...been the best free dating site? I've seen more shallow people on that other dating site. (The one who claims to be the most popular) Its really funny. Over on that site, I message someone. They then read the message, look at my pic, and then delete the message! I even posted some really helpful info on the forum but 80% (mostly men) were bagging on my having good advice! I have never had that stuff happen on this site.

I laugh at all of this, brush it off my shoulder, and keep going! =)

That is why I have come to check out this site. The other site I am on has become a petty battling ground

I also came to check out this site. soooo much drama on that other popular site...

They kicked me off that other site. They said I was "unfit to date" apparently. Now, I'm not disagreeing with them, but hey, what ya gonna do?? That's why I'm here.

I have found that this is the best site,after all this is were I met my sweetie.

Pffffft! Mingle2 blows.

From the perspective of someone who has been here a long time -- the real difference is that the people who run this site really do care about it. They've done everything they can to make this a fun and friendly place -- that's why our forums aren't (usually!) war zones and battlegrounds. OK, there may be an occasional skirmish or flare-up....

I get fewer scammer/spammers here than I got on other sites, too.

And, not to be any ruder or more condescending than I normally am, I just think we have better people on this site....!!

That happens to all of us!

As far as giving advice in the forums, and people dumping on you? They are either using the forum as a form of entertainment and acting out -- or they don’t agree with you and are not constructive! Ignore it!

In terms of the emails, it’s not pleasant to realize but you probably weren't her type.

I posted in another topic about why people do not return emails, and for me, it's because when I send a "thank you, but I'm interested", I receive nasty, malevolent replies. As you inferred in your post, they accuse me of being a b**tch or stuck-up or shallow. That is so silly I can't even wrap my brain around the concept. I'm allowed to be attracted to anyone I wish. Just because a member sends an email expressing interest doesn't mean I have to fall in love with them. I stopped replying because I don't know who is going to fly off the handle.

I've gotten plenty of "no thank you" emails. I manage to control myself enough NOT to send a defensive, spiteful reply. It amazes me how negatively rejection can reflect on a person.

This is the only site I'm on anymore. I still run into jerks but usually they are guys who don't post in the forums.

You seem very upbeat and fun on Mingle. Just stay here and life will be easier.

That's what SHE said!

Hmmm, maybe if you stop putting that in your first email contact, you might have better luck!

I always stick with the "old ways" of wooing the ladies.

This is the best site I have seen in regards to format and forum participation. The other sites seem dead or full of drama and rudeness

Sounds like POF

This is the only site I'm on. Years ago I was on paying sites. Our forums provide a little bit for everyone, from the fork and dork threads to politics and philosophy. What more could you ask for? Plus, great friendly people, true friends, and for some-the love of their life.

YAY "Silly"....Here's to you and yours

CONGRATULATIONS!

To one of the most PROFOUND men I know...LEX!!!!!

Thank you very much!

That other site can be rough from what I've seen in their forums.. I have watched a bit in the past but never contributed b/c it seems mostly slamming on people...

This site is by far the best...

It is POF. If I'm not their type, I understand. I had a forum topic on how I went from a loser to a winner. (Video game addiction, no exercise, depressed) I wrote what I did, and how I overcame it. The motivational topic became a place for other people (mostly men) to put me down. I'm hurt from laughing so much! Like I said before, I'm doing good things and people still complain! LOL!

If I get rejected, I brush it off. That's life.

I do have a date tomorrow night with a beautiful girl! Found her on Mingle2!

That's too bad they didn't appreciate your topic. It sounds like a great accomplishment for you and a "message" to many.

Good luck on your date! Can you help me find one now? (j/k)!

To briefly, and only possibly, take this out of context... I like this place because it is free to own, ya know?

People talking to people. Real communication. The basis of relationships.

Cheers. I love this site.