The Singles Bar - now open

About The Singles Bar - now open

READ ALL OF THIS BEFORE POSTING - ESPECIALLY THE SAFETY NOTICE!


Yes, this is a photographic singles bar, but why not? The world can be a lonely place and whether you live in a humming urban metropolis or out in the quiet of the country finding the right person or your true soulmate can be very hard.

This is the group for photographers who are single and who are looking for a meaningful relationship. A shared hobby is a good way to start any relationship and when photographers meet it is not just the cameras which can 'click' - maybe the photographers can as well. And if both of you use the same camera it's also a great way to share lenses.

NOTE: Photos posted into this group cannot be seen off-group by non-members. The group pool is locked to non-members.

The basic rules are:
1) Post up to three pictures per WEEK maximum to let people know you are single and that you are seeking. Pictures may be any subject which reflects your lifestyle, tastes, art, etc. NO posting of nudity. NO posting of sexually suggestive images. Either will earn an instant ban without reprieve for anyone caught doing it. Posting such a picture also guarantees that no-one will be likely to want to meet you anyway, so just think about it!

2) Keep an interesting profile page here on Flickr. Tell people about the real YOU. People who see your pictures in this group can then go and look at your profile and find out about more about you. Ideally it should include a clear face photograph. You should be single and available. If you are in a relationship but are otherwise free to be 'single' it is up to you to make this very clear on your profile page and again on first contact.
See moral issues [below].
You MUST have at least 20 of your own photos on show on Flickr to qualify to join this group. We must be able to see that you are a photographer, even if you are a newbie. Everyone has to start somewhere.
Anyone joining this group from a profile with no public photos will be banned.

3) If you see an interesting profile on group write to the person via Flickr mail. You can leave very brief comments via the comment boxes underneath their pictures but all other chat should be via Flickr email until you make telephone contact.
Do NOT use discussion threads to chat to people. The admin will axe these on sight. Discussion threads may be used for other purposes such as publicising photographic events or arranging and advertising a Flickr 'singles night' in your home town - this is encouraged.

4) This group is non-sexist and pansexual - people who are straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, transvestite, vanilla, BDSM, fetish, etc, are all very welcome. If you feel any of these titles apply to you it would help if you indicated such on your Flickr profile page. Anyone showing prejudice towards other members for their gender or for their sexual choices will be banned.

5) This group is both multi-faith and non-faith. Whatever you worship, be it God or the Mighty Dollar is OK but anyone showing religious prejudice will also be banned. If you wish to date within a faith group indicate clearly on your Flickr profile page.

6) Politics - do it elsewhere, not on here! If you have strong political views indicate these on your profile page.
Prejudice on the grounds of race, age, physical appearance or disabilty is unacceptable.

7) All group members MUST be adults and must over the age of consent in their home country or state. Any under-age persons found on group will be banned.

8) Photos posted to this group cannot be seen off-group by non-members. This is to ensure that only members can see who is posting and it is the only control which the admins have. Anyone caught abusing this group or members contacted via this group will be banned.



SAFETY:
Exercise reasonable caution with anyone you meet in life, exercise reasonable caution with anyone you meet on the Internet. Membership of this group does not imply that a member has been vetted or approved by the admins. We don't know who they are either!

Never agree to meet someone unless it is in a public place and unless a good friend knows where you are meeting and who you are meeting. This is called a 'safe call'. If you do not have a good friend ask a fellow local Flickrite to be your safe call. Give friend your mobile number and get them to check you are safe mid-date and that you got home safely afterwards.

Never give out personal details, personal information or home addresses to people you have just met. Single parents should exercise particular caution in giving away information about their children. Use your common sense.

If you find yourself being harrassed as a result of membership of this group first remember to use your ban button to prevent further emails and then report the matter to an admin and we will take appropriate action. Worst cases of abuse will be reported to Flickr or police authorities.



MORAL ISSUES:
The admins cannot make judgements on moral issues.
Membership of this group does not automatically prove that the member is 'single' so members must carry out their own 'due diligence' and check someone really is free and single. If you are seeking a 'poly' or other type of relationship please make sure you make this very clear on your Flickr profile.

Neither the group, the admins of the group nor Flickr can take any responsibility for the consequences of making social contacts through this group. You are responsible for your own decisions. Use common sense and think safety at all times. This is merely a forum and a meeting place for like-minded photographers who have indicated they may wish to meet similar orientated friends and make romantic social contacts via our shared hobby/art.