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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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What the hell does "professional couple" or "professional woman/man" etc actually mean? You're a professional swinger as in you get paid for it?
What utter tosh some people spout on here!
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"Does 'professional' mean you get paid to do something?
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pro·fes·sion·al
pr?'feSH nl/
adjective
adjective: professional
(of a person) engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as a pastime.
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This one again!
Most people don't know that the word can be used as an adjective or a noun.
In the context it is used on here and in other contexts, it is being used as a noun.
Sometimes there is confusion as in "he's a professional" if talking about football for example. In this case, it is still being used as an adjective, as the noun it qualifies (footballer) is implicit from the context.
When used as a noun, it implies they are a member of a learned (pr lur - ned) profession such as law, medicine, engineering etc. This would mean that they have at least a first degree and further post graduate qualifications, and are members of a professional body.
There is a lot of inverted snobbery on here about people using the term. I'd suggest it says more about the people who object, than it does about the people who use it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm a professional man...been a man since I was 16, must be good enough now to be classed as pro 
Pro for perving while working like me ?  "
That's a way of life not a job....or can you get City and Guilds in pervology?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I said in another thread...
professional only really applies to a job standing...nothing more..nothing less..
I sit half way on it...but theres people of all walks of life...all i want is to meet the fun ones..regardless of being professional or not. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm a professional man...been a man since I was 16, must be good enough now to be classed as pro
Pro for perving while working like me ?
That's a way of life not a job....or can you get City and Guilds in pervology? "
If I can, where can I enroll ? |
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"What the hell does "professional couple" or "professional woman/man" etc actually mean? You're a professional swinger as in you get paid for it?
What utter tosh some people spout on here!
/rant"
It means they drive a Ford Capri.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Professional means that they are allowed to use letters after their name as they have been examined by an external body.. Ie Bsc hons
It is usually meant to signify that they work at a better than blue collar work here in Fabland though. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I generally use it to mean 'employed, not blue collar'. So my partners are professionals, whereas I am a creative.
Most people understand what it means. When looking for a meet I'm more likely to meet white collar professionals or creatives, and I'm unlikely to meet blue or pink collar workers. |
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"This one again!
Most people don't know that the word can be used as an adjective or a noun.
In the context it is used on here and in other contexts, it is being used as a noun.
Sometimes there is confusion as in "he's a professional" if talking about football for example. In this case, it is still being used as an adjective, as the noun it qualifies (footballer) is implicit from the context.
When used as a noun, it implies they are a member of a learned (pr lur - ned) profession such as law, medicine, engineering etc. This would mean that they have at least a first degree and further post graduate qualifications, and are members of a professional body.
There is a lot of inverted snobbery on here about people using the term. I'd suggest it says more about the people who object, than it does about the people who use it."
This should be a "sticky" for the simple minded inverted snobs that raise this every week! 
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By *evaquitCouple
over a year ago
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"I generally use it to mean 'employed, not blue collar'. So my partners are professionals, whereas I am a creative.
Most people understand what it means. When looking for a meet I'm more likely to meet white collar professionals or creatives, and I'm unlikely to meet blue or pink collar workers."
This. |
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"I generally use it to mean 'employed, not blue collar'. So my partners are professionals, whereas I am a creative.
Most people understand what it means. When looking for a meet I'm more likely to meet white collar professionals or creatives, and I'm unlikely to meet blue or pink collar workers."
Yup that's what I believe they mean, they're not asking for doctors and lawyers per se!! But what is a pink collar worker anyway? ?  |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
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"I generally use it to mean 'employed, not blue collar'. So my partners are professionals, whereas I am a creative.
Most people understand what it means. When looking for a meet I'm more likely to meet white collar professionals or creatives, and I'm unlikely to meet blue or pink collar workers.
Yup that's what I believe they mean, they're not asking for doctors and lawyers per se!! But what is a pink collar worker anyway? ? "
It's a single guy who can't work the washing machine and who puts his white suit shirts in with his red football socks.
