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This is actually front page news of todays printed edition of the Echo.
https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/24062262.eastleigh-ex-swingers-speak-scary-websites/ |
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I wonder if they catfished someone |
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Well they're certainly not shy. I remember coming across their profile, probably from looking at new pictures, and they had their faces on show on here.
It's awful if they got abuse on fab. But it's an odd decision to take that to the paper. |
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“There are strange people on these sites too”
Noooo waaayyyy Elvis! I’m not having that. |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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Oh dear lord lol |
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I saw this had been picked up by Angry People In Local Newspapers, this morning. If they thought going to the paper was going to stop people taking the piss, I fear they have made an error. |
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"“There are strange people on these sites too”
Noooo waaayyyy Elvis! I’m not having that. "
Presumably strange for turning them down ....   |
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Obviously no-one should be bullied or abused.
But…. It just reads as very very odd. They’re certainly not describing anything I’ve ever encountered.
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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"“There are strange people on these sites too”
Noooo waaayyyy Elvis! I’m not having that. "
As he can't get the minge
So he learns how to whinge
In the Echo |
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"“There are strange people on these sites too”
Noooo waaayyyy Elvis! I’m not having that.
As he can't get the minge
So he learns how to whinge
In the Echo"
(In the Echo) |
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By *eliWoman 44 weeks ago
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I really want to say something but I'm trying to remember the whole not being a bitch thing so I won't. It's not a good look on anyone.
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"“There are strange people on these sites too”
Noooo waaayyyy Elvis! I’m not having that.
As he can't get the minge
So he learns how to whinge
In the Echo"
Don’t be cruel |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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They do have one great point in that there is ZERO age verification done on this site. That does need to change. |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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Good lord.. I mean if there was an entrance exam hardly any of us would get in |
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Life is tough... Get a helmet... |
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That was a tough wank reading that 
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"That was a tough wank reading that
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No one had issues with P.E this time...  |
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No such thing as bad publicity |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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Well, that was a grim read. |
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By *ee VianteWoman 44 weeks ago
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"We met one couple about three times, but they turned against us for no reason."
Riiiiiiight. I'm sure it was a completely random decision with no reason at all. Sounds totally legit.
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What a cheery looking couple!! I suppose the photographist told them to look glum but I can’t help but feel they didn’t have to try…
And that reads like “We had a shit time so we don’t think anyone else should have any kind of time.” Like, I once got abused at a football match so now no one should ever be allowed to play football.
Move on loves. |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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"They look happy "
Proper compo faces  |
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They do look like mother and son to be fair, but nobody should receive abuse |
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I've found the swinging community more accepting of plus size than dating sites. |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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"What a cheery looking couple!! I suppose the photographist told them to look glum but I can’t help but feel they didn’t have to try…
And that reads like “We had a shit time so we don’t think anyone else should have any kind of time.” Like, I once got abused at a football match so now no one should ever be allowed to play football.
Move on loves."
The problem I have with reading that is, they want everything is shutting down. That’s like not enjoying yourself in a restaurant and having a bad meal… and wanting every restaurant in the country, shutting down
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Abuse is abuse, no matter what the medium is, it shouldn't be accepted.
I'm not sure how they thought going to the press and plastering their faces in the local press would stop the abuse they had.
If anything it could lead to more I'd have thought. |
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"Abuse is abuse, no matter what the medium is, it shouldn't be accepted.
I'm not sure how they thought going to the press and plastering their faces in the local press would stop the abuse they had.
If anything it could lead to more I'd have thought. "
The only way I can think of doing, that is if I was paid to do it………
Stupid fucking reporters. |
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Well I’m glad that they’re happy now!
No one should ever receive abuse and they’re not wrong about the swinging world being filled with dr*gs, problematic people and judgement but I don’t see that as any different from other parts of life.
I don’t really see any difference between the judgments that they received and those that they’re now making in trying to get clubs closed |
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"They look happy
Proper compo faces "
Where's clegg and foggy ( for those of us old enough to remember Last of the summer W(h)ine |
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"They look happy
Proper compo faces
Where's clegg and foggy ( for those of us old enough to remember Last of the summer W(h)ine "
I loved watching that show on Sundays. My mates and I used to laugh about it on the Monday morning in school. There was not a Nelson so although it was a show for all those older, we just connected with the humour. |
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In their defence; no one should put up with nasty commemts about their appearence. We are better than that |
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I couldn't resist googling Elvis Sparks and found a Robert Elvis Sparks of San Bernardino accused of shooting the Deputy!
