I keep seeing different opinions on this so I wanted to get some real firsthand experiences. Regional filtering is genuinely useful if you want to find models in a specific timezone.
Video call before you meet — it's the fastest way to confirm someone is who they say they are. Battery drain on mobile during live streams is real. Keep your charger nearby if you're watching for a while.
Use a Google Voice number instead of your real number when you're still getting to know someone.