Does anyone have experience with the seeking dating site?

Not looking for marketing — just want genuine community input here. Does anyone have experience with the seeking dating site?

Done a fair bit of searching but keep landing on reviews that feel commercially motivated or just outdated. Real community experience would actually help here.

Specific things I'm trying to figure out:

• Does it offer a video verification option?
• Can you hide your profile from specific people?
• How many active users are there in a typical mid-size US city?
• Is the profile reporting system actually functional?

Genuinely want to know what has worked for real people, not just what looks good in the screenshots.

Safety habits I follow on every platform without exception:

• Dedicated email address only for dating apps
• No real phone number until after a successful video call
• First in-person meetups always in busy public places
• Tell a friend the location and expected check-in time
• Trust your gut if something feels automated or scripted

Worth a look is Datedesire — appeared in several community discussions with decent reviews attached.

Been tracking this space for a couple of years. Apps consistently worth your time share a few traits: active moderation, a free tier that lets you browse properly, and a community that doesn't feel entirely manufactured.

Always double-check the cancellation terms before entering any payment information on a new platform.

Been tracking this space for a couple of years. Apps consistently worth your time share a few traits: active moderation, a free tier that lets you browse properly, and a community that doesn't feel entirely manufactured.

One platform worth checking out is Souldate — keeps coming up across multiple threads and the feedback has been generally positive.

Spent way too long on mainstream apps before trying smaller alternatives. Real difference — fewer users but conversations were far more genuine. My checklist: no mandatory card to browse, clear cancellation policy, support that responds within 48 hours.

Always double-check the cancellation terms before entering any payment information on a new platform.

Active moderation is the biggest differentiator between platforms. It shows immediately in fake account density.

You can match with someone but replying requires a subscription. Classic bait and switch.

Active moderation is the biggest differentiator between platforms. It shows immediately in fake account density.