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theres defiantly an issue with fake profiles on here, far to many basic presets, an no vetting of certain criterias. Funny how over the weekend you find a lot of new profiles pop up but then never active. I think those profiles should be auto deleted |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"theres defiantly an issue with fake profiles on here, far to many basic presets, an no vetting of certain criterias. Funny how over the weekend you find a lot of new profiles pop up but then never active. I think those profiles should be auto deleted"
Yeah definitely a lot of fake profiles. I don’t mean ppl should show there face etc but at least be vetted for a profile. A lot of fake women’s profiles mainly |
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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago
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"theres defiantly an issue with fake profiles on here, far to many basic presets, an no vetting of certain criterias. Funny how over the weekend you find a lot of new profiles pop up but then never active. I think those profiles should be auto deleted
Yeah definitely a lot of fake profiles. I don’t mean ppl should show there face etc but at least be vetted for a profile. A lot of fake women’s profiles mainly "
lots of blank men, women and couples profiles pop up from Thursday and disappear by Sunday night, it's the entitled instashag crew, didn't you know that?! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yes everyone should have a face pic avatar so people can see what you look like without having to ask for a face pic."
If everyone had to have a face pic avatar the revenue of the site would plummet to not much higher than zero  |
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"I think photo verifications and profile pictures should be mandatory.
Yes fully agree with you x"
Couldn't disagree more, "forcing" people to have profile pics is not the way to go....that should be a choice....if you dont agree/like those profiles, dont have anything to do with them! Photo verification on the other hand would defo out a lot of the said profiles you speak of, but wouldnt solve the problem.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Only one glaringly obvious flaw in that suggestion
Having a pic up is a guarantee of nothing....
And why do so many people o here feel the need to tell others what they should it should not put on their own profiles.
Still its nice to see the same thread a come round twice a day  |
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"Yes everyone should have a face pic avatar so people can see what you look like without having to ask for a face pic.
If everyone had to have a face pic avatar the revenue of the site would plummet to not much higher than zero "
I agree. We will never have full face pics on public view here, this is our private life and we want it to remain private.
However, I do agree that people should be at least photo verified to reduce the chance of men pretending to be women or couples.
When it comes down to it though most fakes are quite easy to spot and we can always use our own verification strategies before we take things further.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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As there are a lot of wankers, cunts, journalists, stalkers and indiscreet people on here it should never be compulsory to have your face pic public, or even have to verify with a face pic; as websites can be hacked. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So what’s ppl view on profiles on this site?? Should you have to have a pic on n show ur real or not?
Should profiles pictures be blank?"
I think everyone should be photo verified at least.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yes everyone should have a face pic avatar so people can see what you look like without having to ask for a face pic.
If everyone had to have a face pic avatar the revenue of the site would plummet to not much higher than zero
I agree. We will never have full face pics on public view here, this is our private life and we want it to remain private.
However, I do agree that people should be at least photo verified to reduce the chance of men pretending to be women or couples.
When it comes down to it though most fakes are quite easy to spot and we can always use our own verification strategies before we take things further.
Mrs x "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"photo and email verification should be a must.
You want full address post code credit card number and both parents maiden names too..  "
He is request was a totally reasonable one. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"up to the individual - other people need to keep their beaks out of others profiles  "
Other people's profiles are there business but if they want to message me then it becomes my business |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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In my very humble opinion people on here who are not photo verified is the one major fault/problem with fab, other than that i think overall its a excellent site with some brilliant genuine people. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"As there are a lot of wankers, cunts, journalists, stalkers and indiscreet people on here it should never be compulsory to have your face pic public, or even have to verify with a face pic; as websites can be hacked."
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By (user no longer on site)
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"In my very humble opinion people on here who are not photo verified is the one major fault/problem with fab, other than that i think overall its a excellent site with some brilliant genuine people. "
What would photo verification prove? |
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"So what’s ppl view on profiles on this site?? Should you have to have a pic on n show ur real or not?
Should profiles pictures be blank?"
So, I rip a pic of the t'interwebby, and put it on our profile, to prove I'm not a fake?
Seriously... the only thing on a profile which absolutely proves you are genuine is a MEET IN PERSON veri. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So what’s ppl view on profiles on this site?? Should you have to have a pic on n show ur real or not?
Should profiles pictures be blank?
So, I rip a pic of the t'interwebby, and put it on our profile, to prove I'm not a fake?
Seriously... the only thing on a profile which absolutely proves you are genuine is a MEET IN PERSON veri."
Depends on what the definition of "genuine" is. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"In my very humble opinion people on here who are not photo verified is the one major fault/problem with fab, other than that i think overall its a excellent site with some brilliant genuine people.
What would photo verification prove?"
That the 37yr old woman im chatting to is in fact a woman and not a man. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"In my very humble opinion people on here who are not photo verified is the one major fault/problem with fab, other than that i think overall its a excellent site with some brilliant genuine people.
