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Would that make sense to implement from the perspective of a dating app though? Users could just move to another platform without artificial scarcity and... st
by meri_dian 9y ago
Would that make sense to implement from the perspective of a dating app though?
Users could just move to another platform without artificial scarcity and... stay there, because there is no scarcity.
I'm not sure that coercing people to settle is positive behavior, but regardless, enforcing artificial scarcity isn't a feasible strategy for a dating app.
- snakeboy 9y agoWell most dating apps suffer from the problem of actual scarcity, in which they don't reach a critical mass of people to make the effort of making a profile and actively searching worthwhile. Tinder is one of the few that has gone "mainstream" and has reached that point.
- toomuchtodo 9y agoEveryone settles, realistically speaking, as you’re optimizing for a local maximum when dating, not a global maximum. You’re equating more choices with better outcomes. I argue that isn’t the case. Unless we’re going to feed every data point we can into a ML black box, and out will come your arranged ideal partnership (there’s even a black mirror episode about this). Getting to know people sounds more fun, but I’m old shrug
- meri_dian 9y agoWhat you're saying is true, I just think users would feel they're being forced to settle if their choices are limited. To be fair though, if people could be convinced to buy into the platform with its restrictions, it could make for an interesting experience. While Tinder profiles are built for speed, with only a few pictures and blurbs, profiles on your platform could have much more detailed biographies, videos, etc... It would be a more immersive experience. If done right I think your idea does have potential.