My take: taking a break when it starts to feel like admin is sensible — that has been consistent for me across a few different platforms. Is there an anti-catfish dating app that requires live video verification?
Honestly, silence usually means the opener, not the person — that is the bit I would tell anyone signing up today.
One thing I notice: results vary a lot and a quiet fortnight means very little — that is the bit I would tell anyone signing up today.