I’ve never used Tinder, but I got quite the creeps when I read they have rolled out a $500/mo subscription geared to the “top 1%” of users. Yeah, like I believe that nonsense about it being “exclusive.”
Apparently you get a badge (which only screams that either you are an idiot, or that you are a rich idiot.) Neither will likely do any man any good.
You can message people you haven’t matched with (like what happens on this site every day). We all know what good that will do.
Apparently a bunch of other nonsense perks - not anything I feel like listing (because they are all bs).
If this isn’t a clear signal to get the hell off the dating apps, I don’t know what is. These aren’t set up to help one find connection, they are all about keeping you swiping and constantly messaging, and hoping you would keep paying. And once they realize they are about to lose you, they dangle another new “tier” of membership which is supposed to give you the exclusive, holy grail access to people which will undoubtedly lead to the ultimate, perfect match for you - not!
I’d rather spend the $500 on pros from here or on improving myself. Maybe on hiring a personal trainer, going to real events, building social skills, and meeting people.
No thanks, Tinder.
Yeah, I am a bit triggered. Providing a legit service is one thing, but profiting and preying on loneliness is a level of creep I just don’t do well by.