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After enough frustrating dead ends, I'm just asking people who've actually been through this. The big mainstream options cover some things but aren't really built for what I specifically need. Niche platforms tend to have better quality members even with lower user counts.
My main worry is landing on something that looks promising but is a graveyard of outdated profiles and fake accounts. Been burned before and it's not fun.
- Check whether profiles show a visible last-active timestamp before engaging
- Always register with a dedicated email address to contain any spam
- Test with a minimal profile for a few days before investing real effort
- Read independent third-party reviews before entering any payment details