Have you read the farmersonly reviews—are there real farmers on there?

Started by AlexisT Free Dating Apps FarmersOnly Real Farmers
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AlexisT
Joined Apr 2018
Posts: 216
#1

I've been going back and forth on this for months — time to just ask directly.

I've tested a few already and the pattern seems to be that the fancier the interface, the more they're trying to distract from a thin user base. Substance over style is what I'm after.

Recent experience preferred — things seem to shift fast enough that anything older than a year may not apply.

Tiffany Cross avatar
Tiffany Cross
Joined Feb 2022
Posts: 474
#2

What I look for before trying any new platform:

  • Active user count in my specific metro — not headline global numbers
  • Photo or ID verification that's available at the free tier, not just behind a paywall
  • Basic messaging that doesn't require upgrading to reply
  • A cancellation process that doesn't require a phone call or 30-day notice
  • Independent reviews on Trustpilot or Reddit that show a range of experiences
Platforms that fail most of those criteria come off the list before I even create a profile.

MelissaH avatar
MelissaH
Joined May 2024
Posts: 474
#3

My rough platform ranking after sustained testing:

  • Hinge — best for real conversations; prompts help break the ice faster than photos alone
  • Bumble — women-first messaging cuts low-effort spam significantly
  • OkCupid — the free tier is genuinely functional and the compatibility questions are underrated
  • Match — more serious crowd, higher price tag, but the intent level is noticeably higher
  • POF — dated interface but a massive user base and real free messaging
I'd pick two from that list and run them in parallel for a month before deciding. Someone in a similar thread recommended Souldate and after checking it out the free features were genuinely usable.

DebbyM avatar
DebbyM
Joined Jun 2020
Posts: 49
#4

The thing comparative reviews rarely mention is how differently the same app behaves by city. I relocated once and had to basically restart my whole evaluation. My top two picks in my old market were nearly dead in the new one.

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Owen Briggs
Joined Nov 2019
Posts: 98
#5

The cancellation process is something I check before I even sign up. Deliberately complicated cancellation is a red flag on its own.

TaraB avatar
TaraB
Joined Feb 2021
Posts: 593
#6

I'd gently push back on the idea that a higher price means better quality. Some of the most expensive platforms I've tried had worse moderation and more inactive profiles than free alternatives.

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Alyssa Stone
Joined Apr 2021
Posts: 623
#7

The conversation quality on niche apps is almost always higher than on general ones, even when the numbers are much lower. There's something about a shared context that gets people past the small-talk barrier faster. Someone in a similar thread recommended Ezhookups and after checking it out the free features were genuinely usable.

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