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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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Have you ever met a forum user?
Would you like to meet any?
Do you find people are as you expect them to be? |
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Got a slim chance of meeting one of the higher priestesses of the fora today which I'm really looking forward to, but I think work will get in the way. I have no reason to believe that she isn't as lovely IRL than on here. |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Have you ever met a forum user?
Would you like to meet any?
Do you find people are as you expect them to be?"
Yes
Yes
Most are different to how i imagined - better in person than expected perhaps.. It's always a surprise to discover people can hold a conversation after so much winking and lusting in the lounge |
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By *a LunaWoman 33 weeks ago
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I have, although he’s not a forum famous poster.
He was as I thought he’d be. I mainly chat general shite for ages before meeting so you tend to get a feel for the person. I’m generally lucky like that.
There are one or two I would like to meet, socially. |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Have you ever met a forum user?
Would you like to meet any?
Do you find people are as you expect them to be?"
Yes.
Yes.
Sometimes. … sometimes they surprise me in really fun ways. I’ve never been disappointed to meet for a member, for the record
The horse that has completely expect to be as they are normally are, which is awesome way to get along with them so well.
But then, as those that come along with a certain characteristic out, didn’t expect, and it’s a wonderful surprise, because then you know them a lot more on the forum, and understand how they post and where their oppinions and posts are coming from |
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Yep, met several. Made some lovely friends too. Some people are quieter/shyer than their forum persona but that's not unexpected. |
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If you mean folks who regularly post in the lounge, no. I don't want to gad around the country to meet people |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"Got a slim chance of meeting one of the higher priestesses of the fora today which I'm really looking forward to, but I think work will get in the way. I have no reason to believe that she isn't as lovely IRL than on here."
Higher priestesses. No, no that's just...
I shall keep everything crossed you're able to meet her though, she sounds a joy! |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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Met just the 2.
There's 1 I want to meet, maybe another 1. But that's it really.
People tend to put forums users above others, it's just a bit preachy and lovey and "oh my god aren't you amazing" for me really.
Plus I'm a tad unsociable.
I prefer non forum users for drama free shenanigans.
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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Yes. As per my veris
Yes. I have a list of people I’d like to meet. But probably won’t.
Meh. Mostly. |
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By *mmaleiaWoman 33 weeks ago
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I’d like to meet a few over drinks, 1 or 2 over a bed |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"Have you ever met a forum user?
Would you like to meet any?
Do you find people are as you expect them to be?
Yes
Yes
Most are different to how i imagined - better in person than expected perhaps.. It's always a surprise to discover people can hold a conversation after so much winking and lusting in the lounge "
There's an awful lot of winking and lusting in these 'ere parts isn't there? It's great when it can translate to real life though. |
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There are a few I'd like to meet but distance is an issue.
Working on arranging the diary so I can get some trips down the road to say hello.
Although if venturing into the wild lands up here, I'd make time too
MrsAbz |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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emmm yip 2
both by total accident both probably don’t even know it was me
one I blow and fucked meet them in a sauna belve it or not didn’t realise they were a formite till I seen them post oppps and no I didn’t message them or anything to tell them not seen them post in ages though they were quite neverive sed it was they first time wasn’t the best sex condom was a bit off a problem and they went a bit floppy play end and we went or separate ways
The second one was on a train was on the way to Newcastle had a suit case in my hand and phone and went to put my suit case in the storage rack and phone came flying out my hand and land at they feet
They picked it up hand me it back I sed thanks and went and sat down never told them or messaged them about it don’t see the need to they still post from time to time no idear if they learking or even remember
But if so ones again sorry for nearly hit you with my phone it was total untental and thank you so much for hand it back to me if your reading this |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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Yes
Yes
Seeing the mannerisms and facial expressions is always oddly surprising and delightful after seeing them communicate on here in written word only. They usually seem shorter than I imagined. You're all giants in my head.
Nell |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"I have, although he’s not a forum famous poster.
He was as I thought he’d be. I mainly chat general shite for ages before meeting so you tend to get a feel for the person. I’m generally lucky like that.
There are one or two I would like to meet, socially."
What's forum famous?
It's good you can get a feel for a person beforehand - I do prefer talking a fair bit if I'm meeting someone not for a group social for the reason you mentioned. |
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"I have, although he’s not a forum famous poster.
He was as I thought he’d be. I mainly chat general shite for ages before meeting so you tend to get a feel for the person. I’m generally lucky like that.
There are one or two I would like to meet, socially.
What's forum famous?
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Ask Joe Beans!!! |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"Have you ever met a forum user?
Would you like to meet any?
Do you find people are as you expect them to be?
Yes.
Yes.
Sometimes. … sometimes they surprise me in really fun ways. I’ve never been disappointed to meet for a member, for the record
The horse that has completely expect to be as they are normally are, which is awesome way to get along with them so well.
But then, as those that come along with a certain characteristic out, didn’t expect, and it’s a wonderful surprise, because then you know them a lot more on the forum, and understand how they post and where their oppinions and posts are coming from "
Oh Woody this is such a lovely post! Yay for positive experiences, it's nice to read. Sometimes there's too much focus on the negative.
I really enjoy meeting people and then being able to understand their posts more. Their sense of humour, when they're being mischievous. It can be like a missing jigsaw piece. |
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Yes and very nice it was too.Like anything else though, sometimes you click with people, sometimes not, whether a social meet or more. Things can be different in real life to a forum. |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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Wait do you mean meet meet? |
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Just one and yes pretty much as expected him to b from pics/chat x |
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"Have you ever met a forum user?
Would you like to meet any?
Do you find people are as you expect them to be?"
Yes.
Yes.
I've often been surprised at how different people are in person, usually pleasantly.
Forum folk seem to be good people. |
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Yes, I have.
Yes, I would.
It's always a surprise. Mostly a nice one. |
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Met several who have posted on forum.
Most lovely, a couple not quite as opinionated in real life.
