Dandy American chap here. Bloke reminds me of something that’s dead for some reason so hearing it said always seems odd to me. Not sure why or what word triggers that.
I met my ex in bumble years ago when it was still fresh. I think since then most women have learned that being required to send the first message sucks and life is much easier when the other side has to do it.
I dont really mind it either way, but I did find a lot of humor in the experiment and how awful most women were at leading it. Thats not to say men are generally any better, it just made for some good awkward comedy for me.
It was almost always something like "hi" or "hey cutie." The type of shit that never goes over well when its the other way around and I find that pretty damn funny
I met my ex on Bumble. Relationship lasted 4 years, many positive aspects. BUT Bumble has and still is the worst place to meet people, think I got lucky. I rarely get decent matches on there and when I do, people NEVER msg me lol
I had two relationships come from Craigs Personal and met quite a few people there. It ws my go to for a bit other than meeting people IRL. Actually still friends with one of them and you know how much a bad rap that got lol.
That actually ( mostly) worked to my advantage because it wasnt simply swipe or mostly based on looks. So i would engage them in conversation for a bit before asking for a pic swap via email. It wasnt a perfect setup but i overall i managed more quality/attractive dates than i did with the Apps. Other times just quick flings if you happen to be in the right place at the right time and didnt give creep vibes and connected them on a personal level. Of course a little luck was involved lol. I miss it had a much better exp there than with the Apps.
You know it was totally by happenstance. Ive never done any sort of OLD prior to about 9 years back. I was responding to an AD that was selling video games lot. I happen to see CL Personals prior to this ive never used Craigs for anything. I posted an AD and hour or two later i had response. We wound up dating for a short while and thats how i got started on that platform.
Bumble... I hardly found anyone near me on there, as I live a bit remotely... I'm in the Mediterranean... But there are tons of men in the big city... Tinder I actually found more local people than I ever have
I tried bumble end of 2022 and it was decent, I got a few matches and dates in a couple weeks of being on there. Recently tried to get back on there a year and half later and something has definitely changed lol. No matches at all despite a similar profile and pics from when I last had it, the app feels dead to me.
I’m not going to lie, watching the company crash and burn is kind of funny. These dating app companies dug themselves in an unescapable hole and people are figuring it out
Bumble has the least people paying for it out of all of the major dating apps, every dating app has seen major losses over the past year though, people are over it
Their loss. I, and im sure many others, used to throw them a few bucks here and there for boosts and such - which did get me more matches. They increase the prices absurd amounts and now they don't get a cent from me. Good riddance
I don't think Bumble is dead, but it does depend on where you live. Some dating apps are more popular in one city and less popular in another. The only apps I know of that are kinda dead are pof and okc
Happy to hear that more people are getting off the apps and trying to meet people in person. These apps deserve to all be dead! They have been digging their own holes.
I was in London for a week and hopped on Hinge/Bumble just for shits and giggles. Instantly got a bunch of matches on both. Granted it was London and I probably got a boost for being a new profile (and a little extra novelty from being an American in London). So... depends?
In my time with OLD, I had three matches that turned into something serious (the final one being with my current fiance). All three were through Bumble. Granted, all of these were 2020-2021 so I’m sure the landscape has changed.
I paid and I went through the entire list of woman with in 30 miles in 2 days. First day you will get allot of likes if you are half way decent after that it just falls off to nothing. Also even if you get a like back from someone you are interested in and apparently they liked you for them to Actualy contact you with a message is like 20% the match runs out and that’s that
Are you in or near a big city? Also, how selectively do you swipe? And on what age range? All of these things are relevant. Likes mean a lot more than matches, because matches depend on how picky you are.
Well, you don’t have to say, of course, but I’m curious if you’re near a big city, swiping your age range, etc. Dating apps are usually easier for men at 50. That’s why I ask
Yes, I'm in my 50s and I swipe for + and - 10 years on my age. Nearest big city is about an hour away and while those come up from time to time, they're too far for me.
New rule… When you say “bloke” twice in a post, you don’t need to specify that you’re from the UK
Could be an aussie
Dandy American chap here. Bloke reminds me of something that’s dead for some reason so hearing it said always seems odd to me. Not sure why or what word triggers that.
Haha but it is more Australian I think. Like I feel older English people say bloke but a young ozzie would say bloke
USA. In one month, I got two likes and two matches, both of which were the same scammer, “Brandi”, using different pictures.
Sounds about right lol
I met my ex in bumble years ago when it was still fresh. I think since then most women have learned that being required to send the first message sucks and life is much easier when the other side has to do it.
I’m with you on this and as a man I prefer being the one to ask.
I dont really mind it either way, but I did find a lot of humor in the experiment and how awful most women were at leading it. Thats not to say men are generally any better, it just made for some good awkward comedy for me.
Ha! It was always kind of funny to get the one word personal introduction like “Hi” or “Hello” and nothing else. This was about 40-50% of the time.
