Another common horror story is when people have long conversations on OkCupid, build up a certain level of expectation, and then when they meet, there is absolutely no chemistry. It's like talking to a completely different person. It can be a huge let - down especially if you had high hopes for the date.
Some users have horror stories about being stalked by their OkCupid matches. They might get excessive messages, or the person might show up at their workplace or home uninvited. This is a serious violation of privacy and safety.
A common one is catfishing. People use fake pictures and identities. You think you're talking to someone really attractive and interesting, but when you meet, it's a completely different person. It's really disappointing.
I had a match who said he was a master of DIY projects. He sent me pictures of his 'handmade' bookshelf which looked like it was about to collapse any second. He was so proud of it though, and that made it really funny.
A girl on OkCupid once went on a date with a guy she had been chatting with for weeks. He took her to a really seedy part of town without warning. When she expressed discomfort, he got angry and started yelling at her. She was terrified and had to find her own way home. It was a horrible experience that made her never want to use the app again.
Well, I once had a date from OkCupid that was just a nightmare. The person I was supposed to meet was completely different from their profile picture. They were also very rude during the date. They made inappropriate comments about other people around us and seemed to have no manners at all. I couldn't wait for the date to end.
Well, once I met a person on OkCupid who seemed really nice at first. But when we met in person, they were completely different. They were overly pushy and wouldn't respect my personal space at all. It was really a horrible experience.
There was a case where a user's OkCupid account got hacked. The hacker started sending inappropriate messages to all of the user's matches. It took a long time to sort out the mess and regain control of the account. It was a nightmare for the user.
Sure. There was this girl I matched with. She talked a great deal about how much she loved animals and was into all these noble causes. But when we went for a coffee, she was extremely rude to the waitress. It was so off - putting as it showed her true character was not what she presented on OkCupid.
Sure. A guy thought he had found a great match on OkCupid. They planned a date at a coffee shop. When he showed up, the girl was with a bunch of her friends who were all really mean to him, making fun of his appearance and the things he said. It was so embarrassing for him.
Finding hidden damages when moving in is also common. The renter might think they are getting a great place, but then notice things like broken plumbing or faulty wiring that the landlord didn't mention. It then becomes the renter's headache to deal with or try to get the landlord to fix.
A common one is false advertising. They promote their teas as having certain health benefits or unique flavors that don't really live up to the hype. For instance, a tea might be advertised as a relaxing herbal blend, but when customers try it, they don't notice any of the promised calming effects.
The most common one is false income claims. ACN reps often over - promise how much money can be made. Another is the lack of real support for newbies. They are left in the dark a lot of the time.