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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. Gigachad · 1790819807 · focus · HN ↗

      IMO the largest problem is that there is an enormous amount of friction to go from getting a match on an app to actually meeting them in real life. Which means it just doesn't happen that often. What we need is physical spaces where people can meet in person for a low or zero cost. That eliminates the friction of actually seeing someone because they are already there in front of you.

      1. wjehf-wiehdjf · 1790829580 · focus · HN ↗

         > What we need is physical spaces where people can meet in person for a low or zero cost.

         Does Singapore lack these spaces? The last time I was there I saw lots of people hanging out in hawker centers, malls, and their pubic gardens.

         1. SXX · 1790830622 · focus · HN ↗

            Singapore isnt exactly a cheap place to have a lot of hobbies or have anythihg at all outside of a job.

            Malls are very much illusion of socialization since businesses there have no incentive to keep you around - spend the money and go away.

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