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1. purplepatrick · 1790817358 · focus · HN ↗

   Cute. Of course, beyond basic deal breakers, neither do people know their preferences (but they think they do), nor do the majority of preference categories actually matter.

   This is a common problem with all dating apps. Specifically, interests, hobbies, daily routines, objectives, etc. have nothing to do with compatibility.

   “We like the same things!” is the compatibility signal of a naive 22-yr old…

   1. rayiner · 1790818401 · focus · HN ↗

      This is why matchmakers are actually a good idea. You need experienced grownups who understand what kinds of people are compatible.

      1. adrianN · 1790820138 · focus · HN ↗

         "You need experienced grown ups" has been true for a lot of problems that we've very successfully automated.

         1. someonebaggy · 1790858687 · focus · HN ↗

            And problems we think we've automated but actually made worse with automation.

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