they do and don't like to see on a profile is stirring the pot or trying to make anyone feel shit. Also who is asking for affirmation? You always choose my posts to pick at and I'm not biting, not today. Have a great day Lorna" Excuse me but I do not pick on you and that is absolutely disgusting that you would say that. I have replied to several people on this post so please do not try and pretend this is something personal when it is not. Thank you! You could have chosen not to answer the question rather than be personal. | |||
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"People can and do have whatever content they like on their profiles. It's just a a word why we can't do a Dionne and just walk on by is beyond me, why we need affirmation that others feel the same about it I have no clue, other than to stir the pot and make people feel like shit, as as happened above. If I see professional on a profile I always think of it being indicative of how much time they have to spare tbf because of the busy job they have I don't think someone saying what they do and don't like to see on a profile is stirring the pot or trying to make anyone feel shit. Also who is asking for affirmation? You always choose my posts to pick at and I'm not biting, not today. Have a great day Lorna Excuse me but I do not pick on you and that is absolutely disgusting that you would say that. I have replied to several people on this post so please do not try and pretend this is something personal when it is not. Thank you! You could have chosen not to answer the question rather than be personal. " ![]() | |||
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"I’m with you on this one !!, if someone put Professional in there profile normally means / trying to say that they have a busy life outside of the lifestyle rather than a status thing … This ![]() Well, in my case because it's my profile and I can choose what words to use. It reflects me. If people don't like it they can pass me over, block. | |||
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"I’m with you on this one !!, if someone put Professional in there profile normally means / trying to say that they have a busy life outside of the lifestyle rather than a status thing … This ![]() Of course you can write it and people can start forum threads saying they don't like it. | |||
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"I used to be a professional dolphin trainer .. I think that is very cruel" So did I that's why I released them all and got sacked | |||
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"I used to be a professional dolphin trainer .. I think that is very cruel So did I that's why I released them all and got sacked " Surely there is a blockbuster film in there somewhere. ![]() | |||
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"I’m with you on this one !!, if someone put Professional in there profile normally means / trying to say that they have a busy life outside of the lifestyle rather than a status thing … This ![]() Never said they couldn't! | |||
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"I used to be a professional dolphin trainer .. I think that is very cruel So did I that's why I released them all and got sacked Surely there is a blockbuster film in there somewhere. ![]() He freed his willie ![]() | |||
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"I used to be a professional dolphin trainer .. I think that is very cruel So did I that's why I released them all and got sacked Surely there is a blockbuster film in there somewhere. ![]() I know need to get on the phone to speilsberg | |||
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" He freed his willie ![]() Not accidentally, on porpoise | |||
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" He freed his willie ![]() ![]() | |||
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" He freed his willie ![]() Purpoise? What's the joke ? | |||
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" He freed his willie ![]() Google a porpoise ![]() | |||
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"Hate seeing "professional" on a profile or message, just makes ne think they are a twat lol" exactly our thoughts. | |||
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" He freed his willie ![]() ![]() Genius | |||
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"This winds me up and makes him actually ignore it. It indicates that they are some what better which is arrogant " It only indicates that in your head. It's more about your feelings of inadequacy. | |||
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"This winds me up and makes him actually ignore it. It indicates that they are some what better which is arrogant It only indicates that in your head. It's more about your feelings of inadequacy." Is it? I don't think somebody not liking something on a profile or thinking it makes someone come across as arrogant somehow indicates they feel inadequate. | |||
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"This winds me up and makes him actually ignore it. It indicates that they are some what better which is arrogant It only indicates that in your head. It's more about your feelings of inadequacy." Also just because somebody puts they are a professional on their profile doesn't mean they actually are and it is a very overused word and often not used in the right context. | |||
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"This winds me up and makes him actually ignore it. It indicates that they are some what better which is arrogant It only indicates that in your head. It's more about your feelings of inadequacy. Is it? I don't think somebody not liking something on a profile or thinking it makes someone come across as arrogant somehow indicates they feel inadequate. " Thanks Lorna....... you are so right. I couldn't possibly know that someone who can't possibly know whether someone is arrogant or thinks they are better than anyone else feels inadequate , could I ? | |||
