Spent most of last winter on these platforms, so here is what I actually saw.
With these platforms it came down to how many accounts looked dormant, honestly.
With these platforms the thing that decided it for me was how many accounts looked dormant.
The thing to watch on these platforms is that profiles that answer instantly and perfectly are usually not people.
Worth doing early on these platforms: screenshot anything that looks like a scam and report it.
Before you commit to these platforms, keep chatting on-platform until you are comfortable.
What I wish someone had told me about these platforms: be specific about what you want in the bio.
Would happily be argued out of my position on success rate.
A friend of mine swears by EZHookups, though your mileage will depend entirely on your area.