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"I been keeping odd hours so not been around much " This is thought provoking to | |||
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"It slips as easy as your cock down my throat Rex " Oh my  I’ve gone all semi | |||
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"I actually just think you're wanting to use the Sherlock emoji lots Rexy. See how many thought provoking responses you can respond with it too "I’d like to stick my pipe in a thought provoking place  | |||
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"I haven't the energy to do a thread, sorry. " G’wan, start a ‘rate the best McDonalds in the North West’ thread | |||
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"I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well. Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go. "100% | |||
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"I been keeping odd hours so not been around much This is thought provoking to "Nothing about it just on us time scale for a little bit at the moment catching up with some us friends that don’t get in from work till like 6pm they time witch is like 12 midnight or time
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"I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well. Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go. "I’m washing my hair tonight sorry I’ll have a butchers at your tits though | |||
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"All my thoughts have currently been thoroughly provoked "In a good way or bad way? | |||
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"It has got _really_ boring over the past few months - every day it is the same people jumping on a bandwagon and putting out different variations of the same thread or just naming one of their favourite forumites and then everyone is fawning over them. It is all yawnsville now." It’s not like the good old days is it dude?  | |||
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"It has got _really_ boring over the past few months - every day it is the same people jumping on a bandwagon and putting out different variations of the same thread or just naming one of their favourite forumites and then everyone is fawning over them. It is all yawnsville now." That's how it's been for a long ass time. Much more than a few months. The only thing that changes are the people doing the posting, being named, or doing the fawning. Part of that will be on those who just don't bother to do new threads themselves and leave it to others just as much as it is on those that do create shite threads. | |||
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"All my thoughts have currently been thoroughly provoked
In a good way or bad way? "In a good way. A test of resilience | |||
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"Yes it has,bring back faf "I think you should start a FAF thread  | |||
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"It has got _really_ boring over the past few months - every day it is the same people jumping on a bandwagon and putting out different variations of the same thread or just naming one of their favourite forumites and then everyone is fawning over them. It is all yawnsville now. That's how it's been for a long ass time. Much more than a few months. The only thing that changes are the people doing the posting, being named, or doing the fawning. Part of that will be on those who just don't bother to do new threads themselves and leave it to others just as much as it is on those that do create shite threads. " 100% | |||
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"It has got _really_ boring over the past few months - every day it is the same people jumping on a bandwagon and putting out different variations of the same thread or just naming one of their favourite forumites and then everyone is fawning over them. It is all yawnsville now." This!!! | |||
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"I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well. Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go.
100%"Yay, I got full marks! So chuffed. I do sometimes post more thought provoking threads because various things inspire them. It's not as often now. I liked when there were more threads like that - ones you can sink your teeth into, actually have proper discussions about without falling into fallacies. I think part of the issue is those who complain about the 'meh' don't really contribute or take part in more erm "stimulating topics". It's easy to have a whinge about the state of things, less so to be proactive and actually post the content you (a general you) bemoan has vanished. | |||
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" But to be honest I think serious threads aren't even attempted these days as most people answer them with a witty piss take comment and spoil the discussion before it gets off the ground. Or they simply give the OP hell and belittle then or take the piss out of them instead of actually being adults." Definitely more of this at the moment. There also seems to be a more transient population here with people not sticking around for very long. | |||
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"Yes it has,bring back faf
I think you should start a FAF thread "Nah,I'm unfuckable  | |||
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"Thought provoking threads I love The forum lacks then compared to when I first joined. But there's also a lack of other topics now that certain subjects are banned. Some subjects are said to have no place in a swingers site and belong elsewhere instead. But they do apply to swingers too. Compared to a few years back threads are mind numbingly boring, often immature and far too common. And I've been posting them myself this week so it's a bit rich coming from me. But to be honest I think serious threads aren't even attempted these days as most people answer them with a witty piss take comment and spoil the discussion before it gets off the ground. Or they simply give the OP hell and belittle then or take the piss out of them instead of actually being adults." It has become very repetitive. I do feel we need more originality, more personalities posting varied topics. Things change and move with the times however the last few months we just just see the same drivel over and over again. | |||
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"All my thoughts have currently been thoroughly provoked
In a good way or bad way?
