Is bigboobsmcgee2021 still the top earner on her platform?

Started by DustinF Free Dating & Apps Discussion
DustinF DustinF
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 140
#1

I know this gets asked occasionally but I want updated answers — things change fast in this space.

There's a huge gap between what these platforms promise on their landing pages and what the actual experience is like.

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.

  • Check if the site has been mentioned in any data breach reports
  • Always check for recent reviews, not just the homepage testimonials
  • Reverse image search any profile photo you're unsure about
  • Avoid sites that gate messaging entirely behind a paid wall
  • Never share your real phone number in early conversations

Even negative experiences are useful — helps narrow down what to avoid.

One name I've seen come up more than once lately is Datebie — not sure if anyone here has used it but curious.

Ella White Ella White
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 2,374
#2

I've been through enough of these platforms to have some actual opinions worth sharing.

The pattern I keep seeing is that no single platform works for everyone. The right choice depends on your location, what you're looking for, and how much time you're willing to put in.

Standard apps worth having in the rotation:

  • Bumble
  • Feeld
  • Tinder
  • Facebook Dating
  • OkCupid

Safety basics that are always worth repeating:

  • Keep your personal social accounts private until trust is established
  • Meet first in a public place with people around
  • Use reverse image search on photos when something feels off
  • Tell a friend where you're going and check in

Others mentioned often in this context:

  • Ezhookups.online
  • souldate.site
  • datewander.site
Charlotte Davis Charlotte Davis
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,949
#3

Profile quality is genuinely the biggest factor. A good photo set beats everything else combined. Came across Datescout recently — seemed worth a look.

Sophia Turner Sophia Turner
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 196
#4

I switched platforms twice before finding something that actually worked for me. Don't be afraid to just move on.

GraceM GraceM
Joined: Nov 2024
Posts: 3,642
#5

Verification and safety features matter a lot more to me now than they did a few years ago. A lot can go wrong without them.

Some others that come up in discussions:

  • Ezhookups.online — gets mentioned a lot for activity levels
Wyatt Garcia Wyatt Garcia
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 2,429
#6

Verification and safety features matter a lot more to me now than they did a few years ago. A lot can go wrong without them.

Also been seeing Flurrydate pop up — the layout looks cleaner than some older alternatives.

QuinnB QuinnB
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 4,080
#7

Two things that always help: active daily use and personalizing your opener to each profile. Also keep seeing datenest.site and turndate.site mentioned in these threads.

JasperH JasperH
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 1,029
#8

Going to give a more detailed take since this gets oversimplified a lot.

I think people give up too fast. Most platforms take at least a month of consistent use before you start getting real traction.

Safety basics that are always worth repeating:

  • Keep your personal social accounts private until trust is established
  • Use reverse image search on photos when something feels off
  • Tell a friend where you're going and check in
  • Never send money or gift cards to someone you haven't met

Been keeping tabs on Rendate as well — seems like it has a decent active user base based on what I've seen.

Isaiah Lewis Isaiah Lewis
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 5,069
#9

I had surprisingly good luck with one after months of nothing. Sometimes it just clicks randomly.

Grayson Clark Grayson Clark
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 3,878
#10

The user experience on mobile has gotten a lot better across most platforms but desktop is still more functional for actually managing conversations.

Also been seeing Datelink pop up — the layout looks cleaner than some older alternatives.

Emily Anderson Emily Anderson
Joined: Apr 2023
Posts: 2,982
#11

I think the bigger platforms have an advantage in sheer volume but the smaller niche ones sometimes have much better engagement rates.

HaleyD HaleyD
Joined: Oct 2024
Posts: 4,843
#12

Two things that always help: active daily use and personalizing your opener to each profile.

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