Dating : A different approach for a dating app
Just an idea that popped into my mind today.
How about a dating app that starts by putting you into anonymous chats (selected via your preferences) with people, maybe for a set amount of time (don’t know, like 15-20 minutes).
After the time expires you rate your experience. If it proves positive for both parties the algorithm will expose the two of you to each other again, down the line.
Parallely, you are presented with anonymous photos of users to rate, among which are the ones of those you chatted with.
At the end of it all, if you and another user reach a minimum number of mutual positive interactions while also liking each other’s appearance, the app will signal a « match », giving a name and a face to the chats (or maybe even audio text, not sure) you had.
Is there already an app like this? What do you think about it?
Reminds me of the episode “hang the dj” from black mirror
I love the idea but realistically I’m not sure people would put in that kind of effort.
The problem is you have to already be invested in someone to make that much effort.
Seems like too much work
I LOVE this idea, kudos dude!!
I just realized this might come across as sarcasm but I really do like the idea!!!!!
It’s a great idea. Don’t listen to people who say it’s not possible. It’s actually very possible and it works the same way every other dating app started, prioritizing one city to work with. Set up a go-live event and then get people to pre-subscribe before the go live date. Now you all you have to do is market it well to get a critical mass of users and you’re good to go.
i like this
I love this idea.
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Some negative comments on this post, but I’m personally a fan of the idea. The user who related it to Black Mirror’s Hang the DJ is on the right track.
I really dig this! I would definitely add some filters because you know there are going to be 13 year olds trolling or old people creeping… A way to verify age. And it’d be cool to match people up with a common interest so the conversation can start somewhere.
An app developer would have to put a lot of time and thought into this but if executed properly, I think it would work out to something great!
I will echo what others have said regarding too much work. It sounds like regular online dating but with extra steps.
Yes, we talk to people online with dating apps as you said. However, the fundamental difference is that we know what the other party looks like with current dating apps before investing the time and energy to talk to them. What you are suggesting is doing things in reverse order. I don’t know about everyone else, but I ain’t investing that much time « building a connection » if I don’t know what the other girl looks like. Even if we skipped the second step of secretly rating each other’s photos and you just automatically reveal our photos, my demeanor towards the other girl would change the moment I see what she looks like.
I love the concept. I might simplify it a bit though. Maybe be put in an anonymous 10 minute chat. Both users give a thumbs up or thumbs down after the chat. If both users give it a thumbs up, you become connected and can see each other’s pics and continue to chat anytime afterwards. If one person gives it a thumbs down, no connection is made.
I think the biggest issue is the time limit. Someone could swipe on somebody who won’t be able to see it for another hour, then when they swipe back, the first person might not be available to talk. Maybe a maximum amount of messages you can send?
I like the idea but if you’re matching people based on both interactions and pictures, you need a lot of users. I can imagine a lot of people getting tired of having random conversations without matches.
lol – sounds like a huge waste of time. The very first thing I look for is *am I attracted to this person*? If I don’t like what I see, there won’t be a date. I have to be attracted to want to be with her.
And there is sort of an app like this – it’s called Whisper. Believe it or not, you can find some interesting people on this « anonymous » app. I’ve met several, and have a date this weekend with the *beautiful* BBW that likes video games and nerdy stuff (a bit nerdier than me, but hey). She’s super sweet, college educated, and treats me fantastic (it’s me having to catch up to her). I’ve also met quite a few freaks and cheaters, so it’s a roll of the die (just like the app you’re suggesting).
You have to ask for pictures (and wait a couple of chats before it’s even an option to send). The ones that send pics first are very brave. Like OLD sites, it’s largely a waste of time – *but* I’ve made some really good connections and talked to over 1,000 people since I jumped on. I don’t go for the sexual posts (usually) – I respond to people talking about other things or simply state my age and ask Chat?
Hot girls would never invest the amount of time needed for this to work.
If most just swipe and never respond or initiate the conversation what makes you think this would work?
Most are using the apps for the attention and IG followers. The hot ones never take this serious because they don’t need to, it’s the world we live in.
Lots of people put one picture and zero info in their bio.
No one will do this bub