No mention of the Sheriff though |
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"In their defence; no one should put up with nasty commemts about their appearence. We are better than that"
Absolutely, I do feel for them if they got abuse because of the way they looked but going to the papers is going to make it 10 x worse because Joe Public will label them perverts |
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"They look happy
Proper compo faces
Where's clegg and foggy ( for those of us old enough to remember Last of the summer W(h)ine
I loved watching that show on Sundays. My mates and I used to laugh about it on the Monday morning in school. There was not a Nelson so although it was a show for all those older, we just connected with the humour. "
Me too Sunday evening after Songs of praise if I remember lol |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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Oh... Wow.
I don't justify bullying or anything like that but just because they've encountered that a few times, that means every website and club should be shut?
Talk about tarnish everyone with the same brush.
Not sure why they've made such a big deal out of it, it says they've removed themselves from the lifestyle and are better for it, good for them but come on...
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It was the linked article "5 notorious dogging spots near Southampton" that caught my eye! X  |
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"Abuse is abuse, no matter what the medium is, it shouldn't be accepted.
I'm not sure how they thought going to the press and plastering their faces in the local press would stop the abuse they had.
If anything it could lead to more I'd have thought.
The only way I can think of doing, that is if I was paid to do it………
Stupid fucking reporters. "
Anything for a headline + someone gullible/distressed/axe to grind isn't a good mix.
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By *avinaTVTV/TS 44 weeks ago
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"I've found the swinging community more accepting of plus size than dating sites."
I totally agree with this (violet) |
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She’d get a full tank emptied on her chin  |
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I do agree with the part about ages not being checked. I also remember the first time I joined a club, I was surprised that all I had to show was my ID and proof of address.
There are policies in clubs that stipulate people who have committed certain crimes cannot join, but that is also unchecked.
Both points are going by the honour system. I don’t know if there’s an easy solution. |
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"I really want to say something but I'm trying to remember the whole not being a bitch thing so I won't. It's not a good look on anyone.
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I agree… it’s not looking good
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"I've found the swinging community more accepting of plus size than dating sites."
Exactly this... I've never seen anything negative, at least in the forums and chat rooms.. I know sometimes DMs might be more wild, but i get some vile DMs too... so 'block, delete, move on' applies to all in that instance! |
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Happy ever after ending - they're planning to get married 
Desperate for news |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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"Well I’m glad that they’re happy now!
No one should ever receive abuse and they’re not wrong about the swinging world being filled with dr*gs, problematic people and judgement but I don’t see that as any different from other parts of life.
I don’t really see any difference between the judgments that they received and those that they’re now making in trying to get clubs closed"
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"I've found the swinging community more accepting of plus size than dating sites."
Get yer letter into The Echo pronto lady!  |
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I'm wondering what sort of people that piece is going to draw in |
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"I've found the swinging community more accepting of plus size than dating sites.
Exactly this... I've never seen anything negative, at least in the forums and chat rooms.. I know sometimes DMs might be more wild, but i get some vile DMs too... so 'block, delete, move on' applies to all in that instance! "
Mods will delete negativity. Just because you don’t read, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen.
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Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck. |
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Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis has left the website. |
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Going by some of the comments posted above no wonder some people don't stay |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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"I suppose going to the press is a step up from starting a 'why can't I get any meets?' thread on here.......
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Hahaha. |
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"Going by some of the comments posted above no wonder some people don't stay "
They shouldn't be too difficult to find I you want a date with them. |
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Bullying is unacceptable behaviour. And there is a certain amount of cliqueiness in this world towards people who don’t tick certain boxes but I don’t think they’ll have much luck getting any website or club shut down though.
And on the other side of the fence, there are the people you politely decline from meeting or having conversations with for whatever your reasons, who then retaliate with abuse.
Neither side is acceptable.
I genuinely hope they find happiness in life and joy despite their experiences.
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Very sadly bullying and discrimination are a fact of life.
It doesn't matter what lifestyle you lead, there is every chance you'll encounter these. God knows I have in many walks of life, but I've never called for something to be banned or closed down because I've had a bad experience.
Seems an odd story for the paper to pick up let alone for that couple to have been content to take to the media.
