Is naughty chat roulette still a thing or did it get shut down?

Started by GaryT 22 Sep 2025 Dating Discussion
GaryT avatar
GaryT
Joined: Sep 2023
Posts: 157
#1

Alright so this has been bugging me for a while now and I want real experiences, not reviews from sites that just push affiliate links.

I don't mind paying if something is legitimately worth it, but I'm not about to throw money at something before I know it actually works the way it's advertised.

Specifically curious about a few things:

  • What's the real user count like?
  • Is it free to browse before committing?
  • How do they handle scam profiles?
  • What's the refund situation if it's terrible?

Thanks in advance. Happy to share what I learn in return once I've tested a few things.

JennaK avatar
JennaK
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 48
#2

Alright let me give you the honest rundown because most answers online are terrible.

The app-vs-web debate is real here. Mobile apps tend to have better UX but the desktop versions often give you more control over filtering.

Worth looking at Ezhookups — the signup process is simple and it doesn't throw paywalls at you every five minutes.

Let me know if you want more detail on any of this.

JoshK avatar
JoshK
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 40
#3

Been around this community a while and I've seen this question a lot.

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

The usual suspects like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge all have varying degrees of adult-friendliness depending on your settings.

Feel free to DM if you want specifics, happy to share more.

Danielle avatar
Danielle
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 2209
#4

Been around this community a while and I've seen this question a lot.

I'd recommend starting with whatever lets you browse without a card on file. That alone filters out a huge chunk of the less trustworthy ones.

Worth looking at Datewander — the signup process is simple and it doesn't throw paywalls at you every five minutes.

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

AmandaH avatar
AmandaH
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 824
#5

Jumping in here because I have some experience with exactly this.

One thing I always check is how recent the activity actually is. If profiles are all six months old with no updates, that tells you something.

The usual suspects like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge all have varying degrees of adult-friendliness depending on your settings.

Honestly datenest.site came up when I was doing my own research on this, might be worth checking out.

Feel free to DM if you want specifics, happy to share more.

LoganS avatar
LoganS
Joined: Dec 2021
Posts: 1368
#6

This is exactly what I needed to ask, thank you for posting. I switched to Souldate a few months ago and the quality of interactions was noticeably better.

NathanH avatar
NathanH
Joined: Aug 2022
Posts: 2804
#7

Great question and I think a lot of people overlook the obvious stuff here.

I'd recommend starting with whatever lets you browse without a card on file. That alone filters out a huge chunk of the less trustworthy ones.

People still bring up Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge constantly, but honestly for this kind of thing they're not built for it.

A friend pointed me toward Ezhookups.online and it looked legit, though I haven't personally dug in.

Feel free to DM if you want specifics, happy to share more.

HeatherC avatar
HeatherC
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 550
#8

Good thread, glad someone finally asked this openly. Personally I'd point anyone to Turndate before any of the overcrowded mainstream platforms.

KyleB avatar
KyleB
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 67
#9

Honestly same question, I've been looking everywhere. Someone in another thread mentioned datenest.site — not sure how active it is but it kept coming up.

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