I just received and e-mail stating you have to have a cover photo of both of you that is at least 40% of what you look like. No other pics are acceptable and any accounts in violation will be removed in 14 days. That's about 50% of us that will be removed by my count. I take it the owners want the whole website to themselves . You were supposed to enhance the site according to prior e-mails we received when you did your hostile takeover. Sounds like that isn't true.
I could only fit a little over thirty nine and a half percent of my dick in our photo due to the fact that my camera is only 24 megapixels (and I only shoot dick pics RAW!). I've got NASA working on resizing and cropping a space view shot to get it in at 40% exactly.
Actually they said 40% of one OR both of you...but DAMN, if I knew there was gonna be math involved I would have joined another fucking swing site. Can I borrow somebody's TI 85?
Actually they said 40% of one OR both of you...but DAMN, if I knew there was gonna be math involved I would have joined another fucking swing site. Can I borrow somebody's TI 85?
OK...so before we start crying...perhaps you should reread the email. We all got it. It does NOTHING but say they will begin to enforce the policy that is ALREADY in place and being VIOLATED!. It also says the photo must at least include you, your partner, OR both. Oh..and it also says your account will be put on hold...not removed.
Just my observation, of course.
Just my observation, of course.
Its simple, do it like ours and blur the face and its been this way since they've updated to this version from the original version of Swingular. Your 2nd photo would work great if its the both of you just blur the face for the non full time members.
Gee..if this had been enforced as it should be...maybe Ms Heidi might have had a little "skin" in the game....hmmmm....
Personally I think the policy should be "truth in advertising". Full length body shots of both people, no make up, no fancy hairstyles or toupees, no hats, no strategically placed clothing or props to hide or disguise body flaws...just raw, everything out there, in your face, this is me and fuck you if you don't like it photos. 
You think the hookup rate is low NOW...there would be crickets in the chat room and cob webs all over the fucking place.
You think the hookup rate is low NOW...there would be crickets in the chat room and cob webs all over the fucking place.
TIFFND wrote:
Gee..if this had been enforced as it should be...maybe Ms Heidi might have had a little "skin" in the game....hmmmm....
You missed Heidi, Heid, Heidster's epic pics? Man, they made 'The Fappening' look like a crude sketch on a restroom wall.
TIFFND wrote:
OK...so before we start crying...perhaps you should reread the email. We all got it. It does NOTHING but say they will begin to enforce the policy that is ALREADY in place and being VIOLATED!. It also says the photo must at least include you, your partner, OR both. Oh..and it also says your account will be put on hold...not removed.
Just my observation, of course.
Why let facts get in the way of a rant?
Evil, a picture of Heidi as you describe would have been blindingly white, mistaken for a blank sheet of paper or a close-up picture of a glass of milk.
Looks like we may now get to see a little MORE than Cheffette's tootsies. 
EVILDOERS wrote:
Looks like we MAY get to see a little MORE than Cheffette's tootsies.
Looks like you don't keep up on the pics I have in my public album.
CHEFFETTE wrote:yeah guess your rightTIFFND wrote:
OK...so before we start crying...perhaps you should reread the email. We all got it. It does NOTHING but say they will begin to enforce the policy that is ALREADY in place and being VIOLATED!. It also says the photo must at least include you, your partner, OR both. Oh..and it also says your account will be put on hold...not removed.
Just my observation, of course.
Why let facts get in the way of a rant?
CHEFFETTE wrote:TIFFND wrote:
OK...so before we start crying...perhaps you should reread the email. We all got it. It does NOTHING but say they will begin to enforce the policy that is ALREADY in place and being VIOLATED!. It also says the photo must at least include you, your partner, OR both. Oh..and it also says your account will be put on hold...not removed.
Just my observation, of course.
Why let facts get in the way of a rant?
Evil, a picture of Heidi as you describe would have been blindingly white, mistaken for a blank sheet of paper or a close-up picture of a glass of milk.
Oh but her feet! Heidi's GLORIUS, ped-tacular FEET!
CHEFFETTE wrote:EVILDOERS wrote:
Looks like we MAY get to see a little MORE than Cheffette's tootsies.
Looks like you don't keep up on the pics I have in my public album.
Album, schmalbum. We want the full monty right up front for all to fap...er I mean see!
Went to upload a photo this is what it reads.
