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Ashley Madison Mixed Experiences on Ashley Madison

As someone who has explored the world of discreet relationships on Ashley Madison, I must say that the platform offers a unique space for those seeking connections outside of traditional norms. While some users have reported positive encounters with wealthy, successful individuals, others have faced challenges with fake profiles and high costs. It's important to approach this platform with caution and manage expectations. Ultimately, Ashley Madison can be a mixed bag, offering both opportunities and pitfalls in the realm of discreet dating.

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Ashley Madison As a female, I couldn't be happier

I turned to AM after deciding I needed something extra in life. I'm 26 and married, having been with my husband since we were 16. When I first signed up it was very clear how scarce we females were with the overload of messages I received. After some searching and weeding through I found some wonderful men to talk to. It's true that all the good ones are married because these guys are amazing and just looking for some affection and attention that they aren't receiving otherwise. I no longer have a profile because I found someone on there in a similar situation as me who lives close and I see him everyday and it is so wonderful. People are so quick to think of AM negatively but all I know is it's made 2 people very happy.

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Ashley Madison I've read reviews here from disgruntled men who may

I've read reviews here from disgruntled men who may not have gotten a date with the woman they were pursuing. Perhaps the experience for women is different. But as a woman on that site, it is impossible to respond to every man who contacts you. Some men, after seeing my pictures, told me they thought I was 'fake' and they wanted my email address to prove I was real. I for one, won't waste my time with men who are suspicious. Also, many MANY men do not have a profile picture. I NEVER responded to a man without a face on his profile picture (you can blank out your eyes). I had 3 clear pictures of myself on public profile with eyes blanked out. It's enough to give a person a clear idea of your looks. And yes, it is about looks. After all, we're married and there's no other reason to do this than pure physical attraction.

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  1. Pros
    1. Discreet profiles ensure privacy.
    2. Large user base increases match odds.
    3. Travel feature for on-the-go encounters.
    4. User-friendly interface for easy navigation.
    5. Anonymous payment options for security.
  1. Cons
    1. Privacy concerns due to past data breach.
    2. Ethical issues around promoting infidelity.
    3. Uneven gender ratio; fewer women than men.
    4. Potential for fake profiles and scammers.
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Ashley Madison Been a member for three years- awesome site for women, not as easy for men

Women- there are a lot less of us on here than there are men, which is to our advantage. Put up your profile and they will come in droves. The men I have met are all professional, successful, attractive men and you can really pick and choose between them. I have had one three year affair, one two year affair, and several shorter term things. I love the site! My husband has not been as lucky. There are so many men it is difficult to stand out and get a woman's attention. I got over 700 messages the first few days after I signed up. Impossible to read through them all, which is why people are reporting that they don't get responses. My husband is not very assertive on the site. One of my lovers has had a lot of success because he tried. He actively messaged women, and several responded over the years he has been a member.

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Ashley Madison On and off for over two years

I'm a male from DC who's been using AM on and off over the last 2 years.

Cons first: in my opinion it can become a little expensive so if you can't spend much money you should at least consider to try other good affair sites like Saphrina. Just keep in mind that if you are outside a metropolitan area most of the times AM will be the better site to use because they have much more members than any other site in this category.

That being said...

I've been using AM on and off for two years and during this time I have had several "hookups". From my experience, if you create an interesting profile, write decent messages (no copy/paste, try to tailor it to the woman's profile) AM works, no matter what everyone else says. Consider the gender imbalance you will find on AM, but on any other affair site as well. That is part of the game.

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Ashley Madison AshleyMadison is full of scammers!

If you want to keep your affair secret AdultsFun.club is a better option. It's safer because it's not so well-known and they control their platform: they ban dodgy users so scammers don't run rampant there like they do on AshleyMadison. AshleyMadison is full of scammers and it's very unsafe. You can have people stalking you, requesting money, exposing your correspondence, ruining your reputation. I learned my fair share of lessons: I was blackmailed and this scammer nearly ruined my family.
If you want an affair - AshleyMadison is the wrong place. It's a money scam!
AM managers are greedy. I think they are up to their necks in this scam, otherwise I don't know why they never ban profiles of blackmailers and money hungry scammers. All my reports were ignored. All scammers are still there "working" with their new victims preying on their money.

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Ashley Madison Ashley Madison is real

Ashley Madison is real. I've been on the site for about four years and have met up with and had sex with over 8 women. It's a very slow and patient process. In addition, I'm mid 30's, in great shape, and picky. I'd say about a third of the attractive women are either fake profiles trying to get your email address. Another third are escorts or sugar babies. Fact of the matter is that the deck is stacked against you. However, when you are able to meet up with someone, it can be incredible. Keep the distances short as scheduling is a real challenge. Also, you have to remember the ratio of men to women. As a test, I have created a fake woman profile and gotten bombarded by men. For those folks complaining, take a look in the mirror and learn how to write some good copy. Women can get away with $#*!ty one sentence messages but men have to articulate. The numbers are against you.

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Ashley Madison All the guys complaining on here are their own worst enemies

I've been on A.M. now for about 4 years and have met and had sex with 19 women, 4 of which I still see regularly. I can't believe all of the poor reviews on here, but it probably correlates very well to the horror stories the women I have met have told me. Guys with crazy requests, sending $#*! pics immediately, being stalkers through email when you haven't even talked to or met the person yet! Guys, get a clue! Your horrible profiles and behavior is making it very easy for guys like me. I'm no superstar, average looks, average body, hair pretty thin on top, 41 years old and I'm still picking up 25 year olds because I know how to write and talk in a way that sparks interest. It's about separating yourself from the herd of [censored]s who can't write 2 good sentences in a row and then expect women to come running when they send an email like "Meet me behind the gas station so you can blow me in my car" Yeah, that really turns them on... I probably shouldn't even post this cause either you will say I'm full of it, or I'll be helping a bunch of clueless guys start getting laid and cut in to my results. Regardless, A.M. is definitely legit. I won't say that there aren't some "pros" working on there, and maybe that is more apparent in a smaller area, but in large cities, this is the best thing since, well, I can't think of anything better.

Also, for those of you who complain about the cost of credits, I paid 149 for 500 which lasted 3 years. I'm sure most of you could spend that in a few nights at the bar buying drinks for ladies and still end up home alone. So, think about this, I've been with 19 women for under 150$, works out to less than 8$. I must not be a math major, cause that doesn't seem expensive to me.

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Ashley Madison Well?

I've been on AshMad off and on for about 5 years now. I've read many of the reviews here, and frankly, most of them are too taxing to read most of the others. Some of you are so tedious I'm not surprised the site didn't work for you! Jeez!

The site will give you what you put into it. Expecting immediate results? Try a hooker. Expecting some 5 star model to fall in your lap with minimal interaction on your part? Be realistic fella, especially if you're sitting at home with your gut spilling over your tighty whites.

