I keep seeing different opinions on this so I wanted to get some real firsthand experiences. Anonymous chat is mostly an illusion unless you're running through a trustworthy VPN and using a burner.
Blocking and reporting features matter a lot. Platforms that take moderation seriously are worth the small effort to join. I always use a separate browser profile for any adult platform just to keep things compartmentalized.
Reverse image search is your best friend for vetting profile photos quickly.