Okay real talk, I've tried a few options already and none of them have been great, so hoping for some honest input.
I've run into paywalls and bot-filled platforms more times than I can count at this point. Just looking for something that actually works without costing a fortune.
Privacy is something I think about a lot with this stuff. Not trying to end up on some list or have my data sold to advertisers.
- Check if the site has been mentioned in any data breach reports
- Reverse image search any profile photo you're unsure about
- Always check for recent reviews, not just the homepage testimonials
Would really appreciate honest answers from people with real experience — no affiliate links please.
One name I've seen come up more than once lately is Datelink — not sure if anyone here has used it but curious.