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Is this site secure?
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By *j_markCouple
over a year ago
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As Rugby says if they haven't set their profile to be registered users only (or hidden from search engine spiders) then it's available for anyone to see.
Privacy options here:
http://www.fabswingers.com/my/privacy
That said, it's worth remembering that anyone can join for free and view anyone's profile. This is why we recommend people don't put private or personal details on their profile. This is sensible anywhere on Interweb.
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By *john121 OP Man
over a year ago
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"omg! just checked my settings, but its ok x 
so have I and changed them  "
Sorry for the scare but I don't think enough people realise they should be doing this!
I think a message sent to all every month from the site would be a good idea.
It may be each persons own responsibility to look after their account but we all know only to well if it looks long winded they won't pay any attention
Just a thought |
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"omg! just checked my settings, but its ok x
so have I and changed them
Sorry for the scare but I don't think enough people realise they should be doing this!
I think a message sent to all every month from the site would be a good idea.
It may be each persons own responsibility to look after their account but we all know only to well if it looks long winded they won't pay any attention
Just a thought"
Is is an adult site,i dont see why adults need to be treated like children. Put anything on the interweb with an assessment of the risks you are personally willing to take.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"omg! just checked my settings, but its ok x
so have I and changed them
Sorry for the scare but I don't think enough people realise they should be doing this!
I think a message sent to all every month from the site would be a good idea.
It may be each persons own responsibility to look after their account but we all know only to well if it looks long winded they won't pay any attention
Just a thought
Is is an adult site,i dont see why adults need to be treated like children. Put anything on the interweb with an assessment of the risks you are personally willing to take.
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No, it's not totally secure, no internet site ever can be. We saw a pic of us and friends from our private pics here on Tumblr, with the fab logo, so people will re-post pics, that's why we don't show our friends' faces. |
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By *john121 OP Man
over a year ago
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"omg! just checked my settings, but its ok x
so have I and changed them
Sorry for the scare but I don't think enough people realise they should be doing this!
I think a message sent to all every month from the site would be a good idea.
It may be each persons own responsibility to look after their account but we all know only to well if it looks long winded they won't pay any attention
Just a thought
Is is an adult site,i dont see why adults need to be treated like children. Put anything on the interweb with an assessment of the risks you are personally willing to take.
Nods in agreement! "
Not every one may be as Internet savvy as your good self and if only one person changes their settings it's a good idea.. |
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By *umourCouple
over a year ago
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"omg! just checked my settings, but its ok x
so have I and changed them
Sorry for the scare but I don't think enough people realise they should be doing this!
I think a message sent to all every month from the site would be a good idea.
It may be each persons own responsibility to look after their account but we all know only to well if it looks long winded they won't pay any attention
Just a thought
Is is an adult site,i dont see why adults need to be treated like children. Put anything on the interweb with an assessment of the risks you are personally willing to take.
Nods in agreement! "
A very big nod from here too! Seems that so many people these days don't want to take responsibility for their own actions and want someone else to do it for them.
Anyone who is on any site, especially a site like this should make sure they know what they are doing and check out all rules and security!! |
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"As Rugby says if they haven't set their profile to be registered users only (or hidden from search engine spiders) then it's available for anyone to see.
Privacy options here:
http://www.fabswingers.com/my/privacy
That said, it's worth remembering that anyone can join for free and view anyone's profile. This is why we recommend people don't put private or personal details on their profile. This is sensible anywhere on Interweb.
Admin x"
Hi Admin..
As a suggestion, is it possible that this option could be set as 'no' as default on the 'show profile to non registered users' and 'showing in search engines'
(if it isnt already) |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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Let's face it, not everyone reads the small print, same as not everyone will click on every button to see whats behind it.
For anyone who wants to use the privacy buttons here is a reminder of where you will find them.
My account/ blue meun to the left/ Privacy....or copy and paste this link.
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"omg! just checked my settings, but its ok x
so have I and changed them
Sorry for the scare but I don't think enough people realise they should be doing this!
I think a message sent to all every month from the site would be a good idea.
It may be each persons own responsibility to look after their account but we all know only to well if it looks long winded they won't pay any attention
Just a thought
Is is an adult site,i dont see why adults need to be treated like children. Put anything on the interweb with an assessment of the risks you are personally willing to take.
Nods in agreement!
Not every one may be as Internet savvy as your good self and if only one person changes their settings it's a good idea.."
pmsl at internet savvy, i am a victorian, anyone who knows me can tell you that i still find mobiles hard to use and get my 11 year old to do anything techy.
