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Does sexy chatroulette still exist under a new name?

Started by DennisO 9 Jan 2024 Category: Free Dating & Apps 8 posts
DennisO
DennisO
Joined: Jun 2022
Messages: 120
#1
Hey everyone, I wanted to get some real opinions on this. Does sexy chatroulette still exist under a new name? I've been searching around for a while and honestly getting mixed signals from different places. I've seen a lot of different recommendations floating around online but it's hard to know which ones are legit and which are just paid placements.
  • What's the privacy policy situation?
  • Are the profiles mostly real or bot-heavy?
  • How active is the user base in my area?
  • Can I report bad actors easily?
Would appreciate any real experiences or tips. Thanks in advance.
Paul Walker
Paul Walker
Joined: Sep 2019
Messages: 784
#2
This is something I spent a lot of time researching, so let me break it down: I'd say response rate improved significantly when I started keeping openers short and question-based rather than writing paragraphs. Some things that actually helped me:
  • Avoided any platform that didn't have a clear privacy policy
  • Trusted my gut when something felt off
  • Always set a first meeting in a coffee shop or busy public spot
Someone in another thread recommended Flamedate and I gave it a shot — it's worth a look honestly.
Heather Long
Heather Long
Joined: Dec 2022
Messages: 142
#3
So I've been doing this for a while and here's what I've found: Scam red flags: photos that look too professional, no response history, immediate requests to move to a third-party app, and obviously fake profiles. Some things that actually helped me:
  • Kept conversations short and moved to an in-person plan relatively quickly
  • Verified the profile before investing too much time
  • Trusted my gut when something felt off
  • Read reviews on Reddit before paying for any platform
  • Always set a first meeting in a coffee shop or busy public spot
Also seen people mention datelink.online in similar threads — haven't tested it myself but it keeps coming up.
Madison
Madison
Joined: May 2019
Messages: 607
#4
This is actually really helpful info for a lot of people, not just beginners. Personally I've been using Datenest for a while and it's held up better than most.
Chris Adams
Chris Adams
Joined: Aug 2022
Messages: 564
#5
Wish I had this info when I first started out. Learned most of it the hard way. Heard good things about datebie.online from some folks in my area too.
QuinnD
QuinnD
Joined: Dec 2019
Messages: 222
#6
Agree with most of what's been said so far. Key is patience and being selective.
XenaR
XenaR
Joined: May 2018
Messages: 241
#7
This is something I spent a lot of time researching, so let me break it down: Profile setup matters more than most people think. A clear photo and a short but genuine bio will outperform anything elaborate. Some things that actually helped me:
  • Avoided any platform that didn't have a clear privacy policy
  • Read reviews on Reddit before paying for any platform
  • Verified the profile before investing too much time
  • Always set a first meeting in a coffee shop or busy public spot
  • Used a Google Voice number for initial contact
I ended up trying Souldate after the mainstream apps felt too crowded. No complaints so far.
JulieK
JulieK
Joined: Mar 2021
Messages: 273
#8
So I've been doing this for a while and here's what I've found: I'd say response rate improved significantly when I started keeping openers short and question-based rather than writing paragraphs. Some things that actually helped me:
  • Kept conversations short and moved to an in-person plan relatively quickly
  • Verified the profile before investing too much time
  • Used a Google Voice number for initial contact
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