Couch Surfing

Sachita · 09-01-2010, 05:23 AM

I ran across this site www.couchsurfing.org and thought how cool it would be to have something like this just for queers. If you think its a good idea maybe we can convince admin to start an area to post a main category for individual post.

Is it safe? read the site. Its pretty cool the way they set it up and people verify each other.

what are your thoughts and would you do it?

lipstixgal · 09-01-2010, 05:30 AM

I love meeting people from all over yes I would do it and I think that it is safe!!

Sachita · 09-01-2010, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by lipstixgal

I love meeting people from all over yes I would do it and I think that it is safe!!

Its very cool how they set it up. You donate money yes, any amount more to verify who you are. Then they send you a post card to the address and a number. You must enter it to become verified. Then people add comments, sort of like reviews and your friends. It gives you additional piece of mind.

If I didnt have all of that I think I might be limited in my criteria. You'd obviously want to check them out surfing or hosting.

lipstixgal · 09-01-2010, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sachita

Its very cool how they set it up. You donate money yes, any amount more to verify who you are. Then they send you a post card to the address and a number. You must enter it to become verified. Then people add comments, sort of like reviews and your friends. It gives you additional piece of mind.

If I didnt have all of that I think I might be limited in my criteria. You'd obviously want to check them out surfing or hosting.

It's a small fee and you get to check them out and surf..I like the fact it gives you peace of mind!!

Sachita · 09-01-2010, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by lipstixgal

It's a small fee and you get to check them out and surf..I like the fact it gives you peace of mind!!

I'll probably surf just as soon as I find a reliable house-sitter/helper. I actual found the link from someone here, their blog so I am hoping she will chime in and tell us what she thinks.

Nawen · 09-01-2010, 07:57 AM

I have friends that went couchsurfing and had no problems.
They loved it!

There are, as far as I know, queer-oriented groups on that site - that might make finding hosts (or being one) easier

.

Couchsurfing is something that I want to throw myself into as soon as I get some free time.
I'll probably start by hosting (more probably guiding/meeting for a coffee, since I'm low on free beds) and meeting some people from the area.

There are good tips on how to be a good host/guest, and I think they'd be good in life in general, not just for couchsurfing.

Enjoy

, if/when you go for it!

Soft*Silver · 09-01-2010, 11:19 AM

there is no way I would do this, nor host someone. To me, this is something that looks good in theory but in practice could be material for a sad ending book.

I am not as trusting as I once was. I am not as open as I once was.

WolfyOne · 09-01-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by softness

there is no way I would do this, nor host someone. To me, this is something that looks good in theory but in practice could be material for a sad ending book.

I am not as trusting as I once was. I am not as open as I once was.

I agree, I couldn't do it either for the same reasons

Maria · 09-01-2010, 03:01 PM

I know several people who've done this in conjunction with backpacking trips, all with good results. I suppose it is risky to some extent but so is much about travel.

Sachita · 09-01-2010, 03:56 PM

I can see where trouble might lie and people being taken advantage of. If you've been hurt then you might be more cautious but you need to take the romantic equation totally out of this. Its not the same thing.

I'll see I can get the person here involved and give feed back. If you explore the site you'll see the safe guards they use and verification. It would be hard for me to host mainly because of all the dogs and I need to expand. I dont have much free time to play house host but that might change in the future.

Its not for everyone but its a great way to meet interesting people.

ComparedToWhom · 09-01-2010, 04:48 PM

I'm the member referenced above. Since I'm posting this via my phone, I'll simply say CouchSurfing has changed my life.... & that I'm currently hosting someone now...Woot! When I get an opportunity I'll come back and elaborate...

ComparedToWhom

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09-01-2010, 05:23 AM	#1
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SoftSilver Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rose cottage Posts: 5,592 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,948 Thanked 15,909 Times in 4,062 Posts Rep Power*: 21474857	there is no way I would do this, nor host someone. To me, this is something that looks good in theory but in practice could be material for a sad ending book. I am not as trusting as I once was. I am not as open as I once was. __________________ Pole bachit, a lis chuye. The field sees, the forest hears

09-01-2010, 03:56 PM	#10
Sachita Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Alpha Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Completely in love Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 3,225 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,564 Thanked 8,993 Times in 2,247 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I can see where trouble might lie and people being taken advantage of. If you've been hurt then you might be more cautious but you need to take the romantic equation totally out of this. Its not the same thing. I'll see I can get the person here involved and give feed back. If you explore the site you'll see the safe guards they use and verification. It would be hard for me to host mainly because of all the dogs and I need to expand. I dont have much free time to play house host but that might change in the future. Its not for everyone but its a great way to meet interesting people. __________________ You either like me or you don't. It took me Twenty-something years to learn how to love myself, I don't have that kinda time to convince somebody else. ~ Daniel Franzese

09-01-2010, 05:30 AM	#2
lipstixgal Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: coupled Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,028 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 201 Thanked 1,690 Times in 1,064 Posts Rep Power: 1494761	I love meeting people from all over yes I would do it and I think that it is safe!!

09-01-2010, 07:57 AM	#6
Nawen Junior Member How Do You Identify?: ♪ Preferred Pronoun?: Name, please, English is not my language :) . Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 30 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 62 Thanked 37 Times in 17 Posts Rep Power: 479	I have friends that went couchsurfing and had no problems. They loved it! There are, as far as I know, queer-oriented groups on that site - that might make finding hosts (or being one) easier . Couchsurfing is something that I want to throw myself into as soon as I get some free time. I'll probably start by hosting (more probably guiding/meeting for a coffee, since I'm low on free beds) and meeting some people from the area. There are good tips on how to be a good host/guest, and I think they'd be good in life in general, not just for couchsurfing. Enjoy , if/when you go for it!

09-01-2010, 03:01 PM	#9
Maria Member How Do You Identify?: Regular, with sugar Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 681 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 472 Thanked 1,333 Times in 501 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	I know several people who've done this in conjunction with backpacking trips, all with good results. I suppose it is risky to some extent but so is much about travel.

09-01-2010, 04:48 PM	#11
ComparedToWhom Junior Member How Do You Identify?: oh geez, a box... if I must, I"ll go with GeNdErQuEeR (100% all-natural, organic) Preferred Pronoun?: don't care as long as it's said respectfully Relationship Status: Rolling solo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: On the road/trail (see pic)... refuel in the Valley of the Sun (AZ) Posts: 23 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2 Thanked 55 Times in 13 Posts Rep Power: 553	I'm the member referenced above. Since I'm posting this via my phone, I'll simply say CouchSurfing has changed my life.... & that I'm currently hosting someone now...Woot! When I get an opportunity I'll come back and elaborate... ComparedToWhom ~~sent via my Etch-A-Sketch by pure magic