Tinder has transformed from a basic matchmaking tool to what users call a "romantic slot machine," fostering a compulsive experience rather than genuine dating. Users report frequent app checks without meaningful interactions, as features like limited swipes and hidden matches contribute to addiction. The article highlights how unethical product design manipulates user psychology, suggesting that true motivation should stem from genuine interest, while predatory practices exploit weaknesses. It cautions against opaque pricing models in digital products and the manipulation of user emotions through discomfort and loss aversion.
A male friend of mine recently deleted Tinder after a late-night come-to-Jesus moment. "I realized I was opening it a hundred times a day but rarely messaging anyone," he told me.
Healthy gamification enhances intrinsic motivation - it makes people want to do something they already found valuable. Predatory systems manufacture artificial wants and create psychological dependencies.
Loss aversion is approximately twice as powerful as the pleasure of gaining something. Predatory systems weaponiz...
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