All images uploaded to Swingular.com must follow our guidelines and are subject to review. Your main Profile Image in your public album must be a current image of you and/or your spouse. It may not contain genital shots, sexual acts, erections, children, animals, cartoons, clip art or illustrations. Scenery and vehicles are permitted as long as you are in the photo as well. Tasteful nudity is always accepted
The rest of your images and albums can contain anything you wish as long as it is legal. Copyrighted images, animals & children are always prohibited. If inappropriate images are found, your account may be deleted without notice or refund.
and today's email is a bit different.
Swingular has always had a photo policy. It appears that this policy has not been enforced in some time. As part of our commitment to provide a high quality social community for our members, we will begin enforcing this policy immediately.
We feel that photos represent not only the quality of the site, but the members as well. Posting photos of anything other than yourselves degrades that experience. We believe that it is better to not post any photos than to post images of cars, cartoons, memes, animals and the like.
Starting today, your main (first) profile photo must either be a photo that contains you and/or your partner and must show at least 40% or more of your body. Faces and head shots are not required. You can post anything else within reason as additional photos in your public album.
^^^^^ is a little confusing, this don't make since to us since we show both of us and not understand why we have to show 40% of us. Since its only a profile 1st look photo.
If you are worried about others identifying you, remember, there are millions of people in this world and they would only be able to tell it was you if you show something they recognize, like tattoos.
We also have a blur feature that will pixelize and blur your faces when you upload your photos. This feature can be extended to only blur photos to non-paying members which can be set in MY ACCOUNT.
We will be giving members a 14 day window to update or remove any photos that are in violation of this policy. After 14 days, we will begin to disable accounts that are in violation.
We believe that our members should have the freedom to conduct themselves appropriately without us overseeing every action they make on this site. However, if it becomes a problem, we will begin a photo approval process to make sure the photo policy is adhered to.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
All images uploaded to Swingular.com must follow our guidelines and are subject to review. Your main Profile Image in your public album must be a current image of you and/or your spouse. It may not contain genital shots, sexual acts, erections, children, animals, cartoons, clip art or illustrations. Scenery and vehicles are permitted as long as you are in the photo as well. Tasteful nudity is always accepted
The rest of your images and albums can contain anything you wish as long as it is legal. Copyrighted images, animals & children are always prohibited. If inappropriate images are found, your account may be deleted without notice or refund.
and today's email is a bit different.
Swingular has always had a photo policy. It appears that this policy has not been enforced in some time. As part of our commitment to provide a high quality social community for our members, we will begin enforcing this policy immediately.
We feel that photos represent not only the quality of the site, but the members as well. Posting photos of anything other than yourselves degrades that experience. We believe that it is better to not post any photos than to post images of cars, cartoons, memes, animals and the like.
Starting today, your main (first) profile photo must either be a photo that contains you and/or your partner and must show at least 40% or more of your body. Faces and head shots are not required. You can post anything else within reason as additional photos in your public album.
^^^^^ is a little confusing, this don't make since to us since we show both of us and not understand why we have to show 40% of us. Since its only a profile 1st look photo.
If you are worried about others identifying you, remember, there are millions of people in this world and they would only be able to tell it was you if you show something they recognize, like tattoos.
We also have a blur feature that will pixelize and blur your faces when you upload your photos. This feature can be extended to only blur photos to non-paying members which can be set in MY ACCOUNT.
We will be giving members a 14 day window to update or remove any photos that are in violation of this policy. After 14 days, we will begin to disable accounts that are in violation.
We believe that our members should have the freedom to conduct themselves appropriately without us overseeing every action they make on this site. However, if it becomes a problem, we will begin a photo approval process to make sure the photo policy is adhered to.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
I hope this isn't the precursor to many changes and restrictions. This site rocks and it's like adult Disneyland. If it ain't broke, don't fix it is my motto. Speaking of broke, is there any hopes for a mobile app?! Or at least mobile code adjustment to view the site on smartphones more effectively.
EVILDOERS wrote:CHEFFETTE wrote:
[quote=EVILDOERS]Looks like we MAY get to see a little MORE than Cheffette's tootsies.
Looks like you don't keep up on the pics I have in my public album.
Album, schmalbum. We want the full monty right up front for all to fap...er I mean see!
[/quote]Maybe not Monty, but there'll surely be more pythons on display here than before (if that's possible).
LETSGETRANDY wrote:
I hope this isn't the precursor to many changes and restrictions. This site rocks and it's like adult Disneyland. If it ain't broke, don't fix it is my motto. Speaking of broke, is there any hopes for a mobile app?! Or at least mobile code adjustment to view the site on smartphones more effectively.
The Swingring app's been around for several months, do you not like it?
