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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In response to all the negative and frankly petty reviews, which predominantly come from bitter trolls who were booted off the site, I'm happy to say Joe tonight (4/3/2020) announces that Fitlads... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

used to love this site, not sure what happened but am no longer a member. one evening i was creating some 'off with your clothes' signs and went to me kitchen to boil up four litres of water in me two... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

so many trolls who were booted off the site posting so many bad reviews the site has a fair greater sense of community than every other gay social network site the new version of the site is f... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Admittedly, Richard was once Francesca, but our love is stronger than steal, wider than Andrea's waistline, and as deep as Jordan's snatch. Only through Fitlads did I finally lose my innocence, a... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fitlads the abuse cult…

Fitlads when I was a member back in 2008 it was - hmm a bit shady & had a lot of dodgy unstable guys on it, I suffered a lot of abuse from guys I ended up in closed relationships with from this site.

Now…. Though- Since I stopped using fitlads I’ve had better luck finding a genuine guy in life. I now have a family of my own & 2 children. And about to get married.

This goes to show fitlads was not a good dating site. Although there may have been a few descent guys on it. Most of them was just scum of the earth that took drugs, bullied and abused people. The chat rooms was full of people looking for a fight. It is best it’s now closed !

I called it the “abuse cult” towards the end.

Fitlads destroyed my early 20’s upto my early 30’s. I’m happy it’s closed. But the truth of the matter. The abusers are still out there now using other free apps.

My advice to anyone looking for a genuine relationship is to find apps that charge for memberships only. that “Never gives free profiles”. Because only the people looking to use and abuse people will use the free profile apps. It’s the free dating profiles where you find all kind of dodgy characters that are good at hiding the dark shady side until they’ve trapped you.

Be carful who you’re talking too on free dating profiles... They may be nice at first. But people are sly, stay safe and always tell someone who your dating…!!! … I’m not surprised fitlads is one of the apps a serial killer was using and is now serving life in prison…

I too met a number of abusers on this site that destroyed my life! I’m not joking!

I’ve edited my review to protect myself…

Just be very careful who you trust. Even if they’re attractive!

August 9, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalled

Appalled, the forums are full of bullies. Was bullied off by hoovset and stovesy. Have been trying to ring admin to complain but the number is almost always engaged. The one time I did get through, they hung up mid conversation, they don't care.

May 25, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Closed for the best

The site is closed it was run to the ground by Adam and the owner even. Even allowing the paedophiles on the site to have pics of lads young as 12 but it was struck off not just run into the ground.

February 7, 2022
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Mad Sight

Mad sight. Died 2020. Now there is a spin off sight with some odd characters to say the least. Jaedon, loves himself. Dooby who eats too much. Bob, a builder who thinks he's a michelen starred chef. A man in shorts who likes his legs to much. Spermoside, constantly uploads pictures of his office. Coyote, gets annoyed at people who don't work. DoctorZ, but he is no Dr. Ric who pretends he lives in Minchester.

December 2, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor

Dreadful restaurant. Drab decor. Can hear staff swearing and shouting in the kitchen. Grumpy waitress. Food took a long time to arrive and when it did, it was cold and dry. And for some odd reason, they employ a woman who constantly walks around carrying a candelabra with lit candles on a silver tray. Then there is the heavy jazz music playing in the background.

October 19, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Where do I start

Where do I start? Although gone or "washed up", I never rated it fondly, site was run by a temperamental pair of queens who quite frankly had serious mental health issues (despite the site being called fitlads, they were both being incredibly minging to look at (David & Joe)), they deleted members who didn't find them funny or have more "conservative" view points even when they were paid premium members which helped keep the site going lol. The forums were always full of the same dreary cliquey mundane types who didn't like outsiders and try and humilate them on the forums for a cheap thrill. Drug taking was a common feature on the forums also, with people literally bragging how good the hottest new drugs on the scene were....no wonder it ceases to be! Good riddance to bad rubbish.

June 11, 2021
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Shame hope for a replacement

Gutted to see this site has completely fallen off the net.
It had a large clientele back in the late 00’s then Grindr ofcourse ruined that.

Would so like an app initiative like fitlads to start again... it’s a kink and lifestyle connecting point that would boast a lot of value and use during this pandemic

October 8, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Looks like fitlads has kicked the bucket

Looks like fitlads has died. The trolls will have to find somewhere else to troll. The phone w's are going to have to find somewhere else to phone. Llamas are going to have to find somewhere else to llama. Jaedon is going to have to find somewhere else to post links to the songs of his album, Popped in, Souled out. But most of all, a big round of applause must go to admin for the systematic destruction of the site .

August 15, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I joined this 3 weeks ago and still…

I joined this 3 weeks ago and still waiting for my account to be approved. On second thoughts I deleted my account due the amount of crazy people on the site. One member who is on it 24/7 and thinks he's a Llama and posts the biggest drivel ever. He also constant posts pictures of Llamas with unfunny captions. Mental heath issues springs to mind. One other member thinks he's a goat. Hard to believe but it's all so true. Most of the other members who post in the forums are just as crazy

July 22, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fitlads is NOT closing!!!

In response to all the negative and frankly petty reviews, which predominantly come from bitter trolls who were booted off the site, I'm happy to say Joe tonight (4/3/2020) announces that Fitlads will remain albeit in a slightly streamlined version!!

Final details are still being worked on and I'm sure updates will be released as and when possible!

The site has existed for 17 years and looks set to continue and evolve!
Nice one Joe and the team!!

March 4, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

WHATS GOING ON We have been using this site for 15 yeas

Hi we have been using this site for about 15 year me and my bf we have just stumbled on to this site and shocked what we have read We have all ways payed every time we get asked on the site this has shocked use that the site is closing down we have not had any info by email or on site and we have pay every 3 month. I have just got a new pc I have ask for a password reset 3 times and not got a email back. So am asking old or new owner WHAT IS GOING ON and why have you not told use this is happing. Can you get back to use on here or by email THANKS hotladsblackpool

February 14, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bye Bye Fitlads

I'm really happy that Fitlads or should I say "Vilelads" is closing down on 28th February 2020: everything that I said about the site and its finances upon my departure from the site and my review of January 2017 has come to pass.

A lot of people including Admin at the time said I was talking rubbish and questioned my attack on its owners but I most definitely have the last and the loudest laugh on this one. I will definitely have a celebratory drink to Fitlads' demise on its final day.

I'm just amazed that the site lumbered on for three more years than I expected lol.

Earlier this year Joe the owner said that the site would "continue but on a more streamlined basis". What a joke!! Couldn't even close his own website/server down on time and went back on his announcement, cynically raking more money in from his premium members for not many features.

Update: 20th August 2020, FITLADS.net has finally popped its clogs. HOORAY! VICTORY IS OURS!! 😁 (ie. Not for Joe McDougall and his cronies)

February 8, 2020
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