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‘Bumble fumble’: online dating apps struggle as people swear off swiping

www.theguardian.com

‘Bumble fumble’: online dating apps struggle as people swear off swiping

Online dating industry in crisis as shares fall and nearly half of all users report negative experiences on the apps

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Bumble is stupid. The core design of the app forces you to check it every 24 hours or less or you'll lost people you matched with.
- Seems like a feature
  
  Yes, it's designed to make it more addictive.
  
  And also to help with engagement. It pushes people to communicate with people they're interested in

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