LETSGETRANDY wrote:
I hope this isn't the precursor to many changes and restrictions. This site rocks and it's like adult Disneyland. If it ain't broke, don't fix it is my motto. Speaking of broke, is there any hopes for a mobile app?! Or at least mobile code adjustment to view the site on smartphones more effectively.
Uuummmm...I thought it was broke...I guess all those fuck words coming out of my mouth were for nothing.
Wait, is it 40% by volume, weight, circumference and since I am bad at math, if I am 2" flacid, and 10" hard, what percentage difference it that? Let's see, 2\10 - shrinkage + testical droppage - gratuitous cum shot (if it covers the body, we have to subtract, correct?)= 40%. Sweet. I think I have it figured out.
I think it is good admin is finally making an appearance after all this time, though I also found the tone of the email a little sour, but oh well. I'm just glad I can at least see that the couple writing me isn't actually a 600 pound dude sitting in Mama's basement. Hopefully this will weed out a few fakes. Just for fun though, I might get creative and see if I can take a 40% body shot and show nothing but arms and legs. I am not that flexible, so any of you women out there who want to impress me, go for it. No face, no boobs, no ass, just a wound up ball of arms and legs.
I think it is good admin is finally making an appearance after all this time, though I also found the tone of the email a little sour, but oh well. I'm just glad I can at least see that the couple writing me isn't actually a 600 pound dude sitting in Mama's basement. Hopefully this will weed out a few fakes. Just for fun though, I might get creative and see if I can take a 40% body shot and show nothing but arms and legs. I am not that flexible, so any of you women out there who want to impress me, go for it. No face, no boobs, no ass, just a wound up ball of arms and legs.
A precursor to another precursor and then yet another one? WOW
You know what I think? The owners kids took over the site and immediately started barking orders to assert their authority.
Fine.
We will show 40% of our bodies.....from the pavement up. I have long legs so you won't even see my crotch.....
Fine.
We will show 40% of our bodies.....from the pavement up. I have long legs so you won't even see my crotch.....
I personally like the pic of two jeeps as profile. .it's fucking hott
POET_RAYL wrote:
Its simple, do it like ours and blur the face and its been this way since they've updated to this version from the original version of Swingular. Your 2nd photo would work great if its the both of you just blur the face for the non full time members.
I'm not sure your picture quite meets the rules Poet. 40% of the body. Probably need another 12" of torso in there. Show us your nipples!!
No more creme brulee...and only flesh cannolis (without that mascarpone smegma!)
TIFFND wrote:
OK...so before we start crying...perhaps you should reread the email. We all got it. It does NOTHING but say they will begin to enforce the policy that is ALREADY in place and being VIOLATED!. It also says the photo must at least include you, your partner, OR both. Oh..and it also says your account will be put on hold...not removed.
Just my observation, of course.
Wait, didn't the Mormon church just come out with something pretty close to this? A policy that was already in place that was being violated and thus needed to be clarified? This is spooky!
I'm no Angela Lansbury w/ theories on a Learesque takeover of our beloved, outdated smut site, but I like the harder line on pictures of genitals and sex acts as profile pics as well as pics stolen from the internet and used as profile pics.
But consider this - if they can only pay people a pittance, and that only when there's an issue to resolve rather than hiring an IT person on even a part-time or a Mechanical Turk basis, what makes you think they'll sift through thousands of profiles and suspend accounts whose pics don't match the criteria? Who's paying for that?
But consider this - if they can only pay people a pittance, and that only when there's an issue to resolve rather than hiring an IT person on even a part-time or a Mechanical Turk basis, what makes you think they'll sift through thousands of profiles and suspend accounts whose pics don't match the criteria? Who's paying for that?
CHEFFETTE wrote:
I'm no Angela Lansbury w/ theories on a Learesque takeover of our beloved, outdated smut site, but I like the harder line on pictures of genitals and sex acts as profile pics as well as pics stolen from the internet and used as profile pics.
But consider this - if they can only pay people a pittance, and that only when there's an issue to resolve rather than hiring an IT person on even a part-time or a Mechanical Turk basis, what makes you think they'll sift through thousands of profiles and suspend accounts whose pics don't match the criteria? Who's paying for that?
Perhaps not but you're at LEAST Nancy Drew.
D7DFUN wrote:
New or old, the picture policy is misguided. People should be allowed to participate at whatever level they are comfortable with, especially if they have paid for membership. The idea that a photo of a person or persons, as opposed to a photo of an inanimate object or no photo at all, will reduce deception or improve the experience is absurd. Anyone could post a picture of anybody, or 40% of anybody. How would you know? I suggest the Administrators concentrate on making the website work correctly and responding to user issues instead of harassing the members.
