For what it's worth, I keep seeing “free” everywhere, but it often means you can browse and that’s it, if the volume in your area is decent.
Which hookup chat rooms are the most active late at night? On balance, I’m okay with ads, but I don’t want to pay just to send a first message or see basic matches, which is worth keeping in mind.
To be fair, scams and bots are the main problem for me, so I’m also interested in what safety steps you follow, though that has shifted recently.
Personally, what’s worked for you lately, and what should someone avoid, though I would not bet the house on it?