Seeing the number of ladies complaining about sex weirdos on this site is really disappointing to me. I have always thought of the atheist community as consisting of reasonably intellectual individuals who try to distance themselves from the stereotypical bullshit behavior they witness on a regular basis in society. I'm not saying that atheists can't be perverts, but I expected much more from my community. I'd love to think that most of the perverts are new members who have registered for the sole purpose of hitting on women and might not even be atheists in the first place, but that's not for me to say.

I have met 2 people from this site. One was local and we became friends and would hang out from time to time and the other lived 1,555 miles away. We had a long distance relationship, hit it off romantically, met and had chemisty and now we are moving in together next week. It is possible.

Distance is the main issue...

There are about 30 people I can think of right off the bat... that I would love to meet.

5 or 6 that I would dearly love to meet for a beer or glass of wine or lunch or dinner.

There are some truly wonderful human beings on this site...but it is only distance that prevents us from embracing them as tangible friends.

I wish this community was a village somewhere..and we could talk instead of typing..but there you are...

The individuals here I would be most interested in meeting are either not interested in meeting anyone (ala bio info), or are too far away even if there was mutual interest. Beyond all that, I think I'm a lot to put up with.

I chatted with a lot of nice people, and on June 1 met the love of my life on this site. I had said "okay, I'm fine being alone, making friends, and being a crazy cat lady." Then.... there he was. Almost literally - the moment I stopped looking and caring - the magic happened.

Huh. But I am new as well, and I haven't really put in the effort to find someone here. This looked like more of a community than a dating site. I am still trying to learn the parameters of online dating. I feel clumsy at it.

I honestly don't think the ladies are that interested in meeting on this site..... maybe it's me....

Not yet. I joined about an hour ago

There just aren't many available men in my age range in my area. Sooooo, I'm just enjoying the hanging around.

Although I have encountered several superior minds on this site, there are far too many miles so I have no expectation of establishing a substantial relationship.

I met the most wonderful, kind, smart, and beautiful woman with whom i am enjoying a renewed spirit. Started with coffee and cocoa.

I met soneone for lunch, now he's disappeared. Guess I'm not his type.

Most of the people here live too far away from me. Nevertheless, maybe I'll meet someone from here, even if it's for a pint and yapping.

Unfortunately, no. I feel like most people around my age and live close by don't stick around on this site very long.

Yes, I've met 5 people. None local to me. Both male and female friends. Might meet one or two more on my trip from Texas to Nevada in a few weeks. There are now more people in Nevada than when I left so maybe when I get back there some of us can get together. I'm taking a break from looking for romance right now but ultimately that's my goal.

I recently had a meet-up with a few local folks that are on the site. It was a fun time and just great to meet new people with shared interests.

I can't find anyone nearby.

As with any website where there's the possibility of creating a "Spark",tread cautiously, If someone contacts you be careful,I've texted/e-mailed 4 different Women through this site, but no face to face meeting due to the distance,in the last instance ,back tracing the phone numbers set off my personal alarm bells, as the phone call had her speaking in a South African accent while supposedly in Idaho. No money was transferred or gifts given,just be on your guard,not to say there are some nice Women here, go into anything with your eyes open.....

I've made one friend so far. I expect I can make a few more over time. It's not hard, she just sent a message with a brief comment, I wrote back and we've been chatting ever since. Just reach out to people and see how they respond...and don't be creepy or weird.

I am only looking for friends and what could/might happen within the framework of a friendship.

There are locals but don't seem interested even as friends so if it happened long distance I would not say no to the possibility.

Just met one, had a couple drinks and a nice chat but that was it.

No, but I'd like to try making friends (preferably local) here.

Would like to meet people around here.

Only messages since distance is a big factor. All my friends here, they know who they are.