Here's the honest question I've been trying to answer: Is online dating no registration really a thing, or is it always a scam?
In my case, I've noticed this community tends to have more nuanced discussions than most places, which is why I'm asking here. The official review ecosystem is completely broken at this point — it's basically all affiliate marketing dressed up as journalism, though it varies by region.
My own experience has been pretty mixed, depending on which app you are on. To be fair, some platforms that have terrible reviews have actually worked reasonably well for me, which surprised me at first. In practice, others with glowing write-ups have been complete wastes of time. Trying to build a more empirical picture of what actually works versus what's just well-funded, though that has shifted recently.
On balance, any firsthand data points would be genuinely useful, which is worth keeping in mind. Thanks for the community, though that has shifted recently.