In a good way. A test of resilience "Ooooo now I’m intrigued  | |||
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"Think it's changed from a few years back, it's very 'serious' now and a tad bland! "I’m with you brother  | |||
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"I post a lot less thread's lately. Personally I find it hard to come up with original ideas, most have been posted numerous times and It seems to be getting on others nerves, although I will be commenting on others thread's there's not many on here that I find appealing either. To the people who have never or rarely started thread's maybe it's time they had a try and see if they can come up with something original or something that hasn't been done for a while." I’m all for this as well | |||
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"Yes it has,bring back faf
I think you should start a FAF thread
Nah,I'm unfuckable "Start it and you never know | |||
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"I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well. Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go. "The problem is that the “easy” threads are trash - I like fast food but wouldn’t want to live on it everyday. We have some people who are just fast food merchants at the moment and they are trashing everyone else’s diet. | |||
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"So what were the old threads about? That had people entertained, was it the thread or was it the person ?" It was normally the subject - almost never the person. You would have something contentious where there were several sides and everyone would have a good argument about it. You very rarely got flippant remarks/flirting on a big thread. | |||
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"Thought provoking threads I love The forum lacks then compared to when I first joined. But there's also a lack of other topics now that certain subjects are banned. Some subjects are said to have no place in a swingers site and belong elsewhere instead. But they do apply to swingers too. Compared to a few years back threads are mind numbingly boring, often immature and far too common. And I've been posting them myself this week so it's a bit rich coming from me. But to be honest I think serious threads aren't even attempted these days as most people answer them with a witty piss take comment and spoil the discussion before it gets off the ground. Or they simply give the OP hell and belittle then or take the piss out of them instead of actually being adults." Starting serious threads relies on people wanting to talk about serious things. It’s clear people in here don’t like that AS much. I used to start serious threads more than I do now but it always felt like people don’t want to talk about their emotions or their deeper thoughts. People engage way more and have way more ‘fun’ in stupid threads. And as everyone constantly reminds us, this place is supposed to be fun. | |||
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"Just thought as well, we haven’t had a weirdo in a while. Can someone poke one with a stick, wake him up. The mr " We've had 3 this week, where have you been lol | |||
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"I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well. Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go.
The problem is that the “easy” threads are trash - I like fast food but wouldn’t want to live on it everyday. We have some people who are just fast food merchants at the moment and they are trashing everyone else’s diet."I'm not going to disagree with this at all because you're right. Fast food merchants did make me laugh. Yep, they exist. It's easy junk food for the brain and provides temporary endorphins. At the same time... why not introduce a bit of nutritional value? We can moan about the shit offerings or choose to introduce something a bit better for ourselves. That's not directed at you! More a general observation. If everyone here posting about how crap junk food is actually took time to introduce some real substance? There'd be a lot less moaning. | |||
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"Yes it has,bring back faf
I think you should start a FAF thread
Nah,I'm unfuckable
Start it and you never know "Started so we will indeed see  | |||
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"I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well. Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go.
The problem is that the “easy” threads are trash - I like fast food but wouldn’t want to live on it everyday. We have some people who are just fast food merchants at the moment and they are trashing everyone else’s diet.
I'm not going to disagree with this at all because you're right. Fast food merchants did make me laugh. Yep, they exist. It's easy junk food for the brain and provides temporary endorphins.
At the same time... why not introduce a bit of nutritional value? We can moan about the shit offerings or choose to introduce something a bit better for ourselves. That's not directed at you! More a general observation. If everyone here posting about how crap junk food is actually took time to introduce some real substance? There'd be a lot less moaning."People love moaning on here. | |||
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"I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well. Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go.
The problem is that the “easy” threads are trash - I like fast food but wouldn’t want to live on it everyday. We have some people who are just fast food merchants at the moment and they are trashing everyone else’s diet.
I'm not going to disagree with this at all because you're right. Fast food merchants did make me laugh. Yep, they exist. It's easy junk food for the brain and provides temporary endorphins.
