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> I think that internet dating is a modest positive addition to our world. It is generating interaction between people that we otherwise wouldn’t have. People w
by rainhacker 7y ago
> I think that internet dating is a modest positive addition to our world. It is generating interaction between people that we otherwise wouldn’t have.
People who have in the past had trouble finding a potential partner benefit the most from the broader choice set provided by the dating apps.
I feel online dating is skewed in favor of users who are in top x% attraction level. The return on time spent is poor if you are not very attractive.
Moreover, I think it's difficult to switch it off completely. It's harder to commit, invest time and effort to build a strong relationship even when things are not going smooth - when there is endless potential of finding someone better/more beautiful/taller/richer etc. just a few swipes away.
- stygiansonic 7y agoDating in general is skewed towards more attractive people, whether online or not, wouldn’t you agree?
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- rainhacker 7y agoYes. What I meant was, I think the skew towards more attractive people is higher when it comes to online dating. Offline, people may know each other from work, mutual friends etc for some time before they actually start dating (not including speed/blind dating). In my experience, getting to know someone in person first and having a sense of comfort and security makes the physical attractiveness aspect somewhat less important.
- thekyle 7y agoI second this. In particular with something like Tinder, the only thing that matters is attractiveness. There is no place on Tinder to put details like hobbies, interests, etc. it is just a giant game of hot-or-not. Other sites like OkCupid are better in that respect.