Finding a decent free dating site about a decade ago was an impossible task; they just didn't exist. Plenty of Fish changed that playing field forever, and now there are more free dating sites popping up every day that I can keep track of.

We're just at the last stretch of the 2012 Dating Readers' Choice Awards, and I'd love to know what free dating site(s) you love. Last year OkCupid took the prize, with Plenty of Fish and Mingle2 in a tie for second. There's no log in requirement anymore - just a quick form to fill out and a submit at the bottom, to nominate your favorite, free hangout to meet other singles online: 2012 Dating Readers' Choice Awards.

2012 Best Free Dating Site originally appeared on About.com Dating on Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 12:03:36.

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I'm curious. How many people really aren't prepared for Valentine's Day? And how many single people shun the holiday completely? Vote now in the poll below by clicking on the link you choose.

• Yes, I was ready months ago.
• Yes, I planned it all recently.
• I have most of my plans solidified.
• No, I haven't started.
• No, I am not celebrating Valentine's Day this year.
• No, I don't celebrate Valentine's Day at all.

Are You Ready for Valentine's Day? originally appeared on About.com Dating on Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 03:01:51.

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A few weeks have passed without much fanfare in the 2012 Dating Readers' Choice awards. Nominations haven't been pouring in like they did last year (likely because of the sign-in requirement to nominate) although you can now share your nominations via Twitter and Facebook. This time last year I had thousands of write-in nominations - and would love a similar number this year for the final voting period. Last year's nominees for Best Overall Dating Site included eHarmony, Match.com, Mingle2, OkCupid, and Zoosk. This year, I'd love to see other well-known sites on that list, such as Plenty of Fish, JDate or Chemistry.com, or up-and-comers that have a lot to offer but don't have a huge following, yet, such as HowAboutWe, easyflirt, or Engage.

Want to nominate a dating site that, you feel, offers the best overall experience for singles today? Feel free to comment on this post, or fill in this form: 2012 Dating Readers' Choice Awards.

Best Overall Dating Site 2012 originally appeared on About.com Dating on Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at 00:17:12.

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