At the same time... why not introduce a bit of nutritional value? We can moan about the shit offerings or choose to introduce something a bit better for ourselves. That's not directed at you! More a general observation. If everyone here posting about how crap junk food is actually took time to introduce some real substance? There'd be a lot less moaning."My high quality Michelin starred food is currently not in vogue
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"So what were the old threads about? That had people entertained, was it the thread or was it the person ? It was normally the subject - almost never the person. You would have something contentious where there were several sides and everyone would have a good argument about it. You very rarely got flippant remarks/flirting on a big thread." So by that logic, the threads are only what we make them? The solution?, the repetitive, the silly, the threads that once you've read the OP you know it's gonna go bad...we ignore? And focus on the more thoughtful ones | |||
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"I think it's more... people like easy threads. Ones they can post a quick flirty reply or not think too much about. Or ones that have them foaming at the mouth in outrage at the audacity of the OP. They always do quite well. Anyway, I don't think the sign of a good thread is how many people post on it. I've given way too serious a reply, maybe FAF is the way to go.
The problem is that the “easy” threads are trash - I like fast food but wouldn’t want to live on it everyday. We have some people who are just fast food merchants at the moment and they are trashing everyone else’s diet.
I'm not going to disagree with this at all because you're right. Fast food merchants did make me laugh. Yep, they exist. It's easy junk food for the brain and provides temporary endorphins.
At the same time... why not introduce a bit of nutritional value? We can moan about the shit offerings or choose to introduce something a bit better for ourselves. That's not directed at you! More a general observation. If everyone here posting about how crap junk food is actually took time to introduce some real substance? There'd be a lot less moaning."I never moan about fast food. | |||
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"So what were the old threads about? That had people entertained, was it the thread or was it the person ?" It was the thread variation | |||
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"...is this really a "aren't we all as boring as fuck lately" thread? Fucksake alright, I'll try but jeez this thread's gonna be a tough wank. "It’s exactly that | |||
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"So what were the old threads about? That had people entertained, was it the thread or was it the person ? It was normally the subject - almost never the person. You would have something contentious where there were several sides and everyone would have a good argument about it. You very rarely got flippant remarks/flirting on a big thread. So by that logic, the threads are only what we make them? The solution?, the repetitive, the silly, the threads that once you've read the OP you know it's gonna go bad...we ignore? And focus on the more thoughtful ones" I did a thread about men crying and their emotions like two days ago and none of the men wanted to comment. Do one about whether fab makes you feel desirable and they’re all there. Present. | |||
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"Yeah bit wank at the minute. Everyone’s a little too serious, we need games. JULIE!!!!! The mr " Sexy games? | |||
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"I generally don't come on fab for deep and meaningful, I'm guessing most people don't. I may be wrong! " I don't. But I'm finding it harder and harder to find a thread that doesn't just require. "I'm in" or "swipe right" Time for a break. I think. | |||
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"I generally don't come on fab for deep and meaningful, I'm guessing most people don't. I may be wrong! " Depends in what context you're using the words Deep and Meaning here. | |||
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"Just thought as well, we haven’t had a weirdo in a while. Can someone poke one with a stick, wake him up. The mr " There’ll be one come along very shortly | |||
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"Thread idea: Did Sherlock and Watson ever double team anyone or have a go on each other. Thank me later guys. " This is thought provoking | |||
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"Yes it has,bring back faf
I think you should start a FAF thread
Nah,I'm unfuckable
Start it and you never know
Started so we will indeed see "Please report back | |||
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"I think your standards have been dropping Rex, F says you don't try the same anymore and she's considering an upgrade to Sainsbury bins " There’s a financial crisis you know tell her I’ve been waiting bloody ages now | |||
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"I used to do serious threads. Varied topics. They go nowhere. People barely interacted in them, nevermind just posting shit replies or flirting constantly. They would die a quick death and be spammed off the first page. To be fair that's what my new threads do too. But I'm no longer trying to keep it interesting for others, I'm doing what I feel like doing at the time. And pointless threads are just a better ratio of effort to results. It is no longer about the thread topic, it's about who posts it and, or especially who has replied and how they replied. " Literally this. You can post serious threads and many of us in here have. But realistically unless it’s a woman posting it- good luck. | |||
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"I generally don't come on fab for deep and meaningful, I'm guessing most people don't. I may be wrong! " FAF isn’t deep and meaningful? | |||
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"I generally don't come on fab for deep and meaningful, I'm guessing most people don't. I may be wrong! FAF isn’t deep and meaningful? "It is with you | |||