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The people who normally use it on here are tryna say that they suited and booted bit more classier than the average Joe
tryna paint a picture that they wear nice aftershave etc like the nicer things in life
bit pretentious n snobby I agree but nowt wrong with that |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The people who normally use it on here are tryna say that they suited and booted bit more classier than the average Joe
tryna paint a picture that they wear nice aftershave etc like the nicer things in life
bit pretentious n snobby I agree but nowt wrong with that"
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"The people who normally use it on here are tryna say that they suited and booted bit more classier than the average Joe
tryna paint a picture that they wear nice aftershave etc like the nicer things in life
bit pretentious n snobby I agree but nowt wrong with that"
I don't like men in suits - my career was creative and the 'suits' were the enemy!! |
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"I generally use it to mean 'employed, not blue collar'. So my partners are professionals, whereas I am a creative.
Most people understand what it means. When looking for a meet I'm more likely to meet white collar professionals or creatives, and I'm unlikely to meet blue or pink collar workers.
Yup that's what I believe they mean, they're not asking for doctors and lawyers per se!! But what is a pink collar worker anyway? ?
It's a single guy who can't work the washing machine and who puts his white suit shirts in with his red football socks.
A"
Oh I meet them all the time!  |
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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago
Wolverhampton |
Well, it's very important that we know someones status when we're up to our necks in sweaty slapping flesh, spunk, fanny batter etc.
No chav scum or criminals thank you very much.
It's quite ironic however when these self professed professors can't punctuate, spell or use 'of' instead of 'have' big lol.
Just sayin' (sic) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I is an intelllligant profesional
Hi Professor Boob
*waves* "
fake professor...no monocle gives it away...
in fact..this might be the first photographic evidence of what jack the ripper looked like... |
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I think it's often used here as a bleed from dating type sites, where job and status are probably more relevant and important to some partners.
It's also padding out 'will fill in later' profiles that are low in content.
I've never seen so many spelling variants of this word, than on fab though. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think it's often used here as a bleed from dating type sites, where job and status are probably more relevant and important to some partners.
It's also padding out 'will fill in later' profiles that are low in content.
I've never seen so many spelling variants of this word, than on fab though. "
I'm a pornfessional |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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i asked at work and most thought on a dating sight it would mean working not on any benefits , not sure if they were right,i always thought it meant a trained person so its the difference between a brilliant cook and a trained chef xx |
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"This one again!
Most people don't know that the word can be used as an adjective or a noun.
In the context it is used on here and in other contexts, it is being used as a noun.
Sometimes there is confusion as in "he's a professional" if talking about football for example. In this case, it is still being used as an adjective, as the noun it qualifies (footballer) is implicit from the context.
When used as a noun, it implies they are a member of a learned (pr lur - ned) profession such as law, medicine, engineering etc. This would mean that they have at least a first degree and further post graduate qualifications, and are members of a professional body.
There is a lot of inverted snobbery on here about people using the term. I'd suggest it says more about the people who object, than it does about the people who use it.
This should be a "sticky" for the simple minded inverted snobs that raise this every week!
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Yes I agree, but people won't read it and take it in - they'll just continue thinking the way they always have - a man convinced against his will, is of the same opinion still... |
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"I is an intelllligant profesional
Hi Professor Boob
*waves*
fake professor...no monocle gives it away...
in fact..this might be the first photographic evidence of what jack the ripper looked like..."
Rumbled!! |
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"Well, it's very important that we know someones status when we're up to our necks in sweaty slapping flesh, spunk, fanny batter etc.
No chav scum or criminals thank you very much.
It's quite ironic however when these self professed professors can't punctuate, spell or use 'of' instead of 'have' big lol.
Just sayin' (sic)"
Do you know I've never seen a thread by a "professional" that was derogatory to the "working classes": not one!
I see profiles with "very good looking" from people who hit every branch falling from the ugly tree, but it's THEIR profile to describe themselves as they wish.
Why people can't leave others to describe themselves how they wish to attract LIKE minded people is beyond me. |
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"Well, it's very important that we know someones status when we're up to our necks in sweaty slapping flesh, spunk, fanny batter etc.
No chav scum or criminals thank you very much.
It's quite ironic however when these self professed professors can't punctuate, spell or use 'of' instead of 'have' big lol.
