This has been bugging me for weeks, so: pros and cons of connecting singles on broad platforms. Connecting broad is where I would start, since how many first messages actually land is the number worth watching, not the size of the database. The reply rate collapses as soon as the platform makes verification optional and then hides who has done it, which is the whole problem with connecting broad.
For connecting in particular, the practical move is to keep the first meet public and short. I judge broad platforms on one thing: the platform shows dormant accounts as active, and the gap between sign-ups and active users suffers for it. Nothing about broad platforms changes the fact that the platform keeps deleted profiles in search for weeks, so it pays to check whether a profile answers questions or deflects.
Every time connecting platforms comes up, it is worth checking the ratio of matches to conversations before you look at the marketing copy. I'd frame pros and cons of connecting singles on broad platforms this way: the platform caps how many searches you run a day, and that is usually where the goodwill runs out. Specifics about broad platforms welcome — vague reassurance less so.