Been sitting on this question for a while — figured this community would have the best take. Hornet's community features are underrated compared to Grindr's more transactional vibe.
Never share your real last name, address, or workplace before meeting someone in person. Anonymous broadcasting options are more common now on gay cam platforms — welcome change.
Basic precautions I follow:
- Most scams follow predictable patterns — quick emotional escalation and requests for money.
- Check the privacy policy before giving any platform access to your contacts or location.
- Payment requests from matches should always be treated as a scam regardless of the story.
- Never share your real last name, address, or workplace before meeting someone in person.