There ARE quality women on the site if dudes use a little common sense, fill out a thoughtful profile (no check boxes only and MINUS the $#*! pics) and be patient (not thirsty as hell)?. It works. Pssy rarely if ever fall s in your lap - whether it's a bar, work, walking down the street. Or online.

I would caution that AshMad is a BUSINESS, and yes, they use little tactics to get guys to EXHAUST credits, lol. Again, use common sense and avoid transferring credits, buying the "cyber gifts", participating in the fantasy dates or the instant messaging, etc. All crap designed to drain your credits so you'll have to reload quickly. AM also has a feature now where they AUTOMATICALLY send a "private showcase request " from a woman's profile (whom you messaged) who didn't actually send it, lol. They even show that she's looked at your profile - when she actually hasn't. All these measures are designed to HYPE a fella into thinking he has something other than the smoke and mirrors he may ACTUALLY have.

Again, use common sense and don't come off like a trick, a sucker, or super thirsty (same rules in dealing with women no matter WHERE you meet them, btw) and you can make this site work as well for you as I have for myself. I'd wish most of you good luck, but based on some of the comments I've read - you probably wouldn't know what to do with it, lol.

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Ashley Madison I am a woman, so my experience is very different than

I am a woman, so my experience is very different than the men on AM, but I think if you ask the 3 men I am currently having affairs with, they would give AM a pretty high rating too! It is free for women, so I had nothing to lose. Yes, I was only on the website for 10 days, having been inundated with over 500 winks, emails and pics in that period of time. Of these I maybe responded to 20, met 12 (NO SEX was involved at this point) and ended up with my final 3 picks. (They were all such great guys I couldn't just choose one!) The competition is extremely fierce, so put on your best face, and be on your best behavior. If you do the math I chose the top. 06% of all the men who contacted me! BTW, I hear the complaint that all the woman are overweight on this site... I am 50, very fit and wear size 4 jeans, so I know that that is not true. I am attractive, but no beauty queen. Don't expect to find a super-model on this site... they have dates already and don't need to be on-line! Keep your expectations reasonable.

Here's what NOT to do if you want to be successful on this site:
1. Send penis pics or have shirtless selfies taken in a bathroom mirror. (All these were immediately deleted along with any winks, emails associated with the user!)
2. Send a 1 sentence "hi there" message- I responded to men who sent thoughtful, informative, funny and/or interesting emails that DID NOT immediately solicit sex from me.
3. Don't bother to read her profile to see if your wants/needs actually match. I wrote a very clear description of the situation I was looking for (long-term, not a one-night stand), and made my sexual preferences clear. If you are looking for BDSM, DO NOT expect a response from a woman who says she like to cuddle! Duh!
4. Expect to just meet and jump in the sack. This site is for people looking for "affairs", which I believe entails getting to know someone, and actually enjoying their company and treating them with respect and kindness. If you want a quick hook-up join Tinder.
5. Expect to find some hot, bored 25 year-old housewife wanting to bone you day and night. We are real women. I just happen to be single, but all my lovers are married and younger. I get NO complaints about my age. Have realistic expectations, and widen your age criteria. You'd be surprised at how many of us "older" woman have it going on!

I had no idea what to expect when I signed up, and all my expectations were exceeded. I think my guys might say the same thing...

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Hello I made numerous accounts to try and get on the am experience but can't everytime i set it up and finish my profile the boom. Account suspended when I email them they ask for my ID um I'm sorry but we are on this site to stay anonymous.and if anyone seen the Netflix series Ashley Madison where they got hacked years ago and people was getting blackmailed and extortion to them ..thats why I don't share my true identity with them not chancing it ...but the funny thing is . To women its free to us but if your a paying customer paying for a subscription no issues out of it ...weird and strange to me

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Ashley Madison Scam such a waste

I hate this site i used to have so much fun a few years ago then they added some rule or bot that freezes every new account and say its sus for no reason then you have to wait 5 days for someone to give ur account back just for it to get taken away again for no reason . why does this site let me down I need a new platform made this ones turning into a SCAM

Recommendation: Don't even bother if ur a woman cuz ur under a spotlight

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Permanently banned for nothing I'm a woman used their site for talking lots of interest then suspended. Every account I make

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Ashley Madison My Experience with Ashley Madison: Frustrating Credit Scheme and Few Women Who Make an Effort

I joined Ashley Madison with an introductory membership and spent a lot of time crafting my M4W profile. As someone with a good education and professional background, I took care to write thoughtful statements in my profile and messages. I was excited to see that within the first few weeks, I received many messages from women all over North America. However, I quickly became suspicious when I noticed that many of these women were much younger or out of my league.

To investigate further, I paid attention to who was sending me messages, who was viewing my profile, and how long these profiles would last. I discovered that some of the messages I received did not have matching views of my profile, which suggested that the senders had not even looked at my profile. Additionally, many of the profiles were deleted soon after I received messages from them, or I was blocked for no apparent reason.

Despite these red flags, I did have conversations with about five women on the site. Two of them complimented my messages, and I exchanged text messages and phone calls with one of them. Unfortunately, she eventually got cold feet and backed out. Two of the women were not compatible, and the other two turned out to be scams. I reported these profiles as suspicious, and the administrator refunded the credits I had spent on them.

One thing I found frustrating about Ashley Madison was the credit scheme. Accepting a collect message cost me five credits, and when I messaged the sender, it cost me another five credits. However, the sender never responded, so I felt like I had wasted my credits. Additionally, the default setting made all my messages "priority messages," which cost ten credits instead of five. I wish the site had been more transparent about these costs.

Ultimately, I decided to delete my profile in July 2015. I was surprised that Ashley Madison did not try to retain me as a customer with a special deal or offer. While I did find some real women on the site, it was difficult to connect with them due to the large number of men. Overall, I think the credit scheme is unreasonable and there are too few women who make an effort on the site.

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Ashley Madison Ashley Madison Review: Good for Women, Not So Much for Men

This site is pretty good if you're a woman looking for a hookup. But if you're a man, it's not so easy. I did some research and here's what I found. I made a fake female profile to see what it was like from a woman's perspective. I found that there were 208 active male users in the age range I searched (early forties to sixty). I excluded certain ethnic groups and overweight people. There were only 54 active female users in the same age range and search parameters. I'm not sure how many of these female users are actually Ashley Madison employees. I suspect that some of them might be, based on the activity I saw.

I received a few short email messages from women expressing interest, but when I responded, they ignored me. I also received quite a few chat requests from out-of-state women, but I didn't respond to them. Most of the responses I received seemed fake and designed to get me to spend more credits.

As a man, I didn't receive much interest. I only received 12 recent views from unique users, 8 emails from six unique female users (most of which were collect messages), and one wink. I'm in my mid-fifties, well over six feet, quite fit, and good-looking, but I still didn't receive much interest.

