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So I posted something earlier that I took down because my intentions were being misunderstood. I mentioned that I felt awkward being on here seeking friends and community when it feels more like a dating site. I think the way I worded it made it sound judgemental, but in truth, I was only judging my own feelings. I am married and a friend looked over my shoulder today and wanted to know why I was on a dating site. I said it isn't just for that, and told her that I mentioned my husband in my profile and posts. I am also in a weird state of limbo right now in my life, so trying to not muddy my waters. I have chatted with some awesome folks on here. I like that. I am trying to decide if I belong here. What the hell does it even mean to belong someplace? #ExistentialCrisis

ShakenManChild 5 Feb 17
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Oh! I honestly thought this was a site for a variety of things. Wow, people can be judgemental. More of a community for people without a religion to come to feel safe. That’s what it feels like to me.

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I'm hoping this is a safe space to avoid Jesus freaks.

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I personally have been on just a few dating sites so far and am frustrated with them. While I am open to possibly finding a date here, this site to me is first and foremost a community for non-religious folks to share thoughts and find support. I haven't had a single date from here yet. Lol

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My first interest here was a place where someone with agnostic/atheist feelings could talk with like minded people. THEN I found out that one of the primary purposes was that of a dating site. Being "in Search Of", to steal from Leonard Nimoy, that is not an issue with me... though, fact is, I really think I want to find someone local and just haven't found anyone local I am interested in, yet. The reason I bring this up is that I seem to find mutual interests that are quite remote.

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I’ve only seen a few posts related to dating. This site seems to be a forum to discuss things you wouldn’t feel comfortable discussing on Facebook. Unlike most sites, I don’t feel judged here.

Marz Level 7 Feb 18, 2018
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It was advertised as a dating site, but on joining I was immediately struck by how unlike a dating site it actually was. I've found it's a great online community in its infancy. It reminds me so much of another site I belonged to many years ago--a site where I met many wonderful people that became real life friends. Yes, I'm single, and I would not object to dating people I meet here, but as soon as I joined that became a tertiary goal.

d_day Level 7 Feb 18, 2018
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I like your honesty and I don't use this place as a dating site - didnt even know it could be, but given that we are 'settled' on that score the bigger part of it is getting on with people an d trying to understand other peoples ways and thinking and it seems to me anyone who decides they like it here can belong here . I love it because there is a whole world out there i know very little about so its learning for me -Hope you give us another chance!

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I am open to dating if someone compatible comes along whether online or offline but I am on this site simply because it is non religious.

I can have discussions about all kinds of things without it being peppered with religious crap.

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We finally accepted the fact that we ain't ever getting laid so we made up a bunch of flowery bullshit about how mature and thoughtful we are because after about two visits the broads here realized all the men here can be summed up in two words.
You ugly. 😉

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I must say i have not felt that this is anything like a dating site - maybe that is because i'm not looking - have you read the comments to your question? - it's about like minded people and community

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make it whatever you want. I think you can tell from all the comments you have gotten, you are good to go here.

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I don't remember exactly how I found this website. Since I'm Agnostic and have had within the past few years interactions with "believers" that were frustrating, irritating, and aggravating, all I wanted was a space where I could find like minded people. I've been able to speak my mind here. Welcome. Yes, you might find someone to date here, yet I don't think that's the main mission of the administrators.

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I kinda understand what you mean... mind you I'm single so I don't really worry about what people might think of this site. I'm here hoping to find like minded people who don't give me the usual face when I say I'm atheist. But I get a lot of friends who believe or just assume that this is a dating site.

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It is simply a social networking site for non believers. Nothing to be ashamed of

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I didn't join for the dating, I joined because so many atheists are afraid to come out, and I was intrigued by the idea of an agnostic site. I have had a few dates, but by far have enjoyed the scientific banter more!

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It may be advertised as a dating site, but it is so much more than that

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I came here to date but stayed for the stimulating conversations and comments. I have felt free to openly answer questions on here in a way that I couldn’t in person. I guess it feels like a massive support group for me. Ironically I have met someone on a mainstream dating site!

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Take what you need and leave the rest. If you have good conversations with people, relish in that.

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Maybe it is the lovely script selected for "Agnostic.com" or the dark purple colour theme or icon of a heart in the "about" tab that gives onlooker the impression this is a site designed to "Find Love"?

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I find this humorous since there are so many other posts to the contrary (this is not a dating site)

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