Lawsuit Accuses Dating Apps of Deliberately Fueling Addiction, Dominating Traditional Courtship

SAN FRANCISCO – A group of six users of popular dating apps Tinder, Hinge, and others have filed a lawsuit against Match Group Inc, the Dallas-based company that owns these platforms. The lawsuit, filed on Valentine’s Day, claims that these dating apps are deliberately designed to make their users addicted. In a 58-page complaint, the individuals argue that the apps have transformed social norms and replaced traditional courtship with technology. According to the users, while online dating has made it more convenient for people to connect and form relationships, it has come at a heavy … Read more