Overall, I don't think this site is worth it. I agree with the guy who said that you might have better luck finding someone at the local supermarket. Once my credits are used up, I don't plan on renewing my membership. And based on what I've seen, I'm going to 'lose' the credit card I used to sign up.

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Ashley Madison Ashley Madison Review: My Five-Year Experience on the Infamous Dating Site

I gotta say, I've been using Ashley Madison for almost five years now and it's about time I give my two cents on this site. I ain't gonna lie, I'm gonna keep it real with y'all and give you my honest review.

So, I started using this site when I was going through a rough patch in my marriage and now I've been divorced for three years. Let me tell you, it's a mixed bag when it comes to being single or attached on this site. Some married women won't even give a single guy the time of day, while others prefer it because they think he'll have more time and his own place. It really depends on the woman, you know what I'm saying?

But let me tell you, this site does work. There are real women on here who are looking for some fun and companionship. But fellas, don't be pushy and expect to get lucky right away. And ladies, please, for the love of all that is holy, stop sending us pictures of your junk. It ain't cute.

Now, I gotta warn you about the single ladies on here. Some of them say they ain't looking for a relationship, but then they get all clingy and start pushing for something more. Be careful with them, my dudes. And watch out for the fake profiles, especially the ones that are all similar in height and weight. That's a dead giveaway that they're fake. And don't fall for the ones that are looking for a sugar daddy, unless you're loaded and don't give a damn.

But let me get to the good stuff. In my five years on this site, I've hooked up with over 20 women. Some were married, some were single, but they were all looking for a good time. And yeah, there were some that didn't pan out and some that stood me up, but that's just part of the game.

Now, I know some of y'all are wondering how much I spent on this site. I've bought credits five times, which comes out to $395. Yeah, it's a lot of money, but it's gotten me what I wanted. And let me tell you, there are some psychos and scammers on here, but overall my experience has been pretty good.

So, if you're looking for some fun and don't mind spending a little cash, give Ashley Madison a shot. It takes time and commitment, but you'll eventually get laid.

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Ashley Madison Disappointing Experience with Ashley Madison: Scammers and Age Differences

I'm an older gentleman, in my late 70s, and I decided to give Ashley Madison a try. I was surprised to find that I was contacted by several women a day, all of whom were polite and some of whom were quite beautiful. The only catch was that they were all decades younger than me. When I asked about the age difference, they all said it didn't matter and that they wanted to meet up with me. Some of them even asked me to go through a verification process to prove that I was legitimate and not a threat to them.

I thought this sounded reasonable, so I tried to validate myself with three different women. Each woman asked me to use a different website to do the validation, and each time I tried, my credit card was rejected. I contacted customer service for the credit card company, but they told me that no request for payment had been made. Ashley Madison customer service offered me alternative links, but my credit cards were always turned down, no matter which link I used. Finally, they offered me a work around: I could send $300 to a place in the Philippines using money gram, and they would provide me with the validation and a card proving it. They promised to return the $300, but they didn't explain how or when. I didn't feel comfortable with this, so I cancelled my account.

I also encountered another type of scam on Ashley Madison. I was contacted by two women who claimed to be professionals working for charitable causes in Africa. They said they didn't care about our age difference and just wanted a man who would show them love and caring. After a few days of texting back and forth, they both asked me for money to help with their expenses. I had read about internet dating scams before, so I immediately backed out.

Overall, my experience with Ashley Madison was disappointing. I wasted a lot of time thinking I was communicating with honest women, only to find out that they were either scammers or not interested in someone my age. Maybe there was an honest woman on there who I missed, but I didn't have the patience to keep looking.

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Ashley Madison Ashley Madison Review: Is It Worth the Risk for Cheaters?

I recently decided to give Ashley Madison a try, despite the rumors that it's a scam. I mean, it's a site for cheaters, so what do you expect? But with over 26 million members, there's bound to be some real opportunities, right?

After setting some search criteria and weeding out the obvious shills and pros, I was left with about 16 potential matches in my area. It's not a huge number, but it's enough to keep me interested.

Sure, there are some risks involved with using a site like this. You have to be careful not to reveal too much about yourself, and you definitely don't want to use your real name or email address. But if you're smart about it, you can have some fun without getting caught.

I've read some articles on the site that suggest women are put off by all the explicit photos and messages. So I try to be respectful and thoughtful in my approach. I'm not just looking for a quick hookup; I want to connect with someone on a deeper level.

Of course, there are some women on the site who are just looking for sex. And that's fine, if that's what you're into. But I think most women want something more than that. They want romance, or maybe just a way to punish their cheating husband.

Overall, I think Ashley Madison is worth a try if you're looking for something outside of your marriage. It's not for everyone, but if you're willing to take some risks and put in some effort, you might just find what you're looking for.

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Ashley Madison Ashley Madison: A Criminal Enterprise of Fake Profiles and Male-Bashing Games

I recently tried out Ashley Madison and let me tell you, the new operators claiming to have cleaned up the site are lying through their teeth. I was only on the site for a week and already had over 5,000 contacts, but not a single one of them was real. Women on the site don't have to prove anything, while men have to pay just to speak to bots. It's against the law to use fake info, but women on the site get away with it all the time.

The site is nothing more than a personal male-bashing game for women. They tease, humiliate, and degrade men without any intention of ever meeting up for a real date or romance. I've had girls promise hook-ups, only to never show up in public. And don't even get me started on the security scams, where they ask for STUB, voucher, LDS, and other nonsense.

The whole thing is criminal, and Ashley Madison is just one part of a larger criminal enterprise. The RCMP has even said that at least one man committed suicide because of the site, and the women and guys pretending to be women should be arrested and imprisoned.

I've reported all of this to Ashley Madison, but they don't seem to care. They even let the same woman who tried to blackmail me back on the site under five different account names. It's ridiculous.

I'm begging someone to do something about this. We need to shut these sites down and find legitimate lover sites. Match.com and Tinder are just as bad, if not worse. They're all identical frauds, and if men can't get sex, bad things will happen. We need to stop this now.

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Ashley Madison Ashley Madison Review: Deceitful Tactics and Unrealistic Expectations

Hey guys, I'm here to share my experience with Ashley Madison. I know some of you might be wondering if it's worth investing your time and money into this site, and I'm here to tell you that it's not. Despite all the negative reviews, I thought I'd give it a shot. I mean, maybe these girls are just tired of the same old guys and are looking for something different, right?

Well, let me tell you, I fell for their tricks right off the bat. I received a message from a girl I was really interested in, and I thought, "Wow, this might actually work!" But it turns out it was just an automated message, and the girl hadn't even been on the site in weeks. So I decided to start sending messages myself, trying to find girls who were in my league and had similar interests. But I got little to no feedback, and instead, I was bombarded with webcam spam asking for my email.

Ashley Madison is full of deceitful tactics, like sending out automated messages from accounts you've checked out to try and get you to respond. And they'll even charge you credits to message someone who isn't even active on the site. It's important to look out for these things and determine who's real and who's fake. If you get a wink or favorite, check out the account that sent it and see if they've viewed your profile. If they have, then shoot them a message.