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"This winds me up and makes him actually ignore it. It indicates that they are some what better which is arrogant It only indicates that in your head. It's more about your feelings of inadequacy. Is it? I don't think somebody not liking something on a profile or thinking it makes someone come across as arrogant somehow indicates they feel inadequate. Thanks Lorna....... you are so right. I couldn't possibly know that someone who can't possibly know whether someone is arrogant or thinks they are better than anyone else feels inadequate , could I ? " But that's the point they didn't say they were arrogant did they. It was said to them it indicated that they were and if that's how they choose to filter profiles I really don't see the problem. | |||
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"Professional / Pro. Isn't that a person who gets paid for their time? Yay, that means everyone that works and gets paid are professionals. Yippeeeee we're all special. " No. | |||
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"Professional / Pro. Isn't that a person who gets paid for their time? Yay, that means everyone that works and gets paid are professionals. Yippeeeee we're all special. No. " Well that pissed on my bonfire. ![]() | |||
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"This winds me up and makes him actually ignore it. It indicates that they are some what better which is arrogant It only indicates that in your head. It's more about your feelings of inadequacy. Is it? I don't think somebody not liking something on a profile or thinking it makes someone come across as arrogant somehow indicates they feel inadequate. Thanks Lorna....... you are so right. I couldn't possibly know that someone who can't possibly know whether someone is arrogant or thinks they are better than anyone else feels inadequate , could I ? But that's the point they didn't say they were arrogant did they. It was said to them it indicated that they were and if that's how they choose to filter profiles I really don't see the problem. " Yes Lorna. People have quite clearly said that anyone who puts the word professional on their profile is this , that and the other. I do see the problem. This thread has been put up to bash people who describe themselves as professional. They've been called twats and arrogant , up themselves, 'they think they are better than anyone else' ..... etc Why are that section of society okay to abuse openly ?? It's just a highly unpleasant witch hunt of a thread. A little bitching corner. We may all hold opinions but it doesn't mean that we shouldn't exercise some control over the poison we spread. It's unnecessary. | |||
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"Citation in a profile of the term professional, without further verifiable evidence, is really a futile attempt by the user to convey elevated status, to distinguish them from the 'great unwashed'. " I totally disagree. It's nothing like that. | |||
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"This winds me up and makes him actually ignore it. It indicates that they are some what better which is arrogant It only indicates that in your head. It's more about your feelings of inadequacy. Is it? I don't think somebody not liking something on a profile or thinking it makes someone come across as arrogant somehow indicates they feel inadequate. Thanks Lorna....... you are so right. I couldn't possibly know that someone who can't possibly know whether someone is arrogant or thinks they are better than anyone else feels inadequate , could I ? But that's the point they didn't say they were arrogant did they. It was said to them it indicated that they were and if that's how they choose to filter profiles I really don't see the problem. Yes Lorna. People have quite clearly said that anyone who puts the word professional on their profile is this , that and the other. I do see the problem. This thread has been put up to bash people who describe themselves as professional. They've been called twats and arrogant , up themselves, 'they think they are better than anyone else' ..... etc Why are that section of society okay to abuse openly ?? It's just a highly unpleasant witch hunt of a thread. A little bitching corner. We may all hold opinions but it doesn't mean that we shouldn't exercise some control over the poison we spread. It's unnecessary. " ![]() | |||
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"This winds me up and makes him actually ignore it. It indicates that they are some what better which is arrogant It only indicates that in your head. It's more about your feelings of inadequacy. Is it? I don't think somebody not liking something on a profile or thinking it makes someone come across as arrogant somehow indicates they feel inadequate. Thanks Lorna....... you are so right. I couldn't possibly know that someone who can't possibly know whether someone is arrogant or thinks they are better than anyone else feels inadequate , could I ? But that's the point they didn't say they were arrogant did they. It was said to them it indicated that they were and if that's how they choose to filter profiles I really don't see the problem. Yes Lorna. People have quite clearly said that anyone who puts the word professional on their profile is this , that and the other. I do see the problem. This thread has been put up to bash people who describe themselves as professional. They've been called twats and arrogant , up themselves, 'they think they are better than anyone else' ..... etc Why are that section of society okay to abuse openly ?? It's just a highly unpleasant witch hunt of a thread. A little bitching corner. We may all hold opinions but it doesn't mean that we shouldn't exercise some control over the poison we spread. It's unnecessary. " Well said Granny, couldn't agree more. | |||