FWIW this is the exact same photo policy that other, much larger, swing sites use. Although it WILL harsh my posting of fucked up primary profile pics buzz.
A lot of people seem to have forgotten that this is a dating site... or more specifically, a HOOKUP site... can you imagine if Tinder was full of pictures of people's feet, their motorcycle, or a close-up of their left nut? The whole experience would be pointless.
I love the new policy!! I hope it's strictly enforced.
I love the new policy!! I hope it's strictly enforced.
We all signed an agreement when we joined to abide by Terms of Service; not shared opinions. I see plenty of people arguing w/ the reasons behind the terms but since I can see those people I know they agreed to those Terms. If you don't want to be enjoined by them, you don't have to go along w/ them. But the consequence will likely be, eventually, that you don't get to enjoy the other contractual offerings.
If the hope is to whine enough they'll break down and agree to whatever policy is most popular, bitching in a thread isn't the way to go about it.
If the hope is to whine enough they'll break down and agree to whatever policy is most popular, bitching in a thread isn't the way to go about it.
LETSGETRANDY wrote:
I hope this isn't the precursor to many changes and restrictions. This site rocks and it's like adult Disneyland. If it ain't broke, don't fix it is my motto. Speaking of broke, is there any hopes for a mobile app?! Or at least mobile code adjustment to view the site on smartphones more effectively.
If you're not already using https://SwingRing.io/ to view the site, you're missing out.
BMSHELL wrote:
A lot of people seem to have forgotten that this is a dating site... or more specifically, a HOOKUP site... can you imagine if Tinder was full of pictures of people's feet, their motorcycle, or a close-up of their left nut? The whole experience would be pointless.
I love the new policy!! I hope it's strictly enforced.
I can sort of see both sides of the argument here since we've been in the lifestyle since some of you were in elementary school. Everyone having 'honest?' pics theoretically should help more people hook up but the reality is likely more that people will decide not to look further into a profile if the photo doesn't appeal to them on some level. Yes, Virginia, lifestylers can be VERY superficial. And why not? We're looking for fantasy sex, not a spouse or significant other.
On the other hand giving people the freedom to post what they want and express themselves how they desire seems to be something a site that promotes something that society at large finds abhorrent might want to encourage. It could easily be argued that those who don't post pics of themselves will kind of self select out of the scene...or at least the quickie hook up part of the scene. So maybe an interesting pic (two jeeps?) that shows something of our interests or perhaps something quirky or funny might give some slight insight into someone's personality and peak someone's interest into delving into their profile and reading the content.
In the end I don't think it really matters much either way. But I know that sites we've been on where the rules are very strict just seem a little less fun...to me at least. So will there also be any kind of official policy regarding Photoshopping pictures? Cuz I've seen some DOOZIES in my day. LMAO!
ON a not wholly unrelated note I will be selling wall decals that you may stand in front of...nekkid, so that you can tell EXACTLY how much 40% is. It kind of looks like one of those things they have at the police station where they take your mug shot...okay fine, it IS one of those things that you stand in front of when they take your mug shot but I've upgraded it...okay, crossed out the height numbers and put some arbitrary percentage numbers...but it will give you plausible deniability when ADMIN perves...I mean peruses your photos to see if they are up to snuff and you can become an approved, card carrying citizen of Swingmerica.
There are 1st photo of what we had when we 1st joined even though we haven't really changed in looks will be updated to the 40% when we get our new ones.
Same here. Ironically all the previous e-mails we received from the Admin had no cover picture. Only for the last one stating the 40% requirement did they bother to add one.
POET_RAYL wrote:
Its simple, do it like ours and blur the face and its been this way since they've updated to this version from the original version of Swingular. Your 2nd photo would work great if its the both of you just blur the face for the non full time members.
Ummmmm.....but you have no cover profile pic. That is a pretty extreme way to blur it....lol.
I tried the "blur" option and it didn't work so I used the white out method.
EVILDOERS wrote:Gee, could be, I'm not sure.. I missed watching their conference this year....Think I had to sin that day...or something.TIFFND wrote:
OK...so before we start crying...perhaps you should reread the email. We all got it. It does NOTHING but say they will begin to enforce the policy that is ALREADY in place and being VIOLATED!. It also says the photo must at least include you, your partner, OR both. Oh..and it also says your account will be put on hold...not removed.
Just my observation, of course.
Wait, didn't the Mormon church just come out with something pretty close to this? A policy that was already in place that was being violated and thus needed to be clarified? This is spooky!
