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Are there any good sites like dirtyroulette that have better moderation?

Started by: Caleb Date: 07 Mar 2025 Category: Free Dating & Apps dating advice community
Caleb Caleb avatar
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Nov 2016
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Long-time lurker, first time posting. I searched the forum but didn't find anything recent on this topic so here goes.

Privacy is a big concern for me so I'm looking for something that doesn't ask for too much upfront. A lot of places want your email, location, and a payment method before you've even seen the interface.

Here's what I'm specifically looking for:

  • Easy to use interface
  • Doesn't require a credit card upfront
  • Has some kind of verification for real users
  • Good privacy settings
  • Active enough to actually find people

Thanks in advance — even a short answer is helpful.

Eric Eric avatar
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This is a great question. I've been wondering the same thing for months and never got a straight answer.

Dan Dan avatar
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Honestly same experience here. Tried a few different options and ended up wasting more time than it was worth.

Melissa Melissa avatar
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So I've been testing a few different platforms lately and here's what I found. Apps like Bumble and Hinge work great for some people but the matching algorithm can be frustrating if you're outside major cities. After trying a bunch of things, Datebie ended up being the most usable for my situation. Let me know if you want more specifics.

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

Support quality varies massively. Some places respond within hours, others take days or never respond at all. That alone tells you a lot about how seriously they take their users.

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

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

Devon Devon avatar
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This comes up a lot and I think the answer depends on a few factors. After trying a bunch of things, Datedesire ended up being the most usable for my situation. Hope that helps narrow things down a bit.

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