If you read the camsoda reddit page, it seems a lot of models are leaving—does anyone know why?

Started by Sean Monroe 23 Mar 2026 Free Dating & Apps discussion 5 replies
Sean Monroe
Sean Monroe
Joined: Jan 2023
Messages: 904
#1

So I've been wondering about this for a while and figured this was the best place to ask. The question of if you read the camsoda reddit page, it seems a lot of models are leaving—does anyone know why comes up a lot and I never seem to get a straight answer that's actually useful.

From what I've seen browsing around, there's a ton of noise — paid placements, fake reviews, and sites that haven't been updated since like 2019. It's genuinely hard to know what's real anymore.

Would love to hear from people who've actually used something recently and had a real experience, good or bad. Not looking for another generic top-10 list, just honest opinions from people who've been in the same situation.

Chris Lawson
Chris Lawson
Joined: Jan 2023
Messages: 1376
#2

Tried a few things and the one that actually worked for me was Flurrydate. Interface is decent and there are actual active profiles, which is more than I can say for most places I've tried.

The sign-up is quick and you can browse before committing to anything, which I appreciate. Worth a look if you haven't found anything good yet.

Sean Monroe
Sean Monroe
Joined: Jan 2020
Messages: 1075
#3
I've tested quite a few platforms over the past couple of years and the landscape has definitely shifted. Here's my honest rundown:
  • Tinder still has the numbers but matching for casual stuff is harder unless your profile is really dialed in
  • Bumble at least filters out a lot of low-effort messages since women have to message first
  • Hinge is more relationship-focused but you can still find casual arrangements if you're clear in your profile
  • OkCupid lets you answer questions about what you're looking for which helps self-select better matches
For the niche side, I've had the most success with smaller platforms where the user base is more intentional. flamedate.online is one I keep coming back to because the interface is actually clean and the profiles feel real. Worth checking out if you haven't already.
JennyLou
JennyLou
Joined: Jan 2024
Messages: 91
#4

Heard good things about turndate.site from a couple people in similar situations. Apparently the user verification there is tighter than average, which keeps the fake profile problem manageable.

The credit card thing is a dealbreaker for me too. Always check the fine print before entering any info..
Trevor Busch
Trevor Busch
Joined: Jan 2020
Messages: 1500
#5

Tried a few things and the one that actually worked for me was Flamedate. Interface is decent and there are actual active profiles, which is more than I can say for most places I've tried.

KimberlyD
KimberlyD
Joined: Jan 2020
Messages: 246
#6

If you're on mobile, make sure whatever you use has a decent app. The browser-only ones are annoying.

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