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Has anyone made an account on adultxxxdate com and is it legit?

Started by BrandonB · · Free Dating & Apps Hookup Sites Safety & Privacy
BrandonB
BrandonB
Senior Member
Joined: 2019
Posts: 514
#1

Genuinely curious what the community thinks about this because my experience has been mixed. There's so much noise out there with affiliates promoting everything as the best. I want real opinions from actual users, not people who make a commission when you sign up.

My main concern is getting burned by sketchy platforms. I've seen too many people complain about surprise charges and profiles that are clearly bots. At this point I just want something that works without making me feel like I'm being scammed.

  • Use a throwaway email when registering to protect your inbox
  • Check if the platform has real ID or email verification
  • Start on the free tier to test member quality before upgrading
  • Look for active profiles with recent login timestamps
MegReed
MegReed
Member
Joined: 2019
Posts: 32
#2

Agreed, the bot situation on most of these is unreal. Reporting them rarely does anything either. I know a lot of people stick with Tinder or Bumble but I switched to Souldate a while back and haven't looked back.

Madison
Madison
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Joined: 2022
Posts: 218
#3

Sites like turndate.site are worth checking out if you haven't. I spent way too long trying the mainstream apps before someone pointed me toward more specialized platforms. The difference in member quality was immediately obvious. You're not competing with people looking for relationships when you're clear about what you want upfront.

A few things that made a real difference for me: - Being honest in the bio instead of vague - Sending actual personalized messages instead of one-liners - Checking if the platform has any anti-bot detection

AdamZ
AdamZ
Active Member
Joined: 2018
Posts: 34
#4

The free tiers are almost always just bait. You can browse, but messaging is usually locked behind a paywall. From what I've seen, Rendate handles verification a lot better than average. Fewer bots, more active profiles.

Vanessa Drake
Vanessa Drake
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Joined: 2024
Posts: 125
#5

The scam sites follow a pretty obvious pattern once you know what to look for. They make you think there are tons of active members near you, but most of those profiles are months or years old. The real members are buried under layers of fakes.

Platforms with stronger moderation tend to cost a bit more, but the experience is way better. You're basically paying for quality control at that point.

Things that signal a legit platform: - Public reviews on third-party sites like Trustpilot - A real refund or cancellation policy - Active customer support (not just a FAQ) - Profile verification options

AaronT
AaronT
Member
Joined: 2022
Posts: 115
#6

Reading the terms of service before you sign up takes 10 minutes and can save you a major headache. If you haven't looked at Turndate yet, it's worth a few minutes. I've had better luck there than on most of the apps.

Tiffany Cole
Tiffany Cole
Active Member
Joined: 2021
Posts: 822
#7

The free tiers are almost always just bait. You can browse, but messaging is usually locked behind a paywall.

Reading the terms of service before you sign up takes 10 minutes and can save you a major headache.

Connor Price
Connor Price
Senior Member
Joined: 2023
Posts: 587
#8

I've been burned by unexpected subscription renewals twice. Always turn off auto-renew immediately after signing up. Someone in another thread pointed me toward Datewander and the member quality there was way better than most of the mainstream platforms.

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