FabGuys.com forum: Legal notice

By *astyBottom 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

Seaton

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

Preston

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

Stalybridge, 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

Stroud district

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
48 weeks ago

Alresford, Hants.

And why is Sydney University always singled out?!

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By *ornyfeckerMan
48 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
48 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 (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

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
48 weeks ago

Cheshire

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By *art8Man
48 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
48 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
48 weeks ago

Reading

"Stupid is as stupid does"

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By *erry_bottomMan
48 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)
48 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 (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

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

This ^

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By (user no longer on site)
48 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 *imrobMan
48 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
48 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
48 weeks ago

Coventry

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

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By (user no longer on site)
47 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
47 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
47 weeks ago

Gogledd Ddwyrain 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)
47 weeks ago

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

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By *ooby01Man
47 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
47 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
46 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
46 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
46 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
46 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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By *rank24Man
7 days ago

Redcar

With you entirely

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By *lexieMan
7 days ago

Just north of Southampton

Maybe you are all missing the point...

We know the legal warnings are a nonsense about the illicit use of our data/pics...

However... consider the use of fake security cameras on buildings and installations, only the people in the know and those that installed them know they are fake... Too the casual observer the look real and a feeling of caution is instigated (the desired effect). This is the same reason the police use fake speed trap camera's... that are empty boxes with just a flashing light; they do however make people slow down!

Try and think outside of the box sometimes, not everything is just black and white!

WARNING: This fake camera information must not be assimilated and shared to the general public by Sydney University or any of their agents; this is a legal warning!

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By *xLedZepxx2Man
7 days ago

Didcot

"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."

How on earth do you filter out legal notices? Do you mean you look a their profile and if they have a legal notice, you block them?

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By *uck my bumMan
7 days ago

walsall

Thing is this is a site for gay men if your not gay or have something to hide go to fab swingers or something else

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By *xLedZepxx2Man
7 days ago

Didcot

"Maybe you are all missing the point...

We know the legal warnings are a nonsense about the illicit use of our data/pics...

Try and think outside of the box sometimes, not everything is just black and white!

WARNING: This fake camera information must not be assimilated and shared to the general public by Sydney University or any of their agents; this is a legal warning!"

Nah, they do it because they are sheeple, also they are too lazy to actually fill out their profile so they copy and paste shit for other peoples profiles.

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By *tokerY2OMan
7 days ago

Bournemouth

We all know its a hoax but its worst than that.

Scammers will actively target people who post that kinda thing in their profiles as its used as a signifyer to highlight those who would be gullible to scams.

Dont post it anything similar guys you're just opening yourself up as a target.

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By *xLedZepxx2Man
7 days ago

Didcot

"Thing is this is a site for gay men if your not gay or have something to hide go to fab swingers or something else "

not sure how this is relevant to the topic though?

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By *ld4yngfunMan
7 days ago

Edinburgh

I also, ignore any profiles which show the Sydney University Message.

As has been said, some of them show no profile information.

Only the useless message.

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By *tar33Man
7 days 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.

How on earth do you filter out legal notices? Do you mean you look a their profile and if they have a legal notice, you block them?"

Yes trig, although it was a joke. It's a little like having 'idiot' tattooed on their forehead, less painful but nearly as obvious.

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By *ip71Man
7 days ago

Sheffield

Mind set of a moron.. Behave yourselves and away with such piffle!

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