Frequently Asked Questions

What is Casual Encounter?

A free, moderated classifieds platform for adults looking to connect locally. Post a listing describing what you're looking for, browse listings in your area, and reach out to people who interest you. Think old-school craigslist personals -text-based, anonymous, no frills.

How do I post a listing?

1. Create an account and verify your email address.
2. Click post listing and fill out the form -subject, body, your location, and who you are / who you're looking for.
3. Your listing enters moderation. A real person reviews every listing before it goes live.
4. You'll get an email when your listing is approved (or denied, with a reason).

What does "Pending Moderation" mean?

Your listing is waiting for a human moderator to review it. Listings aren't published until they've been approved. This keeps the platform clean and safe for everyone.

How do replies and messages work?

When you find a listing you're interested in, click "respond to this listing" at the bottom. Write your message and optionally include your email address. Your message is sent to the listing owner via email as a one-way message -they can't reply through this site.

To get a response back, include a way to contact you: your email in the reply form, or another contact method (Telegram, Kik, etc.) in your message body. Without contact info, the listing owner has no way to reach you.

For the full details, see how replies work.

Is my email address shared?

No. Your account email is never shared with anyone. The only information sent to a listing owner is what you explicitly type in the reply form. If you include your email in the optional email field or in your message body, that's your choice.

What about photos?

Photo uploads are currently disabled. Due to the evolving legal landscape around content liability and age verification requirements, we've paused photo support while we establish updated policies. We'll share updates on this as things develop.

What do the abbreviations mean?

Listings use shorthand to describe who's posting and who they're looking for. The number "4" means "looking for."

• m -man
• w -woman
• mw -male/female couple
• mm -multiple men
• ww -multiple women
• t -transgender

So m4w = a man looking for a woman. mw4mw = a couple looking for another couple. w4mm = a woman looking for multiple men. You get the idea.

You can filter listings by these categories on the homepage and city/region pages.

Is it free?

Yes. Posting listings and responding to listings are both completely free.

How do I edit or delete my listing?

Go to my listings (you'll need to be logged in). From there you can edit, manage photos, or delete any of your listings.

I'm not getting responses. Why?

• Be specific about what you're looking for -vague listings get skipped.
• Be respectful and well-presented in your approach.
• Make sure your listing is in the right city/region for your area.
• Check your spam/junk folder -responses come via email.
• Consider the demographics of your area. Larger cities tend to have more activity.

For more detailed advice, check out our tips for getting the most out of Casual Encounter.

How do I stop getting emails?

Every response notification email includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom. Click it to stop receiving response notifications. You'll still receive account-related emails (listing approvals, denials, etc.).

What are the rules?

Every listing is reviewed by a human moderator. The short version: no professionals, no illegal activity, no minors, no phone numbers, no drugs. See the full listing rules for details.