Both. I've tried sites that are primarily set up for dating. The conversations are always juvenile and weak. I thought I'd try the opposite. Maybe good conversations will lead to dating.

I came on to meet like minded people and for the interaction. If I should meet someone that would be great. I enjoy the conversations--helps me feel not so alone in my thinking.

Here to socialize and if I happen to get to know a great guy with similar interests, then awesome!

I would say both. I don't anticipate meeting anyone to date, but, you never know. I also like the conversations. So, if I happen to meet someone who is interested in me, and me in him, great. If not, no big deal.

Yes dating-met member on West coast 2 months ago.

I’m here to date but also to make friends. But online is so much different than actually meeting. I’ve met one person that lives in Florida and I consider him a good friend. I’ll probably never get the chance to meet him but he’s a rare true friend.

I came here looking for like minded people. I have no expectations in finding someone to date, although it would be nice.

I take things as they come. In the off chance I do meet someone I could date, great. Otherwise I just hang around for the community and discussion, even with life lately making it hard to be on.

I originally joined fro dating but haven't gotten around to changing my profile to Community only. Distance is a problem where I am for meeting people. More importantly is after posting, reading and discussing, I have been able to sort myself out a bit. I am no longer seeking or compatible with anyone seeking the type of relationship I thought I wanted. Ie mutually exclusive, possible co-habitation and all that.

Both. I have enjoyed participating in the discussions that have been posted, and will continue to participate as long as I continue to enjoy it. If that's all that ever happens from me visiting this site, I can't complain. If I should end up meeting a man I like enough to want to know better, then that will be a bonus. If it never happens, it won't break my heart or make me feel like I wasted my time here.

I'm on here for good conversations.

While I'm not actively or aggressively pursuing dating on here, I am definitely open to it. My primary reason for being here is discussions with like minded people and making friends. If I meet someone, fantastic! If not, so be it.

Why does it have to be either/or? I came here just because I feel pretty isolated as a non-believer in my current life and situation. If it turns out there is a connection to be made, I am open to it, but it's not my sole reason for joining.

THere are people here looking to date. I think you just have to ask them. Distance is a limiting factor for a lot of people. That and other reasons lead to people coming here for community

I'm open minded to my future. I make no plans or promises at this moment.

I think for me, it'll only be for conversation. I haven't found very many people in here that live close to me. I might as well be on Mars.

I live roughly in the middle of nowhere (an ocean of theists and prairie grass) so finding a person that would meet my standards and I meet theirs is not a realistic expectation so, I come to interact. Although it would be nice to increase my household (I live alone in a 5 bedroom house), I have long ago realized my later years will, at home, most likely be an exercise of physical solitude.

I'm married so I'm just here for community.

Each person gives an indication if they are here for dating or for community. You can read that in their profile. You shuld never be confused about that.

I'm here for community. Even if I were here to find a date, there's no one in my area anyway.

Both!

Whatever happens.

I am here to meet like minded folks, but also to meet my personal "relationship" needs. This is one of the most welcome, open-minded, fun sites I've belonged to in a very long time.

I am here just for the laughs. Some comments are hilarious.