What i can do is read and take responsibility for my actions. |
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"http://www.fabswingers.com/my/privacy
I am guessing the people havn't used their privacy settings."
what about the https,,not new but often forgotten,,
and if you have said it up before my post,,then please punish me lol.
that was hard lol
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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"ive just checked mine, its not showing my account but takes me straight into the forums!! i dont understand it  "
Forums aren't locked on here. However. it hides your user pics and details to non-members. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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have read a lot of the posts on the forum, always interesting, thankyou have learnt a LOT but phew this was one scary.....i mean who does read the small print?? i have changed our settings, thankyou very much x x  |
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By *john121 OP Man
over a year ago
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"have read a lot of the posts on the forum, always interesting, thankyou have learnt a LOT but phew this was one scary.....i mean who does read the small print?? i have changed our settings, thankyou very much x x "
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By *john121 OP Man
over a year ago
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"ive just checked mine, its not showing my account but takes me straight into the forums!! i dont understand it
Forums aren't locked on here. However. it hides your user pics and details to non-members. "
Just so you know I searched for someone who's used the privacy setting and I found them on google through another persons profile on the forums and they were a verification of someone else.
That tells me that if you verify someone who hasn't checked the privacy despite you selecting you will be visible.
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"ive just checked mine, its not showing my account but takes me straight into the forums!! i dont understand it
Forums aren't locked on here. However. it hides your user pics and details to non-members.
Just so you know I searched for someone who's used the privacy setting and I found them on google through another persons profile on the forums and they were a verification of someone else.
That tells me that if you verify someone who hasn't checked the privacy despite you selecting you will be visible.
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Yes, this is true. But unless those people want privacy there isn't anything you can do other than ask the person not to show your veri. |
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By *john121 OP Man
over a year ago
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"ive just checked mine, its not showing my account but takes me straight into the forums!! i dont understand it
Forums aren't locked on here. However. it hides your user pics and details to non-members.
Just so you know I searched for someone who's used the privacy setting and I found them on google through another persons profile on the forums and they were a verification of someone else.
That tells me that if you verify someone who hasn't checked the privacy despite you selecting you will be visible.
Yes, this is true. But unless those people want privacy there isn't anything you can do other than ask the person not to show your veri."
That's why it should be mandatory and if you decide to uncheck it your profile should have a 'flag' to show you deselected the privacy settings |
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By *j_markCouple
over a year ago
Forum Mod Totteridge/Whetstone |
A lot of this comes down to, "who is going to be googling your username on here". If they know your username on here, then they are already on here.
Unless you use the same username for an adult site (this one) as you do for other stuff e.g. your email address / other sites.
If that's the case it's not a great idea. You're better off changing your username.
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By *john121 OP Man
over a year ago
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"A lot of this comes down to, "who is going to be googling your username on here". If they know your username on here, then they are already on here.
Unless you use the same username for an adult site (this one) as you do for other stuff e.g. your email address / other sites.
If that's the case it's not a great idea. You're better off changing your username.
Admin x"
What brought this about was a post code in a meet advert, so checked location on google.
That then led to a profile and everyone else's profile who'd verified and of course it snow balls from there, regardless of your choice to select privacy!
So either all meets should be verified for no post codes in the adverts/profiles or no postcodes in meet sections, or don't verify anyone! |
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By *j_markCouple
over a year ago
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"A lot of this comes down to, "who is going to be googling your username on here". If they know your username on here, then they are already on here.
Unless you use the same username for an adult site (this one) as you do for other stuff e.g. your email address / other sites.
If that's the case it's not a great idea. You're better off changing your username.
Admin x
What brought this about was a post code in a meet advert, so checked location on google.
That then led to a profile and everyone else's profile who'd verified and of course it snow balls from there, regardless of your choice to select privacy!
So either all meets should be verified for no post codes in the adverts/profiles or no postcodes in meet sections, or don't verify anyone! "
There comes a point where you have to accept that this site is open to all, for free. Anyone who wants to can register and look around to see who are swingers nearby them. "Privacy" is best protected by using sensible precautions like not uploading face pics, if that's your preference.
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By *john121 OP Man
over a year ago
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"A lot of this comes down to, "who is going to be googling your username on here". If they know your username on here, then they are already on here.
Unless you use the same username for an adult site (this one) as you do for other stuff e.g. your email address / other sites.
If that's the case it's not a great idea. You're better off changing your username.
Admin x
What brought this about was a post code in a meet advert, so checked location on google.
That then led to a profile and everyone else's profile who'd verified and of course it snow balls from there, regardless of your choice to select privacy!
So either all meets should be verified for no post codes in the adverts/profiles or no postcodes in meet sections, or don't verify anyone!
