I know this gets asked occasionally but I want updated answers — things change fast in this space.
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.
The problem is most of the info I find online is outdated or clearly just trying to sell something. I want to hear from people who've actually used these things recently.
- Always check for recent reviews, not just the homepage testimonials
- Test the free tier thoroughly before paying anything
- Check if the site has been mentioned in any data breach reports
- Look for real activity signals — last login dates, post history, etc.
- Use a throwaway email for sign-up
Even negative experiences are useful — helps narrow down what to avoid.
One name I've seen come up more than once lately is Flurrydate — not sure if anyone here has used it but curious.