But let me tell you, if you're an average or above-average guy, don't waste your time on this site. These girls are looking for something "special," something that doesn't even exist. They have unrealistic expectations and think they can get any guy they want. And they're bombarded with messages from guys who think they're the exception, but they're not. The guy they want is a celebrity, someone who lives to look, act, and be the way they want them to be.

The only way you'll land a girl on Ashley Madison is if you put on an entire facade and pretend to be someone you're not. And even then, it's not worth it. Trust me, I'm 5'10, have a six-figure income, blue eyes, nice hair, and a personality that makes girls feel wanted, adored, and passionate. But even I couldn't find success on this site. Every girl I've ever been with, I took from some other guy, even my wife. I'm "the other guy."

So, guys, don't waste your money on Ashley Madison. I'm warning you because I care about my fellow men. If you disregard everything I've said and still try it, come back and write your review to help your fellow man. Let's not get fooled into spending money on this lie.

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Ashley Madison The Dangers of Infidelity: My Story of Seeking Excitement Outside of Marriage

Let me tell you my story. I've been married for over 42 years now and I love my wife, but I wanted a bit more excitement in my life. So, about 15 years ago, I decided to step out and meet someone online. I signed up for Ashley Madison and had a fling with a woman for 15 years. We met infrequently over the years to hike and have sex outdoors. It was thrilling, but looking back, it wasn't worth it.

Two years ago, I met a young college girl online who wanted money for college. We met a couple of times, and I gave her some money. We kissed once in a park, but I never saw her again because I felt like she just wanted my money. I also met a girl online a few years ago and carried on a friendship with her for two years. We backpacked together on one occasion, but there was no sex involved. However, this encounter was also hurtful to my wife because I was having a relationship with a woman outside our marriage, even if it wasn't sexual, and I lied to my wife saying I was hiking alone.

Most recently, I tried to arrange a trip with a girl 40 years my junior to another city. I was willing to pay for her airfare and entertainment, and I asked if we could sleep together. Then she asked for more money. I never thought that paying for someone to meet me like this is probably prostitution, and since I don't know the person at all, I suppose it would also be possible that someone else could be controlling her and taking any money from her from an encounter like this. Certainly not a good situation.

Eventually, my wife found out about my long-term affair and the other girls. Yes, I am still married because I care very much for my wife and want this never to happen again. She is a much better person than I am. Was it worth the excitement? No, it was not. I should have talked to my wife and opened up communication channels better than I did and had that exciting time with her. So, I am working on opening up with her more than I did in the past, hoping every day that she will accept me back.

My wife made me get tested for STDs, and it turns out that having that sexual affair caused genital warts. I have always been a very independent person. From the time I was a young kid, I did my own thing. Getting married, I did not realize how important it was to share everything, including my deepest thoughts about everything with the one person I promised to share everything with. But my independence was a problem. I did not realize, I just didn't understand that independence is not a one size fits all process. And I also did not understand that in a marriage, there is give and take from everyone. Not everyone is as independent as I am. That doesn't make them wrong, me right, and in a marriage, both people have valid thoughts and should be heard. I was too selfish to consider my wife's feelings and how my choices would impact her.

Why would I do this? To regain my youth? Because I was only thinking of me? For a thrill? To escape the stresses of life? Probably all of those. I certainly enjoy life and want to enjoy life for the rest of my life. And yes, doing this was certainly not thinking of my wife's desires and plans for life. I got sidetracked and am glad my wife is as smart as she was to know how to look and find out what I was trying to hide from her. I am grateful that I was discovered, though I feel awful and foolish, because I was headed down a very dangerous and destructive path. I am fortunate that my wife is helping me. She is angry and extremely hurt, but I will work hard on getting back on track and think of her, and only her. It's terrible that having to hurt my wife so deeply was the way for me to get my wakeup call. I should have listened to my wife when she reached out to me, and I shouldn't have been so arrogant to ignore her and do my own thing.

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Ashley Madison Proof it's a scam

Wanted to check on the numerous complaints of fraud I encountered concerning AM. Went on AM as a guest and immediately received a "Note" from an attractive looking woman in her 30's from Pennsylvania. Was told by AM that if I wanted to respond I would have to join (for $49). Did an image search of the woman's picture and here is what I discovered:

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I suggest you play a little game. Find a good photo of a good looking woman on AM. Copy it and then do an image search. I wish I could include photos, but here are a few more results:

The image for the following profile on AM:

Slipperywhenw3t
Age: 29 (Gemini)
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Height: 5'5" (165cm)
Weight: 135 lbs (61kg) - Fit
Languages Spoken: English
My Limits are: Anything Goes
Status: Single Female seeking Males
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Other
Smoking Habits: Never

Can be found here (and assorted other sites):

http://www.saltwater-dreaming.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=111&pid=3566#top_display_media

The image for the following profile on AM:

VivianaBaci
"Lost in the Right Direction"
Age: 45 (Aries)
Location: Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States
Height: 5'6" (168cm)
Weight: 125 lbs (57kg) - Shapely toned
Languages Spoken: English
My Limits are: Undecided
Status: Attached Female seeking Males
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian (white)
Smoking Habits: Not specified

Can be found here:

http://boobies-world.com/person/82,dina-pandzic

The image for the following profile on AM:

Oladey121
"hello"

Age: 32 (Capricorn)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Height: 5'8" (173cm)
Weight: 145 lbs (66kg) - Average/medium
Languages Spoken: English
My Limits are: Something Long Term
Status: Single Female seeking Males
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian (white)
Smoking Habits: Not specified

Can be found here:

http://jenniferfernandis.in/

The image for the following profile on AM:

Kelsy01
"I'm single "
I'm Online!

Age: 31 (Pisces)
Location: Manassas, Virginia, United States
Height: 5'8" (173cm)
Weight: 100 lbs (45kg) - Slim
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish (Latin American)
My Limits are: Undecided
Status: Single Female seeking Males
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Smoking Habits: Not specified

Can be found here:

chicasbonitas-jessica.blogspot.com/2012/03/chicas-bonita-jessica.html

The image for the following profile on AM:

Hibigboy
"Hi big boy!"
I'm Offline

Age: 33 (Capricorn)
Location: Frederick, Maryland, United States
Height: 5'6" (168cm)
Weight: 125 lbs (57kg) - Fit
Languages Spoken: English
My Limits are: Something Short Term
Status: Attached Female seeking Males
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian (white)
Smoking Habits: Not specified

Can be found here:

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The image for the following profile on AM:

Cassey2424
"hi, send me your email address!"
I'm Offline

Age: 25 (Aquarius)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Height: 5'6" (168cm)
Weight: 100 lbs (45kg) - Slim
Languages Spoken: English
My Limits are: Anything Goes
Status: Single Female seeking Males
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian (white)
Smoking Habits: Not specified