What would photo verification prove?"
After that and along side that i ask for phone calls fairly early on if they say there are in fact interested then phone calls shouldn't be a problem |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"In my very humble opinion people on here who are not photo verified is the one major fault/problem with fab, other than that i think overall its a excellent site with some brilliant genuine people.
What would photo verification prove?"
There is no fool proof solution, but lets try and make it as difficult as possible for the idiots who time to time let the site down |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think some of the problems with authenticity on the site come down to the user's purpose. I'd be happy to have a face profile pic if it were a genuine swingers site. The girls are the worst. 90% needing some kind of attention, 7% bored housewives and 3% actual swingers. It makes it difficult to find likeminded people as we might be looking for a swinger, but they might be looking to have their egos raised just that bit more. We're not really into asslicking unless it's in the most literal sense.
I guess what I'm saying is, some use it as a site to have sex, some use it for swinging but that creates undercurrents of thoughts about who is genuine and who is not. In our view, if you're genuine, you'd be photo verified...simples! |
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"So what’s ppl view on profiles on this site?? Should you have to have a pic on n show ur real or not?
Should profiles pictures be blank?"
Our view is we aren't that concerned whether people think we are fake or real hence we have a blank profile pic.
Couples can chat to us then form their own opinion as to whether we are genuine or not. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think some of the problems with authenticity on the site come down to the user's purpose. I'd be happy to have a face profile pic if it were a genuine swingers site. The girls are the worst. 90% needing some kind of attention, 7% bored housewives and 3% actual swingers. It makes it difficult to find likeminded people as we might be looking for a swinger, but they might be looking to have their egos raised just that bit more. We're not really into asslicking unless it's in the most literal sense.
I guess what I'm saying is, some use it as a site to have sex, some use it for swinging but that creates undercurrents of thoughts about who is genuine and who is not. In our view, if you're genuine, you'd be photo verified...simples! "
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By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago
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"So what’s ppl view on profiles on this site?? Should you have to have a pic on n show ur real or not?
Should profiles pictures be blank?"
No. I don't agree with forcing people to upload/show photos. It should be their choice.
Its easy to use the block profiles with no public pics from contacting you. That, or just ignore them.
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By *wo4FemCouple
over a year ago
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"Yes everyone should have a face pic avatar so people can see what you look like without having to ask for a face pic.
If everyone had to have a face pic avatar the revenue of the site would plummet to not much higher than zero "
There is no guarantee that the revenue you would plummet but if it did then it would leave genuine real people on the site and a lot less fakes.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"up to the individual - other people need to keep their beaks out of others profiles
Other people's profiles are there business but if they want to message me then it becomes my business "
you can choose to ignore if they dont meet your requirements |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yes everyone should have a face pic avatar so people can see what you look like without having to ask for a face pic.
If everyone had to have a face pic avatar the revenue of the site would plummet to not much higher than zero
There is no guarantee that the revenue you would plummet but if it did then it would leave genuine real people on the site and a lot less fakes.
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I’d hazard a guess that less than 2% of profiles have face pics as their avatars, therefore 98% of the site would disappear overnight making it not feasible for the owners.
Each to their own, but no way would we put face pics up. If people think we’re fake then that’s their call. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"theres defiantly an issue with fake profiles on here, far to many basic presets, an no vetting of certain criterias. Funny how over the weekend you find a lot of new profiles pop up but then never active. I think those profiles should be auto deleted
Yeah definitely a lot of fake profiles. I don’t mean ppl should show there face etc but at least be vetted for a profile. A lot of fake women’s profiles mainly "
I actually found a fake profile of a woman that was created by one of her past meets as revenge........only when I saw her real profile it clicked....the fake one gave too much information.........did make me wonder what she’d done to make him do it.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We have filters set for those with no public photos and those who are not verified in some way. Therefore those profile don't message us so it's just like they are not there. We can exclude what we don't want in any search to.
Mrs |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"theres defiantly an issue with fake profiles on here, far to many basic presets, an no vetting of certain criterias. Funny how over the weekend you find a lot of new profiles pop up but then never active. I think those profiles should be auto deleted
Yeah definitely a lot of fake profiles. I don’t mean ppl should show there face etc but at least be vetted for a profile. A lot of fake women’s profiles mainly
I actually found a fake profile of a woman that was created by one of her past meets as revenge........only when I saw her real profile it clicked....the fake one gave too much information.........did make me wonder what she’d done to make him do it...."
