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> Then we have this whole dating thing entirely owned by one media hegemon. Who'd that be? Not familiar with dating apps' company histories. I tried them but I
by mettamage 6y ago
> Then we have this whole dating thing entirely owned by one media hegemon.
Who'd that be? Not familiar with dating apps' company histories. I tried them but I'm experiencing much more success with old-fashioned dating. Tech hasn't disrupted dating for the majority of people, I think. [1]
[1] Because I know quite a few people that don't get any success out of it either, while they do get some success with old-fashioned dating.
- pwim 6y agoMatch Group owns and operates several online dating services including Tinder, Match.com, Meetic, OkCupid, Hinge, and PlentyOfFish. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Match_Group https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Match_Group
- kace91 6y agoare all of those used? I'm not American, but here tinder seems to be the only option whatsoever (aside of the lgtb alternatives).
- pb7 6y agoYes. People tend to be on multiple platforms simultaneously.
- mywittyname 6y agoThey all appeal to slightly different types of users. Like the same company selling different brands of chips.