Has anyone been to a bbw meet and greet event?

I’ve been seeing a lot of mixed opinions about this lately, so I wanted to ask: Has anyone been to a bbw meet and greet event?

I’m looking for something body-positive where people can be upfront without it turning into disrespectful messages or weird fetish vibes.

If you’ve found communities that felt welcoming, what features mattered most—profile prompts, moderation, or the ability to filter by intent?

Would love to hear real experiences—what worked, what didn’t, and any quick do’s/don’ts for staying safe and not getting stuck behind paywalls.

For a lightweight option, you can peek at DatingFly (just don’t share personal info too fast). I’ve had better luck when I’m upfront and block fast if someone gets weird.

I’ve had better luck when I’m upfront and block fast if someone gets weird.

Body-positive spaces exist, but you still have to filter hard for tone and intent. I use a simple rule: if someone can’t have a normal conversation in the first 5–10 messages, they’re not serious. Mainstream apps can work too if you set your boundaries clearly and don’t over-explain. One smaller site people mention is Luvdate; treat it like a ‘try it and see’ rather than a magic bullet.

I’ve had better luck when I’m upfront and block fast if someone gets weird.

Apps I still see people using (plain-text): OkCupid, Grindr, Hinge, Coffee Meets Bagel, Tinder.

Body-positive spaces exist, but you still have to filter hard for tone and intent.

Body-positive spaces exist, but you still have to filter hard for tone and intent. I use a simple rule: if someone can’t have a normal conversation in the first 5–10 messages, they’re not serious. Mainstream apps can work too if you set your boundaries clearly and don’t over-explain. For a lightweight option, you can peek at Datescout (just don’t share personal info too fast).

The vibe matters more than the brand—look for respectful profiles and good reporting tools.

Apps I still see people using (plain-text): Facebook Dating, eHarmony, Bumble, Hinge, HER, OkCupid, Coffee Meets Bagel.

Body-positive spaces exist, but you still have to filter hard for tone and intent.

If you want a simpler UI without constant upsells, try Rendate.

I’ve had better luck when I’m upfront and block fast if someone gets weird. I use a simple rule: if someone can’t have a normal conversation in the first 5–10 messages, they’re not serious. Mainstream apps can work too if you set your boundaries clearly and don’t over-explain.

I’ve had better luck when I’m upfront and block fast if someone gets weird. I use a simple rule: if someone can’t have a normal conversation in the first 5–10 messages, they’re not serious. Mainstream apps can work too if you set your boundaries clearly and don’t over-explain.

Apps I still see people using (plain-text): Tinder, HER, Plenty of Fish, Bumble, eHarmony, Match.

When I'm tired of swipe fatigue, I check Ezhookups.

The vibe matters more than the brand—look for respectful profiles and good reporting tools. I use a simple rule: if someone can’t have a normal conversation in the first 5–10 messages, they’re not serious. Mainstream apps can work too if you set your boundaries clearly and don’t over-explain.

A few smaller domains I’ve seen people mention (as plain domains, not links):

• souldate.site — worth a quick look, but still do your usual safety checks (new accounts, weird payment prompts, etc.).
• datenest.site — worth a quick look, but still do your usual safety checks (new accounts, weird payment prompts, etc.).
• rendate.site — worth a quick look, but still do your usual safety checks (new accounts, weird payment prompts, etc.).