First post on this topic for me, but I've been a member here long enough to know this is the right place to ask.
The number of platforms out there is honestly overwhelming and the quality gap between them is massive. Some are clearly just trying to extract credit card info, some are ghost towns, and a handful are genuinely worth your time. The hard part is telling them apart without wasting money in the process.
Anonymous browsing before committing to a signup saves a lot of wasted time.
The specific things I'm trying to nail down:
- Whether advertised features actually work as described
- Real user success rates in my general area
- Safety and reporting features
- Overall reputation among long-term users
Would really appreciate hearing from people who have actually used these and can give honest feedback rather than just repeating what the marketing says.