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The last thing the world needs is more social networking and dating apps. Why do people still think this is a problem?

> Why do people still think this is a problem?

Because it is. I would like to know more people and have more friends, and if an app can help with that I'll sign up.

Hey willow9886, thanks for your comment- there's plenty of dating apps, but there aren't too many apps for you to meet new people in real life.

I really enjoy meeting new people, but I'm in a committed relationship, so it's awkward for me to use tinder or okcupid.

Some of the best nights I've had were meeting a new group of people with my friends and having a random night.

I'm hoping to recreate that with FriendsTonight

Makes sense. I also enjoy meeting new people. But to me, and of course this is just my opinion, it seems like the challenge of meeting new people in the real world is exactly why it's so rewarding. It takes a personal investment that is so much more significant than a swipe on a smart phone.

That's a good point- but I'm hoping FriendsTonight can be the icebreaker to meet in the real world. The rest is up to you. :)

In my experience, Tinder was a huge improvement over things like OkCupid, Plenty of Fish, etc, but Tinder has a super clunky app and is still geared mostly toward hookups. There is always room for improvement!

>Tinder was a huge improvement over things like OkCupid

How so?

Lower barrier to entry, all you need to get started are some photos. Creates a higher user population, so the % of creeps is lower (from conversation, this seems to be what turns my female friends off traditional dating apps)

And lastly, there's no real negative social stigma attached to it, partially because it's so popular. With traditional dating sites, people think you're a loser if you have a profile.

> there's no real negative social stigma attached to it

We live in world of bubbles, and apparently mine ends where yours begins.

Heh, seriously. I know tons of couples who met on "traditional dating sites"; whereas if I found out someone I knew used tinder I would consider them pretty skeevy and would (metaphorically) inch away slowly.

I assume you're applying the same standard to people who met in a bar?

Really, this is entirely your problem. I've never used dating services or apps, but I've had several great long-term relationships which started in a variety of weird ways. That's just life, man.

Is it not a problem? Is everybody happy with all the people they know/not know?

(not that I think that most apps/sites out there actually does help solve the problem, but there clearly is potential for improving things)

Look you at you, Mr. Destroyer of Hopes and Dreams.

:) that's a nice title.

Social and dating networks are massive and growing industries, so there are aspects of the problem that are still being addressed.

I don't think anyone thinks it's still a problem. They are just trying to get their piece of the pie.

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