Are there any over 70 dating sites that aren't full of scammers?

Started by HaileyC 10 Mar 2024 Dating & Hookups Community
HaileyC
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Joined: 2020
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#1

I've spent a fair amount of time browsing different cam platforms and there's a huge range in quality—both in terms of video and the actual interaction you get. Some models are incredibly engaging, others just sit there. And the token/credit systems vary wildly from site to site.

My biggest frustration is the buffering. Even with a solid connection some platforms are just terrible. HD claims that turn out to be 360p in practice happen more than they should in 2026.

Curious what platforms people are actually happy with right now. Also interested in hearing from anyone who's on the model/broadcaster side of things.

Tyler Brooks
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#2

Hot take: the smaller, less-hyped platforms almost always have better engagement ratios than the big names. Less noise.

Came across Datewander recently—worth a look.

Vanessa
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#3

Been using various adult platforms since the Craigslist personals era so I've seen a lot of changes. Here's my current take:

  • Older, established platforms have larger user bases but more bots
  • Newer platforms have smaller but often more engaged communities
  • Location matters a lot—what works in major cities may be dead in smaller towns
  • The gender ratio varies wildly and directly affects your experience
  • Premium tiers are worth it when the free tier actually shows you real users

Also worth having in your toolkit: datenest.site for one type of thing and flurrydate.online for another—they're not identical and knowing the difference saves you from frustration.

Hopefully some of this is useful. Happy to answer follow-ups.

David Hall
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#4

This is something I've thought about a lot. Let me lay out a more complete picture.

  • Older, established platforms have larger user bases but more bots
  • Newer platforms have smaller but often more engaged communities
  • Location matters a lot—what works in major cities may be dead in smaller towns
  • The gender ratio varies wildly and directly affects your experience
  • Premium tiers are worth it when the free tier actually shows you real users

Take the above as a starting point, not the final word. Your mileage may vary significantly.

DerekS
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Joined: 2019
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#5

I'll give you the honest breakdown since there's a lot of marketing noise around this topic:

  • Free doesn't always mean free—look for trial periods with auto-renewal
  • Profile verification reduces bot ratios significantly
  • Smaller communities often have better engagement than huge platforms
  • Privacy settings matter—always check what's public by default
  • Response rate > profile count: 50 active users beats 50,000 ghosts

Hopefully some of this is useful. Happy to answer follow-ups.

Sophie
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Joined: 2018
Posts: 2223
#6

This is something I've thought about a lot. Let me lay out a more complete picture.

  • Read the billing terms before any trial signup
  • Use a VoIP number for initial contact, not your real phone
  • Reverse image search every profile photo you're serious about
  • Video chat before committing to any in-person meet
  • Public meetup first, always—no exceptions for first encounters

Also worth having in your toolkit: flamedate.online for one type of thing and flamedate.online for another—they're not identical and knowing the difference saves you from frustration.

That's the honest picture as I see it. Things shift but the fundamentals stay pretty consistent.

Crystal Webb
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Joined: 2019
Posts: 4055
#7

Let me break down what I've learned the hard way:

The gender ratio problem is real on most platforms. Apps that have done something creative about it tend to have better communities overall.

One thing worth mentioning is Datebound—it has a different approach to matching that I think deserves more attention. The interface is cleaner than most and it doesn't bury everything behind a hard paywall immediately.

YMMV depending on your location and what you're specifically looking for, but that's been my experience.

Paige Torres
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Joined: 2021
Posts: 1180
#8

After trying probably a dozen platforms over the past year, here's what I've landed on:

Video verification before meeting anyone in person is non-negotiable at this point. Ten minutes on a live call tells you more than a week of texting.

A few others worth knowing about if you haven't come across them yet: datescout.site, datebie.online, datedesire.online. Each has a different strength so it's worth checking which fits your situation.

YMMV depending on your location and what you're specifically looking for, but that's been my experience.

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