I like the community. I am also realistic that finding a like-minded individual to date from this site, relatively near where I live, is slim. So in the meantime, I enjoy the conversations and the people. Hope you do as well!

@Witchymom I think its both. Have made some good friends. May meet some of them.

I agree, but at least we know which ones are open to more. This is the perfect place to be picky. I feel the message board opens up a window not available on other sites, which is very, very helpful. In the meantime, @witchymom, have fun.

Yes, I originally joined because I thought it was a dating site for Freethinkers. I think it is more a message board, with the possibility of finding someone to date. I think that is a bonus. I really am enjoying this site so far. I'm meeting cool females and males to talk to.

I was initially attracted to the site simply because of the domain name. I think it was a Facebook ad, and there was no mention of dating. That part of it, to me, was always secondary to the community that has evolved. I simply enjoy the company.

Looked into it for dating but am enjoying the conversations and community.

I tend to agree but just chatting is how I normally meet partners. I hate stupid chat up lines and on dating sites theres pressure to talk about dating when you don't know them. id rather just bump into the right person being myself and I like chatting.

Finally, it's your choice. You get to decide what you want from this site.

I joined for the dating. I won't say I'm disappointed, but I am discouraged. I'm still hopeful that the site's dating features will get better.

I joined for the dating and found a wonderful community... most are too far or what have you, but the community has me on here multiple times a day

I think the problem is that there isn't alot of people in the same city and the community is very small. I do like that it is free unlike most dating apps and websites that charge a monthly fee. Maybe the site needs to advertise more or we all could post flyers advertising the site.

Yes. I was initially attracted to the site because I thought it was a dating site. At other sites making the claim to be an atheist is like asking who wants to date a leper? I think atheists are gaining ground, finally ranking just behind measles in terms of popularity. As it is I believe I will enjoy just being in a relatively neutral ground where my feet won't be held to the flame if I accidentally flirt during a conversation.

I’m disappointed. Discussions are nice, but I want to date, too.

It's both. People can actually vet better on here because they read all your comments. It's easier to choose or message someone whom you have a decent idea about their personality on here.

I was on here for dating. Now I'm here for good conversations.

I join because I was looking for like minded people. But this would be a god place to start if you were looking to date. Everyday more and more of us are coming out of the closet.

Hmmm... I'm just an old guy supporting my conviction. I wish everyone a pleasant friendship with other members. It's fun too.

I still can get date on real world/time outside of here so message board is a "new thingy to me too".

Joined for the dating, stayed for the community.... dating pool too limited.

I just joined and I guess I thought it was a dating site. But in filling out the info to join, and after I finally started looking at it, it seems that maybe dating is secondary. And that is fine with me. I am always looking for someone that I might enjoy being with, but I'm also always just being me. I am not desperate......if I was, I'd be really unhappy. I have only "dated" a few times in the last 15 years.

I like the message board aspect more. If something else happens coincidentally that would be ok with me

Showed up thinking I might get a date. Stuck around cuz I had no place else to go.
Like the rest.

@witchymom I think it functions as both which is great. you get to know the people personally then if you feel like asking them for a day you can do that. I ask you for a date if you are closer to my age LOL

Was definitely marketed as a dating site but, like you, I think this is more of a community site with extra functionality than the other way around. Shame, as I'd love to more easily meet someone with similar beliefs to me!

I agree. I like the community/message concept better.