LoveShack.org
reviews and complaints

I've been a member of LoveShack.org for almost a decade now, and I have to say, my experience has been mostly positive. I initially joined with a simple question, but ended up sticking around for years because of the great advice and discussions I found on the site.

However, things started to change when a new group of moderators came on board. These individuals seemed more interested in pushing their own agendas than actually moderating the site. Instead of focusing on removing trolls and spammers, they spent their time editing innocent posts and pushing their own political correctness.

What's worse, it seemed like the moderators gave preferential treatment to "Supporting Members" - those who paid for ad-free posting. These individuals were allowed to demean and belittle others without consequence, while long-time members like myself had our posts deleted or edited for no good reason.

After almost a decade of providing objective advice and engaging in spirited discussions, I finally had enough of the arbitrary and capricious moderation. I left the site and haven't looked back since.

If you're looking for a place to get real, valuable advice, LoveShack.org might not be the best choice anymore. But if you're okay with toeing the line of SJW groupthink and paying for the privilege, then go ahead and become a Supporting Member. Otherwise, you might be better off starting your own website. It's a shame, really - the moderators killed what was once a great site.

It's a real shame that the web forum LoveShack.org has gone down and seems to be remaining down. As someone who has been a long time poster and lurker there, I really miss it and also miss the connection I had with the other posters there. The moderation was really top notch and they did what they could with the tools they had to moderate with.

As someone who is in the know, I can say that I have no idea about the tough items they had to deal with on a day by day basis. When you are dealing with what some would say are 10 year old children who think they can take out their anger on others, each of those people would take up moderation time and many times not in minutes but in hours. As many posters have already mentioned, moderation was voluntary and a gift to the owner of LoveShack.

It's really disgusting that an adult would take out their hate and anger toward another person in the review process of a website instead of just reviewing the website. William is one of the reasons that LoveShack was still around. When faced with a group of haters who did nothing more on Loveshack than cause trouble for ALL of moderation and other posters, he took the appropriate action and took out the trash. At least that is how I saw it or witnessed it happening.

I posted on LoveShack for the better part of 12/13 years and think it was stellar. By the way, I had and have a rich full life with a full time job and family. So the idea that someone has no life to have to post there is just nuts and goes to show more undeserved bitterness bestowed upon the posters there.

Hopefully we haven't seen the last of LoveShack and will one day be back to posting there. It was a great community and I miss it dearly.

I really enjoyed reading Candle's review about LoveShack.org. I must admit, I have also used the report post button a few times myself. The moderators on this forum are quite strict, but it's for a good reason. There used to be a lot of abuse going on in the forum, such as flaming, trolling, and cyberbullying. People would insult each other and it was just not a pleasant place to be.

I remember one troll who even went as far as creating an account pretending to be someone's mother just to intimidate them. It was really awful. I also recall a woman who was seeking advice and was accused of being a troll by a vigilante. It was really upsetting to see people getting mobbed like that.

Thankfully, the moderators stepped in and decided to make the forum a safe space for people who are looking for advice and support. They cleaned up the forum and centered it around people who are going through difficult times. I think it's great that they took this approach because the last thing anyone needs when they're going through a tough time is to be harassed and ridiculed.

I didn't give the forum five stars because I noticed that people who are in a position to give great advice don't really go to relationship forums to give advice. They're usually too busy with their significant others. However, I still think the forum is a great place to get advice and support.

The moderators did a great job of weeding out all the undesirables through a simple system of reporting posts for flaming, rude posts, and trolling. If you're looking for a place to harass people and laugh at their expense, then this forum is not for you. There are plenty of other forums out there that allow that kind of behavior.

Overall, I think the moderators were trying to protect the most vulnerable people in the forum. Whenever I saw a rude or inappropriate post from a keyboard warrior, I would always report it. I think it's important to stand up for what's right and to make sure that everyone feels safe and supported.

I'm a bit disappointed that I didn't save some of my better posts on LoveShack.org, but I never thought the site would just disappear like it did. I joined the forum during the summer of 2015, still reeling from some heartbreak. Reading the accounts of others going through similar situations was comforting in a way. Even after my own heartbreak became more of a memory than a daily thing to deal with, I stuck around the forums and became a regular contributor.