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"Yes it has,bring back faf
I think you should start a FAF thread
Nah,I'm unfuckable
Start it and you never know
Started so we will indeed see
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"I used to do serious threads. Varied topics. They go nowhere. People barely interacted in them, nevermind just posting shit replies or flirting constantly. They would die a quick death and be spammed off the first page. To be fair that's what my new threads do too. But I'm no longer trying to keep it interesting for others, I'm doing what I feel like doing at the time. And pointless threads are just a better ratio of effort to results. It is no longer about the thread topic, it's about who posts it and, or especially who has replied and how they replied. " I think this is accurate - the shit threads fill up quickly and so push the other stuff off the front page. I think the big difference now is the sheer number of easy threads that appear compared to previously. | |||
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"I used to do serious threads. Varied topics. They go nowhere. People barely interacted in them, nevermind just posting shit replies or flirting constantly. They would die a quick death and be spammed off the first page. To be fair that's what my new threads do too. But I'm no longer trying to keep it interesting for others, I'm doing what I feel like doing at the time. And pointless threads are just a better ratio of effort to results. It is no longer about the thread topic, it's about who posts it and, or especially who has replied and how they replied. I think this is accurate - the shit threads fill up quickly and so push the other stuff off the front page. I think the big difference now is the sheer number of easy threads that appear compared to previously." Personally I think there needs to be a limit to the number of threads someone can set up a day. | |||
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"I used to do serious threads. Varied topics. They go nowhere. People barely interacted in them, nevermind just posting shit replies or flirting constantly. They would die a quick death and be spammed off the first page. To be fair that's what my new threads do too. But I'm no longer trying to keep it interesting for others, I'm doing what I feel like doing at the time. And pointless threads are just a better ratio of effort to results. It is no longer about the thread topic, it's about who posts it and, or especially who has replied and how they replied. Literally this. You can post serious threads and many of us in here have. But realistically unless it’s a woman posting it- good luck. " I'm not sure even being a woman is enough to save a more serious thread now. Maybe things will change but right now, yeah there's more banal, lam threads. I don't want to discredit those who are starting threads though. Making an effort to try and add something and not just sitting back and moaning. While not all threads will be to my taste, I still appreciate them. | |||
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"This thought provoking thread is going well guys, keep it going "That's because it's one people can moan about in! Those threads that let people release their rage at something or someone other than themselves | |||
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"I used to do serious threads. Varied topics. They go nowhere. People barely interacted in them, nevermind just posting shit replies or flirting constantly. They would die a quick death and be spammed off the first page. To be fair that's what my new threads do too. But I'm no longer trying to keep it interesting for others, I'm doing what I feel like doing at the time. And pointless threads are just a better ratio of effort to results. It is no longer about the thread topic, it's about who posts it and, or especially who has replied and how they replied. Literally this. You can post serious threads and many of us in here have. But realistically unless it’s a woman posting it- good luck. I'm not sure even being a woman is enough to save a more serious thread now. Maybe things will change but right now, yeah there's more banal, lam threads. I don't want to discredit those who are starting threads though. Making an effort to try and add something and not just sitting back and moaning. While not all threads will be to my taste, I still appreciate them. " Oh it still helps and has value in terms of a serious topic having some staying power by being created by a woman. But yes, it's lost a lot of its value. | |||
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"I used to do serious threads. Varied topics. They go nowhere. People barely interacted in them, nevermind just posting shit replies or flirting constantly. They would die a quick death and be spammed off the first page. To be fair that's what my new threads do too. But I'm no longer trying to keep it interesting for others, I'm doing what I feel like doing at the time. And pointless threads are just a better ratio of effort to results. It is no longer about the thread topic, it's about who posts it and, or especially who has replied and how they replied. Literally this. You can post serious threads and many of us in here have. But realistically unless it’s a woman posting it- good luck. I'm not sure even being a woman is enough to save a more serious thread now. Maybe things will change but right now, yeah there's more banal, lam threads. I don't want to discredit those who are starting threads though. Making an effort to try and add something and not just sitting back and moaning. While not all threads will be to my taste, I still appreciate them. " I know. Same. I did a shout out to them post. Because at least they’re doing something and not just lazily sitting behind a screen rolling their eyes and moaning about the good old days. It’s giving… nvm | |||
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"I generally don't come on fab for deep and meaningful, I'm guessing most people don't. I may be wrong! FAF isn’t deep and meaningful?
