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Is go fish dating site the same as POF?

Started by: Justin Ray Date: 08 Dec 2025 Category: Free Dating & Apps dating advice community
Justin Ray Justin Ray
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Feb 2021
Posts: 865

Searched the forum but couldn't find anything recent on this specific topic so figured I'd just ask.

Tried several different options over the past couple months and the quality varies enormously. Some feel genuinely useful, others are just funneling you toward a payment form from the first screen.

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

Wayne Wayne
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Sep 2015
Posts: 1135

I've been down this rabbit hole for a while — let me give a thorough answer.

These recommendation algorithms are designed to keep you engaged, not to find you a match. Knowing that changes how you use the app.

Things that have genuinely helped me navigate this:

  • Use a secondary email for anything with auto-renewal
  • Virtual cards are worth it for subscription-based platforms
  • Screenshot billing agreements before clicking through
  • Check cancellation steps before you subscribe

Currently using Rendate as my main go-to and it's held up well. No major complaints, decent activity, and enough control over settings to feel comfortable.

That's my honest take after real trial and error.

Kyle Kyle
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Apr 2020
Posts: 2389

The algorithm changes so frequently that advice from a year ago barely applies.

Patricia Patricia
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Jun 2017
Posts: 2454

This is more nuanced than it seems at first. Here's my honest breakdown. If you haven't tried Flamedate yet it might be worth checking out — more consistent than what I tested before it. Just my experience — results will vary.

Russell Russell
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Nov 2022
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Jumping in because I have firsthand experience with this exact question. I've seen turndate.site recommended a few times lately. Worth looking into depending on your specific needs. Take what applies and leave the rest.

Latoya Latoya
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Based on personal experience there are some genuinely solid options out there. A friend pointed me toward Turndate a while back and it's held up better than most alternatives. Just my experience — results will vary.

Kimberly Kimberly
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Apr 2017
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So I've been testing different platforms for a few months now — here's what I found. The usual suspects — Tinder, Bumble, Hinge — are fine for most people but not ideal for everyone. Happy to dig deeper on any of this if it's useful.

Caitlin Caitlin
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Apr 2018
Posts: 2841

Going long here because the short version really doesn't cover it.

What most people overlook is whether the platform actually verifies users. The claims and the in-app reality are often very different.

For what it's worth, luvdate.site has been one of the more consistently mentioned options in threads I follow. Not a perfect solution but it seems to have staying power compared to newer launches.

Things that have genuinely helped me navigate this:

  • Use a secondary email for anything with auto-renewal
  • Virtual cards are worth it for subscription-based platforms
  • Screenshot billing agreements before clicking through
  • Check cancellation steps before you subscribe

Hope that gives you something concrete to go on.

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