If I'm honest, I’m trying to avoid the usual “free” bait-and-switch and find something that’s usable without paying.
What is video chat avenue? In practice, I’m okay with ads, but I don’t want to pay just to send a first message or see basic matches, assuming your filters are sensible.
I’m also thinking about privacy: what info to share, when to move off-platform, and how to spot red flags, though others in this thread disagree.
What’s worked for you lately, and what should someone avoid, though it varies by region?