Have you heard the news? Tinder is causing a 'Dating Apocalypse. Browse over to the R. Health Department and read their conclusion that Tinder is one cause of the nation-wide rise in STDs. That's one powerful app, right?
Could it be true? Has Tinder forever changed the way people date? Tinder is a free, location-based mobile dating app that simplifies the process most dating websites require. You simply download the app to your smart phone, link to your Facebook account, choose up to six photos of yourself, and write a brief bio.
That's it! Then the game begins. The app shows you photos of singles based on your preferences. You swipe left if you don't like them and swipe right if you do. If someone you like also swiped right on your photo, the app immediately informs you, "It's a Match! Beware: Tinder is addictive. But, is it just a hook-up app for the 'hit-it-and-quit-it' culture, or is it something more?
If you've familiar with online dating, you may wonder what the appeal is, and how you can find someone worth your time given what little information the app gives and requires. But that's what makes Tinder great. The app is simple, easy on the eye and feels like a game. The objective? To find matches and start conversations. And when you are matched, starting conversations is easier. After all, you know your match is also interested. Tinder is more efficient because it doesn't require answering a long series of questions to find the best matches for you.
It's a matter of choosing whether to swipe left or right. Sounds too simple, right? Well, not exactly. The decision-making process involved in using Tinder is both rational and emotional.
