I don't mind deleting but I heard they will just give you your old ELO score unless you wait for 3 months before restarting or maybe even getting shadowbanned. Any truth to this?

Yea that's why I always like to say something sexual, then soften it with a normal convo question, so it feels like you're leading the conversation in a non-desperate way and not saying something sexual to see how she replies.

For this I'd probably go "Yea, tell me about it." Then send "So what's your higher calling". But tbh she just seems like she's not in the mood to flirt and she just wants to rant.

"Enough to satisfy (winky or suggestive emoji)", then maybe follow up with a normal topic you've previously talked about or something simple to catch up with her (eg. So how is _____ ? or So are you still________?)

Anything to watch out for so I don't get shadowbanned by deleting and recreating a profile?

Try taking it literally and list things you have, nothing materialistic though (ie. don't flex your $):

1. I've got a cat/dog named Pascal too.
2. I've got a guitar named Sandy too.
3. I've got a bottle of wine and an empty apartment too. (though this might be too much, maybe leave out empty apartment and just mention some sort of food waiting to be eaten.)

or maybe: My friend (girl's name) feeds me lines, I'll ask her and get back to you. (Don't use a guy's name for this).