Because I am a glutton for punishment, I signed back up on POF today. In the first few hours I have been asked out on a date for tomorrow, proposition for sex by a 21 year old and called beautiful more times than I can count. I had high hopes for this site but have found no one who lives reasonably close to me that has shown any interest at all. So many unanswered messages, ya'll. So while I'm still here because I love it, the dating aspect just isn't working out so I'm back to trudge through the shithole that is POF.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.POF should be called POS. I prefer Bumble and OKC.
LimeySteve
Level 7
July 24, 2018
1
On the other side of that though, at least on POF (and other dating sites I've been on), some of us either get lost in the weeds or ignored. I know that I would only ever get about one response in a hundred messages. Maybe fewer than that. I would usually send something to the effect of "Hi. I saw your profile and I thought you looked interesting." I'd mention something specific that I wanted to know more about, hoping to start a conversation. Never said anything about appearance or wanting sex, and never asked to meet on the first message. I also used complete sentences and proper English punctuation/capitalization.
And I realize that I'm not everyone's kettle of fish, nor do I expect a response from anyone--especially now that I've realized that I'm just not meant to be with anyone, ever. But there are good ones out there. You just have to be patient and find them.
fiferguy
Level 5
July 24, 2018
0
Instead of ignoring stupid messages I've started messing with them for fun. For instance, my most recent message just said "you're sexy."
My reply: I know
Interestingly enough, I haven't heard back from him, lol.
Marcie1974
Level 8
July 24, 2018
0
To A2 Jennifer. Never understood the DICK PICS. Guys actually believe women want to see a picture of their junk. OMGOD, look at his junk!!! Can't wait to meet him. Really, Dude?? I wouldn't want women's crotch shots sent to me. A XXucking turnoff! Who are these people??
Healthydoc70
Level 7
July 23, 2018
0
Well, it's not a lie that you're beautiful.
Paul4747
Level 8
July 22, 2018
2
@Iam4MY you are in fact,cute as a button!
@OpposingOpposum @Iam4MY
I'll settle this: You're both sweethearts. 
POF is the squalorous graveyard of all innocently wayward hopes and dreams of romantic enchantment !
Scottzillyun
Level 6
July 21, 2018
3
Nicely stated
Good luck POF doesn't like me and usually ends up kicking my info after a while. Other sites have fakes wanting to have me in "Google hangouts" with them. How wonderful! I even have a relative who thinks he has found love online and the woman is doing a stint with UNICEF but will come to live with him when that is over. People are so gullible.
It's true that I met my ex of 12 years online but I checked her out and even did the cam thing with her. She was honest. You have to be careful. Last year somebody tried to scam me and used the pics of a minor porn star as their own. When I presented this fact to the scammer they said maybe the porn star was scamming them instead. The person quickly dropped me after that.
DenoPenno
Level 9
July 21, 2018
1
I'm on POF and find it very mediocre, and was just catfished but that isn't their fault. In 5 years, have only had one face to face meeting and no relationships. Most people are religious, gold diggers and have multiple dogs and cats. Not my cup of tea. Your experience is a function of the way most men work. I'm a guy.
Healthydoc70
Level 7
July 21, 2018
2
Tinder seems more honest.
Secretguy
Level 7
July 21, 2018
0
But, dick pics.
@A2Jennifer Your point
@Secretguy Ok I thought it was clear. Yes, Tinder is more “honest” in that people are open about looking for casual hook-ups.
But being on Tinder pretty much guarantees that women will get sent unsolicited dick pics, which is unpleasant - it’s like getting flashed on the street.
Plenty of Fish is like most other dating websites. The same people, Nigerian scammers, and young guys (infants to me) who propositioned me for sex. I quit POF years ago.
Have had better luck on Fitness Singles, a paid dating website.
LiterateHiker
Level 9
July 21, 2018
3
Thank you for spelling out what POF is!
@Howitstarts23
You're welcome.
Years ago, there were several really good dating sites, such as Match and POF, but they have all been taken over by scam artists and there’s not a good one left that I know of.
Tried POF many years ago - I identified as an atheist who values truth (based on facts) over superstition. I was asked by one person "Why are you angry because all atheists are angry." Nothing worth fishing for in that pool.
Hope you find quality.
NoMagicCookie
Level 8
July 21, 2018
2
What's POF?
Secretguy
Level 7
July 21, 2018
0
People Of Faith ?
POF= Plenty Of Fish yet another online dating site,another place to throw $$$$ away.
Some dating sites are free,others like POF require a monthly membership,both types have scammers,Nigeria and other countries are rife with them.
@Akfishlady To find the scammers,without much work,go to free date,undying love,promises,of course you'll need to buy them a $100 gift card to prove your love,or car repair money,and the most recent I got some months a ago was "Buy me a cell phone".
@Mike1947, @Akfishlady "real freaks" - and those who recognize the value of such a service is not worthy of investing money.
@Akfishlady My late wife has an Aunt in the Paulsbo area,who used to be in Kingston until her health was a concern. Beautiful area,many years ago, we rented a car and drove around in a big loop to the rain forrests there.
@Mike1947 POF does not require a monthly membership unless you "upgrade". I've belonged to it for free for a long time. As far as caliber of people its a tiny bit above Craigslist, but really the only difference is you have a few less pictures of naked sex organs and a few more people pretending they want a relationship instead of a quickie..
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