Can be found here:

http://www.planetsuzy.org/showthread.php?p=***

The image for the following profile on AM:

Kat685
"Let's see..."
I'm Offline

Age: 47 (Aquarius)
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Height: 5'2" (157cm)
Weight: 105 lbs (48kg) - Fit
Languages Spoken: English
My Limits are: Undecided
Status: Attached Female seeking Males
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian (white)
Smoking Habits: Not specified

Can be found here:

https://www.pinterest.com/DanaAlesandra/quotes-sayings-quotations/

The image for the following profile on AM:

AdventuresAndMemories
"Not waiting for the storm to pass, but dancing in the rain..."
I'm Offline

Age: 40 (Aries)
Location: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Height: 5'6" (168cm)
Weight: 150 lbs (68kg) - A few extra pounds
Languages Spoken: English
My Limits are: Something Long Term
Status: Attached Female seeking Males
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Other
Smoking Habits: Not specified

Can be found here:

https://www.paintnite.com/pages/events/view/ottawa/***

The image for the following profile on AM:

ShaNOVA72
"Life Should Be Exceptional"
I'm Offline

Age: 43 (Aquarius)
Location: Leesburg, Virginia, United States
Height: 5'6" (168cm)
Weight: 120 lbs (54kg) - Slim
Languages Spoken: English
My Limits are: Undecided
Status: Attached Female seeking Males
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian (white)
Smoking Habits: Not specified

Is a picture of the actress Kate Winslet at an airport! The woman in the profile writes, "Too often the picture above is of me at IAD getting on a plane to MDW. More often I want my picture to be a lazy day out in the sun at some vineyard or maybe a jaunt out into the country and along Skyline Drive."

http://www.laineygossip.com/Kate-Winslet-dating-Branson-nephew-22sept11/***

The image for the following profile:

Sexysue9
"Hi guys -- I'm in need!"
I'm Offline

Age: 47 (Libra)
Location: Andover, Massachusetts, United States
Height: 5'6" (168cm)
Weight: 125 lbs (57kg) - Slim
Languages Spoken: English
My Limits are: Whatever Excites Me
Status: Attached Female seeking Males
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian (white)
Smoking Habits: Not specified

Is a picture of the actress Jane Lynch:

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/celebrity/jane_lynch/news.html

Need any more proof? Do you think all of these sad women are posting phony images of themselves? Think again. These are the very profiles and images sent out by AM in "collect messages" as a way to trick you into joining.

AM is creating phony profiles using images of women they have trolled from the web. This is an outrageous scam. How do they get away with this? Isn't this illegal? I strongly advise the actresses whose photos are being used on this site without their permission to sue Ashley Madison. WHY DO THEY DO THIS? The answer is obvious. Not enough women sign up for this site and all of their revenue is generated by men, so to manage this problem they create thousands of fake profiles and send messages from these profiles to lure in customers. This is the site featured on Dr. Phil, Tyra, CNN, The View, Ellen, Larry King, and Good Morning America?

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The people running this site are very..very rude and all must be jealous wives. Made an account last month I deactivated it and deleted email i gave them plently of money as I only used the site to chat no other apps and I wanted to make a new account today and they suspended me and then I message about it and they completely banned me for reasons they won't tell me its very sickening as they made me take selfies with my id card and also I had to send all my photos thru them all my nudes sent for them to upload I had to send to some image bank email it's very strange and I want a clear explanation why someone messages me that I did something wrong what was it that I did !

Desired outcome: A clear reason as to why my account was BANNED

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Ashley Madison Complete garbage ashley madison

How long does things take ? You keep up the people spamming and wanting money but temporarily ban the good innocent people . also how can you add the rule "repetitive behavior" I can't even get myself ONE account in peace. This is the only site I can find that is for married people to sneak on but the people that run this site must be super lazy get off urbutt and go through ur messages or hire more people and change ur rules for suspension

Claimed loss: my time!

Desired outcome: faster replies

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Ashley Madison Cancellation

I have never been able to cancel my subscription I was locked out of my account. Despite trying old and current password, I could never log in. I tried to cancel my account a while back by reaching out to american express. Still nothing, you have charged me now 7 months of inactivity with no response to the emails I sent to your support, I would really appriciate if you finally could cancel my subscription as of today as well as some form of financial compensation for these & months where you took no actions. I will give you a few days before I file a complain with the bbb. Thank you

Claimed loss: 7 months subscriptions

Desired outcome: refund

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Ashley Madison Removal of my ban and my account reinstated

They randomly suspended my account when I decided to give out my number so I could arrange a time and place to meet…at least that’s what I figure MAY have gotten me suspended? I’ve emailed AM over and over asking what I did wrong so my banned status can be removed but no one answers…ever. It’s just some boiler plate reply….no humans from customer support. Im a real person, not an escort and I’m not even having an affair! Can anyone help me?

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Ashley Madison Account suspension

I opened my account and submitted a single photo and within hours was suspended even though I only messaged two people seeing if they were interested. I followed the conduct code completely and prefer to keep contact to the site. All of this happened today and I'm getting more and more upset because even the link to appeal the suspension is down. I've tried this site before and they keep locking my account BUT KEEP THEM UP. I've seen my own photos used on other accounts. It's disgusting behavior as a company.

Desired outcome: Id prefer to just have my account unlocked so that I can appeal to have the others with my photos deleted as well as well as use the services.

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I signed up a couple nights ago. My profile was fine, images were sfw, profile was short and to the point. I received a message from someone so checked the app. Magically I was suspended. I received an email saying I was suspended for violating the terms. "Soliciting". Exactly where was I soliciting when I had been there for 5 minutes? I appealed it by...

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Ashley Madison My Experience with Ashley Madison: Pricey, Bogus Profiles, but Real Women Looking for Passion

So, let me tell you about my experience with Ashley Madison. First off, let me warn you that it can be pretty pricey. When you buy credits, which can cost around $3 each, you can use them to contact someone. But here's the thing: women don't need to buy any credits. It's only the men who have to do all the contacting. And let me tell you, it can be tough to find real women on here.

When you first sign up, you'll get bombarded with connection requests, emails, and winks from young women with beautiful pictures. But don't be fooled - these are bogus profiles and bots. It's pretty obvious, and you'd have to be pretty naive to fall for them. Thankfully, they do lessen after a while when you don't respond to them.

When you do start contacting women in your area, you'll notice that most of them don't have pictures or have them hidden. But there are real women on here, mostly middle-aged women who aren't getting any attention from their husbands. If you're willing to pay the $59, you'll get 20 chances to contact someone. Just be warned that if your credits run out, you won't be able to communicate with anyone anymore.

Despite all of this, I have actually met two women on here in real life. One of them was really nice, and we had a great time together. The women on here who are real are looking for passion and romance that's missing from their lives. Most of the men, on the other hand, seem to be looking for just sex. But there is a middle ground, if you're willing to look for it.

