• peopleproblems@lemmy.world
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      4 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.

      • UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
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        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).