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Hi, everyone! Just wanted to start a new thread to open the floor to see what other people are thinking about this site. Does anyone have any success stries about online dating working out? Do you think people are honest about themselves?

So, I've been on her for about 2 weeks. Not much happening here yet. (but I'm very patient)

The only thing I find is rude, is when people don't return emails. If I took the time to read your profile and I email you, I kind of expect a resonse. Maybe I was raised differently than most....see my post on the "Questions for guys" forum off the home page.

I read everything. I respond to specific details in a profile that I think I have a similar interest in. Just because this site is free, doesn't mean we all have the time to send messages for nothing.

I am part of that 5% (read my profile) and it does discourage me often, but like I said, I'm very patient. I know the gal for me is out there, she's just really good at hiding...."come out come out where ever you are!!"

That's so surreal ( I read your profile)! I completely agree with you on the common courteousy thing. I'm sure you're messages are more personal - some I have gotten sound like they come straight out of a Cracker Jack box. I still try to send a note saying "thanks but no thanks", anyway.
Good luck in your search. I'm sure your perfect match is out there...........you just gotta find her!

I have met 2 freinds from here,1 romantic interest,and no it didn't work.We got along but he flew in from far and we agreed we couldn't keep it up,he wouldn't relocate,I waasn't close to ready to make that commitment,he was too fast for me.I do know 2 people who are together now from dating sites.

Some are very honest,some tell little fabrications to get your attention andthen they're some fakes,sick folks,and scammers.Lots of them.Many of us have had messages from them.Read what cs tells you about spotting scammers.

Please dear be cautious and careful what info you give out till you feel they are genuine. nice to meet you and I am real

I run into the problem of ladies not being able to chat by email. I'm similar to Goose ... I'll read a lady's profile and ask her questions. I will ask maybe 2 or 3 questions to get the ball rolling and then get a reply answering one question and thats it. No questions in return and a very simple answer to my question. Tough to know someone when they don't answer questions or ask questions in return.

My first email from this site was a little hostile. She wanted to know why someone with a masters would be doing rehab of houses and labeled me a scammer. I was taken back a bit on how quick some people are judgemental on a site then again I can tend to look like an a$$ with my humor.

Guess I'm the evil Wolf in the forrest trying to get little Red riding hood.... heard nomindgames has that outfit for Halloween

So far I have to say I find the dating site thing a bit annoying. The biggest problem is the West Africans that are learning that the model pics don't work. Now they pose as some small town girl, and have even stole the pic from someones myspace. Their English is improving also.

I have to agree with j goose, with the emails. It is discouraging to receive a flower from someone, that adds their own note asking to know more about you. So you reply, telling more, asking a few questions, then you hear nothing at all. Check your out box, and see they haven't even read it.

There is a site called burtonsingles, i filled out there thing, then they contact you to check you out. Well I checked them out. A whois check shows that the site is owned by a company in India. Now they want me to come in and give them all my info, credit card, ssn, and other documents to prove my identity. Thats really scary, with all the identity theft, being owned by a company that is offshore, and the info they are requiring. Needless to say I told them where to go, but they keep calling... What a pain.

Hi my name is Al I am 40 years old I will be 41 in Dec. I was married for 17 years but now I am divorced and I just now healed up from a hurtful relationship if you want to know about it just ask as I have nothing to hide I am very open and honest & that is why I tell every one up front I am disabled I can walk some but can not work any more.

I was working up till 7 years ago two full time jobs & working 120 to 140 hours a week but I was in a bad wreck and that is when my wife left me and I lost every thing I am not complaining just being honest.

If you have any questions feel free to ask the only dumb question is an unasked one so ask I will be very truthful.

AL

I have to say that it is rather disheartening to put forth the effort to answer someone's questions in a well thought out manner, only to have them fire back with a one sentence email that is basically a brush off, or no email at all. I wouldn't say that's very fair. If one is going to go to the trouble of emailing back and answering questions, the least that could be done is to follow up with that out of courtesy and either respond to what the person had to say or simply inform them that you are no longer interested in getting to know someone. Honesty goes a long way with me at least. I just find it rude and annoying to be brushed off. Not saying everyone is like that, though. I have gotten some really nice emails in return from people that have been challenging, informative and somewhat entertaining. I think because this is the internet that manners seem to get lost.

See, this is case in point, though. I have emailed you in the past and never received an email back. I'm not upset by that, some people just don't click, but I'm making a point. You can't expect something from other people and not be willing to do it yourself. It's a double standard.

It seems to be a "good" site and unlike one of it's other free compeditors, isn't dominated by overly controlling moderators that take away from the social intercourse by constanly trying to be the internet cop of the moment.

So I'm a site although I'm getting too old to jump! LOL

The site itself is great! People here have better manners and are more proper than what I have seen elsewhere. However, some of the men who are deceivers leave a lot to be desired, but that is not the site's issue. I just wish perfectly contented people, liars, deceivers - move on - they don't wish to really meet people, so find blogs/forums in a different place.

I agree, most of the people here are really great. I guess because it's free though you have to be much more vigilant about who is genuine and who is just out to scam. Because as noted in the earlier posts they are using common names, towns, and pictures of real people, not just models. But you can usually tell by the grammar and language, I think, when they try to write to you.

I know my spelling is bad too but I have had 3 women who have done what you say and I agree you have to be lot more carefull I do hope you find what you want and I keep hopping I will find some one any just wanted to let you know some of us manly me can't spell so just rember that as well take care God speed.

AL

it is sad that people are at times looking out only for their feelings,not anyone else.Every message,unless vulgar or bad taste should get some type of reply.I agree about truth.It can be done in proper way.
As to the thread ?'s.I know of 3 coupls together from here andhappy.Know 3 that use other sites but they both married,1 moved in next to me.As to people being honest,most of us know it's yes and no'Real people on here.Then there are the dishonest,but that's any sight,even paid 1's.


igoose most on here don't get anything going in a short time.Patience.Hey,new freinds and threads that mak you chuckle,I'm happy with that even if I never got a message

I wanted to make clear,that my earlier post I wasn' aware of newer couples.Last post statistic there are right as of yesterday.Srry,thanks all.

I hear ya, Golden. There's a difference between poor spelling and not even being able to understand what they are getting at because the words don't make sense together! I have nothing against poor spellers, I'm not so great myself! I would reply to all messages, though,but if I get that feeling that something just ain't right (i.e not from this country), I'm not going to keep writing back if they are looking for someone to send them $200,000 deposited into a South African bank account. I don't have time for that B.S.!
Good luck to everyone here, I hope y'all find the one you are looking for!