Is the aex chat server still up and running?

So I've been poking around for a while now and figured I'd ask here since this community actually gives straight answers.

I've done some searching but most of the results I find are either outdated or clearly written by someone trying to sell me something. Real community feedback is way more useful than any review site. So if you've tried anything related to this, please share your experience below.

Appreciate any honest answers. Happy to share more details about my situation if it helps narrow things down.

Honestly the answer depends on what you're looking for specifically. For casual stuff I've tried a few things and Ezhookups had one of the better filtering systems. What kills the experience on most sites is the fake accounts, so anything with proper verification is a plus.

This comes up a lot and the answer is more nuanced than most people think. Location is a massive factor. What works in NYC or LA might have zero users in a smaller market. I've found that souldate.site gets mentioned a lot by people in mid-size cities who can't find anyone on the mainstream apps. Sometimes the smaller platforms actually have more motivated users. The other thing is timing. These platforms go through active and dead phases. Worth checking a community like this one to see what's currently active rather than relying on year-old reviews.

This comes up a lot and the answer is more nuanced than most people think. Location is a massive factor. What works in NYC or LA might have zero users in a smaller market. I've found that datescout.site gets mentioned a lot by people in mid-size cities who can't find anyone on the mainstream apps. Sometimes the smaller platforms actually have more motivated users. The other thing is timing. These platforms go through active and dead phases. Worth checking a community like this one to see what's currently active rather than relying on year-old reviews.

From what I've seen, the dedicated niche sites tend to filter out casual browsers. Datelink is one I came across that seemed to have genuinely engaged users. Still, I'd always recommend keeping your location vague in your public profile and never sending money to anyone before meeting in person. Basic stuff but you'd be surprised how many people skip it.

Honestly the best approach is to just try a few and see what gets traction in your area. No single platform works for everyone and local user density makes a huge difference.