It was a nice feeling to know that others found value in my posts. I often received private messages from people letting me know as much. However, it seemed like the mods didn't agree with me. I received more than a handful of moderator-imposed posting limitations.

Late last year, I began to drift away from the forum. I grew frustrated with how often my posts were edited or outright deleted by moderators. I understand the need to maintain civil discourse, but it often felt like the mod team took that aspect far too seriously. They often shielded anyone from well-meaning tough love.

The final straw for me was having a post deleted and my posting privileges restricted for a week without any sort of explanation from the mods. Having your posts go through a mod filter and then often appearing a half day later when the conversation had moved well past the talking point made contributing a pointless exercise.

If this really is the end of the forum, then I'm grateful it served as something of a sanctuary for me during those early days. It allowed me to maybe help or amuse others in the years that followed. However, the sanctions imposed by the mods made the place increasingly difficult to contribute to. I feel like maybe it's best to move on for good, even if the forums do return.

Hey there, I'm Underpants and I've been a member of LoveShack.org for many years. Back in the 2000s, the site was great. Of course, I got into a little trouble here and there, but you could always argue your case, email the moderator, and work it out. This was before Robert/Art Critic (who I used to consider a nice person/friend). I never had a problem with Carhill/William. Neither were moderators in my time. I recall our moderator had a pee wee herman avatar and the name Tony.

Recently, I logged back in and criticized support of Trump in the Political thread. I found a quote by Robert posting as Art Critic supporting Trump. I quoted it and asked why? What is it, given all he has done, that you still stand behind this person? I thought it was a reasonable question that anyone should be able to answer. I was asking the poster Art Critic, not the moderator Robert. I do not see a way to communicate with moderators directly as it used to be. My post was deleted and I was issued some kind of acknowledge your wrongdoings to post again (no way to reply, only acknowledge).

I tried to rejoin in April, and most of my posts were edited with content removed and edited, which altered the context of my posts. Other posters inquired if I was okay. My last attempt felt safe, a gardening thread, sharing gardening tips and how to grow our own food in a pandemic (did not use scary pandemic word). Just sharing tips. Again, my posts were modified, and I was issued an "acknowledge to post" warning with no way to ask... what?

So I logged out and good luck.

There was a movement a few years ago (2015?) for Lovecrowd, by long-term banned members, but I do not see it available any longer.

I just worry that without deleting my account, the moderators can just make up words, as they already do, and I have no control. No option to delete my account.

It's sad to see that LoveShack.org isn't what it used to be. It used to be a cool place.

Been a member of LoveShack.org for a long time now, and let me tell you, it's been a wild ride. I miss the people, you know? But I always knew that the site would eventually go down one way or another. It's just the way things go sometimes. And honestly, I think a big part of it was due to the major partiality from some of the mods. It felt like they were always watching, always critiquing every little thing we said.

Back in the day, the forums were really fast-paced and exciting. But about a year after Tony left, things started to get really weird. The moderation seemed to be all over the place. Sometimes they were in a good mood and everyone could speak freely. Other times, they were in a bad mood and everyone got banned. And there was definitely some major partiality going on. Certain mods would let their favorites slide, while others would crack down hard on anyone who didn't share their beliefs.

But what really got me was the off-topic moderations. They were completely overboard with this one. So many great conversations were ruined because of it. And if you deviated even slightly from the topic and it happened to be a bad day for the mod on duty, you were banned. It was ridiculous. And when members tried to speak up about it, they were told to just deal with it because there's a big internet out there.

Now, I know my review might sound like a bit of a rant, but I just want to say that I really did learn a lot from the members over the years. And I genuinely wish the best for all of them. I've heard rumors that the reason the site is down is because the owner/operator passed away, but no one really knows for sure. I just hope that's not the case.

This board has a major issue with a little guy named William who thinks he's the boss of everything. He's always banning people left and right, like he's some kind of king or something. If you say something he doesn't like, he'll come after you like a monkey on a mission. It's pretty clear that he thinks being an admin on a message board is the most important thing in the world. But most people have bigger dreams than that, you know?

