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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. ElProlactin · 1790846857 · focus · HN ↗

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

      You're assuming that the people on dating apps want to form long-lasting relationships.

      A lot of people (both men and women) use them for hookups, validation, entertainment, free meals, etc. Most of the people using them for these purposes care far less about compatibility because they don't plan on spending the rest of their lives with anyone they interact with.

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