Oh.. The red flame thingy.. Heard about Tinder? The so called hottest dating app so far and Tinder has not only dominated the UK-Dating scene but also in other countries. At the earlier stage, tinder was commonly used as a hookup app, probably even now. However in Malaysia's context and since we are a conservative country, Tinder might just be a normal dating app, I assumed. LOL
I've downloaded this app about 2 months ago and I had no idea on how this app works, I was thinking that it might be another social media app similar to Facebook or Twitter.
How does Tinder works?
You will need to create an account or the simplest way is use your existing Facebook account to create one. No worries as the information shows on Tinder are very minimal. It allows you to post only 6 pictures and a very short description about yourself. Once your account has been created then it will start using the GPS to search for your matches based on the age range and distance range that you have selected. Eg: 25-30 years old, distance within 20 mi. Tinder will narrow down the selection and you can now swipe through your nearby singles, LEFT means NO, RIGHT means YES. Here's a tip, make sure your profile picture is eye-catching enough because users have only split second to look at your picture and that plays a very crucial part.
If they swiped RIGHT as well, congratulation because you can now start a conversation with your matches.
What I like about Tinder.
I would want to clarify that I downloaded this app without knowing the function of it. Thanks to Marcus I blindly downloaded it and notice that it was a dating app. Oh well, I don't need a date but there's no harm making new friends so why not? The things that I like about Tinder is because it's very easy to use, very straight forward, not as complicated as Facebook. Unlike Whatsapp chat, Tinder doesn't show your 'last seen', it doesn't show you're 'typing..' , you can't share pictures or send voice note. Basically just text! Somehow I feel safe using Tinder to chat, as all the personal details won't pop up, cause anyhow they are still strangers. You might not know who they really are. Right? Also, if you want to Un-match, yes you can do so, it is something like the Block function in Facebook, so is a forever bye bye. HAHAHA.
What I don't like about Tinder.
The notifications somehow doesn't really work, so I wouldn't know whether there's messages or not. Second, although it doesn't show your last seen but it shows when you're last logged in. If you last logged in to the app was 2 hours ago, it will shows at the main profile itself. Third, you wouldn't know his religion/race/nationality as I mentioned earlier, very minimal information provided we can only assume by his/her name. Lastly, once you swiped left there's no turning back for that, but fret not because Tinder has an UNDO button now if not mistaken and require you to pay for that, which I don't really care and won't spend a penny for that app. LOL
Conclusion.
After my two months experimenting that app, I have total of 13 matches and only 2 of them I have met them in person before. There could have been more matches but I un-match those who started off the conversation in a very cheezy way and those who ask for hookup. Ok let's back to topic, I find it weird because we might have a lot to say or text in phone but when we meet up there's awkward silence in between the conversation. So after the meet up, we rarely chat anymore maybe because there's no spark and what's the point of wasting each others time right? Conclusion, is a
waste of time. I haven't uninstall the app yet, probably I will just leave it as it is, it might be useful for me maybe 10 years later. As for now, I still want to remain single and enjoy the freedom that I have.
Advice.
If you are still thinking Tinder would be your kind of Cinderella story , where you can meet your prince charming, fall in love and and live happily ever after? Well you might need to think twice because men who on Tinder just want to have casual sex, mostly. Lol. Probably there are exceptional cases out there, I would really want to know. Share with me if you found your true love through Tinder.
Cheers,
Mona