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You seem determined to frame the changes in a positive light. I disagree, but that's besides the point for the purposes of this discussion. My point is that in a society which heavily discourages premarital sex, dating sites might optimize the marriage process, as opposed to optimizing the hookup process. For an extreme example, see: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-57818758

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I have never heard of something more dystopian, a state sanctioned dating app. Huxley rolling in his grave right now.

Ah yes, a not invasive at all super viable solution. I think most women would prefer to be single than participate in a state sanctioned dating app that requires that they be spied on for four years.

“Dating apps are popular in Iran, but from now on only Hamdam will be legal.

Iranian law also criminalises consensual sexual relationships outside marriage.

According to Hamdam's website, users will have to verify their identity and undergo a psychological test before they start searching for a partner.” [0]

When a match is found, the app "introduces the families together with the presence of service consultants", who will "accompany" the couple for four years after their marriage.

[0] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-57818758

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