Just sayin' (sic)
Do you know I've never seen a thread by a "professional" that was derogatory to the "working classes": not one!
I see profiles with "very good looking" from people who hit every branch falling from the ugly tree, but it's THEIR profile to describe themselves as they wish.
Why people can't leave others to describe themselves how they wish to attract LIKE minded people is beyond me. "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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There is a lot of inverted snobbery on here about people using the term. I'd suggest it says more about the people who object, than it does about the people who use it."
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By *evaquitCouple
over a year ago
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"Well, it's very important that we know someones status when we're up to our necks in sweaty slapping flesh, spunk, fanny batter etc.
No chav scum or criminals thank you very much.
It's quite ironic however when these self professed professors can't punctuate, spell or use 'of' instead of 'have' big lol.
Just sayin' (sic)
Do you know I've never seen a thread by a "professional" that was derogatory to the "working classes": not one!
I see profiles with "very good looking" from people who hit every branch falling from the ugly tree, but it's THEIR profile to describe themselves as they wish.
Why people can't leave others to describe themselves how they wish to attract LIKE minded people is beyond me. "
Agree |
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By *evaquitCouple
over a year ago
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There is a lot of inverted snobbery on here about people using the term. I'd suggest it says more about the people who object, than it does about the people who use it.
Agreed! "
Totally!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My company differentiates between professional and skilled grades. I didn't realise by stating I am a professional would offend anyone as technically I am.
For example I am an accountant therefore professional. My friend is an electrician therefore skilled in our company.
That said I've not used the term on my profile, nor would I as I see career as unimportant in the fab world. Hadn't even crossed my mind to. Plus if I was to try and define R, he has two jobs. One is skilled and the other professional (following the criteria used by my company) so it would be somewhat pointless. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Well, it's very important that we know someones status when we're up to our necks in sweaty slapping flesh, spunk, fanny batter etc.
No chav scum or criminals thank you very much.
It's quite ironic however when these self professed professors can't punctuate, spell or use 'of' instead of 'have' big lol.
Just sayin' (sic)"
My partner is both a professional and dyslexic. My best friend is a consultant surgeon and dyslexic.
Ability to punctuate has nothing to do with their job status. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I generally use it to mean 'employed, not blue collar'. So my partners are professionals, whereas I am a creative.
Most people understand what it means. When looking for a meet I'm more likely to meet white collar professionals or creatives, and I'm unlikely to meet blue or pink collar workers.
Yup that's what I believe they mean, they're not asking for doctors and lawyers per se!! But what is a pink collar worker anyway? ? "
Pink collar workers are service industry workers. Cleaners, receptionists, that kind of thing. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Well, it's very important that we know someones status when we're up to our necks in sweaty slapping flesh, spunk, fanny batter etc.
No chav scum or criminals thank you very much.
It's quite ironic however when these self professed professors can't punctuate, spell or use 'of' instead of 'have' big lol.
Just sayin' (sic)
My partner is both a professional and dyslexic. My best friend is a consultant surgeon and dyslexic.
Ability to punctuate has nothing to do with their job status."
Nor does their dyslexia have anything to do with their ability to punctuate.
You know we can proof read what we write?
Please don't lump us all into the too lazy to write properly people, it's degrading. |
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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago
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Adjective:
1.
following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain:
a professional builder.
2.
of, relating to, or connected with a profession :
professional studies.
3.
appropriate to a profession :
professional objectivity.
4.
engaged in one of the learned professions :
A lawyer is a professional person.
5.
following as a business an occupation ordinarily engaged in as a pastime:
a professional golfer.
Noun:
1.
a person who belongs to one of the professions, especially one of the learned professions.
2.
a person who earns a living in a sport or other occupation frequently engaged in by amateurs:
a golf professional.
3.
an expert player, as of golf or tennis, serving as a teacher, consultant, performer, or contestant; pro.
4.
a person who is expert at his or her work:
You can tell by her comments that this editor is a real professional |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Well, it's very important that we know someones status when we're up to our necks in sweaty slapping flesh, spunk, fanny batter etc.
No chav scum or criminals thank you very much.
