Why okcupid is not ok

I didn't ever encounter scammers or catfishers. If the messages seemed weird I simply didn't respond to them. Some also feared that profiles with real names attached revealing answers to extremely personal questions could also be seen by colleagues or employers.

After some backlash, OKCupid clarified its policy in the blog post saying users do not have to use their legal name, and could use the name, nickname or initials they wanted to be known as on the site. OkCupid, which started up in , has an estimated 1 million active users today and is the third rated most popular dating app on the market, according to data research website Statista.

And veteran dating site Match. Dating experts believe that having users reveal and verify who they are is a good thing for people trying to find a life partner online.

You are then notified that you have been liked. However, you can't see who liked you unless you upgrade to the "A-List" package which offers "advanced match search options, invisible browsing, message read receipts," and more. That doesn't guarantee they'll answer your message, much less go out with you. For example, I have eight potential future ex-wives who liked me, but they're hiding behind a pay wall which my ego won't allow me to climb.

Messaging may cost you extra. You're allowed to store messages in your inbox. That includes messages that you've sent to prospects. When your inbox is full, obviously you need to delete messages to receive new ones. If you find someone whose profile interests you, and you send them a message, there's a chance their inbox is full and you can't contact the girl or boy of your dreams because they're too lazy for a little spring cleaning.

Assuming you're a chivalrous man, you're racking up quite a few charges before even paying for the date.

Anyone can message you. This isn't a problem if you're adventurous like myself. But if you're picky like my friend Arielle, this defeats the purpose of Cupid's preferred matching service. When you're specifying the search, you can limit the matches by whichever height, religion, education level, ethnicity, etc.

So if Arielle searches for strapping young lads 5'10 and taller, she doesn't want a guy standing 5'4 to reach out to her. It seems shallow, but the structure of the site encourages it to begin with. Delivered Tuesdays and Thursdays. Brandon is a Staff Writer for TechRepublic. More about cybersecurity 10 ways ransomware attackers pressure you to pay the ransom Cybersecurity, the pandemic and the holiday shopping season: A perfect storm Why Windows 11's security is such a big deal End user data backup policy TechRepublic Premium.

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