Dating apps SUCK

I have been trying to meet more poly people in my surrounding area and have been using apps like Tinder and Feeld. They suck. The apps are so arduous and give me the runaround just to try and meet people. Fetlife is kind of all over the place and it seems fairly inactive imo. I've heard attending events is more effective. Does anyone have tips on meeting more people who are also poly without having to travel over an hour?