[single_cat91]

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with online social platforms like POF & OkCupid?

[LiteraryLark]

I use OKC...no luck.

[single_cat91]

Originally Posted by LiteraryLark

I use OKC...no luck.

In the beginning, it seemed like one of the greatest things since the invention of the internet. However, as time went on I became more & more aware of its numerous flaws.

[Crazy Hitch]

I used eHarmony ... still with my bf 6 months later

[ptangptang]

Been there , done that. I wouldn't totally diss them but if you join don't expect too much. Don't take anything anyone says in profiles at face value and talking of faces don't trust photos. Arrange to meet after a few emails and a phone call. Go for a coffee and take it from there.

[single_cat91]

Originally Posted by ptangptang

Been there , done that. I wouldn't totally diss them but if you join don't expect too much. Don't take anything anyone says in profiles at face value and talking of faces don't trust photos. Arrange to meet after a few emails and a phone call. Go for a coffee and take it from there.

Meh. I found that most people I interacted with actually had no intention of ever moving beyond the cyber realm. I'll log back in weeks later and see the same people online, and then begin to wonder to myself "am I just wasting time?"

[Psychosiad]

My friend goes on POF a lot she's met up with a few people from there and is still using it

[ptangptang]

Originally Posted by single_cat91

Meh. I found that most people I interacted with actually had no intention of ever moving beyond the cyber realm. I'll log back in weeks later and see the same people online, and then begin to wonder to myself "am I just wasting time?"

Yep, lots of timewasters on dating sites. Yet another way the internet has found to p#SS people off.

I agree that the profiles can be a bit off. I was surprised so many men lied about their age.lol

[Moogieotter]

I met my wife of 5 years on PoF.

Gotta be smart about it. Good luck,

moogs

[divine1966]

I met my dear husband on eharmony

[divine1966]

I warn against free sites. If you pay you are more likely have a goal to meet someone and get out of there

[mindwrench]

I met my x wife online, and she met her affair online. I think the internet dating scene has steadily devolved over the years. I also think internet dating has changed the overall culture of single people who date. It seems like a lot of people view it as a hobby or sport, and often treat real life people worse as a result.

[single_cat91]

Originally Posted by Moogieotter

I met my wife of 5 years on PoF.

Gotta be smart about it. Good luck,

moogs

I always hear stories like this, but I have a difficult time believing them based on my experience (1 year of cyber-flirting, no relationship).

[divine1966]

Don't spend time flirting. If people are interested they would meet you pretty quickly after initial interaction. If they don't meet soon then move on

[single_cat91]

Originally Posted by divine1966

Don't spend time flirting. If people are interested they would meet you pretty quickly after initial interaction. If they don't meet soon then move on

That's what I thought. I guess nobody is interested!

[divine1966]

Originally Posted by single_cat91

That's what I thought. I guess nobody is interested!

Might be wrong people. Trying different sites. Try the one you need to pay for

[Moogieotter]

Originally Posted by single_cat91

I always hear stories like this, but I have a difficult time believing them based on my experience (1 year of cyber-flirting, no relationship).

D'aw. My story is true. I promise.

Do you have a lot to offer?

[Candle in the wind]

I used both(not at the same time)
Ive been with my guy for 11/2 years.....Your going to hear horror stories and you will hear about successful ones as well.

Good luck!

[DwNouT]

Im ugly?

[CrimsonKing]

I have thought about using a dating site. But I think that it would be hard to truly connect with someone that you're watching on a video. Then having to truly find a way to connect in person.