FabGuys.com forum: Legal notice

By *hinkTwink OP Man
over a year ago

Crewe

Why do so many people have this "Sydney university privacy blah blah blah, I'll sue you" notice on their profile? Do they not realise it means absolutely nothing and offers zero legal protection? Why not actually create a bespoke profile that lets other users know a little about yourselves? If you're so concerned about your privacy, you're in the wrong place! Rant over

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By *anDadBodMan
over a year ago

Speke

cause they’re stupid?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Why do so many people have this "Sydney university privacy blah blah blah, I'll sue you" notice on their profile? Do they not realise it means absolutely nothing and offers zero legal protection? Why not actually create a bespoke profile that lets other users know a little about yourselves? If you're so concerned about your privacy, you're in the wrong place! Rant over"
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.did you mean sheeple

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By *tar33Man
over a year ago

North London (outer)

Empty threats by people who know nothing about the law.

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By *astDevonGuyMan
over a year ago

East Devon

Bet Sydney University piss themselves laughing each time they see the posted notice ..I know I do

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By *mma_EvansTV/TS
over a year ago

Colchester

Makes me laugh when people write something about facebook

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By *eefandfurMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

In a few years Martin Lewis will get a few thousand pounds back from Sydney University for all the people that posted that

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By *4BearsMan
over a year ago

East Manchester

There's a section in the FAQ dedicated to this, stating that it's completely useless

As if Sydney University, or any other institute, want a blurry photo of a middle-aged man in his wife's knickers

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By *enri du lacMan
over a year ago

Coventry

"Makes me laugh when people write something about facebook

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Some have copied the Facebook nonsense and substituted Fabguys for Facebook.

So it reads: "Fabguys is now a publicly traded entity ..."

That's funny because there's no mention of Fabguys at the London Stock Exchange or indeed any other stock exchange.

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By *starMan
over a year ago

Frampton on Severn

Useful, makes me much more likely to dismiss a profile and look elsewhere.

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By *uddles4uMan
over a year ago

Purbeck

I don't think you need to worry about Sydney there could be many others that could be lifting data.

Admins faq's thoughts are

The "legal disclaimer" is pointless nonsense and all does is take up extra space on our servers. Please remove it if you have it on your profile. If you're worried about privacy please set your account to be hidden from non-registered users on your privacy page (this also hides it from search engines but may take a week or two to drop out of search) and remove the notice (and encourage others to do likewise).

Common sense advice would be NOT to put any information on your profile (here, or on any such site) that could identify you or that you don't want to become public! So for your own benefit, don't post phone numbers, real names or email / instant message addresses on your profile that people might see or "Google".

Some people may put non-identifying pics on their public profile but keep face pics private or for friends, for example.

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By *anintrousersMan
over a year ago

Widnes

It's all a load of nonsense and a complete waste of time.

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By *arrogateDadMan
over a year ago

Harrogate

"There's a section in the FAQ dedicated to this, stating that it's completely useless

As if Sydney University, or any other institute, want a blurry photo of a middle-aged man in his wife's knickers

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By *tar33Man
over a year ago

North London (outer)

"It's all a load of nonsense and a complete waste of time."

I wouldn't say it was a waste of time, I tend to use the legal notices as an extra filter.

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By *verage kent blokeMan
over a year ago

Anytown

Actually, would a sane human being who wants to maintain their privacy after posting pictures of anonymous body parts, spend thousands to open up their profile to more open scrutiny, ensuring full identification, in a civil court action?

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By *adame BootsTV/TS
over a year ago

Tetbury

"It's all a load of nonsense and a complete waste of time.

I wouldn't say it was a waste of time, I tend to use the legal notices as an extra filter."

This lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's nonsense. If you don't want people to view or screen shoot then don't post pictures. Simple

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By *acingfanMan
over a year ago

Huddersfield

Sydney University may use my pics.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *tocking-loverMan
over a year ago

plymouth

Who is Sydney anyway? And why does she have her own university?

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By *arymore10Man
over a year ago

Wirral

Yes, puts me off too. If a guy wants to be noticed he would do better to give a bit more info, if he doesn't he shouldn't be here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a stupidity marker and a helpful indicator of just who to avoid.

Notice whenever this topic comes up no one pops up to give reasons why this privacy bollox is defendable. Obviously because it isn't.

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By *speedoMan
over a year ago

eastbourne

Even if they ignore your warning and use your picture, where and how could you contact them? And who’s got the money to take legal action which won’t be cheap, especially against an overseas organisation with a different legal system.

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By *rchard thiefMan
over a year ago

Accrington-ish

"There's a section in the FAQ dedicated to this, stating that it's completely useless

As if Sydney University, or any other institute, want a blurry photo of a middle-aged man in his wife's knickers

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By *angkMan
14 weeks ago

Alresford, Hants.

And why is Sydney University always singled out?!

