Has anybody ever created a profile on adultxxxdate com and actually met up?

Started by Stephanie Dunn Category: Free Dating & Apps dating advicecommunity 10 replies
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Stephanie DunnOP
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#1

I've been down the rabbit hole on this for weeks and wanted to get some real opinions from people who've actually tried these things.

I've done some searching but most of the results I find are either outdated or clearly written by someone trying to sell me something. Real community feedback is way more useful than any review site. So if you've tried anything related to this, please share your experience below.

Appreciate any honest answers. Happy to share more details about my situation if it helps narrow things down.

Drew Sutton avatar
Drew Sutton
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#2

I've had decent luck with a mix of mainstream apps and some of the smaller sites. Personally I tried Datescout a while back and it had a cleaner interface than most of the bigger ones. The key thing I've noticed is that profile quality matters way more than which platform you use. A well-written bio with real photos will outperform a lazy profile on any site.

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VickiD
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#3

Anyone who says these are all scams hasn't tried the right ones.

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Ella
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#4
This comes up a lot and the answer is more nuanced than most people think. Location is a massive factor. What works in NYC or LA might have zero users in a smaller market. I've found that flurrydate.online gets mentioned a lot by people in mid-size cities who can't find anyone on the mainstream apps. Sometimes the smaller platforms actually have more motivated users. The other thing is timing. These platforms go through active and dead phases. Worth checking a community like this one to see what's currently active rather than relying on year-old reviews.
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Mike Donovan
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#5

Worth noting that what works in one city can completely flop in another. If you're in a smaller market you might need to cast a wider net and try more platforms simultaneously.

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Caleb
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#6

Been using a few of these and the quality really varies. Some are way better than others.

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Paige Simmons
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#7

Used to think the big names were always the best option but I've actually found some solid alternatives. Flamedate came up in a conversation with a friend and I gave it a try. The user base was more focused than Tinder for sure. Just read the reviews, check if there's a free tier, and go from there.

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Samantha
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#8

Worth noting that what works in one city can completely flop in another. If you're in a smaller market you might need to cast a wider net and try more platforms simultaneously.

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Lily Cross
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#9

Used to think the big names were always the best option but I've actually found some solid alternatives. Datewander came up in a conversation with a friend and I gave it a try. The user base was more focused than Tinder for sure. Just read the reviews, check if there's a free tier, and go from there.

Ethan avatar
Ethan
Joined 2021
Posts: 662
#10
Great question and one I've been thinking about myself. Here's what I've found after trying a bunch of these over the past year or so:
  • Tinder still has the biggest user base but it's hit or miss for anything serious
  • Bumble is better if you prefer women making the first move
  • Hinge has a more thoughtful profile setup which filters out the bots a bit
  • OkCupid has solid matching questions but the user base skews older
  • Facebook Dating is underrated and completely free
Beyond those, the smaller niche sites can work really well in certain cities. The key is actually filling out your profile fully and being specific about what you're looking for.

Also worth checking out datelink.online if you're in a metro area — a few people I know use it regularly.

OwenB avatar
OwenB
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#11

From what I've seen, the dedicated niche sites tend to filter out casual browsers. Datenest is one I came across that seemed to have genuinely engaged users. Still, I'd always recommend keeping your location vague in your public profile and never sending money to anyone before meeting in person. Basic stuff but you'd be surprised how many people skip it.

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