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I believe they patented their matching system, so i guess you'd run into legal battles, and they would have deeper pockets. Edit: Match and others definitely
by djaychela 3y ago
I believe they patented their matching system, so i guess you'd run into legal battles, and they would have deeper pockets.
Edit: Match and others definitely did get patents, so I may be confusing them, but I guess no matter who, you'd get sued by someone.
- AnthonyMouse 3y agoOkCupid is from 2004. Patents last 20 years. This can't be an excuse for much longer, and software patents are bullshit anyway.
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- thfuran 3y agoWhy should it matter whether you implement your algorithm with atoms that are arranged into transistors or ones that are arranged otherwise?
- AnthonyMouse 3y agoWhy would any algorithm be patentable, as opposed to actual inventions, like a new battery chemistry or a new kind of light bulb?