Kink and LGBT dating apps exposed 1.5M private user images online
(bbc.com)
Researchers have discovered nearly 1.5 million pictures from specialist dating apps – many of which are explicit – being stored online without password protection, leaving them vulnerable to hackers and extortionists.
Researchers have discovered nearly 1.5 million pictures from specialist dating apps – many of which are explicit – being stored online without password protection, leaving them vulnerable to hackers and extortionists.
Physical attractiveness far outweighs other traits in online dating success
(psypost.org)
A new study published in Computers in Human Behavior Reports has found that when it comes to online dating, physical appearance overwhelmingly determines who gets matched.
A new study published in Computers in Human Behavior Reports has found that when it comes to online dating, physical appearance overwhelmingly determines who gets matched.
Not OK Cupid – A story of poor email address validation
(fastmail.com)
I don’t usually like to call out the bad behaviour of specific companies, but the egregious mis-design and lack of acknowledging it justify this case.
I don’t usually like to call out the bad behaviour of specific companies, but the egregious mis-design and lack of acknowledging it justify this case.
Research shows dating apps, sites are leading to more diverse couples
(phys.org)
The so-called "traditional" way of dating has changed drastically over time, especially in the last decade. While most couples used to meet through families and friends or local organizations like church, according to University of New Mexico Sociology Professor Reuben Thomas, many American couples now meet online.
The so-called "traditional" way of dating has changed drastically over time, especially in the last decade. While most couples used to meet through families and friends or local organizations like church, according to University of New Mexico Sociology Professor Reuben Thomas, many American couples now meet online.
Online dating code will require Tinder, Hinge to act on dangerous users
(abc.net.au)
Tinder, Hinge and other online dating platforms will have six months to become compliant with a dating code of conduct designed to make the matchmaker apps safer, after years of reported failures to act on incidences of sexual assaults enabled by their platforms.
Tinder, Hinge and other online dating platforms will have six months to become compliant with a dating code of conduct designed to make the matchmaker apps safer, after years of reported failures to act on incidences of sexual assaults enabled by their platforms.
Confessions of a Hinge Power User
(wired.com)
“It’s gonna sound wild, but I’ve probably been on close to 200 dates in the last year and a half.”
“It’s gonna sound wild, but I’ve probably been on close to 200 dates in the last year and a half.”
Some men tend to jump straight to innuendoes: dating app users on why they quit
(theguardian.com)
As research shows many have a poor online dating experience, those who have deleted the apps discuss pitfalls
As research shows many have a poor online dating experience, those who have deleted the apps discuss pitfalls
Online Dating Caused a Rise in US Income Inequality, Research Paper Shows
(bloomberg.com)
Online dating may be partially to blame for an increase in income inequality in the US in recent decades, according to a research paper.
Online dating may be partially to blame for an increase in income inequality in the US in recent decades, according to a research paper.