We do have a glance at posts before meeting so as not to make arrangements with those who have a preference different to ours.
Saves time and effort. |
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Yep, both naked and clothed.
The naked ones were amazing and have been some of my favourite meets. The clothed ones have been great on the whole, mainly at organised socials. It's been great meeting them and enjoying the jokes and company |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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Only one from the forum and he was even nicer than I'd imagined.
There's a couple I'd like to meet |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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Reading the thread I’m sure there are some lovely forum users to meet we often go to a club in Leeds be cool to seem some for the forum users there some time x |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"Yep, met several. Made some lovely friends too. Some people are quieter/shyer than their forum persona but that's not unexpected. "
I think of the forum as being a snapshot of how a person is feeling at that particular moment in time. How they'd talk to people they feel comfortable/relaxed around.
I tend not to... judge people for being quieter or more shy - they might just be shy until they know you. ND with a sensory overload. Not having a good day. Myriad of reasons for it, really. |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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We have met a few through organised socials and 2x1, 2x2 and 1x1 socials most were exactly how we thought they would be as in personality and looks.. |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"Wait do you mean meet meet?"
Meet meet! I do that, repeat a word to emphasise the "other" nature of it.
No, I dislike the word meet when it comes to talking about fucking people, really efficient towel to my quim sort of effect.
You can talk about that as well if you want but I can safely say I will not be. |
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I’ve met quite a lot socially. A couple for more.
I don’t think I’ve ever been disappointed. But people are people. Different in a pub to a hotel room. Different online to in life. We all adapt slightly to our comfort zones and company.
I daresay quite a few of them found me to be quite different in real life. (Sorry ) |
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Met lots of forum users over the years.......
Was going to share my experience of them....but decide to hold my tongue, what's going on with that one
Mr |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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By *mmaleiaWoman 33 weeks ago
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"Reading the thread I’m sure there are some lovely forum users to meet we often go to a club in Leeds be cool to seem some for the forum users there some time x" the rock/alt 1? I’m hoping to get there at some point |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Have you ever met a forum user?
Would you like to meet any?
Do you find people are as you expect them to be?
Yes.
Yes.
Sometimes. … sometimes they surprise me in really fun ways. I’ve never been disappointed to meet for a member, for the record
The horse that has completely expect to be as they are normally are, which is awesome way to get along with them so well.
But then, as those that come along with a certain characteristic out, didn’t expect, and it’s a wonderful surprise, because then you know them a lot more on the forum, and understand how they post and where their oppinions and posts are coming from
Oh Woody this is such a lovely post! Yay for positive experiences, it's nice to read. Sometimes there's too much focus on the negative.
I really enjoy meeting people and then being able to understand their posts more. Their sense of humour, when they're being mischievous. It can be like a missing jigsaw piece. "
Yeah that’s it, and I wasn’t talking about meeting for sex, I’m talking about meeting a person in a social way.
I know some people don’t text well, so their personality will never come through. (Better face to face) they can come alive when you’re with them.
Then there is the person who is easy to make blush, or laugh and you don’t get to see that on a here. Some people have a wicked sense of humour, and they don’t get to say it on a forum which moves so quickly, and someone more prolific that posts has already said it. (I’m not sure if a lot of people pick up on that. )
Also, some a lot more flirty than they appear on the forum |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"If you mean folks who regularly post in the lounge, no. I don't want to gad around the country to meet people "
Gad. You're going to get this emote Well and you're going to have to deal with it because I didn't imagine, in my wildest dreams, that someone would use gad on this thread.
Anyway, fair. |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Reading the thread I’m sure there are some lovely forum users to meet we often go to a club in Leeds be cool to seem some for the forum users there some time xthe rock/alt 1? I’m hoping to get there at some point " we go to Pandora in Leeds it’s just our favourite place to go. There is a rock themed night coming up but sadly we can’t actually be there for that night which we are gutted about x |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Wait do you mean meet meet?
Meet meet! I do that, repeat a word to emphasise the "other" nature of it.
No, I dislike the word meet when it comes to talking about fucking people, really efficient towel to my quim sort of effect.
You can talk about that as well if you want but I can safely say I will not be. "
Good because I would never meet anyone from the forums for sex. They’re annoying |
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I have met a couple of people.
No surprises. Apart from actually how small they really are |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Reading the thread I’m sure there are some lovely forum users to meet we often go to a club in Leeds be cool to seem some for the forum users there some time xthe rock/alt 1? I’m hoping to get there at some point we go to Pandora in Leeds it’s just our favourite place to go. There is a rock themed night coming up but sadly we can’t actually be there for that night which we are gutted about x"
Rick themed???
“Take me home to the Paradise City where the grass is green and the girls are pretty!!…”
Please tell me they used that slogan! |
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By *mmaleiaWoman 33 weeks ago
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"Reading the thread I’m sure there are some lovely forum users to meet we often go to a club in Leeds be cool to seem some for the forum users there some time xthe rock/alt 1? I’m hoping to get there at some point we go to Pandora in Leeds it’s just our favourite place to go. There is a rock themed night coming up but sadly we can’t actually be there for that night which we are gutted about x" I think I maybe up in May for that? |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"Met lots of forum users over the years.......
Was going to share my experience of them....but decide to hold my tongue, what's going on with that one
Mr "
Well... I'm glad you posted this anyway, hi Mr. I'm going to say holding your tongue is a very, very good idea.
Well done on that control. |
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By *mmaleiaWoman 33 weeks ago
East Northamptonshire |
"Reading the thread I’m sure there are some lovely forum users to meet we often go to a club in Leeds be cool to seem some for the forum users there some time xthe rock/alt 1? I’m hoping to get there at some point we go to Pandora in Leeds it’s just our favourite place to go. There is a rock themed night coming up but sadly we can’t actually be there for that night which we are gutted about x
Rick themed???
“Take me home to the Paradise City where the grass is green and the girls are pretty!!…”
Please tell me they used that slogan! " you need employing as slogan guy for sure Woody! |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"Met just the 2.
