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Online Dating
  I like meeting people face to face. Why should I look for love online?
 

Some of our members choose online dating in lieu of bars and other options, some do it in addition to their usual routine, and some people do it just because they want to try it out. Also, before contacting someone, you can get to know a little bit about them by looking at their profile. So if you want to skip the hassle of the bar scene or would just like to look for love whenever you want, click here to create your profile for free.

 

  Does online dating really work?
 

Don’t ask us, ask any of the hundreds of thousands of people who met that special someone last year. And you know how all those happy endings got started? Click here to create a profile.

 

  Is online dating safe?
 

Online dating is no more or less safe than any other kind of dating. We have Online Dating Safety Guidelines that you should read before going on a date. Most tips are just common sense, and should be used in any dating situation. The most important ones are to meet in a safe, public place, and make sure you’re not feeling pressured.

 

Reciprocal Dating
  What sets Reciprodate apart from all the other dating, matchmaking, and personal ads services on the Internet?
 

Reciprodate is the pioneer of Reciprocal Dating- a revolutionary approach towards meeting new people which you have never seen before... guaranteed.

 

  What makes Reciprocal Dating so much better than "plain vanilla" computer dating?
 

With Reciprocal Dating, online singles can see who is potentially interested in them before first contact is even made, greatly reducing the chances of rejection and non-reciprocation.

 

  How does Reciprocal Dating work?
 

Reciprocal Dating is a highly effective matchmaking process based on patent-pending technology dubbed "reciprocal collaborative filtering." By rating member profiles, you close in on your ideal date, and perhaps even your ideal mate.

 

  What is "reciprocal collaborative filtering"?
 

Members rate other members in the system. Some of your peers will have ratings that are very different than yours, while others will have ratings that are quite similar. The more similar their ratings are to yours, the higher the correlation (and the weight).

The ratings of all other members in the system are then "collaboratively filtered" to produce a Virtual Rating (predicted rating) for you. This Virtual Rating () predicts what you would rate each member before you actually rate them. The more members you rate, the more accurate the predictions become for you.

 

  How does this interesting technology benefit me?
 

After you have rated the minimum number of profiles (20), you can visit the my matches page, which shows you a list of the top personal ads you are likely to be interested in. If you are a busy person and don't have time to sift through hundreds of random profiles that are at best sorted by superficial criteria, then this feature alone can improve the quality of your online dating experience tenfold.

 

  What if I enjoy sifting through hundreds of random profiles?
 

Even better. You can easily do this on Reciprodate, and it's even more entertaining because you actually get to rate the personal ads. Plus, every time you view and rate a profile, the accuracy of the system increases for you.

 

  How does the "reciprocal" matching work?
 

Just as the system is able to predict your ratings, it is able to predict the ratings of everyone else as well. From the my matches page, you can view a list of the people who have the highest Virtual Ratings for you.

This reciprocal matchmaking aspect accents the true power of Reciprodate, because no other system anywhere in the world can provide you this incredibly valuable information! Imagine how much more confident you will be when you know beforehand that the person you are emailing likely has an interest in you.

 

Membership
  How much will this unique service cost me?
 

It is completely free to search personal ads, free to rate profiles, free to find your top reciprocal matchmaking results. If you find someone interesting that you would like to contact, you may check out our subscription info page once you are logged in.

 

  Sounds great! How do I sign up?
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Existing Member Questions for Reciprodate - Free Online Dating & Matchmaking Service
Login
  I can't seem to get past the login screen- am I doing something wrong?
 

If you are sure that your username and password are correct, check your Internet browser to make sure that the Security and Privacy settings are not set too high. Your computer must be allowed to accept cookies, and javascript should also be enabled, otherwise you may run into problems trying to use Reciprodate.

 

  I forgot my password- how can I login?
 

Use the Forgot Password utility that is located on the Login screen.

 

  I forgot my username too...
 

At this point, we do not have anything automatically set up. Just contact us and we will dig it up for you.

 

  I forgot which email address I used to sign up with Reciprodate.
 

At this point, we do not have anything automatically set up. Just contact us and give us your username, and we will dig it up for you.

 

  I forgot my username, my password, the email address I used to sign up, my dog's name, and where I left my car keys... help me!
 

Sorry. You truly are an idiot and there is nothing more that we can do for you.

 

Search
  How do I find people that live closer to me?
 

Use the Quick Search option that is located on your home page, or create a filter on the "my matches" page.

 

  I can't find too many men/women in my hometown area- why is this?
 

Reciprodate has only come online recently, and its membership base is growing each day. Please be patient while we spread the word to more people in your area. You may help speed this process by telling your friends about this unique new site.

 

  How do I find people that have a specific hair color, body type, religion, drinking behavior, etc.?
 

Use the Detailed Search option that is located on your home page, or create a filter on the "my matches" page.

 

  I used the Detailed Search function, and it didn't return any people- what happened?
 

Nobody in the system matched your search criteria. Try broadening your search by entering fewer criteria. We suggest a maximum of 3-5 category entries.

 

Rating
  How should I rate profiles?
 

- Ratings are on a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being "high").

- You may rate members based on any criteria you choose (see exception below). As more of your peers enter the system and submit ratings, there will be more people that rate others based on the same criteria that you choose.

- You could rate on physical attraction only (photo), non-physical attraction only (personality profile), or a holistic combination of both. You could rate on whether or not you would want to date a given person, or on whether you would be interested in meeting them as a friend, or on whether you would want to chat with them online, etc. As long as there are enough other members in the system rating along similar criteria as yourself, your matches should exhibit a high level of accuracy.