UTAHBARBIE wrote:
Love the new policy. I love showing my body! XOXO Barbie
Well thats good because the entire world love to look at your body. Ok maybe just the perverse part of the world.
thanks for the teaser.
I have absolutely no problem with Barbie showing any and all of it. In fact, I'm looking forward to it....lol
EVILDOERS wrote:
LMAO!
NOT 40%!
41%
CURIOUSJG wrote:POET_RAYL wrote:
Its simple, do it like ours and blur the face and its been this way since they've updated to this version from the original version of Swingular. Your 2nd photo would work great if its the both of you just blur the face for the non full time members.
Ummmmm.....but you have no cover profile pic. That is a pretty extreme way to blur it....lol.
I tried the "blur" option and it didn't work so I used the white out method.
The face blur is far from perfect; it only enables when the profile pic is clicked on and expanded; otherwise, a mouse-over shows faces completely clear, if quite a lot smaller. If one doesn't want their face shown on this site they should not upload a pic including their face at all, not even to edit. No site's security is perfect.
TIFFND wrote:Gee, could be, I'm not sure.. I missed watching their conference this year....Think I had to sin that day...or something.[/quote]EVILDOERS wrote:
[quote=TIFFND]OK...so before we start crying...perhaps you should reread the email. We all got it. It does NOTHING but say they will begin to enforce the policy that is ALREADY in place and being VIOLATED!. It also says the photo must at least include you, your partner, OR both. Oh..and it also says your account will be put on hold...not removed.
Just my observation, of course.
Wait, didn't the Mormon church just come out with something pretty close to this? A policy that was already in place that was being violated and thus needed to be clarified? This is spooky!
We're not LDS so we missed all of it......
CHEFFETTE wrote:CURIOUSJG wrote:
[quote=POET_RAYL]Its simple, do it like ours and blur the face and its been this way since they've updated to this version from the original version of Swingular. Your 2nd photo would work great if its the both of you just blur the face for the non full time members.
Ummmmm.....but you have no cover profile pic. That is a pretty extreme way to blur it....lol.
I tried the "blur" option and it didn't work so I used the white out method.
The face blur is far from perfect; it only enables when the profile pic is clicked on and expanded; otherwise, a mouse-over shows faces completely clear, if quite a lot smaller. If one doesn't want their face shown on this site they should not upload a pic including their face at all, not even to edit. No site's security is perfect.[/quote]
Cheffette? You only have 38% of your body showing. I'm sure it's a violation....
And we both threw up a little in our mouths when Evil posted the Giraldo pic.....Lordy.
CURIOUSJG wrote:CHEFFETTE wrote:
[quote=CURIOUSJG][quote=POET_RAYL]Its simple, do it like ours and blur the face and its been this way since they've updated to this version from the original version of Swingular. Your 2nd photo would work great if its the both of you just blur the face for the non full time members.
Ummmmm.....but you have no cover profile pic. That is a pretty extreme way to blur it....lol.
I tried the "blur" option and it didn't work so I used the white out method.
The face blur is far from perfect; it only enables when the profile pic is clicked on and expanded; otherwise, a mouse-over shows faces completely clear, if quite a lot smaller. If one doesn't want their face shown on this site they should not upload a pic including their face at all, not even to edit. No site's security is perfect.[/quote]
Cheffette? You only have 38% of your body showing. I'm sure it's a violation.... [/quote]
I was told there would be no math. /Chevy Chase/
Well.....there you have it folks....no math. Post whatever you want....(lol)
DELICIOUSLYWET wrote:
Is it perhaps possible that the administrators might be willing to provide some light corporeal punishment for a few of us, to help relieve some of our guilt for all our past profile content transgressions?
I think someone is hoping for a good spanking!
ILLUSTRATOR wrote:
I'm concerned about the proportions requirement. If we show 37.5%, can we eek by or will they be measuring? Those damned long legs of mine could be considered at least 50% and then my over-inflated head nearly another 15. Does my torso + chin (don't forget there's a little cleavage) = 40% or are we screwed? (in the biblical AND hypothetical sense of the word, of course)
Cry me a river. What about us guys whose ginormous dicks are EASILY half our body volume?
I can't help it if I'm 4'10" and the crotch of my Big Boy Huskie jeans are a 6XXL.
My question is are they going to let us know we are in violation before we are booted? How do they determine 40%? Is my pic 40%?
Oddly enough, my feet WERE a 40% picture; I'm a gnome w/ size 22 flappers on the end of these legs.
Do gnomes have bigger feet than Hobbits?
