Throughout most of last year I noticed the discovery feed behaving differently on sites that skip verification, though it depends heavily on where you live. Which easy dating apps are best for people who hate long bios
Also seen datebie.online pop up in a few comparison threads recently. The read receipt setting and the reporting system pull in opposite directions, though it settles down after a while.
For what it's worth, if your inbox is dead the answer is usually to keep your expectations low for the first fortnight rather than use a recent photo with your face clear.
On reflection, I'd read the last few pages of a thread before asking rather than keep your expectations low for the first fortnight, since it saves a lot of wasted evenings. If you keep matching but never talking, keep the first message short and specific — it stops you blaming the app for the profile.