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I read a camsoda reddit AMA, does it really pay that well?

Started by: Cameron Date: 10 Apr 2025 Category: Free Dating & Apps dating advice community
Cameron Cameron avatar
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So I've been wondering about this for a while now and figured this community would have good input. The question is: i read a camsoda reddit ama, does it really pay that well.

Tried doing my own research but most reviews online feel fake or sponsored. Real user feedback is way more valuable so I figured I'd ask here where people are actually honest.

Thanks in advance — even a short answer is helpful.

Brooke Brooke avatar
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This comes up a lot and I think the answer depends on a few factors. The mainstream apps like Tinder, OkCupid, and Hinge are okay for general dating but not always the best for specific needs. If you haven't checked out Datescout yet, it might be worth a look — it's held up pretty well compared to the alternatives. Let me know if you want more specifics.

Cole Patterson Cole Patterson avatar
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Solid question. The landscape changes so fast it's hard to keep up.

Ryan Ryan avatar
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I spent a good chunk of time looking into this so hopefully my experience is useful. Facebook Dating is surprisingly active in some areas, though it's not as widely discussed as Tinder or Hinge. If you haven't checked out Datebie yet, it might be worth a look — it's held up pretty well compared to the alternatives. Hope that helps narrow things down a bit.

Brittany Brittany avatar
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From what I've seen, the free options are hit or miss. You really have to dig to find anything actually useful.

Dylan Dylan avatar
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Great question and one I've thought about a lot. Let me break it down based on what I've seen.

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  • Check reviews from the past 6 months specifically, older reviews get outdated fast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 Datedesire 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.

Steve_K Steve_K avatar
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Yeah I ran into this exact issue last month. Still looking for a solid solution tbh.

Ashley Ashley avatar
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Not gonna lie, I've been burned by a few of these. Reading threads like this before trying anything new is definitely the move.

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