It is with you "I know | |||
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"Thought provoking threads I love The forum lacks then compared to when I first joined. But there's also a lack of other topics now that certain subjects are banned. Some subjects are said to have no place in a swingers site and belong elsewhere instead. But they do apply to swingers too. Compared to a few years back threads are mind numbingly boring, often immature and far too common. And I've been posting them myself this week so it's a bit rich coming from me. But to be honest I think serious threads aren't even attempted these days as most people answer them with a witty piss take comment and spoil the discussion before it gets off the ground. Or they simply give the OP hell and belittle then or take the piss out of them instead of actually being adults. Starting serious threads relies on people wanting to talk about serious things. It’s clear people in here don’t like that AS much. I used to start serious threads more than I do now but it always felt like people don’t want to talk about their emotions or their deeper thoughts. People engage way more and have way more ‘fun’ in stupid threads. And as everyone constantly reminds us, this place is supposed to be fun. " Oh I would bet they do. But it's exactly the point I made earlier. People go back and take the piss or make witty remarks. So no one's going to talk out of the sheer fact they'll get lynched. | |||
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" Personally I think there needs to be a limit to the number of threads someone can set up a day. " Oooohhh now there a thought I’m definitely all for this | |||
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"This thought provoking thread is going well guys, keep it going
That's because it's one people can moan about in! Those threads that let people release their rage at something or someone other than themselves "Get it out bro, have a moan, you’ll feel much better | |||
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"Slipping? Slipped. A long time ago." True | |||
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"I think you’ll find mine have always been shit. "Behave | |||
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"The flashing thread yesterday, was a fairly serious discussion thread. Very few of those that will likely complain about lack of variety actually posted in it. They contributed nothing to it. Some did. It is definitely an issue on both sides. " I engaged on it because it is exactly the kind of old school thread that is interesting (to me). It did get taken down at some point though so something must have kicked off. | |||
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"I’ll offer my summary but please don’t confuse this with me caring or moaning as I’m perfectly happy ignoring the dross and interacting with the handful of genuinely interesting threads/ posters : Threads aren’t around long enough to gather speed lately as certain posters have this attention need issue almost monopolising the first page with their generic content. Thread after thread, pathetic questions just for the sake of questions, no interest in the answers, no chance of genuine discussion. Questions that they obviously pull from other social media outlets and farm out on here. I don’t blame them as such, it’s the army of zombies that keep replying to them. Like any kind of pest really… if you keep leaving food out they keep coming back. " I couldn’t have said it better myself. Perfect | |||
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"The flashing thread yesterday, was a fairly serious discussion thread. Very few of those that will likely complain about lack of variety actually posted in it. They contributed nothing to it. Some did. It is definitely an issue on both sides. I engaged on it because it is exactly the kind of old school thread that is interesting (to me). It did get taken down at some point though so something must have kicked off." I think the OP reported it themselves to be taken down. Yeah I remember seeing join in. | |||
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"The flashing thread yesterday, was a fairly serious discussion thread. Very few of those that will likely complain about lack of variety actually posted in it. They contributed nothing to it. Some did. It is definitely an issue on both sides. I engaged on it because it is exactly the kind of old school thread that is interesting (to me). It did get taken down at some point though so something must have kicked off. I think the OP reported it themselves to be taken down. Yeah I remember seeing join in. "I think it is sad that happened in that case - I feel it was a good thread and OP responded well. I think she was just surprised that there were other view points. | |||
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"Oh jeez what to say about this topic... I think it's maybe more about the people complaining all the damn time rather than you know, coming up with fun/super serious threads themselves if they can make it better apparently. There's only so much sexy stuff in the world, alot will get regurgitated the more you are on here. I dont take this seriously enough. If there's a serious thread, I just won't comment in it. It's quite easy to do that. And if I want to spark and interesting fun (in my opinion) topic or just chat shit, I will. Ultimately if you think you can make this place better, there's no limit to the new thread button!" I rest my case. Sigh | |||
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Had my coffee now, someone please start a thread on existentialism...I'm ready
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Had my coffee now, someone please start a thread on existentialism...I'm ready
