Reviews of Match.com

I used Match.com and found it to be OK. Of course, as with just about any dating site, there are a lot of people who misrepresent themselves. The biggest problems seem to stem from people using old photos or fake profiles. Men most often report that women use misleading photos - and women generally report that men either state they're single when they're not or that they're interested in a relationship when they're just looking for sex.

Over35Match.com is a LOT cheaper (I think it's even free right now) and the social aspect of it makes it harder for people to lie. With interactive forums, chat rooms and live events, members can basically police each other. Anyone who posts a bogus profile or a fake photo will get blasted in the forums.

The site is only for those over 35, though.

I joined Match a couple of years ago. I admit that I joined Match in order to meet one guy that I saw on the site. I was attracted to him, we really seemed to have a great deal in common, and I thought, "Hey, how lucky, we live not too far from one another. There, perhaps, wouldn't even be an cross-racial issues.

Let me say that, while I don't have a full body picture on the site, I note that I'm full-figured. The gentleman himself is certainly full-figured, but I didn't mind. He also stated that he loved women with an open mind.

I don't know what it is about me he didn't like. Despite the fact that I don't always agree, most people tell me I'm really attractive and I've got to have one of the most clear pictures of one's self on the whole site. But when I finally got enough nerve to even send him an email (OK, I'm a bit old school, but know I've got to grow out of that), he responded that we were not a match. I wouldn't jump all over the guy. I would just like to meet him for coffee and if there's no chemistry, then so be it.

I can't say that I'm interested in most of the guys I see. But I feel that I'm realistic about it. I don't want to date for the sake of dating when I know I'm not attracted to someone, as that is lying to him and wasting my time. I can't say, "just look at the inside, just look at the inside" and I don't believe I should, as my date wouldn't be saying that either.

I'm interested in anyone's opinion about this. How persistent are people usually on pursuing what they view is there match, particularly considering that you don't know if you've been blocked and may be wasting your time?

I'm not naive. I know it's possible that some people on the site, including him, may not be a real person. Perhaps his profile is there, like many might be, to make you pay your $$$. A shame though. He seems like a great match. Anyway, if you wish to post a follow-up, please go ahead.

Thx

I have been on Yahoo Personals and thought I'd try another site so I thought why not try Dr. Phil's choice. Well Dr. Phil how much did you get paid for the endorcement? That's what these online dating sites are all about...the bottom line, money. And how do they get the money....women. And once you meet the woman she tells you well sex isn't something I give freely. What did she think we're here for? Besides isn't sex a shared experience? Lets take back our manhood and dump these dating sites. Leave those bitches hanging in the wind like they leave us. Join the He-Man Woman Haters Club....LMAO. Why feed their ego.

I joined match for a 30 day program that ended in disaster. My profile did not post a picture as my career involves outside sales, but I mentioned this in my profile with an invitation for my picture. The men I met were not a match but nice for the most part except for one or two.

One that turned me off finally was someone I met at the end of my membership. Unfortunately, I had to leave for an overseas trip during my membership and played catch up when I returned with my emails.
The last man who I spoke with was currently separated and appeared by his profile to be honest and "nice." His profile name begins with st.
He basically ignored my general questions, went away and then emailed me again once his latest catch did not work out.

He did nothing but bash the 9 women he had met or dated in all of six months since he was separated. I asked him how long he had been alone and of course, never. For three days, the discussion was about him and everyone elses faults, including my own. He constantly corrected my writing and grammar. I eventually assumed he was a stalker and did drive bys too when he said my last name was not true because he had looked me up. I reported him to match.com.

There should be a rating sections for these people. Serial daters and jerks appear to frequent this site according to what I have read. I know there are some nice people everywhere, but I will never subscribe again.

Match.com is a joke. One star is generous. Fake profiles and lots of trolls and predators on the site. Guys with pictures that 10 years old, guys who are married and guys who need to be on the booty call dating sites are the ones I met. Total pigs. I was on the site for 6 months. Lots of dysfunctional people who have emotional issues seem to find anonymity on the internet. Then when you meet them after about 30 minutes you realize what total freaks they are. Match does nothing in my opinion to police the site. You pay your money and jump on. Whatever match process they do does not work. The same matches are recycled. Do yourself a favor and join a fitness club, take a class or volunteer if you want to meet sane, safe people. You will save yourself a lot money, of heartache and disappointment.

Match.com is horrible. I completely agree with another poster here who called the site superficial, as well as the people who use it. I was on match for about 6 months, and after an initial "feeding frenzy" which lasted about two days, I no longer received very many winks or emails.
The emails I DID receive were frequently from scam artists who claimed they were widowed and traveled frequently. A lot of them did business in Nigeria! Can you believe it?? I fell for it once, but never again. I actually corresponded with one of them via Yahoo msgr after reading his beautiful, heart-felt profile. When we chatted, his English was broken in one sentence, then he would write a well-written paragraph! It was as if someone was taking the keyboard away from him in an effort to get me to buy into some scam. I'm sure it was. I was approached in this way many times, but fortunately I saw it for what it was. What a shame.
The rudeness of many men on that site astounded me. I would take the time to write a very personalized, well written email and not even receive a single automated "not interested". I was frequently ignored. If someone came up to you at a party and introduced themself, would you turn your back and walk away? Why, then, is it acceptable to do that on dating sites?
I'm a smart, attractive and confident woman who chose to go the online dating route because I have a full time job, a house and children to care for. Most of my friends are married. I am widowed, so it wasn't my choice to end my marriage, and all I really wanted was some companionship, and if it led somewhere, then great! I'm financially independent so I wasn't looking for a "sugar daddy', I have my head on straight and don't carry the infamous "baggage". I'm not an air-headed little princess and think highly of myself, but not in an arrogant way. I ask you, why couldn't men see that? My profile was well-written and no too long. Are men so shallow that all they do is click through the photos?? I, for one, read theirs, even if it was long.
There, I've had my say! I just don't know what men are looking for (well, in MOST cases...lol). Suffice it to say, it's their loss.

I am a member for almost 2 weeks. I have found that there is no IM unless you pay extra for it. over and above the original cost to join. I thought that IM came with the package.. Wrong!..
They (Match.com) displays "on line" under photo, but the recipient of the email doesnt email you back, so. I wonder if they are active members or not. I didnt understand the I am on line, vs Email me.. until I read the small print. I got one email from a guy, who made a date with me and cancelled it on the day of the date, which wast the next day, guess something better came along. I am not happy with the responses I get, I dont want to date a pervert so I stay away from any profile that mentions sexuality in an overt way.. so that limits my pickings.. they are slim to say the least. I wont re-up with Match.cin.

Match.com is definitely not a scam. I am getting married to the man I met on Match in October! It took a little while to find him but it was worth it! People just need to give it a chance, and just because you don't find someone doesn't mean that it is a "scam." My mom also works with a lady that met her husband on Math.com, and they just had their first baby! So I think that Match.com is great!

Thanks Match.com!

Dave and Stephanie

Zero would be my rating. LAME. A lot of fake people on there. You get winks from people in different states, just to try to get you to sign up too.
WASTE OF MONEY. I have better luck on free sites.
DON'T FALL FOR THIS SCAM SITE.

I'll echo what's been already said.

It isn't really the website but the people on it.

I guess that once people are on the internet they get a feeling of power that they don't have in real life.

How often does a school teacher hook up with a millionaire businessman in real life? How often does a carpenter hook up with a penthouse pet in real life?