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.
A friend of mine matched with someone who said they were training their pet goldfish to do tricks. They even sent videos of the fish following a little stick around in the tank. It was so comical.
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.
One of the most prevalent ebay horror stories is when the item gets lost in transit. The tracking shows it's been shipped but then it disappears. Buyers are left in a lurch as they've paid for the item but don't have it. Sellers may blame the shipping company and the shipping company may say it was the seller's fault in packaging. Ebay then has to step in to mediate, which can be a long and drawn - out process.
One common 'Popeyes Horror Story' is the wrong order. You order a specific meal with certain sides and end up with something completely different. It's frustrating, especially if you have dietary restrictions or just had your heart set on that particular order.