William also likes to show off his writing skills, but honestly, it's not that impressive. You can tell that's all he's got going for him. I bet he's just a lonely little man sitting in his mom's basement, typing away in the dark. He probably gets so mad when someone disagrees with him that he throws a tantrum and hits the ban button. It's kind of sad, really.

The rest of the board is full of people who don't seem to have jobs or anything better to do. Some of them have posted thousands and thousands of times. The OW/OM board is especially entertaining. It's full of women who are dating married men and think they're going to live happily ever after. But of course, it never works out that way. They always end up getting dumped or replaced by someone else. It's pretty pathetic, really.

But you know what they say - there's no cure for stupid. And sometimes, stupid can be pretty funny. Just be careful if you decide to post on this board. William might come after you like a monkey on a rampage.

I got banned from LoveShack.org (loveshack.org) a few years back, and I gotta say, the mods (or some of them at least) seemed to have a real toxic incel mindset. You know, those guys who think they're entitled to a girlfriend who will worship them and put up with all sorts of abusive behavior. Back then, we already knew about these misogynistic incels and their creepy little movement, and it seemed like some of the mods were sympathetic to them. Whichwayisup was one of the few women who seemed to have any patience for these guys, but it never did any good.

Honestly, it's hard to say which was worse: the PUA advocates who thought incels would have more success with women if they treated them badly enough, or the angry incels themselves. And don't even get me started on the "don't accept friend-zoning from women" nonsense. If you're a woman, you're supposed to have sex with these guys or else you're a terrible person. Yeah, no thanks.

Honestly, I'm kind of glad I got banned from LoveShack.org. Once I got away from all that toxic nonsense, it was easier to trust men again. I actually heard about the site shutting down because of the Toronto story, and I was curious to see what kind of reaction there would be on LoveShack.org. I was pretty sure there would be a bunch of incel guys expressing sympathy for the killer and blaming women for not wanting to sleep with them. But it turns out the site shut down before that happened. Still, I can't help but wonder if the killer was one of those incel guys who used to post on LoveShack.org.

One of the mods on LoveShack.org even had a picture of Ted Bundy and his mom as his avatar. William, I think his name was. And it turns out he was the poster known as Carhill. He was a bit more subtle than some of the other incels, but his bitterness and bile towards women was still pretty obvious.

Honestly, LoveShack.org was just a socially acceptable version of those creepy incel forums that the media has been talking about lately. I'm not sorry to see it go.

I gotta say, my experience with LoveShack.org was pretty good at first. But then, things started to go downhill real fast. The mods there are a real piece of work, let me tell ya. They'll just delete your posts for no reason and then give you a "Friendly Reminder" which is basically just a slap on the wrist. And they won't even tell you what you did wrong! It's like they're just making up rules as they go along. And if you look at the posts they don't delete, it's pretty clear that they're just deleting stuff they don't agree with. I talked to some other people on the site and they said they've had the same problem for years.

I was worried that LoveShack.org was becoming a place of censorship, and then the owner, Paul, announced that they were getting rid of one of the reaction options. And sure enough, the mods started cracking down even harder after that.

But the worst part of the site is this group of women who are just so bitter and jaded. They'll attack any advice that men give about dating, even if it's just basic stuff like being confident and building chemistry. They call it "Pick Up Artist" advice and act like it's some kind of manipulation. One woman even said that asking a woman out to dinner instead of coffee was just a way to get her drunk and take advantage of her. It's insane!

And then there's this whole Groupthink thing going on. People just give terrible advice that doesn't work and then pat each other on the back for it. One woman said that she goes on coffee dates because 80% of her first dates never lead to a second date. And then she said she doesn't bother building chemistry! It's like they're all just stuck in this cycle of failure and they don't even want to try to improve.

Honestly, LoveShack.org is one of the worst forums I've ever been on. I won't be going back.

I gotta say, I've been on LoveShack.org for a while now, and while there are some things that bug me, overall it's a pretty good site. Sure, I've been moderated a few times, but I get it - they gotta keep things under control. Carhill, the mod, is alright, I guess. He can be a bit annoying, but I guess that's just part of the job.

The rules can be a bit dumb sometimes, though. I mean, come on, we're all adults here. We should be able to use whatever language we want, as long as we're not being mean to someone. I once got moderated for saying "cucumber." Like, seriously? That's just ridiculous.