My advice to you is to not send naked pictures of yourself via Ashley Madison. Wait until you're talking to the woman off of the site, and only if she wants to see them. Most of the real women on here won't be interested in that kind of thing.

Overall, Ashley Madison can be pretty expensive, and they try to trick you into using your credits with bogus profiles and requests. But if you take the time to suss out the real women on here, you might just find what you're looking for. Just be careful when you sign up, and make sure you don't leave the default settings on for them to automatically top off your credits and charge extra for mobile devices. It would be nice if they were more honest, but I guess it is what it is. And just remember - if a woman contacts you out of the blue, she's almost certainly bogus.

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Ashley Madison Ashley Madison Review: A Clever Scam Designed to Take Your Money

Ashley Madison, or AM as it is commonly known, is a website that promises to connect you with like-minded individuals for discreet affairs. However, my experience with this site has been nothing short of a complete scam. The site is designed in such a way that you are forced to spend at least $50-100 before you can even connect with real people. It's a clever tactic, but totally unethical.

Most of the profiles on the site are fake and run by employees just to get you to spend credits. It's rare to find a real woman looking to hook up in the first few weeks on the site. I had a few 'favorites' in my list, but they were obviously fake since they were on the site almost 24/7. It's just different employees using the same account to keep threads going. The email conversations with them go nowhere.

When a 'real' woman interested in you does contact you, it's easy to tell since they have something interesting to say. The fake ones will ask stupid questions like "are you on your computer now" looking for you to reply to burn credits or burn chat time. Every email you send costs money, even replies to an existing thread. Another tactic they use is to delay email responses for about 12 hours unless you pay for the 'priority man' feature. It's a clever anxiety-driving tactic they design in.

I also noticed once that mail I sent to a person never got delivered and also never was shown in my 'sent' box. This was verified since that person was real and replied to a subsequent note. If you delete your profile, it costs $19. Deactivating is free, but then you are on the site forever. If you spend the big bucks for their $250 affair guarantee, watch out. They claim money back if you don't score, but if you attempt to claim it, they send a physical check to your home address. They know full well that any attached man would never do that.

You are better off taking $100-200 and lighting it on fire in the driveway. These marketing geniuses are complete scoundrels who are very good at taking your money. I eventually did meet women, but not until hitting the ~$100 threshold. Gee, then the fake women have been figured out and ignored, and my search results just kept getting better. It's amazing how that works. All by design. (I design software for a living)

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Ashley Madison Ashley Madison Review: A Waste of Time and Money for Men

I was on Ashley Madison for a good three years, being extra careful because I am single and was looking for a single or divorced friend with benefits situation. I was feeling lonely and had tried the more traditional dating sites like Match, Christian, and POF, but they were all a farce. The entry cost of Ashley Madison is quite excessive, considering the support they provide. I assume it's a minimum of $100. To write to a person, it costs $5.00, and the system is defaulted to put a priority checkmark on the email as priority for $5.00 ($10 per contact). If a member writes you "collect," and you click on it, it's another $5.00 for them to say, "sorry not interested" because there is no way to communicate it without a charge or blowing the contact off.

I found that the vast majority of women who wrote to me were prostitutes, scammers, and "sugar babies." They were quite good at responding to scammers or illegal activities. However, they only returned $5 of the $20 or so it cost me to discover that I was dealing with a Nigerian scammer (most of my membership). It cost me about $300 to meet one nice woman who was married to a husband with borderline personality disorder and needed me more as a friend than as a lover (three hundred dollars to enter the friend zone).

I put my same ad on the local Craigslist, weeded out the scams, and within a couple of weeks, I found a woman who met my needs. Her husband died in an accident, and she needed an adult and a lover in her life as she worked through the issues. I needed someone who understood that I had lost my job and was not financially available (or physically available - I am taking every odd job I can find to eat). It worked much better, and we have had considerable respect.

Unless you live in a major urban area, Ashley is likely to be a waste of time and money (at least for men). The real women looking for lovers are quite small, so they have the pick of the litter. Unless you are exceedingly tall, handsome, and pretty much the kind of jerk guy that always gets laid anyway, you are unlikely to meet anyone worth your time.

Lastly, most of the women on here are likely to have multiple partners... wear a condom! The women most men are looking for will pick one guy and get off the site quite quickly.

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Ashley Madison To Ashley Madison or Not to Ashley Madison: A Regular Guy's Review

I'm a regular guy who's been thinking about giving Ashley Madison a try. I've read a lot of reviews on here, and I have to say, I'm a bit confused. Some people seem to think it's a complete waste of money, while others swear by it. I think a lot of it comes down to your expectations and where you live.

Let's be real here, if you're an older guy who's overweight and expecting to hook up with hot 25-year-olds, you're probably going to be disappointed. That's just not realistic. But if you're like me, a 48-year-old guy who's in decent shape but not exactly a ladies' man, there's still hope. I've had some success on Craigslist and Tinder, so I'm thinking maybe Ashley Madison could work for me too.

I live in Austin, TX, and there are plenty of hot, available women here. Some are attached, some are not. I'm not necessarily looking for someone who's married or attached, but I'm also not looking for a relationship. I just want a friend with benefits or a one-time hookup. And I don't want any drama or someone who's going to get attached and start talking about leaving their partner.

That's why I'm hesitant to believe all the bad reviews I've read. I think a lot of the guys who are complaining are older, married, and not exactly exciting. Of course they're not going to have much luck on a site like this. And I do appreciate the warnings about the high cost of chatting and the way they keep charging your credit card. But there are ways around that, like using a gift card.

I recently saw an episode of Amy Schumer where she had the founder of Ashley Madison on as a guest. He was bragging about how successful the site is, but he didn't seem to care about all the negative reviews. That says a lot to me. But even with all the warnings, I'm still considering giving it a try. If I can get just one hookup or a short-term FWB with a hot chick who's not crazy, it'll be worth the $49.

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Ashley Madison Ashley Madison Review: A Scam Site with Fake Profiles and Dirty Tricks

I was curious about Ashley Madison after reading an article about a woman's experience on the site. So, I decided to sign up and see what it was all about. At first, I was excited because there seemed to be a lot of potential for meeting new people. However, after spending some time on the site, I realized that it was all a scam.

One of the first things I noticed was that there were a lot of fake profiles created by Ashley Madison. These profiles seemed realistic, so I tried to initiate contact with some of them. However, I quickly realized that this was a dirty trick to get me to spend all my credits. After sending a paid message, I never received a response.

Another trick that Ashley Madison uses is sending priority messages from members with profiles that seem real. However, to respond to these messages, it costs credits as well. Again, I never received a response after sending a paid message.

To make matters worse, I started receiving messages from other members with profiles that seemed real. However, they asked for my personal email to communicate easier and avoid using Ashley Madison credits. This sounded like a good idea at first, but it turned out to be another scam. After a few exchanges of messages, they asked me to sign up for a voucher credit website that required a credit card on file. I knew this was a scam, so I said no. They stopped communicating with me immediately.

