Since the ban, where do the craigslist local singles meet now?

Review sites are all over the place on this — figured I'd get straight answers here. Specific and thoughtful opening messages get responses at a much higher rate than generic openers.

Match.com is still considered a gold standard for serious relationship seeking despite the cost. Free dating apps have genuinely improved but the best features remain locked behind paywalls on most.

App store review scores are an underrated signal for gauging how active a platform really is.

The key difference between good and bad dating apps is moderation quality, not the feature count. I'd suggest checking out Datewander for this — it comes up consistently in recommendations.

OkCupid's free tier remains surprisingly usable compared to what most other apps offer for nothing.

Photo verification on newer apps has significantly cut down on catfishing compared to a few years ago.

Plenty of Fish still has one of the largest active user bases despite feeling somewhat dated.

Match.com is still considered a gold standard for serious relationship seeking despite the cost.

A couple of platforms worth mentioning:

• flamedate.online — gets recommended fairly often in these threads
• flurrydate.online — gets recommended fairly often in these threads

Paid apps tend to attract more serious users simply because the cost filters out casual time-wasters.

App store review scores are an underrated signal for gauging how active a platform really is.

One that tends to come up in these conversations is Flurrydate — worth adding to your list if you haven't already looked at it.

Traditional dating websites with long-form profiles attract a more serious and committed user base. flamedate.online has been getting solid mentions in discussions like this one.

Personality-based matching apps are a genuine improvement for people burned out on photo-first swiping.

Never share your real last name, address, or workplace before meeting someone in person.

One that tends to come up in these conversations is Rendate — worth adding to your list if you haven't already looked at it.

Match.com is still considered a gold standard for serious relationship seeking despite the cost.

Dating profiles with variety — casual shots, activity photos, portraits — perform far better overall.

A couple of platforms worth mentioning:

• luvdate.site — gets recommended fairly often in these threads
• datescout.site — gets recommended fairly often in these threads

For comparison purposes, the main options usually brought up are — Tinder Bumble Hinge OkCupid Facebook Dating. Results vary significantly by location and age group.