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[–] calcopiritus@lemmy.world 21 points 1 month ago (4 children)

The tinder one is though. Someone being on tinder doesn't tell you anything about that person. Only that they're looking for either a partner or casual sex.

[–] Rekorse@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)

You literally just said it tells you nothing and then listed something it tells you.

[–] 0ops@lemm.ee 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Being on tinder doesn't tell anything new given the context of the conversation. Any single girls that anon's friend's gf would consider referring to our apparently-single anon would be interested in one or both of those things whether they were on tinder or not, or they hopefully wouldn't agree to a date.

[–] Rekorse@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

Well it sort of depends. Using dating apps for hookups is fine, but its awful for building relationships. The ghosting alone is pretty traumatic.

I would hope a potential dating partner would also be aware of this and have a similar view. They could just say they use it for hook ups exclusively though and it wouldnt bother me.

[–] calcopiritus@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Presumably, if you're looking for a partner, if the potential partner is looking for a partner it's better.

[–] Rekorse@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

I would agree but tinder and most dating apps are not for relationships they are for sex.

[–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This is fake but that said...

Meh, Tinder isn't a dating app. It's a hook up app. There are dating apps which are fine, but tinder is a hookup bar, you know the one, where the bar is empty by 12:30 am because everyone has found a friend for the night. Can you find a long term mate? Sure but odds are against you.

[–] FabledAepitaph@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

Things like eHarmony, Match, etc. they generally have a lot more information about potential matches and there's usually a back and forth over a period of time.

I know several people that met spouses on them.I used them with some success.

The friends that used Tinder the choice to swipe is 99% based on looks alone. And things usually move very fast.

Not saying you can't meet long term interest on Tinder or can't have a hook up on others. But they have pretty defined goal differences and the people that use them also.

Disclaimer: I'm a strong proponent of people being happy and doing right for them. I make no judgements.

[–] prosp3kt@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

Well actually...

[–] HonoraryMancunian@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

Or the latter leading to the former