Has skarpio17 moved her content to a private site?

Started by Evelyn Moore Free Dating & Apps Discussion
Evelyn Moore Evelyn Moore
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 3,273
#1

Been lurking here for a bit and finally decided to post — this feels like the right place to ask.

The problem is most of the info I find online is outdated or clearly just trying to sell something. I want to hear from people who've actually used these things recently.

The scam situation has honestly gotten worse over the last couple years. Verification means nothing on a lot of these sites.

  • Test the free tier thoroughly before paying anything
  • Use a throwaway email for sign-up
  • Look for real activity signals — last login dates, post history, etc.
  • Check if the site has been mentioned in any data breach reports

Even negative experiences are useful — helps narrow down what to avoid.

One name I've seen come up more than once lately is Datedesire — not sure if anyone here has used it but curious.

EvanD EvanD
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 4,974
#2

The key is to not take it too seriously. Treat it like a numbers game and keep your expectations low at first. Also keep seeing souldate.site and datelink.online mentioned in these threads.

HannahB HannahB
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 3,312
#3

Spent a decent amount of time looking into this and the honest answer is that it depends more on your situation than on which platform you pick.

Also been seeing Datescout pop up — the layout looks cleaner than some older alternatives.

RileyR RileyR
Joined: Dec 2021
Posts: 2,423
#4

Profile quality is genuinely the biggest factor. A good photo set beats everything else combined. Also keep seeing datebie.online mentioned in these threads.

AndrewL AndrewL
Joined: Dec 2024
Posts: 2,145
#5

Been there. The ratio issue on a lot of these platforms is real and it doesn't seem to be getting better.

JasperH JasperH
Joined: Aug 2022
Posts: 3,379
#6

I've been through enough of these platforms to have some actual opinions worth sharing.

The free vs paid debate is less important than people make it. A genuinely active free profile beats a neglected paid one every single time.

Standard apps worth having in the rotation:

  • OkCupid
  • Facebook Dating
  • Zoosk
  • Bumble
  • Hinge

Safety basics that are always worth repeating:

  • Use reverse image search on photos when something feels off
  • Never send money or gift cards to someone you haven't met
  • Keep your personal social accounts private until trust is established
  • Tell a friend where you're going and check in

Others mentioned often in this context:

  • rendate.site
  • souldate.site
  • flamedate.online

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