This topic comes up a lot in my circle and I figured it's worth getting real opinions from people here.
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.
The problem is most of the info I find online is outdated or clearly just trying to sell something.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.
- Reverse image search any profile photo you're unsure about
- Use a throwaway email for sign-up
- Always check for recent reviews, not just the homepage testimonials
- Check if the site has been mentioned in any data breach reports
Even negative experiences are useful — helps narrow down what to avoid.
One name I've seen come up more than once lately is Ezhookups — not sure if anyone here has used it but curious.