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What is the point of winks
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By *abonTedCouple
over a year ago
Midlands & Cheltenham |
Do you mean lazy?
So few people use them it’s sometimes a more guaranteed way to get noticed. Obviously if the receiver looks at their winks of course! Which we do…and often respond to.
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Oh, I disagree. I like a wink. I don't think they're lazy - I see them as a "I checked you out because I think you're hot" intro, but no pressure.
Gives them a chance to wink back, or not. But horses for courses. |
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I think they do have some value. They are link smiling at someone in a pub. If the smile is returned then an introduction can be made. The issue is a lot of people ignore them so you don't know if your wink has been noticed and intentionally ignored or just ignored as a rule. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We quite like them. It's no more lazy than a no-reply to a message. You can check each other out and move on from there.
Also, I can't help but think it could be an easy way to cut down unwanted messages, if you couldn't message a profile if they hadn't winked back at you. |
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I like eye-contact flirting, I see it as a virtual version of that.
I don't see why it's problematic. It's not uncommon for me to receive a wink, which to me is just an indication of interest or intrigue, perhaps an invitation to engage.
Could they just send a message, yes but does it matter, if the engagement becomes a positive one? |
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By *elloWoman
over a year ago
alpha centauri |
I have messaged a few guys in the past off the back of them winking me. I don't think it's lazy, it's a other way to get their profile seen without having to rely on a message. I don't always look at my winks, but I'd I do and I see a profile photo that is appealing I'll then take a peek at their profile , if it really good then I'll message. |
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"I have messaged a few guys in the past off the back of them winking me. I don't think it's lazy, it's an other way to get their profile seen without having to rely on a message. I don't always look at my winks, but I'd I do and I see a profile photo that is appealing I'll then take a peek at their profile , if it really good then I'll message."
And it’s always nice receiving a wink |
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"Oh, I disagree. I like a wink. I don't think they're lazy - I see them as a "I checked you out because I think you're hot" intro, but no pressure.
Gives them a chance to wink back, or not. But horses for courses."
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By *1876Man
over a year ago
Dudley |
"Oh, I disagree. I like a wink. I don't think they're lazy - I see them as a "I checked you out because I think you're hot" intro, but no pressure.
Gives them a chance to wink back, or not. But horses for courses."
Totally agree with this |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Oh, I disagree. I like a wink. I don't think they're lazy - I see them as a "I checked you out because I think you're hot" intro, but no pressure.
Gives them a chance to wink back, or not. But horses for courses."
This was my thinking behind them too but now I'm thinking I should just be brave and send more messages |
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We use them to show interest. If we get one back we send a message. If not we move on.
I think they are a great way of just saying “hi we like your profile, if you like ours wink back and we can see where it goes”
Kink (Mrs) |
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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago
Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria |
I (AJ) don’t look at them and think Will only does occasionally so I’d say better to send a message. What happens if you wink and they wink back? Does anyone send a message or just keep winking  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I (AJ) don’t look at them and think Will only does occasionally so I’d say better to send a message. What happens if you wink and they wink back? Does anyone send a message or just keep winking "
If the person winked me back i'd usually take my chance & send a message |
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I use winks almost like a bookmark if I'm intending on contacting someone but, for whatever reason need some time.
I'm no good at remembering usernames so, having something I can quickly refer to is really helpful. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"They save sending copy n pasted messages 1000 times, to every profile in a 100 mile radius
Mr "
It gives us men a small glimmer of hope that a lady will wink back & say _ello |
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"They save sending copy n pasted messages 1000 times, to every profile in a 100 mile radius
Mr
It gives us men a small glimmer of hope that a lady will wink back & say _ello "
Keep the faith brother, eternal optimism is the key to success on fab...or have a vagina
Mr |
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I don't use them.
If someone sends me one or could be weeks or months before I see it and even if I see it straight away and respond that's as fast as it ever goes because they don't follow the wink etiquette.
The person sending the original wink is responsible for sending a follow up message if that wink is responded to.
Otherwise the whole thing falls on its arse.
I have all email notifications turned off but every now and again I get an email to say I've received a wink but when I go to look there is nothing there and if I look at the profile named in the email there is nothing to say that they winked me.
I'm assuming that's either a glitch or they have removed it as soon as they sent it. |
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