What kind of experience did you have?
How does anyone feel safe? I don't even feel safe buying/selling on that site sometimes.
Of course last year some woman went on a date with a guy she met on some dating site, a second date I believe and they went to a ball game or something. She ended up dead and being hacked up and put into a dumpster. So maybe there is no really safe place.
Used the "Platonic" section a few times to find people to go hiking with...and gym partners/workout buddies.
The other sections were always a hoot to read whilst waiting in line at the bank...
I miss the CL personals.
I did use CL a time or two, met some real losers. CL seems to attract those who have few resources.