Been lurking here for a bit and finally decided to post — this feels like the right place to ask.
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 scam situation has honestly gotten worse over the last couple years. Verification means nothing on a lot of these sites.
- Look for real activity signals — last login dates, post history, etc.
- Always check for recent reviews, not just the homepage testimonials
- Use a throwaway email for sign-up
Even negative experiences are useful — helps narrow down what to avoid.