There's 1 I want to meet, maybe another 1. But that's it really.
People tend to put forums users above others, it's just a bit preachy and lovey and "oh my god aren't you amazing" for me really.
Plus I'm a tad unsociable.
I prefer non forum users for drama free shenanigans.
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I don't know if they do. Sorry JAG. I think there's a certain familiarity that can happen because of it but I don't think people think forum users are somehow a cut above. Maybe some do.
Weirdos. |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Reading the thread I’m sure there are some lovely forum users to meet we often go to a club in Leeds be cool to seem some for the forum users there some time xthe rock/alt 1? I’m hoping to get there at some point we go to Pandora in Leeds it’s just our favourite place to go. There is a rock themed night coming up but sadly we can’t actually be there for that night which we are gutted about x
Rick themed???
“Take me home to the Paradise City where the grass is green and the girls are pretty!!…”
Please tell me they used that slogan! " I’ll have to speak to the owner and ask her to add
It to the slogan lol |
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Yes a few now and wasn't suprised. |
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Yes I've met a couple of them.
Yes, there are a few names I'd like to put faces too.
They have been as expected or better than hoped so far. It's always a pleasant surprise when the conversation flows as easily as it does from behind the screen |
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"Wait do you mean meet meet?"
I think she meant meat meet. |
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Yes, I've met three forum regulars.
Would definitely meet more given the opportunity, as (so far) it's been an absolute delight to meet them in person. |
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Non-forum users can cause much drama. |
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I've met loads of forum users, some looker different to how I imagined them. I tend to pick a hair colour for people who don't show heads, and usually get it wrong.
People often act differently to how they type, so I'm not surprised when the outgoing joker is actually a wall flower in person.
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By *ustBoWoman 33 weeks ago
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Yes I've met a few from the Irish forums.
Mostly at mngs that I have been to . And a few who I chatted to we met for a catch up in real life when it became possible.
My bestie on here I met through the forums,I liked his posts on the forums so it was one of the reasons I got in touch with him initially.
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Wait do you mean meet meet?
I think she meant meat meet."
You can meet my meat |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Wait do you mean meet meet?
I think she meant meat meet."
Oh. I didn’t think that’s what we were talking about.
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Yes, yes, mostly yes. No waffle here!
Mrs TMN x |
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I have met quite a few, yes…
Some people don’t match the idea I had of them in my head at all. But that is not necessarily a bad thing!
Many of them I have seen from a distance without saying hello. |
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I am basically the same as you imagine from my pics and hilarious chat only I also have a FACE |
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I’ve met loads and I don’t think anyone surprised me in a negative way because they expectations were super low to begin with.
Had some excellent nights/weekends with forumers and hopefully there are many more to come.
There are still a good few that I’d like to meet and haven’t been fortunate enough to do so yet |
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Yeah I’ve met loads & some are good friends.
I’m probably less interested in meeting new ones sexually the longer I’m on here! Existing ones are far safer
I think they are generally much nicer in person than they can seem online |
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"Have you ever met a forum user?
Would you like to meet any?
Do you find people are as you expect them to be?"
Yes quite a few
Yes there are still forum people I’d like to meet
Everyone I have met has been pretty much how I expected them to be.. but much smaller |
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I've met a few, I'd like to meet more, not all for sex some for curiosity, some I think we'd just get on well & some to poke in the eye
Mrs |
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We met some a few years ago. They were mostly as expected. |
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I have indeed and it’s been lovely.
You know who you are. X |
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By *edeWoman 33 weeks ago
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Some are exactly as I expected - others not so much.
One has been more than I could have ever hoped for |
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"Have you ever met a forum user?
Would you like to meet any?
Do you find people are as you expect them to be?"
Yes
No
Yes |
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"Some are exactly as I expected - others not so much.
One has been more than I could have ever hoped for "
You’re too kind |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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Never been in the forums before today. I didntt realise this was were people came to chat. Its hars enough to meet someone on here anyway |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Some are exactly as I expected - others not so much.
One has been more than I could have ever hoped for "
Moist |
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I don’t think Ive met anybody from here - there are lots Id like to meet bit in person im even better looking, mire entertaining, witty , charming, sexy, funny, knowledgeable, sensual but above all humble… and a woman can only take so much perfection before she gets the feels and I’ve left too many broken hearted husks of women in my wake to do that again!!! But PM if interested |
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I used to love going to and running socials back on my singles profile. At the moment we are just concentrating on us but I'm a bitch for the forums lol
Evie |
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Oh and as for the rest of your question (I forgot it when I posted before) meeting face to face can actually help change minds about individuals, both ways. Some I have thought were dicks weren't actually that bad. Others I thought were funny were mega egos in real life.
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I’ve met quite a few forum users, I’m lucky and proud to count a few as genuine friends.
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by a few, some I’ve been shocked by. After all, forumites are just people that post on the internet.
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"Some are exactly as I expected - others not so much.
One has been more than I could have ever hoped for "
Ach! You make my heart burst |
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"Wait do you mean meet meet?
I think she meant meat meet.
Oh. I didn’t think that’s what we were talking about.
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Got meat? |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"I’d like to meet a few over drinks, 1 or 2 over a bed "
This is so smooth. Love it. |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Some are exactly as I expected - others not so much.
One has been more than I could have ever hoped for
Ach! You make my heart burst "
MOIST! |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"There are a few I'd like to meet but distance is an issue.
Working on arranging the diary so I can get some trips down the road to say hello.
Although if venturing into the wild lands up here, I'd make time too
MrsAbz"
You should Mrs Abz! Road trips are great fun.
Wild lands. Aberdeenshire will always have a piece of my heart. It's truly beautiful. |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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I've met a reasonably prolific forum user.
I suppose unfairly I did have quite high expectations but the reality exceeded even those.
I was definitely punching |
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I don't think there's anyone in particular I'm dying to meet who I haven't already.
