Dating

Class-Action Lawsuit Argues Dating Apps Like Tinder and Hinge Are Deliberately Addictive, Contradicting Their Intended Purpose

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Dating apps like Tinder and Hinge are facing a class-action federal lawsuit filed in California on Valentine’s Day, alleging that they are intentionally designed to be addictive. The lawsuit claims that hidden algorithms encourage users to stay on the apps and “gamify dating,” contrary to their stated purpose of facilitating genuine connections and relationships. Six plaintiffs argue that these apps, owned by Match Group which also includes Match.com, OkCupid, Hinge, and Plenty of Fish, have created a business model that thrives on cultivating a sense of addiction and driving costly subscriptions. … Read more

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

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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

Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Match Group’s Dating Apps of Exploitative Design, Prioritizing Profits over Relationships

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San Francisco, California – Match Group, the parent company of popular dating apps Tinder, Hinge, and The League, is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that the company intentionally designed its platforms to addict users rather than facilitate genuine relationships. The plaintiffs argue that Match’s “predatory” business model deceives individuals who are seeking love by exploiting their fear of missing out and encouraging compulsive use of the apps. Moreover, they claim that Match entices users to pay hefty subscription fees, amounting to hundreds of dollars a year. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in … Read more