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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
somewhere |
Not sure if its a scene as such but I've been to 3 Hotel socials,1 weekend party in a house,2 pub socials,2 restaurant socials and its the side of fab that I never knew existed but really enjoy them them for what they are
A chance to connect,make friendships and see what happens |
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Only ever been to one party about 3 years ago.
I was invited by one of the attendees and everyone there was very welcoming. It was all very laid back and no pressure.
I was one of 3 newbies that night and everyone else were long-term friends who were comfortable in each others company.
Strangely, although that was one of reasons I enjoyed it and didn't feel out of place the couple who were also at their first party left after an hour for that exact reason.
They said they expected everyone to be strangers and thought it was more of a clique.
A strange comment as it was held in someone's home but it had echoes of the forums. |
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By *avie tCouple
over a year ago
otherside of nowhere |
Play Parties are our first choice of meet....its difficult for 4 people to connect but at a party there's choice and the social side is great....i(mrs) have never felt any pressure to play at a party.. |
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Love the socials as there is an opportunity to meet loads of people and to quote one of the hot ladies on here ( bog lady ) shift and drift lol Much more fun than a 1:1 social meet in fact we rarely do those type meets any more  |
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By *dfabMan
over a year ago
Dunboyne |
Social I went to was excellent. Great people and banter.
Sadly it was almost 3yrs ago now, on old profile, as Covid has drastically reduced my chances of getting to one since.
This WFH doesn't leave many excuses for us cheaters to get out you know 
First world problems eh |
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By *asual777Man
over a year ago
i travel all over |
The socials can be an equivalent of several 1:1 coffee meets . Even if you’re more interested in playing than the social aspect of fab they’re a fairly efficient way of seeing what Some of the people you interact with through PMs or on the forum are actually like .
I am quite taken aback by how many Dalliances there have been some time following social meets I have been to. They’re obviously a fertile ground for establishing a rapport and many do treat them very much as group coffees to suss out if they want a play meet sometime afterwards with any of the attendees.
Some just want to chat and that’s it and that’s great too. Frankly particularly for midweek daytime socials I can think of a million worse ways to spend a couple of hours than chatting to a load of fabbers over coffee and cake. |
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Ok did someone say cake?????
When and where????  lol
As a newbie I've only gone to one Social and it was lovely to meet people in real life that you have interacted on here with....and it was great for potential future coffee meets... it was a great experience esp for us who can only do daytime meetings x |
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"The socials can be an equivalent of several 1:1 coffee meets . Even if you’re more interested in playing than the social aspect of fab they’re a fairly efficient way of seeing what Some of the people you interact with through PMs or on the forum are actually like .
I am quite taken aback by how many Dalliances there have been some time following social meets I have been to. They’re obviously a fertile ground for establishing a rapport and many do treat them very much as group coffees to suss out if they want a play meet sometime afterwards with any of the attendees.
Some just want to chat and that’s it and that’s great too. Frankly particularly for midweek daytime socials I can think of a million worse ways to spend a couple of hours than chatting to a load of fabbers over coffee and cake. "
that's my whole point really. men more than women might have their eye on a particular person. try chat then meet them face to face to further things hopefully but might not want to do it in a group setting or have no interest in parties or group meet and greets but I find, listening to what women say on here, more and more are swaying from one to one meets to group meets. |
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I find parties and meet n greets great for "hunting my prey" I rarely play at either (but have been known to in the past!) once I connect with someone I'll go on to message for a bit an then meet....doesnt suit everyone but that's just me! |
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At the end of the day if you go to a social, chances are you will meet someone you've never seen or chatted with on here. It's a good way to check out people who may not be as active on the forums or who aren't that pushed sending messages in general. In my experience it's all positive and you can make so many more good connections. |
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"At the end of the day if you go to a social, chances are you will meet someone you've never seen or chatted with on here. It's a good way to check out people who may not be as active on the forums or who aren't that pushed sending messages in general. In my experience it's all positive and you can make so many more good connections. "
Exactly this....I find meeting people face to face rather than trying to connect from pictures and profiles so much better! There are lots I've met at these events that I would never have thought from their profiles we would click! |
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I agree the social side, face to face is great. it's the best way but some come on here with an active regular social life and want to meet 1 to 1 over a coffee on a midweek evening say to build up a rapport. I do see the point though. have even seen people say on here they got on like a house on fire with people at meets and greets who they wouldn't dream of replying 2 on here. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"At the end of the day if you go to a social, chances are you will meet someone you've never seen or chatted with on here. It's a good way to check out people who may not be as active on the forums or who aren't that pushed sending messages in general. In my experience it's all positive and you can make so many more good connections.
Exactly this....I find meeting people face to face rather than trying to connect from pictures and profiles so much better! There are lots I've met at these events that I would never have thought from their profiles we would click!"
I would be more then happy to meet you face to face and go for coffee but and maybe even for dinner |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"At the end of the day if you go to a social, chances are you will meet someone you've never seen or chatted with on here. It's a good way to check out people who may not be as active on the forums or who aren't that pushed sending messages in general. In my experience it's all positive and you can make so many more good connections. "
So on the next social will you invite me to accompany you then |
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By *erri AnneTV/TS
over a year ago
Shannon and Costa Blanca |
I love the party scene but I find it hard to break into it as a CD/TV member who would normally go in male mode anyway
Those I have been too are great fun and a great way to meet and get to know others
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