Does anyone actually believe that online dating algorithms reliably predict relationship success? I've always seen it as merely a weak signal of compatibility,

Does anyone actually believe that online dating algorithms reliably predict relationship success? I've always seen it as merely a weak signal of compatibility, and I imagined other dating site users saw it the same way. It seems lots of people who don't use dating sites are under the impression that everything is "automated". It's not like you entrust your entire relationship to the algorithm, only dating the person with the highest match %. Rather you look at a ton of profiles, many with a high match %, but some with a low match %, and message the ones you like the look/sound of. From that point we're back to the old monkey-brain dating algorithms that have been around since the paleolithic. (But fair play to OKCupid, they have a decent idea of my tastes - the people with whom I share the highest match % seem consistently interesting). Adding "identity" seems to be the exact opposite of what every dating site user wants. Women would probably like more safety features, but I don't think anyone wants a "log in with Facebook" button.