Been lurking this community for a while and finally decided to post, going by the last few months. I missed the anniversary stream for iamsunflower900, was it good — I know it's a pretty specific question but the information available through normal searches is either outdated or clearly written by people who haven't actually used these platforms.
Speaking generally, my situation: I've been through the trial-and-error phase and burned more time than I'd like to admit on platforms that either weren't active, were flooded with bots, or had features locked so hard behind paywalls that the free version was basically useless, which is not a universal experience.
What I'd really appreciate is honest takes from people who have actually been there, especially around missed the anniversary stream. Generally speaking, a few things I'm trying to sort out:
- Anecdotally, whether the platform has real, active users or auto-generated profiles
- Honestly, how the moderation holds up against bad actors and spam
- From what I've seen, whether free access is genuinely usable or a bait-and-switch
- Going by the last year, any tips for getting the most out of it without overpaying
As far as I can tell, appreciate any real-world experience people are willing to share, if the volume in your area is decent. Generally speaking, happy to return the favor once I know what I'm talking about, though others in this thread disagree.