As if that wasn't enough, I received hundreds of messages every week from fake profiles all over the world. After several weeks of communicating with hundreds of "members" on Ashley Madison, I have not found one genuine profile yet.

Looking back, I realize that I was naive to believe in the article I read. Upon rereading it, I realized that it was probably created by Ashley Madison. There were details that a cheating wife would not reveal on the internet, and the story was extremely well-written to attract readers from beginning to end.

In conclusion, do not waste your money on Ashley Madison. There are no real women on this website, only fakes.

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Ashley Madison AshleyMadison.com Review: A Scam Site with Bots and Scammers

I have to say, I was pretty excited to try out AshleyMadison.com. I mean, who wouldn't be? The idea of meeting up with someone who's looking for the same thing as you without any strings attached is pretty enticing. However, my experience with the site was less than stellar.

First off, let me warn you that this site is not a membership type. You have to buy "credits" to keep texting and receiving texts from other parties. And let me tell you, those credits add up quickly. You're paying around $5 for every single message you type. So if you're not careful, you could end up spending a lot of money without even realizing it.

But that's not even the worst part. The majority of the ladies on the site are bots. Yes, you read that right. Digital robots. They're virtual ladies created by the owners of the website that will text you and keep making you questions only to make you text back and spend your purchased credits. And on top of that, there are real scammers on the site as well. They won't last long, but they'll last long enough for you to have texted them and spent your credits before their username is deleted by the staff. So it's your loss.

And if that's not bad enough, the site also runs some scammy practices. When you run out of credits, not only can you not text the people you've initiated a conversation with, but you also can't read their texts to you. You'll receive a notification that the contact has messaged you, but in order to read the message, you'll need to purchase more credits.

But wait, there's more. When you first sign up, they offer you a first-time discount on credit purchases. You go ahead and select your plan and go ahead with payment. It's only on the very last step when they charge you a "one-time fee" for the "Mobile App" of $29.99. And when you run out of credits, your only option is to buy a package of credits. Not as you need, but a package. And the cheapest package of credits costs $89.

And let's not forget about the chat. It's very restrictive. You can't send pictures, you can't see when was the last time your contacts logged in, you don't know if they've read your texts, and you don't know what time of the day each text was sent/received. This information is very important and needed, especially when hanging out on a chat.

So, in my experience, $90 lasted only 45 minutes, and I was able to contact less than 15 ladies. Only three of them turned out to be real, but by the time they replied to my initial messages, I was out of credits. And in order to be able to continue the conversations, I would need to buy another credit package, but this time for the regular price of $90.

In conclusion, I would not recommend AshleyMadison.com. It's a scam, plain and simple. If you want to meet up with real people, look elsewhere. AdultFriendFinder.com has proven to be the best available option and is also the largest in the world.

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Ashley Madison Ashley Madison Review: A Scam Artist's Way to Bilking Men and Getting Rich

This website is like going to a bar, but you gotta pay for it and get nothing in return. Here's what you'll notice if you think I'm just an ugly guy with no charm and have an axe to grind, and buy credits anyway:
1) After you start your account, but before you buy any credits (and especially if you seem to be dithering, thinking about it for a long time), you will get many "Collect" messages, which you, of coarse, need credits to open. This, even if you haven not posted a photo or any info at all. Really? Are there that many desperate women out there that they glom onto any bit of hope for a man? Are there 100s of women for every man that creates an account? Judge for yourself.
2) After you have paid for credits, you will begin receiving those collect messages, but with pictures of fabulous young women with flowing long hair, beautiful eyes, stunning bodies. This is to get you to open the collect message, lose 5 credits, and see the useless one line message sent by ashley madison. They picture your credits as milk that should spoil with time. If you sit on them, they give you incentive to use them up and buy more. Don't answer collect messages is my advice. You'll learn this, if you chose not to heed my advice. A few examples of some of the bogus messages I have personally received: "I think I have a good imagination. How does it look with you?". "How has been your experience with ashley madison so far? For me, so far, so good." "You live in Smithville?" What's odd about this last one is, I do, but I quickly changed my town to a nearer large city (within a minute or 2 of creating the profile, while this collect mail came a week later), thinking I would get more responses, so the only people who would know I was in Smithville are the employees of ashley madison. CAUGHT.
3) As you do get to the end of your credit supply, suddenly a flurry of interested girls in your mailbox. My advice: quite this site while you're only $60 in the hole, and don't fall for this scam.

IF you are still desperate enough to try this website, go with the intro offer. DO NOT plunk down more money thinking you will get more privileges. You will be angrier with yourself afterwards, and can always buy more credits later, if you believe my advice is wrong. Also, to convince yourself, put in the languages spoken category of your profile that you also speak Swedish, and see how there are suddenly 30 or 40 people in your small village who not only speak Swedish, but want a man on the side.
The creator of this website is just another scam artist who came up with a way to bilk men and get rich on it. The CRTC does not, unfortunately, have any jurisdiction over internet website content.

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Ashley Madison Ashley Madison Review: A Cleverly Thought Way to Rip Men Off

Ashley Madison (ashleymadison.com) is a website that has targeted the weakness of men, their polygamous nature. It is a site where men can find women who are willing to have secret relationships with them. However, before you consider signing up, there are several things you need to keep in mind.

Firstly, only men pay for using the site, which is unfair in a world where everything is supposed to be equal. This probably tells a lot about how Ashley Madison operates. Maybe the majority of women don't wish to have a secret relationship at all, and to attract whoever is left out, they have possibly made it free for women.

Secondly, how are they screening the women? To test this, I made a fake profile and was utterly shocked to see the number of men who sent proposals to meet me. Some men are really desperate for sex, and no wonder why the flesh market thrives so well. A few had even sent me naked pictures of themselves. If you are one of them, go and take it down. You don't know when Ashley Madison will get hacked, and how your picture could make your family heartbroken.

Thirdly, the women ratio is very, very low. I actually liked three women profiles and sent them my message. It cost me like 5c+5c for each message. By default, Ashley Madison enables something called priority message, which is nothing but a flag that gets shown on the other side. If you use a credit card, they also upfront load you with 19.99 for things you don't want. A cleverly thought way to rip men off. Coming back to the messages I sent, these women probably got tens of messages from people like me. It also means I have to reach out to many to get a proper response from at least one. You do get a response for say wink message (free message), however, all responses are standard ones a woman can choose. When she does, you get a collect message which you cannot read without being a paid Ashley Madison member. Again, a con job.

Lastly, many women I saw were either escorts, came on the site for checking how it would be, or completely fake ones like the other one I created. Now when you send those priority messages hoping to get laid, how do you know it's not one of the profiles a man has created just to have fun? Think about it, folks.