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"There has always been a tendency for some to post multiple daily threads under the pretence of keeping the forums ticking over and getting people to engage. Many of those people quickly turn into annoying little dervishes and apart from a handful of hangers-on most people just roll their eyes and don't bother contributing. Some threads are started to educate and inform but the op is often locked into a particularly negative mindset and isn't up for an actual discussion. Anyone with an opinion that isn't in tune with the op is told they are wrong or asked why they even contribute to a thread they have no experience of. All of that boils down to people not wanting to post on many threads because they really don't want to play those mindgames anymore. I've started hundreds of threads over the years and only ever had 3 that had more than 30 replies. Two of those were removed as soon as they hit the 30 reply mark and neither were contentious or argumentative and were just forum fluff. Compare that to some subjects that get completely out of hand and have to move to a second thread and I have to make the decision not to bother my arse anymore. " | |||
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"There has always been a tendency for some to post multiple daily threads under the pretence of keeping the forums ticking over and getting people to engage. Many of those people quickly turn into annoying little dervishes and apart from a handful of hangers-on most people just roll their eyes and don't bother contributing. Some threads are started to educate and inform but the op is often locked into a particularly negative mindset and isn't up for an actual discussion. Anyone with an opinion that isn't in tune with the op is told they are wrong or asked why they even contribute to a thread they have no experience of. All of that boils down to people not wanting to post on many threads because they really don't want to play those mindgames anymore. I've started hundreds of threads over the years and only ever had 3 that had more than 30 replies. Two of those were removed as soon as they hit the 30 reply mark and neither were contentious or argumentative and were just forum fluff. Compare that to some subjects that get completely out of hand and have to move to a second thread and I have to make the decision not to bother my arse anymore. " Does your arse tell you when it's bothered?  | |||
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Only a semi? I must be slipping "Slip your hand down my undies and it’ll get a little stiffer | |||
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"There has always been a tendency for some to post multiple daily threads under the pretence of keeping the forums ticking over and getting people to engage. Many of those people quickly turn into annoying little dervishes and apart from a handful of hangers-on most people just roll their eyes and don't bother contributing. Some threads are started to educate and inform but the op is often locked into a particularly negative mindset and isn't up for an actual discussion. Anyone with an opinion that isn't in tune with the op is told they are wrong or asked why they even contribute to a thread they have no experience of. All of that boils down to people not wanting to post on many threads because they really don't want to play those mindgames anymore. I've started hundreds of threads over the years and only ever had 3 that had more than 30 replies. Two of those were removed as soon as they hit the 30 reply mark and neither were contentious or argumentative and were just forum fluff. Compare that to some subjects that get completely out of hand and have to move to a second thread and I have to make the decision not to bother my arse anymore. Does your arse tell you when it's bothered? "Mine does, it's very unpleasant. A bit sore and itchy. Usually it's a joint protest of my stomach, guy, and arse. When those guys get together it's not pretty. | |||
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"The flashing thread yesterday, was a fairly serious discussion thread. Very few of those that will likely complain about lack of variety actually posted in it. They contributed nothing to it. Some did. It is definitely an issue on both sides. I engaged on it because it is exactly the kind of old school thread that is interesting (to me). It did get taken down at some point though so something must have kicked off. I think the OP reported it themselves to be taken down. Yeah I remember seeing join in.
I think it is sad that happened in that case - I feel it was a good thread and OP responded well. I think she was just surprised that there were other view points."It was the abuse, piss taking and general hostility that made me want it removed. I enjoy respectful and reasonable debate. Not hurling insults and attacks on my character. | |||
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Clickbait!
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"So...FAF?
Clickbait!
(But yes, actually. Since you ask.)
Not even this thread can stay serious. I am shocked and appalled and will make a thread about how childish you horny lot are!
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"So...FAF?
Clickbait!
(But yes, actually. Since you ask.)
Not even this thread can stay serious. I am shocked and appalled and will make a thread about how childish you horny lot are!
Who said it was serious?
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Clickbait!
(But yes, actually. Since you ask.)
Not even this thread can stay serious. I am shocked and appalled and will make a thread about how childish you horny lot are!
Who said it was serious?
I mean it's a thread from you so of course it wasn't. But it attracted...the angry bears. That's their name now.
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"I feel you Rexy. When I was last on there were 175 comment threads popping off all over the place and nowadays it's not so commonplace. I feel like it's the standard ebb and flow of a public forum. Nothing can sustain a high level of intensity for a constant period of time. There always has to be a calm to balance it out. Stay strong my brother, frenetic forum energy will return soon "You get it bro | |||
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Clickbait!
(But yes, actually. Since you ask.)
Not even this thread can stay serious. I am shocked and appalled and will make a thread about how childish you horny lot are!
Who said it was serious?
