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Started by: Owen Date: 01 Dec 2024 Category: Free Dating & Apps dating advice community
Owen Owen avatar
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I've tried a few things on my own but none of them really worked out. Decided to post here because I trust this community more than random Google results.

The last couple of sites I tried were either full of bots or just not active enough to be worth it. Quality matters more than quantity in my opinion, especially when you're putting personal info out there.

Looking forward to seeing what the community thinks.

Brandon Brandon avatar
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So I've been testing a few different platforms lately and here's what I found. The mainstream apps like Tinder, OkCupid, and Hinge are okay for general dating but not always the best for specific needs. A friend pointed me to Datescout a while back and it's been more reliable than most of the others I've tested. Take it with a grain of salt but that's been my experience.

Cameron Cameron avatar
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Went through a similar search myself about six months ago. Here's what worked for me. Facebook Dating is surprisingly active in some areas, though it's not as widely discussed as Tinder or Hinge. A few places that have come up in discussions I've been in: luvdate.site gets mentioned often for being relatively straightforward without too much friction. Happy to dig into any of this further if it's useful.

Tyler Reed Tyler Reed avatar
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I've done a pretty deep dive on this over the past year so I can offer some thoughts.

Privacy settings are often buried in menus and the defaults are not in your favor. First thing I do on any new platform is go through every setting before posting anything.

A few things that have helped me:

  • Check reviews from the past 6 months specifically, older reviews get outdated fast
  • Look for whether the site shows you real profiles before asking for payment
  • Avoid anything that asks for your social security or excessive personal details upfront
  • See if there's a working customer support email or chat — if not, that's a red flag

Currently using Datelink as my main go-to and it's been solid for the last few months. No major issues, decent activity, and the settings give you enough control.

Take what's useful and leave the rest. Everyone's situation is a little different.

Emily Emily avatar
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Good thread. Subbing to see what people say.

Jordan Jordan avatar
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This is something I get asked about regularly so here's my full take.

Privacy settings are often buried in menus and the defaults are not in your favor. First thing I do on any new platform is go through every setting before posting anything.

A few things that have helped me:

  • Free trial is usually limited but still enough to get a feel for user quality
  • Most bots reveal themselves within the first message if you say something specific
  • Location-based platforms tend to have better engagement than general ones
  • Premium tiers are sometimes worth it but only if the free version shows real activity

Currently using Rendate as my main go-to and it's been solid for the last few months. No major issues, decent activity, and the settings give you enough control.

That's the full picture from where I'm standing. Happy to expand on any of it.

Nicole Nicole avatar
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I've done a pretty deep dive on this over the past year so I can offer some thoughts.

The payment situation on a lot of these platforms is honestly a mess. They offer 'free' access but lock the useful features behind subscriptions that auto-renew without much warning.

A few things that have helped me:

  • Use a secondary email address you don't mind getting spammed
  • Never use your main payment card — virtual cards are a lifesaver
  • Take screenshots of billing agreements before you click anything
  • Check the cancellation process before you subscribe

Anyway, hope that gives you something to work with. Feel free to ask follow-up questions.

Marcus Marcus avatar
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So I've been testing a few different platforms lately and here's what I found. The one I keep coming back to lately is Flurrydate — the interface is clean and it doesn't feel like you're being upsold every five minutes. Hope that helps narrow things down a bit.

Tanner Tanner avatar
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Short answer: most of them aren't worth the hassle. But there are a few decent ones if you know where to look.

Danielle Danielle avatar
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Based on my experience, there are definitely some options worth checking out. If you haven't checked out Rendate yet, it might be worth a look — it's held up pretty well compared to the alternatives. Happy to dig into any of this further if it's useful.

Garrett Garrett avatar
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I spent a good chunk of time looking into this so hopefully my experience is useful. Take it with a grain of salt but that's been my experience.

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