There comes a point where you have to accept that this site is open to all, for free. Anyone who wants to can register and look around to see who are swingers nearby them. "Privacy" is best protected by using sensible precautions like not uploading face pics, if that's your preference.
Admin x"
You still don't get it
People who select privacy expect exactly that.
If by verifying someone you don't get privacy the system is flawed.
ATP making excuses, we don't have to accept. Privacy is privacy.
I for one will not be verifying anyone else and personally would recommend anyone else who has similar concerns not to do so.
Any of those people who have selected privacy doesn't have it.
Surely that isn't right? |
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By *b430Man
over a year ago
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You still don't get it
People who select privacy expect exactly that.
If by verifying someone you don't get privacy the system is flawed.
ATP making excuses, we don't have to accept. Privacy is privacy.
I for one will not be verifying anyone else and personally would recommend anyone else who has similar concerns not to do so.
Any of those people who have selected privacy doesn't have it.
Surely that isn't right?"
Have you said the same to all the other sites that you're a member of too?
As when you google your username there are over 80 results and it's easy to see which other swinging, dating and general sites _john121 from Staffs is a member of!   |
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By *john121 OP Man
over a year ago
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You still don't get it
People who select privacy expect exactly that.
If by verifying someone you don't get privacy the system is flawed.
ATP making excuses, we don't have to accept. Privacy is privacy.
I for one will not be verifying anyone else and personally would recommend anyone else who has similar concerns not to do so.
Any of those people who have selected privacy doesn't have it.
Surely that isn't right?
Have you said the same to all the other sites that you're a member of too?
As when you google your username there are over 80 results and it's easy to see which other swinging, dating and general sites _john121 from Staffs is a member of! "
For those that are finding it hard to comprehend:
Should Searching a postcode take you to a swing site? And in doing so take you to profiles that have selected privacy for their own profiles.
If you knew via a 'flag' that if you verify someone it won't be private you have a choice.
"privacy not selected verifications visible"
look through those who've responded, checked their profiles and changed their settings.
The privacy setting does not live up to the word privacy.
If this was your bank details would u be so accepting!
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By *b430Man
over a year ago
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For those that are finding it hard to comprehend:
Should Searching a postcode take you to a swing site? And in doing so take you to profiles that have selected privacy for their own profiles.
If you knew via a 'flag' that if you verify someone it won't be private you have a choice.
"privacy not selected verifications visible"
look through those who've responded, checked their profiles and changed their settings.
The privacy setting does not live up to the word privacy.
If this was your bank details would u be so accepting!
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I didn't find it hard to comprehend 
I just asked if you had asked the same of all the other sites you're a member of? |
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By *john121 OP Man
over a year ago
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"Search engines: We let you opt out of having your profile listed on search engines like google. If you change this option your profile may take a couple of weeks to disappear from search listings: We have no control over this."
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By *j_markCouple
over a year ago
Forum Mod Totteridge/Whetstone |
"If by verifying someone you don't get privacy the system is flawed.
ATP making excuses, we don't have to accept. Privacy is privacy.
I for one will not be verifying anyone else and personally would recommend anyone else who has similar concerns not to do so.
Any of those people who have selected privacy doesn't have it.
Surely that isn't right?"
Just to help us understand here, what are you concerned about? Are you concerned that your verifications that you have given to someone who chooses to keep their profile open to unregistered site users, are still visible?
This isn't a criticism we're just trying to understand exactly what your concern is. It may be we can fix it if there is a problem.
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By *john121 OP Man
over a year ago
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"If by verifying someone you don't get privacy the system is flawed.
ATP making excuses, we don't have to accept. Privacy is privacy.
I for one will not be verifying anyone else and personally would recommend anyone else who has similar concerns not to do so.
Any of those people who have selected privacy doesn't have it.
Surely that isn't right?
Just to help us understand here, what are you concerned about? Are you concerned that your verifications that you have given to someone who chooses to keep their profile open to unregistered site users, are still visible?
This isn't a criticism we're just trying to understand exactly what your concern is. It may be we can fix it if there is a problem.
Admin x "
At last and Thank you! Its nothing to do with my profile or any other sites I may or may not be on, for those asking re my profile.
Yes the concern is as you have said:
If You have selected privacy, you then verify someone who hasn't and you profile is then visible through theirs on google.
As I said I searched a post code advertised on a meet to check location and in doing so Google brought up the PCode with the meet next to it.
Clicked on the google link and it showed the profile, the meet and all verifications which you could then go straight to and view the other individual profiles and I know at least one of those has chosen privacy as they've commented to me here.
So should privacy be a mandatory with an opt out and should those who opt out of privacy have some sort of 'flag' so you know should you verify them your p ir will also be on google?
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By *j_markCouple
over a year ago
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"If by verifying someone you don't get privacy the system is flawed.