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"This winds me up and makes him actually ignore it. It indicates that they are some what better which is arrogant It only indicates that in your head. It's more about your feelings of inadequacy. Is it? I don't think somebody not liking something on a profile or thinking it makes someone come across as arrogant somehow indicates they feel inadequate. Thanks Lorna....... you are so right. I couldn't possibly know that someone who can't possibly know whether someone is arrogant or thinks they are better than anyone else feels inadequate , could I ? But that's the point they didn't say they were arrogant did they. It was said to them it indicated that they were and if that's how they choose to filter profiles I really don't see the problem. Yes Lorna. People have quite clearly said that anyone who puts the word professional on their profile is this , that and the other. I do see the problem. This thread has been put up to bash people who describe themselves as professional. They've been called twats and arrogant , up themselves, 'they think they are better than anyone else' ..... etc Why are that section of society okay to abuse openly ?? It's just a highly unpleasant witch hunt of a thread. A little bitching corner. We may all hold opinions but it doesn't mean that we shouldn't exercise some control over the poison we spread. It's unnecessary. " Agreed its really odd and unnecessary! Cannot understand how anyone can get so worked up by the harmless word ![]() | |||
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"I think its just a "professional" or polite way to say they have jobs with houses and such and that they are not losers without jobs, teeth and stuff... if you know what I mean. ![]() You can be whatever you set your mind to be! | |||
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"This winds me up and makes him actually ignore it. It indicates that they are some what better which is arrogant It only indicates that in your head. It's more about your feelings of inadequacy. Is it? I don't think somebody not liking something on a profile or thinking it makes someone come across as arrogant somehow indicates they feel inadequate. Thanks Lorna....... you are so right. I couldn't possibly know that someone who can't possibly know whether someone is arrogant or thinks they are better than anyone else feels inadequate , could I ? But that's the point they didn't say they were arrogant did they. It was said to them it indicated that they were and if that's how they choose to filter profiles I really don't see the problem. Yes Lorna. People have quite clearly said that anyone who puts the word professional on their profile is this , that and the other. I do see the problem. This thread has been put up to bash people who describe themselves as professional. They've been called twats and arrogant , up themselves, 'they think they are better than anyone else' ..... etc Why are that section of society okay to abuse openly ?? It's just a highly unpleasant witch hunt of a thread. A little bitching corner. We may all hold opinions but it doesn't mean that we shouldn't exercise some control over the poison we spread. It's unnecessary. Well said Granny, couldn't agree more." Granny ? Lol | |||
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"This winds me up and makes him actually ignore it. It indicates that they are some what better which is arrogant It only indicates that in your head. It's more about your feelings of inadequacy. Is it? I don't think somebody not liking something on a profile or thinking it makes someone come across as arrogant somehow indicates they feel inadequate. Thanks Lorna....... you are so right. I couldn't possibly know that someone who can't possibly know whether someone is arrogant or thinks they are better than anyone else feels inadequate , could I ? But that's the point they didn't say they were arrogant did they. It was said to them it indicated that they were and if that's how they choose to filter profiles I really don't see the problem. Yes Lorna. People have quite clearly said that anyone who puts the word professional on their profile is this , that and the other. I do see the problem. This thread has been put up to bash people who describe themselves as professional. They've been called twats and arrogant , up themselves, 'they think they are better than anyone else' ..... etc Why are that section of society okay to abuse openly ?? It's just a highly unpleasant witch hunt of a thread. A little bitching corner. We may all hold opinions but it doesn't mean that we shouldn't exercise some control over the poison we spread. It's unnecessary. Well said Granny, couldn't agree more. Granny ? Lol " ? | |||
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"This winds me up and makes him actually ignore it. It indicates that they are some what better which is arrogant It only indicates that in your head. It's more about your feelings of inadequacy. Also just because somebody puts they are a professional on their profile doesn't mean they actually are and it is a very overused word and often not used in the right context. " In you opinion only though. Who's to say your opinion is the one tgats the right "context" lol | |||