- If you choose fairly common criteria that are not obscure or overly specific, the system will become highly accurate for you more quickly.

- Whichever criteria you choose, stay consistent. If you begin to waver too much between different sets of criteria, it could take an extremely long time for your matches to form an acceptable level of accuracy (or they may never even become accurate at all).

- You may always go back and re-rate anyone you've previously rated.

- We strongly suggest you do NOT rate anyone based on their location or proximity to you. Doing so will make the system inaccurate for you for a much longer period of time. You can always filter your matches later based on location or any number of other preset criteria (this functionality should be available very shortly).

 

  How do I find out what other people rated me?
 

Unlike many "rating" websites that are out there, we do not show users what their average rating is, or what other users specifically rated them. The system is designed to facilitate the most honest and unadulterated ratings that people can provide, in order to give you the most accurate matches and recommendations. Letting people view what other people rated them would not be conducive to this core process of the system.

You can, however, still see a list of the people who either rated you highly, or are predicted to rate you highly by our "Reciprocal Collaborative Filtering" system, on the "my matches" page. This information is much more valuable than just an average rating, because it tells you which people find you interesting or attractive.

 

Photos
  Where do I go to upload my photos?
 

Go to the "my profile" page and click on "Add/Update Photos".

 

  I don't have any digital photos of myself- how do I get photos up on the site?
 

Click here...

 

  The photos I uploaded don't look as "sharp" on the site as my original images- why?
 

The image display area is 320X320 pixels. Images that are larger than this are automatically shrunk down. For best results, use a third-party image software program to shrink your image(s) down to this size before submitting.

 

  What types of photos and images are considered acceptable on Reciprodate?
 

Guidelines for Photo Submission

 

Profile
  How do I make a change to my profile?
 

Go into the "my profile" page and click on "Edit Profile".

 

  I have met somebody, or for some other reason just do not wish to be contacted anymore by anyone from this site- how do I hide my profile?
 

You may suspend your profile on the "my profile" screen by simply clicking on "Suspend Profile". Suspended profiles will not show up in the main rating or matching pools.

 

Email
  Where do messages that people send me go to- is there some sort of "mailbox"?
 

No, there is no "mailbox" associated with the site. All messages sent to you will go directly to the email address you provided when you signed up. You may change this email address at any time by selecting "Change Email" on the "my profile" screen. Incidently, your email address remains completely hidden and private to all- no Reciprodate members can find out your email address unless you personally give it to them.

 

  I tried to reply to someone's email, but it just bounced back to me. Why?
 

To reply to an email, you MUST click on the "Reply" link that is located at the bottom of your email. Do not click the "Reply" button on your email program- this will NOT work.

 

  How do I stop someone from emailing me?
 

You can stop someone from emailing you by going to their profile and clicking on "block this user". To manage your blocked users, go to the MyProfile page and click on Blocked Users.

 

  When can I email other members?
 

You may always reply to emails from other members for no charge. You can initiate emails to other members once you subscribe. Subscription info here.

 

Patron Membership
  What are Patron Members?
 

Patron Members are generous Reciprodate members who have contributed funding to further the growth of this revolutionary concept known as Reciprocal Dating. As a token of our gratitude, we reciprocate by rewarding Patron Members with site benefits such as increased profile exposures, featured listings, and star recognition.

Learn more about becoming a Patron Member here

 

  Where do contributions made by Patron Members go?
 

100% of contributions that we receive are directly applied to new member acquisition. This includes advertising, marketing and promotions. Each $1 donated can bring in as many as 20 new members to the Reciprodate community - this is good for everyone here... including you!

 

  Are contributions refundable or tax-deductible?
 

Contributions are not refundable or tax-deductible.

 

  How long do my Patron Member reward benefits last?
 

The primary reward benefits last for 6 weeks. After that, a Patron Member continues to receive level benefits for life.

 

  What happens if I make a second contribution while my first 3-month term is still active?
 

Contributions made during an active term will simply add a new term at the end of the existing term, at whatever level the new contribution dictates. This means that you do not have to wait until a current term has expired to renew- you may renew benefits at any time.

 

  I cannot afford to make a monetary contribution- how else can I help the site grow?
 

Help spread the word by telling your friends about Reciprodate. Since it is the most compelling and technologically superior online dating/matchmaking site out there, the more people that find out about Reciprodate, the faster it will grow.

Clicking on the ads at the top of all site pages and visiting our sponsors will also help greatly by giving us the financial wherewithal to market Reciprodate and bring in more high-quality members for you to meet!

 

Subscription
  How does it benefit me to become a subscriber?
 

Subscribing is your all-access pass to all of our quality members, and is our most successful way to meet people. While members can search for people, rate profiles, and use Reciprocal Dating to find out who their best matches are, subscribers actually get to email and connect with their matches. So subscribe now to get started on your own happy ending.

 

  How much does it cost to become a subscriber?
 

Click here for pricing information on subscriptions. (Must be logged in)

 

  What is the status of my subscription?
 

You can view the status of your subscription any time by visiting the Subscription Status section on the MyAccount page, accessible from the MyProfile page.

 

  Reciprocal Dating DOES work - I've found my match! How do I cancel my subscription?
 

Congratulations! That means we’re doing our job. To cancel your paid subscription, just visit the Resignation Section on the MyAccount page. If you are a paying subscriber, the MyAccount page is accessible from the MyProfile page. We wish you the best in your new relationship!

 

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