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We need New Users! => New Users are all Fake!

[u]SW users:[/u] We need more New users here!

• New, unique, real individuals, routinely join SimilarWorlds each day.

• New Users become more apparent with the addition of the "NEW" tag.

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[u]SW users:[/u] No way these are really New Users!
They must all be Alt Accounts and Catfish!

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Is there any surprise at why most new users don't stick around?
when they are [b]frequently Judged, Bullied, and told they are all "Fake"[/b]?


As SW Admins, [u]we can see and confirm that [b]the vast Majority[/b] of these "New Users" are indeed real, unique individuals[/u].
(We can tell by the referring sources they come from, their IP/Device info, etc...)

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[b][u]Additional Note:[/u]

Please refrain from making chastising comments on user's posts, about their interests/preferences.[/b]

We have observed many new users join here, post about something they are interested in or seeking,
then immediately made to feel unwelcome about sharing their personal interests, by other established users of this site.

(This naturally, quickly pushes many new users away from returning to SW.)


As long as their interests are Not Illegal, and Not against the SW TOS to share/talk about, other users have no businesses in bullying them about what they share.

If the post indeed is against SW's TOS or not legal, then kindly Report the incident.


We've even sadly seen some users ask for Advice about difficult situations, then be shunned or dismissed as being Fake or Lying.

(There are still thankfully, numerous users who do behave in a kind and appropriate manner, and do respond with sincere and helpful comments.)
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iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
There are lots of accounts that are catfish. I have found so many people here using stolen pictures.
@iamonfire696 even more than I have!
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
@ImperialAerosolKidFromEP I get blocked a lot for bringing to attention the fact they are pretending to be someone else.
@iamonfire696 I also see you announcing that you report them. But how do you report them? Whenever I try to do that, the flag feature demands that I produce the name of the *other* user
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
@ImperialAerosolKidFromEP if I find the picture online I send that link.

I have also found the Instagram accounts that some pictures have been taken from. I message them and ask them if they have an account here and they never do. So I have shown that proof.
@iamonfire696 it’s really bad when they are using a real person’s likeness and face. I’d almost rather they use a model off of Google photos. We all know that’s fake and whatever… but the other is a real regular person. I mean, I heavily filter my photos but I’m an aging 47 year old has been rocker that has suffered anorexia much of my life. Since I’m not trying to start a romantic relationship… I feel like I’m allowed that vanity. 🤷‍♀️
@iamonfire696 and thank you for everything you do on Stray’s protect kids thread. You guys are amazing.
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
@DarkHeaven I don’t think it’s right when accounts use other peoples photos. I caught an account here posting pictures and content right from an Instagram account. This person was asking members here for money too.

I found the IG account and messaged this lady and she didn’t have an account here.

Filters are one thing for an adult, girls my sons age use them and he’s 15. Makes me sad that they feel they need to do that.

You’re beautiful 💖