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"This winds me up and makes him actually ignore it. It indicates that they are some what better which is arrogant It only indicates that in your head. It's more about your feelings of inadequacy. Is it? I don't think somebody not liking something on a profile or thinking it makes someone come across as arrogant somehow indicates they feel inadequate. Thanks Lorna....... you are so right. I couldn't possibly know that someone who can't possibly know whether someone is arrogant or thinks they are better than anyone else feels inadequate , could I ? But that's the point they didn't say they were arrogant did they. It was said to them it indicated that they were and if that's how they choose to filter profiles I really don't see the problem. Yes Lorna. People have quite clearly said that anyone who puts the word professional on their profile is this , that and the other. I do see the problem. This thread has been put up to bash people who describe themselves as professional. They've been called twats and arrogant , up themselves, 'they think they are better than anyone else' ..... etc Why are that section of society okay to abuse openly ?? It's just a highly unpleasant witch hunt of a thread. A little bitching corner. We may all hold opinions but it doesn't mean that we shouldn't exercise some control over the poison we spread. It's unnecessary. " it's lurpak you need to be spreading ![]() | |||
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"This winds me up and makes him actually ignore it. It indicates that they are some what better which is arrogant It only indicates that in your head. It's more about your feelings of inadequacy. Is it? I don't think somebody not liking something on a profile or thinking it makes someone come across as arrogant somehow indicates they feel inadequate. Thanks Lorna....... you are so right. I couldn't possibly know that someone who can't possibly know whether someone is arrogant or thinks they are better than anyone else feels inadequate , could I ? But that's the point they didn't say they were arrogant did they. It was said to them it indicated that they were and if that's how they choose to filter profiles I really don't see the problem. Yes Lorna. People have quite clearly said that anyone who puts the word professional on their profile is this , that and the other. I do see the problem. This thread has been put up to bash people who describe themselves as professional. They've been called twats and arrogant , up themselves, 'they think they are better than anyone else' ..... etc Why are that section of society okay to abuse openly ?? It's just a highly unpleasant witch hunt of a thread. A little bitching corner. We may all hold opinions but it doesn't mean that we shouldn't exercise some control over the poison we spread. It's unnecessary. it's lurpak you need to be spreading ![]() Haha | |||
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"It's really best not to judge but I think it's fair enough lol Surely nothing to get hung up about or nasty in any way ![]() ![]() It's just a word all sorts of words are used on profiles. Ugly , professional , genuine etc etc use what best suites yourself? | |||
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"it's lurpak you need to be spreading ![]() Professionals can afford it.... ![]() | |||
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"We always see this in profiles or messages. What is a professional guy/woman/couple? Are they better than everyone else at their job or some kind of spy? This is doing my head in. " What about “specialist “ ? | |||
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"We always see this in profiles or messages. What is a professional guy/woman/couple? Are they better than everyone else at their job or some kind of spy? This is doing my head in. What about “specialist “ ? " My mum says I'm specialist | |||
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"This winds me up and makes him actually ignore it. It indicates that they are some what better which is arrogant It only indicates that in your head. It's more about your feelings of inadequacy. Also just because somebody puts they are a professional on their profile doesn't mean they actually are and it is a very overused word and often not used in the right context. In you opinion only though. Who's to say your opinion is the one tgats the right "context" lol" It's not my opinion though there is a list of what are considered professions. | |||
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"Doesn't anyone else get to the point when it gets all argumentative and serious and think wow why are we even commenting this is tragic " Exactly ![]() ![]() | |||
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"To me it means they are likely to have a 9-5 job and can't meet up during the day. We used to have it on our profile along with having a young family, as an indicator that we don't have much spare time and that we can't do spontaneous meetings. If one word in a profile does your head in, that is more on you than the actual profile in my opinion. " That's exactly the context in which it's written on my profile. If that one word puts people off, so be it. | |||
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"To me it means they are likely to have a 9-5 job and can't meet up during the day. We used to have it on our profile along with having a young family, as an indicator that we don't have much spare time and that we can't do spontaneous meetings. If one word in a profile does your head in, that is more on you than the actual profile in my opinion. That's exactly the context in which it's written on my profile. If that one word puts people off, so be it." See it's strange saying I've job a time intensive job means I'm up my own arse. But having time intensive kids is fine. The two things have the same result on a prospective meet, so why do people get so offended by it? | |||
