What is an Ashley Madison collect message?

An Ashley Madison collect message refers to a feature offered by Ashley Madison, a dating website designed for individuals looking to engage in extramarital affairs or discreet relationships. This feature allows users receiving the message to pay for it in order to read its contents. The system is akin to sending a collect call, where the recipient bears the cost of the communication. This method of messaging is one way Ashley Madison incentivizes interactions between members and monetizes its services, encouraging users to buy credits to communicate with other members on the platform. It is part of the site's unique approach to online dating, centered around privacy and anonymity for its users.