But I do have some sympathy for the mods. I used to run a site myself, and it was a total dictatorship. If someone annoyed me, I'd just ban them. LoveShack.org attracts a lot of trolls, too, so I know it's not an easy job to keep things under control.

I was a bit worried when the site went down for a couple of weeks a while back. The mods said it could just disappear one day, and I guess they were right. But who knows, maybe something else will come along. The site could use a bit of an update, anyway. The app was pretty hard to read on, so if I had the time, I'd try to make a better one myself.

One thing I really like about LoveShack.org is that there's usually some good advice to be found. Sure, there are some people who just keep posting the same thing over and over, hoping to get someone to agree with them. But there are also some really smart and helpful people on there. And it's always nice when you can help someone out with a real-life problem.

Of course, there are also some people who just don't want to listen to advice. They keep posting the same thing over and over, even though everyone is telling them they need to do something different. Those people can be pretty frustrating, and I think the mods should probably ban them if they keep it up.

But overall, LoveShack.org is a pretty good site. It's not perfect, but what site is? As long as you're willing to put up with a few annoying rules and some occasional moderation, you can find some good advice and maybe even help someone out.

I was a new member on LoveShack,org and a popular Online analyst, Master Level and Influencer on another well known Forum, And they today Banned me from the site. Not sure why. I had the most intelligent and wise wisdom and diplomatic advice in helping others. Maybe they are just jealous or even bias. Please, Check into their bad behavior. It is most unfair. I have belonged to this other Popular forum for 10 years and I have never once had any issues.

I gotta say, LoveShack.org is a pretty sweet spot to hang out online. There's a whole bunch of folks on there with some real big personalities, and they've got some seriously wild stories to share. I gotta give a shoutout to Haydn for keeping me in stitches with all his jokes and banter - that guy's a real hoot!

Now, I gotta admit, the political scene on LoveShack.org is a bit too uptight for my taste. I got myself in a bit of hot water back in early 2017 when I made a little joke about the big cheese in the White House, and next thing I know, my account's on lockdown. And let me tell you, that "temporary restriction" lasted a whole lot longer than I thought it would. I couldn't even get back on the site until March of this year! I mean, come on, mods, give a guy a break, am I right?

But hey, I'm not one to hold a grudge. LoveShack.org is still a pretty rad place to be, even if they're a bit strict about the politics. The only thing that really grinds my gears is all the armchair psychologists on there. I mean, who do these folks think they are, diagnosing people left and right like they're some kind of experts? It's a real pet peeve of mine.

All that being said, I'm gonna miss the heck out of LoveShack.org. It's been a real eye-opener, seeing all the different perspectives on the same issues. Sure, there's some echo chambers on there when it comes to politics, but you can't deny that there's a whole lot of knowledge to be gained from all those different viewpoints. It's been a huge help in trying to make sense of human behavior, that's for sure.

Loveshack.org is a website that claims to offer relationship advice to people of all ages. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the advice given on this site is often flawed and unreliable. Many of the posters on Loveshack are middle-aged or older, and they seem to be struggling with their own relationships. Even when these older posters try to give advice to younger people, their advice is often misguided and unhelpful.

As a young woman myself, I would caution other young people against trusting the advice given on Loveshack. Many of the posters on this site are divorced and seem to be more interested in bragging about their sexual conquests than in offering genuine advice. Furthermore, many of these posters can't even spell or type properly, which makes it difficult to take their advice seriously.

It's important to remember that just because someone is older doesn't mean they know more about relationships than you do. In fact, as a young person, you may be more educated and informed than some of the baby boomers on Loveshack. It's also important to remember that people on this site often don't take responsibility for their own failed relationships. Instead, they blame their exes and refuse to see their own role in the breakup.

In short, Loveshack.org is not the best relationship forum out there. If you're looking for genuine advice and support, you're better off looking elsewhere. The people on this site are often dysfunctional and insecure, and they're not qualified to help you with your problems. Don't waste your time on Loveshack.org.

My experience with LoveShack.org was not the best. Although I appreciate the effort put into maintaining the site, it seems like favoritism is a common occurrence. If you're not a regular poster or one of the moderators' favorite members, they will flag and silence you without hesitation. It's as if they don't care about your opinion or input.