Maybe she decided not to meet him again. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"theres defiantly an issue with fake profiles on here, far to many basic presets, an no vetting of certain criterias. Funny how over the weekend you find a lot of new profiles pop up but then never active. I think those profiles should be auto deleted
Yeah definitely a lot of fake profiles. I don’t mean ppl should show there face etc but at least be vetted for a profile. A lot of fake women’s profiles mainly
I actually found a fake profile of a woman that was created by one of her past meets as revenge........only when I saw her real profile it clicked....the fake one gave too much information.........did make me wonder what she’d done to make him do it....
Maybe she decided not to meet him again. "
Bit extreme if it was just that.....mind you I can imagine some men’s egos can’t handle not being wanted |
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It's pretty easy to fake a verification photo. So I have no faith in them. Also a lot of people cannot have their face in profile pics as it can cost them their job. Even meet verifications can be faked. Just use your judgement and common sense. There are many ways to verify if people are really who they say they are. Just do what works for you. |
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over a year ago
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Just a random question. Ive just had two different women message me back and discussions got to the point where meets where aranged with one of them. Even had postcode sent and exchanged numbers then all of a sudden both profiles were no longer on the site. ????? Anyone experienced this??? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yes everyone should have a face pic avatar so people can see what you look like without having to ask for a face pic."
no they should not have a face pic unless u want show the world u are a swinger can't identify a profile by a pic whether it is real or fake
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You are completely free to put as much or as little as you want on your profile.
Just as we are completely free to take an interest or ignore it accordingly...
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yes everyone should have a face pic avatar so people can see what you look like without having to ask for a face pic."
I disagree totally.
Why should we, what does it prove, I could use any random pic of anyone - as many sadly do.
On our previous profile we had face pics - I then developed some nut job posing as a "woman" tell me where and when I was shopping how she was going to approach me in the shop and kiss me. Oh and tell me my neighbours names baring in mind I hadnt told her where I live! So "she" had clearly followed me to my home address. Where I should feel safe, where my children live.
Sorry but I disagree totally.
Added to that around the same time despite having single men blocked i got facebook friends requests from people on here pretending they know me from elsewhere.
Why should we have to have face pics on our profile and put our personal life, family and safety at risk?!
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just a random question. Ive just had two different women message me back and discussions got to the point where meets where aranged with one of them. Even had postcode sent and exchanged numbers then all of a sudden both profiles were no longer on the site. ????? Anyone experienced this???"
Yes in the past had arranged meets with single men where they just disappear at the last moment. Timewasters are one of the perils the of online scene unfortunately. You live and learn and much wiser these days on how to spot one. |
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People should be able to use the site however they see fit.
We use the site as a means to keep in contact with people we have met so the site works well for us.
As far as fake profiles go, just have your witts about you,
If it’s too good to be true n all that |
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By *hil988Man
over a year ago
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If it takes a bit f effort to find the right person to connect with then surely that’s not such a bad thing. There is no need to have a profile pic - take the time and read the profile itself . Of course there are fake profiles but a picture proves nothing. |
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I don't agree that people should be forced to have face pics up. And not a fan of telling people how they should use the site.
But think a way to reduce the blank weekend "wanna fuk?" messagers, who as a rule do not pay for site membership and therefore not affect site income, would be to disable messaging until you are photo verified at least, and your New status runs out. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So what’s ppl view on profiles on this site?? Should you have to have a pic on n show ur real or not?
Should profiles pictures be blank?
Our view is we aren't that concerned whether people think we are fake or real hence we have a blank profile pic.
Couples can chat to us then form their own opinion as to whether we are genuine or not."
However, the counter arguement to that is with no pics and new to the site (as you appear to be) will people even engage with you? ...
We rarely message first tbh (only twice IIRC) but would not reply to faceless messages in the inbox... however, sometimes people message with pics and that is fair enough.. perhaps thats the tack adopted here?... either way have fun...
for us the criteria to out the unwanted is..
no pics, mimimal profile, just joined, been on ages with no verifications, wont kik/phone/cam = not a chance in hell outside a club |
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I don't send pics or talk on the phone SOLELY to PROVE I'm a woman. If my chat style (and veris) aren't proof enough, move on. Some will be paranoid no matter what you do or don't do!
I could download any picture online to "show" that I am woman----doesn't prove a thing.
If it doesn't feel right, move on. End of.
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Seven years I've been on this site. Met my other half here four years ago. He wasn't verified, very few of the men I've met over the years have been.
Yet somehow I've managed to use due diligence and common sense in choosing playmates without wanting to dictate how others use the site. |
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"Only one glaringly obvious flaw in that suggestion
Having a pic up is a guarantee of nothing....
And why do so many people o here feel the need to tell others what they should it should not put on their own profiles.
Still its nice to see the same thread a come round twice a day "
Indeed!!! Always someone wanting to mind other people's business because they're unable to deal with their own! |
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"photo and email verification should be a must.
You want full address post code credit card number and both parents maiden names too..
He is request was a totally reasonable one."
Not for a free sex site it isn't! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yes everyone should have a face pic avatar so people can see what you look like without having to ask for a face pic.