It's quite ironic however when these self professed professors can't punctuate, spell or use 'of' instead of 'have' big lol.
Just sayin' (sic)
My partner is both a professional and dyslexic. My best friend is a consultant surgeon and dyslexic.
Ability to punctuate has nothing to do with their job status.
Nor does their dyslexia have anything to do with their ability to punctuate.
You know we can proof read what we write?
Please don't lump us all into the too lazy to write properly people, it's degrading."
People are affected by dyslexia in different ways. I was diagnosed at school with dyslexia and I have had no problems retraining myself and becoming a writer. My partner however has trouble writing (spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure) and cannot see his mistakes when he proof reads. He just isn't wired that way and to be frank, he's not that bothered (he's a coder and lecturer by profession, and I proof read his work).
To suggest that people are simply lazy when in fact they just don't have the same skill as other people is pretty disgusting to be honest. We weren't all born the same, we don't all have the same interests. It's a bit like berating someone with one leg for not being into sports. Sure, many people with one leg do decide to work at overcoming that difficulty... but not everyone wants to. And it's not laziness, it's just something they're not interested in doing.
Being able to spell doesn't indicate 'professional' status. Having a professional, white collar job does. |
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By *razedcatMan
over a year ago
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"Well, it's very important that we know someones status when we're up to our necks in sweaty slapping flesh, spunk, fanny batter etc.
No chav scum or criminals thank you very much.
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Woaaaaaah.
I do think a distinction needs to be made here.
I agree, poor spelling does not and should not indicate much about a person. There are numerous reasons why their spelling is off besides being lazy, and good spelling is certainly not an indication of someone being 'professional', whatever that means.
However, I think you can discern a little about someone based on the way in which things are spelt, or the terseness of statements, communications etc.
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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago
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I read the OP question to mean wtf difference does it make whether someone is 'professional' or not when you consider having sex with them? and why bother putting it on your profile other than to come across as pretentious.
As usual the 'tut tut ooh mustn't offend anyone' brigade jump in with their pc bs.
Well, what any of us do is so offensive to some other people in society that they would happily see us put up against the wall and shot, literally.
No one should be afraid to air their _iews on these forums or be castigated/censored by contributors apart from the site owners/moderators (it is their property and liability)
The issue of someones status is surely only really important to those who enjoy 'blind-date private meets' as that involves some sifting, apparently.
It is not OUR penchant and we prefer to meet at clubs and parties where it is easy to discern who you click with or not. |
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"I read the OP question to mean wtf difference does it make whether someone is 'professional' or not when you consider having sex with them? and why bother putting it on your profile other than to come across as pretentious.
As usual the 'tut tut ooh mustn't offend anyone' brigade jump in with their pc bs.
Well, what any of us do is so offensive to some other people in society that they would happily see us put up against the wall and shot, literally.
No one should be afraid to air their _iews on these forums or be castigated/censored by contributors apart from the site owners/moderators (it is their property and liability)
The issue of someones status is surely only really important to those who enjoy 'blind-date private meets' as that involves some sifting, apparently.
It is not OUR penchant and we prefer to meet at clubs and parties where it is easy to discern who you click with or not."
What on earth are you on about?!!
What is pc about telling someone to allow other members of the site to use it as they see fit?!! 
What is pc about stating people can describe themselves how they wish?!!
We've all come across profiles with "athletic" and thought along the lines, fair dos, sumo is an athlete. Or "fun and respectful" profiles stating, "we are God's gift, we spend eight hours in the gym so no oompah loomoas, we're not fat fuckers" and thought must be another definition to "fun and respectful" I don't know.
Point is that's how people choose to describe themselves to attract playmates. If someone uses "professional" as a lure for their playmates why berate them for it?
That's not pc bullshit! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The people who normally use it on here are tryna say that they suited and booted bit more classier than the average Joe
tryna paint a picture that they wear nice aftershave etc like the nicer things in life
bit pretentious n snobby I agree but nowt wrong with that"
we were in chat once and one guy obviously trying to impress someone - informed the world he wore a shirt to work - well there ya have it - one professional pmsl |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Pink collar workers are service industry workers. Cleaners, receptionists, that kind of thing. "
How very disappointing, I assumed they were City Boys!
