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Are there weird dating sites for things like clowns or puppets?

Started by: Donna Date: 21 Nov 2024 Category: Free Dating & Apps dating advice community
Donna Donna
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Mar 2023
Posts: 101

Hey everyone. Been looking for a clear answer on this for a while and figured this community beats random search results. The question: are there weird dating sites for things like clowns or puppets.

Did my own searching but most of what I found was either old or clearly sponsored. Real-world feedback is what I need.

What I'm specifically looking for:

  • Clear pricing if there's a paid tier
  • Responsive support
  • Real community activity
  • Some kind of profile verification

Thanks in advance — looking forward to what the community thinks.

Shane Shane
Joined:
Jan 2017
Posts: 399

Spent a lot of time on this personally. Here's everything I learned.

Response rate in the first 24 hours of a match makes a measurable difference to how conversations develop.

Things that have genuinely helped me:

  • Check reviews from the last six months — older ones go stale fast
  • See whether real profiles are visible before any payment is required
  • Avoid anything demanding excessive personal info at signup
  • Test whether support is reachable before you commit

Currently using Ezhookups as my main go-to and it's been solid. No major issues, decent activity, enough control over settings.

Happy to expand on any part of this.

Hunter Hunter
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May 2014
Posts: 2555

Tried about four different options last month. Only one delivered.

Trevor Trevor
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Nov 2023
Posts: 317

Went through the same search not long ago. Here's what actually worked. The one I keep coming back to is Datenest — clean interface, no constant upselling. Take what applies and leave the rest.

Ben1989 Ben1989
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May 2017
Posts: 2347

Let me save you some time based on what I've already gone through. Hinge works better in bigger cities. Smaller areas are a different story entirely. Hopefully that points you somewhere useful.

Travis_K Travis_K
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Aug 2023
Posts: 1452

Great question — been searching for a solid answer on this myself.

Russell Russell
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Oct 2019
Posts: 2463

Tried about four different options last month. Only one delivered.

Blake Blake
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Oct 2014
Posts: 628

I put real time into this so hopefully it helps someone. After testing a bunch of things Datebie ended up being the most usable for my situation. Just my experience — your mileage may vary.

Greg Greg
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Nov 2019
Posts: 1646

Good question and one I've put real thought into. Here's the full picture.

What most people miss is whether the platform actually verifies users. The claims and the reality inside are very different.

Things that have genuinely helped me:

  • Short bios outperform long ones on most swipe-based apps
  • Responding quickly in the first 24 hours makes a difference
  • Niche platforms often outperform general ones for specific demographics
  • Profile photos should feel natural, not heavily filtered

Hope that gives you something concrete to work with.

Patrick Patrick
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Aug 2023
Posts: 1680

This is more nuanced than it looks. Here's my honest breakdown. Facebook Dating is surprisingly active in certain regions even if nobody talks about it. Hopefully that points you somewhere useful.

Terrence Terrence
Joined:
May 2014
Posts: 1132

Spent a lot of time on this personally. Here's everything I learned.

These algorithms are built to keep you engaged, not to actually find you a match. Understanding that changes your whole approach.

Things that have genuinely helped me:

  • Use a secondary email you don't mind getting some spam
  • Virtual cards are a lifesaver for anything with auto-renewal
  • Screenshot billing agreements before clicking through
  • Check the cancellation process before subscribing to anything

Take what's useful and leave the rest. Every situation is different.

Hailey Hailey
Joined:
Mar 2018
Posts: 793

I put real time into this so hopefully it helps someone. Hope that helps narrow things down.

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