Reviewed On: 10/24/2008

Price/Period: $49/100 Tokens



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Reviewed by Cupids Reviews Staff

Attached folks are often aggressively shutout on dating sites. AshleyMadison.com doesn't shun them, though. It reaches out to them. Obviously, singles can still join. All the same, discreet relationships, not traditional romances, are the site's mainstay, because many of its members have limited free time. An emphasis on intimate encounters is the product of this quality-over-quantity quotient. That alone may peak your interest. Let's dig a bit deeper though.

The profile process is simple. You face only a handful of multiple-choice questions. They target the practical details of what you want in an encounter with someone new. There are no personal essays or overly probing questions. Ashley Madison seems sincere about providing a place for inconspicuous meetings, and it's hardly surprising that few members have added photos.

"Ashley Madison seems sincere about providing a place for inconspicuous meetings, and it's hardly surprising that few members have added photos."

AshleyMadison knows how to attract visitors. Free advanced search options narrow your results to within 20 miles from home. You can even do keyword searches. Guests can wink and show interest in anyone on the site. They can reply free to messages from paid members. If you get your winking down to a science and find members who’ve paid for credits, you might not have to hand over a dime to make a connection.

There are some cute features. A "panic button" redirects you to a movie trailer site, preventing anyone from snooping at what you're doing. Tips are offered on not only how to cheat but also on how to have success on the site. They give some sage advice, pointing out, for example, that being single may make it harder to hookup with attached individuals since they are risking more than you are.

You can buy 1,000 credits that cost just under $250. They include a money-back guarantee and promise the chance for an affair within three months, although some restrictions do apply. You can start with 100 tokens for $49, which is the lowest cost alternative. It allows you to initiate a maximum of 20 emails or five hours of instant messaging. The tokens are expensive, but they do offer more flexibility than a standard monthly plan does.

Finally, if you read the "terms of use" page, it states the following: "From time to time this service may include, offer or initiate winks, collect messages or instant chat from Market Researchers (Online Hosts) posing as attached or single men or women." Most sex dating sites are rarely so open and honest. However, be wary of this. It could mean the difference between happy endings and an unhappy financial undoing.

The site's popularity has recently rebounded, because mainstream media has given Ashley Madison a lot of attention. However, given its mandate, it's not always been shown in a positive light, which may have drawn curious, but not serious, visitors at times.

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User Rating 49/100

Comments by: Ladiesman
Speaking from a man s viewpoint, think it s natural for a man and probably, for a woman to fall in love with more than one member of the opposite sex. I still think of my deceased wife with the warm glow of love quite frequently while I love my present wife who has been the center of my life for decades. I think polyamorous relationships are probably more natural than monogamy. Just sayin .

Comments by: Mark
It is a complete scam for men. Look at the pictures of the women, they are all of the same style and clarity. Anybody who has used an online dating service knows that the type and quality of the photographs vary quite radically. Well, not on Ashley Madison. Fake women who email you and never reply back, causing you to use up your credits. A complete scam.

Comments by: James
I was about to join the site, but fortunately I read about true expierences on the computer, stating it was a scam. Thank u for saving me alot of hard earned money. My true expierence with Adult friendfiender, it s a big scam also, any sex site dating agency is a scam. A woman can meet a guy anywhere, why would she go online. I guess I m very lazy, I hate bars and clubs, looking for an easy wayout

Comments by: SMB_Female
Online chatting feature keeps dropping. However, I have met a few and chatted with many real, quality men. This site definitely works for women seeking a male friendship.

Comments by: CHRIS
Wow . . I was going to join, until I read these reviews. You guys saved me a bunch of $$$. Another fake!

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Overall	69/100
Popularity	18/20
Local Search	15/15
Last Login	0/15
Free Contact	15/15
Profiles	10/10
Cost	6/10
Trust Rank	0/5
Chat Board	0/5
Instant Mes.	5/5
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