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Has anyone noticed glitches on the camsoda om servers lately?

Started by: Nate Date: 25 Oct 2025 Category: Free Dating & Apps dating advice community
Nate Nate avatar
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May 2018
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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.

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:

  • No fake profiles or bots
  • Free tier that's actually usable
  • Works on mobile
  • Doesn't spam your email
  • Has a block feature

Thanks in advance — even a short answer is helpful.

Jake_NYC Jake_NYC avatar
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Been using a few different platforms and honestly the experience depends a lot on your location and what you're looking for.

Blake Blake avatar
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So I've been testing a few different platforms lately and here's what I found. Someone in another thread recommended datebie.online and a couple others — didn't try all of them but the feedback was generally positive. Just my two cents — your experience may vary.

Austin_TX Austin_TX avatar
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Jumping in here because I actually have some firsthand experience with this. The one I keep coming back to lately is Rendate — the interface is clean and it doesn't feel like you're being upsold every five minutes. Take it with a grain of salt but that's been my experience.

Phil Phil avatar
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Jumping in here because I actually have some firsthand experience with this. Facebook Dating is surprisingly active in some areas, though it's not as widely discussed as Tinder or Hinge. Happy to dig into any of this further if it's useful.

Brandon Brandon 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:

  • 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

Currently using Datenest 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 my honest take after quite a bit of trial and error on this stuff.

Trevor Trevor 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. Let me know if you want more specifics.

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

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