I can't speak for fans only because I don't have an account. But NiteFlirt is a complete rip off. They deduct a "connection fee" plus 40%. For tributes that take a straight 40%. I would much rather do the transaction direct.

The only benefit of NF is that everyone can remain completely anonymous. It doesn't reveal the phone number of either party. Even today with most work being virtual, I seldom log into NF and it is usually because someone requests it. I have also found that many clients are getting wise to the fees and I often have the clients suggest that we do future calls outside of NF. They get more time and I get more money. Of course if NF ever found this out they would delete the provider's account.

I know they have to make a living but they have gotten so much business due to the current climate that they should really have lowered their fees - at least on tributes. Their lack of empathy to our situation has made me much more ruthless with conversion off the site.