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    23 hours ago

    Yeah at first it is. The algorithm learns about you over time and it gets a little better with regular use. It still has a bit of a blind spot around nerd/geek culture.

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        20 hours ago

        Yes, they literally are fuck algorithms. 🤣

        Not a fan of how corporations make them work myself but understanding a little about them can make things like this a little less frustrating.

        I would argue that the existence of an algorithm isn’t inherently evil, they just ruin things when they’re designed to maximize profit.

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          18 hours ago

          Is it really in the apps interest to find your perfect partner or just ones that bring you back to the app again and again?

          I’m not convinced they’re looking out for your best interests.

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            17 hours ago

            It may be more profitable to have regular success stories getting churned. The algo looks out for the best interests of the company’s profit. Sometimes things line up.

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      18 hours ago

      I wondered about that too. I certainly didn’t see any profiles to match my interests. I wondered if “my type” just didn’t use the apps at all.

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        17 hours ago

        It’s all conjecture. I suspect the algorithm puts it towards the bottom of the stack because there’s more money in casting a conventional net.