Tinder

Nitefly · 9 Nov 2013 at 10:13

Quite a lot of fuss going on at the moment about this 'Tinder' mobile app. The idea is that it's like speed dating - you simply have a photo of yourself and people message you based on that and that alone. Unlike other dating websites, it's not anonymous as it links up with facebook. You would think the whole thing would be a giant pot of embarrassment and left well alone for the good of humanity, but no, many people I know are currently engaged in flirting of the highest degree and I keep hearing about it everywhere :eek:

So, if you have absolutely no shame, it appears to be quite a lot of fun. Has the OCUK massive entered into the dark and mysterious world of Tinder? Are there pictures of genitalia between two slices of hovis being sent out as 'bait'? We need some volunteers to experiment.

Nitefly · 9 Nov 2013 at 10:21

[FnG]magnolia;25274253 said:
I would take you out for a fantastic meal and then we become lovers but you never call me again.

~ FIN ~

It's like you were made for me \o/

Nitefly · 9 Nov 2013 at 10:26

Russinating said:
I've heard of a couple people using it and it just seems a bit rapey - I think it's this one that also shows you other Tinder users who are nearby (ie in the same bar etc) which is a bit weird.

Sounds like it should be endorsed at the OCUK Christmas meet hohoho.

Nitefly · 9 Nov 2013 at 13:05

Nick1881 said:
Wait... so this isn't a dating website?

It's an 'app' for mobile devices, sort of a 'hot or not'. If you both pick hot, it notifies you and you start chatting. Purportedly.

Nitefly · 9 Nov 2013 at 13:18

dowie said:
its blatantly intended for hookups rather than 'dating'

You know within 5 minutes if you find someone attractive or not. Making a meal of it (hardy har) is often pointless.

Nitefly · 4 Jul 2014 at 23:12

Surely just approve everyone?? You don't have to reply to buglies

Creative - you only need a ~£90 phone?

Nitefly · 7 Jul 2014 at 22:14

DJMK4 said:
Not getting this at all, you like pictures and then wait for one you like to like you back before you can message them?

You're notified when someone who you 'liked' has 'liked' you back. Therefore you cut the faff and know you're attracted to each other.

In theory.

*slams screen to the right whilst not looking - yet still disappointed with results*

Nitefly · 7 Jul 2014 at 23:15

I ****ing hate Jonathan.