The 'This is not ok, cupid' Tumblr brings to light the creepers out there that make online dating something to be weary of.
The posts vary from one another in that they either include crude, offensive, humorous and sometimes just down right weird things that people say on public dating websites
Whether it is a guy writing a long in-depth poem to a girl he has not even met and is speaking to for the first time, to some that are blatantly suggesting sexual favors, it really gives a bad name to the other guys out there that use online dating seriously.
To all those who have been saying chivalry is dead, they now have documented proof that it is in fact, on the brink of extinction.
What's Driving This Trend
- Anti-creep Movement
- There is an opportunity for a startup to create a dating app that is specifically designed to eliminate or at least reduce unwanted and creepy messages by using stricter filters and community moderation
- Humorous Dating Apps
- Another trend is developing more humorous dating apps that can help diffuse tension and bring some fun to the process of finding a partner
- Privacy Measures for Dating
- There is an opportunity for a dating site or app to create bonding around shared values and experiences to foster deeper and more meaningful connections that could lead to better engagement and retention, by providing users with more control over their privacy
Who This Affects Most
- Online Dating Industry
- The online dating industry could tap into the opportunities to engage users, create more meaningful connections, and retain users by leveraging the trends identified above.
- Humor Industry
- The humor industry can explore creating content collaborations with the 'This is not ok, cupid' Tumblr, and incorporating humorous match making and dating content into online dating sites or apps.
- Investigative Journalism
- Journalists can write more investigative pieces on the online dating sector and its various idiosyncrasies, the impact it's having on social norms and the impact technology is having on people's love lives.