I need not have written a detailed review here. However, the fake profile I created taught me a lot about how it looks from the other side. I was hoping to get a response from a woman and expecting at least I could chat with her. After I saw the other side, I came and removed my man's profile. It's a fake service designed to loot men. Feel free to waste your money there or instead take your spouse to a nice dinner. Maybe we have to work on rekindling our relationship with a partner we trust instead of reinventing the wheel all over again and getting conned and hurt in the process.

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Ashley Madison Ashley Madison Review: A Scam Site with Fake Profiles and Expensive Credits

I recently tried out Ashley Madison, and let me tell you, it was quite the experience. I was initially intrigued by the site's promise of discreet affairs and the ability to connect with like-minded individuals. However, after spending some time on the site, I quickly realized that it was not all it was cracked up to be.

First of all, let's talk about the reviews. I was skeptical when I saw a few 5-star reviews that seemed a bit off. One guy was ranting about Christians, and another was wondering why cheaters don't like getting cheated. It didn't make sense to me. But then I realized that most of the positive reviews were from women, which makes sense since they don't have to pay anything and can choose from hundreds of men. It's like standing on a street corner with a sign and getting 5 stars for it. The few guys who gave it 5 stars acknowledged that it was a scam, so I don't understand why they gave it a high rating. It's all very strange.

Reading between the lines of the best reviews, it seems that the few real women on the site are bombarded with messages. You have to completely expose yourself to get noticed, and even then, you have to burn a lot of credits (money) for a minimal chance of success. And to make matters worse, many of the women you're communicating with are fake profiles created by Ashley Madison to get you to spend more money. It's a real mess.

I got burned by Ashley Madison, and it was expensive. I also had a bad experience with another site called adulthookup.com, which I would advise you to stay away from. After the hack, I was relieved that I only purchased the cheap package, so my losses were minimal.

The scam on Ashley Madison is that you have to purchase credits, and then they use all kinds of gimmicks to get you to spend them. For example, they have a "wink" feature that is free, but if you use it, you'll get a response saying that you have to write a message instead, which costs money. They also have pop-ups indicating that someone wants to chat with you, but if you respond, it costs money. It's all very sneaky.

As someone who works in QA, I noticed a lot of inconsistencies in the search results. The lists of women would change from day to day, which was suspicious.

My advice to anyone considering Ashley Madison is to keep looking. Don't let your ego get the best of you. There may be a legitimate site out there, but this is not it. And if you're tempted, remember that the hackers who breached Ashley Madison showed that there are only a couple hundred real women on the site. The "hot babe" you're talking to could very well be a fat, hairy, dumpy guy. It's not worth the risk.

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Ashley Madison Finding Fulfillment Outside of Marriage: My Experience with Ashley Madison

I've been married for a little over 11 years now, and while I love my husband and our two kids, I have to admit that the passion between us has faded over time. It's not that we don't love each other anymore, it's just that life gets in the way sometimes. When you have kids, it's hard to find time for each other, and when you do, you're often too tired to do anything other than sleep. I have a high sex drive, though, and I need more than that to feel fulfilled.

At first, I thought I had two choices. I could either leave my husband and try to find someone else who could satisfy me, or I could try to find a way to meet my needs outside of the home in a way that wouldn't hurt my family. I didn't want to leave my husband, though. I love him and our kids too much for that. So, I started looking for other options.

That's when I discovered Ashley Madison. It's a website that's designed specifically for people who are looking for affairs. I was hesitant at first, but I decided to give it a try. I created a profile and started chatting with guys. It was exciting to talk to someone who was interested in me and who wanted to make me feel good.

I've been using the website for a while now, and I have to say that it's been a lifesaver. I use my work laptop to access the site, so my husband has no idea what I'm doing. I chat with guys, do webcam chats when I can, and I've even met a few men in person. I know it's not the most moral thing to do, but it's what I need to feel fulfilled.

I'm very selective about who I meet, though. Some guys are lazy and boring, and they just send copy-and-paste messages to everyone. Others are creative, funny, and interesting, and they take the time to get to know me. I find that if I stick with the second type of guy, I can trust them more.

I know that what I'm doing isn't right, but it's what I need to do to stay sane. I love my family, and I don't want to hurt them. I just need a little something extra in my life, and Ashley Madison provides that for me. If you're in a similar situation, I would definitely recommend giving it a try. Just be careful and make sure you're selective about who you meet. You don't want to get caught and hurt your family.

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Ashley Madison Ashley Madison/won't provide the information needed to change my password

On June 7, 2023 I tried, in vain, to change my password. I was told I would be sent a code to effect the change and when this 'code' arrived, I hit the password 'reset' button and was sent to a page of womens' profiles. THIS HAPPENED 7 TIMES. I tried calling (4 times) and was told that there was no one available. I want to cancel this 'service', for lack of a better word, due to the unresponsive nature of this so-called subscription.

USER NAME: slpwlkr

Desired outcome: Cancel and refund my money,

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Ashley Madison Account Suspension

I am a genuine, real lady who created a new account with Ashley Madison. I was on for a few months, then all of a sudden my account was suspended. I created a new account and after less than 2 months, my account was suspended. I've emailed [protected]@ashleymadison numerous times with absolutely no response. I created a new account again, uploaded a picture, started my bio, then all of a sudden the account was suspended. My first two accounts did quite well with messages and conversations so I know AM was making money on the men.

Desired outcome: I would like my account reinstated, or at the very least an explanation and how to resolve the issue.

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Ashley Madison Paid for Credits Account Suspended

A couple of days ago I signed up cause the wife and I decided it would be fun. This morning I finally caved and bought credits to actually message women. Then my account got suspended. I tried logging in through the website and my IP address has been blocked. Seriously glad I only paid 13 for the 50 promo credits...but seriously how the hell are you going to block/suspend my account without even giving me an opportunity to use your service?

Desired outcome: Give me my money back.

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Ashley Madison is a popular online dating platform that caters to individuals who are seeking extramarital affairs or casual relationships. The website was launched in 2001 and has since then gained a massive user base of over 60 million members worldwide.

The platform is designed to provide a discreet and secure environment for individuals who are looking for affairs outside of their marriage or committed relationships. Ashley Madison offers a range of features that allow users to connect with like-minded individuals, including private messaging, chat rooms, and virtual gifts.

One of the unique features of Ashley Madison is its "TravelingMan" and "TravelingWoman" options, which allow users to connect with potential partners in different cities and countries. This feature is particularly useful for individuals who travel frequently and are looking for casual relationships or affairs while on the road.

Ashley Madison has faced its fair share of controversies over the years, particularly in 2015 when the website was hacked, and the personal information of millions of users was leaked online. However, the website has since then implemented strict security measures to ensure the safety and privacy of its users.

Overall, Ashley Madison is a popular and reliable platform for individuals who are seeking extramarital affairs or casual relationships. The website offers a range of features and a massive user base, making it easy for users to find like-minded individuals and connect with them discreetly and securely.
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