I look forward to meeting all new people, regardless of who they are.
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"emmm yip 2
both by total accident both probably don’t even know it was me
one I blow and fucked meet them in a sauna belve it or not didn’t realise they were a formite till I seen them post oppps and no I didn’t message them or anything to tell them not seen them post in ages though they were quite neverive sed it was they first time wasn’t the best sex condom was a bit off a problem and they went a bit floppy play end and we went or separate ways
The second one was on a train was on the way to Newcastle had a suit case in my hand and phone and went to put my suit case in the storage rack and phone came flying out my hand and land at they feet
They picked it up hand me it back I sed thanks and went and sat down never told them or messaged them about it don’t see the need to they still post from time to time no idear if they learking or even remember
But if so ones again sorry for nearly hit you with my phone it was total untental and thank you so much for hand it back to me if your reading this "
I really didn't mean meat meet but I guess I left it vague and open deliberately.
I do wonder sometimes if people spot when they're mentioned on posts. Have a 'oh shit they're talking about me' moment. That's another thread for another time. |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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Seeing the mannerisms and facial expressions is always oddly surprising and delightful after seeing them communicate on here in written word only. They usually seem shorter than I imagined. You're all giants in my head.
Nell"
Nell. Oh Nell. Oh I have a video to send you about the 'tism rizz! It explains so much.
P.S People are giants compared to you. |
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Pre-pandemic I went to a few of the lounge social parties in Manchester, even got to the point where some of the forum regulars would recognise me and welcome me. I always felt like an outsider though, a late comer to a social group, someone who didn't know the secret password. A lot due to my own insecurities, to my lack of comfort in any large groups. Some due to my hearing problem (following conversations at parties sucks when you've got tinnitus), some due to my problems remembering names (seriously embarrassing when you can even go blank on the names of people in your work team, people that you've known for many years). It's been a lot better on the few occasions when I've met forumites either singly or in small groups, but maybe that's just because they must be the welcoming type to want to meet me anyway. |
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By *alcon77Man 33 weeks ago
under the sun & the moon |
"Pre-pandemic I went to a few of the lounge social parties in Manchester, even got to the point where some of the forum regulars would recognise me and welcome me. I always felt like an outsider though, a late comer to a social group, someone who didn't know the secret password. A lot due to my own insecurities, to my lack of comfort in any large groups. Some due to my hearing problem (following conversations at parties sucks when you've got tinnitus), some due to my problems remembering names (seriously embarrassing when you can even go blank on the names of people in your work team, people that you've known for many years). It's been a lot better on the few occasions when I've met forumites either singly or in small groups, but maybe that's just because they must be the welcoming type to want to meet me anyway."
I'd like to meet you Polly.
You're an interesting person |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"Yes, yes, mostly yes. No waffle here!
Mrs TMN x"
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By *edeWoman 33 weeks ago
the abyss |
"Some are exactly as I expected - others not so much.
One has been more than I could have ever hoped for
Ach! You make my heart burst
MOIST! "
I am a bit damp it has to be said |
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By *ddie1966Man 33 weeks ago
Paper Town Central, Essex. |
"Have you ever met a forum user?
Would you like to meet any?
Do you find people are as you expect them to be?
Yes
Yes
Most are different to how i imagined - better in person than expected perhaps.. It's always a surprise to discover people can hold a conversation after so much winking and lusting in the lounge "
Exactly as the lovely lady says.
I go with an open mind and I leave with joy in my heart. |
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I love meeting forum people.
The best part for me is that you've managed to read their voice and get an feel for their character through their posts in a way that a profile and some photos can never do.
Real life meets are about the only way that I can try and win someone over, I'm not photogenic, and compared to the competition, nothing remarkable or noteworthy so to get the chance for someone get to see me and my personality in the real for me is really important. |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"Yes I've met a couple of them.
Yes, there are a few names I'd like to put faces too.
They have been as expected or better than hoped so far. It's always a pleasant surprise when the conversation flows as easily as it does from behind the screen "
Ah, Bella! Good to read you again.
It's a lovely surprise to have. There's a part of me that always hopes things translate but I try and not have too much hope. Expectation. I like when people surprise me and they're better, more enjoyable to be around than I'd thought mistakenly. |
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Yes I've met a fair few
Yes there are a fair few more I'd like to meet
And yes pretty much, some people find it easier to be open on here but quieter or shy in real life, myself being one of those
Tinder |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"I have met quite a few, yes…
Some people don’t match the idea I had of them in my head at all. But that is not necessarily a bad thing!
Many of them I have seen from a distance without saying hello. "
Why have you not said hello to the distant forum users? You should have! I've found that the vast majority are really rather friendly in person. Entertaining. And not intimidating. x |
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We met some.
They are usually shorter than they say they are.
Also, they mostly can’t dance.
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"We met some.
They are usually shorter than they say they are.
Also, they mostly can’t dance.
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I can dance! |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"We met some.
They are usually shorter than they say they are.
Also, they mostly can’t dance.
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I'm not short |
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"We met some.
They are usually shorter than they say they are.
Also, they mostly can’t dance.
I'm not short"
I’d like to short you out. |
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By *bi HaiveMan 33 weeks ago
Forum Mod Cheeseville, Somerset |
Over the years I've met hundreds. Largely due to organising and attending big socials. But I'll confess a dozen years ago I was a bit of a forum whore and did meet several for more than justva cuppa.
There's many more I'd love to meet, but as always....geography.
And the vast majority have been very similar to their online personas. Which is always good and makes for enjoyable encounters, rather than drama. |
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By *sWyldWoman 33 weeks ago
Edinburgh |
I've met and gotten to know many forum people over the years. Some I've met only once, fleetingly at socials, others I've become quite close to.
Mostly people are as I imagine them to be. There's been one or two over the years I've just not got on with but for the most part it's always been pretty positive. |
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By *mmaleiaWoman 33 weeks ago
East Northamptonshire |
"I’d like to meet a few over drinks, 1 or 2 over a bed
This is so smooth. Love it."
