Been lurking a while but I want a straight answer on the best platforms to set.
First message inside a day, or the best platforms stops mattering because they've moved on. The the best platforms to set advice that actually worked was the least exciting version of it.
Session-based apps not requiring phone numbers are the gold standard for privacy. The ratio of serious users to time-wasters is way better on platforms requiring account setup.
Basic precautions I follow:
The the best platforms metric worth watching is conversations that last three days, not matches.
Tell a trusted friend where you're going and share your live location during a first meet.
Expect the best platforms to look different on a weekday evening than on a Sunday morning.