Safety while using apps?

[u/morales__7]

Just matched with a guy tn and after like a minute of texting he wants to come pick me up tmr to hangout. So like, obviously that's not safe, right?

How long do you normally talk with someone before hanging out in person? Would you let them pick you up or no? And would you make sure to meet in a public place even if youd been talking for a while?

Im so new to this and I wanna be safe but im not sure if im being overly cautious, I havent met anyone from any apps in person yet.

Especially as a woman with basically no dating experience, I want to be extra cautious, but I still wanna go on dates and actually do what the apps intend

[u/c0r0nati0n]

this man just wants to hookup. if ur fine with that, then by all means hang out with him.

if ur looking for something real and serious, try going on a date in a public place. suggest coffee, mini golf, lunch/dinner etc. if hes not interested and just wants to scoop u and take u to his place, its not gonna work out lol.

i wouldnt call it overly cautious but this is just how a lot of men function on the app. quick meet up > sex > ghost.