*bows* |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"I don’t think Ive met anybody from here - there are lots Id like to meet bit in person im even better looking, mire entertaining, witty , charming, sexy, funny, knowledgeable, sensual but above all humble… and a woman can only take so much perfection before she gets the feels and I’ve left too many broken hearted husks of women in my wake to do that again!!! But PM if interested "
I imagine you've received a deluge of quim after that poetic modesty. You should meet a forum user. Say fuck it. One more broken hearted husk won't burn the world. |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Met just the 2.
There's 1 I want to meet, maybe another 1. But that's it really.
People tend to put forums users above others, it's just a bit preachy and lovey and "oh my god aren't you amazing" for me really.
Plus I'm a tad unsociable.
I prefer non forum users for drama free shenanigans.
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Oh you are back |
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I definitely would some wonderful people on the forum including everyone on this thread!!
I enjoy the forum more than the site honestly. |
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"Yes
Yes
Seeing the mannerisms and facial expressions is always oddly surprising and delightful after seeing them communicate on here in written word only. They usually seem shorter than I imagined. You're all giants in my head.
Nell"
I'm definitely shorter |
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"I don’t think Ive met anybody from here - there are lots Id like to meet bit in person im even better looking, mire entertaining, witty , charming, sexy, funny, knowledgeable, sensual but above all humble… and a woman can only take so much perfection before she gets the feels and I’ve left too many broken hearted husks of women in my wake to do that again!!! But PM if interested
I imagine you've received a deluge of quim after that poetic modesty. You should meet a forum user. Say fuck it. One more broken hearted husk won't burn the world."
Well volunteered!! When you’re ready!! |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Yes
Yes
Seeing the mannerisms and facial expressions is always oddly surprising and delightful after seeing them communicate on here in written word only. They usually seem shorter than I imagined. You're all giants in my head.
Nell
I'm definitely shorter "
I think you’re quite tall actually? |
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"Yes
Yes
Seeing the mannerisms and facial expressions is always oddly surprising and delightful after seeing them communicate on here in written word only. They usually seem shorter than I imagined. You're all giants in my head.
Nell
I'm definitely shorter
I think you’re quite tall actually? "
I am if I haul my ass out of my chair. I only do that for special people tho |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Yes
Yes
Seeing the mannerisms and facial expressions is always oddly surprising and delightful after seeing them communicate on here in written word only. They usually seem shorter than I imagined. You're all giants in my head.
Nell
I'm definitely shorter
I think you’re quite tall actually?
I am if I haul my ass out of my chair. I only do that for special people tho "
Lucky people |
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"Yes
Yes
Seeing the mannerisms and facial expressions is always oddly surprising and delightful after seeing them communicate on here in written word only. They usually seem shorter than I imagined. You're all giants in my head.
Nell
I'm definitely shorter
I think you’re quite tall actually?
I am if I haul my ass out of my chair. I only do that for special people tho
Lucky people "
If they can tolerate the creaking |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"emmm yip 2
both by total accident both probably don’t even know it was me
one I blow and fucked meet them in a sauna belve it or not didn’t realise they were a formite till I seen them post oppps and no I didn’t message them or anything to tell them not seen them post in ages though they were quite neverive sed it was they first time wasn’t the best sex condom was a bit off a problem and they went a bit floppy play end and we went or separate ways
The second one was on a train was on the way to Newcastle had a suit case in my hand and phone and went to put my suit case in the storage rack and phone came flying out my hand and land at they feet
They picked it up hand me it back I sed thanks and went and sat down never told them or messaged them about it don’t see the need to they still post from time to time no idear if they learking or even remember
But if so ones again sorry for nearly hit you with my phone it was total untental and thank you so much for hand it back to me if your reading this
I really didn't mean meat meet but I guess I left it vague and open deliberately.
I do wonder sometimes if people spot when they're mentioned on posts. Have a 'oh shit they're talking about me' moment. That's another thread for another time. "
OPPs my bad there’s me over shareing once’s again and yes I do wonder as well and yes definitely a idear for another time |
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Yes
Yes
Sometimes. It's quite interesting that a few I've met are nothing like their online persona, not in a bad or good way, but just different |
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Met several and can vouch for the majority of comments, that my online perception of them was largely inaccurate to their real-life persona. I guess this is typical of a vast array of social media users (not just sex/meet sites) who post without inhibition. |
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Yes and yes
For us they’ve always been what we expected, as we spent a lot of time getting to know them first |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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They don’t venture into the lounge if that still counts.
There’s lots I’d like to meet, even just socially.
I think everyone is a little different to how we imagine they are going to be. It’s not always bad though. |
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Yes and yes and sometimes, maybe my preconceived ideas of how a person looks are a little off!
I do love to meet new people though, especially those I've bounced off on the forums (or bounced on off the forums...)
Cherry x |
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I only had my first social with members of this forum per-se Saturday. I didn’t get to meet as many of those I wished to meet, as I had originally hoped. My wife & time had other plans, lol….short leash?!??
However expectation wise, most I had the opportunity to spend time with certainly came across more personable and made it easier to tune in to ‘their’ voice. Pleasant indeed. Some Different? sure, but that’s a good thing. Get comfortable being uncomfortable.
Of course, that goes without saying those I wished to meet but never had an appropriate opportunity; I’m Hoping to change that one day soon? If you’re one of them, feel free to ping me for a coffee Social; I’ll buy the coffee.
I will attend future socials. Might even roll my sleeves up, watch this space.
