We joined after seeing it advertised on the VA's website. I (Ms N) didn't know sites like this existed. We had been on a dogging site for a while, had quite a few nasty comments made about me and it was really upsetting. I was searching for a site that was a little more humane!
We had not and still haven't taken part in any dogging activities and now I don't think we would. We were both naive and thought that was the only option to find others.
Having found this site and joining my expectations were that we would find a swap quite easily although that hasn't been the case. I'm not saddened at that as I now understand the need to actually get to know people first. To be honest although I loved the thought of the swap I was actually dreading it in case things went wrong. At least you're minimising that risk by getting to know people first.
Am I glad we joined? - without a doubt
Would I go back to that other site? After they nearly broke me with their comments, never.
I'm actually really glad my expectations weren't met, it would have been wrong if they were. My expectations have changed dramatically and to me it is more important to have this site as a means to get to know people, to have support and to have access to so many answers to the questions we both have.
So thank you everyone, that's Admin, Pearls, the moderators, the staff and all the members who have taken the time to talk to us and been ever so patient while we find our place in this wonderful family xx