You are calling out all valid things that could potentially result in flaws, but you are missing a valid factor. First, let's think, why do people join dating a

You are calling out all valid things that could potentially result in flaws, but you are missing a valid factor. First, let's think, why do people join dating apps in the first place? It's because there is a desire to truly meet someone - IRL is the end game. You said Tinder works, but I really just can't agree with you on that. It really doesn't work like it used to. Too many matches and no dates and it's exactly for the reason you said, there is no contract or commitment to follow through so people just go inactive or unmatch with people they shouldn't have swiped right on in the first place. When people are using Dine, as you mentioned they realize that this is a first date app which in result leads users to send requests out more cautiously. Yes, people need to determine if they are weirdos and that is why after a match is made users can have conversations...but people are adults and they need to use their best judgement on this just like one would do one tinder. I don't agree with there having to be a spark though. As stated, people want to get out and meet. Sometimes good looks, decent job, educated and someone with similar interests who is single is enough of a reason to meet for a dinner if not food at least a cup of coffee which can all be setup through Dine. You should totally give it a try though. To me it sounds like you don't want to have dinner as a first date, but you can make it smaller like just a drink or coffee (like I mentioned). I understand your logic though.