Very best regards
Paul / Chad |
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Hey, if any women or couples, and I’d say, guy’s too, but I don’t think my account settings will allow you to feel free to message me if you enjoy music and travel, as that’s my 2 passions in life, and it would be great to chat with someone else that enjoys the same but even if you don’t feel free to message me, about other stuff and if you’re having a bad day and just want someone to talk to |
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I did go to a social a number of years ago and a Munch …. The social was great as I met lots that I had chatted to .. and was the start of a number of friendships that continue… the Munch ( not sure if these still happen? Meeting for lunch somewhere) - the behaviour was very good to start with but as the wine hit.. some got a little ‘carried away’ and maybe forgot they were in a restaurant in the middle of the day… kinda put me off group stuff after that. |
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By *irthandgirthMan 33 weeks ago
Camberley occasionally doncaster |
I've met around 20 forum users, past and present - including some 'forumite royalty' stunning ladies. A smattering more for social meets.
Many have moved on, some remain dear friends and others I don't interact with. Most have been delightful in person. |
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Prior to our long term absence from here, I (George) met about half a dozen ladies from the forum. Most have either gone completely or rarely post now. All were wonderful upon first meeting, but no, over time it certainly didn’t go as expected with some of them. One is still a good friend, I’m happy to say, even though we don’t talk as intensely as we used to, but I would be there for her in heartbeat if she needed me.
This time around, I don’t think we’ve met anyone outside of one little group social (everybody in attendance was wonderful).
I don’t elevate people from the forums, I just find connecting here is more organic because you have the opportunity to bump into each other in the virtual market square. It’s less direct, and evolves more naturally Xx |
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"I have indeed and it’s been lovely.
You know who you are. X"
Thanks Fiddles, love you too. |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"I've met around 20 forum users, past and present - including some 'forumite royalty' stunning ladies. A smattering more for social meets.
Many have moved on, some remain dear friends and others I don't interact with. Most have been delightful in person."
What's "forumite royalty"? I appreciate it's been quoted and possibly doesn't reflect your views but I'm curious as to what it is. Much like forum famous, earlier in the thread. |
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Yeah hundreds at socials over the years.
Some are what I thought, some not so much. |
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"I've met around 20 forum users, past and present - including some 'forumite royalty' stunning ladies. A smattering more for social meets.
Many have moved on, some remain dear friends and others I don't interact with. Most have been delightful in person.
What's "forumite royalty"? I appreciate it's been quoted and possibly doesn't reflect your views but I'm curious as to what it is. Much like forum famous, earlier in the thread."
I’m not a fan of the term but I think of people like Granny, Taff, Gemini Man, Princess Peach when people say that. Miss them |
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"Have you ever met a forum user?
Would you like to meet any?
Do you find people are as you expect them to be?" I've met many of them over my years ... most were exactly how I imagined. Except seaside.... he was way funnier than I expected |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"Hey, if any women or couples, and I’d say, guy’s too, but I don’t think my account settings will allow you to feel free to message me if you enjoy music and travel, as that’s my 2 passions in life, and it would be great to chat with someone else that enjoys the same but even if you don’t feel free to message me, about other stuff and if you’re having a bad day and just want someone to talk to "
You really are a sweetheart, Oasis. |
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"Hey, if any women or couples, and I’d say, guy’s too, but I don’t think my account settings will allow you to feel free to message me if you enjoy music and travel, as that’s my 2 passions in life, and it would be great to chat with someone else that enjoys the same but even if you don’t feel free to message me, about other stuff and if you’re having a bad day and just want someone to talk to
You really are a sweetheart, Oasis. "
He's a rock n roll star. |
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By *r TriomanMan 33 weeks ago
Chippenham Malmesbury area |
Met one once, she was amazing; we hit it off on the forum even though I was above her age limit, we met after which she raised her age limit. Not met any Forum Folk since and I don't really have any in mind that I'd like to meet, possibly one or two maybe. |
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I have met a number of forum posters. Most have been delightful and some absolutely incredible.
But also some have been a little salty, maybe they just had a bad day.
Who knows.
I'd meet them again though |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"Over the years I've met hundreds. Largely due to organising and attending big socials. But I'll confess a dozen years ago I was a bit of a forum whore and did meet several for more than justva cuppa.
There's many more I'd love to meet, but as always....geography.
And the vast majority have been very similar to their online personas. Which is always good and makes for enjoyable encounters, rather than drama. "
Geography can be a right 'mare, can't it? Right now I've been thinking about that. Anyway, when you want to make it happen (a general you), you do.
I agree with the last part - I've experienced relatively little drama in my time on here. The majority of encounters I've thoroughly enjoyed, I like learning people and understanding more of why they post in particular ways, about certain topics. |
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"Hey, if any women or couples, and I’d say, guy’s too, but I don’t think my account settings will allow you to feel free to message me if you enjoy music and travel, as that’s my 2 passions in life, and it would be great to chat with someone else that enjoys the same but even if you don’t feel free to message me, about other stuff and if you’re having a bad day and just want someone to talk to
You really are a sweetheart, Oasis.
He's a rock n roll star." There's no easy way out
The day's moving just too fast for me
I need some time in the sunshine
I've gotta slow it right down |
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Yes, lots. It's lovely to put a face to the people whose posts I enjoy on here.
Yes, there are more to meet!
On the whole they've been what I expected. Some have become really good friends
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"Have you ever met a forum user?
Would you like to meet any?
Do you find people are as you expect them to be?"
Yes!!
Yes, happy to meet more of them in a social situation seeing as I’m a social gangbanger
Most people I have met from fab are from the forums these days.
I never really have a preconceived idea of what anyone is like before I meet them so it’s always a delightful pleasure to see them. |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"Prior to our long term absence from here, I (George) met about half a dozen ladies from the forum. Most have either gone completely or rarely post now. All were wonderful upon first meeting, but no, over time it certainly didn’t go as expected with some of them. One is still a good friend, I’m happy to say, even though we don’t talk as intensely as we used to, but I would be there for her in heartbeat if she needed me.
This time around, I don’t think we’ve met anyone outside of one little group social (everybody in attendance was wonderful).