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"To me it means they are likely to have a 9-5 job and can't meet up during the day. We used to have it on our profile along with having a young family, as an indicator that we don't have much spare time and that we can't do spontaneous meetings. If one word in a profile does your head in, that is more on you than the actual profile in my opinion. That's exactly the context in which it's written on my profile. If that one word puts people off, so be it. See it's strange saying I've job a time intensive job means I'm up my own arse. But having time intensive kids is fine. The two things have the same result on a prospective meet, so why do people get so offended by it? " I've no idea. It's not pretentious, just a fact of my life. | |||
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"To me it means they are likely to have a 9-5 job and can't meet up during the day. We used to have it on our profile along with having a young family, as an indicator that we don't have much spare time and that we can't do spontaneous meetings. If one word in a profile does your head in, that is more on you than the actual profile in my opinion. That's exactly the context in which it's written on my profile. If that one word puts people off, so be it. See it's strange saying I've job a time intensive job means I'm up my own arse. But having time intensive kids is fine. The two things have the same result on a prospective meet, so why do people get so offended by it? " Because anyone can have kids but not everyone can be a professional. | |||
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"To me it means they are likely to have a 9-5 job and can't meet up during the day. We used to have it on our profile along with having a young family, as an indicator that we don't have much spare time and that we can't do spontaneous meetings. If one word in a profile does your head in, that is more on you than the actual profile in my opinion. That's exactly the context in which it's written on my profile. If that one word puts people off, so be it. See it's strange saying I've job a time intensive job means I'm up my own arse. But having time intensive kids is fine. The two things have the same result on a prospective meet, so why do people get so offended by it? Because anyone can have kids but not everyone can be a professional. " There are plenty of couples to struggle or can't have children though. The heartbreak it causes is massive. Yet we don't have posts saying look at those parents, they're showing off they can reproduce. Which to me would be a bigger upset than someone's job title. | |||
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"To me it means they are likely to have a 9-5 job and can't meet up during the day. We used to have it on our profile along with having a young family, as an indicator that we don't have much spare time and that we can't do spontaneous meetings. If one word in a profile does your head in, that is more on you than the actual profile in my opinion. That's exactly the context in which it's written on my profile. If that one word puts people off, so be it. See it's strange saying I've job a time intensive job means I'm up my own arse. But having time intensive kids is fine. The two things have the same result on a prospective meet, so why do people get so offended by it? Because anyone can have kids but not everyone can be a professional. There are plenty of couples to struggle or can't have children though. The heartbreak it causes is massive. Yet we don't have posts saying look at those parents, they're showing off they can reproduce. Which to me would be a bigger upset than someone's job title. " For several reasons I'd use the word professional on my profile long before I'd tell the internet I had young children at home. | |||
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"Saying someone is 'getting worked up' is a very basic way of deflecting and stalling and avoiding giving a simple straight answer to a simple question. Persisting in that line of pushback is immature imho. Having opposing opinions doesn't automatically change a discussion to an argument, even if they're strongly held. But trying to shout down an opposing view because they won't just slink away shows a person up." This. | |||
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"I think the way it reads is as a differentiation between white collar and blue collar workers. Which is helpful to those who only fancy one 'type' or another. But can come across as arrogant to those who are sensitive about classism or social climbing etc" This ![]() | |||
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"To me it means they are likely to have a 9-5 job and can't meet up during the day. We used to have it on our profile along with having a young family, as an indicator that we don't have much spare time and that we can't do spontaneous meetings. If one word in a profile does your head in, that is more on you than the actual profile in my opinion. That's exactly the context in which it's written on my profile. If that one word puts people off, so be it. See it's strange saying I've job a time intensive job means I'm up my own arse. But having time intensive kids is fine. The two things have the same result on a prospective meet, so why do people get so offended by it? Because anyone can have kids but not everyone can be a professional. There are plenty of couples to struggle or can't have children though. The heartbreak it causes is massive. Yet we don't have posts saying look at those parents, they're showing off they can reproduce. Which to me would be a bigger upset than someone's job title. For several reasons I'd use the word professional on my profile long before I'd tell the internet I had young children at home. " This is a really good point, and one I've taken on board thank you ![]() | |||
