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Are all these new age dating sites / apps really that much better than Craigslist? I understand people want to make money, but I've had it up to here hearing ab
by hiphopyo 13y ago
Are all these new age dating sites / apps really that much better than Craigslist? I understand people want to make money, but I've had it up to here hearing about a new "next big thing in dating" every damn day!
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- taber 13y agoMy perspective is that the value they bring is their brand to make the whole process seem more safe. It's the same essential value proposition that AirBnB makes: "we'll be your guide through this otherwise sketchy territory"
- hiphopyo 13y agoInteresting take!
- rhizome 13y agoAre all these new age dating sites / apps really that much better than Craigslist? Um, sort of? I think the only differences between any two dating sites are vetting and marketing-image. Craigslist has very little of either, and something like Eharmony has a lot of both. Both of them are niches within the larger dating-industry morass.
- hiphopyo 13y agoGood point. But isn't Craigslist's lack of vetting a good thing (1)? They're already giving out plenty of safety advice (2). 1. http://chrishateswriting.com/post/76431353368/the-anonymity-i-know http://chrishateswriting.com/post/76431353368/the-anonymity-... 2. http://craigslist.org/about/safety http://craigslist.org/about/safety
- rhizome 13y agoBut isn't Craigslist's lack of vetting a good thing (1)? It depends on who's trying to use it. Some people simply prefer a more curated experience.
- dubfan 13y agoI don't know what it's like in your area but the Craigslist personals here are just abysmal, full of very low quality mates. I think the anonymity and lack of entry barriers scares anyone worthwhile away, leaving only the desperate and those willing to endure the safety risks.