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This magazine is dedicated to discussions on the federated social networking ecosystem, which includes decentralized and open-source social media platforms. Whether you are a user, developer, or simply interested in the concept of decentralized social media, this is the place for you. Here you can share your knowledge, ask questions, and engage in discussions on topics such as the benefits and challenges of decentralized social media, new and existing federated platforms, and more. From the latest developments and trends to ethical considerations and the future of federated social media, this category covers a wide range of topics related to the Fediverse.

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Fediverse dating app? (kbin.social)

submitted 1 year ago by audrbox@kbin.social to c/fediverse@kbin.social

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This is just a thought I had that I wanted to bounce off people who know more about ActivityPub/the fediverse— would it be feasible (and would it make sense) to build an open-source, ActivityPub-compatible dating app as an alternative to Tinder/Bumble/etc.? And if so, what could that look like? Obviously the small userbase would be an issue, but I feel like there's enough frustration with the mainstream apps that there'd be at least some migration if a good decentralized & non-commercial option existed. I know I'd use it. What do y'all think?

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[–] PropaGandalf@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Or for queer people or people with different philosophies in general like it already works with fediverse instances now. Some will allow nudes others may be more for romantic relationshipsor even just for buliding freindships. Everyone can decide which instance they want to join.

[–] Emperor 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Exactly - each instance can have its own niche and set it's own guidelines. As they aren't walled gardens of you are on a furry dating instance but want to throw your hook in with one catering to fans of anime, then that'd be OK too.

It has a lot of intriguing potential.

[–] PropaGandalf@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Exactly, also the DM could be handled through XMPP, SimpleX or Matrix. The rest (following, liking, bookmarking, etc.) is already there.

[–] Emperor 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Indeed - Lemmy integrates well with Matrix and there's no reason that can't be done here as the main issue would be the security of the messages exchanged.

The other bonus is open and clear matching algorithms. It's in the interest of commercial dating apps to keep the majority of their users always hopefully but never quite there (or they'd run out of business, so, ironically, they're business model relies on not being successful) and I suspect they use some shifty practices in the matching algorithms.

[–] PropaGandalf@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Exactly. Thats the whole thing behind the swiping algorithm. Its one of the most manipulative and superficial social algorithms. I'd love to have more open ones if any at all to actually find easier what you really want. Filtering, some different content displaying methods or software UI are just some exapmles. Why not using our psychological capabilities to our benefit instead of monetiting and exloiting them.