And if so what was your experience with them? I'm very tempted to try them at the moment but I've been holding it off because
1. I don't really have many pictures of myself to use on a profile
2. I don't have high expectations for it
3. I'm scared of being recognised by people that know me and I'm scared of putting myself out there in general tbh.
3, Is a valid concern but i feel like its rare unless you think there is a high chance you would be known
This question that you are asking is more complicated than i think you want to know, should you use dating apps just to see what happens? You should and i think dating apps are a good way to put yourself out there but keep some things in mind.
- You are going to need to pay money some way or the other, its actually recommended because free accounts are understood to basically be non existent in the algorithm. Depending on the app, certain tiers of premium get more of a chance to be seen but at the end of the day its always your face that is up to bat. If you are ugly it doenst matter if you paid to be seen by her if she does not like you to begin with.
- Dating apps like tinder actually run on pretty predatory AI/algorithim. When you make a new account they give you a slight boost to possibly get girls liking you and you get hooked but then they quickly hide your account till you buy premium. Even with premium i think they will eventually hide your account until the last day that your due date for renewal is coming up were i noticed a surge in matches/likes that i didnt experience before. Basically, dating apps are made to milk men for their money
- A lot of girls on tinder are bots/scammers or trying to promote OF/instagram. Nothing more to it, you will eventually come to suspect everytime they ask you to go to snapchat with them, AKA dont do it bro its a scam. Also many girls download this apps not to date but just simply get validation from men and nothing wrong with them keeping an eye out for chad.
- Even if you do get matches many girls dont even engage with you just ghost, which makes no fucking sense.
In conclusion, i say try it so you can see how it is but just be prepared and be careful