It very much feels like they've just sent an open invitation for even more vitriol from people not even involved in Swinging! |
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"Going by some of the comments posted above no wonder some people don't stay
They shouldn't be too difficult to find I you want a date with them. "
There's always one  |
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"I've found the swinging community more accepting of plus size than dating sites."
This for me too
Cali |
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I get if you’re not happy with the scene, step back. But to go the newspaper just boggles my mind.  |
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck."
Thank you for demonstrating the type of abuse they got so eloquently. |
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck."
They have more meet veris than you. |
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It's a shame they got abuse, but this lifestyle is not for everyone I guess.
Glad they are getting married soon. |
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Just comes across as publicity hunting tbh,I'm sure we all could have an axe to grind about many websites, just seems strange they have waited twelve years to come forward? |
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck.
They have more meet veris than you. "
I play in the premier league, they play in the conference. |
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck.
Thank you for demonstrating the type of abuse they got so eloquently. "
Would you shag either of them? |
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck.
They have more meet veris than you.
I play in the premier league, they play in the conference."
Maybe in your dreams you do |
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck.
They have more meet veris than you.
I play in the premier league, they play in the conference."
Cute. |
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck.
They have more meet veris than you.
I play in the premier league, they play in the conference.
Maybe in your dreams you do "
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck.
They have more meet veris than you.
I play in the premier league, they play in the conference.
Maybe in your dreams you do
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Wish I hadn't clicked on that link while I was having me tea... |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck.
They have more meet veris than you.
I play in the premier league, they play in the conference.
Maybe in your dreams you do
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Hahaha. Hahaha. |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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Sour grapes springs to mind. They weren't having fun so let's stop anyone else having fun. |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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"Wish I hadn't clicked on that link while I was having me tea... "
Why? |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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I think the paper took advantage of them
And they singled themselves out |
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By *ty31Man 44 weeks ago
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Wotever.
They've got their 15 minutes of fame and maybe a couple of quid to go towards their wedding. |
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"Sour grapes . "
Not as sour as the look on their faces |
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By *og-ManMan 44 weeks ago
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I think maybe they have mental health issues but the newspaper wont help them in that case
I believe its also on the newspapers facebook page so I'd imagine the comments will be nasty on that
The couple concerned can read this thread without being members of the site as can the newspaper so hopefully they don't read the comments of admittedly just one blank profile male because it would cause them pain
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Maybe I'm just being cynical but their names seem very made up?
I'm sorry if it's genuinely their names and I'm not having a go but it wouldn't be the first time a newspaper has made people up for a news story.
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck.
They have more meet veris than you.
I play in the premier league, they play in the conference."
Uh huh, uh huh. |
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck."
Was that the Daily Record's spin on the story? |
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By *inaTitzTV/TS 44 weeks ago
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I couldn't be bothered to read the article or 80 plus comments.
Can you all please assume I posted something witty that also got you hard/wet (delete as appropriate). Ta |
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck.
Was that the Daily Record's spin on the story?"
that made lol |
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By *orny PTMan 44 weeks ago
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"They do have one great point in that there is ZERO age verification done on this site. That does need to change."
I know. what are the centenarians going to do, steal their children's ID and use that? |
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"Maybe I'm just being cynical but their names seem very made up?
I'm sorry if it's genuinely their names and I'm not having a go but it wouldn't be the first time a newspaper has made people up for a news story.
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I've definitely seen them on here |
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By *oxy jWoman 44 weeks ago
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people stop judging them there nothing in that article thats not true people are abused on here/ the scene daily and there are no age checks
there are people on here of all shapes n sizes all sexual types n kinks all types of mental health its so easy to laught at someone because they are not for you
the only thing thev've done wrong is gone to the papers but them and how they look or think is not something to take the piss out of ..smacks of snobbery
and fab is still by far the best site online .... |
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"people stop judging them there nothing in that article thats not true people are abused on here/ the scene daily and there are no age checks
there are people on here of all shapes n sizes all sexual types n kinks all types of mental health its so easy to laught at someone because they are not for you
the only thing thev've done wrong is gone to the papers but them and how they look or think is not something to take the piss out of ..smacks of snobbery
and fab is still by far the best site online .... "
And yet they're demanding it's shut down |
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By *avinaTVTV/TS 44 weeks ago
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"Maybe I'm just being cynical but their names seem very made up?