"Point is that's how people choose to describe themselves to attract playmates. If someone uses "professional" as a lure for their playmates why berate them for it?"
Ah, maybe I should put professional on my profile! |
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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago
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"I read the OP question to mean wtf difference does it make whether someone is 'professional' or not when you consider having sex with them? and why bother putting it on your profile other than to come across as pretentious.
As usual the 'tut tut ooh mustn't offend anyone' brigade jump in with their pc bs.
Well, what any of us do is so offensive to some other people in society that they would happily see us put up against the wall and shot, literally.
No one should be afraid to air their _iews on these forums or be castigated/censored by contributors apart from the site owners/moderators (it is their property and liability)
The issue of someones status is surely only really important to those who enjoy 'blind-date private meets' as that involves some sifting, apparently.
It is not OUR penchant and we prefer to meet at clubs and parties where it is easy to discern who you click with or not.
What on earth are you on about?!!
What is pc about telling someone to allow other members of the site to use it as they see fit?!!
What is pc about stating people can describe themselves how they wish?!!
We've all come across profiles with "athletic" and thought along the lines, fair dos, sumo is an athlete. Or "fun and respectful" profiles stating, "we are God's gift, we spend eight hours in the gym so no oompah loomoas, we're not fat fuckers" and thought must be another definition to "fun and respectful" I don't know.
Point is that's how people choose to describe themselves to attract playmates. If someone uses "professional" as a lure for their playmates why berate them for it?
That's not pc bullshit!"
Try reading it again, rather than shooting from the lip.
We are not really in disagreement, more at a tangent.
Guaranteed there are people on this so-assumed open-minded site who are afraid to contribute for fear of being lambasted by the vociferous few. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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I actually meant who gives a shit what your job or qualifications are. I'm more concerned wether we'd get on and have fun in the bedroom. Having some letters after your name or a dedication to a certain profession has no bearing on whether you're a person who can get along with others well or if you're ultimately a good fuck.
It's redundant chittle chattle that means nothing on such a site.
Inverted snobbery indeed. More like seeing through the BS some people spout to try and appear a particular way when In reality that can only be decided by interaction alone and not a university degree. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I actually meant who gives a shit what your job or qualifications are. I'm more concerned wether we'd get on and have fun in the bedroom. Having some letters after your name or a dedication to a certain profession has no bearing on whether you're a person who can get along with others well or if you're ultimately a good fuck.
It's redundant chittle chattle that means nothing on such a site.
Inverted snobbery indeed. More like seeing through the BS some people spout to try and appear a particular way when In reality that can only be decided by interaction alone and not a university degree."
'Getting on' is an awful lot easier if you start with common ground. I find it easier to get on well with people who have similar interests and lifestyles, so therefore I look for people who might be professionals or creatives and contact them accordingly. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The people who normally use it on here are tryna say that they suited and booted bit more classier than the average Joe
tryna paint a picture that they wear nice aftershave etc like the nicer things in life
bit pretentious n snobby I agree but nowt wrong with that"
I don't wear a suit, or expensive aftershave.. Give me a Lynx any day. the pit spray that is and not the helicopter
And as for snobs, grrrrrrr cant stand them personally.... Give me fish n chips n a few pints down the pub with PROPER folk of my working class routes any day of the week thank you please! |
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"The people who normally use it on here are tryna say that they suited and booted bit more classier than the average Joe
tryna paint a picture that they wear nice aftershave etc like the nicer things in life
bit pretentious n snobby I agree but nowt wrong with that
I don't wear a suit, or expensive aftershave.. Give me a Lynx any day. the pit spray that is and not the helicopter
And as for snobs, grrrrrrr cant stand them personally.... Give me fish n chips n a few pints down the pub with PROPER folk of my working class routes any day of the week thank you please!"
