What should I expect from here?

People are very respectful and totally PC. No bullying or trolling.

herpes and a downward spiral into depression?

An asylum.

As with anything online, will make an effort with many, but only a few will be worth your time. And you have to be cautious. Too many people aren't honest with either you, or themselves.

You can expect your real life to go downhill.

Don't expect anything...

Hitting the mute button a lot.

If you were female, I would have said D pics

Crazyy shit

A shit ton of perverts and trolls