If you try to defend yourself or reply in a similar manner to an established poster, you will be labeled as hostile and argumentative. The reasons given for this will be vague and applied arbitrarily, leaving you with no explanation or understanding of why you were silenced.

Moreover, established members can get away with a one-size-fits-all approach to any issue, without even acknowledging the finer points of the discussion. If someone challenges their opinion with a simple "yeah, right...", they will be silenced as well.

I cannot recommend LoveShack.org unless you have a thick skin and enjoy seeing people with legitimate issues thrown to the virtual mob. If your discussion style is basic with a healthy dose of fake moralizing, then this site may be for you. However, if you're looking for a fair and open discussion, I suggest looking elsewhere.

I used to be a member of LoveShack.org for a few years until it crashed or died for good in late March 2018. At first, I was quite enthusiastic about the forum, as it seemed like a mostly good community. There were some pretty blunt and direct posters who would call you out if you said something out of line or plain dumb, but nothing worse than other forums on the internet.

I was also moderated fairly often, and I was put in the cooler a couple of times for using profanity, though it was never aimed at anyone. Then I learned about the very strict policy of William and Robert to never use cuss words. All good, so far. I was barely moderated for the last year I was there.

Over the years, some genuine and insightful members contributed to the forum, while others were bullies who were probably unhappy with their own lives and had tens of thousands of posts on an obscure vBulletin forum that was probably going to die someday. PAUL, the founder, abandoned the ship many years back and never seemed to care much about his own site anymore.

I won't go into further detail about William or Robert, but they did a good job at getting rid of trolls and spammers. I don't know how or why the site died, but it's a closed chapter for me, even if it's back someday. It's a shame, really, because LoveShack.org had the potential to be a great resource for people seeking advice and support in their relationships. But alas, all good things must come to an end.

loveshack.org is a forum that some people may find helpful, but it's not for everyone. It seems to cater more to middle-aged white Americans who have been divorced or have had a lot of failed relationships. If you're a millennial, a person of color, LGBTQ, single, a professional, or someone who is trying to be more successful, you may not find what you're looking for on this forum.

I posted on loveshack.org briefly when I was in my 20s, but I found that the older posters (who had been divorced and cheated on their spouses) were often wrong about things. I wouldn't recommend this forum to anyone in their 20s or 30s who is looking for good feedback. It seems like you have to be a certain type of person to fit in on loveshack.org.

It's been a few years since I last visited the forum, and now that I'm in a healthier place, I can see that the environment there can be toxic. The real world is not like loveshack.org, and I think it's important to remember that.

For those who do enjoy the forum and have been on there for a long time, I have noticed that many of the same posters don't have much of a support system in their lives (they have admitted this themselves). If you already have a good support system, you may not find much value in loveshack.org.

LoveShack.org has been around for about 15 years, which is pretty impressive for a relationship website. However, it's probably a good time for it to call it quits. While some of the stories shared on the site may not have been entirely truthful, they were certainly entertaining. Unfortunately, some of the regulars on the site were a bit full of themselves and gave poor advice. The moderators could also be irrational at times. Despite these issues, there were people who genuinely needed an outside perspective on their problems, and LoveShack.org provided that for them.

One thing that was a bit over the top on the site was the "tough love" approach. Some of the regulars lacked empathy and seemed to be there just to make themselves feel better or to laugh at others. However, there were also people who were in genuine distress and needed support.

Many of the regulars on LoveShack.org migrated to another site called Diversion Forum, which is still very active. They even tried to recruit members from LoveShack.org by sending them invites via private messages. Once they joined, they had to promise to keep the forum a secret. However, I've heard that there is a section of the forum dedicated to trash-talking LoveShack.org posters and trying to find their personal information. This is definitely a breach of anonymity and privacy, so it's probably a good thing that LoveShack.org is being taken down.

Overall, LoveShack.org provided a valuable service to many people over the years. While there were certainly some issues with the site, it was a place where people could go for advice and support. It's sad to see it go, but hopefully, people will find other resources to help them with their relationship problems.

Loveshack.org is a site that has unfortunately ceased to exist. Some speculate that the negative reviews that were left here may have contributed to its downfall. However, I personally enjoyed some of the more philosophical and political discussions that took place on the site. It was a great place to engage with people who had different opinions and perspectives on relationships, life, and philosophy.