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"To me it means they are likely to have a 9-5 job and can't meet up during the day. We used to have it on our profile along with having a young family, as an indicator that we don't have much spare time and that we can't do spontaneous meetings. If one word in a profile does your head in, that is more on you than the actual profile in my opinion. That's exactly the context in which it's written on my profile. If that one word puts people off, so be it. See it's strange saying I've job a time intensive job means I'm up my own arse. But having time intensive kids is fine. The two things have the same result on a prospective meet, so why do people get so offended by it? Because anyone can have kids but not everyone can be a professional. There are plenty of couples to struggle or can't have children though. The heartbreak it causes is massive. Yet we don't have posts saying look at those parents, they're showing off they can reproduce. Which to me would be a bigger upset than someone's job title. For several reasons I'd use the word professional on my profile long before I'd tell the internet I had young children at home. This is a really good point, and one I've taken on board thank you ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |||
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"It’s actually the “professional couple” that makes me laugh. Do they get paid to be a couple? How do we sign up to this? " I'm sure there are certain sites, where this would be feasible ![]() | |||
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"I always imagine turning up to a meet with 'professional ' people to find them with a clipboard in hand, asking me to sign a Service Level Agreement before we start and giving me a set of Key Performance Indicators to achieve before my post meeting appraisal." Ha ha. Never thought of that. Something I may adopt........ | |||
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"Another bitching forum post by inverted snobs who think they're better than everyone else because they don't describe themselves as professional. Perhaps you could tell me whether if you needed a doctor, a lawyer, a dentist, a brain surgeon, an accountant, a pilot or a teacher for your kids you would be happy going to the girl or guy at the local MacDonald's counter or a 'professional' who has spent years at University training. It's not saying that one is better than the other, just that you're more likely to have had more in common and common experiences. And what is wrong with that? Is it any different to stating a preference for an age range? " ![]() ![]() | |||
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"It’s actually the “professional couple” that makes me laugh. Do they get paid to be a couple? How do we sign up to this? I'm sure there are certain sites, where this would be feasible ![]() Nobody wants to pay to see my balls slapping off Mrs NE’s arse ![]() | |||
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"We always see this in profiles or messages. What is a professional guy/woman/couple? Are they better than everyone else at their job or some kind of spy? This is doing my head in. Tell me about it ... At my job.. I have to ask for their occupation... And some people would just say ... "Ummmm put down professional" ![]() ![]() Friend of mine has just listed himself as an 'Expert' on Linkedin, to counter some of the ridiculous position statuses on there ![]() | |||
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"We always see this in profiles or messages. What is a professional guy/woman/couple? Are they better than everyone else at their job or some kind of spy? This is doing my head in. " You have to be a professional or I can't tell you. | |||
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"Why do so many people get hung up about the word ‘professional’ ? If it doesn’t apply to you just ignore it! Some of us are proud to have studied and gained qualifications which afford us to be a member or associated to or with a specific ‘profession’ ![]() ![]() As you should be ![]() | |||
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"Why do so many people get hung up about the word ‘professional’ ? If it doesn’t apply to you just ignore it! Some of us are proud to have studied and gained qualifications which afford us to be a member or associated to or with a specific ‘profession’ ![]() ![]() Exactly! Not sure why others get so aggravated is it jealousy? ![]() | |||
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"Why do so many people get hung up about the word ‘professional’ ? If it doesn’t apply to you just ignore it! Some of us are proud to have studied and gained qualifications which afford us to be a member or associated to or with a specific ‘profession’ ![]() ![]() I did my 800M badge in year 2 swimming but I don’t put that on my profile. | |||
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"Why do so many people get hung up about the word ‘professional’ ? If it doesn’t apply to you just ignore it! Some of us are proud to have studied and gained qualifications which afford us to be a member or associated to or with a specific ‘profession’ ![]() ![]() Nice one 800m rather than Miles I imagine? Ha | |||
