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Every time I pitch startup ideas to my gf, she always tells me it sucks and gives me great reasons.. but the other day, I had this idea about dating website and

by phzbOx 15y ago

Every time I pitch startup ideas to my gf, she always tells me it sucks and gives me great reasons.. but the other day, I had this idea about dating website and she kinda liked it even though she would never want me to work on something like that. Instead of trying to use the Internet to solve a problem that is better solved in real-life (i.e. meet people and talk), why not create a whole fiction world where you can be anything you want. Basically, it's a game where you put the profile picture you'd like to have, and the 'about me' you'd like to be. So, you talk with lots of strangers and avoid the awkard thingy while still having fun and meeting people. Of course, after some time, it will naturally start to be more intimate and it'd be possible to share more real stuff.. but that's not even necessary. Think about all the guys and girls in couple who'd like to have fun dating again but can't because they're already in relationship? Or single players who just want to have fun? Here it is. It's rough around the edges but I hope it inspire someone.

juiceandjuice 15y ago
I hated playing The Sims.
sanswork 15y ago
Sounds like secondlife.
lsb 15y ago
That sounds like a pretty cool idea, create a whole fiction world where you can be anything you want. People have implemented that in meat-space as the city of San Francisco. If people find that the rest of their life tugs on them, perhaps you could sell an all-in-one escape month? It'd be perfect for the baby boomer who wants to try one month at not being the same person. Just take care of all necessary daily/weekly/monthly chores for a month. (Obvious expansion into doing people's chores for them, pairing with tourism boards, etc.)
paulhauggis 15y ago
"Instead of trying to use the Internet to solve a problem that is better solved in real-life (i.e. meet people and talk), why not create a whole fiction world where you can be anything you want. Basically, it's a game where you put the profile picture you'd like to have, and the 'about me' you'd like to be. So, you talk with lots of strangers and avoid the awkard thingy while still having fun and meeting people." This might work for an online game, but not for dating. I've used many of major online dating sites over the years and one of the things that bothers me the most is people mis-representing themselves. It usually leads to awkward situations and hurt feelings. This is why I try to get a phone number and meet in person as soon as possible. Your game would have this built-in and only make the situation worse (as far as dating goes).

by phzbOx 15y ago

juiceandjuice 15y ago

I hated playing The Sims.

sanswork 15y ago

Sounds like secondlife.

lsb 15y ago

That sounds like a pretty cool idea, create a whole fiction world where you can be anything you want. People have implemented that in meat-space as the city of San Francisco. If people find that the rest of their life tugs on them, perhaps you could sell an all-in-one escape month? It'd be perfect for the baby boomer who wants to try one month at not being the same person. Just take care of all necessary daily/weekly/monthly chores for a month. (Obvious expansion into doing people's chores for them, pairing with tourism boards, etc.)

paulhauggis 15y ago

"Instead of trying to use the Internet to solve a problem that is better solved in real-life (i.e. meet people and talk), why not create a whole fiction world where you can be anything you want. Basically, it's a game where you put the profile picture you'd like to have, and the 'about me' you'd like to be. So, you talk with lots of strangers and avoid the awkard thingy while still having fun and meeting people." This might work for an online game, but not for dating. I've used many of major online dating sites over the years and one of the things that bothers me the most is people mis-representing themselves. It usually leads to awkward situations and hurt feelings. This is why I try to get a phone number and meet in person as soon as possible. Your game would have this built-in and only make the situation worse (as far as dating goes).