While Loveshack.org was a great place for general discussions, I do think that people seeking advice for their specific situations may have regretted putting their personal information out there. It's always a risk to share personal details online, and it's important to be cautious about who you trust with that information.

One thing that I didn't particularly enjoy about Loveshack.org was the presence of a user named Carhill/William. He was known by the nickname "Carbundy" by some of the regulars on the site. He went through a phase where he used pictures of Ted Bundy as his avatar, and he often expressed a desire to see the population thinned out by some sort of plague or atrocity. It's not surprising that his presence on the site may have contributed to its eventual downfall.

Despite its flaws, Loveshack.org was a place where some great conversations and even some fun drama took place. Some users even became real-life friends and even got married. It's a shame that the site ended on such a low note, but it will always be remembered as a place where people could come together to discuss important topics and connect with others.

This site was super helpful back in the day, like 2013, when I was going through my first heartbreak. I needed some advice, comfort, and empathy that I couldn't find in real life. I learned a lot about relationships, society, and humanity. But let me tell you, some people on there were just plain rude and harmful to those who were seeking help. They just wanted to be heard, you know? Or they wanted to give 'tough love' when it wasn't even necessary. And don't even get me started on the anti-feminists who use the word 'feminist' like it's a bad thing. Like, come on people, get with the times!

One thing that really grinded my gears was the 'like' button. You could give some solid advice and get zero likes, but then the popular cool kid would give the exact same advice three pages later and get ten likes. It's like, what the heck? And don't even think about standing up to the bullies on there, because they'll just come after you. It's like high school all over again.

But I will say, the spin-off site was pretty good. I found it to be supportive and helpful. But little did I know, they were just laughing behind my back. I mean, heaven forbid your political opinions differ from someone else's. And if you challenge their views? Forget about it.

I think the problem with a lot of posters on there is that they don't see the grey area. It's just their own truth, you know? But hey, that's life. Most of the facts about life and relationships are social, not brute facts. It's just the way it is.

I'm sad that the site is gone, but to be honest, I had enough of it anyway. Reading about problems all the time starts to get you down, you know? But it's hard to let go of the site because it was the last chapter of that relationship I'm still clinging to. Ah, well. Life goes on.

I was lookin' for a place where I could talk about my relationship problems with other folks who understand what I'm goin' through. That's what LoveShack.org says it's all about. And sure, there were some people who were helpful and supportive, but things went downhill real fast.

Before I knew it, people were sayin' some real nasty stuff about me. And the mods didn't seem to care one bit. They let people say whatever they wanted, even if it was hurtful or untrue. It was like a hatefest, and I was the main target.

I'm not the only one who's had a bad experience on this site. Lots of people who are feelin' vulnerable go there for help, only to get torn down by strangers on the internet. It's not right, and it's not what they say they're all about.

I ended up deletin' my account and askin' for all my stuff to be taken off their server. But who knows if they'll actually do it. I'm worried that people will start spreadin' lies about me on social media, and I'll be the one who suffers.

If you're lookin' for a supportive community to talk about your relationship problems, LoveShack.org ain't it. Stay away if you don't wanna get hurt.

I've been on LoveShack.org (LS) for a while now and I have to say, I've had some good times there. I've "met" a few lovely people and have even had some posters reach out to me privately to tell me that I've helped them. It's a great feeling to know that you've made a positive difference in someone else's life.

However, I have to admit that in recent years, posting on LS has felt a bit like living in a country run by a dictatorship. It's like you have to watch every word you say or risk being hauled in for questioning and jailed without trial. I've been on several other forums at the same time and I have to say, I've never encountered such strict rules before. It wasn't always like this, but things really started to ramp up around 2014.

Now, I know there are other forums out there. I'm surprised that anyone would be surprised by this. We live in a free world (well, most of us do) and adults can do as they please. Just because someone posts on one forum doesn't mean they can't post on others. If someone is being pulled away from LS by the mere existence of another forum, maybe they're having a better experience there for a variety of reasons.

Anyway, I just wanted to say RIP LS and I hope the owner is doing okay. It's certainly not his fault that LS became what it did.