‘Intentions’ badges also launched, as dating app sector sees drops in share prices and moves to diversify
“In the end it was the data that killed me,” says Penny* about her decision to leave the dating app Bumble. If she opened the app she might receive 100 likes, 25% of which she might be interested in. She would look at their profiles and write individualised messages; a few would respond, perhaps one would result in a date.
“That’s a lot of effort to get one date,” she says. “It’s exhausting.”
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