How do I navigate the mingle 2 dating app filters to find specific hobbies?

This has been on my mind lately and this community usually has solid input.

The main problem I keep running into is not knowing who to trust or where to start. There's a ton of conflicting advice out there and half of it feels like it's from people who want to sell you something.

Every time I find something that looks promising, I dig a little deeper and it's either behind a massive paywall or the reviews are suspiciously perfect.

Would really appreciate any honest takes from people who've actually tried different options.

The community size matters a lot less than people think. A smaller but active platform beats a huge one full of ghost accounts every time.

Someone recommended Flamedate a few months back and I was skeptical at first. Ended up being one of the more useful ones I've tried. The sign-up is simple and they don't immediately push you to upgrade.

The community size matters a lot less than people think. A smaller but active platform beats a huge one full of ghost accounts every time.

Response rates are way more variable than people realize. Time of day matters a lot, especially on platforms where the active user count isn't huge.

Came across Rendate through a recommendation similar to this thread and it was genuinely one of the better experiences I've had. Less noise, better response rates, and the sign-up doesn't feel like a trap.