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Pre match group buyout OkCupid was peak online dating. It was marvelous to spend time crafting a profile that was tailored to the kind of people you wanted to
by Teever 2y ago
Pre match group buyout OkCupid was peak online dating.
It was marvelous to spend time crafting a profile that was tailored to the kind of people you wanted to meet and to read profiles that were written the same way by others for you.
I found the section with questions that you could answer and provide context for to give me insight into prospective dates and I felt like the percent match was actually accurate.
I'm curious about government run dating sites but I have low expectations. Not because I think that the government couldn't pull off a dating app in theory, I just don't know how they would market it and if it would be a hit and reach a sufficient network effect to work.
I'd be more open to the government forcing dating sites to open up their algorithms and do away with horrific dark patterns.
I've been talking to my friends about this and we've all agreed that online dating is a complete waste of time, we're looking at stuff like speed dating and group activities in real life instead.
- Nasrudith 2y agoAren't the "dark patterns" for dating websites mostly just a massive asymmetry in the number of guys vs girls?
- Teever 2y agoNot really. IIRC the asymmetry was similar on OKC but the UI was far different and much better at letting the user search for other users that they were interested in. The swipe left or swipe right UI is absolute garbage and having to pay to get boost the chances that your profile is even seen is indicative of the primary purpose of these apps.