I'll switch up a bit. I'll give you a bit of "advice" that I got when I first started using Internet forums: LURK MOAR
knowyourmeme.com/memes/lurk-moar
What do I mean by this? This site has a search function. Everything that you need to know has been discussed before (and will continue to be discussed over and over again). Including your own topic. The game doesn't really change, it just gets new players.
Rather search for whatever you're interested in - you'll actually see a lot more honest and open feedback (including punters admitting they caught STIs) on older threads (say '06 to the early '10s). I have theories for why this is the case but I won't get into it; just trust me here.
My other bit of advice is using the PM (private messaging) function once you've identified active punters who seem insightful and seem to share your likes and standards (and budget!): that's where you'll get the most insight.