I'm sorry if it's genuinely their names and I'm not having a go but it wouldn't be the first time a newspaper has made people up for a news story.
I've definitely seen them on here"
I deleted my earlier post, because I second-guessed myself, but I'm now pretty sure they messaged me soon after I first joined - I recognise them. i politely said I wasn't meeting. That was the end of it.
I didn't chase them off, promise! |
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"Maybe I'm just being cynical but their names seem very made up?
I'm sorry if it's genuinely their names and I'm not having a go but it wouldn't be the first time a newspaper has made people up for a news story.
I've definitely seen them on here
I deleted my earlier post, because I second-guessed myself, but I'm now pretty sure they messaged me soon after I first joined - I recognise them. i politely said I wasn't meeting. That was the end of it.
I didn't chase them off, promise! "
^^^^^
We've found the culprit folks.
Call the Sheriff.
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By *avinaTVTV/TS 44 weeks ago
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By *avinaTVTV/TS 44 weeks ago
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Oops - I said, I didn't did it (before accidentally deleting that, and looking guilty, lol) |
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck."
Seriously. What was the need for that?
Has it made you feel better about yourself to be absolutely vile about someone else. Who you don’t know!
We don’t bring ourselves up by dragging others down. |
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By *ickawitchCouple 44 weeks ago
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck.
Seriously. What was the need for that?
Has it made you feel better about yourself to be absolutely vile about someone else. Who you don’t know!
We don’t bring ourselves up by dragging others down."
Well said , bullying in any form is wrong. Even if the individuals are being selfish and spiteful for some wrong they believe they’ve received.
We should be confident enough in ourselves to not feel the need to belittle others on their looks or size, or for any other reason. |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck.
Seriously. What was the need for that?
Has it made you feel better about yourself to be absolutely vile about someone else. Who you don’t know!
We don’t bring ourselves up by dragging others down."
That’s a lot of posts in this thread that I’ve raised an eyebrow up. That one is certainly the worst. |
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck.
Seriously. What was the need for that?
Has it made you feel better about yourself to be absolutely vile about someone else. Who you don’t know!
We don’t bring ourselves up by dragging others down."
It just goes to show they were right at least about some vile people on here. |
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By *ugby 123Couple 44 weeks ago
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck."
I think you just proved their point. |
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You have to be able to take the rejection on here. Bullying? Hmm, not sure about that. It's a tough gig.
No need for abuse though. Website traffic will rocket for a few days, as will the silhouette profiles. |
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By *oxy jWoman 44 weeks ago
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"people stop judging them there nothing in that article thats not true people are abused on here/ the scene daily and there are no age checks
there are people on here of all shapes n sizes all sexual types n kinks all types of mental health its so easy to laught at someone because they are not for you
the only thing thev've done wrong is gone to the papers but them and how they look or think is not something to take the piss out of ..smacks of snobbery
and fab is still by far the best site online ....
And yet they're demanding it's shut down "
and ?? you really dont think that one story is going to do that do you ?? its not the first time swinging has been in the news in fact fab itself has been named loads of times in the past how do you think so many men find out about the site sorry all this story will do it encourage a massive influx on males from the area of that paper ...
there no need for the bullying based on how they look there are 1,000s of couple who will look similar look at the snide bullying and thinking wow this lifestyle dont want us leave the bullying to one side and no one knows thier mental state or indeed if they were poached and conned to tell the story and not only that is the story they printed the story they we told ... we all know the press lie for a living
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"You have to be able to take the rejection on here. Bullying? Hmm, not sure about that. It's a tough gig.
No need for abuse though. Website traffic will rocket for a few days, as will the silhouette profiles. "
True! Thank-you, Thank-you very much |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck.
I think you just proved their point. "
exactly  |
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She looks like her mouth was designed by Jim Henson |
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"Two ugly fat cunts in England try and stop the rest of the world having sex. Good luck.
Seriously. What was the need for that?
Has it made you feel better about yourself to be absolutely vile about someone else. Who you don’t know!
We don’t bring ourselves up by dragging others down."
Thanks for the lecture, I'll remember this moment for the rest of my life, you have truly moved me. |
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By *ugby 123Couple 44 weeks ago
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The story is obviously in the news, lets not give more ammunition for the papers by abusing the people on here.
They say they have given up swinging but if anyone else receives abuse please report and block as Admin will always act if the abuse is verified. |
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