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Long-time lurker, first-time poster here. I need some real advice from people with experience. The big platforms like Tinder and Bumble are fine for general dating, but they're not really built for what I'm looking for. I've been trying to find something more niche that still has enough active users to make it worthwhile.
I've tried a couple of the big names but ended up disappointed by the member quality. Either the profiles were clearly inactive for years, or I kept running into bots asking me to click some link. Super frustrating.
- Look for active profiles with recent login timestamps
- Use a throwaway email when registering to protect your inbox
- Read third-party reviews before entering payment info
- Start on the free tier to test member quality before upgrading
- Check if the platform has real ID or email verification