The author, a member of the BDSM community, compares and contrasts their experiences with dating and lifestyle sites like Tinder, Bumble, AdultFriendFinder (AFF), and Fetlife. They give Fetlife a positive review for its respectful community and specific profiles, while criticizing Tinder and Bumble for their prevalence of "fuckboys" and emotionally immature users. The author expresses disappointment with the current state of AFF, finding it difficult to use and potentially unsafe for women, particularly due to the lack of communication features with a free account. However, they fondly recall the AFF of 10 years ago, where they formed strong connections with sexual partners and BDSM community members, highlighting its significant change over time.