[Locke.]

Just Tinder.

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

There was no such thing as an app the last time I was single so none

This.

We had to go out and actually socialise, I find all the dating apps and stuff these days quite sad if I'm honest.

[Ashley.]

Originally Posted by Josy

This.

We had to go out and actually socialise, I find all the dating apps and stuff these days quite sad if I'm honest.

It's definitely sad that it's become so popular. Surely they ruin the magic of meeting someone from just being in the right place at the right time, rather than scrolling through the profiles of complete strangers to find someone you may have a chance of being compatible with based solely on how they've chosen to present themselves. It just doesn't sound fun, or magical or romantic.

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Ashley.

It's definitely sad that it's become so popular. Surely they ruin the magic of meeting someone from just being in the right place at the right time, rather than scrolling through the profiles of complete strangers to find someone you may have a chance of being compatible with based solely on how they've chosen to present themselves. It just doesn't sound fun, or magical or romantic.

Couldn't agree more

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Josy

This.

We had to go out and actually socialise, I find all the dating apps and stuff these days quite sad if I'm honest.

I agree with this for younger people, I think it must get harder to meet people though when you get older

[Denver]

Im not sad

[Jeol]

Met my boyfriend on tinder, didn't realise how addicted I was to swiping until I deleted my account!

[Nicky91]

none, i don't even know what a dating site is

[caprimint]

Signed up to Badoo and Lovoo some years ago, met someone off Lovoo and he was really nice. Signed up to POF before I moved to London to meet some people in the area (not really intended for relationship purposes), and I met a few people off there who were also awesome people. I'd say POF is easily the best from my experience.

[Locke.]

Originally Posted by Ashley.

It's definitely sad that it's become so popular. Surely they ruin the magic of meeting someone from just being in the right place at the right time, rather than scrolling through the profiles of complete strangers to find someone you may have a chance of being compatible with based solely on how they've chosen to present themselves. It just doesn't sound fun, or magical or romantic.

Not sure what you're talking about, there is nothing more romantic than getting a notification from Tinder about a new match, unlocking your phone at world record speed, loading up your matches, and discovering that it's just some grenade you accidentally swiped right on when you were pissed a few nights ago. An exhilarating experience you can't get at the local coffee shop

[Gusto Brunt]

I've used OKCupid, Oasis, Badoo, Freedating, Plenty of Fish and another one - the name escapes me.

I've dated a few women on there. When I say dated, I mean just one date per woman. They're okay chatting online but when it comes to the meet - or date - they're different people.

I was chatting to a woman at the weekend. She was sending really long messages on char, and then I said I had to answer the door, and when I came back, she had blocked me.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Josy

This.

We had to go out and actually socialise, I find all the dating apps and stuff these days quite sad if I'm honest.

Not judgemental at all.

It isn't like the sad pervs in the chat rooms back in the 90s.

People use the apps to organise social meet ups.

And not always sexual meet ups.

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Not judgemental at all.

It isn't like the sad pervs in the chat rooms back in the 90s.

People use the apps to organise social meet ups.

And not always sexual meet ups.

Not judgemental just my opinion on dating apps and sites, and thats specifically what my opinion was on using the apps for sex and or dating, the title of the thread outlines dating not social meetups

[Jamie89]

Originally Posted by Josy

Not judgemental just my opinion on dating apps and sites, and thats specifically what my opinion was on using the apps for sex and or dating, the title of the thread outlines dating not social meetups

Dating is a social meet up though. I used them a fair bit when I first moved to London and I didn't know many people to go out with but I still wanted to go out on dates, I dont see how that's sad
Lots of people just use the apps for titillation and get off on chatting and swapping pics etc and that's where it can be really anti-social and even unhealthy though, but other that it can aid a social life rather than be detrimental to it.

[Jamie89]

They're also really helpful for people who don't get out very much, like a friend of mine is disabled and doesn't leave the house very often (and hates bars and clubs etc because of access) but he occasionally meets people after chatting and getting to know them online, so they have a huge benefit to people like him.

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Jamie89

Dating is a social meet up though. I used them a fair bit when I first moved to London and I didn't know many people to go out with but I still wanted to go out on dates, I dont see how that's sad
Lots of people just use the apps for titillation and get off on chatting and swapping pics etc and that's where it can be really anti-social and even unhealthy though, but other that it can aid a social life rather than be detrimental to it.

Im not saying the people using them are sad the whole aspect of it i find sad...

[Rob!]

Originally Posted by Josy

Im not saying the people using them are sad the whole aspect of it i find sad...

Is that like the guns are dangerous, just the people holding them are argument?

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Rob!

Is that like the guns are dangerous, just the people holding them are argument?

No its me saying I find the whole dating site thing to be sad, hopefully thats clear enough for you Rob

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Josy

Not judgemental just my opinion on dating apps and sites, and thats specifically what my opinion was on using the apps for sex and or dating, the title of the thread outlines dating not social meetups

I meant dating. Meeting up with someone looking for a potential partner is dating.

Grindr and it's ilk have the seedy reputation but the mainstream ones are largely used by ordinary people looking for ordinary dates.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Josy

No its me saying I find the whole dating site thing to be sad, hopefully thats clear enough for you Rob

Yes that fits into the metaphor he used.

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

I meant dating. Meeting up with someone looking for a potential partner is dating.

Grindr and it's ilk have the seedy reputation but the mainstream ones are largely used by ordinary people looking for ordinary dates.

Yeah i know all that marsh, doesnt change my opinion

[Rob!]

Originally Posted by Josy

No its me saying I find the whole dating site thing to be sad, hopefully thats clear enough for you Rob

Yes, well it's not exactly an open minded opinion. In the digital age, the statistics of people who meet and stay together through these sort of apps are huge. It helps people who are less confident get to know people, or allowing folk to get in contact with people who are suitable for them who live a longer distance away. There's nothing sad about it.

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Rob!

Yes, well it's not exactly an open minded opinion. In the digital age, the statistics of people who meet and stay together through these sort of apps are huge. It helps people who are less confident get to know people, or allowing folk to get in contact with people who are suitable for them who live a longer distance away. There's nothing sad about it.

Theres nothing sad about it in your opinion, I disagree.

[Rob!]

Originally Posted by Josy

Theres nothing sad about it in your opinion, I disagree.

So why do you feel that way? What is sad about it?