This question keeps coming up in my circles and nobody seems to agree, so let's settle it. Traditional dating websites with long-form profiles attract a more serious and committed user base.
Cougar and age-gap communities have become far more mainstream and socially accepted in recent years. Public first meetings are non-negotiable — coffee shop, bar, food court, anywhere clearly visible.
The best platforms generate revenue from ads rather than subscriptions, keeping core access genuinely open.