I don’t elevate people from the forums, I just find connecting here is more organic because you have the opportunity to bump into each other in the virtual market square. It’s less direct, and evolves more naturally Xx"
A virtual market square. Or a place where you exchange ideas, views on the world, debate, sometimes even learn.
Also known as... a forum. :D
P.S I really like this post. |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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I haven't,most are too far away. I think I probably imagine them very different to how they actually are.. |
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"I haven't,most are too far away. I think I probably imagine them very different to how they actually are.. "
Whaaaaaaaaat? You're in Yorks! There are loads around you, and across the Pennines! Try Aberdeen FFS. There are about 3 people and sheep! |
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"Prior to our long term absence from here, I (George) met about half a dozen ladies from the forum. Most have either gone completely or rarely post now. All were wonderful upon first meeting, but no, over time it certainly didn’t go as expected with some of them. One is still a good friend, I’m happy to say, even though we don’t talk as intensely as we used to, but I would be there for her in heartbeat if she needed me.
This time around, I don’t think we’ve met anyone outside of one little group social (everybody in attendance was wonderful).
I don’t elevate people from the forums, I just find connecting here is more organic because you have the opportunity to bump into each other in the virtual market square. It’s less direct, and evolves more naturally Xx
A virtual market square. Or a place where you exchange ideas, views on the world, debate, sometimes even learn.
Also known as... a forum. :D
P.S I really like this post. "
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By *irthandgirthMan 33 weeks ago
Camberley occasionally doncaster |
"I've met around 20 forum users, past and present - including some 'forumite royalty' stunning ladies. A smattering more for social meets.
Many have moved on, some remain dear friends and others I don't interact with. Most have been delightful in person.
What's "forumite royalty"? I appreciate it's been quoted and possibly doesn't reflect your views but I'm curious as to what it is. Much like forum famous, earlier in the thread.
I’m not a fan of the term but I think of people like Granny, Taff, Gemini Man, Princess Peach when people say that. Miss them "
Hence the quotation marks. I met several lovely ladies who were loved on the forums and also topped the hot pics every time they posted a pic. |
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By *hagTonightMan 33 weeks ago
From the land of haribos. |
No. I havent met any forumiter yet, but yes. I would like to meet some too |
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We’ve not met a forumer from here but as a couple we first met on one many years ago now. |
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Yes. Met a few. All a right good laugh |
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Met a few, it's always interesting to meet up with people who are not in your immediate social circle, but can open up new avenues for one's life to proceed in a manner one never imagined. |
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"I have met a couple of people.
No surprises. Apart from actually how small they really are " only just realised we have met you... lol |
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I met many forum users back in the day.
Some where quieter than they are online but most where nice.
Noone I want to meet now |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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No
Yeah a few I’d like to get to know more
Not sure
Haven’t meet anyone so I wouldn’t know |
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Oh as for the the term "Fab royalty" it really makes me piss myself.
Noone is better than anyone else |
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Definately Missyeauxbleus by a mile, surely |
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I’ve met a few, they’ve all been, well - fab.
If we’ve met, I enjoyed every second of it. Thank you. |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Have you ever met a forum user?
Would you like to meet any?
Do you find people are as you expect them to be?"
No
No
No |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"No. I havent met any forumiter yet, but yes. I would like to meet some too "
Go for it Shag you only live once. |
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"Have you ever met a forum user?
Would you like to meet any?
Do you find people are as you expect them to be?"
I have
I would
And some people yes and some not so much |
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"Definately Missyeauxbleus by a mile, surely "
So sorry, someone just alerted me to this. It was meant for the Best big bum on fab thread and posted on this by mistake. Apologies. |
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"Wait do you mean meet meet?"
Oh I hadn't even thought like that lol |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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I not sure if I have met any forum users.
No.
I used to go out a lot but with most socials not in Kent.
This year so far ...no
Do you really get a feel . No.
Yous lot in your click. |
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By *hagTonightMan 33 weeks ago
From the land of haribos. |
"No. I havent met any forumiter yet, but yes. I would like to meet some too
Go for it Shag you only live once." Hi becs and yes. I will go for it too and yes, you are right there, you only live once too |
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By *irtymCouple 33 weeks ago
Scotland |
No but have saw and spoke to couple real life porn stars on here |
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By *irthandgirthMan 33 weeks ago
Camberley occasionally doncaster |
"Oh as for the the term "Fab royalty" it really makes me piss myself.
Noone is better than anyone else"
That's your definition.
For me it means 'instantly recognisable and bloody everywhere' and generally liked by everyone. Nothing to do with being better than anyone else. |
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"Oh as for the the term "Fab royalty" it really makes me piss myself.
Noone is better than anyone else
That's your definition.
For me it means 'instantly recognisable and bloody everywhere' and generally liked by everyone. Nothing to do with being better than anyone else."
I get that, but by using the term "royalty" it makes people wonder who that could be and can make others feel lesser and to me, that's not what the forums should be about. |
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I have!
I’ve met enough
Yes. Some are and I’m very lucky to have met them. Friendships can flourish from the forums!
Some are not at all |
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Yes, the forum users I've met have been delightful.
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"Oh as for the the term "Fab royalty" it really makes me piss myself.
Noone is better than anyone else
That's your definition.
For me it means 'instantly recognisable and bloody everywhere' and generally liked by everyone. Nothing to do with being better than anyone else.
I get that, but by using the term "royalty" it makes people wonder who that could be and can make others feel lesser and to me, that's not what the forums should be about."
Yep. Hard agree.
I also can't think of a single person in my decade of being on here who has been generally liked by everyone. Or is instantly recognisable. And since when is hot pics associated with the forum? Forumite royalty is just... not the term. |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"I have!
I’ve met enough
Yes. Some are and I’m very lucky to have met them. Friendships can flourish from the forums!
Some are not at all "
You're the first person to say the final thing. Snaps to you. |
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"Oh as for the the term "Fab royalty" it really makes me piss myself.
Noone is better than anyone else
That's your definition.