ATP making excuses, we don't have to accept. Privacy is privacy.
I for one will not be verifying anyone else and personally would recommend anyone else who has similar concerns not to do so.
Any of those people who have selected privacy doesn't have it.
Surely that isn't right?
Just to help us understand here, what are you concerned about? Are you concerned that your verifications that you have given to someone who chooses to keep their profile open to unregistered site users, are still visible?
This isn't a criticism we're just trying to understand exactly what your concern is. It may be we can fix it if there is a problem.
Admin x
At last and Thank you! Its nothing to do with my profile or any other sites I may or may not be on, for those asking re my profile.
Yes the concern is as you have said:
If You have selected privacy, you then verify someone who hasn't and you profile is then visible through theirs on google.
As I said I searched a post code advertised on a meet to check location and in doing so Google brought up the PCode with the meet next to it.
Clicked on the google link and it showed the profile, the meet and all verifications which you could then go straight to and view the other individual profiles and I know at least one of those has chosen privacy as they've commented to me here.
So should privacy be a mandatory with an opt out and should those who opt out of privacy have some sort of 'flag' so you know should you verify them your pir will also be on google?
Thanks admin team "
We're still not 100% sure what you mean here. If you were logged in you'll have been able to click through to any profiles and see them - doesn't matter if you came from google or direct to the site.
If you are NOT logged in on the site (as anyone who uses google but not the site, or as search engines see the site) then you wouldn't be able to click through to the "hidden" (via privacy) profiles.
If you have hidden your profile from non reg'd users it will be hidden. The only thing that "might" be visible is the verification you left. Is it the verification you're concerned about or your profile?
Try logging out of the site and repeating your experiment.
Does that make sense or just muddy the waters further?
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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""Search engines: We let you opt out of having your profile listed on search engines like google. If you change this option your profile may take a couple of weeks to disappear from search listings: We have no control over this."
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You can also use this privacy setting from the same page.
"Show profile to non-registered users: You can opt to only have your entire profile page hidden from anyone who isn't a member (also hides it from search engines)."
If you use both , although the verification might show on another persons profile, if they try and view your profile non registered people won't be able to see it.
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By *john121 OP Man
over a year ago
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"If by verifying someone you don't get privacy the system is flawed.
ATP making excuses, we don't have to accept. Privacy is privacy.
I for one will not be verifying anyone else and personally would recommend anyone else who has similar concerns not to do so.
Any of those people who have selected privacy doesn't have it.
Surely that isn't right?
Just to help us understand here, what are you concerned about? Are you concerned that your verifications that you have given to someone who chooses to keep their profile open to unregistered site users, are still visible?
This isn't a criticism we're just trying to understand exactly what your concern is. It may be we can fix it if there is a problem.
Admin x
At last and Thank you! Its nothing to do with my profile or any other sites I may or may not be on, for those asking re my profile.
Yes the concern is as you have said:
If You have selected privacy, you then verify someone who hasn't and you profile is then visible through theirs on google.
As I said I searched a post code advertised on a meet to check location and in doing so Google brought up the PCode with the meet next to it.
Clicked on the google link and it showed the profile, the meet and all verifications which you could then go straight to and view the other individual profiles and I know at least one of those has chosen privacy as they've commented to me here.
So should privacy be a mandatory with an opt out and should those who opt out of privacy have some sort of 'flag' so you know should you verify them your pir will also be on google?
Thanks admin team
We're still not 100% sure what you mean here. If you were logged in you'll have been able to click through to any profiles and see them - doesn't matter if you came from google or direct to the site.
If you are NOT logged in on the site (as anyone who uses google but not the site, or as search engines see the site) then you wouldn't be able to click through to the "hidden" (via privacy) profiles.
If you have hidden your profile from non reg'd users it will be hidden. The only thing that "might" be visible is the verification you left. Is it the verification you're concerned about or your profile?
Try logging out of the site and repeating your experiment.
Does that make sense or just muddy the waters further?
Admin x"
Wahoo!
OK, tried from another PC onto google and nothing appeared! Tried bing and up came the postcode plus advert as it did previously,however, the pics are now blurred! Yes you can see the prof as you've described in the way non members would but no pics!
So perhaps last week was a 'glitch in the machine!'
After all there's no way being logged in to fab on my phone that could be recognised by a desktop on a completely diff network." |
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By *j_markCouple
over a year ago
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After all there's no way being logged in to fab on my phone that could be recognised by a desktop on a completely diff network.""
What you describe is what we expect. Glad it also seems OK to you. Let us know if it happens again. Don't forget to check "logged in" status - you'll see a "logout" bar at top right.
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