I mean it's a thread from you so of course it wasn't. But it attracted...the angry bears. That's their name now.
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"The flashing thread yesterday, was a fairly serious discussion thread. Very few of those that will likely complain about lack of variety actually posted in it. They contributed nothing to it. Some did. It is definitely an issue on both sides. I engaged on it because it is exactly the kind of old school thread that is interesting (to me). It did get taken down at some point though so something must have kicked off. I think the OP reported it themselves to be taken down. Yeah I remember seeing join in.
I think it is sad that happened in that case - I feel it was a good thread and OP responded well. I think she was just surprised that there were other view points.
It was the abuse, piss taking and general hostility that made me want it removed.
I enjoy respectful and reasonable debate. Not hurling insults and attacks on my character."If I was unreasonable then I apologise. I do think your thread was a great example of something that is not completely incendiary but does have the potential to have differing view points. You started it off with a very reasonable question and I think that is a key factor in having a decent thread. | |||
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"The flashing thread yesterday, was a fairly serious discussion thread. Very few of those that will likely complain about lack of variety actually posted in it. They contributed nothing to it. Some did. It is definitely an issue on both sides. I engaged on it because it is exactly the kind of old school thread that is interesting (to me). It did get taken down at some point though so something must have kicked off. I think the OP reported it themselves to be taken down. Yeah I remember seeing join in.
I think it is sad that happened in that case - I feel it was a good thread and OP responded well. I think she was just surprised that there were other view points.
It was the abuse, piss taking and general hostility that made me want it removed.
I enjoy respectful and reasonable debate. Not hurling insults and attacks on my character.
If I was unreasonable then I apologise. I do think your thread was a great example of something that is not completely incendiary but does have the potential to have differing view points. You started it off with a very reasonable question and I think that is a key factor in having a decent thread."No worries | |||
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"I can’t really blame people for not wanting to contribute much anymore. When they see people getting jumped on for a difference of opinion or for using a word wrong it’s like a crime has been committed. Their has been some great posts which has then been derailed by the same group of people which is a shame. I tend to stay away from the serious stuff although I do enjoy reading it as your never to old to learn new things .." As a forumite of old, many moons ago, things have changed. None of us have to participate but the constant lambasting of people and derailing of threads is getting worse. Yes sometimes things need addressing but if you don’t have anything nice or helpful move on. Many say forums are a good way to operate the block button and I totally agree but not necessarily for those that are asking the question but for the replies that are given | |||
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"I see a lot of threads about club nights and pre drinks for club events. I mean three or four threads for the same club event. It's like everyone is trying to be an event host. Also, I think people have realised you can't have thought provoking threads on fab anymore. As soon as someone reads an opinion different to theirs, it gradually falls into bitchyncomments and arguments and people get banned or a thread gets taken down. " It’s not something I’ve noticed but I’ll certainly keep an eye out now you’ve mentioned it | |||
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"There has always been a tendency for some to post multiple daily threads under the pretence of keeping the forums ticking over and getting people to engage. Many of those people quickly turn into annoying little dervishes and apart from a handful of hangers-on most people just roll their eyes and don't bother contributing. Some threads are started to educate and inform but the op is often locked into a particularly negative mindset and isn't up for an actual discussion. Anyone with an opinion that isn't in tune with the op is told they are wrong or asked why they even contribute to a thread they have no experience of. All of that boils down to people not wanting to post on many threads because they really don't want to play those mindgames anymore. I've started hundreds of threads over the years and only ever had 3 that had more than 30 replies. Two of those were removed as soon as they hit the 30 reply mark and neither were contentious or argumentative and were just forum fluff. Compare that to some subjects that get completely out of hand and have to move to a second thread and I have to make the decision not to bother my arse anymore. " Get your arse to bother more. You do good stuff. | |||
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"I can’t really blame people for not wanting to contribute much anymore. When they see people getting jumped on for a difference of opinion or for using a word wrong it’s like a crime has been committed. Their has been some great posts which has then been derailed by the same group of people which is a shame. I tend to stay away from the serious stuff although I do enjoy reading it as your never to old to learn new things .. It seems to be a common theme unfortunately
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10 years ago the site was far more friendly and less cliquey. "First time I was on this was about 2015 and I would have said the opposite. The clique has and will always be a thing, its inevitable. It's much more welcoming of newbies now. And the forum fights were a feature not a bug. | |||
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