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Re: Show HN: Dating Site Without Pictures

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Post by everdev »

shepardrtc wrote: post #185
firefoxd wrote: post #142

Close to two years ago, there was a show HN for a dating app posted here. I signed up, found a couple bugs, reported them, then deleted the app. Couple month later, I got an email saying that I got a match. Downloaded it again, had a very nice conversation, but I was not attracted. I went to the settings, selected 25 miles radius and Black only. The next match I got was not Black, and over a thousand miles. Now we ar…

> These are all real relationship building tips that dating apps don't bother with. The faster you find a real partner, the less money the app makes. And the quicker its userbase shrinks.

Only in some business models.

You could brand yourself as the "one and done" dating site of you're really that good.

Or, come up with a payment model that's more like an a recruiter where you get paid when there's a match (assuming you can verify a successful relationship).

It's challenging but I don't think the industry is doomed towards conflicting interests for users and match makers.

Re: Show HN: Dating Site Without Pictures

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Post by everdev »

davexxx wrote: post #164
firefoxd wrote: post #142

Close to two years ago, there was a show HN for a dating app posted here. I signed up, found a couple bugs, reported them, then deleted the app. Couple month later, I got an email saying that I got a match. Downloaded it again, had a very nice conversation, but I was not attracted. I went to the settings, selected 25 miles radius and Black only. The next match I got was not Black, and over a thousand miles. Now we ar…

I'm somehow building that dating app you won't build. See you on HN in 3-4 months ;)

Good luck!

Most dating apps try to answer the "who" and "where", but the OP is trying to answer the "how" as well which is brilliant.

Another twist I thought might be effective was suggesting a first date based on mutual interests.

Or, one person could lead with a blanket first date offer: 2 tickets to XYZ on MM/DD. Kind of like a timed auction where they select their date partner by a specified time.

I think it would be interesting to see the variety and creativity increase when you're showcasing a first date.

Re: Show HN: Dating Site Without Pictures

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Post by WarOnPrivacy »

progval wrote: post #30

Although I'm personally done with dating sites, I'm glad to see someone else had this idea, and actually made it. But please consider not making all data go through Google (analytics (which can be blocked) and firestore (which is required)) and allow logins without Google or Facebook accounts. Sharing browsing data of a dating site with a third-party should be considered a privacy issue.

I get a blank page w/ an empty header. When I allowed google-analytics in UBO, I get a blank page w/ a more populated header and 2 sign-in options.

I tried it in IE11 (where broken things go) and I get the You Need Javascipt message on an otherwise blank page.

Guessing this page just can't live in a decrapified world.

Re: Show HN: Dating Site Without Pictures

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Post by Mountain_Skies »

duelingjello wrote: post #54

I’ve thought about this a lot. I think it’s important that dating people match based on relative attractiveness, health, energy level, tidiness, age/maturity, mental attitude, goals and standard of living. Also, dating sites should facilitate meeting, not pen-pals or “virtual” phony “relationships.” Perhaps a more palatable way to approach this is to legitimately screen/curate each applicant and rate them honestly so…

About ten years ago I signed up for several dating sites. Okcupid was the best at matching but Match.com, despite inferior matching, was better for in person meetings. My guess is that this was because Match.com had a monthly subscription fee while Okcupid did not. The meter was running, so to speak, and people were more direct and wanted to meet up after a few email exchanges. On Okcupid there was no penalty for dragging things out other than the possibility of the other person giving up or getting into a relationship. I wonder if some of the dating services where the matching is done by humans rather than programs are successful simply because they're expensive which filters out the casual tire kickers.

Re: Show HN: Dating Site Without Pictures

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Post by abcpassword »

globular-toast wrote: post #179
riversflow wrote: post #76

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Being attractive brings its own host of problems when it comes to finding a mate, especially if you are looking for someone you really relate to at a high level rather than someone who just scratches some primal itches.

Rubbish. Being attractive only makes things easier. Why on earth would a less attractive person have a higher chance of finding a soulmate than a more attractive person?

Of course you’re right, but this site is plagued with ugly fat trolls, based on the responses here.

Re: Show HN: Dating Site Without Pictures

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Post by MagnumOpus »

everdev wrote: post #193
davexxx wrote: post #164

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm somehow building that dating app you won't build. See you on HN in 3-4 months ;)

Good luck! Most dating apps try to answer the "who" and "where", but the OP is trying to answer the "how" as well which is brilliant. Another twist I thought might be effective was suggesting a first date based on mutual interests. Or, one person could lead with a blanket first date offer: 2 tickets to XYZ on MM/DD. Kind of like a timed auction where they select their date partner by a specified time. I think it woul…

Instead of creativity you will get desperate men and sugar daddies offering expensive rock/pop concert dates, and gold diggers taking advantage.

It would be more costly than even high end dinner dates, but at least your date like the same music you do?

It could work well if there is a mechanism to reduce serial abusers and moochers - maybe you can only get invited to a date after you invited someone else to one?

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