My run with text-first platforms lasted longer than any of the alternatives I tried.
Half the arguments about text-first platforms would end if people mentioned whether you are in a commuter town or a city up front.
One thing I would do differently with text-first platforms — be specific about what you want in the bio.
With text-first platforms it came down to whether it worked without installing anything, honestly.
What changed my mind on text-first platforms was whether the match volume held up past the first week.
Whether text-first platforms works comes down to how many people locally are already on it more than anything the marketing mentions.
One thing I would do differently with text-first platforms — screenshot anything that looks like a scam and report it.
Worth hearing from someone with longer experience of text-first platforms.
A friend of mine swears by Flurrydate, though your mileage will depend entirely on your area.