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"Why do so many people get hung up about the word ‘professional’ ? If it doesn’t apply to you just ignore it! Some of us are proud to have studied and gained qualifications which afford us to be a member or associated to or with a specific ‘profession’ ![]() ![]() That would have been some size swimming pool ![]() | |||
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"Translation; middle class. In other words, 'we don't mix with oiks, ragamuffins or anyone that watches ITV'." Oiks ![]() | |||
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"Why do so many people get hung up about the word ‘professional’ ? If it doesn’t apply to you just ignore it! Some of us are proud to have studied and gained qualifications which afford us to be a member or associated to or with a specific ‘profession’ ![]() ![]() It would really depend on the profession. Something a professional should also know. | |||
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"Translation; middle class. In other words, 'we don't mix with oiks, ragamuffins or anyone that watches ITV'." Or, they may get sacked if outed on here as opposed to being embarrassed by the gossips. Different for everyone. I don't get bothered by people who describe themselves as fit or fun or filthy...thats their perception and ill form my own should I decide to interact. | |||
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"Why do so many people get hung up about the word ‘professional’ ? If it doesn’t apply to you just ignore it! Some of us are proud to have studied and gained qualifications which afford us to be a member or associated to or with a specific ‘profession’ ![]() ![]() A swimmer | |||
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"Why do so many people get hung up about the word ‘professional’ ? If it doesn’t apply to you just ignore it! Some of us are proud to have studied and gained qualifications which afford us to be a member or associated to or with a specific ‘profession’ ![]() ![]() Unfortunately I gave up swimming after getting that badge but it was still pretty impressive for a fat kid. | |||
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"Why do so many people get hung up about the word ‘professional’ ? If it doesn’t apply to you just ignore it! Some of us are proud to have studied and gained qualifications which afford us to be a member or associated to or with a specific ‘profession’ ![]() ![]() It's more than impressive. The average 6 year old can swim 1 width of the pool after God knows how many lessons. You did 32 lengths , Well done ! | |||
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"I don’t mind if people state professional on their profile, but I personally don’t see the relevance. However, that doesn’t matter as it’s their profile, not mine. Anyone can be busy in their working life, privacy and discretion are important to most people and those in non professional professions might be equally as interesting, intellectually stimulating and eloquent as anyone else. Some of them might be equally or often more wealthy. (I know of lots of graduates who don’t work in their chosen academic field and a few who have gone on to learn a trade after getting their degree). And there’s some other common phrases that irritate me a little, but not enough to get worked up. “We don’t bite, unless you ask us.” Nothing wrong with the phrase, but it’s well overdone now. “Publicly traded blah blah” (especially when they put the numbers in there or mention Facebook). This is almost red flag status for me. It might not stop me being interested, but it’s definitely a discriminator. “If you don’t like [insert whatever here] move on” A worthy sentiment but a bit redundant as that is the case for anyone’s profile and any trait you can think of. And of course the good old “I can fuck, lick, splurge, squirt, make you do anything, best ever at” type statements that always make me think pride comes before a fall. But in the end, some people will think these are important things to include in their bio and some won’t agree. Happy fabbing all, and after reading some of the arguments above, I think I might look up some girl wrestling porn later. It’s got me right in the mood for it! Gbat " ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |||
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"Why do so many people get hung up about the word ‘professional’ ? If it doesn’t apply to you just ignore it! Some of us are proud to have studied and gained qualifications which afford us to be a member or associated to or with a specific ‘profession’ ![]() ![]() I probably exaggerated the age. I was in primary school and definitely not in the last couple of years. | |||
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"Translation; middle class. In other words, 'we don't mix with oiks, ragamuffins or anyone that watches ITV'. Or, they may get sacked if outed on here as opposed to being embarrassed by the gossips. Different for everyone. I don't get bothered by people who describe themselves as fit or fun or filthy...thats their perception and ill form my own should I decide to interact. " Exactly - there are many professions where a public outing of this lifestyle would be frowned upon or regarded as oppositional to their professional register & standards. Many people would argue that we should all be able to be open & our employment shouldn't matter. In the real world it does though. Swinging seems to be last bastion of freedom that is still considered to be furtive and unacceptable by the mainstream. Many people are as guarded about their jobs as they are about their families knowing. Their profile - their choices. So many other profiles to read if you don't like ant particular ones | |||
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