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Re: Launch HN: Muzmatch (YC S17) – A place where 400M single Muslims can meet

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Post by newscracker » Tue, Aug 08, 2017, 5:57 PM UTC

praneshp wrote: post #32

Nice service! Is the "Wali" a human being? If yes, how will that scale?

It'll be a verified email address that the member selects, to whom the chat transcripts are sent. [1]

> How do I include a Wali or Guardian on muzmatch?

> We want muzmatch to be a Halal and safe place for all our members to find their partner.

> Women can enter a Wali or Guardian's email address in Menu → Settings to give them extra peace of mind.

> Once their email has been confirmed they’ll receive weekly transcripts of your Chats on muzmatch.

[1]: https://muzmatch.com/faq/how-do-i-include-a-wali-or-guardian...

Re: Launch HN: Muzmatch (YC S17) – A place where 400M single Muslims can meet

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Post by sctb » Tue, Aug 08, 2017, 5:59 PM UTC

Kenji wrote: post #31

Cenk wrote: post #29

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yeah, this should be an option

They could make gender a slider :) Or maybe a dot on a 2D graph? Or maybe a point inside a hypercube.

We just asked you not to post unsubstantive inflammation like this. It seems clear that you won't stop violating the guidelines, so we've banned the account.

Re: Launch HN: Muzmatch (YC S17) – A place where 400M single Muslims can meet

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Post by Cyph0n » Tue, Aug 08, 2017, 5:59 PM UTC

bogomipz wrote: post #38

>"We refer to ourselves as a dating app largely for SEO but the reality is our users don’t tend to date, they marry!" If your users "don't tend to date" then why are you optimizing for the word "dating" why not SEO for term "marrying app"? >"We’ve tried to build a product that feels fun and light but respects our demographic’s culture and sensibilities, being halal is essential. Some unique features:" I'm sorry but w…

The options are available. You are not forced to use them. This way, the app can be used by people of different cultures and beliefs.

Re: Launch HN: Muzmatch (YC S17) – A place where 400M single Muslims can meet

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Post by igorgue » Tue, Aug 08, 2017, 6:00 PM UTC

iloveroasties wrote: post #40

Is there an option to show if someone is a virgin? I'd imagine this would be important to some people.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itAOGRiYRLI

Re: Launch HN: Muzmatch (YC S17) – A place where 400M single Muslims can meet

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Post by ramphastidae » Tue, Aug 08, 2017, 6:08 PM UTC

bathtub wrote: post #25

I am not happy about such ideas and usually don't use explicit words on HN but this startup is a bit off for a YC startup. It's surprising that a well-known fund invests in such a venture. Why do you want to keep people from specific religions stick together? It's for a society always better if groups mix instead of a ghettoization. I know that still many try to stay with their people which is totally fine but why en…

> Why do you want to keep people from spedific religions stick together? It's for a society always better if groups mix instead of this ghettoization. I know that still many try to stay with their folks which is ok but why to enforce it?

They are not forcing anyone to do anything. They are giving people an option.

If a Muslim wants to marry another Muslim, and this helps them accomplish that better than Tinder or any other apps, that's great. Why is that such a problem for you? Why do you even suppose it's any of your business?

Full disclosure: I am agnostic.

Re: Launch HN: Muzmatch (YC S17) – A place where 400M single Muslims can meet

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Post by brod_ie » Tue, Aug 08, 2017, 6:08 PM UTC

JessOpearlo wrote: post #2

How many marriages have happened through your app our of interest?

We've had 600 confirmed weddings and 6,000 couples leave after finding each other within the app

We think the former is likely higher too as many choose to keep it private

Re: Launch HN: Muzmatch (YC S17) – A place where 400M single Muslims can meet

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Post by dang » Tue, Aug 08, 2017, 6:09 PM UTC

bathtub wrote: post #25

I am not happy about such ideas and usually don't use explicit words on HN but this startup is a bit off for a YC startup. It's surprising that a well-known fund invests in such a venture. Why do you want to keep people from specific religions stick together? It's for a society always better if groups mix instead of a ghettoization. I know that still many try to stay with their people which is totally fine but why en…

There are plenty of apps for Christians, as for all other kinds of specialized markets.

When you say 'white Christians' you're changing the subject in a particularly trollish way. Please don't comment like that here.

Re: Launch HN: Muzmatch (YC S17) – A place where 400M single Muslims can meet

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Post by brod_ie » Tue, Aug 08, 2017, 6:09 PM UTC

rotemy wrote: post #11

JessOpearlo wrote: post #2

How many marriages have happened through your app our of interest?

I think I remember, something like 6000, right?

Close! 6,000 couples have met here and left muzmatch with 600 now confirmed to be married

Re: Launch HN: Muzmatch (YC S17) – A place where 400M single Muslims can meet

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Post by bathtub » Tue, Aug 08, 2017, 6:12 PM UTC

ramphastidae wrote: post #45

bathtub wrote: post #25

I am not happy about such ideas and usually don't use explicit words on HN but this startup is a bit off for a YC startup. It's surprising that a well-known fund invests in such a venture. Why do you want to keep people from specific religions stick together? It's for a society always better if groups mix instead of a ghettoization. I know that still many try to stay with their people which is totally fine but why en…

> Why do you want to keep people from spedific religions stick together? It's for a society always better if groups mix instead of this ghettoization. I know that still many try to stay with their folks which is ok but why to enforce it? They are not forcing anyone to do anything. They are giving people an option. If a Muslim wants to marry another Muslim, and this helps them accomplish that better than Tinder or any…

As I wrote: It strengthens and enforces typical stereotypes which don't make life easier for the target demo.

Re: Launch HN: Muzmatch (YC S17) – A place where 400M single Muslims can meet

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Post by fwrt3w4s » Tue, Aug 08, 2017, 6:13 PM UTC

newscracker wrote: post #41

praneshp wrote: post #32

Nice service! Is the "Wali" a human being? If yes, how will that scale?

It'll be a verified email address that the member selects, to whom the chat transcripts are sent. [1] > How do I include a Wali or Guardian on muzmatch? > We want muzmatch to be a Halal and safe place for all our members to find their partner. > Women can enter a Wali or Guardian's email address in Menu → Settings to give them extra peace of mind. > Once their email has been confirmed they’ll receive weekly transcrip…

Why cant men also request a Wali? I am not being a pain point here.. Just pointing out that Men might get scammed too.. and might need a guardian. Please add the feature to avoid gender discrimination - usage by either gender is up to them.