For me it means 'instantly recognisable and bloody everywhere' and generally liked by everyone. Nothing to do with being better than anyone else."
There have been some forumites who did see themselves as royalty and better than everyone else.
There have been some forumites who pandered to them.
There are currently forumites who are loved and adored and have nice shiny arses from having them kissed daily that I see as nothing more than trolls.
To answer the ops question, I have met lots of people who post in the forums.
I use the forums as an additional filter.
Most of those I met one to one were as I imagined them to be with a few exceptions.
Most of those I met at group socials were also as expected but not always in a positive way.
I've always said that some fabbers struggle to tell the difference between productivity and popularity. |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"Oh as for the the term "Fab royalty" it really makes me piss myself.
Noone is better than anyone else
That's your definition.
For me it means 'instantly recognisable and bloody everywhere' and generally liked by everyone. Nothing to do with being better than anyone else.
There have been some forumites who did see themselves as royalty and better than everyone else.
There have been some forumites who pandered to them.
There are currently forumites who are loved and adored and have nice shiny arses from having them kissed daily that I see as nothing more than trolls.
To answer the ops question, I have met lots of people who post in the forums.
I use the forums as an additional filter.
Most of those I met one to one were as I imagined them to be with a few exceptions.
Most of those I met at group socials were also as expected but not always in a positive way.
I've always said that some fabbers struggle to tell the difference between productivity and popularity."
This is the Irish forum yes? Those you've met etc.
Sometimes I forget it exists and then I read your posts about the negative side of things and I remember. |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"We met some.
They are usually shorter than they say they are.
Also, they mostly can’t dance.
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I'd like to meet you. One day, fingers crossed and all that. |
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"Oh as for the the term "Fab royalty" it really makes me piss myself.
Noone is better than anyone else
That's your definition.
For me it means 'instantly recognisable and bloody everywhere' and generally liked by everyone. Nothing to do with being better than anyone else.
There have been some forumites who did see themselves as royalty and better than everyone else.
There have been some forumites who pandered to them.
There are currently forumites who are loved and adored and have nice shiny arses from having them kissed daily that I see as nothing more than trolls.
To answer the ops question, I have met lots of people who post in the forums.
I use the forums as an additional filter.
Most of those I met one to one were as I imagined them to be with a few exceptions.
Most of those I met at group socials were also as expected but not always in a positive way.
I've always said that some fabbers struggle to tell the difference between productivity and popularity.
This is the Irish forum yes? Those you've met etc.
Sometimes I forget it exists and then I read your posts about the negative side of things and I remember. "
The ones I've met yes.
The popular trolls?
No, they are right here in the lounge. |
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"Oh as for the the term "Fab royalty" it really makes me piss myself.
Noone is better than anyone else
That's your definition.
For me it means 'instantly recognisable and bloody everywhere' and generally liked by everyone. Nothing to do with being better than anyone else.
There have been some forumites who did see themselves as royalty and better than everyone else.
There have been some forumites who pandered to them.
There are currently forumites who are loved and adored and have nice shiny arses from having them kissed daily that I see as nothing more than trolls.
To answer the ops question, I have met lots of people who post in the forums.
I use the forums as an additional filter.
Most of those I met one to one were as I imagined them to be with a few exceptions.
Most of those I met at group socials were also as expected but not always in a positive way.
I've always said that some fabbers struggle to tell the difference between productivity and popularity.
This is the Irish forum yes? Those you've met etc.
Sometimes I forget it exists and then I read your posts about the negative side of things and I remember.
The ones I've met yes.
The popular trolls?
No, they are right here in the lounge. "
And most of what I post isn't about the negatives. It's about the blindingly obvious and seeing people as they really are rather than just personas is actually a positive. |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"This is the Irish forum yes? Those you've met etc.
Sometimes I forget it exists and then I read your posts about the negative side of things and I remember.
The ones I've met yes.
The popular trolls?
No, they are right here in the lounge. "
Yes, the ones you've met. The stories about them etc.
The popular trolls? I can't think of many bar two. Ish.
Anyway, I didn't want this thread to become about "forumite royalty" or have too many negative references to those who post on here etc. It happens with threads but this one has been quite pleasant to read overall and relatively dirty laundry airing free.
I do appreciate that not every experience is positive though.
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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"Pre-pandemic I went to a few of the lounge social parties in Manchester, even got to the point where some of the forum regulars would recognise me and welcome me. I always felt like an outsider though, a late comer to a social group, someone who didn't know the secret password. A lot due to my own insecurities, to my lack of comfort in any large groups. Some due to my hearing problem (following conversations at parties sucks when you've got tinnitus), some due to my problems remembering names (seriously embarrassing when you can even go blank on the names of people in your work team, people that you've known for many years). It's been a lot better on the few occasions when I've met forumites either singly or in small groups, but maybe that's just because they must be the welcoming type to want to meet me anyway."
I remember you from the Manchester socials, pre-pandemic.
Sometimes it can be down to personal insecurities but I also think... socials can be really quite daunting at times. People naturally talk to those they know/want to fuck and not many talk to new people. I realised at the last one I attended that I needed to get out of my comfort zone and make an effort. Make more feel included.
If you do ever decide to go back to one Polly, you'll be more than welcome and I'd definitely love to talk to you, x |
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"Yes, the forum users I've met have been delightful.
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Have you ever met a forum user?
Would you like to meet any?
Do you find people are as you expect them to be?"
Not yet…
There’s a few I’d love to meet for drinks and there’s a couple I’d like to meet for a whole lot more than that…. |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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Let’s get Meli to 175 |
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Yes I have, I've met 2 that are local to me. They were both exactly as I expected them to be and hopefully will see them again soon. |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Yes I have, I've met 2 that are local to me. They were both exactly as I expected them to be and hopefully will see them again soon. "
Thank you Ms Kahlo |
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By *eli OP Woman 33 weeks ago
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So beautiful, shout out to the mandem (Pickle and Frida).
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