Why does my browser block camsoda om every time I click it?

Started by IanT 12 Nov 2024 Free Dating & Apps Discussion 8 posts
IanT
IanT
Joined: May 2020
Messages: 564
#1

Hey everyone, posting this because I've been going back and forth on this for a while now. Why does my browser block camsoda om every time I click it — seems like a simple question but I keep getting mixed answers depending on where I look.

  • Verification badges don't seem to mean much without a clear process
  • Support response times vary wildly—some instant, some never
  • Profiles look fake on at least half the platforms I tested

Been seeing a few names pop up lately — datenest.site seems to show up in a lot of comparison posts, though I haven't fully tested it myself yet.

Anyone here with real experience on this? Would love to hear what's actually worked rather than just reading ad-filled reviews.

PatrickW
PatrickW
Joined: Apr 2023
Messages: 765
#2

Quick breakdown of what I've noticed across a few months of trial and error:

  • Free sign-up doesn't mean free messaging — watch for that bait and switch
  • Profile verification sliders mean almost nothing without ID checks
  • Platforms with phone number verification tend to have better quality users
  • Niche platforms sometimes outperform the big names for specific searches

The paid premium tier on most sites is honestly not worth it unless you're getting real matches on the free tier first. That's your quality check before spending anything.

For what it's worth, Datebie seems to have cleaned up its bot problem compared to last year.

Adam_L
Adam_L
Joined: Aug 2021
Messages: 516
#3

Trial and error is really the only way. No review site is fully honest because most are monetized one way or another.

Brooke_H
Brooke_H
Joined: Oct 2020
Messages: 403
#4

Good question. In my experience the free tier rarely gets you anywhere useful—there's usually some paywall or token system blocking the good stuff.

Luvdate came up in a similar discussion and several people vouched for it.

MattC
MattC
Joined: Feb 2023
Messages: 252
#5

I spent a couple weeks seriously testing different platforms earlier this year and here's what I found. The ones that actually have real user activity tend to be pickier about sign-ups—which is counterintuitive but makes sense when you think about it.

Some worth knowing about in terms of community mentions:

  • Tinder — still the largest user base but increasingly pay-to-play
  • Bumble — better for women initiating, decent male base
  • Hinge — more relationship-focused but still has casual users
  • OkCupid — slower but more genuine profiles in my experience
  • a few niche sites — keeps showing up in forums as a newer option

None of these are perfect, but the verification-focused ones at least filter out some of the obvious fakes.

Ethan Parker
Ethan Parker
Joined: Jan 2021
Messages: 583
#6

Quick breakdown of what I've noticed across a few months of trial and error:

  • Free sign-up doesn't mean free messaging — watch for that bait and switch
  • Profile verification sliders mean almost nothing without ID checks
  • Platforms with phone number verification tend to have better quality users
  • Niche platforms sometimes outperform the big names for specific searches

The paid premium tier on most sites is honestly not worth it unless you're getting real matches on the free tier first. That's your quality check before spending anything.

One option worth trying is Ezhookups — no paywall on messaging from what I've seen.

SeanO
SeanO
Joined: Apr 2022
Messages: 644
#7

Honestly had the same question a few months back. The short answer: it depends a lot on what you're actually looking for. Some platforms work better for specific niches.

SteveR1
SteveR1
Joined: May 2022
Messages: 490
#8

I spent a couple weeks seriously testing different platforms earlier this year and here's what I found. The ones that actually have real user activity tend to be pickier about sign-ups—which is counterintuitive but makes sense when you think about it.

Some worth knowing about in terms of community mentions:

  • Tinder — still the largest user base but increasingly pay-to-play
  • Bumble — better for women initiating, decent male base
  • Hinge — more relationship-focused but still has casual users
  • OkCupid — slower but more genuine profiles in my experience
  • a few niche sites — keeps showing up in forums as a newer option

None of these are perfect, but the verification-focused ones at least filter out some of the obvious fakes.

I've seen Datedesire mentioned a lot in these threads and it does seem to have real users.

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