Lol........even inverted snobs are snobs |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The people who normally use it on here are tryna say that they suited and booted bit more classier than the average Joe
tryna paint a picture that they wear nice aftershave etc like the nicer things in life
bit pretentious n snobby I agree but nowt wrong with that
I don't wear a suit, or expensive aftershave.. Give me a Lynx any day. the pit spray that is and not the helicopter
And as for snobs, grrrrrrr cant stand them personally.... Give me fish n chips n a few pints down the pub with PROPER folk of my working class routes any day of the week thank you please!"
Unsure if this is an attempt at satire or the poster hasn't read their own profile... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The people who normally use it on here are tryna say that they suited and booted bit more classier than the average Joe
tryna paint a picture that they wear nice aftershave etc like the nicer things in life
bit pretentious n snobby I agree but nowt wrong with that
I don't wear a suit, or expensive aftershave.. Give me a Lynx any day. the pit spray that is and not the helicopter
And as for snobs, grrrrrrr cant stand them personally.... Give me fish n chips n a few pints down the pub with PROPER folk of my working class routes any day of the week thank you please!
Unsure if this is an attempt at satire or the poster hasn't read their own profile..."
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"This one again!
Most people don't know that the word can be used as an adjective or a noun.
In the context it is used on here and in other contexts, it is being used as a noun.
Sometimes there is confusion as in "he's a professional" if talking about football for example. In this case, it is still being used as an adjective, as the noun it qualifies (footballer) is implicit from the context.
When used as a noun, it implies they are a member of a learned (pr lur - ned) profession such as law, medicine, engineering etc. This would mean that they have at least a first degree and further post graduate qualifications, and are members of a professional body.
There is a lot of inverted snobbery on here about people using the term. I'd suggest it says more about the people who object, than it does about the people who use it."
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I find I tend to get on better with people with whom I have a lot in common including interests, values, attitudes and likes/ dislikes - that does not mean professional but then it again it would not rule it out either. It simply does not matter.
To me it is not so much about "professional" but more about being able to hold a (good) conversation with somebody and for me personally that includes a distinct absence of swearing for example. |
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"I find I tend to get on better with people with whom I have a lot in common including interests, values, attitudes and likes/ dislikes - that does not mean professional but then it again it would not rule it out either. It simply does not matter.
To me it is not so much about "professional" but more about being able to hold a (good) conversation with somebody and for me personally that includes a distinct absence of swearing for example. "
up yer chuff doll! x |
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I just assumed that people mean they have a profession and are therefore not skanky layabouts....I guess I read less into the profiles than others.
It would also seem that I use words in order to communicate rather than impress. |
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"I find I tend to get on better with people with whom I have a lot in common including interests, values, attitudes and likes/ dislikes - that does not mean professional but then it again it would not rule it out either. It simply does not matter.
To me it is not so much about "professional" but more about being able to hold a (good) conversation with somebody and for me personally that includes a distinct absence of swearing for example.
up yer chuff doll! x"
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"I just assumed that people mean they have a profession and are therefore not skanky layabouts....I guess I read less into the profiles than others.
It would also seem that I use words in order to communicate rather than impress. "
I think therein lies the problem. People will interpret what you write in light of their own prejudices and insecurities so that once it's on paper it's meaning is out of your hands. |
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"I generally use it to mean 'employed, not blue collar'. So my partners are professionals, whereas I am a creative.
Most people understand what it means. When looking for a meet I'm more likely to meet white collar professionals or creatives, and I'm unlikely to meet blue or pink collar workers.
This."
What is a pink collar worker ? |
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"I generally use it to mean 'employed, not blue collar'. So my partners are professionals, whereas I am a creative.
Most people understand what it means. When looking for a meet I'm more likely to meet white collar professionals or creatives, and I'm unlikely to meet blue or pink collar workers.
This.
What is a pink collar worker ?"
Some one who has put a red pair of knickers in with there White shirt in the washing machine? |
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By *phroditeWoman
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I think therein lies the problem. People will interpret what you write in light of their own prejudices and insecurities so that once it's on paper it's meaning is out of your hands."
Absolutely - people (and I include myself) will interpret messages against the context of their own background and experience and often what was intended is not what is received. Nobody's fault - just what it is and it would probably help if we all become a bit more aware of this. |
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Indeed! I like to leave an air of snobbery in my wake. 