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By *ornyfeckerMan
14 weeks ago

Dundee

For me, it is a red flag. This person does not understand. The funniest bit is that fab is a publicly quoted company. Really?

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By *seableMan
14 weeks ago

Halesowen

"And why is Sydney University always singled out?! "

Sydney University. I don't know who you are, but I will find you, and I will kill you.

Love, Brian.

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By *untimesfuckingMan
14 weeks ago

Newport

I see this all the time.

If it makes people feel good, let em say it. What harm has it done to anyone?

Admittedly, the FB one that now seems to be popping up is actually more confusing

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By *art8Man
14 weeks ago

Cheshire

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By *art8Man
14 weeks ago

Cheshire

Half a page of Sydney university and Facebook warnings are a complete and utter waste of time .

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By *seableMan
14 weeks ago

Halesowen

If I am otherwise interested in someone, I often mention it.

You can learn a lot from someone by the way they answer.

(And even more if they don't

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By *ingsandthongsMan
14 weeks ago

Reading

"Stupid is as stupid does"

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By *erry_bottomMan
14 weeks ago

Derry

It helps out the stupid people. When I see it on someones profile i ignore them.

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By (user no longer on site)
14 weeks ago

I prefer to create a real and genuine profile of myself with face photos and body photos.

I am what I say I am. I am what I said I do.

I am here to make friends and hookups and not to play hide and seek. It drives me crazy.

The only way for people to know you is to introduce yourself with face and body photos and a brief description of yourself - this is my opinion and you have every right to defer.

Thank you.

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By *roperWankBuddyWantedMan
14 weeks ago

Warrington

"Useful, makes me much more likely to dismiss a profile and look elsewhere."

This ^

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By (user no longer on site)
14 weeks ago

"Bet Sydney University piss themselves laughing each time they see the posted notice ..I know I do"
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There isn't a Sydney university..

There is a University of Sydney..where all are big down under..strewth Sheila..call that a knife..this is a knife..oh no hang on its a kangaroo

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By *rocksNsocksMan
14 weeks ago

leeds

I looked at the profile of a guy who had sent me a message and that copy pasta disclaimer was the only thing on it

No other text or pics just that🤣🤣🤣

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By *an467Man
14 weeks ago

Glasgow

Most of the guys on here have pictures which are shown as public. How the fuck can you argue that they cannot be used?

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By *ornybisubslutMan
14 weeks ago

Coventry

Those notices drive me potty. Just no point in them.

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago

"I looked at the profile of a guy who had sent me a message and that copy pasta disclaimer was the only thing on it

No other text or pics just that🤣🤣🤣"
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Sounds like he's Italian

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By *or one nught onlyMan
13 weeks ago

dundee

If you told these numpties to jump off a bridge because Sydney university or Facebook says you must , they’d be falling like lemons

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By *evanianMan
13 weeks ago

Tegeingl, Gogledd Cymru

Sydney University has been highlighted for data protection due to its commitment to transparency and compliance with global regulations like General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The university prioritises data handling practices, cyber security, and educating students and staff on safe online behaviour.

The University of Sydney's privacy policies are governed by Australian law, which of course isn't directly enforceable in the UK.

For UK data protection, the relevant laws are the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago

Why do they post this shite about Sydney university? Monkey see, monkey do

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By *ooby01Man
13 weeks ago

Glencoe

As i put on my.profile:

Fabguys is not a public traded entity

Facebook has fuck all to do with Fab

Sydney University doesn't exist.

UCC 1-308-11308-103: is a fictional US statute and once again has fuck all to do with copyright or privacy.

UCC 1-308: does exist but it does not apply to privacy law.

Rome Statute: only applies to the likes of war crimes etc

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By *tar33Man
13 weeks ago

North London (outer)

"Sydney University has been highlighted for data protection due to its commitment to transparency and compliance with global regulations like General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The university prioritises data handling practices, cyber security, and educating students and staff on safe online behaviour.

The University of Sydney's privacy policies are governed by Australian law, which of course isn't directly enforceable in the UK.

For UK data protection, the relevant laws are the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018."

You've missed the point though, it's a little like chain mail. People only put this nonsense on their profile because other people do. None of them would or could take any action if someone used their pictures.

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By *an in West DurhamMan
12 weeks ago

Crook

I also tend to dismiss people with this sort of garbage on their profiles. I think it makes them look ignorant and uneducated.

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By *seableMan
12 weeks ago

Halesowen

Sometimes I have been tempted to create an Alt profile as Mr Sydney University just for a laugh

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By *haron1701ETV/TS
12 weeks ago

Southport

"Sometimes I have been tempted to create an Alt profile as Mr Sydney University just for a laugh

That would be hilarious

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By *anDadBodMan
12 weeks ago

Speke

"Sometimes I have been tempted to create an Alt profile as Mr Sydney University just for a laugh

There’s one on Fabswingers, he does quite well actually.

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