If everyone had to have a face pic avatar the revenue of the site would plummet to not much higher than zero
There is no guarantee that the revenue you would plummet but if it did then it would leave genuine real people on the site and a lot less fakes.
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Guess we can't be real then! As we have no face pics mmm
It matters not either way, simply if a couple or single lady have been on over a month and have no verifications we don't bother with them, they are either fakes, dreamers or attention seekers.... |
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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago
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"theres defiantly an issue with fake profiles on here, far to many basic presets, an no vetting of certain criterias. Funny how over the weekend you find a lot of new profiles pop up but then never active. I think those profiles should be auto deleted
Yeah definitely a lot of fake profiles. I don’t mean ppl should show there face etc but at least be vetted for a profile. A lot of fake women’s profiles mainly
I actually found a fake profile of a woman that was created by one of her past meets as revenge........only when I saw her real profile it clicked....the fake one gave too much information.........did make me wonder what she’d done to make him do it...."
"did make me wonder what she’d done to make him do it...." Why always assume it was her fault? |
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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago
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"Yes everyone should have a face pic avatar so people can see what you look like without having to ask for a face pic.
If everyone had to have a face pic avatar the revenue of the site would plummet to not much higher than zero
There is no guarantee that the revenue you would plummet but if it did then it would leave genuine real people on the site and a lot less fakes.
Guess we can't be real then! As we have no face pics mmm
It matters not either way, simply if a couple or single lady have been on over a month and have no verifications we don't bother with them, they are either fakes, dreamers or attention seekers...."
a month is a bit harsh, are they not allowed personal lives? I would at least expect them to be photo verified in that time though. |
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"Yes everyone should have a face pic avatar so people can see what you look like without having to ask for a face pic.
If everyone had to have a face pic avatar the revenue of the site would plummet to not much higher than zero
There is no guarantee that the revenue you would plummet but if it did then it would leave genuine real people on the site and a lot less fakes.
Guess we can't be real then! As we have no face pics mmm
It matters not either way, simply if a couple or single lady have been on over a month and have no verifications we don't bother with them, they are either fakes, dreamers or attention seekers....a month is a bit harsh, are they not allowed personal lives? I would at least expect them to be photo verified in that time though."
Harsh, maybe but if you decide to join a swingers site are genuine and can't spare a couple of hours to go meet someone even just for social to get verified within a month, then generally you are going to be hard work to arrange to meet, for us that's an avoid |
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"So what’s ppl view on profiles on this site?? Should you have to have a pic on n show ur real or not?
Should profiles pictures be blank?"
Pics don't prove a thing, easy to steal and fake.
The only proof that someone is real is by meeting them. A video 'conversation' where yoou actually talk is almost as good |
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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago
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"Yes everyone should have a face pic avatar so people can see what you look like without having to ask for a face pic."
Absolutely crazy idea. If people are willing to exchange face pics or have them on their profile then we have no problem. We have accepted friend invites only to find zero faceys so we instantly delete and/or block. Security is crap on most forums and don't forget it only costs £5 for anyone to view your pics. As someone has said that could be journalists or nutjobs. Have you ever googled your use-name? You might get a surprise. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We wont put face pics in our public or friend pics as Ying worrys about them being misused. Although we are happy to send them as a PM once we have chatted a bit and are confident we are chatting to someone genuine.
We have been photo verified but due to not being ready to meet just yet, being varified by meet will have to wait. Even a cam verification for us wouldnt be concrete as we havent shown our faces when camming before on other cam sites. We havent cammed on here yet to be honest. People will have to make up there mind when we chat via message. We understand this isnt enough for some people and we appreciate that will put some people off. It is what it is. Like i said before we are happy to pm face pics. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Only one glaringly obvious flaw in that suggestion
Having a pic up is a guarantee of nothing....
And why do so many people o here feel the need to tell others what they should it should not put on their own profiles.
Still its nice to see the same thread a come round twice a day "
what we do in our spare time has nothing to do with anyone! We value our privacy, forcing people to display face pictures would result in many many leaving and even then it's still no guarantee that it's not a fake profile....100's of people love the idea of swinging but dare not step out and follow it through, men are the worst for fake profiles be it a single female or couple usually looking for wank bank material or the buzz from the thrill of the chase.
Unavoidable |
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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago
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" Have you ever googled your use-name? You might get a surprise.
You can switch off google-bots and hide from search engines in the filters & options. Seems to work too "
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY NOT TRUE.
Just a few minutes ago I put D's (single woman) username into google search and it immediately linked to this site. In fact it was the top three enties also linking to a thread on the forum AND we have the 'feature on search engines' SWITCHED OFF.
This is a good site and we always recommend it. But always monitor and police your own security, never expect any site or forum to do it for you |
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