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2012/09/30 10:51pm

Katie

Anonymous

I will agree with you on both POF and eVow. Most of the men that contacted me were not at all to my liking nor were they what I had specified when I registed. When I finally figured out how to delete or resign from POF they said to try eVow. When I did because I didn't answer a question they way 'they thought I should' they said I couldn't have an account .

I also had horrible experience with Match.com too. One man became threatening and abusive in one email because I had graciously declined his online advanced. I reported him and of course was never notified of the outcome. Another man had sent a 'flirt' to me and he looked creepy. SO I GOOGLED HIM. You will never guess what I found out. . . He was a registered sex offender/predator who lives probably 15 or 20 minutes from me. Talk about creepy. Match is suppose to be the best online dating site and suppose to screen the members. One can not help to think what the extent of screening they do.

Just so you know - I never responded to the guy from match.com either. At that point I decided I'd had enough so I resigned and deleted my profile from that site too.

Why would any of us want to pay money to a dating site when they don't, won't, or even try to match us with the type man or woman we may be looking for? It seems the dating sites are nothing but a way to scam us out of money by making idle promises of matching us with someone to our liking. I totally disagree.

2012/09/30 10:55pm

Katie

Anonymous

Oh yes, I know. You clearly specified you don't want someone who is over-weight, smokes, doesn't bath regularly and that is exactly what they send you. You see these guys pictures and you have to wonder from what rock did they just crawl. OMG - they have no teeth, no hair, and I doubt they knew enough words to carry on any form of intelligent conversation. That is definitely the case because most can't seem to spell either.
These dating sites are totally lame.

2012/10/28 12:54pm

Atomic Ice

Anonymous

Being real is never pathetic Theicephoenix. I too am real and got on the site with very real expectations only to be shot down time and again, lied to, jerked around, stood up. I love the way women want to complain that us guys are only after one thing (I seriously believe they have a complex) when many of them are no better at all; 50 year old fat chicks with their boobs hangin down to their knees but want a HOT GUY!!!!

I ran across drug addicts, liars, cheaters, and women who say they want a relationship when all they're really looking for is a hot roll in the hay themselves. I have had it with the double standard and won't play these games anymore. I could do better in Wal-Mart!!!

2012/11/05 01:48pm

CheesyBread

Anonymous

People who are looking for a specific type aren't really looking for a great relationship. Nobody is good-looking forever. You're on a free site an when you're too antisocial to meet someone in life can you really complain. Stop being fussy and look at an individual for who they are not what they look like. As for the sites ive met a lot of great friends and had some good relationships by only messaging back one of every fifty People(filtering). Stop thinking your *censored* is so great and you will meet someone. Everyone breathes, pays taxes and will one day die. You're no better than the next. People need to open there heart and close there legs then there will be success. Its free and if you're complaining then you are obviously desperate and need to work on yourself. It's a flaw of your own and a terrible quality. It's not high school. Be real it's hard work and happy endings are only in fairytales

2012/11/14 08:52pm

Rocky

Anonymous

I agree with all the above. I've met nothing but users and abusers and born-again christians. I a guy worked hard on making a decent profile and I'm batting 0 for 5. This and E Vow are ripoffs. I tried to limit my search to Canada and 25mi. I get all from TO and Buffalo. When this runs out I may just try E Harmony but you have to be single not seperated.

2012/11/18 09:32am

anon

Anonymous

I have actually tried this site , for awhile. got off it, then went back about 2 years later. most of the women were the same ones that were on it 2 yrs. ago. The reason I went back was the hope that some new chicks might be on. anyway i got off the pof Barnyard. This time -- for good!!!!!

2012/11/22 06:28pm

On-line

Anonymous

I am a professional female, average/curvy, happy with myself and the way I look, my intelligence and where I am at in my career/life. I was on and off both POF and EVOW for a few years. Neither one brought me close to whom I was seeking. I would have been considered one of the women who was still on there after a few years. POF guys were either seeking one night stands or so messed up themselves, they were not ready to be in a relationship that could last.

I did find one man on EVOW who TOTALLY lied about who he was...ended up being a closet alcoholic with depressive (manic) disorder undiagnosed. His profile was NOT who he was ...although I still think that is who he thinks he is...does that make sense - lol.

E-harmony was too structured and I was matched with potentials too far from me. Senior People Meet seemed promising but I met no one who matched in intelligence and committment level.

I was on Match for one month and met a man whom I adore and he reciprocates admiration daily!. We are in the same space and mindset in our lives to work on our relationship. Its still new at 3 months but I feel hopeful there is a chance for long term success. I would NEVER go back to a free dating site - EVER...but I will agree that one sometimes needs to keep trying, not give up and believe in yourself. Live and love yourself, look everywhere and it will eventually come to you

Just my thoughts

"On-line"

2012/11/25 10:50pm

Anonymous

Just wanted to let you know: I do that all the time. If it happens, just hit the "back" button. Your message will still be there

Quote by: Anonymous

The only complaint about POF I have is that it does not consider typing as "active". Have lost many longer messages when forgetting to copy before hitting "send". Without fail, you will have been logged off for "lack of activity".

Yes, far the majority of women on there look far worse than their photos, are teases, or players just looking to build a stable of guys willing to buy them drinks/dinner or take them to events, but there is no way to weed them out by the owners of the site. Yes, most are addicted to their toys (and have no problem admitting it), and are probably badly in need of getting laid, but again, how is the site supposed to regulate this?

Actually I've enjoyed myself there, and have had many dates within a relatively short time... and BTW, my standards are very high, so there are plenty of very attractive real women there, who are not totally insane. Yes, some are, but you're going to find that in church on Sunday, as well.

2012/11/26 03:50am

DIa

Anonymous

Quote by: Anonymous

It would seem this Particular review is all from women who have had a bad experience. not all the men on POF or evow are jerks and such. i have been on their for about 2 years on both and i don't go trolling for date or women i wait for one to email me because i realized that i act like a typical guy and try to find only the really hot attractive ones and don't give anyone else a chance so i just wait for someone to be interested in me because i know i am nothing special and if a girl emails me then i am excited that someone has interest in me ll. i know i sound pathetic but that's real.

First off POF is just as good as any date site it seems that the first couple of years the site is full of new people. If you don't pay on evow or POF you still can chat and don't have to pay some money per word or to chat or monthly membership. I have had lots of bites but no one had a current photo I can see gaining a little weight and showing the photo. Most of the women I met were self conscious because if they added three of their photos together it would be more accurate. I blame microsoft for putting new software ever year or other year when they are only fixing the problems with the last version and creating new problems. POF is as good as any other date site quite hating some one for they're good fortune, get off your own bun and create your own.

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