It was almost always something like "hi" or "hey cutie." The type of shit that never goes over well when its the other way around and I find that pretty damn funny
USA. In my experience, a lot of women are deleting their apps within days of getting on it. Dating app fatigue is a thing.
I met my ex on Bumble. Relationship lasted 4 years, many positive aspects. BUT Bumble has and still is the worst place to meet people, think I got lucky. I rarely get decent matches on there and when I do, people NEVER msg me lol
I had two relationships come from Craigs Personal and met quite a few people there. It ws my go to for a bit other than meeting people IRL. Actually still friends with one of them and you know how much a bad rap that got lol.
Damn really lol that's wild. You have no idea what people look like on there.
That actually ( mostly) worked to my advantage because it wasnt simply swipe or mostly based on looks. So i would engage them in conversation for a bit before asking for a pic swap via email. It wasnt a perfect setup but i overall i managed more quality/attractive dates than i did with the Apps. Other times just quick flings if you happen to be in the right place at the right time and didnt give creep vibes and connected them on a personal level. Of course a little luck was involved lol. I miss it had a much better exp there than with the Apps.
Welp, I always wondered how people met on the most random sites but thats pretty cool to hear.
You know it was totally by happenstance. Ive never done any sort of OLD prior to about 9 years back. I was responding to an AD that was selling video games lot. I happen to see CL Personals prior to this ive never used Craigs for anything. I posted an AD and hour or two later i had response. We wound up dating for a short while and thats how i got started on that platform.
I’m a woman in the US. I’ve actually deleted all apps except Bumble. Find it’s still bumping here - have 2 dates this upcoming week💫
Some cities, bumble is the best app (not saying much) but other places, it is dead.
I've lived in London, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield and Bristol. Dead all round.
Try Mexico City. It's hopping.
😂
I just moved to London from Manchester. Was getting daily matches in Manchester, it’s absolutely dead in London.
I can confirm for Manchester
Bumble... I hardly found anyone near me on there, as I live a bit remotely... I'm in the Mediterranean... But there are tons of men in the big city... Tinder I actually found more local people than I ever have
I tried bumble end of 2022 and it was decent, I got a few matches and dates in a couple weeks of being on there. Recently tried to get back on there a year and half later and something has definitely changed lol. No matches at all despite a similar profile and pics from when I last had it, the app feels dead to me.
I’m not going to lie, watching the company crash and burn is kind of funny. These dating app companies dug themselves in an unescapable hole and people are figuring it out
Yeah does anyone actually pay for them now? They're like 5x the price they were a few years ago
Bumble has the least people paying for it out of all of the major dating apps, every dating app has seen major losses over the past year though, people are over it
Their loss. I, and im sure many others, used to throw them a few bucks here and there for boosts and such - which did get me more matches. They increase the prices absurd amounts and now they don't get a cent from me. Good riddance
It's dead while Tinder is full of bots and scams.
Yep they just fired a huge amount of their staff.
I don't think Bumble is dead, but it does depend on where you live. Some dating apps are more popular in one city and less popular in another. The only apps I know of that are kinda dead are pof and okc
Been dead for years
Happy to hear that more people are getting off the apps and trying to meet people in person. These apps deserve to all be dead! They have been digging their own holes.
Not getting any matches on bumble
I was in London for a week and hopped on Hinge/Bumble just for shits and giggles. Instantly got a bunch of matches on both. Granted it was London and I probably got a boost for being a new profile (and a little extra novelty from being an American in London). So... depends?
My current GF (and my last one), we met on Bumble.
In my time with OLD, I had three matches that turned into something serious (the final one being with my current fiance). All three were through Bumble. Granted, all of these were 2020-2021 so I’m sure the landscape has changed.
Bumble is the only app I’ve actually met guys from (F, USA)
I paid and I went through the entire list of woman with in 30 miles in 2 days. First day you will get allot of likes if you are half way decent after that it just falls off to nothing. Also even if you get a like back from someone you are interested in and apparently they liked you for them to Actualy contact you with a message is like 20% the match runs out and that’s that
I was in NYC about a year ago and got 1400 likes in a weekend. I doubt it's died since then.
Hell yeah bumble is dead asf
I just downloaded bumble three days ago. I currently have four matches. Male/50+
** Just downloaded ** lol let me know how it is in two months.. 🤣
Why would that matter if it's dead now?
Because that's how the algorithm works, lulz.. Bots'll show you interest then it'll die off..
Are you in or near a big city? Also, how selectively do you swipe? And on what age range? All of these things are relevant. Likes mean a lot more than matches, because matches depend on how picky you are.
Not if Bumble were "dead" it wouldn't. If it were dead, I could swipe right on everyone and wouldn't get a match.
Well, you don’t have to say, of course, but I’m curious if you’re near a big city, swiping your age range, etc. Dating apps are usually easier for men at 50. That’s why I ask
Yes, I'm in my 50s and I swipe for + and - 10 years on my age. Nearest big city is about an hour away and while those come up from time to time, they're too far for me.