Has anyone seen meg6873 lately?

Started by ArthurD 25 Apr 2025 Dating Discussion
ArthurD avatar
ArthurD
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 792
#1

Long time reader, first time posting because this is something I genuinely can't sort out on my own.

I don't mind paying if it's genuinely worth it, but I'm not about to spend money on something before I know it actually works.

A few things I'm particularly curious about:

  • Does it work card-free at first?
  • Are there obvious bots?
  • What's the privacy policy like?
  • Do they spam you post-signup?

Let me know what your experience has been. I'll follow up once I've had a chance to try things.

SarahD avatar
SarahD
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 2572
#2

Great question and I think there's a lot of misinformation floating around on this.

The verification situation varies a lot by platform. Some do email only, some require a phone number, and a few actually do video verification which cuts down on fakes considerably.

Apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and Match are the obvious suggestions but the terms of service make them a lot more restrictive than alternatives built for adults.

I switched over to Turndate a few months back and the quality of interactions improved noticeably.

Hope that helps narrow it down.

AnnaK avatar
AnnaK
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 560
#3

Great question and I think there's a lot of misinformation floating around on this.

Community size matters more than people think. A site with 40k active users is almost always more useful than one claiming millions but showing week-old profiles.

Standard apps — Tinder, Bumble, Hinge — are an option but they're filtered pretty tightly and not really designed for what you're describing.

Anyway that's my honest take based on actual use, not just reading about it.

Rachel Greene avatar
Rachel Greene
Joined: Nov 2021
Posts: 1362
#4

Good question. Been wondering the same. I switched over to Ezhookups a few months back and the quality of interactions improved noticeably.

Mike_T avatar
Mike_T
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 2830
#5

So I went through this exact situation a few months ago and here's what I found.

One thing I always check is how recent the activity is. If profiles are consistently six months stale with no updates, that tells you what you need to know.

Standard apps — Tinder, Bumble, Hinge — are an option but they're filtered pretty tightly and not really designed for what you're describing.

Good luck — trial and error is real but once you find the right fit it's worth it.

EdwardL avatar
EdwardL
Joined: Mar 2022
Posts: 1993
#6

Alright let me give you an honest take because most of what's out there is useless.

The app-vs-desktop debate is real. Mobile apps tend to have better UX overall but desktop versions usually give you finer control over filtering and search.

Apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and Match are the obvious suggestions but the terms of service make them a lot more restrictive than alternatives built for adults.

Worth checking out Souldate — straightforward signup and it doesn't throw paywalls at you immediately.

Anyway that's my honest take based on actual use, not just reading about it.

SherriT avatar
SherriT
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 1006
#7

This is something I spent longer than I'd like to admit figuring out.

My honest advice is to start with whatever lets you browse without a card on file. That alone filters out most of the less trustworthy platforms.

I've noticed rendate.site popping up in these discussions more lately — worth a look.

Hope that helps narrow it down.

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