Perhaps we can differentiate people from apps. The likelihood of people being who they say they are goes up dramatically with the length of time they've been on the site and / or the number of certs they have. And apps either work or they don't.
This having been written, we have used kik twice and with success each time. And each time it was to meet a couple who had been on the site for a few years and also had a couple of certs.
We also use google voice, kind of like a burn phone. We really dislike KIK, it seems like an unnecessary service. Generally unless something about someone really seems intriguing about someone, we refuse to use it. When we get to the point of communicating outside of the site, we set up an in person meeting.
Telegram is much better.
We've been moving away from KIK because of their annoying ads to WhatsApp that has video call support. You're not as anonymous with WhatsApp since you have to use a phone number we think it's necessary if you want to actually meet people.
Always! All that social media garbage is a turn off for me.
We use Kik.
For now we're only doing MFM.
Honestly we are not looking for boyfriends or buddies for me... We want playmates to have fun in bed with.
We don't play at our house and don't give out our phone numbers and even have "play names".
For that reason KIK is great.
Last thing we want is some wierdo going pyscho and stalking my wife.
That may change after a a while if we move to couples and/or have multiple.olatdates with the same person
So after being asked if we have it for the unknown number of times I decided to download the app. This was spurred on by a very good meeting with someone who had asked about it. Now the wife said she does not want "another" messaging app especially since she has me handling the "adult activity" communication with her input of course. We will see how it goes. I know overall we would prefer a face to face meeting and conversation over texting and messaging but we might have missed out on a few connections by not having it.
Use google voice. Free , easier and looks like a real number.
We are on another site as well and use kik to communicate because it is not tied to our personal cell numbers. We like the anonymity of it. If Mrs gives a playmate her cell phone # after a play session then she had a really really good time and wants a repeat in the future ;)
SW it isn't nice to make remarks about such a great site like this one. Everyone knows that SLS has the best interface and makes chatting sooo super simple. They even lock topics better than most any other site does with their forums. It is reassuring to know that they guard us so well from dissenting points of view.
People use Kik (or any other messaging system) for one simple reason: it’s far superior to the IM system here. We prefer a four way group with couples so everyone is one the same page and that’s not an option here. We prefer notifications in real time and that’s not an option here either. Yes, Kik public groups are loaded with bots and pic collectors, but that’s not where people are chatting. They are making private groups until comfortable exchanging phone numbers.
"I saw screenshots posted in a fb group of swingers, many of whom are on sls."
Link please.
Neo, it was a screenshot of a conversation with an admin on why something was changed.
I have used kik for many years in the LS. To me it is the most safe and effective way to communicate once I have established initial contact.
Here are a few reasons why:
1) kik is a mobile messaging app that does not require your personal phone number or email. This helps with privacy
2) I am not on sls all the time, and if I am chatting with someone, kik is the best way to reach me
3) you can share any media content that is not connected to sls (you can only share profile photos here)
4) If I discover a fake profile, I can easily delete and black them
I know it is not for everyone and we all have our methods of communication that work for us. I will give my phone number once I am comfortable with someone, but prefer not too.
So in my humble opinion, kik is not a bad idea
Neo,
Yes, SLS has stated in the past that they can review emails for inappropriate content.
Who was posting the screenshots of other peoples conversations they were watching? Has anyone brought this up with SLS? What do the admins say? Do the admit they can read anyone's conversations at a whim?
I saw screenshots posted in a fb group of swingers, many of whom are on sls.
Magjoy, they do? Where is this info given because we’d like to see it for ourselves.
Considering sls reviews people's conversations at whim, which is actually safer or more discreet?
kik as a secondary messaging system is nice, especially if I want to send someone pix that aren't in our profile. I've given my phone number to a few people, but it sounds like it might be a good idea to stop that. I was trying arrange a meeting, and if someone isn't on SLS, he won't get it, so it seemed like the expedient option.
I had thought kik was a hook-up site, which I only joined less than 6 months ago. It's my new message site, but there are a couple people I still text with from here, people we've met and (at least kind of) trust.
I usually use kik after I connect with couple or lady on SLS. Once we start to click on SLS we usually move over to kik for more detail conversation and pic trading.
Using the SLS app, UOcan't get to the forums, and using the website on my phone, messages aren't completely viewable without a little work, so that's annoying. But I've had some success with kik, although there's very little info on people (like none) and images disappear after a little while, which sucks.
SLS is good for finding people though. Much better than other dating sites (like Kasidie and 3some) I've tried.
We enjoy kik! Don't use it a lot anymore, but from time to time it's fine. Nice easy place to share.
Love using KIK. Have met some very nice people who we've gotten to be really close friends in the groups. We also find it very helpful for group chats with people we've met on here. We learned our lesson the hard way not to give out our personal numbers to people from here unfortunately. So, when a four way connection is what is needed and all four need to talk together, it works out way better than here. As far as bots go, it's quite easy to figure out which are bots and we only are in local groups where verification is a must in order to stay and participate. It works very well for us.
Kik is definitely bot city in the public groups. Pretty much anymore we only use it for one on one communication. Its awesome for that.
