• hexaflexagonbear [he/him]
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    2 years ago

    That seems like a return to the norm. 21% is a lot of people to use what pre-Tinder was an old person activity. When I was young (chomsky-yes-honey) using a dating app when you’re like under 30 was considered weird. Imo when you’re young and actively socializing constantly it doesn’t make much sense to use an app for dating.

    • Vampire [any]OP
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      142 years ago

      Well, yeah, that’s what I thought (I’m 378 years old) but I’m surprised Gen Z agree with you and me

    • YearOfTheCommieDesktop [they/them]
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      172 years ago

      I’m talking out my ass here but it doesn’t feel to me like young people have returned to socializing and finding dates mostly in-person. Or at least, it doesn’t feel like the amount of IRL fraternizing going on has correspondingly increased to match the headline stat. Though the group of uni students is relatively small and self-selecting so maybe

    • edge [he/him]
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      352 years ago

      Imo when you’re young and actively socializing constantly it doesn’t make much sense to use an app for dating.

      haha yeah, I’m definitely actively socializing…

    • Mardoniush [she/her]
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      122 years ago

      I have thus far managed to avoid the hell of the dating app and I hope to never, ever, have to resort to it. it does help that as a communist I am so very very attractive.