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And note that the incentives for the user and the company are at cross purposes with dating apps. Users use dating apps with the intent of not needing dating a
by LorenPechtel 3y ago
And note that the incentives for the user and the company are at cross purposes with dating apps.
Users use dating apps with the intent of not needing dating apps. A dating app that works well destroys it's user base. Their desired user base is people looking for hookups. Is it any wonder the apps have degraded into stuff pretty much only useful for hookups?
- kube-system 3y agoYep, the ideal dating app in terms of profitability is one that makes users think they're going to meet the person of their dreams (so they are motivated to use it), but continually falls short (so they are retained). Which is exactly what the market has optimized for.
- s0rce 3y agoThat's true for a lot of business that still can be a good business model, lots in medicine, for example: lifetime vaccinations, and cures for diseases like HepC.
- Miraste 3y agoThere are plenty of vaccines and treatments you can't get because they're not profitable to manufacture.
- memefrog 3y ago[dead]
- astrange 3y agoIf you can't find a long-term relationship on a hookup app that's an attractiveness issue on your part. How's the app going to stop you from going on a second date?
- fragmede 3y agoNothing, but an app can do plenty to string you along while you pay for a membership hoping to get to a first one. And yeah, ugly people want long term relationships and need love too!