The Dating App Paradox: Why dating apps may be ‘worse than ever’::undefined

  • Steve@communick.newsEnglish
    191·
    9 months ago

    The only fix I came up with, is to charge people some amount up front, then if they’re still active weekly users in 6 months, they get a refund. That would create a better incentive structure for the app.

    • OgmiosEnglish
      62·
      9 months ago

      Wouldn’t that discourage forming good, lasting relationships?

      • Steve@communick.newsEnglish
        3·
        9 months ago

        You think someone would give up on a real relationship just to a some money back?
        Would you? How much money would be worth giving up on “The One”?

        • OgmiosEnglish
          13·
          9 months ago

          People do much stupider things for less. Like eating tide pods.

          • Steve@communick.newsEnglish
            2·
            9 months ago

            Are those similar in some way? I don’t see the connection.

            Even if your “Stupid is as stupid does” argument is true. Do you think it’d be common enough to be a problem? How common?

      • Ben Hur Horse Race@lemm.eeEnglish
        2·
        9 months ago

        I’ve been looking for you my whole life, Tracy. If we stay together, though, I’d lose my €24.99 subscripton refund with Tinder"