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I never really got the point of complaining about Hinge, or of these apps in general. There are probably improvements that could be made, and there's definitely a gamification aspect of it, but in the end all any app can really do is put you in a position to meet people you wouldn't otherwise meet, in a situation where it's clear that you're both single and looking. People compare it unfavorably to the old dating sites from 15 years ago where you'd get to build a profile with a lot of information and a ton of pictures and get to really dig deep to see if you wanted to talk to someone, but that had its downsides, too. I never used one of those sites, but a friend of mine who did said that the profile effectively became the person, and that it took several dates just to get to the point where you felt like you weren't dating the profile (and vice versa). Hinge profiles seem to provide the right amount of information to make a decision about whether you want to start talking to someone, but leave plenty of unexplored territory for conversation. If you're getting dates but aren't finding them enjoyable, my only thought is that you're not being selective enough.
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