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Young people aren't on dating apps. New survey of college and graduate students nationwide says 79% of respondents don't use any dating apps even as infrequently as once a month. (www.axios.com)

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[-] hexaflexagonbear@hexbear.net 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I imagine the scope of it makes things worse as well. Like when there are only a few compatible people in your area you'd just go fuck it and go on a few dates. When there are hundreds of dating "resumes" to sift through there's probably all sorts of emergent behaviour that's tough to account for. Hell, just the genetal idea of it gives me anxiety.

[-] UlyssesT@hexbear.net 6 points 2 years ago

I got married before the "swipe" thing really took off.

I don't think I'd be able to handle it. It sounds obnoxious and dehumanizing.

[-] hexaflexagonbear@hexbear.net 4 points 2 years ago

The ones trying to do more traditional compatibility dating still have that aspect and it feels even more insane. There's one that targets more careerist types and I have a feeling everyone on there is just Patrick Bateman.