While yes, that is the case, I cannot help but feel it’s not the app’s fault this time
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mushroomman_toad@lemmy.dbzer0.com 21 hours ago
The apps are literally designed to keep you single
LH0ezVT@sh.itjust.works 20 hours ago
UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 15 hours ago
The Algorithm used to match people isn’t designed to encourage healthy and normal conversations. It’s designed to encourage people to spend more time on the apps (and, eventually, more money).
LH0ezVT@sh.itjust.works 7 hours ago
While yes, that is the case, I cannot help but feel it’s not the app’s fault this time
peopleproblems@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
I used to think this. Then I went on some dates, I made connections, etc.
But only once I started paying. The apps are built to maximize profit.
Hinge > Boo > Tinder > Bumble.
Electricd@lemmybefree.net 7 hours ago
Most apps are owned by like 2 companies really
echodot@feddit.uk 7 hours ago
Yeah and they all suck as a result.
I keep meaning to have a proper look into it and see if there are any actual dating site / apps that are independent. It’s a massive pain because usually you can’t really tell if an app is going to be any good or if it’s just another clone until after you’ve already signed up. It’s quite the time investment.
Electricd@lemmybefree.net 1 hour ago
Yea most of them suck
I tried Lovetastic and liked the fact that they don’t use pictures and it’s mostly based on text
They don’t seem to have advanced algorithms that are here to fuck you
Chev@lemmy.world 1 hour ago
Worked just fine for me.
Feel free to ask for advice or whatever.