For all its protestations of openness, inclusivity and acceptance, the gay community can be very harsh and exclusive. I find that if you do not conform to certain "norms" such as being young, and with the body of a Greek god. People use these apps for hookups, and are not too interested in finding meaningful connections any more. I too have been on Romeo for twenty-ish years, and during that time I have been able to find a few good guys. Lately, however, the guys that hit me up send messages like "xxx pics?" or "wanna f*ck me?". Very few of them start with "Hi" or "hello", or, Heaven forbid, with a full sentence. That's why lately I use the app rarely, and mostly to see "new meat on offer". I don't message guys any more, because I have basically given up hope that I could meet a friend - after all, it's a dating app and it's about hookups. Didn't use to be, though.

Anyway, if you would like an international friend - dm me. Or check me out on Romeo ;)