I agree with you. Public place ALWAYS and maybe tell someone you trust where and when you are going to meet.
There are a couple of people I've been talking to, that I'd like to meet to see if the irl vibes and online vibes are the same!
But I think it's just another way to meet people, for romance or just friendship. I personally know a few couples that met online actually.
My experiences?
I found most dating apps to be a waste of time, especially in my age group. Scammers, catfish, content sellers, pro-daters with "daddy issues."
Also, anyone can be what they think you want them to be online, and vice versa. Very frustrating to meet someone only to find they falsely presented themselves.
TLDR, I stopped online dating, and concentrated on me.
I found most dating apps to be a waste of time, especially in my age group. Scammers, catfish, content sellers, pro-daters with "daddy issues
People who aren't really ready for a relationship will stay on the dating apps for years and years because they can't make it work with anyone until they work on themselves. Those peoplle who are actually ready for relationship usually eventually find someone and leave. That's why it is to be expected there's a layer of unsuitable people to be waded through to find someone actually suitable.
That said, everyone can obviously decide for themselves if it's worth it or not
