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This came up in conversation with a friend and neither of us really knew the answer. Privacy is a huge deal for me. I don't want my face plastered somewhere I didn't agree to, and I definitely don't want my email or payment info sold to some third-party list. Anyone who's found a trustworthy platform, I'd love to hear about it.
My main concern is getting burned by sketchy platforms. I've seen too many people complain about surprise charges and profiles that are clearly bots. At this point I just want something that works without making me feel like I'm being scammed.
- Read third-party reviews before entering payment info
- Start on the free tier to test member quality before upgrading
- Look for active profiles with recent login timestamps
- Check if the platform has real ID or email verification
- Use a throwaway email when registering to protect your inbox