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I've been mulling this over for a while and figured I'd just ask the community directly. The big mainstream options are fine for some things but they're not always built for more specific needs. Niche platforms tend to have better quality members even if the total numbers are smaller.
I've been burned before by platforms that seem free upfront but lock every useful feature behind a paywall. I just want to know what's actually worth trying.
- See if the platform has an actual support channel, not just a FAQ bot
- Use a dedicated email address when signing up to contain spam
- Check if profiles show a last-active timestamp before engaging