[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Withano

I don't even really understand how a date without an app would work really. Like how would you know that you liked each other pre-date? Or would you go to the date to find out if you like each other? That doesn't seem too time-efficient.

You don't understand how a date without an app would work? How did people ever get together before computers then? body language, speaking to each other, flirting. . .

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

I think Josy was introduced to suitors by her papa at the village dance.

So rude

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

So rude

As was Josy but never mind.

[Jake.]

Originally Posted by Josy

Well the main difference would be you never joined this forum to date and/or meet up with people? That only happened by chance through time.

But I joined to chat with people, no?

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Jake.

But I joined to chat with people, no?

Completely agree.

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Jake.

But I joined to chat with people, no?

Yeah to chat about bb but whats that got to do with a dating app

[Jake.]

Originally Posted by Josy

Yeah to chat about bb but whats that got to do with a dating app

Because it’s socialising through the internet?

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Josy

Yeah to chat about bb but whats that got to do with a dating app

Well, it all encompasses socialising. Whether there's an intent to begin with to finding a partner/a friend or not, it's about connecting with others and seeing what happens.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Jake.

Because it’s socialising through the internet?

I agree.
And dating by its nature is a socialising activity.

[Jake.]

Like if I’m happy meeting people on a Big Brother forum/posting photos on instagram/tweeting and what not on twitter and so on, I don’t feel like I’m in a place to rule out a dating app

[Niamh.]

I'm so confused I thought the thread starter meant dating sites as in to find a romantic partner, is that not it?

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I'm so confused I thought the thread starter meant dating sites as in to go d a romantic partner, is that not it?

Yes. Jake's drawing a parallel between that and other online socialising, it all relates tbh and isn't much different.

People make friends/partners on twitter and that's not designed for dating either.

[Jake.]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I'm so confused I thought the thread starter meant dating sites as in to go d a romantic partner, is that not it?

Dating apps can just be talking tbf, sometimes nothing even comes of it date-wise

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Jake.

Because it’s socialising through the internet?

Right but its not used to replace socialising face to face is it, a dating app is replacing the social aspect of dating, face to face first meetings, first impressions etc

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Jake.

Dating apps can just be talking, sometimes nothing comes of talking to people date-wise

Yeah, it would be no different to meeting someone in a bar and arranging to go for a meal with them but then nothing coming of that one date.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Josy

Right but its not used to replace socialising face to face is it, a dating app is replacing the social aspect of dating, face to face first meetings, first impressions etc

But you still get that?

These people aren't having completely online relationships. They're networking online and arranging to meet people. The app is there to arrange it, not to replace a real relationship.

You'll still get first impressions and a first face to face meeting. Meeting someone face to face will still be fresh and new no matter if you already know you share an interest in Fifa.

[Jake.]

Originally Posted by Josy

Right but its not used to replace socialising face to face is it, a dating app is replacing the social aspect of dating, face to face first meetings, first impressions etc

How is it not? I’m sure plenty of people on here (along other forums) use it as their was of socialising?

[Jake.]

Like I don’t even get how you’d meet someone face to face and arrange a date unless you was confident in doing so, I know I’m not. Dating apps can eliminate that awkward first step for some people.

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I'm so confused I thought the thread starter meant dating sites as in to find a romantic partner, is that not it?

Yeah thats where the confusion started earlier in the thread i was talking about the dating point of the thread then someone brought up social meet ups (which isnt dating imo) then rob compared a dating app to tibb which i just dont get since im pretty sure none of us joined tibb to find a date

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Josy

then someone brought up social meet ups (which isnt dating imo)

No meeting someone socially to go for a drink (as opposed to meeting for casual sex) or whatever isn't dating.

Ok Josy.

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Jake.

Dating apps can just be talking tbf, sometimes nothing even comes of it date-wise

Yeah maybe but thats not the point of them really is it

[Jake.]

Originally Posted by Josy

Yeah maybe but thats not the point of them really is it

Depends what the person is using it for I guess

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Josy

Yeah thats where the confusion started earlier in the thread i was talking about the dating point of the thread then someone brought up social meet ups (which isnt dating imo) then rob compared a dating app to tibb which i just dont get since im pretty sure none of us joined tibb to find a date

That's like saying "You went on that night out for your best friend's birthday, you didn't go out specifically looking for a date so happening to meet someone there doesn't really count".

[Jamie89]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I know what you mean Josy, it's a bit sad in general how apps and social media have taken over real life socialising I think. I see it with my kids as well, they go out with their friends a lot less then we would have at their age, they face time or snap chat or interact on the PS4 a lot more often.

People join dating sites with the intent to go out and socialise though tbf, like that's the end goal with it, going out on dates.

For a lot of people as well they go out to meet people as well as use dating sites. Truth is not everyone's going to be lucky enough to bump into someone that they want to spend the rest of their lives with, it just doesn't happen for everyone, so why not widen the net lol? I think a much sadder thought is that option not being available and those people resigning themselves to loneliness tbh.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

I think Josy was introduced to suitors by her papa at the village dance.

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